President Hugh B. Brown (8)

I am sure this vast audience and all who are listening in would wish me to express to President McKay our united thanks and appreciation for the inspiring messages which he has sent to us, for the inspiration of his Presidency, for the fact that he was with us shortly at the opening of the conference; and we pray God's blessings upon him. Millions of prayers are ascending every day for his welfare and benefit. Let us upon returning to our homes show our loyalty by carrying out the instructions, the counsel and advice contained in these marvelous messages, so well and inspiringly read by his son, Robert, whom we thank for his part.

We should like to express our deep appreciation to the following who have furnished the singing for this conference:

The Tabernacle Choir for their excellent singing on the Saturday morning and Sunday morning broadcast sessions, and again this afternoon; and to the Men of the Tabernacle Choir, who furnished the music for the Saturday evening Priesthood meeting.

The Relief Society Singing Mothers from stakes in Alberta, Canada, who furnished the music for the sessions on Friday.

The Ricks College Combined Choirs, who furnished the music for the Saturday afternoon session.

We also express thanks and deep appreciation to the conductors and the organists.

President McKay wishes me to express his own 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 the careful and efficient attention given by local and national press representatives, and by the representatives of radio and television in reporting the sessions of this conference.

We deeply appreciate too the cooperation of city officials, city traffic officers handling carefully and ably the increased traffic, the fire department, and the Red Cross, who have been on hand to render assistance and service whenever and wherever needed.

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

As heretofore mentioned, we are most grateful to the owners and managers of the many radio television stations throughout the nation and in other countries, who have carried the sessions of this conference from coast to coast in the United States, to Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, Guatemala, and Canada; and by short-wave, to listeners in many other countries.

We thank the translators for their untiring efforts in translating the messages of the conference for the people of the world.

Through the extensive radio and television coverage, millions have been able to participate in this Semi-Annual Conference of the Church.

We again express our gratitude and thanks to the Church gardeners, who arranged the beautiful flowers on the rostrum. We also thank the Honolulu Stake, who so graciously sent us these lovely anthuriums.

Tonight, the Deseret Sunday School Union conference will convene in this building at seven o'clock. All Sunday School workers will wish to be in attendance. The public also is cordially invited.

It is understood that ward sacrament meetings will be held, wherever practicable, this evening in the various wards.

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

And now the Tabernacle Choir will favor us with, "Hallelujah," and then, "Sing We Now at Parting," both conducted by Elder Richard P. Condie.

The benediction will be offered by Elder Reed J. Money, President of the Nebo Stake, after which this conference will stand adjourned for six months.

The Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir sang the Hallelujah anthem, and then sang the hymn "Sing We Now At Parting."

Elder Reed J. Money, President of the Nebo Stake, pronounced the benediction.

Conference adjourned for six months.

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

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

The choral music for the Friday morning and afternoon sessions was furnished by the Relief Society Singing Mothers of the stakes in Alberta, Canada, under the direction of Sister Florence Jepperson Madsen.

The Ricks College Combined Choirs furnished the music for the Saturday afternoon meeting, with Chester W. Hill and Inga Johnson conducting.

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

Accompaniments on the organ were played by Alexander Schreiner, Robert N. Cundick and Roy M. Darley, Tabernacle Organists.

Joseph Anderson

Clerk of the Conference.