--- title: Improvement Era description: Monthly periodical of the Mormon church, 1897 onward. This library holds the issues of November 1897 to December 1930. authors: - Anderson, Edward H. collections: - periodicals tags: - magazine - improvement-era periodical: Improvement Era volume: 28 number: 9 published: 1925-07 publisher: Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations publisher_place: Salt Lake City language: en type: magazine reference: "Edward H. Anderson, “The M. I. A. June Conference and Jubilee,” *Improvement Era 28, no. 9 (July 1925)*: 897–916." source: url: https://archive.org/details/improvementera2809unse transcription: Transcribed from the Internet Archive scan of each issue (the item for each issue is named in the issue's own source); unnumbered advertising leaves are omitted, printed page numbers are kept as page markers. identifier: improvementera2809unse start_page: 897 end_page: 916 rights: status: public-domain basis: US publication 1930 or earlier (published 1925-07) source: https://archive.org/details/improvementera2809unse publication_year: 1925 note: The Internet Archive item metadata carries a blanket "© Copyright by Intellectual Reserve, Inc." notice. The library owner judged it inapplicable because this issue was published in 1925, before 1931; a scan-level notice does not restore copyright. --- # The M. I. A. June Conference and Jubilee THE M. I. A. JUNE CONFERENCE AND JUBILEE Reported by Edward H. Anderson Without any doubt the M. I A. Conference and celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the Y. M. M. I. A., held in Salt Lake City, June 6-10, was the best attended, the largest and most noteworthy gathering of young people ever witnessed in the history of the Church. All the general meetings in the Tabernacle were over- crowded and the instructions were of a thrilling and inspirational character. The pageant and the musical and literary contests were wonderful in presentation, color and execution. The Past, the Present and the Future of the great organization were delightfully pictured. The over three-mile parade, including 12,000 of the youth of Zion, representing 100,000 devoted workers was unequalled in the history of the city and the state. This parade was a fitting climax to the great convention and awakened the 60,000 people or more, who gathered to watch its far-flung lines, to the magnitude, strength, earnestness and devotion of the great organization, established to form moral character, to in- culcate in the youth of the land the standards of the gospel and a testimony of the Divinity of Jesus Christ. One can scarcely comprehend or appreciate its marvelous importance in its operation for the mutual improvement of the young people of the Church in these directions, nor how potent it must be in shaping the destiny of the Church and the community in general. Five full days and evenings were crowded to capacity, with ac- tivities so rapidly following upon the. heels each of the other that there was little time for anything but intense movement. The pro- grams were well prepared and went off like clock work. The registration of delegates took place at the Assembly Hall all day on Saturday with Benjamin Goddard in charge. Registration continued in the Church Office Building in the evening after 7:30 A reception to all the delegates in honor of the First Presidency and general authorities of the Church was held in the Church Office Building. In addition, at the Deseret Gymnasium at 8 o'clock social dances, mixing games, and refreshments were enjoyed by the thou- sands who visited that place; and likewise, in the Odeon Hall at the same hour there was social dancing and refreshments, all under the direction of the Committee on Recreation, Ephraim E. Erickson, Lucy W. Smith, in charge. It was an auspicious start and everybody enjoyed the getting acquainted. On Sunday morning, 10 o'clock, the first general session was held in the Tabernacle with Superintendent George Albert Smith and Presi- 898 IMPROVEMENT ERA dent Martha H. Tingey presiding who delivered addresses of welcome. The organ music was by Professor John J. McClellan; a tenor solo by John W. Summerhays, an address by Maria Y. Dougall, of the Young Ladies' General Board. At this meeting Elder Junius F. Wells, the founder of the organization under commission of President Brigham Young, and who planned and visioned the great Jubilee parade, de- livered a stirring speech on "Brigham Young's Vision and the Strug- gles and Achievements in its Realization." Elder Wells rose to the occasion and delivered a very effective address. Assistant Superin- tendent Richard R. Lyman spoke on "Our Appreciation of the Past, the Glory of the Present, our Vision of the Future." The 2 o'clock session was under the direction of the First Presi- dency of the Church with music furnished by the Tabernacle choir, A. C. Lund director. President Heber J. Grant presided. One of the leading addresses delivered was by President Brigham H. Roberts, one of the early and most energetic workers in the cause of Mutual Improvement, especially in its revival in 1897, the establishment of the Improvement Era, and the writing and directing of the studies of the young men in the early manuals adopted for their classes. He gave a telling address upon the Deity of Jesus Christ. President Heber J. Grant gave an excellent address on the advancement and purpose of the Y. M. M. I. A. President Grant has always been a staunch supporter of the organization, being a member of the first association formed, and he worked unceasingly in the General Superintendency, and in other ways in establishing the organization upon its present footing. He was particularly active in the organization and establishment of the Improvement Era, of which he is now the chief editor, and on every occasion possible, in the multiplicity of his other duties, his encourage- ment is lent to the youth of Zion through these organizations. Ad- dresses were given also by Presiding Bishop Sylvester Q. Cannon and President Charles W. Nibley. The Tabernacle was crowded to its full capacity, hundreds standing in the aisles, both in the galleries and in the main hall. Other hundreds were unable to gain admission. In the evening a general joint session of the M. I. A. and Primary Associations was held in the Tabernacle, the theme being the new M. I. A. slogan for 1925-26. The Cottonwood stake M. I. A. male chorus, W. F. Robinson, conductor, sang a selection, and the Primary Association children rendered a song service of six numbers under direction of Matilda W. Cahoon. The main address was de- livered by Elder Orson F. Whitney, of the Council of the Twelve, who spoke on the M. I. A. slogan, "We Stand for an Individual Testimony of the Divinity of Jesus Christ." If the hall had been crowded to capacity in the afternoon and morning, it was certainly more than crowded in the evening. Thousands were unable to gain admission. The splendid sermon of Elder Whitney touched the hearts of the people and awakened a love for the Lord and a determina- tion in the hearts of the youth to live by His gospel standards. Some of M. I. A. CONFERENCE AND JUBILEE 899 the musical exercises were, a violin solo by Willard E. Weihe, and a song, "I Know that My Redeemer Lives," by Superintendent Melvin J. Ballard and the congregation. On Monday, June 8, a general joint session of the Young Ladies' and Young Men's Associations' was held in the Assembly Hall from 9 to 12 o'clock in which members of the Boards treated organization and membership, community singing, relationships and objectives in recreation, the slogan for 1925-26, the new reading course, Sunday evening joint programs, and a talk by Elder George H. Brimhall, of the Advanced Senior class, on, "The Adult and the M. I. A.," also a paper on the study of this class for 1925-26, by Mrs. Grace Cannon Neslen. At noon on Monday the Y. M. M. I. A. Superintendents' luncheon was given in the Hotel Utah. A luncheon to the stake super- intendents, or the accredited representatives in case any stake superinten- dent was absent, was enjoyed by representatives from every stake. A talk to the superintendents on the finances of the organization was given by Elder Melvin J. Ballard in which the fund and the Improvement Era, of which he is the business manager, was presented before the organizations, and the list of stakes obtaining 5% of the population as subscribers of the Era was read; also the stakes that had 100% of the general fund paid and the stakes winning 100% efficiency. The luncheon was a complete success. STAKES HAVING PAID 100% GENERAL FUND Alberta, Bingham, Boise, Box Elder, Cassia, Cottonwood, Deseret, Franklin, Fremont, Gunnison, Hyrum, Idaho, Lethbridge, Liberty, Los Angeles, Malad, Morgan, Mount Ogden, North Davis, North Sanpete, North Weber, Ogden, Oquirrh, Pocatello, Salt Lake, Sevier, Snowflake, South Davis, Star Valley, Taylor, Teton, Tintic, Uintah, Union, Woodruff, Grant, and Minidoka. STAKES HAVING SENT IN 5% IN ERA SUBSCRIPTIONS Alberta, Box Elder, Lethbridge, and Taylor. STAKES RAVING SENT IN ONE LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR EACH WARD Alberta, Bannock, Bear Lake, Benson, Big Horn, Bingham, Boise, Box Elder. Curlew, Deseret, Ensign, Franklin, Fremont, Granite, Grant, Hyrum, Juab, Juarez, Lethbridge, Los Angeles, Malad, Maricopa, Millard, Moapa, Montpelier, Morgan. Mount Ogden, North Davis, Oneida. Pocatello, Rigby, St. George, St. Joseph. San Juan, San Luis, Sevier, Shelley, South Davis, Taylor, Tintic, Wayne, Weber, Young, Minidoka. EFFICIENCY REPORT FOR 19 24-2 5 The following twenty-one stakes received 100% in the efficiency report for 19 24-2 5, and were awarded efficiency certificates by the General Superintendency at the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, June 9, 1925: January: Liberty, South Davis, Fremont; February: Cache, Kanab, North Davis. North Sanpete, Boise, Franklin, Malad, Pocatello, Lethbridge, Snowflake, Star Valley, Taylor, Hyrum; March: Ogden, Alberta, Union, Woodruff; April: Maricopa. On Monday afternoon a special departmental session was held in the Deseret Gymnasium, Ephraim E. Erickson and Lucy W. Smith, chairmen, at which the recreation officers were presented with a com- prehensive statement of the field of recreation; also Bulletin No. 5, 900 IMPROVEMENT ERA on recreation matters by Claude C. Cornwall, and leadership training in recreation, a ten-minute speech, by Charlotte Stewart, followed by a discussion. The Junior and Senior departments of the Y. M. M. I. A. met in the Assembly Hall, with Superintendent George Albert Smith presiding. He gave a report of the National Council meeting of the Boy Scouts of America recently held and of which he is the National representative. "The Relationship of the Boy Scout Movement to the Y. M. M. I. A. and the Advanced Junior Department," followed by a general discussion, "M Men's program and the Senior Department," and "Our Opportunity Through a Fathers and Sons' Outing" by Oscar A. Kirkham, were treated, followed by a spirited address by Superintendent Melvin J. Ballard on "Using Ourselves and Our Program in Winning the Delinquent Boy." The Assembly Hall was filled to capacity and much interest was taken in the discussion and the presentation of the subjects. The Past, the Present, the Future "The Torch of Inspiration," an M. I. A. Pageant of the Past, Present and Future, was presented Monday Evening, under the direc- tion of the General Boards, Superintendent George Albert Smith presiding, in the great Tabernacle. This was one of the most in- spiring sights that has ever been presented before the people. As in the preceding meetings in the Tabernacle, hundreds were turned away unable to find room. The pageant treated Part I, of the Past, (a) "The Awakening," which included the meditations of President Young on the necessity of doing something for the youth of Zion. The readers were Harold Goff and Margaret Caldwell, and the cast con- sisted of Drama, Lynn Richards; Music, Ethel S. Anderson; Literature, Emma E. Lindsay; Science, Rosco Grover; Babylon, Arlene Ridges. The characters in the presentations were provided by the Liberty stake. Text written by W. O. Robinson. Music arranged and composed by B. Cecil Gates. (b) "Organization of the Retrenchment Association," a one- act play, written by Elen Wallace. (c) "Commission to Junius F. Wells to Organize the Y. M. M. I. A.," a one-act play, written by Claude C. Cornwall. Part II, The Present, Consisting of chorus, introductory recitative and grand banner tableau of the twelve slogans. This feature was very interesting and emphasized also the work of the Mutual Improvement Associations, Boy Scouts, Advanced Juniors, Bee-Hive Girls, Junior Girls, M Men, Gleaner Girls, Advanced Senior co-educational ac- tivities, and Recreation, and was presented in tableau form by people of Grant and Granite stakes, followed by a grand tableau and the in- troduction of the new slogan. Part III, The Future. This consisted of a procession of torch bearers, representatives of the various stakes throughout the Church, M. I. A. CONFERENCE AND JUBILEE 901 with a salutation to the torch bearers and the presentation of torches, President Heber J. Grant ascended the steps arranged before the great curtain of the Tabernacle followed by Superintendent George Albert Smith and President Martha H. Tingey of the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Improvement Associations, and standing at the head with the torch bearers from the various stakes gathered around, President Heber J. Grant presented a torch to Superintendent George Albert Smith and one to President Martha H. Tingey. The grand tableau was thrilling in the extreme, symbolizing the onward march of the M. I. A. to glori- fied manhood and womanhood. This was followed by a recitative introducing the illumination of the M. I. A. monogram, "The Glory of God is Intelligence;" a second recitative, and a grand triumphant chorus: "Oh, Hark! A glorious sound is heard In triumph of the Right As Zion's youth in league with Truth, Go forth in wondrous might, They raise their voice in loyal shout — A great victorious cry: Jehovah Reigns! Lord God of Hosts, All Hail Thee! King most High!" — W. O. ROBINSON. The music for this part was provided by B. Cecil Gates; E. H. Eastmond, Pageant Master; W. O. Robinson, Dramatic Director; Evangeline T. Beesley, Assistant Music Director; J. J. McClellan, Organist; Singers, Tabernacle Choir, assisted by M. I. A. Units; Orchestra, M. I. A. Symphony. The message to the Torch Bearers was read by Supt. Smith. The message of the Torch Bearers To the Officers and Members of the Mutual Improvement Associations, Dear Brethren and Sisters — From the spirit typified by the light of this Torch of Inspiration shining brilliantly in this the great Pageant of our M. I. A. Jubilee, we send you our greeting and our: blessing. May this spirit permeate every stake and ward and branch and enter the heart of every officer and youth and maiden enlisted in the glorious Mutual Improvement Cause! We are celebrating our Jubilee. For half a century our organizations have stood the test and have contributed to the development of peace and happiness in the lives of thousands. Much has been realized, but much more will be accomplished, as the two great associations, organized under the direction of the Prophet of the Lord fifty years ago, march steadily forward, exemplifying in their lives their splendid slogans and unitedly holding aloft their banner, "The Glory of God Is Intelligence." The next fifty years portend great things for those whose lives are righteous, who gladly yield obedience to the principles of revealed Truth: Keeping themselves free from the sins of the world. Honoring God's holy Priesthood, Rendering unto him their devotions on His holy Day, Observing the Word of Wisdom, Paying their tithes and offerings, and Ever seeking counsel and help from their heavenly Father. This is our Jubilee year. Let us fittingly commemorate it by making 902 IMPROVEMENT ERA it a year of Testimony, a year in which all of our hundred thousand young men and young women shall stand upon their feet and speak that which they believe and know concerning the Gospel and concerning the Divine Mission of the Redeemer. In all solemnity we commend to you our Slogan. We Stand for an Individual Testimony of the Divinity of Jesus Christ. May we bear this witness in thought and word and in every deed of our lives. Your Brethren and Sisters. Geo. Albert Smith Richard R. Lyman Melvin J. Ballard General Superintendency Y. M. M. I. A- Martha H. Tingey Ruth May Fox Lucy Grant Cannon General Presidency Y. L. M. I. A. On Tuesday morning, the 9th, at the Tabernacle the theme was "Our New Slogan." Dr. George H. Brimhall treated the subject, "What is a Testimony?" and Elder Heber C. Iverson, "Steps in Securing and Maintaining a Testimony of the Divinity of Jesus Christ;" and President Nephi L. Morris of the Salt Lake stake gave a "Personal Testimony of the Divinity of Jesus Christ as a Factor in Character Building." Dr. Adam S. Bennion, superintendent of Church Schools, treated "The Life of Jesus Christ as Recorded in the New Testament as Good Reading." On the afternoon of Tuesday the try-out contests were held in music and public speaking, at various places at 1:15 p. m. This consisted of all M. I. A. bands,, Y. M. M. I. A. choruses, M Men's quartets, M Men's public speaking, Y. L. M. I. A. choruses and Gleaner Girls' public speaking — all the entries that were made in musical and literary contest work, there being 14 stakes represented in M Men's public speaking; 20 in male chorus, 10 in M Men's quartet, 13 in the M. I. A. band contest, 39 in Y. L. M. I. A. Senior public speaking. The following entries were made in musical and literary contest work: M Men Public Speaking: Montpelier, Deseret, Weber, Boise, Utah, Maricopa, Cache District, Los Angeles, Division 9 S. L. C, No. Sanpete, Fremont No. 4, Parowan, Calif. Mission, Pioneer District. M. I. A. Male Chorus: Box Elder, Oquirrh, Idaho, Juab, Pocatello, Nebo, Ensign, Mt. Ogden, Ogden, Cottonwood, Salt Lake, Parowan, South Davis, Logan, Utah, Jordan, Boise, Logan, Pioneer, Alpine. M Men Male Quartet: Star Valley, Deseret, Boise, Juab, St. George, Liberty District, Fremont, Mt. Ogden, Carbon, Union. M. I. A. Band: Woodruff, Granite and Grant. Juab, Richfield, Rigby, Utah, Jordan, Four Salt Lake Stakes, Morgan, Salt Lake M. I. A., Cache-Logan, Weber, Cottonwood. Y. L. M. I. A. Chorus: Mt. Ogden, Nebo. Noith Davis, North Sanpete, Ogden, Oquirrh, Palmyra, Panguitch, Pocatello, Salt Lake, Sevier, Shelley, South Davis. South Sevier, Star Valley, Utah, Wasatch, Weber, Franklin, Fremont, Granite, Hyrum. Idaho. Juab, Kanab, Kolob, Alpine, Bear River, Blackfoot, Boise, Liberty, Logan, Lost River, Malad, Millard, Montpelier, Morgan, Box Elder. Cache, Carbon, Deseret and Ensign. Y. L. M. I. A. Senior Public Speaking: Union, Bingham, Twin Falls, Idaho, Hyrum, Weber, Granite, Wasatch, Sevier, Kanab, and Deseret. In the evening at 8 o'clock there was a grand concert and finals of winners in the afternoon contest work, under the direction of Executive Director Oscar A. Kirkham, in the Tabernacle, filled to M. I. A. CONFERENCE AND JUBILEE 903 capacity, as usual, and a very interesting program carried out. One of the most inspiring sights was a grand ensemble of all the bands which were led in two numbers, the first, "The Show Boy," directed by Clarence J. Hawkins; and the second, "The Royal Pageant," di- rected by John Held. A sight the like of which had never before been presented in the Salt Lake Tabernacle was beheld by those who were present, and the exercises proceeded without a hitch which any but the most trained musical ear could detect. It was a wonderful and in- spiring sight. There was also an ensemble male chorus which sang, "I'd Like to go down South Once More," directed by Y. M. M. I. A. Musical Director B. Cecil Gates. Then followed the Ladies' Chorus contest, M Men's Public Speaking contest, Male Quartet contest, and an ensemble Ladies' Chorus, "Roses of Picardy," directed by Y. L. M. I. A. Director of Music, Evangeline T. Beesley, followed by Gleaner Girls' Public Speaking contest, Male Chorus contest, and then the M. I. A. Band contest; also an ensemble chorus, "Till the Victory's Won," by B. Cecil Gates, directed by the author. The winners in the final contests were as follows: M. I. A. WINNERS IN FINAL CONTEST Band: 1. Richfield M. I. A. Band, J. L. Terry, conductor. Sevier stake. $75 prize. 2. Salt Lake M. I. A. Band, Clarence J. Hawkins, conductor, $50 prize. 3. Boy Scout M. I. A. Band, John Held, conductor, $25 prize. Played: "Spirit of America Patrol." Judges: J. J. McClellan, L. A. Yost, Charles Shepherd. All the bands "Show Boy," director, Clarence J. Hawkins; and the "Royal Pageant," di- rector, John Held. Male Chorus : 1. Nebo stake, Carl Nelson, conductor, $50 prize. 2. Alpine stake, $25 prize. Contest, "Good Night." Judges: Evan Stephens, Claire Reed, Lester Hinchdiff. Ensemble: "Till the Victory's Won," B. C Gates. "I'd Like to go Down South Once More," both under direction of B. C. Gates. M Men's Quartet: 1. St. George stake, Enterprise ward. Joseph McAllister, director, medal. Personnel: La Fayette Stahclir, Wendell Robinson, Elvis B. Terry, Theone Jones. 2. Los Angeles stake. Ocean Park ward, Harold M. Anderson, Medal. Contest: "Swanee River." Judges: same as for male chorus. M Men's Public Speaking: 1. Utah stake, Sherman Christensen, Provo. medal. 2. Fremont stake, Jesse Simmons, Lyman, Idaho, medal. Judges: Herbert B. Maw, T. Earl Pardoe, John Henry Evans. Ladies' Chorus: 1. Sevier stake, J. L. Terry, conductor, prize $50. 2. South Davis stake, L. W. Sardoni. conductor, $2 5. Judges: A. C. Lund, Emma Lucy Bowen, Spencer Cornwall. Gleaner Girls Public Speaking: 1. Weber stake, Fern Jude, Eleventh ward. 2. Lola Heaton, Kanab stake, Kanab ward. Judges: Charles H. Hart, Margaret Caldwell, Lila Ecdes Brimhall. At the close announcement was made of the winners in the Improvement Era contest of literature and music, and also the presenta- tion of awards by Melvin J. Ballard, chairman of the Jubilee Com- 904 IMPROVEMENT ERA mittec. This announcement was made in the June number of the Era, except the award for the prize story won by J. Arthur Home. This closed the exercises. The congregation was dismissed by prayer. Parade of the Banners The next day was devoted mostly to the presentation of the "Parade of Banners." The units assembled at 10 a. m. and the parade commenced at 1 1 a. m. It was one of the grand features of the Jubilee, and was directed by Grand Marshal Charles R. Mabey, with Executive Director Oscar A. Kirkham as general banner bearer, and Major Brig- ham H. Roberts as standard bearer. The line of march began at the Brigham Young monument at 1 1 o'clock, south on Main St. to 7th So., countermarched north on Main St. to 3rd So., then east to State St., north to So. Temple St., thence west to the monument, passing the re- view stand at the front of the Church Office Building where the ban- ners were massed. The disbanding of the procession was on No. Main St. On the review stand sat President Heber J. Grant, Governor George H. Dern, Mayor C. Clarence Neslen, Grand Marshal Charles R. Mabey and other dignitaries of the Church and State, with the General Boards and other officers of the Church, who reviewed the procession. The following was the order of march: ORDER OF MARCH FIRST DIVISION Squad of Police Trumpeters Grand Marshal Aides to Grand Marshal The National Colors Military Band Church, State and Civic Authorities SECOND DIVISION New M. I. A. Memorial Banner Old Memorial Banner (Boy Scout Escort) Fife and Drum Corps General Supcrintendency Y. M. M. I. A. Pioneers to M. I. A. General Presidency Y. L. M. I. A. Float — The Past of M. I. A. Members of General Board Y. M.M.I. A. Float — The Present Members of General Board Y. L.M.I. A. Float — The Future Float — Religion Procession of Torchbearers THIRD DIVISION Parade of the Banners Banner M Men Salt Lake M. I. A. Band Float — Music M. I. A. Slogan Junior Girls Advanced Seniors Float — Science Float — History Advanced Junior Boys Gleaners Float — Recreation Float — Literature FOURTH DIVISION Girls' M. I. A. Band Boy Scouts , Beehive Girls Float — Fathers and Sons' Outing Float — Mothers' and Daughters' Day. FIFTH DIVISION Missions Northwestern States Western States Norwegian New Zealand California Northern States Swedish Danish Eastern States Mexican Hawaiian Swiss and German Central States British M. I. A. CONFERENCE AND JUBILEE 9J5 LOYALTY DIVISION Fifteen Mounted Representatives SIXTH DIVISION Alpine stake Band Alpine stake Wasatch stake Palmyra stake Summit stake Nebo stake Morgan Band Morgan stake Uintah stake Duchesne stake Star Valley stake Roosevelt stake WOODRUFF BAND Woodruff stake Alberta stake Big Horn stake Lethbridge stake Taylor stake Union stake Utah-Kolob Band Kolob stake No. Sanpete stake Utah stake So. Sanpete stake Gunnison stake SEVENTH DIVISION Sevier band Juab Band Sevier stake No. Sevier stake So. Sevier stake Wayne stake Garfield stake Panguitch stake Kanab stake St. George stake Parowan stake Juab stake Tintic stake Deseret stake Millard stake Beaver stake Jordan Band Jordan stake EIGHTH Tooele Band Tooele stake Snowflake stake Oquirrh stake Moapa stake St. John stake St. Joseph stake Mt. Ogden stake Logan stake Cache stake Hyrum stake Davis Band San Juan stake San Luis stake Young stake Davis Band No. Weber stake DIVISION SOUTH So. Davis stake Maricopa stake Carbon stake Los Angeles stake Emery stake Juarez stake NORTH North Davis stake NINTH DIVISION Combined Ogden Bands Weber stake Ogden stake Float: Peter Skeen Ogden, Trapper. TENTH DIVISION Logan Band Box Elder Band Benson stake Box Elder stake Curlew stake Franklin stake Bear River stake Malad stake Oneida stake Though advertising was strictly prohibited, Box Elder came near the margin, in their banner motto. ELEVENTH DIVISION RIGBY BAND Burley stake Rigby stake Bingham stake Fremont stake Yellowstone stake Teton stake Lost River stake Pocatello stake Blaine stake Minidoka stake Raft River stake Cassia stake Twin Falls stake Boise stake Bannock stake Bear Lake stake Montpelier stake Idaho stake Portneuf stake Blackfoot stake Shelley stake The singing of these stakes of "Idaho" as they marched was especially telling and pleasing. TWELFTH DIVISION Granite-Grant Band Grant stake Granite stake Cottonwood Band Cottonwood stake THIRTEENTH DIVISION ENSIGN STAKE BAND Pioneer stake Ensign stake Salt Lake stake FOURTEENTH DIVISION BOY SCOUT BAND Four Motorcycle Officers Liberty stake Photographs of the grand parade, the banners, the reviewing stand, and many on the line of march were taken and will remain as mementos of the greatest and grandest peace parade ever staged in the intermoun- tain region. 906 IMPROVEMENT ERA The mottoes on the stake banners, used in the procession are here given: STAKE MOTTOES USED ON BANNERS Alberta — Help Yourself by Helping Others. Alpine — Bannock — He Who Findeth Knowledge — Findeth Life. Bear Lake — Rejoice in the Faith of our Fathers. Bear River — Intelligence and Effort — Success. Beaver — Wine and Strong Drink are not Good for Man. Benson — Knowledge is Power — Purity is Strength. Big Horn — We Sound the Big Horn Forever and Aye. Bingham — Blessed is He who Serves. Blackfoot — Blaine — Think Truly and thy Thoughts shall be a Fruitful Seed. Boise — A Testimony through Devotion to M. I. A. Box Elder — A Peach of a Stake. Burley — The Word of Wisdom is our Temperance Pledge. Minidoka — With all thy Getting, Get Understanding. Cache — Loyalty to Home, Church and Country. Carbon — In Unity there is Strength. Cassia — We prize our Heritage — We improve our Talents. Cottonwood — The Glory of Youth is Faith in God. Curlew — Service to Humanity — Obedience to God. Deseret — It needs you — You need it — M. I. A. Duchesne — Mutual Service- — Mutual Advancement. Emery — Choose the Right. Ensign — Spirituality — Efficiency and Service make Ensign Lead. Franklin — The spirit of M. I. A. is Service. Fremont — Service to Youth means Advancement of Truth. Garfield — What More need we Say than just M. I. A. Granite — Strong as the Granite of our Mountains. Grant — Character Grows through Strength and Recreation. Gunnison — Let no Man despise Thy Youth. Hyrum — Youth of Zion — Light of the World. Idaho — Builders of Character. Jordan — Moral and Spiritual Development are Lasting. Juab- — Thoroughbreds of Civilization. Juarez — Peace and the Triumph of Right. Kanab — Be Ye Loyal. Kolob — Lethbridgc — Poise, Efficiency, Peace. [The key note to the whole procession. — Ed J Liberty — Love to Fellow Men — Loyalty to God — Brings Liberty to All. Logan — Faith in God — Service to Men. ■ Lost River — We are not Lost, Come Join Us. Los Angeles — Malad — Watch — Work — Win. Maricopa — Achievement. Millard — More Efficient Service. Minidoka — With all thy Getting, Get Understanding. Moapa — That we May live more Abundantly. Montpelier — Our M. I. A. — Guide to Youth. Morgan — Service to God and Humanity. Mt. Ogden — Rising in Might. Nebo — The Summit of all Virtues is our Aim. North Davis — Truth our Guide — Righteousness our Aim. North Sanpete — Faith in God. North Sevier — Self Conquest — Greatest of Victories. North Weber — M. I. A. Inspires High Ideals. Ogden — Oneida — Surmount Difficulties Through Spiritual Endeavor. Oquirrh — Cooperation and Service is our Aim. Palmyra — ■ Panguitch — Who Fight the Fight of Faith. Parowan — Through Faith and Works we Climb. Pioneer — Success comes in Cans, Failure in Cants, We Can. M. I. A. CONFERENCE AND JUBILEE 9J7 Pocatello — The Gate to Intelligence. Portneuf — Be Awake — A step in Advance. Raft River — Succeed with What you Have. Rigby — Roosevelt — Salt Lake — Service and Loyalty Teach Love and Knowledge Everlasting. St. George — Dixie for Mutual Improvement. St. Joseph — Broadcasting, Service. St. Johns — Better to get Wisdom than Gold. San Juan — The Generation of the Upright. San Luis — Heirs of the Kingdom. Sevier — Honor, Education, Culture, Recreation and Reverence for God. Shelley — Service to Mankind. Snowflake — Purity of Life. South Davis — Youth of Today — Leaders Tomorrow. South Sanpete — South Sevier — Strength in Service. Star Valley — Summit — Our A I M like M. I. A. is to Mutually Improve. Teton — Not Sometimes — But Always in the M. I. A. Taylor — Tintic — Order is the First Law of Heaven. Tooele — No Man can be Saved in Ignorance. Twin Falls — Unity and Service. Uintah — Service. Union — In Union there is Strength. Utah — Mutually we Stand for Mutual Betterment. Wasatch — Wayne — Our Motto — Spiritual, Mental, Moral and Social Development. Weber — Woodruff — Many miles away — -Yet Strong for M. I. A. Yellowstone — Faithful to Duty. Thirteen of the stake mottoes we were unable to obtain and would be pleased to get them, also the missing mottoes of the Mission banners. (See Rally of Banners, page 913.) On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 10, an M. I. A. Jubileo was held at Liberty Park in which informal games, mass game tourna- ments, social games, and the M. I. A. Olympics of the Ensign stake, Athletic Tournament and Folk Dance Review were held under the direction of Claude C. Cornwall and Charlotte Stewart of the General Boards Y. M. and Y. L. M. I. A. In lieu of the closing party contemplated at Saltair which had burned down, the M. I. A. grand ball and social for the M. I. A. delegates and members was held at Cinderella Gardens, Main St. and 9th So. Both in the park and at the Gardens large crowds of young people assembled and enjoyed themselves in entertainment. It was estimated that there were 25,000 people in the Park. The Superintendency of the Y. M. M. I. A. and the General Board, and the Presidency of the Y. L. M. I. A. and the General Board, are congratulated upon the excellent achievements made in the celebration of this important and noteworthy anniversary. For weeks and months members of the General Board worked hard and very diligently in the preparations that were necessary to stage such an enormous affair in the city. Praise and commendation sufficient can- not be given to the stake presidents and to the superintendents and stake presidents of the M. I. A. throughout the Church and to the ward workers and to the young men and the young women who so diligently took part in the delightful celebration, for their enthusiastic cooperation $08 IMPROVEMENT ERA in the work, without which it could not have been accomplished. The spirit which was manifest with all the workers and with all the officers and members throughout the Church was one of harmony and good feeling, and is an indication of the power and influence that attends the members of the great organization. It was, fundamentally, a peace conference, convention, and parade. Peace and good will, and the spirit of the gospel characterized every movement, action, and con- duct of the young people. Officers and Board Members officers of the y. m. m. i. a. George Albert Smith, General Supt. Moroni Snow, General Secretary Richard R. Lyman, First Assistant Claude C. Cornwall, Field Secretary Melvin J. Ballard, Second Assistant W. O. Robinson, Special Field Worker Oscar A. Kirkham, Executive Director B. Cecil Gates, Music Director Members of the General Board Brigham H. Roberts Junius F. Wells Geo. H. Brimhall Edward H. Anderson Thomas Hull Le Roi C. Snow Rulon S. Wells Jos. W. McMurrin Bryant S. Hinckley Brigham F. Grant Lewis T. Cannon Benj. Goddard Lyman R. Martineau Charles H. Hart John A. Widtsoe James H. Anderson John H. Taylor Hyrum G. Smith Henry C. Lund George J. Cannon OFFICERS OF THE Y. L. Nicholas G. Morgan Claude Richards John F. Bowman Levi Edgar Young Preston D. Richards Ernest P. Horsley Preston Nibley Arthur L. Beeley German E. Ellsworth James Gunn McKay Thomas A. Beal Nicholas G. Smith Axel A. Madsen Heber C. Iverson Ephraim E. Erickson George Q. Morris W. 0. Robinson J. Reuben Clark F. S. Harris Martha H. Tingey, President Ruth May Fox, First Counselor Lucy Grant Cannon, Second Counselor Clarissa A. Beesley M. I. A. Maria Y. Dougall, Honorary Member Evangeline T. Beesley. Music Director Vernetta Lindsay, Asst. Music Director General Secretary Members of the Adella W. Eardley Agnes S. Campbell Ann M. Cannon May Booth Talmage Emma Goddard Rose W. Bennett Alice K. Smith Julia M. Brixen Augusta W. Grant Emily C. Adams Mary C. Kimball Elen Wallace Lucy W. Smith Jane B. Anderson George Albert Smith Richard R. Lyman Melvin J. Ballard General Board Laura B. Dimond Rachel Grant Taylor Sarah R. Cannon Charlotte Stewart Emily H. Higgs Martha G. Smith Catherine Folsom Laura P. C. Nicholson Agnes Smith Margaret A. Newman Grace C. Neslen Jennie K. Mangum Katie C. Jensen Elsie T. Brandley COMMITTEES IN CHARGE OF JUBILEE Superintendence and Presidency Martha H. Tingey Ruth May Fox Lucy Grant Cannon M. I. A. CONFERENCE AND JUBILEE 909 Publicity Edward H. Anderson, Chairman Preston Nibley George Q. Morris Elsie T. Brandley Mary C. Kimball Earl J. Glade, Special Assistant GENERAL COMMITTEE IN CHARGE Melvin J. Ballard Lucy Grant Cannon Junius F. Wells Maria Y. Dougall Oscar A. Kirkham Clarissa A. Beesley FINANCE Melvin J. Ballard. Chairman Junius F. Wells Oscar A. Kirkham Lucy Grant Cannon Maria Y. Dougall Clarissa A. Beesley PURCHASING Melvin J. Ballard, Chairman Oscar A. Kirkham Benjamin Goddard Emily C. Adams Parade Junius F. Wells, Chairman George Q. Morris LcRoi C. Snow James G. McKay John F. Bowman Hebcr C. Iverson Ann M. Cannon Grace C. Neslcn Kate C. Jensen Emily C. Adams Nicholas G. Morgan Lewis T. Cannon SCOUTING Oscar A. Kirkham, Chairman Claude Richards Contests and Co -.'cert Oscar A. Kirkham, Chairman B. Cecil Gates Claude C. Cornwall Thomas Hull W. O. Robinson Lewis T. Cannon Clarissa A. Beesley Evangeline T. Beesley Vernetta L. Hodgson Separate Y. M. M. I. A. Meeting Oscar A. Kirkham, Chairman Claude Richards Thomas Hull Bryant S. Hinckley Housing — Registration Bryant S. Hinckley, Chairman Benjamin Goddard Moroni Snow Julia Brixen Agnes S. Campbell Joint M. I. A. Sessions Richard R. Lyman, Chairman Nicholas G. Morgan George H. Brimhall Ephraim E. Erickson Charles H. Hart Ruth May Fox Lucy Grant Cannon Lucy W. Smith Catherine Folsom Jane B. Anderson Sunday Evening Program Nicholas G. Morgan, Chairman John F. Bowman B. Cecil Gates German E. Ellsworth Catherine Folsom Mary C. Kimball Emily H. Higgs Laura P. Nicholson M. I. A. JUBILLEO Claude C. Cornwall, Chairman Charlotte Stewart Decorating Nicholas G. Smith, Chairman Ernest P. Horsley Henry C. Lund Jane B. Anderson Laura B. Dimond Ruth May Fox REVIEWING STAND Richard R. Lyman Claude Richards Mary C. Kimball Ruth May Fox Music B. Cecil Gates, Chairman Claude C. Cornwall Nicholas G. Morgan W. O. Robinson Evangeline T. Beesley Vernetta L. Hodgson Rose W. Bennett Martha G. Smith Laura P. Nicholson Emma Goddard Adclla W. Eardley Alice K. Smith Rulon S. Wells Joseph W. McMurrin Lyman R. Martineau John A. Widtsoe Jas. H. Anderson John H. Taylor Hyrum G. Smith Geo. J. Cannon Rachel Grant Taylor RECEPTION Ephraim E. Erickson, Chairman Lucy W. Smith Heber C. Iverson James Gunn McKay Claude C. Cornwall 910 IMPROVEMENT ERA ) W. O. Robinson _ W. O. Robinson Augusta W. Grant " Axel A. Madsen Sa«h R. Cannon Lewis T Cannon Julia M. Brixcn c-i, . ^ /-_ ,, -,, . „ Claude C. Cornwall Charlotte Stewart . ,,, _ . . Margaret Newman Lucy W" Smith Emily C. Adams Charlotte Stewart PAGEANT Elen Wallace i~ 11 n • i ii ,-l • Jennie K. Mangum George H. Bnmhall, Chairman „ . ,, _ Thomas Hull Ruth Mi? Fox Report of Special Committee on Parade Salt Lake City, June 13, 1925. To the General Superintendency, Y. M. M. I. A. Dear Brethren: The judges appointed by you to pass upon the merit of the various features of your Jubilee parade herewith submit their report of findings. At the outset let us take this occasion to congratulate you upon inaugurating and carrying through to such a glorious conclusion the plan for your Jubilee celebration. The parade was one of the most distinctive performances that has ever been featured in Salt Lake City. To the members of the Church it must have brought genuine satis- faction. To those not of the Church it must have carried a message of very great significance. General Management: For the general management of the procession too great credit cannot be given to those having the affair in charge. We should like to compliment for his efficiency the Marshal of the Day and with him his aides in their most commendable arrangement and for their promptness in starting the massive parade and in keeping it moving without a difficulty. Mention should be made also of the efficiency of the City officials and their officers, who were preserving order during the passing of the parade. It has been commented that the crowd was undemonstrative. That may not be true, but it is certainly true that it was a most orderly and respectful crowd. Mention should be made also of the officers and the soldiers from Fort Douglas for their part in making easy the carrying forward of the details of the parade. General Features: In the matter of general features, three items stood out in our opinion: (1) The quiet dignity that attached to the parade in general, and particularly to the first division. The unpretentiousness of the undecorated cars which carried the Presiding Authorities of the Church and State and City officials lent a tone to the whole performance. (2) The marching, for voluntary workers, was most commendable; certainly well above the average for such civic affairs. This is all the more noteworthy in view of the fact that the participants in the parade had already marched substantially three miles before passing the reviewing stand. (3) The bands in the parade contributed very largely to its success. It was gracious on the part of the Fort Douglas M. I. A. CONFERENCE AND JUBILEE 911 officers to let their band serve in this cause and it very fittingly headed the parade musically. The other bands did very commendable work and we feel to congratulate them and you upon this liberal promotion of music among the members of our Church. Parade of the Banners: The Parade of the Banners was very effective and impressive. It was significant that Brother Oscar A. Kirkham, who has meant so much in Mutual work, should have been standard bearer. Those who fol- lowed him with banners and slogans added dignity to this great movement. General Board Section: The general features of M. I. A. work as depicted by general representatives were also significantly appropriate. We appreciate the fact that it is dangerous and altogether unsatisfactory to select specific units for particular mention, and yet the various groups do call for consideration. It was impressive to see the numbers marching under the caption of Advanced Seniors. The Gleaners would have done honor to any parade. The appropriateness of their float, their color scheme, and their idea in going back to Ruth, the gleaner of all gleaners, made for an impressiveness which cannot be described. The Junior Girls in the beauty of their maypole idea contributed a distinct touch to the at- tractiveness of the parade. The Bee Hive Girls with the girls' band, the Mothers' and Daughters' float, the M Men, the Boy Scouts with their band, the Fathers and Sons with their outing float all added substantially to the effectiveness of the parade. The statement becomes all the more significant in view of the fact that it was essentially not a float parade, but a parade exhibiting the promise of young manhood and young womanhood. Missions: In view of the distances involved in the representation of the missions and the difficulties which attach to the drawing together of groups to represent the missions, their showing in the parade was most commendable. Not a mission was represented but what was worthy of special mention. Your judges were particularly impressed with the effectiveness of the group representing New Zealand and the group representing the Danish mission. Stakes: The real significance of the parade began to drive home when we witnessed the march of the representatives of the various stakes. To see representatives from stakes like Young, Kanab, St. George, Duchesne, Big Horn, Union, Wayne, and San Juan was an inspiration. Their showing though small, had a tremendous significance in the parade. It was only natural that the nearby stakes should be able to make a more substantial showing. 912 IMPROVEMENT ERA The Canadian stakes were doubly impressive because of their numbers in spite of the distance involved. The enthusiasm which carried across the national boundary was most commendable. The Arizona stakes brought a real breath of Arizona out-of-doorness as did California, the orange state of the Pacific. The Idaho stakes won popular heart with their Idaho loyalty, breaking through with their Idaho song. From Utah, the Weber county stakes were effective, particular notice being observed by the Ogden Peter Skeen Ogden Trapper Wagon, a wagon which would have done credit to any parade in the land. The Cache Valley stakes were historically significant and carried an enthusiasm which made their part in the parade altogether distinctive. Utah county was well represented with its bands and its unique con- ception, particularly so in the case of Palmyra, with their significant idea which was so beautifully carried out in their color scheme. Box Elder deserves special mention for its showing in spite of the sixty miles involved. North Davis brought to the parade a brilliancy and effectiveness hard to surpass with the limited amount expended for the demonstration. Tooele was very effective and the unique con- ception of the "T" and the color scheme made their contribution go over beautifully. The Morgan delegation was an impressive one, with its tone determined very largely by its band, which made a very substantial contribution to the march. The Salt Lake Valley stakes naturally made the most sub- stantial showing. Numbers and easy access made it possible for them so to do. The organization characteristic of Jordan stake and the enthusiasm which brought in the stake presidency as well as M. I. A. workers put Jordan upon the parade map. Oquirrh stake, so dis- tinctive for its color scheme and for some of the best marching of the parade, made an impressive showing. The Salt Lake stake thought of "Daddy of Them All," with the contribution that it was the Salt Lake stake that put the salt in the work, concretely illustrated in the bags of salt, is worthy of special mention. Pioneer caught the spirit of the day and significantly illustrated it. Grant and Granite were most impressive in their numbers, in their general appearance and in their effective organization. Their band and the Black and white effect of their Gleaners were very impressive. No one who witnessed the parade will forget the chestnut-sorrel horse which headed this division and which reminded us of the day when the automobiles had not crowded the horse out of his glory. If the judges were asked to select the two stakes, which they should consider the best two in the parade, they should choose Liberty and Ensign. Liberty carried out the idea of their name in a most admirable way. The human flag was one of the most unique features in the parade. Their band was impressive, their floats were significant and their red, white and blue color scheme made a most fitting conclusion M. I. A. CONFERENCE AND JUBILEE 913 RALLY OF THE BANNERS, M. I. A. JUBILEE, 1925 For a list of stake banners, see this issue of the Improvement Era, 906, 907. Some of the Mission Banners bore titles as follows: Eastern States: Emmanuel, God With Us Northern: Work and Humility Northwestern: Humility Through Service Western: Work for the Night is Coming Southern: God Has Again Spoken Central: A Book of Mormon A Week Danish: Devotion to God's Work New Zealand: The Kingdom of God First Hawaiian: Devotion Brings Joy pp. 914 IMPROVEMENT ERA to the parade. Ensign caught the idea of the peak, and the wards representing the nationalities within the stake furnished a most happy contribution. The spelling out of Ensign was most effectively done. The yellow and black caps added a dainty touch which made the ap- pearance of their part of the parade very distinctive. We under- stand we are not to select one stake as having been the best stake. Even if we were asked to do that we should feel inclined to give both Liberty and Ensign first place. Taken as a whole, from start to finish, in points of order, dis- cipline, dignity, unity of spirit, in true idealism appropriately and beautifully portrayed, the M. I. A. parade is without parallel! Respectfully submitted, David O. McKay, Chairman Adam S. Bennion, Jennie Brimhall Knight, Geo. D. Pyper, May Anderson. The Pioneer Rev. D. G. Ristad, Manitowoc, Wis., President of "Tronderlaget," is an author of ability, has written several hymns in both Norwegian and English. "The Pioneer" is said to be one of his best. It is a real appreciation of the labors and sacrifices of the pioneers who found a wilderness and transformed it into a veritable paradise on earth. It is to be hoped that some Norse-American composer will write music for this poem, worthy of the sentiment so well worded by Rev. Ristad. The Era is indebted to C. H. Parsons, Los Angeles, California, for a copy: I love this mighty land of God — No better boon in manhood sheer My fathers' home and mine, — Ennobled Tyre or Rome. Where honest labor proudly trod Than owned the soverign pioneer In peaceful battle-line. Who made this land our home. From Maine and to the Golden Gate A hero of the living soil Is flung our free and fair estate He crowned with honor human toil Upon the shining sod. Beneath the mundane dome. By faith the Pilgrim Fathers fought Unmoved by fear, unspoiled by hoard. To win our nation's right: Unbeaten at the goal. The pioneer in silence wrought He humbly yielded to the Lord The marrow of our might: The homage of his soul. He was our fortune's earnest pledge, A comrade of the woods and plain The guardian of our heritage. He tuned his voice to their refrain. The foremost in the fight. The Maker to extol. His work is done; his day is spent: He rests among his peers: A nation is his monument, His requiem, our cheers. But still in cottage, town and mart. In all we are in mind and heart, He lives through countless years. Editors ^Table A Message from the Superintendency To M. I. A. Workers in the Field Dear Brethren and Sisters: We hereby express our great ap- preciation, for the resolute help we received from the Presidents of stakes, whose loyal support and cooperation we enjoyed, and from stake Superintendents and Presidents of the M. I. A. throughout the Church, and their boards, ward presidents and workers, who gave them- selves with commendable zeal to make our great Jubilee a success. To the wonderful stake turnouts that appeared in our parade we say that you not only came up to our expectations, but exceeded them. We realize that this meant weeks of anxious care and labor on your part, but we feel that the thrill of joy which you had, with us, as these grand columns marched down the streets of Salt Lake, was full pay for all our time and effort. No such sermon has been preached in the history of the Church as that on June 10, when over twelve thousand young men and young women of Zion, marched in colors that were impressive, in spirit that was glorious, and in demonstrations that made a profound impression upon both members and non-members of the Church. It gave evidence to all the world that the youth of Israel are still true to the faith. It has aroused the spirit of loyalty toward the Church and the M. I. A., in the hearts of many who have been more or less careless and in- different. It has encouraged our workers with a vision and en- thusiasm that will surely lead us forward to greater things, and it has served notice on all that we are yet alive and full of the faith that will carry us off victorious. We feel that our whole Jubilee, from the reception on Saturday evening to the conclusion on Wednesday night, was one preeminent success; and we are delighted to know that this is the opinion of the General Authorities of the Church who have expressed themselves to us fully satisfied with everything that was done. The splendid spirit of our meetings on Sunday when our slogan was the great theme, was so uplifting and inspirational that it will long live in the memory of those who attended. Then our Pageant, on Monday night, was a high-water mark in the history of pageantry in the Church. The enthusiasm with which the great numbers who partici- pated cooperated, and the fine spirit they displayed, was gratifying to behold. We appreciate the large delegations who came to the musical contest, the choruses and the bands. We realize that this was done at expense and through great effort, but it was undoubtedly a blessing 916 IMPROVEMENT ERA to all who participated, and the demonstration of the skill and ability possessed by the young men and young women of the Church was an inspiration in very deed. We are therefore thankful to all who took part, but more than all else are we grateful to God our heavenly Father, who put his approval and blessing upon all that we did. Over all this was his Spirit, moving and inspiring all who took part, impressing all who beheld, and providing us with the most desirable weather. We feel that we have the benediction of Heaven upon our humble efforts to glorify the name of the Lord, to magnify his Church, and to inspire the workers in this great M. I. A. auxiliary of the Church. Praying the spirit of the Jubilee shall come to all parts of the Church, and long remain to inspire those who were participants, and that it may prove to be a great blessing to all our members everywhere, is the wish and prayer of, Your brethren, George Albert Smith, Richard R. Lyman, Melvin J. Ballard, General Superintendency. Unique and Inspiring President Rudger Clawson, of the Council of the Twelve, has favored the Era with this sentiment: The M. I. A. Jubilee is a thing of the past. The remembrance of it will be vivid in the minds of the people for many years to come. The conference supplied a great spiritual feast. The pageant for Monday night at the Tabernacle was unique and inspiring, and for two hours and a-half held the congregation spellbound. An unusual feature of the concert, on Tuesday night, was the "Show Boy," played by the ensemble of bands — twenty-one bands. The great volume of music that filled the building was over-powering. It electrified the audience. The building seemed to tremble on its foundation. The most striking and unparalleled feature of the Jubilee was the great Parade. It was different to anything that has gone before. It was colorful. What with the marching of some twelve or thirteen thousand M. I. A. workers, the young people of Zion, with banners aloft, under the lively strains of band music, a feeling of awe and admiration was aroused in the heart that is simply indescribable. The Parade started on time and ended in a blaze of glory. Then came the ensemble of standards in front of the reviewing stand at the Church Office Building. This was the last but not the least important feature