represented the General Authorities. President Rich discussed "The Great Joy of Parenthood;" Albert Welch spoke on the topic, "What I May Do To Strengthen My Relationship With My Son;" Ivan Rich, an Aaronic priesthood member, addressed the subject, "What I Should Do To Strengthen My Personal Relationship With My Father;" and Sister Gwen Adams spoke on the theme "What I May Do To Strengthen the Testimony of My Daughter."33 When the Saints met in May for their conference, Elder Joseph F. Merrill, of the Quorum ofthe Twelve, represented the General Authorities. Roy Thackery, a returned missionary, reported on his labor in the South African Mission and Wayne Nielson on his labor in the Swedish Mission.34 On 17 March, the Relief Society celebrated its 107th birthday. The Morgan women chose the theme "Through the Halls of Morgan Stake Relief Society" for their part ofthe celebration. Past and present presidents were honored as follows: Sister Lydia Rich, president for thtrty- For over sixty years Ada mo y6318. Maryette Waldron-eleven years, Waldron has shared her Mary Chadwick—five years, Sophia Anderson— eight years, Elizabeth Geary—four years, Mae Rich—seven years, and Margaret Thackery who was serving at the time.35 The Beehives of the Morgan Stake held their annual Swarm Day in May 1949. The theme for sical talents with the members of the Church. She is an accomplished musician who has organized and conducted numerous choirs. She has spent countless hours ccompanyingotbers, teaching the ^ ..^j, Go Camping." Held in iusic, and playing for the _ ... , ,. . ,. , - ■ . m " ** * Pj"Mts*n'ill*a t\-it> hlrth lfrht r\t thp Hair nnc \i'h*>n enjoyment of ■ She was the organist for toe first session of the dedication of the Ogden Temple. Sister Waldron's expertise at the organ was featured at the special program on 30 December 1948. Porterville, the highlight of the day was when ninety-four-year old Matilda Peterson kept the audience spellbound with her stories and her ability to quote poetry.36 Dances were, for many years, the high social events of the stake. There were usually three main dances each year. The Gold and Green Ball, the Sweetheart Ball, and the Rose Prom were all sponsored by the Stake Young Men and Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association. The Gold and Green Ball was usually held in January. A queen was selected from all the girls ofthe stake with a young man as her escort. The decorations were often elaborate. One year myriads of cotton balls were hung from the ceiling to make a very realistic snow scene. In February, the annual Sweetheart Ball was usually held. A couple was selected from each ward to represent the sweethearts of the ward. This couple was most often an older, married couple. The Rose Prom featured the younger Mia Maid girls. In addition to these dances, an M-Men and Gleaner banquet was held each year. Often this was a nice dinner dance.37 172