Singing Mothers

In 1923 a new department was added to the Relief Society organizations. Sister Louse Y. Robinson, General President of the Relief Society, was ever mindful of the needs of each member, so she and Dr, Florence Jeppson decided that there should be more singing among the mothers. Accordingly in all the wards a Singing Mother Chorus was organized. Parker Ward was one of the first to function in this field.
Because the church was not kept warm except for meetings, the singing Mothers went in the homes of those who owned an organ or piano to practice. The husbands were interested and helpful in the endeavors of their wives. They would go from house to house with their sleighs to gather the women and take them home. Light refreshments would be served following practices. At Christmas time there was always a pot lunch supper party.
A collection of selected hymns and songs arranged for the use of the Relief Society was published in book form. One of the first songs learned was “we Love To Serve”, and another beautiful song was “How Lovely Are Thy Messengers.” The latter song was sung by hundreds of Relief Society Choruses at the Centennial celebration of the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-Katie Rudd