President Hugh B. Brown (10)

Regarding the music for this conference, President McKay has asked me to express his feelings of appreciation as follows: "While the inspiration of this beautiful music is still upon us, I desire to express my deep gratitude and thanks to these young singers this afternoon, and especially for their having honored me with that special number. These choice young singers today, and the Brigham Young University Combined Choruses yesterday, have blessed all of us with their inspiring singing. The Tabernacle Choir also thrilled us with their excellent singing on the broadcast session Sunday morning and again Sunday afternoon. The Men's Chorus from the Tabernacle Choir added much to the priesthood meeting on Monday evening. I also wish to express appreciation to the conductors and organists. Truly, a thing of beauty is a joy forever. Thank the Lord for the divine gift of music. May there be an increase in our appreciation for the services rendered by these men and women in our Church who are willing to devote their musical gifts for the upbuilding of our souls. God bless you."

President McKay wishes me to express appreciation also to all who have in any way contributed to the success and inspiration of this great conference. He is especially grateful to his beloved associates, the General Authorities, who have delivered such timely and inspirational messages. We appreciate also the careful and efficient attention given by local and national press representatives, and the representatives of radio and television in reporting the sessions of this conference. We deeply appreciate the cooperation of city officials, city traffic officers, who have handled carefully and ably the increased traffic, the fire department and the Red Cross, who had been on hand to render assistance whenever and wherever needed.

We thank the Tabernacle ushers for their courtesy and consideration in seating the great audiences of this conference.

As heretofore mentioned, we are most grateful to the owners and managers of the many radio and television stations throughout the nation and our own city who have carried the sessions of this conference from coast to coast and to many countries of the world. Through the extensive radio and television coverage of this annual conference, untold millions have been able to participate.

Just a reminder again about driving in the city and on the highways. Please obey traffic rules. Good manners, patience and alertness are necessary if we are to reduce the number of automobile accidents.

We wish also again to express our gratitude to the donors of these lovely flowers of which we have spoken previously.

May we add just a word to this splendid chorus this afternoon. Not only have you contributed much to the spirit of this occasion, but we are sure you have learned much by reason of your presence here. May God bless you young people as you go forward on life's journey. May you be blessed in your educational pursuits. May you be blessed in the selection of your life's companion and your life's work. We thank you for your presence and for your contribution.

The Choir of the Logan Institute of Religion will now sing, "Eternal Light." The benediction will be offered by Elder Levi B. Thorup, formerly president of the Danish Mission, after which this conference will stand adjourned for six months.

The Logan L. D. S. Institute Choir sang an anthem, "Eternal Life," following which the benediction was offered by Elder Levi B. Thorup.

Conference adjourned for six months.

The Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir furnished the musical numbers for the Sunday morning and afternoon sessions, Richard P. Condie, Conductor, and Jay E. Welch, Assistant Conductor.

The Men of the Tabernacle Choir furnished the choral music for the General Priesthood meeting Monday evening, Richard P. Condie conducting.

The Brigham Young University Combined Choruses furnished the music for the Monday morning and afternoon meetings, Maughan McMurdie, Conductor; and the music for the Tuesday (April 6) sessions was furnished by the Logan Institute of Religion Choir, with James L. Bradley conducting.

Richard P. Condie directed the singing of the Choir on the Tabernacle Choir and Organ broadcast Sunday morning.

Accompaniments on the organ were played by Alexander Schreiner, Frank W. Asper and Roy M. Darley, Tabernacle Organists.

Joseph Anderson

Clerk of the Conference