The Southwestern Union Conference
By N. P. Nelson
THE first session of the Southwestern Union Conference since the reorganization at Topeka, Kan., will convene at Keene, Tex., February 24 to March 2, 1904. The brethren and sisters in Texas have not had the opportunity of attending one of our large meetings for years, and very much desired that the meetings be held as near them as possible. For this reason the meeting is to be held at Keene. All delegates will be entertained free of charge, and visitors at as low charges as possible. The railroad connections are fairly good. A branch road of the M. K. & T. runs between the main line at Egan and the Santa Fe at Cleburne. The importance of this meeting is emphasized by the fact that we have never had the opportunity of coming together and thoroughly organizing our work and outlining our policy. As many of the laborers in this union conference as can be present, should do so; for bringing the workers in various conferences together enables them to become acquainted, and to see eye to eye in all the important matters which will come up for consideration; and when they return to their respective fields of labor, they will put new life and impetus into the work. It will not only be a business meeting, but will also be a meeting of spiritual benefit to all who may attend. Elders A. G. Daniels and S. N. Haskell have already promised to be with us, and others are expected. It will be necessary for those who come to bring bedding, as the nights may be quite cold.