Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-07-09
HONORING THE AGED.
Detail or the Treat in Store for
Then.

For many years past. the old
folks Of this county have visited
different cities in the capacity Of ar
excurion. in every place they
have been received with open
hands and loving hearts, have been
royalty treated, and nothing ha.
been omitted to make their outing n
day Of joy and gladness.
During the time that the veterans
were at Ogden, last year, the under,
signed committee invited the aged
people Of that city and surrounding
country to come TO Salt Lake and
partake Of the hospitality Of our
citizens.
We are now happy to state tina;
through the Kindness Of Vice
President Holeomb, OF the Union
Pacific Railway, a free ride has
been rendered 20 all Of the
old people residing in Weber
County to this city. The day named
for the joyous event is Tuesday,
July 18th. The management Of the
excursion from Ogden is in the
hands Of competent committee.
Due notice Of the time Of their Cum
ing will be given in the newspapers.
On the arrival Of the eNcurSionists
they will be received by the Old
Folks Committee, who will arrange
for their transportation from the de-
pot 70 the Exposition building.
The Electric Railroad Com
pany and Grant Brothers have
rendered transportation for more
than half Of the number expected.
With the assistance Of wealthy
persons owning carriages whom
We have not been able 20 call
upon, we hope TO make up a pro
cession Of a novel character, worthy
a city OF 10000 people.
We cordially invite all the aged
people OF this city and county.
seventy years old and upwards. TO
participate in this joyful gathering.
This invitation is extended irrespeC-
tive Of faith. race or color.
In order 10 render this occasion
10 all, il is requested that
the old people Of this city and cUun-
~ come 10 the building between
the hours Of Q and lOa. M. and NE |
respectfully ask the Bishops and |
Clergymeu to see that their aged |
friends are taken to and from the |
Exposition grounds. All persons /
whose badges indicates their ages are |
entitled TO TIde free ON the street |
ears on that day.
The following rules have been
adopted 10 distinguish the different
lgeS:
Seventy to eighty, red ba6se:
Eighty 10 ninety, a blue badge;
ninety 10 one hundred. n white
la1ge; all centenaTiaus will wear a
GOLDEN star. These badges should
De worn on the left breast. and all
who wear them are entitled 20 every
courtesy provided for their annual
.njoyment both by the committee
mi all citizens.
The lower floor Of the Exposition
Suilding will be reserved as n tan
uet hall, and none hut those wear
ng badges will he admitted. 4
limited number will be admitted 20
he upper floor by ticket only.
The management OF the banquet
IN the hands Of n committee Of
idies, furnished 10y eacn ward NJ
lis city. The ladies assisting vii.
ear blue ribbon, tied around the
Il arm, above the elbow.
Tine programme. OF proceedings
T the 18th will be announced in
u Saturday evening and SUNDAY
orning papers.
The generOus-heaTted public who
e in sympathy with the enter
Use OF hOnOring the aged and
nding helping hand, viii please
rwari their contributions to any
ENTER OF the committee or 10 G.
= savage, at the Art Bazlr, Salt
axe City.
Bp. W. B. PRESTON.
GEORGE GODDARD.
&. r. SAVAGE, :
WILLIAM EDDINGTUS.
WM. NAYLuR,
WIN. l.. BINDER.
JOUS KIRKNAS. s
ANDREW JENSON, e
NELSpN 4. EMPEY, Is
Committee. Is