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Resolved, That it is our understanding that in case of separation of husband and wife, one of which is guilty of the crime of fornication, or adultery, the other becomes released from the marriage bond, and if they so desire may obtain a divorce and marry again.
Second. Whereas, That as a quorum we do not approve the further publication and sale of the History of Joseph Smith and the Church, written by E. W. Tullidge; and Whereas, Bro. Jason W. Briggs was appointed years ago to write a history of the Reorganization; Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we earnestly request Bro. Briggs to proceed at once to prepare and complete the work required at his hands, and submit the same to the church for approval.
The first preamble and resolution in the above were subsequently adopted by the annual conference of 1884.
The Bishop's report was referred to a committee consisting of Phineas Cadwell, J. T. Kinneman, and C. A. Beebe. The committee reported finding it correct. The itemized report was published in full as a supplement to Saints' Herald for May 26, 1883.
The report is too voluminious [voluminous] for insertion. A summary of all property would be too long, but the cash account showed a total net balance on hand of $4,686.65.
W. H. Curwen resigned as a member of the Board of Publication, and Elijah Banta was appointed to succeed him.
Preamble and resolutions were presented by Charles Derry and John Hawley, providing for the holding of reunions. This was discussed at length and finally referred to a committee consisting of W. W. Blair, Charles Derry, and John Hawley. This committee subsequently reported as follows:
The committee to whom was committed the papers in respect to reunion meetings by the church, beg leave to report that they respectfully recommend that this conference advise that mission and district authorities arrange for such reunions for religious services, when and where it may be by them deemed best.
This was adopted, and thus was inaugurated the system of holding reunions which has since been so extensively followed in different parts of the church.
The committee on representation, through its chairman,
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