The said further that we had chosen our beloved Prest. Joseph Smith as our standing chairman, and our mouth between us and our God
On motion the candidates were received by unanimous vote and were seated in order.
On motion of Er it was Resolved, that whenever convenient, our councils shall be opened by prayer, beginning at the oldest and down through the council in order to the youngest.
Prest. J. Smith further suggested the propriety of reading a chapter on opening our councils—agreed to unanimously