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“Mormonism” in South Africa

Improvement Era, vol. 15, no. 5, March 1912, p. 423

Whitney, C. Byron

Mormonism." In spite of stormy weather, a good, if not large, audience greeted the elders, and to recompense for the lack of members, all seemed to have come with an honest desire to learn the truth and gain a correct idea of the subject under discussion. The elders occupied more than an hour, and after each speech applause of approval followed. The time was given over to questions and answers, all of which were asked and answered to the approval and satisfaction of those present. In his closing remarks, the chairman, commenting upon President Blatter's answer to the question, Where is God? took occasion to remind the audience how often great and troublesome questions could be answered in a most simple manner. Hearty thanks were tendered the elders, with an invitation to address the society at future dates. After the meeting, friendly words and hand-shakes were exchanged by the members and the elders. The prevailing sentiment, as expressed by the chairman, was that they would now know how much to believe of the stories circulated about our Church and people. The evening closed with a great victory for the truth, and the elders believe that many friends were made for the work of the Lord in that city."