Relief Society Poetry, Local Sisters ~~~ 1962

1962 Relief Society Poetry Contest

Female Relief Society ~ June 1878

Meeting held 8th, 1878

Opened with singing "Oh My Father, Thou Do Dwellest".



Prayer by Sister Peel



Sister Morrison addressed the Sisters feeling so much pleased to see so many of the Sisters coming to meeting and hoped and prayed that they have come here to be benefited and having their good desire in their heart to come again and unite with the Sisters and celebrate the spirit of God.



The minutes from the former meeting were read and accepted; also the minutes of the 22nd of June.  Then Sister Morrison thought it best to put business up to the next meeting and have this meeting for a Testimony meeting; hoped  that the Sisters will be free and bear their testimony; urged the Sisters to be grateful and thankful to the Lord that He has brought us out of (?).....and home to Zion.  She only wished that we could live (?) before the Lord day after day; exhorted Sisters  to be Prayerful and try to overcome that spirit and influence  that advise try to overcome us and try to lead us astray. (???)



She talked about the great responsibility that rests upon us as mothers in Israel to raise up our children in truth and righteousness and make them useful for this reat work roll on.  She also felt much pleased to hear of the young Sisters, that she had a good meeting where everyone felt the Spirit of God richly manifested.

Sister Peel also bore her Testimony; felt so much benifited in the good meetings she attended when our visiting Sisters were here; especially spoke a good deal about the gospel instruction was given in Fairview; and said that she only wished the spirit would move upon her with that much power as he did when she heard the speaker, but  many things slipped from her mind but was sure that it had done much good.



Sister Simpson felt very glad to see so many Sisters together for a good purpose and prayed to God that all may feel to continue and bore her Testimony.



Sister Seely bore her Testimony; felt glad to meet and spoke upon our children.  If we do our duty and teach them good principles, we let the .......consequence(?) follow; if we do that in combination with prayer, their actions will not be for us to answer, it will fall to their own condemnation.



Mother Watkins bore her Testimony; felt so glad to be here, thought it was the best meeting she had attended since she came from the old country and said she would come again and wished that her name would be enrolled as a member of the Society.



Many of the Sisters spoke in their own language and a good spirit prevailed.


Meeting closed with singing and benediction.



Louise Hasler, Secretary

MFC Morrison, President



The following names were given in as member of the Society:

Maren Christensen

Christina Watkin

Maria Eglund

Ema Pay

Rozil Andersen

Chesta Olsen

The acceptance of these Sisters as members of our Society was moved and seconded  and unanimously carried.



Hanah Petersen

Retina Day

Sophia Miller

were set apart to the Visiting Committee.

Past Mt. Pleasant Fourth Ward Relief Society Presidents ~ photo taken in the 1960s

Female Relief Society February 1877

Dance held 2th February 1877 for the benefit of the book called the "Women of Mormon .... Reserved from the store for tickets                                        $1.50. Donation from Sister Seely                                                        .25 Sister Strom                                                                              .25 Sister Peel                                                                                 .25 Sister Simpson                                                                           .25 Sister Peterson                                                                           .25 Sister Fechser                                                                             .25 Sister Josephsen                                                                         .25 Sister Lofgreen                                                                           . 25                                                                                                  3.50

Female Relief Society ~ January 1877

Meeting held 8 Jan 1877 Opened with singing Come the Glorious Day of Promise Prayer by Sister Madsen Sister Morrison addressed the Sisters and felt gratified to have an opportunity to meet again with the Sisters in the New Year and was more glad to see so many of the Sisters together and hoped that with the Spirit of the Lord we could have a good meeting She said there was things she would like to talk about, but she would like to hear the Sister's Testimonies.  One thing presses upon her mind as we have began a new year we will try to .......... to every call and duty, there is a short ........where we can be at work, and we are placed on the earth for the purpose to do good.  Therefore, let us be faithful, that we not be as the foolish virgins that had no oil in their lamps........ Behold the Bridegroom comes. She made valuable remarks about being united and ......not to talk against one another's feelings; also to learn our children to do the same by prayerful and show a good example in all things.  Then she gave place for the Sisters to talk. Sister Madsen said that she felt so pleased to see so many of the Sisters here and hoped that this good attendance will continue in the new year so that we will have meetings that the Sisters can be benefitted by. Most all of the Sisters present bore their testimony, not one rose to speak that had not a good desire to do better in the New Year. Sister Seely and Sister Row from Dusschvally (probably Indianola) were present both felt well and pleased to meet with their Sisters and ..... opportunity they long missed. Sister Rowe brought some very good report from the Lamanites there, that were anxious to hear from the Gospel of  Jesus Christ and showed themselves willing to every good thing that were taught to them. All the Sisters went home with cheerful countenance, showing that a good spirit prevailed in our meeting. Meeting was closed after singing and prayer. M. Morrison President Louise Hasler, Secretary

Female Relief Society October 1876 ~ Donations

Female Relief Society - July 1874

Meeting held in Social Hall July 6th, 1874.  Opened by singing and prayer by Sister Madsen.

Minutes of a former meeting were read and accepted.  Sister Madsen exhorted the sisters to speak their feelings freely as our Presidentess is not able to attend owing to Business.  Sister Jensen made some remarks in Danish touching on the disobedience of the people.  Said it will be like the persecution in Nauvoo the way they indulge in tea and coffee and God will scourge us if we don't repent and do better.  Sister Peterson felt glad she is one with the rest; hope to continue faithful .  God will help them that will do right.  When we have a little trouble it will draw us nearer to God.  Sister Borg and Tidwell visited the folks in the 1st ward, nearly all felt well.  Most all of the Danish sisters spoke in their own language.  Sister E. Seely bore her testimony to the truth of the work.  She was engaged in hope to go on to the end, always feels glad to visit the saints.  Said she believes this U. O. (United Order) is just as right as baptism for the remission of sins.  Sister Peel said if this Order is the thing that will seperate the bark from the wood, its alright. Lets be kind to one another, keep good company, do right as far as in power.  Sister Simpson made some scattering and edifying remarks and hop to be faithful to the end. 

Closed by singing, and prayer by Sister Peel.

L. Madsen, Presided

E. Wallis, Secretary