Kimball were the visiting authorities and were in attendance at the dedication along with the stake presidency, high council, seventies, elders and high priests who were the leaders of the respective quorums. Bishoprics were also invited to attend. Elder James E. Talmage in brief remarks at the dedication service, explained that "the dedication of a building was similar to the setting apart of a missionary, and that it became a place of Holy worship." ElderTalmagealso spoke on the importance of a prayer circle. He then offered the dedicatory prayer.28 Prayer Circle The first mention of a prayer circle was made by President Daniel Heiner at the stake priesthood meeting 29 September 1900. He explained that a prayer circle should be established on a stake level for the presidency and the high council and then it could be I organized in the wards.29 Nevertheless, New stake Office Building a would be twenty-three years later before President Heiner's goal to have a prayer circle was realized. The new stake office building, completed in 1917, was designed with a room in which the prayer circle could be held. In January 1922 it was decided that the fourth Sunday of each month would be set apart to conduct the prayer circle. The members of the high council were then instructed to begin to acquire the necessary temple clothing. However, it was ayear later before President Heiner was finally able to write to Salt Lake asking that one of the brethren be sent to organize them and teach them how to conduct the prayer circle. Finally on 22 April, 1923, Elder Richard R. Lyman came to Morgan by special appointment to organize a prayer circle. He explained the importance of attending sacrament meetings, having family prayers and secret prayers, observing the law of tithing, being exemplary fathers and husbands, and becoming good financiers. He also explained that proper clothing was necessary to participate in the prayer circle. The members of the stake presidency, the high council, the stake clerk, and Elder Lyman then adjourned to the prayer circle room where Elder Lyman conducted the prayer circle. The opening prayer was offered by William W. Francis and President Heiner led the prayer at the altar. The benediction was offered by Elder Richard R. Lyman.3" There is no indication that prayer circles were ever held on a ward level. The prayer circle was finally discontinued on a stake level during President Little's administration. Importance of Tithing One of the first tasks undertaken by President Daniel Heiner and his counselors after taking office was to fix up the tithing office. Tithing was paid