of time as counselors were granted. In the reorganization, vacancies resulting from their release, were filled by Henry Rich and Thomas W. Layman, who were sustained as first and second counselors respectively to Bishop Slater. The Bishopric remained as then constituted until April 1, 1923, when out of consideration for the many years Bishop Slater had given unselfishly in the interest of his Church and people, presiding authorities voluntarily relieved him of his assignment. Like his predecessor, Bishop Slater served over twenty-two yeans as Spiritual leader of his people. During his long service in that capacity, his wise counsel and advice were sought by many. Reference to his life of service in a religious capacity would be incomplete without a story of accomplishments of lasting benefit to the ward and people achieved while he served as Bishop. Need for a new and adequate church building to beet the present and particularily future demands of an increasing Church membership, became a matter of pressing importance. In late 1913, at the instigation of the bishopric, a building committee was organized, which included the bishopric and Alvin J. Hudman, a loyal church member, Moroni Wheeler, and John Slater, two influential citizens who represented the non-Mormons of our community. Leo Madsen, an accredited licensed architect, was employed and drew up plans for construction of what he termed would meet requirements in every respect of an up-to-date chapel. In the following year, 24 Feb 1915, the building was completed, which at the time was considered a very unique building in architecture, and a modern, up-to-date house of worship by people of the settlement who gathered to inspect grandeur of the exterior and interior of the edifice and join in the dedication service. The meeting house cost was $10,000. Today at this writing, forty-seven years later, (1962) use of the building for church and other gatherings has demonstrated in several respects erroneous estimates of the architect, which fell short of meeting specifications provided in the contract originally issued for erection of the building. From the outset, people were burdened in paying for something they didn't get. In the interest of seeking ways and means to expedite, at the earliest hour, retirement of the debt in-cured by erection of the new chapel, a proposal to dispose of the old building and grounds and apply that money that accrued from the sale for that purpose, met approval of a goodly number of citizens and a majority of committee members. Failure of the minority committee member to receive the necessary backing of those who actually opposed the idea, the proposal was adopted and the sale was consummated. Why Church members of our ward failed to support efforts for the ward to retain possession of property with such a historic background, is not understandable. The writer and others declared at the time that sacrifice of SLATERVILLE CHAPEL (1915) 94- Pulpit in the Slaterville Chapel Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Bown; Mr. & Mrs. James Cowan; Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Hudman (1941) Back View of Slaterville Chapel Relief Society Sisters 1st Row:Gladys Draper; Fern DeVries; Lillian Foote; LaVon Dickamore; Beulah Spencer; Ethel Holley; Clover Wardell 2nd Row: Violet Alexander; Erma Wardle; Sharon Holley; Amelia Holley; Edna Amidan; Eliza Holley; Cecila Perry 3rd Row: Mary Etta Allred; Delores Tippetts; Regina Slater; Millie Slater; Elna Lucas; Flossie Spencer; Crystal Wardle -95-