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Bennett 316 Wallace Foster Bennett — Albert Hamer Reiser 318 Wendell J. Ashton — Albert Hamer Reiser . 321 Richard E. Folland — Milton Bennion 324 Centennial Homecoming — Wendell J. Ashton 326 "Ye Have Need That One Teach You"—/. N. Washburn 328 My Journal — George A. Smith 331 Centennial Gleanings — Edited by Ckribel W. Aldous and Margaret Ipson 333 The Doctrine and Covenants and the Church — T. Edgar Lyon 334 This Is the Place (poem) — C. LeRoy Clayton 338 Food, Nutrition, Health, and Efficiency — Dr. Elfriede Frederick Brown 339 References for September Lessons . 356 Superintendents 346 Ward Faculty Secretaries .347 — Teacher Improvement 353 Librarians 349 Teacher Training 354 Music 351 Junior Sunday School 361 Sacramental Music and Gem 352 Humor, Wit and Wisdom 364 THE CHILDREN'S FRIEND FEATURES OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS Boy of the Wagon Trails — Marie Larsen. Freedom for A Seagull — Russell Gordon Carter. The Story of Our Missions — 274. My Country — Jose- phine E. Toal. Our Fourth of July President — Norman C. Schlichter. The Outside Stairway — Mable H. Hinckley. Our Young Writers and Artists. How My Family Joined the Church. Address by President J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Lessons for Mission Primaries. THE Official Organ of the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Devoted to the Study of What to Teach and How to Teach according to the Restored Gospel Editors: President George Albert Smith, Milton Bennion; Manager: Richard E. Folland Contributing Editor: Wendell J. Ashton; Editorial Secretary: Clara Peterson Tanner O/he L^reat Kybjecttve J d ^^\^^^/j ELbER JOHN A. WJDTSOE Qagebrush grew in some Salt Lake City streets when/ Richard Ballantyne organized a Sunday School in the Western Zion. The pioneers were battling grimly with the stubborn desert for food. But, through the dust of the plowed and harrowed land, or the steamy clouds from kitchen kettles, they thrilled to see the rising latter-day kingdom of God. Their real work was to build this promised king- dom; all else was incidental. They and their children and their children's children would be the builders and citizens of the kingdom. Therefore, the children must be taught God's law, and trained to obey it, and thus become fitted for the great task, with its exceeding joy, to which the Lord had called them. This was, is, and will continue to be the real pur- pose of the Sunday School. Love of parent for child, the desire to help the child keep the Sabbath day holy, must be merged into the great objective, to make sturdy Latter-day Saints of the children. Indeed, the 305 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 true measure of Sunday School service is: How well is this objective realized? The Sunday Schools have increased their responsi- bility by providing classes for members of all ages. There is no end to the power of learning, nor to the need of constant study. That has made them the theological schools or col- leges of the Church. How- ever, the critical faculty which comes with maturi- ty is met in these upper classes. There the teachings of childhood are dissected and tested. Often, useless discussion follows. In such classes, the teach- er must remember that it is as necessary to hold a person to the faith as to convert him to it. But he must also keep in mind that as the Sunday Schools think, so in time the Church may be led to think. Therefore, the teacher, called to train Latter-day Saints, must turn to revealed truth and away from the unfounded opinions of men; in answering the questions raised. Leave the torrents oi human opinions to other organizations! The vicious confusion of truth and human infer- ences from truth — facts and theories — has wrought much disaster in the world. It is a favorite tool of the evil one. In our Sunday Schools there must be strict conformity, of subject, text, and teaching, with the established and accepted principles of the gospel. This is imperative now; it may be more so in the coming day. ELDER JOHN A. WIDTSOE 306 EDITORIAL This first and most important responsibility of Sunday School officers and teachers has been met most successfully. Four hundred thousand boys and girls, men and women, carry the Sunday School banner. Every person grown up in the Church, including my- self, looks back with gratitude upon his Sunday School days. Far flung over the Church, in stakes, in wards and branches, the work begins with the Sunday Schools. Bishoprics, high councils, stake presidencies, and general authorities admit freely their debt to the Sunday School. It has been a faith builder. May the great objective of our Sunday Schools — to make Latter-day Saints — never be forgotten! "If ye love me, keep my commandments. "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Com- forter, that he may abide with you forever; "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knowieth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. "Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. "At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. "He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. "Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? "Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. "These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." (John 14:15-26.) 307 Trillion (B ennton WENDELL J. ASHTON ^ An hour with that man is like 'A an hour in church." Such was the comment of an eminent educator 1 after a visit with Milton Bennion. No better lines could describe the man who serves as general su- perintendent of the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For nearly four score years Mil- ton Bennion has been associated with the Sun- day Schools of the Church. For six years he has guided them, during a time when the organiza- tion has added more members than a t a n y similar time in its history 150,000 — from about 3 3 5,000 to almost half a million). It has been a period that lias seen more printed helps issued by the general board for the bene- fit of the individual teacher in the classroom than at any other time of equal length since Latter-day Saint Sunday Schools began. ^enry Newman, Ph.D., leader of Brook- lyn Ethical Culture Society. 508 MILTON BENNION (approximately Milton Bennion's first Sunday School experiences came at Taylors- ville, a little farming community in Salt Lake Valley where he was born on June 7, 1870. 2 There were no graded classes in that Sabbath School, then, and at least one Sun- day School in the vicinity was known to have sheep in its treasury about that time. Milton, the boy, sat with the grownups; and the Bible was passed around the circle. "Tickets," containing scriptural verses, were distributed each Sun- day, and with them pupils were drilled in memory exercises. About the time Milton was get- ting his first taste of Sunday School, his father, John Bennion, a livestock man, died. Six sons and a daugh- ter were left with his widow, Mary Turpin Bennion, a semi-invalid. It was as a youth of 18, while he was looking after the farm, that something happened to Milton Ben- nion that changed the whole course of his life. His hopes had been high. He wanted to be a lawyer or a phy- sician. But then it was that he was asked to teach the four beginners' grades in Taylors ville's rock school - house. He had had no training in 2 Sinee The Instructor carried a brief bi- ography on Superintendent Bennion in April, 1943, this article attempts to portray some facets of his life and character not included therein. MILTON BENNION teaching, although he had been a student at the University of Des- eret. He took the job, and has been associated with teaching ever since. At 19, Milton enrolled at L.D.S. College. And while he sat in a class in the old adobe Social Hall (said to be the first playhouse west of the Missouri) he was handed an en- velope. Looking at the return ad- dress, "Box B" (the First Presi- dency's), his brother Heber, sitting nearby, commented, "There's a mission for you." It was. For more than three years, Mil- ton Bennion was a missionary in New Zealand. He worked with the Sunday Schools there, and presided over Whangarei District. Though Milton was but twenty at the time, one day a Maori man, about fifty years old, with his wife, came to him for counsel. They had nine children, but their marriage was in peril. Sitting on a whalebone in a dirt- floored hut, the young man reasoned with them. Their marriage was saved. Thousands of people — stu- dents, teachers, Sunday School leaders, rich and poor, and dark- and light-skinned people — have learned the worth of this modest man's deep wisdom, his crisp sense of humor. Returning from New Zealand, the missionary went back to school. Four years later he emerged from University of Utah with a B.S. de- gree and teacher's diplomas for both high school and elementary echool. The next year (1897) found him- principal of the Southern Branch of Utah State Normal School, at Cedar City, Utah. Fifty years later, he could recall the number of pupils enrolled during each of the three years he directed the school: 119, 160 and 200. During his second year there, he and a teaching asso- ciate, Howard R. Driggs, organized a teacher training class in connec- tion with the faculty of Cedar City Sunday School. They met after Sunday School in the two-story schoolhouse of "native" yellowish pink brick. Elders Bennion and Driggs, who were later to serve to- gether on the General Board for 39 years, used the regular class period time for observation. In the fall of 1900, Milton Bennion left Utah to study for his master's degree at Columbia Uni- versity in New York City. But be- fore he departed, he received a pa- triarchal blessing from one of the greatest educators and Sunday School leaders the Church has pro- duced, Karl G. Maeser, then first assistant general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union. It was the first such blessing Elder Maeser gave. He died a few months afterward. The influence of his words, however, never left Milton Bennion. Returning from Columbia, Mil- ton Bennion was named to the fac- ulty of the University of Utah, where he remained for forty years. There he later served as dean of the School of Education for 28 years and vice-president of the Universi- ty in 1940-41. On his return from the East, he was also chosen for the Granite Stake Sunday School board, Shortly thereafter, he was. called to 309. THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 serve as superintendent of the Uni- versity Sunday School, meeting in Barratt Hall, for out-of-town stu- dents of the L.D.S. University and the University of Utah. His first assistant was J. Reuben Clark, Jr., who had succeeded him as principal of the Southern Branch at Cedar City. Elder Clark at that time was teaching at the L.D.S. Business Col- lege. The University Sunday School faculty also included two well- known scholars, Dr. James E. Tal- mage and Nephi L. Morris. After three years as superintend- ent, Milton Bennion returned to Granite Stake Sunday School Board. Granite Stake Union Meetings were noted in those days for their quality and high attendance. In 1909, at 39, Milton Bennion was elevated to the general board. He was assigned to supervise teach- ing of youth in the adolescent years. After eight years as first assistant to the late General Superintendent George D. Pyper, Dr. Bennion, on March 2, 1943, became general su- perintendent of all Sunday Schools of the Church. It was a difficult time to take over the helm of this vast organi- zation. The world was at war, the worst in history. In Europe, Sunday Schools had been disrupted amid bursts of bombs. In America, there was travel and paper rationing, along with the other wartime re- strictions. Union meetings and stake Sunday School conventions had been suspended. With some men and women joining the armed forces and others moving to war industry 310 centers, there was a great turnover in Sunday School personnel (esti- mated at 75 per cent in 1944, com- pared with the normal 20 per cent) . Not long after he had become general superintendent, with George R. Hill, Jr. as first assistant and A. Hamer Reiser as second assistant, the superintendency issued this message to the General Board: "Manuals and teachers' supple- ments should be usable and helpful to all grades of L. D. S. Sunday Schools — the fortunately situated and also the less privileged — those well equipped with rooms, books, illustrative materials, and qualified teachers, and also those that lack these requirements . . . We must be realistic, recognize the facts, and make provision to meet the needs of every situation." That thought has since been the keynote of the general board's ef- forts. One of the first changes wrought was the creation of teach- ers' supplements — providing much more help for the teacher in the classroom at no additional expense. Theretofore, supplementary helps for lessons for all departments had been carried in The Instructor. This meant, for example, that the first intermediate teacher was obliged to purchase a magazine containing about thirty pages of material (for other departments) for which she had no use. All these lesson helps were transferred from the maga- zine to teachers' supplements, one for each department. This transfer allowed much more space in The Instructor for additional lesson en- richment material besides other MILTON BENNION Sunday School features. The total yearly price of The Instructor and a teachers' supplement, under this plan, was $1.20 — the same price as The Instructor had been. - Superintendent Bennion, in charge of the contents of the Sun- day School magazine, also intro- duced other innovations: reducing the magazine size to its present purse or pocket size; publishing of original source material, such as the serial biographies of George Q. Cannon, Anthony W. Ivins, George A. Smith, Orson Pratt, and Ezra T. Benson; and series such as "The Dramatic Approach to Teaching," and "Healthful Living — A Part of Religious Education." More re- cently he has introduced lesson references to articles appearing in Church periodicals. The circulation of The Instructor during the first year after the change, jumped near- ly 3,000 — to 16,500, believed to be an all-time high up to that time. But The Instructor and supple- ment innovations were only the be- ginning of a wave of new printed helps for the Sunday School teach- er. A new teacher-training text, The Master's Art, by Howard R. Driggs, was issued. Pictures, in- cluding four-color ones for the first time, were used more generously in pupil manuals. They were also made more appealing with covers carry- ing more color and artistry than ever before. With the Primary As- sociation, the Sunday School Gener- al Board prepared a 506-page chil- dren's story book, A Story To Tell. A new teacher training supplement was introduced, and, for the first time, Sunday Schools of the Church were given a librarian's handbook. During Milton Bennion's super- intendency, the General Board brought out an imposing parade of new picture sets to further assist gospel teaching. There was a set of 96 colored pictures on Church His- tory and a set of colored pictures on the Old Testament and another on the New Testament. These pic- tures were produced in cooperation with the Deseret Book Company. There were also new picture sets with character-building subjects for the Junior Sunday Schools. All pic- tures were large — about eight by ten inches in size. More general board helps were ex- tended to mission Sunday Schools. Circular materials, beginning in 1944, went to branch superintend- ents, as well as to those in the wards. Home Sunday Schools were pushed, new courses being offered to them each year. Changes came in Sunday School music. Song practice became song service, and reverential movement t o classes replaced militaristic marching. A book of songs, pre- pared by Alexander Schreiner and Anna Johnson, was issued for tiny tots. During Milton Bennion's super- intendency, the General Board's at- titude toward Junior Sunday Schools was changed. No longer were they organized because of housing limitations. They were cre-r a ted because they provided more development for young Latter-day Saints. Hundreds of them have 311 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 burst into being since 1943. Sug- gestions regarding housing of Junior Sunday Schools were transmitted by the General Board to the Presid- ing Bishopric. Now meetinghouse blueprints provide facilities special- ly designed for little folk. In 1943, "100% Sunday," an annual enlistment rally day, was announced by the General Board. It did much to stimulate greater attendance. For example, on this day one ward (Arlington, in Los Angeles) drew an attendance of 633, with a ward population of only 690; and an Idaho Falls Sunday School increased its attendance 45 per cent. In all these and other innovations, Superintendent Bennion has been as- sisted by a large, able general board, numbering 48 in 1949 — and by a quiet, intelligent little woman, his wife, Cora Lindsay Bennion, a mother of ten. In 1944, the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters present- ed Milton Bennion its annual award for "outstanding achievement in arts and letters." In the field of let- ters, his Sunday School administra- tion had produced sheaves of new help for the humble brown-skinned teacher in Syria as well as for the Ph.D. leading a gospel doctrine class in New York. His own spoken and written words had been few, but they had been golden — like scrip- ture. In the arts, he had excelled in the sovereign of them all — the art of living. "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. "The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the com- mandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. "The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. "Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. "Who can understand his errors ? cleanse thou me from secret faults. "Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer." (Psalms 19:7-14.) 312 (^eorge [Richard uitll ALBERT HAMER REISER '*1VT AN can ^° an y tnm g he can imagine." When I heard George R. Hill, First Assistant General Superintendent of the Des- eret Sunday School Union Board, say that many years ago, I began to ponder the saying critically. In many ways and many people I have since found the idea sustained. George Richard Hill, himself, is an excellent example of the idea. To understand why, it will be help- ful to know his background, his experience, and his career. He was born in Ogden, Utah, April 10, 1884; son of George Rich- ard Hill and Elizabeth Nancy Burch. His fa- ther's parents were pioneers of 1847 and his mother's of 1848. When he was 5 years old, the family moved to Spring- ville where George thrived on the life of a farm boy. In 1904, he graduated from the B.Y.U. High School, and in 1907, from the college with the degree of bachelor of science. One year later, the Utah State Agricul- tural College awarded him the GEORGE RICHARD HILL bachelor's degree in agriculture. Cornell University, in 1912, con- ferred upon him the degree of doc- tor of philosophy. His career since has centered in agriculture. In 1907 and 1908 he taught in the L.D.S. High School in Salt Lake City. At Cornell, he was instructor in plant physiology. At the great Missouri Botanical gardens in 1912 and 1913, he was research assistant. At Utah State Agricultural Col- lege, from 1913 to 1925, he was professor of botany and plant pa- thology; and director of the School of Agriculture frm 1915 to 1925. In 1925, the American Smelting and Refining Company made a momentous decision — to take af- firmative action to end the claims for damages by farmers and stock- men arising from alleged smelter smoke emitted from its smelters in Salt Lake County. George R. Hill was persuaded to become director of agricultural re- search. He accepted and set to work building a research laboratory and recruiting a staff of specialists. For nearly a quarter of a century, the American Smelting and Refining Company has been successful in controlling its vast operations to the degree that litigation over smelter smoke damage has ended 313 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 and the agricultural research de- partment has made numerous sig- nificant contributions of great value. The story of this far-reaching achievement is worthy of a book in itself. Dr. Hill is a member of the American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science, of the Bo- tanical Society of America, of the American Society of Plant Physi- ologists, of the Utah Academy of Science, and of Sigma Xi. On April 10, 1914, he married Elizabeth Odette McKay, daughter of David McKay and Jeannette Evans, of Huntsville, Utah. Eliza- beth Hill, on leave from the facul- ty of the Brigham Young Univer- sity; Dr. George R. Hill III, of the faculty of the Chemistry Depart- ment of the University of Utah; and David McKay Hill, graduate student at Stanford University, are the three Hill children keeping alive fhe family tradition. Just as remarkable as his scien- tific career is Superintendent Hill's church career. He served faithfully through all the offices of the Aaron- ic Priesthood and as a member of the 220th Quorum of Seventy. He is now a high priest in Bonneville Stake. He served as a teacher and an officer of the Y.M.M.I.A. and from 1926 to 1935, was a member of the general board of the Y.M.M.I.A. He was a chorister and a teacher in the Springville Third Ward Sun- day School and, for ten years, chor- ister of the Fifth Ward in Logan. 314 He served as superintendent of the Fifth Ward Sunday School and on the stake Sunday School boards in Cache and Salt Lake Stakes. In 1925 he was sustained as a member of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board and was set apart as a mem- ber of the General Superintendency in October, 1934. He served as second assistant to Superintendent George D. Pyper and as first assist- ant to Superintendent Milton Ben- nion. Equally brilliant is his career in a special field of his enthusiasm — the Boy Scouts of America. His career in scouting goes back almost to the beginning of the movement in Utah. For ten years, he was a beloved scout master of troop 5 in Logan, a member of the Cache Val- ley Council, chairman of the Oquirrh District, a member of the Salt Lake Executive Council, its vice-president, and, for 6 years, its faithful and successful president. Through this long service, he has won the admiration of scouts and scouters by the hundreds. George R. Hill has served as a member of the board of directors, as vice-president, and now as presi- dent of the Deseret Book Company. He was vice-president of the Bon- neville Knife and Fork Club in 1948 and president in 1949. In every capacity in which he has ever employed his energies and tal- ents, he has won the respect of his associates as a man of ideas and of action. I know no better way to characterize him than by quoting a paragraph from an account I was GEORGE RICHARD HILL honored to write about him for The Instructor in 1937: "Here is a personality saturated with youthful exuberance and vital power. To be in his presence and to feel the influence of his spirit is to experience something remarkably akin to the growth-stirring power of nature which is so aptly expressed in Lowell's introductory lines to the "Vision of Sir Launfal." His joyous zest for living and his eagerness for action affect those around him in a way which resembles the effect upon nature of the life-stirring warmth of the sun in springtime. "In his presence and under the influence of his dynamic spirit 'Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how; Everything is happy now. Everything is upward striving; 'Tis as easy now for the heart to be true As for grass to be green or skies to be blue.' " "Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, "Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; "Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; "Love never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall tail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowl- edge, it shall vanish away. "For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. "But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child : but when I became a man, I put away childish things. "For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. "And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (I Cor. 13:4-13.) "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." (Phil. 4:8.) 315 o/t. utamer Lfi etser WALLACE F. BENNETT Hpo understand his interest in chil- dren is easy, because service to young people has been the keynote of the life of A. Hamer Reiser, sec- ond assistant general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board. Even as a boy, his chief concern was children — his own brothers and sisters. He was the oldest son of the 8 children of Albert Reiser and Nancy El- len (Nellie) Hamer Reiser; and after his father's death, in 1911, when young Hamer was thirteen years of age, he became the man of the family. I am sure his patient love for children and his profound un- derstanding of their problems grew out of this experience when he had to mix his own childhood with re- sponsibilities that usually come later in life. To be a widow's son is often an advantage — if one can grow under responsibility — and Hamer could. I met him first at high school, where he found time, with all his burdens, to get his first taste of 316 A. HAMER REISER business management, on the old L.D.S. High School monthly maga- zine, "The Gold and Blue." There he demonstrated those qualities of dependable leadership that attracted the support of the youngsters of his own age. There our own friendship began, with a strength that has carried through the years. There Hamer mastered the shorthand which did much to direct the course of his whole life, and which is still the envy of his contemporaries. At the University of Utah, from which he graduated in 1919 with a bachelor's degree in English, he paid his expenses with his pencil — as a' secretary and assistant in the regis- trar's office, again giving service to young people. During his years there, he met and helped hundreds. After graduation, he went on in- to the study of law, expecting to practice that profession as his life's work. But he had married Elizabeth Baxter in 1920, and children were again to become extremely impor- tant in his life. Through the years, there have been eight of them (Al- bert Hamer, Jr.; Elizabeth, Mrs. Mitchell W. Hunt, Jr.; David; Marilyn; Barbara; Richard; Elaine; and Carolyn), and in no family have children been more welcome or more loved. And, as one could ex- pect, never have I met children A. HAMER, REISER who have honored their parents more, in their love and by the credit they reflect in their lives. In 1921, the office of secretary of the general board of the Deseret Sunday School Union became va- cant, and, remembering Hamex's proficiency as a secretary and ac- countant, I had the privilege of suggesting him for the position to my father, John F. Bennett, who was then general treasurer. Hamer accepted and moved into the Sun- day School office on what he thought was a temporary basis. He contin- ued with his study of law and was admitted to the bar in Utah in 1926; but, again, he was right where he belonged, in the service of chil- dren. This time his field of service included the hundreds of thousands in all the church, and he is still serving them. During the twenty- one years he was our general secre- tary, he wrote many lesson texts, helped to develop many important Sunday School features, and trav- elled to most of the stakes and many of the missions. One of the high lights of his travel experiences was a trip to the Hawaiian Islands in 1937. In 1942, he gave up his position as general secretary of the Sunday School to become manager of the Deseret Book Co., but he continued his service as a board member. In 1943, when Brother Milton Ben- nion became general superintendent, he chose Brother Reiser as his sec- ond assistant, thus bringing into an even larger sphere of opportunity his great experience gained in his nearly thirty years of service to the children of the Church. Brother and Sister Reiser can look forward to many more years of child-centered activity, with two grandchildren as a beginning. In a way, these are a reward for all the years of service to children, because now the Reisers can hope for some of the joys without all the responsi- bilities. Their interest in youth has kept them young, and we who love them know that interest will never diminish, "For of such is the king- dom of heaven." "Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. "For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. "Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. "Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. "The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. "Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel." (Psalms 128.) 317 vi/altace cfoster {Bennett ALBERT HAMER REISER T* e General Treasurer of the Des- eret Sunday School Union Board has a rare kind of intellectual endowment. He was in school be- fore I.Q's were discovered, but he nevertheless has one and it is high enough to have earned him several honors and much widespread re- spect. His intellectuality is thoroughly honest. From this attribute flows naturally his instinctive moral cour- age and forth- rightness. These combine t o make his foremost mor- al quality, in- tegrity — a strong, inher- ent sense of justice and honor. The natural com- panions of such virtues are fairness, liberality and unselfishness and these are strongly manifested in his charac- ter. All these are vividly expressed in his respect for human personality and his regard for the sanctity of the human spirit. People are ends and not means in his scheme of life. I have never known him to attempt to use anyone to gain an advantage for himself. 318 WALLACE F. BENNETT The people in his employ are the best witnesses of the sincerity of his principles of human welfare. Wallace is intellectually restless, alert, open-minded, ever ready to test and explore whatever promises to be better. He is always one of the first to explore new ways of doing old things in the hope of finding a better way. His office is usually one of the first to try mod- ern developments and labor-saving devices, such as voice writing, elec- tric typewriters and mechanical systems of record keeping. The Bennett Motor Company shops are the latest word in modern mechanical convenience, equip- ment, arrangement and design. They are heated with radiant heat, lighted with flourescent lights, and rest rooms have bacterial, death-ray sterilizing equipment. In the paint business, Bennetts have pioneered and developed new frontiers in varieties and degrees of color combinations. Ever the courageous pioneer, Wallace is applying his originality to the preaching of a bold doctrine of human relations to the employ- ers of labor, large and small, whom he will meet all over the United States as he tours the country per- forming his duties as the president of the National Association of Manufacturers. WALLACE FOSTER BENNETT This may be a new and revolu- tionary doctrine to many, but it is not new to the Bennetts. Wallace learned it at his father's knee and from his earliest lispings of his mother's noble precepts. It is a doc- trine with a strong flavor of reli- gion. As one hears him expound it, it is as if one hears as background music: "What is man that Thou art mind- ful of him, And the son of man, that Thou visitest him? For Thou has made him a little lower than the angels, And hast crowned him with glory . and honor." 1 I heard him address, on his favo- rite "employer-employee" theme, a large gathering of business men who were honoring him in Salt Lake City on the occasion of his elevation to the presidency of the National As- sociation of Manufacturers. It was the first time I had ever been in a meeting of business men when I felt as if I had been in church. A Latter-day Saint at Stanford University, hearing him address the students and faculty of the Graduate School of Business, said "Hearing him makes me homesick for the church at home." Wallace's principles of business and of religion are eternally wedded. Wealth and human skill to him are man and wife, designed harmonious- ly to perpetuate human happiness, well-being and fulfillment. Psalms 8:4-5. This is the man who is general treasurer of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board, who delights , to gather and apply the revenues contributed by the people in the furtherance of the Lord's work through the Sunday Schools. A man of these attributes is no accident. He is the product of an ideal Latter-day Saint home, estab- lished by faithful, God-fearing par- ents, whose children are respected as gifts from God, for whose lives and training parents are account- able to the Lord. Wallace Foster Bennett was born in Salt Lake City, November 13, 1898, the first child of John Foster Bennett and Rosetta Wallace. He attended the L.D.S. High School, received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from the University of Utah and pursued post-graduate study at Harvard University Graduate School of Business. He was princi- pal of the San Luis Stake Academy at Manassa, Colorado, and, during World War I, was an officer in the United States Army, stationed at Colorado College. He married Frances Grant, youngest daughter of President Heber J. Grant, on September 6, 1922. Their children are Wallace Grant, who recently returned from missionary service as secretary of the European Mission; Rosemary (Mrs. Robert Fletcher), David, a missionary in the French Mission, Frances, and Robert Foster. He is president of the Bennett Glass and Paint Company and Ben- nett Motor Company and an officer 319 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 or director of Cardon Jewelry Com- pany, Clayton Investment Com- pany, Jordan Valley Investment Company, Zion's Savings Bank and Trust Company, Utah Oil Refining Company, and Utah Home Fire In- surance Company. He has been president of the Salt Lake City Rotary Club; and a mem- ber of the executive council of the Community Chest; of the Salt Lake Council, Boy Scouts of America; and of the Salt Lake City Library » Board. Men of such generous talents, attributes, service, and attainments, who humbly devote themselves to the good and gentle arts of Sunday School work, honor themselves and everyone with whom they labor. SABBATH SCHOOL CENTENNIAL One century of service, Lord, One hundred years of love. The tiny spark of one man's dream Flames to thy throne above. One century of teaching truth, One hundred years of song, The tiny seed of one man's hope Has made a million strong. The century of fruitful growth, One hundred harvest years, The tiny seed of one man's faith Life's richest blossom bears. For our first hundred years, oh Lord, A grateful hymn we raise, And for the future's promises We pray, with joy and praise. — Wallace F. Bennett GOD OF POWER, GOD OF RIGHT God of power, God of right, Guide us with thy priesthood's might; Forge our souls in living fire; Shape them to thy great desire. God of wisdom, God of truth, Take us in our eager youth; Lift us step by step to thee Through an endless ministry. God of mercy, God of love, Let thy spirit, like the dove, Touch and humble, teach and bless, As we serve in kindliness. —Wallace F. Bennett 320 vl/ ended H* J/ishton ALBERT HAMER REISER 'TVenty years ago, Wendell J. Ashton, until .January 1947 general secretary of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board, was a boy in high school and I was a teach- er. We met in a commercial law class which I taught. The class was large and I was anxious lest I would not be able to give everyone enough individual at- tention to assure his learning some- thing. It did not take long for me to discover that certain of the students were going to help me more than I might help them. Wendell was one of them — the relf - starting kind of stu- dent, conscien- tious, earnest, attentive, alert, one who takes his teach- er at his word, does the as- signed work faithfully and minds his own business. First impressions have a way of fixing our focus upon people. This first association with Wendell fixed what I have since expected of him and have always found. From youth in high school through young man- hood into maturity, Wendell has WENDELL J. ASHTON taken his opportunities with the same zeal. In college, his academic work and student activities were of the same high quality, performed with the same thoroughness. After college, a period as a pro- fessional newspaper reporter and then missionary service in Great Britain received the same conscien- tious attention to duty. Somewhere along the way, Wen- dell sharpened and polished a talent for language and developed a forth- right graphic prose style which, is always good to read because it is clear, vivid, impressive and sincere. His newspaper work, reporting on police activities, gave him abundant practical experience which must have helped to perfect this style. Read anything he writes and you will enjoy it for the graphic, pic- turesque way he has of pointing up the human interest and significance of the subjects he treats. His is a substantial journalistic style, taste and temperament which is concrete and vivid as well as dignified and faithful to fact. His writing can be read with confidence — a confi- dence deeply appreciated by serious, critical readers. In high school and college and into the mission field, Wendell's journalistic talents were recognized and used. He had experience in 321 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 school newspaper work, and in the mission field on the "Millennial Star." Upon his return from the mission field, he went into his father's lum- ber business in Sugar House. The same attributes which, by second nature, he had always theretofore applied to every opportunity, he employed here with the result that he was given new and greater re- sponsibilities. While he was steadily advancing in the esteem of his as- sociates in the lumber business, he carried a full share of responsibility in civic affairs as a member and later as president of the Sugar House Chamber of Commerce and as a member and later as president of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. At about this time, he became a mem- ber of the general board of the Deseret Sunday School Union. This call was the result of the reputation he had earned as a missionary in Great Britain. He was youthful then as he is now, only twenty-five years of age when he became a member of the general board. At twenty-seven, he was president of the Sugar House Chamber of Commerce and a mem- ber of the Salt Lake City Board of Adjustment. At twenty-nine, he was general secretary of the Sun- day School Union Board and busi- ness manager of The Instructor. At thirty-four, he was president of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. At thirty-five, he was managing editor of the Deseret News. Responsibility flows to Wendell as naturally as steel is drawn to a 322 magnet. People early learn to give him their confidence and entrust him with responsibility, because he is always conscientious, faithful, diligent, and honest. He possesses a rare quality of imagination and special alertness for the purpose and place of detail. He is a careful planner and a persistent follow- upper. His career as general secretary of the Sunday School Union Board was brief but brilliant. The vast detail of that office, he mastered rapidly and thoroughly. He seemed to be in his glory in the midst of the end- less demands upon his time, energy, and talent. The demands of the of- fice seemed never to be great enough to exhaust his resourcefulness or his eagerness to handle them. Gen- eral Superintendent Pyper found him more than adequate as a right- hand man in handling the numerous administrative responsibilities of the general secretary to the Church's largest auxiliary and business man- ager of the affairs of the Union and The Instructor, Wendell's journal- istic experience and ability proved to be a boon to the general super- intendency and the associate editor of The Instructor. Upon the death of Superintendent Pyper, his first assistant, Milton Bennion, became general superintendent. He knew well the nature and scope of Wen- dell's talents and gave him full and free opportunity to employ them. Wendell won the complete con- fidence and admiration of these ex- ecutives as he wins the respect of everyone with whom he works inti- mately. Trustworthy, competent, WENDELL J. ASHTON resourceful, conscientious, helpful, kind, self-effacing, and always thoughtful of the welfare of others, are descriptive adjectives which apply with special force and signifi- cance to Wendell's character. To those who know him well, these and many others have rich conno- tations when applied to him. His most noteworthy attribute is his willingness to share with others the credit for everything he does. He is so liberal in this sharing that if he had his way, there would be no credit left for himself — he would willingly give it all to others. As I watch his expanding career of larg- er and larger responsibilities, the scripture which best describes his dominant attitude is continually recurring to me: "Whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gos- pel's, the same shall save it." 1 Wendell is still a young man. At thirty-six, he has carried well many important responsibilities. As long as he lives, other great responsibili- ties will be placed before him. As he accepts them, he will discharge them with the same thoughtf ulness, thoroughness, and unselfishness. With all this, you do not know Wendell Ashton until you know 1 Mark 8:35. him as a friend and in his family life. His father, Marvin O. Ashton, dearly beloved in the memories of thousands who knew him as a friend, bishop, stake president and member of the Presiding Bishopric, and his mother, Rae Jeremy, ex- plain the source of Wendell's self- lessness and his faithfulness to every trust and confidence. They explain also his intense human interest, his generosity and his diligence and conscientious care. Then if you could see him as a father and a husband, what you would expect, you would find. His devoted wife, Marian Reynolds, daughter of Harold G. Reynolds and Millie Howarth, and grand- daughter of George Reynolds, comes from a family in which the Sunday School tradition is long and strong. The delightful children, Wendy, age 8; Susan, age 5; and Ellen, age 4 round out a home and family life which is ideal, well-ordered and beautiful to see, where the develop- ment of the character of the chil- dren unfolds as the easy and natural expression of the character and standards of the parents. In such people, one sees person- ality flowering in beauty under the sunlight of the inspiration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. "Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? "He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speak- eth the truth in his heart. "He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neigh- bour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour." (Psalms 15:1-3.) 323 [fitchard (b. C/ollaad MILTON BENNION T^he office of executive secretary calls for a great variety of training and experience in the fields of both business and religious serv- ice. The publication and distribu- tion each year of lesson texts for all departments of the Sunday Schools, nursery to gospel doctrine, inclu- sive; teachers supplements for each class above the primary, sev- enteen in num- ber; lessons for the missions; and miscel- laneous bulle- tins, together with the busi- ness manage- ment of The Instructor and the supervision of the staff of office employees looks like job enough for one man. This, however, is only one phase of Brother Folland's job. There re- mains the still more responsible business of administering the more spiritual phases of the work — the annual conventions; visits to union meetings and individual schools; and consultations with individuals who call at the office or call on the telephone, day or night, all seasons of the year. There is no vacation season for the Sunday Schools, nor for their executive secretary. 324 RICHARD E. FOLLAND Richard E. Folland has filled this position since 1946. His powers of endurance may be better understood by a glance at his training and ex- perience in preparation for his pres- ent responsibilities. He served as cashier-bookkeeper of the old Salt Lake Electric Supply Co., from 1913 to 1915, before he was called on a mission to South Africa in 1915. This was when submarine warfare made crossing the Atlantic most dangerous. He was therefore sent by way of Aus- tralia. Delays in securing passage to Africa gave him six months' experi- ence in missionary work on the great island continent. He was re- tained in missionary work in South Africa until 1919, when he was honorably released. He journeyed from there to Great Britain, where he spent some time in genealogical research in behalf of his family. On his return to America, he gave six months to technical business train- ing before resuming his busi- ness career. He served successively with the Sullivan Machinery Co., with the Howells Cine Equipment Co. (New York City), with the Utah Power and Light Co., and, as executive secretary, with the Elec- trical League of Utah. In 1938, his business career was again interrupted by a call to pre- side over the South African Mission. RICHARD E. FOLLAND This position he held for about sev- en years. Since then, he has served as statistician for the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, and, more recently, as director of personnel for the L. D. S. Hospital. He was honorably released from this Church position on request of the Sunday School superintendency to accept appointment as executive secretary of the Deseret Sunday School Union, succeeding Wendell J. Ash- ton, who had been called to service with the Deseret News. Brother Folland became a member of the general board while in service as personnel director of the L.D.S. Hospital. Richard E. Folland has a strong body, an active mind, sound nerves, and a keen sense of humor — this combination of characteristics, to- gether with his long and successful experience in the Church and in business affairs, has made possible his survival to date. May he endure many years to come to continue his great service to the Church. "The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. "For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. "Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? "He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. "He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. "This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. "Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. "Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah." (Psalm 24.) "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men." (Proverbs 22:29.) 325 Centennial uiomecoming Dast and present members of the Sunday School General Board are still talking about an evening in Garden Park Ward meeting house, the centennial homecoming of the general board on Tuesday, May 24. Approximately two hundred per- sons were in attendance. All mem- bers of the First Presidency were there, as well as a number of other General Authorities, with their partners. Nearly fifty former board members and aids were there, in addition to present board members. Eighty-five-year-old John M. Whit- aker, who served as general secre- tary more than fifty years ago, sat at the banquet table recording in shorthand the toasts. President David O. McKay recalled how Presi- dent George Albert Smith once taught him in the Seventeenth "Ward Sunday School, and President J. Reuben Clark told of the gospel truths he learned in a crude little Sunday School out on the desert at Grantsville, Utah. President Smith added his blessing, and Elder John A. Widtsoe of the Council of the Twelve spoke on the mission of the Sabbath schools. Adam S. Bennion, oldest member of the general board (except Super- intendent Milton Bennion) still in service, was toastmaster. There were humorous skits on board con- 326 vention trips, vocal and instru- mental selections, and community songs. Pictures of Sunday School stalwarts through the decades adorned the walls. Through the corridors, guests could hear the symphony of a splashing fountain in the garden outside the meeting- house. All received souvenir programs, with imitation moleskin covers in purple with gold lettering, contain- ing pictures of all former general superintendents, with articles; pic- tures of former general boards; and a list of names of all persons who have served on the board since its organization in 1867. The affair was planned by a committee headed by Marie Fox Felt of the general board, serving under the direction of the board's centennial committee. Messages were received from former board members unable to attend. They came from Europe and from coast to coast in the United States. An excerpt from one of them, from Senator Elbert D. Thomas in Washington D. C. reads: "One day at one of our mission- ary conferences held in Northern Japan, one of the missionaries hap- pened to remark in making a report that, if there were only more Sun- days in the week, we could do lots better work, because our Sunday CENTENNIAL HOMECOMING " : lliK:iilfc. : ,; : -'. : :^ Left to right, back row: J. Percy Goddard, Tracy Y. Cannon, Sylvester D. Bradford. Front row: Henry Peterson, Mark Austin, John M. Whitaker, Nathan T. Porter. Left to right: Florence Home Smith, Edwin G. Woolley, Beulah Woolley Johnson. Left to right, back row : P. Melvin Peterson, DeLore Nichols, Junius R. Tribe, Lynn S. Richards. Front row: Tessie Giaque Post, Ina Johnson, Donnette Smith Kesler, Blanche Love Gee. Schools are so successful. I asked not need to mention that fact in the missionary what Sundays had Japan because their first day of the to do with Sunday Schools. You do — more on page 332 327 L/e Brave lleed ofhat Kyne oJeach LJou" J. N. WASHBURN Jo. (History of the Sunday Schools of the (church of (fesus Christ of JLatter-dau Saints CHAPTER SEVEN. AS THE TENDER GRASS SPRINGING "Dighteousness is thrilling, quite as thrilling as wickedness. It glows like a fire; it blossoms like flowers. No desert is too dry for it; no atmosphere, too damp. The two accounts which follow illustrate the driving force of the desire for goodness, the sustaining power of love, the regenerating strength of service in the work of God. The first is from a letter from Warren H. Lyon, pioneer merchant and churchman of Overton, Neva- da, a man whose influence for good has been beyond calculation. Brother Lyon has a distinction that few others can claim in that he contributed an article for the Jubilee Celebration of fifty years ago and now writes something for the Centennial year. These facts tell something about his length of service in the Sunday School and the quality of his work. "To understand our task as Sun- day School officers," he writes, "it seems necessary to describe the ter- ritory covered. The stake is located in five valleys with long stretches of desert between." 328 This has reference to the old Moapa Stake. Moapa Valley was nearest the center. Here were Over- ton, St. Thomas (now under the waters of Lake Mead) , and Logan- dale wards, and Kaolin Branch. To the west were Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City. A visit there was about a hundred miles each way. Twenty miles southwest of Las Ve- gas was Goodsprings Sunday School. A trip northwest of Overton to Alamo Ward and Hiko Branch in- volved a drive of about seventy miles each way. Farther to the north and east were Caliente, Pana- ca, and Pioche. Bunkerville, and Littlefield, Arizona were between Overton and the northern wards. A round trip to the north during Brother Lyon's term as stake super- intendent was over three hundred miles. Yet, from 1921 to 1939 Superintendent Lyon and his work- ers kept in close touch with this territory. "We held a board meeting every month, some members coming from points sixty miles distant. We visit- ed every Sunday School in the stake "YE HAVE NEED THAT ONE TEACH YOU" once a year and held one union meeting in each valley once in three months. At these meetings, we had department meetings, general in- structions, special interest topics, and excellent training in music. We had able assistants, secretaries, and board members." Brother Lyon ac- knowledges his great debt of appre- ciation to the public-school teachers who gave their willing support through the years. And, indeed, the outlying stakes and wards were and still are fortunate to have the serv- ice of men and women from out- side their own localities. This bro- therhood of different groups is one of the outstanding features of the Church. "The social side, including long rides in groups and parties," the let- ter continues, "was a source of par- ticular joy in our lives. It really seemed to us throughout the many years that the finest talent in the stake and wards was utilized for Sunday School work. We became acquainted with the leading men and women throughout southern Nevada, including Clark and Lin- coln Counties. "We recall many incidents. One young sister gave her last dollar to subscribe for The Instructor though The old and the new. Missionaries of North Carbon Stake put the finishing touch on a fine project. This picture shows them taking down the old sign on their building and putting up another. They are, left to right: Holding the new sign in place, Edmund Wycherly, president of the new Carbonville Branch, and LaVell C. Miller, president of North Carbon Stake Mission. Front, Leonard Thayn ; Calvin Campbell ; Frank Richard- son ; Gerald Anderson ; Robert Booth ; Irvin L. Mills, holding Country Club sign ; Clifton V. Memmott; Mark Tanner; Arthur Banner; Ilo Brady ; Oscar Foote; and David Colton. 329 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 she had urgent need for it. We visit- ed Goodsprings. One of the sisters told us after Sunday School she had dreamed the night before of our coming, of where we would sit, and what we would do. No announce- ment of our visit had been made. A good, capable brother who used to- bacco was badly needed and was in- vited to serve. He served faithfully for a year and then resigned, telling us that tobacco had been mentioned at each meeting he had attended. Later, President George Albert Smith attended our stake confer- ence. A bishop's counselor was to be selected. In looking over the priesthood records he noticed this brother's name. When told the brother used tobacco, he suggested an interview with him; and that brother was chosen for the position. Later he became bishop of a lead- ing ward. At one time he expressed his appreciation of the board's con- fidence in him. "When we were appointed, Sun- day Schools were dismissed during the summer in order that all might assist in harvesting vegetable and melon crops. We immediately ar- ranged that schools should be held every Sunday unless conference or sickness in a ward prevented. We held to the prescribed course of study. The two-and-a-half-minute talks were memorized and given. We have seen these boys and girls grow to become excellent speakers and missionaries. "Our eighteen years of service as part of the great drama of the Church have been a delightful part 330 of our lives. The privilege of know- ing Superintendents George D. Py- per and Milton Bennion, President David O. McKay, Brother A. Hamer Reiser, and different board members has been inspiring and a source of joy to us." Our second example of how the Sunday School influences the lives of people comes also from a letter, this one from Elder Irvin Mills, of Price Second Ward, himself a con- vert to the Church, and one of the moving spirits in the remarkable development to which he calls at- tention. "Near Price, Utah, (Brother Mills writes), on Highway 50-6, is Radio Station KOAL. Surrounding this broadcasting station is a com- munity called Carbonville. It is made up of men who work in the mines and others who are farmers in the valley. They have oil sta- tions, garages, and stores. "Many of them had no transpor- tation and could not go into Price to church. One of these families, that of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Mc- Kendrick, asked the president of the seventies' quorum of North Carbon Stake to go to their home to organ- ize a Sunday School. "On April 13, 1947, two mis- sionaries from the 345th Quorum of Seventy went to this home and, after seeing the number who had come to hear the gospel, organized a Sunday School that very Sunday. "The people in this community were hungry for the Gospel. Soon our Sunday School in this modest home had attracted as many as 104 — mare on page 345 if Iff journal GEORGE A. SMITH ABRIDGED BY ALICE MERRILL HORNE GEORGE A. SMITH 1847 Caturday, April 24. Helped to carry two logs for the raft, then got my oxen and yoked them for the brethren to haul the raft timber. Looked about the ruins for some time and returned to the wagon about 10 a.m., quite ex- hausted with the labors of the morn- ing and the effects of my water work yesterday. The brethren were crossing the river, Pres. Young and some others were unloading and passing their goods into the boat, and crossing their wagons at the ford. The majority went directly to the ford with all their loading, and many crossed without taking any, doubling their teams. They traveled, all keeping one track, and the ford became better, the quick- sand packing and becoming smooth and hard. At between 3 and 4 p.m. we were all safely over, and felt to thank the Lord. Rolled on up the Loup 4 miles and camped on its margin. Weather very pleasant and the grass showing quite green. The rafts were finished in good season, and did all the good that our old raftsmen said they would. A man crossed over on the raft and left it on a sand bar. It shipped a good deal of water; the other was left loose and floated down the current. Sunday, April 25. Very pleasant weather, but a little cloudy and a fine breeze. The grass affords quite a bit of feed. In the evening the brethren were called together by the horn and addressed by President Brigham Young, myself and others, upon the principle of saving the game that we kill. President Young 331 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 remarked that he was perfectly satisfied with the men and their movements. Saturday, May 1. Thermometer at sunrise 30°. Cloudy and very cool with high winds. About 10 o'clock came in sight of the first buffalo we had seen. At a little past noon several of the men start- ed for them on horseback. We had a fine view of the chase from our line. They killed seven calves, four cows and one bull. We had plenty of good meat for supper; it is much better than beef. Travel time, 9 hours, distance 18 miles. We tra- veled quite slowly, as some ox teams were weak for want of food. Thursday, July 22. Myself, Orson Pratt and a few others started on horseback in the morning and ex- plored down the canyon, and then turned north, keeping to the edge of the valley. Crossed two clear runs about the size of this, stony beds, and came to a saline portion of valley abounding in hot miner- al springs, one very large and very hot. Distance traveled and seen ahead judged to be about 20 miles north of camp. Deep banks of snow on the rocky peaks, a few miles southeast from camp. Killed several rattlesnakes near a grove of small trees. A few trees nearly one foot through near the mouth of the canyon. Friday, July 23. Clear and warm. Started to travel about 7 a.m. Went north near the edge of the valley and camped on another small run about nine, and at a quarter past nine, meeting of camp. Prayer by Prof. Orson Pratt. Remarks by Brothers Pratt and Richards, S. Roundy, S. Taft, S. Markham, Brother Crow and Albert Carring- ton. A committee was appointed to pick out ground for potatoes, buckwheat, turnips, etc. Reported good ground and forty by twenty rods staked off for a potatoe patch at half past eleven. At 12 first furrow turned. Dam on run for irrigation began at 2. Three ploughs running and one harrow. Two acres and a half ploughed. Saturday, July 24. Some cloudy but quite warm. Potatoes all plant- ed. I planted first. At about 2 the President and his company came up all better. Water let on the ground. Towards evening a slight shower. CENTENNIAL HOMECOMING {Continued from page 327) week was not necessarily a holy day two on Sundays, one in the morning but just an economic rest day. an d one in the afternoon. There- Therefore, Sunday Schools were in f orCj j t h in k j am responsible for the order any day the missionaries could most Sun d ay Schoolish Sunday hold them and anywhere they would Schools here in the church." be allowed to hold them. Before we got through it, in that part of the The General Board Homecoming mission, the missionaries had a Sun- commemorated history. But it also day School each day of the week and made history. — Wendell J. Ashton 332 Centennial (gleanings EDITED BY CLARIBEL W. ALDOUS AND MARGARET IPSON SHARING! "A Sunday School teacher needs to share as much as possible the everyday experiences and problems of his students." — M. Lynn Bennion, The Instructor, July, 1989. I LOVE TO TEACH! "I love to teach because teaching is an opportunity for creation. To come in contact with that which is more priceless than the gold of Ophir, more beautiful than the most delicate flower, more interesting than build- ings or fields or streams, more eternal than the towering hills; to have even a small part in fashioning and molding a human soul makes me partner with Him who is Creator of all things." — William E. Berrett The Instructor, April, 1940 GARDENER! "The teacher is the gardener in the garden of life. I love to teach because so many anxious souls reach out toward the light that is pointed OUt to them." _E. Cecil McGavin The Instructor, March, 1940 RESULT WANTED See that every lesson is laid out and rendered so that it will act upon the pupil to occasion right thought, secure keen feeling, and insure right action." — Primary Committee, Charles B. Felt, Chairman; assisted by Dorothy Bowman and Ethel Simons Brinton, Juvenile Instructor, Jan., 1914. USE SCRIPTURE George Q. Cannon believed that a certain portion of scripture should be read every Sunday and lessons given from the Bible and the Book of Mormon, and that these lessons should be systematic. — Reported by John B. Maiben, Secretary, in a general account of Sunday School meetings, April 9, 1872. 333 C/he LOoctrme and (covenants and the (church T. EDGAR LYON VII. OUR RELIGIOUS ATTITUDES AND WORSHIP Tn directing the religious activities of the people in this dispensa- tion of the gospel, the Lord has fol- lowed the same pattern that he used during his earthly ministry. Instead of giving a detailed list of what might be done and what must not be done, as did the Law of Moses, Christ taught by principle. Within the Doctrine and Covenants, one finds some positive guiding princi- ples for Christian living. With these principles before him, the be- lieving Christian is at liberty to use his free agency in determining whether he will conform to God's will or disregard the divine admo- nitions. One of the most controversial questions that faces all Christians is that of the proper observance of the Lord's Day, the Christian Sab- bath or Sunday. Having inherited from its Israelitish backgrounds the concept of a seventh day of rest each week, the primitive Christians retained a seventh day for their de- votions but transferred it from the seventh to the first, in commemo- ration of the day on which their Redeemer was raised from the dead. Jesus, during his earthly ministry, 334 had not made detailed rules con- cerning the observance of the Sab- bath, but had made public pro- nouncements to the effect that the Sabbath was made for the good of man, rather than man for the Sab- bath; that it was lawful for men to do good on the Sabbath; and he set an example of using the Sab- bath for formal worship of God. The early Christian Church at- tempted to make its devotions on this day conform to these instruc- tions of their Savior. In one respect, however, they were unable to make their observ- ance of the Lord's Day conform to that of the Old Testament Sabbath. Under the Mosaic code, the Sab- bath had been a day of almost com- plete rest. Only the absolutely es- sential chores could be performed on that holy day. Even while under the political jurisdiction of the Ro- man Empire, the Jews had been able to secure governmental recog- nition for their weekly day of rest. But the Christians were unable to secure any such special privilege from the pagan governments of the world, with the result the Chris- tian's Sunday was not a day of rest, [ THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS AND THE CHURCH but one of special sanctity for pur- poses of worship. During the first three centuries of Christianity, its followers were compelled by their pagan employers to labor on Sun- day; but they used the early morn- ings and the evenings for their public devotions and sacramental services. It was not until the first quarter of the fourth century that the Christians were able to secure an official decree from the emperor Constantine which granted to them the privilege of having their Sun- day declared as a day of rest. Even then, this favor was extended only to those Christians who resided in the cities, but did not apply to farm laborers and rural dwellers. Gradu- ally, with the passing of centuries, Sunday came to be accepted by all "Western civilizations as a day of rest as well as one for worship. In this dispensation, it was in- evitable that questions concerning proper conduct for this holy day would be asked. In keeping with those attitudes expressed during his earthly ministry, Jesus Christ re- vealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith some general principles for our guidance. "Within Section 59 are found the most positive and com- plete instructions to the Church in this regard. The Lord declared: "And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day; "For verily this is a day appoint- ed unto you to rest from your labors, and to pay thy devotions unto the Most High; "Nevertheless thy vows shall be offered up in righteousness on all days and at all times; "But remember that on this, the Lord's day, thou shalt offer thine oblations and thy sacraments unto the Most High, confessing thy sins unto thy brethren, and before the Lord. "And on this day thou shalt do none other thing, only let thy food be prepared with singleness of heart that thy fasting may be perfect, or, in other words, that thy joy may be full." (Doc. and Cov. 59:9-13.) A careful study of these verses indicates that four positive sugges- tions are given concerning proper use of our Sunday. First, there is a positive teaching that it is the time to attend to our public devotions; a time to meet with our fellow Christians and express our wor- shipful songs and prayers; a time to express our thanks and gratitude to God for the gift of life, the atonement, the gospel and the Church. A second teaching states explicitly that our Sunday is to be a day of rest, as God had com- manded ancient Israel regarding their Sabbath. It is to be a day on which Latter-day Saints rest from their daily labors. The statement in verse 13 indicates that not only should those who labor in worldly activities rest but that those who prepare the food for the families might also have a rest from the daily activity of meal preparation. Many people labor harder on Sun- day than on any other day of the week, because of the custom of preparing the most elaborate meals 335 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 of the week on Sunday. This is in violation of the instruction received from the Lord. The verses referred to above indicate that a third ap- proved activity for Sunday is to provide opportunity for those who desire to do so to make their con- tributions or offerings to the Lord. Verse 12 refers to offering "thine oblations" on this day. The word oblations is a general term for those offerings that Christians make in support of their churches and vari- ous church charities or mission en- terprises. Last, but certainly not the least important, is the instruc- tion that Sunday is the proper day for the administration of the "sac- raments" of the Church. Various ordinances of the Church, such as the sacrament, baptism, confirma- .tion, ordinations, and administra- tion to the sick are recommended as proper activities for Sunday. The Doctrine and Covenants thus makes it clear that Sunday should be characterized by our at- tendance at Church services, rest- ing from our physical labors that characterize our daily life, the making of our free-will offerings to the Lord for the purposes of the Church, and the participation in or performing of the various ordi- nances of the gospel. These instruc- tions are followed by a promise to those who are willing to obey them. The Lord declared to the member- ship of the Church: "And inasmuch as ye do these things with thanksgiving, with cheerful hearts and countenances, not with much laughter, for this is 336 sin, but with a glad heart and a cheerful countenance — "Verily I say, that inasmuch as ye do this, the fulness of the earth is yours, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and that which climbeth upon the trees and walketh upon the earth; "Yea, and the herb, and the good things which come of the earth, whether for food or for raiment, or for houses, or for barns, or for orchards, or for gardens, or for vineyards. "Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the benefit and the use of man, both to please the eye and to gladden the heart; "Yea, for food and for raiment, for taste and for smell, to strengthen the body and to enliven the soul. "And it pleaseth God that he hath given all these things unto man; for unto this end were they made to be used, with judgment, not to excess, neither by extortion. "And in nothing doth man of- fend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who con- fess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments." (Doc. and Cov. 59:15-21.) In addition to specific instruction concerning the basic principles that underly the proper observance of the Christian Sunday, our book of modern revelations also gives the Church guidance concerning cer- tain aspects of our public worship of God. In the early days of the Church, some of the friends and converts came from sects which THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS AND THE O URCH taught that public and vocal prayers should not be used but that Christians should pray individually and silently. Some of these assumed that such ideas should characterize the public gatherings of the Latter- day Saints. In answer to such ideas, the Lord stated specifically the fol- lowing: "And, again, I command thee that thou shalt pray vocally as well as in thy heart; yea, before the world as well as in secret, in public as well as in private." (Doc. and Cov. 19:28.) This led to the now firmly es- tablished practice of having vocal prayers in our meetings; and not only that, but also of praying for God's blessings at recreational and other public events. In the early days of the Church there were also some who had come to the new Church from sects that frowned upon singing, or else who felt that anything other than the singing of the rhymed Psalms was unbecoming in Christian worship. The ideas of these people were cor- rected by a revelation that the Lord granted to Emma Smith, the wife of the Prophet. Not only did the Lord sanction singing of reli- gious songs in his Church but he stated: "For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." (Doc. and Cov. 25:12.) From that day down to the pres- ent time, we have made music a definite part of our public worship; and multitudes of people have wor- shipped God in song as well as spoken words. This instruction has made the Latter-day Saints a music - loving and music-using people. Another problem that confronted some people who affiliated them- selves with the Church more than a century ago was the place that women should occupy in the Church. At that time, practically no women were allowed to function in churches in leadership capacities. The Lord called Emma Smith to be- come an assistant to the Prophet Joseph and assigned her a position of responsibility in a clerical way in the Church. In addition he de- clared that she should be set apart by the laying on of hands by the Prophet ". . . to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church, accord- ing as it shall be given thee by my Spirit." (Doc. and Cov. 25:5-8). This instruction opened the way for women to take part in Church activities. Since that time women have prayed, preached, conducted their meetings and served as mis- sionaries and as clerks in the Church. When the Doctrine and Cove- nants is studied from the point of view of its influence upon the func- tions of the Church, it becomes apparent that we owe a tremendous debt to it. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has be- come what it is because of the ac- ceptance of the principles revealed for its guidance. "We make no pre- tense at attempting to conform to 337 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 every biblical form that can be observance and the ordinances of found, but rely upon modern reve- the gospel, we are guided primarily lation. In public worship, Sunday by our book of modern revelation. THIS IS THE PLACE This is the place Prophetic words in vision told. This is the place, Reserved for Saints since days of old, A haven for that faithful band. Led hither by Jehovah's hand; At last they found the promised land. This is the place. This is the place, With mountain bulwarks tall and grand. This is the place; A temple here to God shall stand. No more we'll fear the ruthless mob, No more be scourged by tyrant's rod, But here in peace we'll worship God. This is the place. We'll find the place! And as they marched they sang this song. We'll find the place, And there become a mighty throng. We'll cities build, an ensign raise, On which the world in awe shall gaze, And marvel at God's wondrous ways. This is the place. This is the place, A desert once, now fruitful fields. This is the place; The land in rich abundance yields Fine fruits and grains and flowers fair, Its mountains filled with minerals rare, And peace and plenty everywhere. This is the place. ■ — C. LeRoy Clayton 338 cfoodj I lutrition, utealth, ana ibffictencti 1 DR. ELFRIEDE FREDERICK BROWN DR. ELFRIEDE FREDERICK BROWN I. INTRODUCTION T^ood is something much more vital than mere substances to fill the stomach or appease appetite and hunger. Nutrition is something de- cidedly more important than merely nourishing the body to the degree 1 This is the first of a series of six arti- cles, to be published monthly. 2 Dr. Brown is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Frederick, of Logan ; her father was for many years professor of veterinary science at the Utah State Agricultural Col- lege. In 1923, she received her B.S. in chemistry from the Utah State Agricultural College ; in 1924, her M. S. in bacteriology from the University of Utah ; and, in 1936, her Ph.D. in nutrition from the University of California. She has been a high school teacher in Utah schools ; a teaching fellow at the University of California ; associate professor of home economics at Colorado State College, 1936 to 1940 ; and associate professor of foods and nutrition at Iowa State College, 1940 to 1948. She is now pro- fessor of home economics in charge of foods and nutrition at the University of Utah. that deficiency diseases are prevent- ed. Health is something far more inclusive and coveted than mere absence of disease. We are here con- sidering ideal conditions or optimal nutrition and health. Food does much more than build and shape the body. It determines mental and emo- tional behavior through various glands, hormones, nerves and other media of the body. The application of today's knowledge of nutrition through various experiments and observa- tions is a sizeable step in the direc- tion of optimal health. Good nutri- tion can mean maintenance of hu- man life for a long period and at its best throughout the entire span of life. Health is a quality capable 339 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 of being improved no matter how good it is now. The same may be said of nutrition. Optimal nutrition with conse- quent good health is a worthy goal well worth our earnest efforts. For- tunately, every individual is privi- leged to make much or little of the opportunity afforded every day to do something constructive toward bettering his life, health, and happi- ness. He is likewise equally privi- leged to neglect his opportunities and live at lower levels of nutrition, health, and consequent happiness. We need to emphasize the impor- tance of an intelligent use of food, not sometime in the future when we conveniently get around to it, but today and every day henceforth. Food and nutrition are rightfully listed as important environmental factors concerned with health. His- tory clearly denotes that those tribes, groups, or nations which have consumed food of sufficient quantity and variety have been well-nourished, strong, and healthy and have had marked endurance. Countless observations go to prove that the benefits of an adequate diet exceed man's most optimistic and happiest expectations. Any factors influencing mental growth and de- velopment of children, and health, efficiency, and life expectation of adults are worthy of serious con- sideration. Do not optimal nutrition and health seem to constitute a step toward that "fountain of youth" for which our forebears searched? It is true that more people to- day are actively interested in nu- trition and what it offers than ever 340 before. Even so, still more attention needs to be paid to health and nu- trition. Ignorance or misinterpre- tation of scientific facts leads some food enthusiasts astray. With great zeal, they may encourage fads and fallacious food practices. Often these faddists are overstressing the importance of some few foods to the neglect of many others of equal or greater importance in the diet. One who encourages the use of citrus fruits, other fruits, and fresh vegetables in the diet but discredits the real need for protein-containing foods is suggesting a diet inferior to the best. The best diet is a bal- anced diet; a balanced diet is a mixed diet; and a mixed diet con- tains the various nutrients found in many foods. No food or food group should be used to the exclusion of others. Some nutrients are sure to be lacking if diets are limited to a few favored foods. Numerous well-planned and con- trolled surveys and studies in the United States show the need for at- tention to our health and nutrition. The state of health and the ade- quacy of diets may not be good al- though the food available seems sufficient. Hidden hungers, small or minor deficiencies are prevalent; they have far reaching effects but are preventable and can be elimi- nated. There are several recent develop- ments that are of great importance to human health, among which are the following: 1. Strong divisions of nutrition have been established in many FOOD, NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND EFFICIENCY of our leading schools of medi- cine and public health. 2. Executives and scientists in the food manufacturing in- dustry are increasingly aware of the responsibility they share in the protection of public health. 3. The growing recognition of the numerous ill effects of faulty nutrition upon human health leads to reliance of the public upon standards and dietary patterns. 4. Many foods, nutrition, and health courses are being offered in connection with interested agencies. 5. Studies concentrating on nu- tritional needs of vulnerable groups (the rapidly growing, the aged, and pregnant and lactating women) are being reported. 6. As a part of the school pro- gram, instruction of various types is given to children with opportunities for them to form and practice good food and health habits. Progress in the field is borne out also by such facts as these: nutri- tional deficiency diseases have de- clined; and there has been great re- duction of those infectious diseases which, like tuberculosis, are greatly influenced by the state of nutrition. On every hand, practice of the principles of the science of nutri- tion is rewarded by excellent re- sults. Improved nutrition is fol- lowed by improved health and per- formance. Let us enumerate some of the benefits of good nutrition. Good nutrition makes possible good health, growth, and reproduction; great work capacity and efficiency; good mental performance; dental health; healthy eyes, mucous mem- brane, skin, etc.; great powers of adaptation and endurance; good re- sistance to disease; low mortality rates (especially among infants and mothers where in the past the rates have been high) ; and longevity with useful life. An excellent proof of benefits from improved food habits comes from England. There, in the past few years, carrying out an inten- sive nutrition plan during and af- ter the war made possible the achievement of the best health rec- ords in the history of Great Britain. This is truly remarkable because during these years the population endured much stress from poor housing, great risks in sanitation, poorer facilities for sleep and rec- reation, and inadequate medical care. Improved health through better nutrition is demonstrated every day in hospitals, in human and animal experiments, and in studies of groups of people. H. C. C. Mann, studying many boys of an orphanage, found better growth mentally and physically when the boys receiving a fair or good diet were given a better diet. Malnourished children are almost invariably stunted in growth. Re- ports concerning children of Eu- rope during and immediately fol- lowing the war period bear this out. 341 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 We are told that even in Paris, less drastically curtailed in food supply than some areas, the children showed smaller average height and weight in 1944 than in 1938. Puerto Rican children, notably poorly nourished, are much smaller for their age than corresponding children of the United States. Studies carried on at Harvard University furnish undeniable proof that prenatal nutrition is exceed- ingly important as a determining factor of the postnatal physical condition of child and mother. Ani- mal experiments present proof of more success in reproduction in animals given a good diet than in those receiving deficient rations. Improvement in reproduction in- cluded earlier sexual maturity, greater fertility, longer reproduc- tive period, larger offspring, and a more successful lactation period. Each successive period in the hu- man life is dependent upon the pre- vious period. When prenatal nutri- tion is favorable, then more than likely the new-born will be in a good state of health and nutrition. When child nutrition is good, more vigor- ous years are probable for the adult, who can accomplish a better quality of work, have fewer major illnesses and fewer absences from work, and suffer less loss of pay, thus main- taining a higher standard of living. Nutrition is important in deter- mining both the capacity and job performance of the worker. Semi- starvation states or various forms of malnutrition lead to lack of en- durance, poor coordination, loss of 342 strength, and retardation of speed. The sum total is impaired efficiency. During World War II, German scientists studied the relation of the food intake to the output of coal by the miners in the Ruhr district. When food rations decreased, the production of coal decreased also. Lack of sufficient calories resulted in about half the peacetime output. When food additions were made, efficiency and productivity of the miners increased. The various nutritional deficien- cies affect bodily functions in a dif- ferent manner. In acute thiamine (vitamin B x ) deficiency and in fasting, greater declines are observed in coordination than in strength. Loss of strength is greater than losses in coordination in lengthy periods of semistarvation. Improvements wrought by good feeding have been reported to be mental as well as physical. Mental retardation has a relationship to poor nutrition and poor health. Mental ability and body growth progress simultaneously. In the past, we have usually considered mental defects to be unalterable. Experi- mental observations today suggest that improvement of brain func- tions may be attained by biochemi- cal means, by improving the bodily condition. There is no doubt but that mental activities are influenced by the environment of the cells in which they take place. Processes in brain and nerve tissue are definitely affected by some minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. Optimal nutrition is necessary for optimal perform- ance. FOOD, NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND EFFICIENCY Undernourished children are fre- quently described as irresponsible, dull, forgetful. Semi-starved young men have been found to be mentally lethargic, lacking in self-confi- dence, unable to concentrate on work or studies. A study in which young men were maintained on low levels of thiamine showed failure of these men to undertake such spon- taneous intellectual activities as reading, mailing letters, study, and conversation. When 355 bright and 357 slow children were investigated, it was found that 28.2 per cent of the bright ones and 6.7 per cent of the slow ones had good nutrition. Five and six tenths per cent of the bright children and 22.1 per cent of the slow children were in a poor state of nutrition. In measurements of performance, including acuity of vision, skill at games, reaction time, reading, arith- metical processes, memorization, intelligence tests, and other recog- nized measures in current use by psychologists, children given extra thiamine were found to make su- perior average gains in performance in all the tests given. In an experiment employing a limited number of normal and re- tarded children, the administration of glutamic acid (an amino acid found in most proteins) brought about measurable improvements in mental aptitudes, and in personality. This treatment holds some hope for the mentally deficient who have been considered beyond the possi- bility of improvement. It seems that improved performances have been due to better utilization of existing abilities rather than to ac- quisition of new intellectual ability. Some research workers, however, have gone so far as to suggest ac- tual increase in intelligence quotient in malnourished children subjected to a good feeding program. Another quality attributed to good nutrition is the great power of the body to adapt to various con- ditions, altitude, extremes of heat and cold, privation, and periods of excessive exercise. The well-nour- ished tissues are resistant and adapt- able. They are in a state in which there are ample nutrients in re- serve, the use of which will not so deplete the body that unfavorable signs fast become evident. Nutrition helps to prevent dis- ease in two ways: it prevents die- tary deficiency diseases and it main- tains the body in a good state with tissues which act as barriers against infectious diseases. It is generally observed that infections find greater susceptibility in nutritionally de- ficient than in healthy persons. It seems reasonable that, with a good diet, cells function perfectly. When mucous membranes, which are nor- mally a protection against invasion of bacteria, become abnormal and dry because of poor nutrition, they do not function well as barriers. Vitamin A is especially important. The antibody mechanism as well as the phagocytic activity of the leu- cocytes (white cells) is dependent upon normal nutrition. It is of practical importance that we have 343 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 a highly nutritious diet as a means of building up protection against disease. Undoubtedly, infants are born with a better chance to survive and with greater promise of well-being when the mothers have had the ad- vantage of good nutrition. Mothers benefit also through their better physical state. Infant and maternal mortality have been decreased through practice of principles of nutrition. In Leningrad during the seige, the stillbirth rate (5.6 per cent) had risen to twice the average fig- ure; the neonatal death rate in- creased to 21 per cent; and pre- mature births to the high figure of 41.2 per cent. In a well-fed country, 5 per cent is the usual percentage of premature births. In England, because of emphasis upon nutrition in the last few years, some of the results of improved nu- trition noted include a 41 per cent decrease in maternal mortality, a decline of 28 per cent in stillbirths, a 1 3 per cent decline in infant mor- tality, and a 13 per cent decline in neonatal deaths. An interesting fact is one sug* gested by many scientists, that im- provement of food habits alone would probably, within a genera- tion, add ten years or more to the life span of our people. The ten years would not be a period of poor health or invalidism but one of in- creased physical and mental vigor and a high level of health in nearly all respects for the majority affect- ed. Degenerative diseases would be 344 deferred, prevented, or even elimi- nated. Francis Bacon, over three hundred years ago, wrote "The cure of disease requires temporary medi- cines, but longevity is to be pro- cured by diets." 8 It has been commonly observed that undernourishment markedly decreases vitality and makes young people seem actually senile. Every- one has seen pictures of the unfor- tunate inhabitants of war-torn areas where invariably the children appear as small old people. In stressing the numerous bene- fits of good nutrition, we should not lose sight of the fact that over- eating has ill effects. It has par- ticularly bad effects when degrees of obesity have developed. It has been found that the death of per- sons 30 pounds overweight at 45 to 50 years is 28 per cent above the average, and for those who are 40 pounds overweight, 45 per cent greater than the overage. Dr. A. C. Ivy has suggested that for every inch that the waist measurement exceeds the chest measurement a person may subtract two years from his life expectancy.* Excess of any type in the diet will likely lead to difficulty. Joseph Addison, in viewing a fashionable table, fancied that he saw "gouts and dropsies, fevers and lethargies, with other innumerable distempers lying in ambuscade around the dishes." Temperance in eating is as admirable as temperance in any other act in life, and is followed by equally good results. "Bacon, "History of Life and Death." *From an unpublished lecture. FOOD, NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND EFFICIENCY One needs only to read of the our daily choices, daily decisions experimental findings and the rec- of what shall be the food intake, ords of public health agencies of can definitely contribute to the recent years to be assured that im- various benefits that have been provements in day-to-day eating named. Let us add that knowledge habits could work toward better does not compensate for poor prac- living, greater self - sufficiency, tice. Good diet must be eaten to greater enjoyment in life, less make possible the good results we chronic illness, developing and have enumerated. Knowledge is in- functioning of inherited abilities to deed important, but simply serves the best advantage, less infectious as a guide for practice, disease, and longer life at a vigorous A recent nutrition editorial stat- level of activity. All these rewards ed, "There are 2,000 million people would culminate in peaceful atti- i n the world. Their health, morale, tudes in the recipients. and productive energy largely de- The dietary improvements need- pend on how they are fed." 6 There- ed as suggested by nutritionists in- fore, we may hopefully predict "The elude moderation in eating to avoid best is yet to be" — nutritionally, excessive body weight; regular con- Tomorrow's population can be bet- sumption of green leafy vegetables ter than today's if we put to work and fresh fruits, especially citrus; what we now know and continue consumption of ample protein as to do so throughout our lengthened found in milk, milk products, eggs, life span, legumes, nuts and meats. ^. . ° ' , - , .j. . 5 Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews, 1947, Surely one of the most gratitying vol. 16, p. 493. aspects of nutrition is the fact that "YE HAVE NEED THAT ONE TEACH YOU" (Continued from page 330) and consistently averaged fifty to ber of L.D.S. families. When fifty- sixty. It became necessary to take nine were found, the stake presi- several classes to an adjoining home, dency were asked to use their in- that of Brother McKendrick's fluence to organize a branch. The mother, one of the pioneers of the presidency checked on men holding valley. the priesthood to officer the branch, "To maintain interest in this and, finding things to their satis- area, a cottage meeting was held faction, they organized the Carbon- each week; and a fifteen-minute ville Branch, extending from the program of Gospel talks was given Blue Cut on the north to the city over Station KOAL. This was car- limits on the south. Most of the ried on for fifty-two weeks. families had belonged to the Price "The next step taken was to Second Ward, canvass the area to find the num- — 'more on page 350 345 THE DESERET SUNDAY SCHDDL UNIDN Milton Bennion, General Superintendent; George R. Hill, First Assistant General Superintendent: Albert Hamer Reiser, Second Assistant General Superintendent Wallace F. Bennett, General Treasurer; Richard E. Folland, Executive Secretary MEMBERS OF DESERET SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION BOARD Milton Bennion George R. Hill A. Hamer Reiser Wallace F. Bennett Richard E. Folland Adam S. Bennion Inez Witbeck Lucy Gedge Sperry Marie Fox Felt Gerrit de Jong Carl F. Eyring Earl J. Glade Don B. Colton Thomas L. Martin Wendell J. Ashton Edith Ryberg Marion G. Merkley A. William Lund Archibald F. Bennett Kenneth S. Bennion J. Holman Waters H. Aldous Dixon Leland H. Monson Alexander Schreiner Lorna Call Alder Margaret Ipson Nellie H. Kuhn A. Parley Bates William P. Miller Ralph B. Keeler Vernon J. LeeMaster Claribel W. Aldous Eva May Green Melba Glade David L. McKay Addie L. Swapp W. Lowell Castleton Hugh B. Brown Henry Eyring Carl J. Christensen Hazel Fletcher Young Hazel W. Lewis William E. Berrett Lowell M. Durham Florence S. Allen Beth Hooper A. Le Roy Bishop Wilford Moyle Button Advisers to the General Board: Stephen L Richards and John A. Widtsoe Supertn ten den ts TEACHER TRAINING IATard Sunday School superin- tendents who have not al- ready done so should recommend to their respective bishops suitable in- dividuals for membership in the teacher training classes to be or- ganized next September. Whether the classes are to be organized by wards, by groups of wards, by stakes, or by groups of stakes, the call to participate should be made by the bishops. In general, the members of these classes should be at least twenty years of age. They should be familiar with the funda- mental teachings of the Church and should be living in agreement with gospel standards. Consideration should be given to their adaptability to classroom teaching and to their future placement, whether with children, youths, or adults. There is nothing rigid about age limits for membership in these 346 classes. There is need, however, of superior character, intellectual and emotional maturity, and readiness to respond to new situations and to better methods of classroom teaching. And the prospective teachers must have the ability to secure the good will and coopera- tion of the individuals they are assigned to teach. This involves right personal relations, both with- in and without the classroom. It calls for understanding of human nature and its characteristics at dif- ferent stages of development from nursery to gospel doctrine depart- ments. To this end, self-discipline on the part of the teacher is essen- tial; and, in a high degree, love of God and fellowmen. "Love suffer- eth long and is kind." Any bishop may properly invite other teaching organizations in his — more on page 348 <£ ecretartes RECORDS FOR THE HISTORIAN'S OFFICE P^on't you just "hate" people who *"* say, "I told you so"? We can't resist risking the penalty. We have been urging our secre- taries for years past to keep com- plete, accurate, and neat records. We have urged them to keep the historical record of their school. We have told them that some day those records would be called for — now the day of accounting has arrived. We hope that you are ready. We hope that the Sunday Schools will be among the first to respond. The following instructions, un- der date of May 2, 1949, have been received by us. You will receive your advice from your stake or mission president, or your bishop. Because of its importance, we are reproducing that part of these instructions which concerns the Sunday Schools. This letter was re- ceived from the office of the Church Historian and signed by Elder Joseph Fielding Smith. "In this dispensation the first commandment given to the Church on the day of its organization was that records should be kept, and that the history of the Latter-day Saints should be preserved. The im- portance of this work is given to us in Sections 21 and 128 of the Doc- trine and Covenants. "For this purpose a department in the Church was established in the beginning and has been conducted to the present day. It is impossible for one person to keep the records of the Church; therefore, individu- als have been appointed as stake clerks, ward clerks, mission record- ers, and secretaries of auxiliary or- ganizations with the responsibility to keep an accurate history of all events occurring in their individual organizations. The history of the people, the records of members and of organizations, and needful sta- tistics should be recorded religiously and preserved, not only for current needs, but for future uses of the Church. "Because of so many changes in positions of leadership, brethren and sisters have not fully understood their responsibilities in the matter of record keeping and record preser- vation, particularly with regard to the position of the Church Histori- an's Office. For this reason it has been deemed advisable to outline the policies of the Church Histori- an's Office. Close adherence to the following policies will result in a more perfectly kept record that thereby we may not be found want- ing when we shall be called to ac- countability for our works: I. WRITTEN RECORDS A. Send the following records for filing to the Church Historian's 347 THE INSTRUCTOR JULY, 1949 Office, 47 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City 1, Utah: 1. Records of Members (all membership records from the beginning of your organiza- tions) 2. Historical Record Books (stake, ward, mission and branch minutes of meetings) 3. Priesthood Minute Books (Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthood quorums and groups) 4. Auxiliary Organization Min- ute Books B. Do not send in any books con- taining stubs of certificates (blessings of children, baptisms, records of ordinations, bank checks, etc.) Do not send in roll books which contain only lists of names and no minutes of meetings. C. When to send in: Send in now all records of members and all other records which have been completed. Current minute books should not be retained longer than one year after they are com- pleted. D. How to send: Any officer of the stake, ward or mission can bring such records to Salt Lake City. Written records cannot be shipped by parcel post. If shipped by mail they must go as first class matter. If properly packed and boxed they can be shipped by railway express or freight, provided that no written corre- spondence of any kind is en- closed. . Where to keep records: Until filed with the Church Historian's Office, records should be kept under the jurisdiction of the in- dividual concerned with their compilation, or in the vaults of the ward, stake, or mission. Un- der no condition should records be allowed to remain in the homes of members after they are completed. Too many instances have occurred where individuals have retained possession of rec- ords which subsequently have been lost or destroyed. VI. PRESERVATION OF INSTRUCTIONS These instructions should be pro- perly preserved so that they may be made available to your suc- cessors." Please note these instructions carefully. Confer with your bishop or mission supervisor before send- ing any records to the Church His- torian's office — and remember you are not to send these records to the Sunday School office. SUPERINTENDENTS (Continued from page 346) ward to recommend candidates for For instruction in detail, see membership in the teacher training teachers' training department in classes. this issue, page 3 54. 348 JLib rartans FILMS FOR YOUR LIBRARY A great many requests have come to the General Board for in- formation on what films are avail- able that are appropriate for use in the Sunday School classroom and where they may be obtained. All too often in the past, it has been necessary to say that the opportuni- ty for the use of films as a teach- ing media is almost limitless, but that appropirate films to use are almost non-existent. Gradually this barrier is being overcome. Produc- ers of educational films have im- proved the quality of their produc- tions to the point where, technical- ly, they are acceptable to even the most critical audience. Subject matter treated by almost all the available films is confined to the Old and New Testaments. This will of necessity continue as long as it is necessary to depend upon agencies outside the Church as the principal sources of supply, because these agencies produce for the en- tire Christian population. In the fields of the Old and New Testaments, however, there is a wealth of material available to the Sunday School teacher. The Deser- et Book Company has done yeoman service in screening and sifting the material produced and making available through their film sale and film rental departments, the ones which most appropriately can be used in the Sunday School class- room. Many splendid film slides, film strips, 16 mm. movies, etc. are available through these depart- ments, and their experts will be happy to consult with you in re- gard to the type of film that will best fit your need. The Brigham Young University, the University of Utah, and many other colleges and universities main- tain film lending and film rental services, and among the films avail- able there may be some that will be useful to you. A letter to such a college will generally suffice to have a catalog of the films in their library sent to you by mail. Sixteen mm. Sound Motion Pic- tures — Cathedral Films, for whom the Deseret Book Co. is distributor, has produced many fine pictures based on stories contained in the Bible. These have been reviewed, and the following are considered splen- did for use in our Sunday Schools. The title is listed together with the scripture upon which it is based. Simon Peter (Mark 1:16-39), The Calling of Matthew (Mark 2:13- 17), A Certain Nobleman (John 4:46-54), The Story of the Prodi- gal Son (Luke 15:11-32), The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:13-31), The Blind Beggar of Jerusalem (John 9-10), The Unfaithful Serv- ant (Matthew 18:21-35), Man of 349 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 Faith (Mark 11:1-12) , No Greater Power (Luke 19:1-10), Who Is My Neighbor (Luke 10:25-37), A Wo- man to Remember (Luke 7:36-50), Jairus Daughter (Luke 8:40-56), Stephen, Queen Esther, Amos, The Child of Bethlehem, and A Voice in the Wilderness. These generally can be rented at from $6 to $8 for the first day and $3 for each addi- tional day. Sixteen mm. movies available on subjects of special interest to our Church are Where the Saints Have Trod, Temple Square, Tribute to Tdhh, Pioneer Centennial Scout Film, This Is the Place, and Latter- day Saint Leaders, Past and Present. Movies concerning teacher train- ing that can very appropriately be used to present to Sunday School faculties include Maintaining Class- room Discipline, Diagnostic Ap^ proach, Remedial Program, Devel- oping Pupil Interest, Teacher and Pupil Planning, and Working To- gether. A great many still slides on Bib- lical subjects are available. They generally are of 35 mm. size, mounted in 2 by 2 inch cardboard or glass mounts. Subjects are chief- ly reproductions of famous paint- ings on religious themes. Many of these slides are unsuitable because they show angels with wings and other features that do not conform to our belief, but most of them can very profitably be shown in our Sunday Schools. Among the most satisfactory are the Visserslides. There are six sets of these with fifty slides to each set. Subjects covered in the sets are: Sets Nos. 1, 2, and 3 portray the lif e of Christ. Set No. 4 is concerned with the early New Testament Church. Sets Nos. 5 and 6 include Old Testament scenes. These may be obtained at the Des- eret Book Co. Undoubtedly, many other fine and appropriate films are available and many more will be produced in the future. As these come to our attention, we shall be happy to keep you informed in regard to them. — /. Holman Waters YE HAVE NEED THAT ONE TEACH YOU {Continued from page 345) "The branch now is almost fully tivity, whereas only a few were ac- organized and has bought the Country Club building which is fully equipped, having a kitchen, refrigeration units, tables, chairs, dishes, and other incidentals of pri- mary importance. "As a result of missionary activi- ty and an organized Sunday School, a great many people in this area have been baptized; and many others have been brought into ac- 350 tive before. All have found great joy in the Lord's work." Stories like these could be re- ported from everywhere through- out the Church, from the plains of Wyoming, the mountains of Colo- rado, the valleys of Utah, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and in for- eign lands as well as on the islands of the oceans, wherever, in short, the influence of the Church is felt. m ustc HOW TO CONDUCT A SONG PRACTICE VII. Music in the Junior Sunday School ** A group of children singing together are closer to the angels than they ever are in any other activity. A period of such elevation of spirit carries them through many a trying hour," says Angelo Patri. 1 Children love to sing. It is one of the first ways a child has of expressing himself spiritually. In the Junior Sunday School we should give the children many opportunities to sing. Let them sing over and over the songs they know, as well as the new ones they are continually learning. They love to sing about the familiar things in their lives. They also need to sing songs concerning the Church and the restored gospel so that we may implant faith in their hearts at an early age. Such songs would be those which teach the truths of the gospel as revealed through Joseph Smith. Many of them are not written nor composed by members of the Church, but the sentiment and message in them are those of the Church. Then there are those which pertain to events in our Latter-day Saint history and which only we understand, songs relating to the. Prophet and the truths revealed to him. These songs should be taught 1 Patri, newspaper column. to our young children because of their power to impress truth upon the soul of a child. Of course, they should be talked about and ex- plained so that the small children, right from the beginning, will get their messages and the proper as- sociations. These songs, with their associations, will give the children strength, comfort, and faith during their lives, as well as giving them an inspiring and joyful means of worship now. Authorities on the philosophy of music are agreed that much of the effect that music has on a human being is the result of association. Teachers of children appreciate the importance of stor- ing the mind with "reserves of strength and soul nourishment," through these associations. Sometimes we in the Junior Sun- day School neglect the hymns of the Church. We think they are be- yond the comprehension of our small children. Religious truth in the form of hymns is highly valu- able, because hymns are easily learned, even by small children. There are many of our hymns in- cluded in the new book for chil- dren, The Children Sing, which will be available sometime soon. Let us teach these hymns and use them over and over again. Let our young — more on page 363 351 Sacramental lllustc and \^em for September ana Kyctooer Prelude Moderate con moto Gerrit de Jong, Jr. & £ f=^ m& £__£ -wi- -&T « ' & "ZP" P ■*■ •&- mp r-&- -t» a*- ^^ Fntkzzi: -s>- :^r =£ .p2_ How great the wisdom and the love That filled the courts on high, And sent the Savior from above To suffer, bleed, and die. psi Postlude -I i J - J 1 1 _stl -f9- -&- TTT mf •&- -%A s iB5: t J* 352 ast T vl/ard CJ acuity — oJeacher improvement "THE TWELVE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN EFFECTIVE GOSPEL TEACHING" "CW the year 1949-50 your facul- ty meeting committee has de- cided upon a two-fold program: 1. For the business and report portion of the year's faculty meetings — "The Twlelve Characteristics of a Superior Sunday School." 2. For the teacher improvement portion of the year's work — "The Twelve Most Important Things in Effective Gospel Teaching." It is suggested that for the Sep- tember meeting those two subjects be made the basis for a round-table discussion to be participated in by all Sunday School officers and teach- ers. Each month helpful articles will appear in The Instructor, but at the outset it will prove stimulating for local Sunday School workers to set down their own convictions on the two subjects suggested. As the year progresses, they may then check their thinking against the ideas to be submitted in these pages. Already the members of the general board, stake superintenden- cies and board, and local superin- tendents, officers, and teachers are being asked for their contributions on the subject, "What Constitutes a Superior Sunday School?" Such suggestions as the following are in point: Fullest Possible Enrollment Regular Attendance Good Order A Spirit of Reverence Inspirational Singing Two and a Half Minute Talks Here is an opportunity to solicit the most constructive thinking of your Sunday School force. Here is the occasion for them to join in the shaping of the objectives toward which all your energies will be di- rected. Building a successful Sun- day School is not alone the respon- sibility of the superintendency. The superintendent and his counselors lead out — they set the pace — they offer the challenge. But a superior Sunday School becomes such through the united efforts of the entire Sunday School staff. In the matter of the improve- ment of teaching, stimulating plans are already under way — plans which unfold in monthly articles in The Instructor. The experience and wis- dom of the general board are al- ready being focused on "The Most" Important Things in Effective Gos- pel Teaching." These findings are — more on page 355 353 cJeacher c/t raining PLAN NOW FOR INITIATION OF TEACHER TRAINING CLASSES, SEPTEMBER 25 lyfANY stakes are now taking ad- vantage of the church teacher training program to supply the need for teachers in auxiliary or- ganizations and priesthood quorums. Many stake presidents have learned that early recruitment for these classes is the easiest and most effec- tive way to meet inevitable short- ages. There must be teacher recruit- ment. Why not begin recruiting now? Why not call a sufficient number of alert and worthy young people into training for the open- ing class on September 25? This will be a reservoir of competent help to be drawn upon as the need arises. There are two recognized pro- cedures in recruiting teachers for the program. Some stake presidents, during August, assign a high councilman to meet with each bishopric and to request the bishop- ric to supply the stake president, by the first of September, with a list of teacher trainees who, upon nomi- nation of Sunday School superin- tendencies and organization heads, have received and accepted a call from the bishop to take the teacher ■training class. The high councilman follows through until the list from the ward assigned to him is in the hands of the stake president. 354 The second method differs from the first in that recruitment is ini- tiated by the Stake Sunday School superintendency rather than by the stake presidency. Here the stake superintendent sends out instruc- tions to each ward superintendent to supply his bishop with a list of nominees for the teacher training classes, with the request that the bishop examine the list and call those whom he approves to take the course. By September 1, the ward superintendent should provide the stake superintendency with a list of the trainees who have been called by the bishops. Responsibility for organizing the classes rests on the stake superin- tendent or upon the assistant super- intendent to whom the teacher training work has been assigned. It is his duty to see that every ward has access to a teacher training class. At a meeting of the stake and ward superintendencies, any one of a number of plans may be adopted as conditions dictate. The ward may hold its own class, a group of wards may join to organize a class, or the stake board may organize one for all wards. Where wards are isolated or unable to organize a class, the "cadet" or "on-the-job" training plan (See Sunday School Handbook, Chap. XII.) may be best. TEACHER TRAINING At any rate, the classes should be organized and set into operation Sunday, September 25. A careful study of Chapter XII of the "Handbook" will be helpful to stake and ward officials. The teacher training supplement ("Supplement to the Sunday School Teacher Training Course") and texts (Driggs, The Master's Art and Wahlquist, Teaching as the Di- rection of Activities) should be se- cured for the class teacher far in advance of the opening class. The trainees will want to place their orders at the first class session. It is worth noting that ward fac- ulty meetings and the teacher train- ing classes are quite different in pur- pose and membership. The ward faculty meeting is attended by the Sunday School teaching staff, and its purpose is in-service training. The teacher training class is organ- ized for beginning, not experienced, teachers who have not qualified themselves as teachers. The class is 2. 3. preparatory, not in-service, train- ing. Separation of the two types has been found advisable for sev- eral reasons: 1. The staff members should have completed the teacher training course. Instruction for beginners should be more elementary than that for regular teachers. Where the two groups are joined, the experienced people tend to monopolize the time and to deprive the beginners of opportunities for the ex- pression and practice which the course contemplates. The new teacher training supple- ment published by the Deseret Sun- day School Board should be of great assistance to the instructor of the class and very helpful to the train- ees. Instructors are requested to use the lessons at the end of the manual for those training for Junior Sun- day School teaching. — H. A. Dixon WARD FACULTY— TEACHER IMPROVEMENT (Continued from page 353) to be supplemented and enriched by capitalizing on the suggestions of some of the other strongest teachers in our educational institu- tions. Already we have had most generous and helpful cooperation from the University of Utah, the Brigham Young University, the best teaching in our community. The findings of their teachers should be most stimulating to all of us. The reports that have already reached us are rich in their ideas drawn from the experience of suc- cessful teachers. As you and your fellow workers Salt Lake City Schools, the Granite launch another season's work, try School District, Murray City putting down your combined rec- Schools and the Jordan School Dis- ollections of the most outstanding trict. These institutions certainly and inspiring teachers you ever had. are representative of some of the — more on page 363 355 [References for September JLi essons Abbreviations Church News — Weekly Church Section of Deseret News. Era — The Improvement Era. Instructor — The Instructor. R. S. Mag. — -The Relief Society Magazine. FIRST INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT What It Means to be a Latter-day Saint Chapter 32. The Missions — in North America "Missionary Work Opened Among Indi- ans of Six-Nation Tribes," Church News, Oct. 4, 1947, p. 8. Missionary work among the Indians. Spencer W. Kimball, "Responsibility Ours to Take Gospel to Indians," Church News, Oct. 11, 1947, pp. 5, 16. Our responsibility toward the Lamanites. "Leaders See Bright Future in Many Lands," Church News, Dec. 20, 1947, pp. 12-13. Report on missionary activities in various fields. John H. Taylor, "Conference Address," Era, vol. 47, May, 1944, pp. 341-342. Dis- cussion of missionary work. T. Edgar Lyon, "Orson Pratt — A Bio- graphical Study," Instructor, vol. 82, March, 1947, pp. 112-116. Missionary ex- periences discussed. Jed E. Harris, "Missionary Related Healing Experience in Virginia," Church News, March 11, 1944, p. 9. Chapter 33. The Missions — in Europe Thomas C. Romney, "Emigration and the Missionary Movement," Church News, April 5, 1947, pp. 10-12. Preston Nibley, "Tells of Saints in Eng- land as Pioneers Begin Trek to West," Church News, March 8, 1947, pp. 11-12. The missionary work of Orson Hyde, Parley P. Pratt, and others. Ezra Taft Benson, "The Gospel Is Eu- rope's Greatest Need," Church News, April 12, 1947, pp. 12, 18. Comments on the need of preaching the gospel in England. Heber C. Jakobs, "First Czech Mission Post-war Conference," Church News, Dec. 6, 1947, pp. 4, 10. The reopening of the Czech Mission. George A. Smith, "My Journal," Instruc- tor, vol. 82, Sept., 1947, pp. 415-417; In- structor, vol. 82, Oct., 1947, pp. 475-477. Missionary experiences in England. 356 Preston Nibley, "Braving the Angry Deep," Church News, June 3, 1944, p. 11. An interesting missionary story. Andre K. Anastasiou, "Former Mission Head Tells of Experiences," Church News, Feb. 10, 1945, p. 12. Experiences in British mission. Thomas E. McKay, "Saints Carry on in Europe," Church News, Oct. 13, 1945, p. 8. Conference report on the European mis- sions. Ezra T. Benson, "Special Mission to Europe," Era, vol. 50, May, 1947, pp. 293- 294. The European Mission. Chapter 34. The Missions — in the Pacific. Joseph J. Cannon, George Q. Cannon," Instructor, vol. 79, Aug., 1944, pp. 367-368, Sept., 1944, pp. 418-422. Missionary exper- iences in the Hawaiian Islands. John T. Adams, "Mormon Samoan Vil- lage Notes Founding," Church News, Jan. 1, 1944, p. 6. Description of a Samoan con- ference held in native style. "Two Japanese Elders, First of Their Race from Mission to Serve in Islands," Church News, May 20, 1944, pp. 12-16. The conversion and missionary experiences of two Japanese elders. Emile C. Dunn, "Church Grows on Ton- gan Island," Church News, April 28, 1945. p. 9. Missionary work in the Tongan Islands. Roma Larsen, "President Clissold Takes Hold of New Field Upon Arrival in Japan," Church News, April 24, 1948, p. 4. Activi- ties in the Japanese Mission. Edward L. Clissold, "A Call to Japan," Era, vol. 51, April, 1948, pp. 206-208. The new Japanese Mission. Preston Nibley, "The Gift of Interpre- tation — A Missionary Experience," Church News, March 4, 1944, p. 15. Experiences of first missionaries in the Hawaiian Islands. John Q. Adams, "Samoan Persecutions," Church News, Dec. 1, 1948, p. 3. Church members win right to religious convictions. Matthew Cowley, "Among the Polyne- sians," Era, vol. 51, Nov., 1948, pp. 699, 756-758. Faith-promoiting missionary ex- periences. Rosannah Cannon Irvine, "Hawaii and the Latter-day Saints," R. S. Mag., vol. 36, Mar. 1949, pp. 166-170. History of Hawaiian Mission. Chapter 35. Other Missions — South Africa and Asia. "Central American Missionary Work Opens," Church News, Oct. 25, 1947, p. 4. REFERENCES FOR SEPTEMBER LESSONS William W. Seegmiller, "Report on Ac- tivities in Brazilian Mission," Church News, Oct. 13, 1945, p. 10. Conference report on Brazilian mission. "Missionary Work in South America Makes Definite Gain," Church News, April 17, 1948, p. 6. "The Church in the World Today — Ja- pan," Church News, April 24, 1949, p. 14. Conditions in the Japanese mission. Henry A. Smith, "Chinese Mission Ful- fills Prayer of Humble Merchant," Church News, April 24, 1949, p. 14. Opening of new Chinese Mission. SECOND INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT Old Testament Stories Chapter 34. Samson, the Giant Weakling Editorial, "Samson Was a Weakling" Church News, Jan. 12, 1949, p. 24. Impor- tance of combating temptation. ADVANCED JUNIOR DEPARTMENT The Church of Jesus Christ Lesson 30. Nephi Views Our Day El Ray L. Christiansen, "American Statesmen — Their Attitude Toward God," R. S. Mag., vol. 33, Feb., 1946, pp. 75-78. America to remain a choice land as long as she adheres to righteous principles. Harold B. Lee, "Except the Lord Build the House," Church News, June 30, 1945, pp. 10, 12. Brief discussion of Book of Mor- mon prophecies concerning our day. Adam S. Bennion, "Pioneers of Freedom," Church News, July 28, 1945, pp. 1, 6. Ne- phi's utterances regarding America. Joseph Fielding Smith, "The Marvelous Work and the Wonder," Church News, Aug. 12, 1944, pp. 10, 12. Predictions concerning the Book of Mormon. Joseph F. Merrill, "A Marvelous Book," Church News, Dec. 8, 1945, pp. 10, 12. The coming forth and the translation of the Book of Mormon. Franklin S. Harris, Jr., "The Book of Mormon — Message and Evidences," Church News, July 6, 1946, pp. 6, 7; and "Modern Problems," July 13, 1946, pp. 6, 8. Com- ments on the message of and truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. Franklin S. Harris, Jr., "The Book of Mormon and the Bible," Church News, Aug. 10, 1946, pp. 10, 12. Book of Mormon and Bible compared. John Henry Evans, "Conversions Through the Book of Mormon," Instructor, vol. 79, Oct., 1944, p. 469. The origin and destiny of the Indians. "Elders Take Gospel to Indian Tribe First Time Since Days of Prophet," Church News, Sept. 13, 1947, p. 8. Indian tribe shows ac- tive interest in story of their forefathers. "Missionary Work Opened Among Indi- ans," Church News, Oct. 4, 1947, p. 8. Ca- nadian Indians begin to receive gospel. Spencer W. Kimball, "Responsibility Ours to Take Gospel to Indians," Church News, Oct. 1, 1947, pp. 5, 16. How Indians willing- ly accept gospel when it is brought to them. Lesson 31. A Gentile Crosses Many Waters Levi Edgar Young, "Christopher Colum- bus : Was His Work Designed by God," Church News, Sept. 14, 1946, p. 10. A Brief discussion of Columbus. Levi Edgar Young, "They Prepared the Way," Church News, August 18, 1945, p. 10. Columbus, inspired of God. Howard R. Driggs, "Colonial Founders of America in Literature," R. S. Mag., vol. 33, Aug., 1946, pp. 557, 561. Columbus believed he was inspired of God. Lesson 32. The Conquest of Mexico Spencer W. Kimball, "Weep O World, for the Indian," Era, vol. 50, May, 1947, p. 292. A brief discussion on Cortez in Mexico. Franklin S. Harris, Jr., "Christ in An- cient America," Church News, Sept. 28, 1946, pp. 10, 12. Indian traditions on white Gods. Lesson 33. Englishmen in Search of Freedom Daryl Chase, "Look Unto the Rock, Whence Ye Are Hewn," R. S. Mag., vol. 32, April, 1945, pp. 195-199. Brief com- ments on the Pilgrim migration. Adam S. Bennion, "Pioneers of Free- dom," Church News, July 28, 1945, pp. 1, 6, English background of our freedom. Joseph F. Smith, "Rely Upon the Lord," Era, vol. 49, May, 1946, pp. 289, 320. Sum- mary of events leading up to the Declara- tion of Independence. Levi Edgar Young, "They Prepared the Way," Church News, Aug. 18, 1945, p. 10. A discussion of men and events that pre- pared the way for our freedom. Howard R. Driggs, "Colonial Founders of America in Literature, R. S. Mag., vol. 33, Aug., 1946, p. 557. Inspiration of colo- nial founders. SENIOR DEPARTMENT The Restored Church at Work Chapter 34. Temples and Temple Work (Continued). General Reference: Pictures and cover picture articles running through Instructor, vol. 79, 1944. John A. Widtsoe, "Eternal Hope," Church News, April 1, 1944, pp. 10-12. Vi- carious services for the dead. Matthew Cowley, "Simple Faith in God Will Bring Peace to all Nations," Church News, Oct. 11, 1947, pp. 8-18. Our respon- sibility to dead ancestors. 357 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 Editorial, "The House of the Lord," Kra, vol. 48, Oct., 1945, p. 584. Blessings derived from working in the temple. Harold B. Lee, "In Holy Temples," Church News, April 15, 1945, pp. 10, 12. Temples and temple work. "Evidences and Reconciliations," Era, vol. 47, Sept., 1944, pp. 557, 574. Our obli- gation to the dead. John A. Widtsoe, "Does Temple Marriage Diminish Divorce ?" Era, vol. 51, Oct., 1948, pp. 641, 656. Editorial, "Marriage Should Be Sacred," Church News, May 15, 1949, p. 24. Reasons for temple marriage. Chapter 35. Genealogy. Fern C. Showalter, "Ancestry Is Found by Radio Announcement," Church News, Jan. 15, 1944, p. 12. How valuable family history was acquired from hearing a radio announcement. George F. Webb, "More Than a Coinci- dence," Church News, March 11, 1944, p. 12. Radio announcement gives clue for ob- taining valuable family history. Joseph Fielding Smith, "The Coming of Elijah," Church News, Oct. 7, 1944, pp. 14-16. The significance of the coming of Elijah. Joseph Fielding Smith, "The Evidence of Elijah's Coming," Church News, Oct. 14, 1944, pp. 19. Results of Elijah's coming are far-reaching and manifold. Archibald F. Bennett, "Genealogical So- ciety Records Phenomenal Growth," Church News, Nov. 4, 1944, pp. 8-10. Fifty years of progress. "Evidences and Reconciliations," "How Does Work for the Dead Promote World Peace?" Era, vol. 51, June, 1948, pp. 385, 400. Spirit of unselfishness developed by temple work. J. Reuben Clark, Jr., "Salvation for the Dead," Church News, June 27, 1948, p. 19. Our position in the hereafter determined by our good works. Genealogical Department, "Standards in Research," Church News, Feb. 8, 1947, pp. 5, 9. Seeking after our dead our greatest responsibility. Archibald F. Bennett, "The Great Cause of Tomorrow," Church News, Dec. 20, 1947, p. 20. Modern research in genealogy and its glorious future. Eugene Olsen, "Genealogical Stone Walls," Era, vol. 50, March, 1947, p. 174. How a family searched for twenty years for important genealogical data. Joseph Fielding Smith, "Elijah's Mission to the World," Era, vol. 51, May, 1948, pp. 277, 315. The mission of Elijah. Bruce R. McConkie, "Now Is the Day of Our Salvation," Era, vol. 51, May, 1948. Salvation for the dead. George Albert Smith, "On Searching for Family Records," Era, vol. 49, Aug., 1946, pp. 491, 540. 358 John A. Widtsoe, "The Verdict of Gen- ealogy," Church News, Feb. 2, 1949, p. 23. Genealogy of Joseph Smith. Chapter 36. Joy, the Goal of Life. John A. Widtsoe, "The Objective of Life," Church News, Jan. 29, 1944, pp. 10- 12. Happiness comes from growth which is a product of life and proper living. Editorial, "Wisdom's Paths," Church News, Feb. 26, 1944, p. 1. Adherence to re- ligious beliefs brings happiness. Spencer W. Kimball, "The Peace Which Passeth Understanding," Church News, June 10, 1944, pp. 4, 13. An address to B. Y. U. graduates on a way of life that brings happiness. Editorial, "A Question of Motives," Church News, Dec. 9, 1944, p. 1. Unselfish motives bring joy. Ezra Taft Benson, "Marriage, Home, Family — Part of a Divine Plan," Church News, Oct. 11, 1947, pp. 5, 16. Learning and practicing the gospel in the home brings joy. Mark A. Benson, "Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God," Church News., Dec. 13, 1947, pp. 8, 12. Editorial, "The Glad New Year," Church News, Dec. 27, 1947, p. 1. Attributes that bring happiness. Thomas E. McKay, "Men Are that They Might Have Joy," Era, vol. 50, Nov., 1947, pp. 725, 772. Activity in the church brings joy. Harold B. Lee, "The Abundant Life," Era, vol. 49, Nov., 1946, pp. 702, 759. Our church gives a chartered way for the living of the abundant life. Thorpe B. Isaacson, "The Way to Happi- ness," Era, vol. 51, May, 1948, p. 300. Happiness comes through keeping God's commandments. David O. McKay, "Conference Address," Church News, Oct. 5, 1945, pp. 3, 19. True religion brings happiness. Franklin L. West, "The Joyous Abundant Life," Church News, Jan. 20, 1946, pp. 10, 12. The religious life is the joyous life. Lowell L. Bennion, "The Book of Mor- mon — A Guide to Religious Living," "XII. Man's Search for Happiness," Instructor, vol. 83, Dec, 1948, pp. 567-570. Joy is found by seeking God and His righteousness. Chapter 37. Helps to Safety and Happiness Nicholas G. Smith, "Remember the Sab- bath Day and Keep it Holy," Church News, Jan. 4, 1944, pp. 4, 7. Commandments and views regarding the Sabbath today and anciently. Editorial, "Applies Today," Church News, April 15, 1944, p. 1. Comments on observing the Sabbath. Editorial, "As Old as Time," Church News, May 27, 1944, p. 1. Brief discussion of scriptures on accepting and sustaining living servants of God. REFERENCES FOR 5EPTEMBER LESSONS Editorial, "As a Man Thinketh," Church News, Aug. 12, 1944, p. 1. Right attitudes are safeguards. Editorial, "Be Orthodox," Church News, Aug. 19, 1944, p. 1. Teaching revealed truth. Levi Edgar Young, "Early America and the Sabbath Day," Church News, Sept. 9, 1944, p. 2. Sabbath day observance of dif- ferent people and great men. George Albert Smith, "President Smith Gives Scouting Address," Church News, Feb. 22, 1947, pp. 1, 8. Inspirational advice for young people. Editorial, "Shall We Play on the Sab- bath?" Church News, March 8, 1947, p. 1. The Sabbath is a sacred day. J. Reuben Clark, Jr., "President Clark Counsels Seminary Graduates," Church News, May 17, 1947, pp. 1, 4. Safeguard- ing our happiness. Richard L. Evans, "God is in This Place and I Knew it not," Church News, June 7, 1947, pp. 6, 8. The question of right should govern our decisions. Editorial, "Law of the Sabbath," Church News, July 5, 1947, p. 1. The Sabbath is a sanctified day. Henry D. Moyle, "Doing What We Ought," Church News, June 6, 1948, p. 6. Doing what we ought to do in God's king- dom. Joseph Jacobs, "The Observance of the Sabbath Day," R. S. Mag., vol. 34, Nov., 1947, pp. 787-790. What is proper Sabbath observance ? Harold B. Lee, "Choose the Right," Church News, Jan. 7, 1945, pp. 14, 16; "Problems of Youth," Church News, Jan. 14, 1945, pp. 10, 12; "Ideals," Church News, Feb. 4, 1945, pp. 14, 16 ; "The Con- stitution for a Perfect Life," Church News, Feb. 18, 1945, pp. 14, 16; "The Worth of a Human Soul," Church News* April 1, 1945, pp. 14, 16. Discussions relative to living righteously to safeguard our happi- ness here and hereafter. Editorial, "The Sabbath Day," Church News, Jan. 14, 1946, p. 1. Comments on Sabbath Day observance. Harold B. Lee, "Take Time to Be Holy," Church News, April 22, 1945, p. 10. Sab- bath day observance. Matthew Cowley, "Religion and Moral Reconstruction," Church News, Jan. 6, 1946, Our religion teaches a moral way of life. O. H. Snow, "Sabbath Day Observance," Era, vol. 49, June 1946, p. 360. Adam S. Bennion, "Sunday School Con- ference Address," Instructor, vol. 83, Dec., 1948, pp. 561-564, 570. What to do on the Sabbath Day. ADVANCED SENIOR DEPARTMENT Life in Ancient America General Reference : Lowell L. Bennion, "The Book of Mormon — A Guide to Reli- gious Living," Instructor, a series running through vol. 83, 1948. Chapter 34. Moroni Versus Aitialickiah. Leland H. Monson, "He Who Lives by the Sword," Church News, Jan. 13, 1945, p. 15. Story of Amalickiah. Chapter 37. Nephi. Leland H. Monson, "And the Rains Came," Church News, April 7, 1945, pp. 15-16. Nephi called a famine down upon the people. Archibald F. Bennett, "Nephi, Son of Helaman," Era, vol. 48, May, 1945, pp. 284-286. A discussion of Nephi, son of Helaman, and Nephi, the disciple. GOSPEL MESSAGE DEPARTMENT Good Tidings to All People General Reference: Russel B. Swensen, Instructor, New Testament studies, a series beginning vol. 80, Jan., 1945 and contin- uing through vols. 81 and 82. Chapter 34. Placing First Things First. Mark A. Benson, "Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God," Church News, Dee. 13, 1947, pp. 8, 12. God's chosen people should put his work first. Chapter 35. Humility. Lowell L. Bennion, "Sources of Strength," R. S. Mag., vol. 32, Oct., 1946, pp. 628-629. Charitable people are not proud or intolerant. Lowell L. Bennion, "The Book of Mor- mon — A Guide to Religious Living," "IX. Motives in Religious Living," Instructor, vol. 83, Sept., 1948, pp. 406-409. Book of Mormon "teachings concerning humility Chapter 36. To Forgive and Be Forgiven George Albert Smith, "The Spirit of Forgiveness," Era, vol. 48, Aug., 1945, p. 443. Cultivate the disposition to forgive one another. Editorial, "The Law of Forgiveness," Church News, May 24, 1947, p. 1. We must forgive all men if we expect the Lord to forgive us of our trespasses. Chapter 37. True Neighborliness. Harold B. Lee, "What Is the Church Welfare Plan?" Instructor, vol. 81, July, 1946, pp. 313-316. Editorial, "Who Is My Neighbor?" Era, vol. 48, Aug., 1945, p. 460. A discussion of true neighborliness. Marion G. Romney, "Church Welfare an Opportunity," Era, vol. 47, March, 1944, pp. 140-141. The church welfare plan helps us to live the gospel in its fulness. Editorial, "The Lord's Way," Church News, March 24, 1945, p. 1. The Lord's way of caring for the poor and needy. 359 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 J. Reuben Clark, Jr., "Conference Ad- dress," Church News, April 14, 1945, pp. 1, 15. Discussion of the Church welfare plan. Marion G. Romney, "Significance of Church Welfare," Church News, Oct. 13, 1945, p. 11. Henry D. Moyle, "Welfare Program Fosters Closer Family Relations," Church News, Oct. 11, 1947, pp. 6, 17. The welfare program brings unity in the family and in the church. Harold B. Lee, "Forward in the Wel- fare Program from 1947," Church News, Dec. 20, 1947, p. 7. The welfare program is making a great contribution to the hap- piness of Church members. "Evidences and Reconciliations," "What Did the Pioneers Contribute to the Welfare of Others?" Era, vol. 50, Sept., 1947, pp. 597, 606. Franklin L. West, "Feed My Sheep," Church News, March 16, 1946, pp. 10, 12. Sharing and contributing to the happiness of others brings great satisfaction. Henry D. Moyle, "Feed My Sheep," Church News, April 10, 1948, p. 5. The pri- mary purposes of the welfare program. GENEALOGICAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT The Latter-day Saint Family Chapter 34. Legal Aspects of Marriage "Ward Youth Leadership Outline of Study," Era, vol. 50, Oct., 1947, pp. 668, 669. Assisting young people to associate in- telligently in more ways than mere recrea- tion, in order to better "judge the merits of a contemplated marriage partner and be better prepared to shoulder responsibilities of marriage. Chapter 35. New Horizons for the Family David O. McKay, "Marriage and Divorce," Era, vol. 48, May, 1945, pp. 238, 239, 314. Harold B. Lee, "The Rapture of the Mo- ment or the Peace of Years," Church News, May 5, 1945, pp. 10, 12. Questions of last- ing value discussed. Chapter 36. New Horizons for the Family John A. Widtsoe, "Religion and the Fami- ly," Church News, April 29, 1944, p. 10. Need of instruction in family relationships. Harold B. Lee, "Toward Happy Homes," Church News, May 19, 1945, pp. 10, 12. Values that make for ultimate joy should be sought after. Joseph Fielding Smith, "Celestial Mar- riage Leads to Fulness of Glory," Church News, Oct. 12, 1946, pp. 7, 16. Marriage for time and all eternity necessary to attain the highest degree of glory. Editorial, "Family Prayer," Church News, Nov. 29, 1947, p. 1. Strength and unity where family prayer is practiced, 360 George Albert Smith, "The Family Hour," Era, vol. 51, April, 1948, p. 201, 248. Im- portance of home evening in maintaining true Latter-day Saint family. Chapter 37. The Family Unit Archibald F. Bennett, "How A Quorum Might Encourage Gathering, Compiling of Genealogy," Church News, Jan. 19, 1946, p. 2. Personal family records, guidance in re- search, and related subjects. Joseph Fielding Smith, "The Eternity of the Family," Church News, Dec. 9, 1944, pp. 10, 12. Marriage was instituted by God to endure eternally. "What Is Our Personal Obligation for the Salvation of the Dead?" Era, vol. 47, Sept., 1944, pp. 557, 574. Importance of genealogical research to Latter-day Saints. GOSPEL DOCTRINE DEPARTMENT Doctrine and Covenants Studies General Reference: T. Edgar Lyon, "The Doctrine and Covenants and the Church," Instructor, vol. 84, a series running through 1949. Lesson 32. Prophecy on War. David O. McKay, "Will Nations Avert a World War III?" Era, vol. 47, Nov., 1944, pp. 657, 708. Will nations be wise enough to avert a third world war? J. Reuben Clark, Jr., "Demand for Pro- per Respect of Human Life," Era, vol. 49, Nov., 1946, pp. 688, 740. The futility of war on human life and effort. Melchizedek Priesthood Department, "The Great Prophecy on War," Church News, June 27, 1948, p. 6. Lesson 33. Gospel Light and Redemption of the Soul. Stephen L Richards, "Essentials for Spiritual Development," Era, vol. 48, May, 1945, pp. 245, 289. A leader expresses con- cern for the spiritual welfare of members. Harold B. Lee, "Spiritual Re-Birth and Death," Era, vol. 50, Nov., 1947, pp. 716, 752. Church members urged to so live that they will be guided by the Holy Ghost. Milton R. Hunter, "The Blessings of Eternal Life," Era, vol. 50, Nov. 1947, pp. 732, 778. We must live the gospel in order to attain exaltation. David O. McKay, "Address on Easter and the Resurrection," Church News, April 5, 1947, pp. 1, 8. The crucified Jesus is the resurrected Christ, the Redeemer of man- kind. Harold B. Lee, "Out of the Shadows into Life and Light," Church News, June 2, 1945, pp. 10, 12. Discussion of the resur- rection. — more on page 363 (junior Sunday School COORDINATOR, EVA MAY GREEN SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH LESSONS PLANNED FOR THE PRIMARY DEPARTMENT A ndre Maurois says in his recent autobiography that it has been his observation that the people who retain a faith in life throughout the years, in spite of trials and tribulations, are the ones who have had the good fortune to enjoy a happy childhood. It is the aim of the primary de- partment to contribute to that happiness and faith, first, by creat- ing an awareness of God and the good He has put in this world for our use, second, by helping children in their human relationships, third, by leading them to worthy pur- poses and worthy ways of attain- ing them, and, fourth, by deepen- ing their appreciation of the world in which we live. Every Sunday School class should become an hour of better living, and the child should go forth eagerly, aware of immediate opportunities for better living and anxious to participate in them. Life then becomes a total process instead of isolated sections. The lesson material for the pri- mary department has been divided into several units. A general objec- tive has been selected for each unit, and a number of specific problems have been listed. The aim has been to suggest lesson material toward helping the teacher in directing the child's responses regarding his own problems. As the titles of our manuals, "Living Our Religion" and "Learn- ing, Loving and Living" indicate, the primary department course of study stresses right living. Under the heading "Joy Comes Through Sharing Responsibilities," there is a group of lessons planned to help boys and girls learn to share with others. Activities are suggested to give opportunities for sharing. In three units, lessons are planned to help children grow in apprecia- tion of, first, God and his great world, second, their homes and families, third, their country and state, and, fourth, their church, its leaders, and its principles. The units "We Grow Close to God When We Follow His Teachings" and "The Good Latter-day Saint is a Good Citizen" group together lessons planned to acquaint the children with some of the standards by which Latter-day Saints live. "Learning Something of Our- selves" and "Controlling Ourselves Is the Best Way to Serve Others" are two units of work planned to help the child evaluate and improve his own behavior. Lessons on being honest, cheerful, courageous, for- giving, friendly, punctual, and 361 THE INSTRUCTOR • JULY, 1949 obedient are worked out in an at- tempt to help the child see some of the desirable qualities he might de- velop in his own life. An attempt is made to help him find ways to put these values into his daily liv- ing. These various units of work are planned in an attempt to help meet the religious needs of boys and girls. Some of these needs are: 1. Learning to love God 2. Growing in appreciation and consideration of others 3. Learning to be happy 4. Supplanting fear with faith 5. Learning the value of prayer 6. Desiring baptism 7. Telling and living the truth 8. Gaining some knowledge of Biblical and Book of Mormon characters 9. Gaining some knowledge of the history of our Church In teaching these lessons planned for the spiritual growth of six- and seven-year-old boys and girls, re- member there are many paths to a child's heart. Draw freely upon his own experiences. Help him to see the relationship of this little bit of his own living to the living of all people. Causes and outcomes should be consciously linked in his mind. Help him to be sensitive to the needs of those around him and to see how his own actions affect them. Arrange his experience to give him practice in constructive group co- operation — the gateway to the bro- therhood of man. — Margaret Ipson 362 r PHE discussion next month will cover the spiritual influence of the musical activities of the Junior Sunday School program. SACRAMENT GEM (Prelude and postlude to use with gem will be found on page 352.) I will think of Jesus And in His name I'll pray That I may love and serve Him Upon this holy day. SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL The following teaching materials may be used for lesson enrichment in any department of the Junior Sunday School. Verses which build faith through explaining the way of the world. Rain The rain is raining all around, It falls on field and tree, It rains on the umbrellas here And on the ships at sea. — Robert Louis Stevenson A Shower Shower came; In I came; Blue sky came! — India Good Night Good night! good night! Far flies the night; But still God's love Shall flame above, Making all bright. Good night! Good night! — Victor Hugo JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL Wind- Song Far on the desert ridges Stands the cactus Lo, the blossoms swaying To and fro, the blossoms swaying, swaying. — Pima Indian's Medicine Song Lullaby Puva puva puval In the trail the beetles On each other's backs are sleeping. So on mine, my baby, thou. Puva puva puva. — Hopi Indians MUSIC IN THE JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL (Continued from page 351) children live in the influences of School music activities, let us re- the religious truths as set forth in member that there are sermons in our Latter-day Saint songs. The songs, and that through the sim- book, Latter-day Saint Songs for plest songs can we touch the heart Little People, which is published by of a child. — Beth Hooper the Deseret Sunday School Union Board, is another good source of (Another article on "Music in songs concerning the gospel. the Junior Sunday School" will ap- Through all our Junior Sunday pear next month.) WARD FACULTY— TEACHER IMPROVEMENT (Continued from page 355) What were the things that stamped them as the teachers to be remem- bered? Who was it that said: "All teachers fall into three classes: Those who are forgotten — Those who are forgiven — Those who are cherished in memory. What a challenge to you and to me! — Adam S. Bennion REFERENCES FOR SEPTEMBER (Continued from page 360) Joseph F. Merrill, "Shall We Live Be- yond the Grave?" Church News, Oct. 6, 1945, pp. 10, 12. Lesson 34. Meek Shall Inherit the Earth. Russel B. Swensen, "Blessed Are the Meek," Instructor, vol. 80, Sept., 1945, pp. 418, 422. A discussion of the beatitude. Lesson 35. The Lord's Second Coming. Charles A. Callis, "Our Glorious Destiny," Era, vol. 48, Nov., 1945, p. 648. Events prior to the coming of the Savior. Ezra Taft Benson, "A Major Responsi- bility," Era, vol. 50, June, 1947, pp. 261, 400. Our duty is to preach the gospel and warn the people. Joseph Fielding Smith, "The Dispensa- tion of the Fulness of Times," Church News, June 10, 1944, pp. 14, 16 ; Prepara- tion for the Coming of the Lord," Church News, June 17, 1944, pp. 10, 12. Prepara- tion for the second coming of the Lord. 363 HUMOR, WIT, MB WISDOM GEOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING Johnny had finished a difficult geography lesson. On his way home he witnessed a serious accident. He came running into the house and exclaimed, "Say, Jack "Williams fell out of his car and nearly broke his peninsula." "What in the world do you mean, Johnny?" asked his mother. "Peninsula! He fell out and al- most broke his peninsula — a long neck stretching out to see." "Everybody in our family is some kind of an animal," remarked Tommy. "What do you mean?" asked his mother. "Why, Mother, you're a dear, you know." "Ye-s," replied the mother thoughtfully. "And I guess baby is Mother's little lamb." "Sure," approved Tommy. "And I'm the kid, and Sis is a chicken, and Auntie is a cat, and little bro- ther is a pig, and Dad's the goat, and " "That's enough, Thomas." "Could I have tomorrow off, sir, to help my wife with the spring housecleaning?" "No, we're much too busy." "Thank you, sir. I knew I could rely on you." 364 THE WISDOM OF ISRAEL* The Wisdom of Spinoza (1632-1677) On Love He who lives according to reason endeavors to the utmost of his power to outweigh another man's hate, anger or despite against him with love or highmindedness. . . . He who chooses to avenge wrong by requiting it with hatred is as- suredly miserable. But he who strives to cast out hatred by love may fight his fight in joy and con- fidence. On Enforced Order If slavery, rudeness and desola- tion are to be called peace, then is peace the most wretched state of mankind. Truly there are more and sharper disputes between parents and children than between masters and slaves ; and yet it were no good housekeeping to make the father into a master, and hold the children for slaves. It makes for slavery, not for peace, to confer unlimited power on one man. The truth of a thing does not be- come greater by its frequent repe- tition, nor is it lessened by lack of repetition. The wise man is a greater asset to a nation than is a king. ♦An anthology by Lewis Brown, Random House, New York. Used by permission. While Brother Brimley guided Los Angeles Stake Sunday Schools during "World War II, records were made in Junior Sunday School per- formance and attendance (one ward reaching an attendance of nearly two hundred) , library work, and faculty meetings that stand out in the entire history of Latter-day Saint Sunday Schools. Wilford C. Brimley's first Sunday School job was in Salt Lake City's Fifth Ward, where as a Sabbath school tot his feet had dangled from the high benches in the adobe meetinghouse. There, when only 18, he was named to the ward superintendency. One of the first "follow-up" jobs was to tap each Sunday on the window of the organist's home to get her up in time for prayer meeting. It is such checking-up that has brought success to Wilford C. Brim- ley, who has directed Sunday Schools from Nottingham, England, to Cali- fornia's coast. He is one of the all-time stalwarts in the cause. — Wendell J. Ashton GENERAL BOARD COMMITTEES Lesson Departments TEACHER TRAINING H. Aldous Dixon A. Parley Bates William P. Miller Addie L. Swapp GOSPEL DOCTRINE Gerrit de Jong J. Holman Waters Hugh B. Brown Henry Eyring William E. Berrett GENEALOGICAL A. William Lund Thomas L. Martin Archibald F. Bennett THE GOSPEL MESSAGE Carl F. Eyring Don B. Col ton Richard E. Folland ADVANCED SENIORS Earl J. Glade Leland H. Monson Carl J. Christensen SENIORS Ralph B. Keeler David Lawrence McKay Wilford Moyle Burton ADVANCED JUNIOR Wallace F. Bennett Wendell J. Ashton Edith Ryberg W. Lowell Castleton JUNIORS (same as Advanced Juniors) 2ND INTERMEDIATE Kenneth S. Bennion Inez Witbeck Nellie H. Kuhn 1ST INTERMEDIATE Le Roy Bishop Lucy G. Sperry Melba Glade JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL Eva May Green Co-ordinator PRIMARY Margaret Ipson Hazel Fletcher Young KINDERGARTEN Lorna Call Alder Claribel W. Aldo-u Hazel W. Lewis NURSERY Marif Fox Felt Addie L. Swapp MISSION SUNDAY SCHOOLS Don B. Col ton A. William Lund Richard E. Folland STANDARD.- (Check-up and ro!iow-up) David Lawrence McKay Thomas L. Martin A. Parley Bates Inez Witbeck W. Lowell Castleton FACULTY MEETING Adam S. Bennion Eva May Green Marion G. Merkley A. Le Roy Bishop Special Committees ENLISTMENT I. Holman Waters Lucy G. Sperry Wilford Moyle Burton PUBLIC RELATIONS Earl J. Glade Wendell J. Ashton Claribel W. Aldous LIBRARIES Wendell J. Ashtor. J. Holman Waters Lorna Call Alder MUSIC Alexander Schreiner Vernon ]. LeeMaster Lowell M. Durham Florence S. Allen Beth Hooper CONSULTANTS Leland H. Monson, Book of Mormon Thoma* L. Martin. Old Testament Carl F. Eyring, New Testament A, William Lund, Church History Archibald F. Bennett, Genealogy Don B. Col ton, Church Doctrine HE HAS THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TOUCH Cunday School members around the world sing "Thanks For The Sab- ^ bath School." They could also appropriately sing thanks for men and women like Wilford C. Brimley. They are the "behind-the-scenes" people who have helped make Latter- day Saint Sabbath schools what they are today. Wilford Brimley has been a stake Sunday School superintendent in two stakes, a superintendent in four wards and a branch, an assistant ward superintendent in two wards, and a mem- ber of a stake board. Now he is teaching an advanced junior class in Santa Monica (California) Ward. And wherever this quiet, friendly little man has gone, that phase of Sabbath school work that he has touched has seemed to glitter like gold. Take his present class, for instance. It pretty much runs itself. Boys and girls elect new officers each quarter of the year. They open the class, close it, and arrange for special functions such as parties. A dijflf erent pupil gives the lesson each week, and class members busy themselves with such projects as making maps covering the Apostle Paul's four missionary jour- neys. The teacher contributes illustrative material for lesson points and, with ques- tions, leads the discussion that follows. As ward and stake superintendent, Brother Brimley operated the same way. A genius for organization, he set high standards, with his associates outlined procedures, and then quietly and effectively "followed- up," giving full power as well as the spotlight to his stake board and ward leaders. "Our stake board meetings were held each week on a scheduled evening," recalls Marie Fox Felt, one of his Granite Stake Board members now on the general board. "There, reports were made, and visits were as- signed for the following Sunday. They were planned visits; nothing 'hit- or-miss,' and each was followed by a memorandum to the ward superin- tendency. — more on other side WILFORD C. BRIMLEY