Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-19
OH FOLKS, DAY 1891.
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| tcrcet ana as Dec M ore in-u'
tutlons Of mormon social life
Making no distinctions on account oil
race, religion, politics or nationality, II
IL thoroughly cosmopolitan aud
humanitarian. The purpose In view Is
the happiness and encouragement Of
mon and women who are nearing tho
line Of tho future life.
Thursday, June 18TH was Hxed upon
A. Old FoIks' DAY fsr 1891 and Spring.
willie, Utah county, rs the spot for the
outing. The Rio Grsndc Western had
generously proilercd free transporta'
ton, the Springvillo people rendered
free entertainment for the company,
and IN. street car lines agreed TO carry
them 10 aud from the depot without
charge. The benevolent public also
were literal In donations, and the com.
mlttee were cheeted IN their labor Of
love by the hearty cooperation OF all
whose aid was Invited.
The morning was delightful. A few
white clouds gave 10 the deep blue Of
the ky n loveller hue, and the air was
clear and bracing while tho sunbcams
chased away the faintest traces of cold.
The old people were seated ON the Train
without fuss or hurry, and a little after
5 O'Clock fourteen coaches and n bag
gage car were pulled out Of the depot
by engine o., an immense locomotive
dccked with the Stars aud Stripes.
The ears were fir.t class, the road.bod
smooth, tho train hands courteous, aud
the company In splendid spirits. Aged
passengers were taken up nj the sta.
tons south Of the city n far as Draper,
but no further stop was mado until
Provo was reached.
There were on the train SIS persons
bctwecn 20 and 80 years-2a5 men, go
women; 70 between so and oO-i2 men
and 10 women; aud Z who were 20 aud
upwards-all men, via. WIN. Tucker,
90 w. Anderson, o.; Thos. Graham,
w, aud J.. u. Lewis, rs; total, 5oi-9sl
men and ala women. There were the
lame, the halt, the blind and the deaf,
but very few, however, who were not
In possession Of all their faculties, and
two OF three persons Of color. II was
a merry company and the pleasure u
tho trip was heightened by interchange
Of cour,csios greetings Of old acqaalnt.
Ancea, renewal Of former friendships,
tho distribution Of genuine lemonade,
cake and candy, and appropriate songs
and glces from the Old Folks choir led
by our old friend l.. Beczicy. one
noticeable thing while travelling
through the train was the well.drssscd
aud neat appearance Of the old people,
showing that they were well cared for,
or ablc 10 care we'll for themselves.
There were no aigns Of neglec, In per.
son or apparel.
When springvillo was reached the
train halted little distance south Of
tho depot In front " Packard's Grove.
There woro crowds Of children and
grown people, band Of music and
ringing cheers 10 greet the company.
An archway formed Of bunting and
cvefgreenH with III, words "Vetorans
Welcome" opened tho way 10 tho rcar
Of the grove whore were tho stand aud
roffcshment fables. Tho old folks
walked on path covered with sweet
now mown hay 10 chairs arranged Ia
front Of the stand. On tho right Of tho
Path were drawn up In line
over 200 young mon aud young
ladies dressed In white and turkey rcd,
with nod, white and blue turbans ON
thelr heads and similar colorcd bands
and rosolles ON their arms. These
wero tho walters. and behind them
werv stretched long tables tastefilly
arranged, loaded with dollcaclcs,
adorned with flowers and decorated
with national flags.
Tho stand was soon occupied by Presi.
dents Wilford Woodruff an1 George q .
Cannon, Presiding Bishop W. II. Pres.
ton, President Jacob Gates Of the Seven.
ties, tho Presidency Of Salt Lake
Stake, President A. o. Smooi OF Utah
Stake, Bishop Nephi Packard Of
sprlngvllle, the Old FOLKS committee
and choir, the springyille bras. hand,
committee aud choir, aud number Of
prominent ladies and gentlemen. a
table was act 20 which all prcsa re-.
porter were cordially invited. The
stand WINS gaily adorned with stream.
ers, notices, tho starr and ktripes, etc.,
and tho line trees overhead ,swaylng ia
tho gentle breeze, made grateful shell.
tor and gave frequent glimpses Of the
lovely azure sky above. It was glorl.
Gus sight when tho veterans were
seated and the Sprlngvllle brhss band,
dressed in handsome uniform, slruel.
up patriotic air.
Mr.. Don &. Johnson conducted the
exercises Ia excellent style. The
| hpHhgNillo choir sang
tfhiNaYiiLI's soSG or WELCOME
TO NJ leieraHi Iisifiag 10 yuHs ISM. 1891
Tuho-"Mlndor
veterans here We gladly greet you,
Welcome 10 our lovely town,
Nowili w 10 entertain you
With tho very best We own.
You deaeIye combination.