--- title: Improvement Era description: Monthly periodical of the Mormon church, 1897 onward. This library holds the issues of November 1897 to December 1930. authors: - Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations collections: - periodicals tags: - magazine - improvement-era periodical: Improvement Era volume: 30 number: 8 published: 1927-06 publisher: Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations publisher_place: Salt Lake City language: en type: magazine reference: "Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations, “Mutual Work,” *Improvement Era* 30, no. 8 (June 1927): 746–750." source: url: https://archive.org/details/improvementera3008unse 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: improvementera3008unse start_page: 746 end_page: 750 rights: status: public-domain basis: US publication 1930 or earlier (published 1927-06) source: https://archive.org/details/improvementera3008unse publication_year: 1927 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 1927, before 1931; a scan-level notice does not restore copyright. --- # Mutual Work CyVLutual Work M. I. A. June Conference The Thirty-second Session of the Annual June Conference of the Mutual Improvement Associations will be held in Salt Lake City on June 10 to 12, inclusive. Friday, June 10 The first joint meeting will be held at the Assembly Hall at 10 o'clock a. m. General theme for the conference: "Latter-day Saint Youth and Their Opportunities." In the opening addresses of the General Superintendent and President, the new slogan will be introduced. Talks will be made by L. John Nuttall, Jr., Don B. Colton and Dr. Adam S. Bennion on "Spiritua- lizing Life's Work" in the Vocations, in Political, Civic and Social Relations, and Through Religion. The joint general meeting will continue in the afternoon, 2 to 4 o'clock, and the subject will be, "Spiritualizing Leisure Life." Elder Melvin J. Ballard is on the program for "The problems that challenge leisure time and our great objectives." Executive Director Oscar A. Kirkham will speak on "Leadership," and Mrs. Lucy W. Smith, "Projects for the individual and for the group." The annual excursion of the M. I. A., with Primary officers and delegates as participating guests, will begin at 4:30 and end at 11 p. m., to be con- ducted under the leadership of the M. I. A. Committee on Recreation and will include a general luncheon at 7 p. m. Contests and demonstrations in dancing begin at 5 p. m. Saturday, June 1 1 At the general Y. M. M. I. A. meeting, in the Tabernacle, from 9 to 10:30, B. S. Hinckley will speak on "The Temples of God;" John F. Bowman, on "Chivalry;" Richard R. Lyman, "A Man Among Men;" President Anthony W. Ivins, "Man's Relationship to God." At the Assembly Hall a department meeting will be held from 10:30 to 12, including the secretaries and executive officers of the organization. Meetings of the joint and the separate departments will be held at the same hour, at places to be made known in the program. The Y. M. M. I. A. will give a superintendents' luncheon at Hotel Utah at 1 2 sharp for the stake superintendents, or accredited representatives in case any stake superintendents are absent. At 1:30 to 3 in the Tabernacle there will be an important M Men's convention. At 3 o'clock sharp there will be the various division tryouts, including M Men public speaking, quartet, drama, band and orchestra, Gleaner Girls' public speaking, and ladies' chorus. Places given in the program. At 7:30 p. m. a grand concert and finals will be held in the Tabernacle. Here the contestants will be heard in the different jfinal contests. The Com- mittee on Contest Work will be in charge. Awards will be made by the General Superintendency of the Y. M. M. I. A. and the Presidency of the Y. L. M. I. A. to the winners. An ensemble of musical numbers will be given. MUTUAL WORK 74 7 Sunday, June 12 At 8:30 to 10:15, the M. I. A. officers will have a joint testimony meeting for officers only; and at 10:30 to 12, a general meeting will be held in the Tabernacle, the theme being, "The M. I. A. and Primary Associations' contribution in building Latter-day Saints," presented in story, song and action. At 2 o'clock, a general meeting will be held in the Tabernacle undei the direction of the First Presidency of the Church, music being furnished by the Tabernacle Choir, A. C. Lund, director. At 7. p. m. the new slogan will be repeated, a dramatic presentation of three Book of Mormon scenes, and an address on the strength and uniqueness of "Latter-day Saint Ideals and Institutions" will be given by Elder Orson F. Whitney. Changes in Stake Superintendents George A. B. Mclntyfe, Box 94, Centerville, Utah, was appointed superintendent of the Y. M. M. I. A. of the South Davis stake, vice R. Alvin Moss, at the stake conference on May 8, 1927. J. N. Showcroft, La Jara, Colorado, was appointed superintendent. San Luis stake, May 1, 1927, vice W. Fred Haynie, Manassa, Colorado. Historical Panorama The Pocatello, Idaho, Sixth ward M Men entertained the Gleaner Girls for a half hour on March 1, with great success. The method was simple, unique and full of fun, and the boys entered into the stunts with wonderful zest. They called it an Historical Panorama, and the parody included these characters and events: "Queen Helen of Troy," "Demosthenes' First Speech," "Roman Chariot Race," "First Serving of Great American Desert," "Boston Tea Party," "First Flight of Man," "Pony Express," "First Continental Train." California Mutuals Flourishing The Y. M. M. I. A. officers of the California mission recently made a visit to their various branches. They report that the organizations are taking more interest in the reading course than ever before. The Arizona organizations are working hard to win one of the prizes in the Book of Mormon reading contest. The M. I. A. Fund has also come in this year better than in the past years. By means of a monthly questionnaire sent to each organization in the mission, and returned to the mission office with the Efficiency Report, we are always in touch with the details of our work. In addition to the regular Mutual work, we are stressing free recreational activities of a self-supporting nature. An hour's time is devoted to demon- strations, with as many as possible participating, in folk dances, games and community singing. Everyone seems to enjoy this type of recreation, and it costs nothing. — Geo. H. Marchant. Supt., Riverside, Calif. Best in the Mission Walter Yull, M. I. A. president. Hull branch, Foresters Hall. Charlotte Street. Hull. England, reports that they have an interesting M. I. A. or- ganization in that district. He says: "We took our aim last year to make this M. I. A. the best in the mission. Much good has been done. During 748 IMPROVEMENT ERA the year we organized a swarm of Bee-Hive Girls, increased our enrollment by 100%, and our open night by over 400%. We were also able to win the M. I. A. Challenge Banner of the district, having a clear points lead in the competition each month. This year our aim is another 100% increase in membership. We have had an increased attendance at each meeting, compared with the previous year. Much valuable help is given us by Sister May Booth Talmage, in the issue of a monthly bulletin from the mission head- quarters, and by the issue of the first Hand Book in the mission. We also greatly appreciate the Improvement Era, and the help that it gives us. For our monthly joint meetings, we find invaluable aid in the program contained in it, and which we present to our congregations from time to time." What to do in June A big rally should be held in the ward, reporting the special thoughts and events of the June conference to members and officers who are not privileged to attend that great gathering. At this rally the year-round program in recreation and contests should be announced. The summer athletic program and weekly half holiday should be arranged for and checked. Fathers and Sons' outing date should be arranged for; also Mothers and Daughters' day. Flag day occurs this month and special exercises may be held at this rally or at another meeting for the purpose. The reading course for next year and the new slogan should be intro- duced. Programs for weekly half holidays should be suggested and the necessary organisation of stake leagues in volley ball, horseshoe, tennis, playground ball, baseball, etc., be arranged. A Chance for an Era Subscription Free In connection with the winning essay on the "Waters of Mormon," (May Era, p. 654), these questions have been asked: 1. Did the elder Alma ever preach to the Lamanites? 2. Were he and his followers ever driven from among the descendants of Nephi? 3. Did he and his followers ever dwell among the Lamanites of Zara- hctmla and there build up the Church of God? 4. Did the Nephites capture the city of Zarahemla from the Lamanites in the days of Alma the elder? We solicit answers to the foregoing questions, accompanied by references to the Book of Mormon, or Reynold's Dictionary of the Book of Mormon, as authority. The author of the first correct answer to these questions, with references, received after the 8th of June, will be given one year's subscription to the Improvement Era. MUTUAL WORK 749 Y. M. M. I. A. Statistical Report, April 1927 STAKE •la i Mill x-± II J I ii Bear River _ Beaver Box Elder __ Deseret Ensign Kanab Liberty Nebo North Davis . North Sanpete North Weber Ogden Oquirrh Pioneer Roosevelt St. George _ Salt Lake South Davis _ South Sevier _ Summit Tintic Uintah Weber Bannock Bear Lake .... Curlew Franklin Fremont Idaho Idaho Falls .... Lost River .... Montpelier .... Pocatello Rigby Shelley Yellowstone Big Horn Juarez Lethbridge .. Lyman Maricopa Moapa Nevada Snowflake .... Woodruff Young Calif. Mission N. W. States 480 314 771 493 934 212 1407 481 446 710 640 848 469 769 320 680 1072 532 304 440 271 410 711 242 361 124 420 661| 152 577 136 367 561 521 320 370 322 128 223 220 420 234 175 280 468 102 990 500 86 13 146 110 76 48 175 141 84 401 41 12 I J 100 2001127 163|232 62 39 251 336 44 62 95 95 50 100 60 50 60 144 64 146 301 40 31 17 33 107 43 236 94 28 127 186 271 52 375 101 178 160 252 86 200 .13 14|10 13 13 1 1711921170 4 10 9 4 6 4 10 141141 138|143 74 82 30 36 13 12| 9 5| 10 1 01 7 6| 5 5 9 9| 7 7\ 8 81 9 61 5 4| 9 7\ 6 6| 6 61 ^3 3 1 1 28 79 80 27 54 26 84 124 50 94 11 79 92 108 47 64 53 34 57 50 80 47 33 42 41 30 192 37 39 121 82 260 158 15 7 130 143 57| 30 39 83 21 18 1 01 1 139 2091169 68| 36 2061133 30 .... 96 92 122 44 98 77 40 67 95 86 64 47 157 69 29 300 93 110 136 84 22 87 50 38 68 69 131 54 39 39 63 45 196 54 14 67 10 ss 9 33 59 621181 115 118 224 299 133 258 145 30 9 26 301 233 66 67 139 193 46 69 28 180 221 21 152 18 129 157 103 51 47 73 45 59 86 155 76 58 42 84 431 169 23! 405 153 511 656 849 244 1373 481 334 475 549 845 342 737 142 722 987 577 156 440 177 469 551 169 245 93 504 758 188 607 59 420 495 455 1741 296 294] 175 266 300 463 1 2511 191 293 264 1611 887 219| 57 8 100 74 71 25 117 91 29 121 98 74 26 142 181 21 126 73 74 15 48 29 100 90 104 27 151 30 56 63 106 30 102 5 69 114 78 7 4 76 32 19 19 11 51 150 331 28 861 50 14| .... 3 5 1 35 62) 47| 75 8011161 52 281 23 1 13 48| 60 58 30| 24| 54 27| 301 25 381 44j 30 36| 81) 56 611 67| 75 30| 24 17 22| 23 1 25 33| 64| 27 29| 38| 18 30| 21! 41 16012251140 30| 61| 20! 25 17 16 77 16 140 | 60|256 23(114 127 465 103 381 199 525 24 118 2651815 289 72 80 140 192 67 159 168 206 314 451 150 409 | 68 74|380 55| 196|528 19I166J401 28] 75 |235 6| 22 80|284 138[304 18 73 32|111 20] 59 10 1 ]25 1 1901532 10)109 61 266 llj 34 165 285 350 104 221 169 126 156 223 56 91 92 23! 79 .... 40 .. .| 55 161 45 12| 32 10! 36 ....! 50 81102 5| 42 7| 40 14| 31 5! 31 131 42 71100 313 118 117 169 121 147 632 15| 5113! 750 IMPROVEMENT ERA Y. M. M. I. A. Efficiency Report, April, 1927 STAKE CO O 5» Bear River Beaver Box Elder Deseret Ensign Kanab Liberty Nebo North Davis ... North Sanpete North Weber . Ogden Oquirrh Pioneer Roosevelt St. George Salt Lake South Davis ... South Sevier ... Summit Tintic Uintah Weber Bannock Bear Lake Curlew Franklin Fremont - Idaho Idaho Falls — Lost River Montpelier Pocatello Rigby Shelley Yellowstone ... Big Horn Juarez Lethbridge Lyman Maricopa Moapa Nevada Snowflake Woodruff Young Calif. Mission N. W. States 5 7 10 9 10 10 10 7 7 9 10 7 10 4 10 9 10 5 10 7 10 8 7 7 8 10 10 10 10 4 10 9 9 5 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 6 10 9 6 10 10 6 6 5 6 6 5 4 6 5 4 6 5 5 5 10 5 5 1 6 6 4 5 6 5 10 6 4 6 4 6 10 6 10 6 10 6 10 10 5 6 6 5 10 10 6 5 9 9 10 5 10 10 10 10 7 10 8 9 2 10 10 10 6 10 3 10 10 4 5 4 10 10 10 8 6 6 10 8 10 8 10 10 10 10 10 7 10 9 10 fo 9 5 6 10 10 7 10 8 10 10 10 10 10 9 6 10 6 5 6 5 2 3 8 10 9 7 7 5 10 8 9 3 10 5 10 8 10 5 8 7 10 2 4 4 7 9 10 5 10 9 7 10 7 9 8 10 10 10 6 6 6 8 9 3 3 6 9 8 7 6 4 9 5 5 4 9 7 10 8 10 4 6 10 1 6 5 7 8 7 5 3 6 9 9 4 10 5 5 5 4 7 9 8 5 4 7 10 8 5 9 7 10 10 8 10 4 6 7 5 9 10 10 9 5 10 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 7 10 4 8 10 9 7 8 6 9 7 6 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 6 10 10 8 10 10 10 8 7 7 10 5 9 9 10 10 8 10 10 7 9 7 10 10 10 8 4 7 10 9 5 8 9 9 5 6 5 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 7 9 8 9 6 9 5 10 7 10 7 10 10 9 5 9 10 10 9 4 To 10 4 10 6 10 10 7 2 10 5 6 10 8 9 10 6 10 10 9 10 4 7 6 8 10 10 10 9 5 10 8 10 7 10 9 9 5 10 10 8 10 3 10 9 10 4 7 6 8 10 7 3 4 9 10 10 8 7 7 10 5 6 10 10 6 10 3 4 7 7 7 10 10 82 56 88 87 91 72 96 78 81 73 85 92 77 83 29 72 92 96 52 84 55 83 79 54 43 59 83 97 88 76 65 67 94 78 74 78 79 92 96 86 100 62 77 73 75 74 86 74