The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-26
SOME IDEAS FOR
THE PIONEERS JUBILEE


lively interest in Utah's semi-centel-
NAL celebration, to be held next sum-
mer, Is II. T. McGarVie, the originator
and director general of the midsummer
carnival held in Salt Lake City lest
season, and who has had wide expert
ence in connection with enterprises of
similar character. In discussing the
subject of the coming celebration with
a Herald reporter yesterday, Mr.. Nc
CARVE became enthusiastic in portray
ing the beneficial results which would
follow the policy of making the occa-
sion one of far-reaching interest, in or
der to give this city and the state the
full benefit of its magnetic influence in
drawing travellers and pleasure seekers
in this direction In speaking of the
varied features which might be used TO
direct public attention to the celebra-
ton, he said:
The occasion itself is one of moro
than local interest, for everyone in the
land is more or less familiar with the
unique history of this state and the
many thrilling experiences through
which its pioneer settlers passed. The
historical and romantic features sur
rounding the Mormon emigration to the
distant west are a never-failing topic
of interest, and will naturally be
brought to mind by all who hear of
the proposed jubilee in commemoration
of the passage of half a century from
the day the foot-sore pioneers wendell
their way into Salt Lake valley. This
of itself will prove an advertising card
of inestimable scope.
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Intimately associated in the public
mind with Utah and its peculiar his
tory" continued Mr. McGarvie, lis the
fact that Great Salt lake is situated
within its borders. Hence, in arrang-
mo fnr- he oIoI.,.
would certainly be essential to devote
as much attention as possible to giving
prominence TO the features of this
famous saline body. Mrs. Wallace's
suggestion of building a salt palace is a
grand idea and one which. it seems to
me, is entirely practicable The sue
cessful experience of ST Paul with the
ice palace and Sioux City with the
corn palace has familiarized the pub
lie with the palace idea, in which the
aim, of course, is to draw attention to
the characteristics and resources of the
region in which they are located Also,
by taking advantage of the crystaliz-
ing method, it would be a compare
lively easy and inexpensive matter to
construct for collection of floats of
Incompatible beauty, coated and
trimmed with salt designs portraying
any features desired. not only of local
but of general interest Those who have
seen the rock salt ornaments. etc. so
eagerly purchased and highly priced
by tourists. and understand their mode
of manufacture, will readily see how
novel an effect could be produced bv
festooning the principal thorougbfare
and business houses with draperes and
appropriate designs which had been
treated to the salt-crystalizing process.
"Of course the features incidental to
the proper celebration of Utah's foun-
dalton and subsequent career sboI,ld
receive full attention, being the kew
note of the occasion, but at the same
time many features might be added
which would tend to increase the oc-
casion's grasp upon public attention.
The main question. and one which
should soon be determined. is whether
the people of Utah wish to take advan-
tage of the Dreseyt opportunity for
holding a celebration of national inter
est, one which will attract the gaze of
the world to the matehless resources
ana golden openings for investment in
Utah'S prosperous cities and fr1itfuI
valleys, or whether. they will be corr
tent to let this historical occasion pass
without Other recognition than simply |
holding celebration for the entertain |
nent of those already residing here. #
IS my candid judgment" concluded Mr.
McGarvie, that the former plan vould |
he the wisest to adopt and that the oc- |
casion affords the citizens of Utah 2
rare chance to take ADVANTAGE of the !
restored confidence which our eastern
friends so Dersistently tell us will he |
followed by increased good times
y
If the incoming legislature provides !
for an encampment Of the state troons |
the same will be held at some point |
convenient to this city. beginning in |
time for the men to break camp On The |
day of the military parade. This viii |
enable all TO participate in the parade |
and festivities, besides assuring inc |
event the D~sence Of the full force or
state troops.
At least, so say some of the leading
members of the national guard. Suc6 :
a plan is practicable and altogether to
be commended