Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-04-05
.MPHIS DAILY APPEAL-THU RsDAY, APRIL 5,

LPHIS DAILY
the following inscription: "Ihe Recognized
Church Of Jesus Chris, Of Latter Dav 6 Iinis.D
Some weeks later came the announcement
from Plano, H., that the sum OF 5000 had
been raised In Plano and had been appropri-
ated for plac'ng the old temple 10 repair
l. Vas decided that The f-s, Of a series OF
annual conferences aud d grand Mormon
reunion would be held Ia the old temple.
commencing on the Oh day Of April, 1888.
O1e Of the leading objects Of the meeting,
a. was stated at The pre- iminary meeting al
Plano, was the Re establishment OF Nor
mon church in the Old temple.
PREPARING FOR THE GREAT EVENT.
The old KirtIopd Temple cost originally
$4,000 Fully 5000 has been spenL since
last November IN repairing it, The build
ing Is wonderfully preserved. The timbsrs
are OF oak and wildwood. They are as
sound a. if they had been hewn into share
bal Yesterday. Cd carpenters say The build
ing If OF vsry skiilful architectural structure.
For fifty years there has been a great deal of
discussion So TO the ownership Of he famous
temple. just what branch Of the Mormon
Church owned it has never been definitely
settled. The true motive OF the coming
jubilee was at fret 10 decide the oSnership
of the temple. The Plano Mormons took
possession Il the Eeys Of the Old church.
which had been carefully guarded for half
century by a whitehsired old Mormon dame
Of Kirkland. TIE Piano Mormons ordered
The church to De repaired and paid fer the
same. No opposition WAS met with. While
they were cOngratulating themselves over
the settlement OF the ownership OF the tenn
pie, the question OF grand old jubilee, at
which several thous md Mormon should be
present, was discussed. The project was re-
csived by the Mormons all over the country
with approval. Many OF the Utah Mormons
look back upon KirllsEd as their birth
place, and where they first jJintd the
Church OF Zion. 81 the proposed celebration
ripened into a graud jubilee ard the jubilee
promises to develop into something sill
greater-the establishment of the Mormon
Church in Kirkland, minus the polygamous
attachment. There will not only be a re-
union and jubilee, but revival as well.
Kirkland is making active Preparations for
the event. The citizens OF ~ quiet little
hamlet have given out the ediei, Come in
welcome" Every thing was bustle and COR
fusion when l arrived here yesterday
Whole miles are arriving by nearly every
stage. Toe accommodations If tie place
will be insufficient TO care for the multitude
that will be present. To day a message from
Boston was received asking for sccommoda-
lions Tor thirty ladies and gentlemen. The
postm aster OF the village IS oyerrCn with
letters of inquiry and directions Tor reserv-
ing rooms and apartments. At ieas, 1000
people will be present on Friday, the open.
ing day.
TEE REUNION PROGRAMME.
The celebration, among other things, COM
memorates the auniVersary Of the organiza-
ton of the Mormon Church, and inaugurates
d series OF reunions and conferences, which
are intended 20 be held annually. The one
of 1884 will be he'll in Plano, ILL.,, and in
1885 at Kirkland again. The Mormon
Church was organized at Harmon, Pa, April
6, $50, and ihIs is the flty-third anniversary.
TIE programme for the reunion was an
nouDced from the pulpit of the old temple
yesterday. 1t seems specially designed to
inculcsIe into the minds of any Gentiles that
attend enough Of The docirine of the saints
to last them until the next reunion and con.
ference in 1885. The reunion commences on
Friday morning, April 9th, continuing for
two or three weeks. Friday is Intended TO
BE- the red letter day. The morning exer-
cises will be opened by Commemorative or
memorial service in memory of Joseph
Smith, sr., the founder of Mormonism. To
the Mormon OF to-day no memory is so pre-
cious as that OF Joseph Smith. To him was
revealed Inc hiding place of the plates upon
which the book Of Mormon was printed, and
10 him as pointed out the Ray in which they
should be found. O,her 50 lnts may be forgot
ten, but Joseph Smith never. The regular
daily morning service will commence at 9
o'clock, and Will continue until boon. The
services will consist Of preaching, singing,
and prayer. AT 2 o'clock each day, Sunday
excepted, there will be held a regular con.
ference meeting, at which all the committees
will be present, and report. At Z O'Clock
each evening, another service OF preaching,
prayer, and song, will be held. Ga the Sab.
bsth, instead OF the afternoon conference
meeting, regular services will be held, III ak
ing three upon that day. Each days service
will be presided over by different elder of
the Church. There will also be reminisceDce
meetings of great Importance to those whose
early years were speat in Kirkland. This is
fair outline of the programme, bat il does
not comprise more than a small portion Of
the significance Of the celebration.
THE ATTENDANCE.
The most imporlaB. person age who. will
be in attendance during the meetings il
Joseph Smith, it., the son Of the famous
prophet, Joseph Smith, sr. Alexander
Smith, brother OF young Joe, and two
sisters will also be present. Among those
who have already arrived are William
Smith, the only surviving brother OF Joseph
Smith, ST.; James Cof4l, of Denver Jos.
r Lambert of Chicago; F. W. Smith, Of
Missouri; H nry c. Smith, OF Texas; Mis-
sionary w. w. Blair, famous Mormoa,
with his wives and children, from Utah
J. Anthony, of Alabama; c. S. Scott, Of
Michigan; J. ii. Gurley, of Philadelphia,
and z II. Gurley, of Washing on, d. c.
The Mormon bishops 20 b. present are
Elders George II. Blakesley, E L. Kelley,
and Z. NJ. Banjy. The first presidency of
the Church is represented by w. W. Blair
and Joseph Smith, jr. There will be pres
ent also on the opening day OF the reunion
B. F. Means, of Plano, H.; NJ. Vjckers aud
wife, of Providence, r. l., snd hundreds Of
other noiables in the Mormon Church
Delegates will BE- present from nearly
every S ae In the Union and from England,
Italy and Austr'iia. Letters have been re-
ceived from a branch of the Church on The
west coast of Africa, and from branch in
the Tahika Islands, stating that delegates
are on their way 10 Kirtlaud. Elder Gurley
and the Rev. William Kelley have been
here fer some days, and are busiiy engaged
in making preparations for he scconmoda-
ton OF the hUndrads that will be present.
Two thousand Mormons in q little hamlet Of
800 souls means not a few breskfastless, din
nerless, snd supperess mort ale, 10 say moth
ing of rooms and touches To meet the
great demand for food and shelter every ar
rangemeul possible is being made. wagon
loads of provisions are coming every hour
from neig boring towns and villages. Dwell
ling houses for two miles around are being
prepared for the reception of gu, ste. Mr..
Shock, who has leased the only hotel in
Kirkland, will entertain Mormons only, their
board bills being pad oHt of the general
fund raised at Plano, H., for the coca
zion. The many Gentiles who will
will be compelled to seek other quarters
One hundred cots and beds have been placed
in the third story, or attic OF the old temple
Near the temple stands Two large dwelling
houses formerly occupied by Joseph Smith
and Brigham Young, and where the latter's
first conception OF polygamy was born. Both
of these houses will be brought into service
for he reception Of visitor. Tents and
cabins will be erected for sleeping purposes
If the weather is warm enough to permit ii,
and an effort will be made to care for al W no
come. All in all, il will be 4 wonderful gath
ering of weird, strange people, and the serv-
ices will be of more than ordinary interest
TO the outside world. II will have the effect
OF bringing the subject of Mormonism once
more prominently before the people of the
United States.
Spring Come gain.
The weather here is now at last spring-
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