| 595 The First Quorum of Elders reported the resignation of George Adams as a member of that quorum.
The Second Quorum of Elders reported the loss of William Anderson and Stephen Maloney by death, and the loss of W. E. Peak and J. W. Wight by ordination to the office of seventy; and the enrollment of C. A. Butterworth, S. W. Hogue, B. Kester, and Warren Turner to fill the vacancies.
The Third Quorum of Elders reported that they had dropped W. C. Kenyon, and enrolled J. T. Turner, B. Robinson, J. E. Malcolm, H. R. Harder, S. B. Robinson. O. P. Sutherland, and E. E. Bradley, making the quorum complete.
The Fourth Quorum of Elders reported losses as follows: James Foxall, J. T. Clark, D. A. Frampton, A. M. Caudell, by expulsion; B. F. Curr, P. H. Reinsimer, R. Thrutchly, and B. F. Baggs, by death; and H. H. Robinson by ordination to the seventy. They also reported the enrollment of E. L. Page, H. E. Goff, W. L. Booker, John Shippy, John McKenzie, E. B. Morgan, Moses W. Gaylord, Henry Holdsworth, and A. W. Thompson to fill the vacancies.
The Fifth Quorum of Elders reported that they had dropped P. P. Powell, and enrolled Abner Lloyd, Thomas Worrell, William Sparring, J. D. Erwin, B. A. Atwell, A. Haws, Samuel Brown, J. G. Smith, and V. D. Baggerly.
The First Quorum of Priests reported that they had dropped
should be none between the ministers of the law. There is danger, however, and that danger arises from misunderstanding; but time will dispel this. By an earnest seeking for wisdom a better understanding will be reached. Be at peace with each other, and be not afraid that the work will unduly suffer from the earnest, honest efforts of the ministry, whoever they may be.
Let the question respecting the epistle of the Twelve rest till next conference. Place it on record so that all may be informed concerning it. Be not urgent, nor over persistent, in the exercise of authority, for that begets antagonism, and antagonism brings darkness.
The division that now exists in the council results from misunderstanding.
The ministry must bear patiently with each other till unity be reached.
The watchmen in Zion should see eye to eye.
Thus far I have spoken under the impression of the Spirit, in answer to my prayers and the prayers of my brethren. Of myself I add:
In your ministrations do not animadvert upon the work of others. If rumors arise seek each other and quietly and frankly talk matters over, and you will find that much of the trouble will be dissipated. Do not reflect unkindly upon the work or policy of your fellow laborers. Do not take for granted all that you hear. Be patient and forbearing with each other, and be at peace with yourselves and with your coministers everywhere.
Given at Independence, Missouri, April 17,1888. H. A. STEBBINS, Clerk of Council.
Approved by President Smith, May 17,1888.
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