At 10 a.m. the meeting was called to order, and Elder Cannon was chosen president, Brs. Winchester and Napela clerks. I was called upon to speak first on the subject of priesthood, had a good flow of the spirit, spoke better than I ever spoke before on that subject. The house was filled with the spirit and many were seen to weep for joy. Br. H. followed on the doctrine of baptism for the dead. Br. Cannon followed on priesthood and concluded with a short lecture on the first principles, adjourned for half an hour, baptised 5 during the intermission.
Met again pursuant to adjournment; singing and prayer by Elder Keeler. Pres. C. addressed the congregation upon the nature of the offices which we expected to fill that afternoon, what they should teach and what they should not teach etc. After which, we ordained those who had been baptized last Sunday and today also, 11 in all. After which, we chose Brs. Napela and Kaleohano for the office of elder and they were unanimously voted for. Maiola, Maeweua, George Raymond, P. White, Kanahunahupu, Kapano, Kimo Pelio, Kulapulu were chosen for priest, Kekoa a teacher, Kaihumau a deacon.
I spoke to them on the nature of their duty etc, had much of the spirit. Prophesied to them that if they would keep the same spirit which they had received this day and go forth and magnify their offices, that it should not be long before there should be a mighty work done through their instrumentality and they should triumph over every opposing power and etc. Administered the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and we all did rejoice much in the goodness of the Lord to us. [Had] prayer by Elder Hammond, adjourned to meet again at early candlelight.
Got the house prepared with lights, and came together according to appointment to ordain the officers who had been chosen; [had] singing and prayer by Elder K. After giving them much good instruction according to the promptings of the spirit, we proceeded to ordain them; had much of the spirit while ordaining, many blessings and prophecies were pronounced upon their heads. Continued our meeting until near midnight; the brethren that have not the language got very tired and weary, adjourned sine die. Napela’s wife was preached to; she belongs yet to the other church, but has a good spirit towards us. She has been healed several times by the elders. After meeting wrote a letter to Mrs. H. to send by Brs. Snider and Winchester.
