The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-06-18
LIBERTY PARK.
A Gala Day for Salt Lakers.


of the City Hall in the order an
nounced. The day was all that
could he desired, and the streets
we've lined with persons who de-
sired to see the procession, which
was Unexpectedly long, there being
very liberal attendance of citizens
to participate. At 1915 the pro-
cession started from the City Hall.
moving westward TO Main street,
thence south to Seventh South
street, thence east until the street
leading south to the Park was
reached. Entering the Park at the
gate opposite the flagstaff, the pro-
cessiOn passed down the lane and
moved around the drive coming up
to the stand on the north side. The
city officials and invited guests dis
mounted and took their places on
the stand. Long before the pro-
cessiOn reached the objective place,
parties began to arrive at the Park,
by street cars and in carriages, on
horseback and on foot. Every pre-
p IratiOn had 9 made; t1e stand
was decorated with the stars and
stripes, and the names of all the
states and territories were displayed
in several places about the top of
the stand. 1t was also adorned
with evergreen.
The proceedings commenced by
the Mayor, Mr.. jennings, calling
the crowd to order, and stating the
object Of the gathering.
The carrying out of the pro-
gramme commenced by Croxall's
Band playing "GOblins."
Following this, the resolutions
declaring the Park opened were
read by Deputy. Recorder H. NJ.
Wells.
The Union Glee Club sang "Hail
Morn"
Alderman A. II. Raleigh here
offered up the dedicStory prayer.
The Sixth Infantry Band then
gave "The Worl1's Peace Jubilee"
when
PROF. T. B. LEWIS
Was introduced and spoke as fol-
lows:
Mr. President and Fello1O Citizens:
One of the most momentous
events recorded in the annals of the
world, was that of the war
between the American colonies on
the one side, and the mother cOun-
Britain-on the other,
known as the war of |
American Independence.
The fire that burned in the hearts !
If those who fought for this indie |
Dendence against proud and pow
erful foe, was kindled upon the |
plains of Concord and Lexington,
md behind the redoubts of Bunker
Hill. That of the last mentioned !
having transpired on the 18th day
# June, 1775-just 1O7 years ago to-
Law.
Yes, 1OT years ago, democracy was
)orn in this heaven favored laud Of
America.
l think the Honorable Mayor and
,entlemen composing the Council
# this beautiful inland city; this
,ity, the pride of the territories, the
queen of these everlasting fortresses,
edOubts thrown up under the direc-
ion Of him who plans the battles
# the forces Of nature, and directs
he movements Of men, could not
lave selected more suitable day
lpon which to open this attractive
,ortion of our city, with appropriate
to its appreciative citi-
ems; and here, in the presence Of
his assembly, dedicate and conse-
rate this spot to the sacred name of
liberty.
A spot rendered more dear 90 our
carts, when we appreciate the fact
hat the germ from which this mini
ture forest has grown, was brought
rom eastern lands, across broad
lains, effected by weary marches.
| few years ago and this was an I'm
Inhabited wild.
But those who pioneered this
md, with their accustomed fore
bought, looked forward to such
me and place, and prepared the
Of this beautiful grove,
Tithin whose delightful shade we
an come and hold sweet intercourse
18th our fellow men. These trees,
lanted in the early history of the
erritory, are living monuments to
ne memory Of Brigham Young and
is associated pioneers, and while
e enjoy the fruits of their labors
e honor the men who planned for
II enjoyment. But when l look
I'd inspect these grounds, l note 6
lie evidence of much labor, time
Id means expended, in addition to
at already mentioned, to make ]
is park a place Of lesoTt for the 9
tiZens Of our metropolis and our
lends who may visit US. The pros {
,rity and success of this work, thus l
I is due to the intelligent supervi +
IN of our present popular Mayor, t
i'd his most active and energetic q
assisted by the able r
ID representative men Of the City f
)uncil. To them we tender our
ateful acknowledgements and ex- b
ess our thanks to the committee 7
special arrangements of this days i
oceedings, for the pains and care i
ken to make this day a success. {
ing may they live in the hearts of n
e people. Z
We realize that all who are pre- y
ut, and those who may come after, d
81 that here, on this ground, as n
I'll as elSeMhere in al this broad | q