strength and numbers. The Sunday Schools, the first of which was organized
in 1849, by Elder Richard Ballantyne, in the Fourteenth Ward of Salt Lake
City, had by this time grown to be a strong institution. The Mutual
Improvement Associations were organized in 1875, and soon did much good
among the young.

President Young and his brethren were busy organizing stakes of Zion,
setting the quorums of the priesthood in order, directing the building of
temples, laying out towns and cities, and attending to the general duties
of the Church. Thus Zion grew and became stronger day by day.

Brigham City is named after President Young. August 19, 1877, the
president was at that place and the Box Elder Stake of Zion was organized.
Shortly after his return home, he was taken ill and died August 29th, at
the age of seventy-six.

Thus passed away the second president of the Church. Joseph had laid the
foundation deep and strong. Brigham had built upon it. For thirty years he
had stood at the head of the Church and had led the Saints through some of
the most trying scenes of their history. Brigham Young was the leading
spirit in the removal from Nauvoo, in the march across the wild prairies
and mountains, in the building up of a great state in the desert valleys of
the Rocky Mountains; and his name will be ever honored as the great pioneer
of the west.

Topics.--1. Prosperity of the Saints. 2. The telegraph and railroad. 3.
The Liberal Party. 4. Death of President Young.

Questions and Review.--1. How did the Saints come from Europe in early
days? 2. Tell about the overland telegraph line in Utah and the first