Passing Events

Dr. Joseph H. Grant, a prominent worker in the Liberty stake, died sud- denly in his office in Salt Lake City, on February 8. Dr. Grant served in the M. I. A. stake superintendency, as Bishop of the 33rd ward and in the High Council, and no duty was ever assigned him that was not promptly and efficiently performed. He was a lovable character, loyal to his friends, his profession, his family and his Church. Prior to his coming to Salt Lake, he was a member of the High Council in the Davis stake. President Heber J. Grant, an uncle of the de- ceased, returned hurriedly from Cali- fornia to attend the funeral. * * * President Rey L. Pratt, of the Mex- ican mission, reports the removal of his headquarters from El Paso, Texas, to 2067 South Hobart Boulevard, Los Angeles. It is believed that this change will be to the advantage of the mission. * * * The sermons delivered over the radio each Sunday evening at nine o'clock, by Dr. James E. Talmage. of the Council of the Twelve, are attracting widespread attention. Naturally it would be impossible even to estimate with any degree of accuracy how many people "listen in," but it is safe to say that many thousands do so. Favor- able comments on this series are re- ceived from many different states. Our missionaries in Alaska report that they have been able to receive these messages. Elder William M. Palmer, known to many admirers as "the walking Bible," died in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, January 25. He was always a zealous preacher of the Gospel, hav- ing spent thirteen years in the mission field. Of this time eleven years were spent as head of the Northwest mis- sion. In addition to this work he did a vast amount of preaching in the dif- ferent wards and stakes of the Church. * * * The importance of adult education is universally recognized. The Church through its various educational agencies is keeping pace with this world-wide movement. A brief account of the Leadership Week at Provo, under the auspices of the Brigham Young Uni- versity is found elsewhere in this num- ber. It was an inspirational affair and indicated how widespread the interest in education is. In addition to this opportunity, which was taken advan- tage of by hundreds of people from our communities, similar periods of train- ing were given in the Dixie, Snow and Rexburg Academies. With the same end in view, the L. D. S. High School, in Salt Lake City, invited parents to meet with their children and participate in class work on Lincoln's birthday. February 12. * * * Another step in the direction of adult education and one which will have a far-reaching effect, is the broad- casting of the M. I. A. hour arranged by the Adult Committee of the Gen- eral Boards through the courtesy of KSL, Salt Lake City. One hour each Sunday afternoon, for twelve weeks, from 3:30 to 4:30, will be devoted to discussions on science, child hygiene and literature. These lectures are delivered by trained people and are in- terspersed with music. Altogether a very delightful and instructive pro- gram is furnished. * * * Elder Hyrum D. Jenson, second counselor in the presidency of the Oneida stake, and whose home is in Preston, Idaho, has been called to pre- side over the Norwegian mission. He

442 IMPROVEMENT ERA War.. 1929 succeeds President Lorenzo W. Ander- G. Burton of the Tahitian mission. He son, who has been in the field since and his wife and children plan to sail October, 1926, first as traveling mis- from San Francisco for Papeete, aboard sionary and since the spring of 1927 the S. S. Tahiti, on April 18. Pres- as president. President Jenson leaves ident Burbidge spent four years as a about April 1 and will be accom- traveling elder on the Society Islands panied by his family. beginning with 1915, and will fall * * * naturally into the duties of his calling. Elder George W. Burbidge has been President Burton has had charge of the appointed to succeed President Alma Tahitian mission since May, 1926. Thinking of You Out on the sea when the night comes down, Silver the waves and silver the moon. Far, far away o'er the restless deep, Over grey desert and mountain steep, Over soft vales, shines the same pale moon. And I'm lonely tonight as I realize why, Your tears should start — why you should cry — I'm thinking of you, when I kissed you, dear, — Thinking of you. Here, among strangers, far from my home. Ever my thoughts travel over the sea, Alone, I dream in the silent night, As the ship sails on through a silvery light, Night winds whisper a message from thee. I am wondering why you turned away, — My lips were dumb — there was much to say. I'm lonely and sad, yet glad, dear maid — — Thinking of you. My mountain home holds treasures rare, Treasures far greater than lands or gold,- Arc you waiting there by the little gate, Waiting for me? And I am late — But I'll return and we'll live as of old? I'll see your face like a pure, white flower, Lifted to mine, in that golden hour.-- I'm thinking of you when we said good-bye, — — Thinking of you. Cofonio Dubfon. Mexico GRACE ZENOR PRATT