Page -5- BAP address at Slaterville Meeting House Dedication (then a school teacher of Slaterville), promoted the organization of a Dramatic Company, known as "The Slaterville Dramatic Association". This association, under the direction of Mr. Wright, equiped the Hall with all things necessary to carry on Dramatic performances. Some of the officers of the Association were, John Wheeler, president. Alice Bybee, Secretary and Treasurer. Everything was done to make the efforts of this Association successful. Many plays were put on the stage, were successful, and highly complimented by those who witnessed them. The Association went on for two years, and was finally dissolved. All fixtures, and the scenery were sold, and this ended the Dramatic performances. On October 2, 1892, Steven W, Perry, Sen., was released from the Bishopric and James A Slater was set apart, to take his place as Counselor. Efforts were now being made to erect a new school building, and finally, it was decided to divide the district. The dividing line of the two districts, was the road running north and west from William Wheeler's, and thence South from Alexander Bowns'. The district on the east was known as the "Perry" district and that on the west, as the "Slaterville District". After the division of the district, there was no need of maintaining the old frame house, and in June 1893, the Ward bought the old house for $410.00, and it has served for a church ever since. In 1894, two school houses were erected, one opposite Clarence Allred's in the "Perry" district, and one a little east of M.J. Bartholomew's in the Slaterville District. Two schools were in operation for many years. An organization known as the Farmer's Alliance; was established in Slaterville, during this time. The object of which was to promote interest and to mutually protect its members. The members of this organization met weekly, and discussed things pertaining to the welfare of the settlement. It was in this organization, where the building of a Creamery was discussed, and later, stock was subscribed, and in 1896 a Creamery was established, but not operated until the Spring of 1897. This institution carried on prosperous business for a few years, and was finally consolidated with the Blackman and Griffin Company. It was at this time that the Sugar Factory was established, and in 1898, contracts were let for the raising of beets. The people at first were backward in entering beet raising extensively; but as time went on the beet industry grew, and now it is the leading industry of the settlement. Thousands of dollars are paid for beets annually, and the country is growing more prosperous. The Ward has undergone a few changes, especially in the presiding authorities. On December 19, 1899, James A Slater was released as Counselor to Bishop Allred, and set apart as Bishop of the Ward, Bishop Allred being released from that position. John F. Allred and Henry C Holley were chosen and set apart as Counselors. 392