The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-10-01
OLD FOLKS DAY.
a Happy E,sHt That was Highly Ap.
preciatsd By EVef, body.

VIE IN every sense Ul the word. This I
day was chosen Tor the reason that 1t |
was the sofa birthday Of Grandma
Sarah Wilde, the oldest pioneer lady Of |
who arrived here early in the |
year 1860 where .he Las resided ever
since.
Preparations for the occasion have
been under way by the Relief Society
for some weeks and to their grand and
worthy efforts, together with their com.
mit,ees and those who took an active
part can be given the credit Of one OF
the most enjoyable and successful events
In the history Of Coalyille.
The Stake Tabernacle had been suita-
bly, decorated Tor the occasion. and at
~ 80 six large tables, piled high with
the good things to eat, were closely
seated by the old folks, whose every
want was promptly attended to. and for
an hour they enjoyed the feast which
kind hands had willingly prepared for
them. About 1926 Of the veteran Of
Coalyille and vicinity were present.
After all had satisfied their desires at
the board, Mrs. W. W. CluG, president
Of the Relief Society, a. master Of
ceremonies, announced the exercises,
which were opened with song Of
welcome, AUD Lang syne," most
appropriate selection by six voices, led
by ]. W. Sinister.
Patriarch Thomas Ball, one Of tn,
honored guests, then offered prayer.
Mrs. j. A. Smith then sang tina
beautiful solo, "The Song That Reached
My Heart" In her usual sweet anC
charming voice, which was roundly ap
plauded; Mrs. ]. T. liodson accompany
ist.
Pres. W. W. CluG delivered an abb
address to the veterans Of CoalvillC
when Mrs. s. +. Atwood Of Kama
arose and In few choice sentence
presented Grandma Sarah Wilde wit
a beAhNiul bo1que, OF flowers. wishir
her many more such occasions.
Grsndma Wilde then responded in
clear voice, thanking her entertaine
and all present, ana gave short d,
scription Of her lie in this valley,
Mrs. Lena Thackery then sang tn
sweet old song Ben Bolt" by reque
ina clear and expressive voice, Il
applause showing I, was greatly a
psccia,ed; Mrs. John Calls pVesiding
the organ.
Mrs. Clark 4. Whitney OF Salt Lal
sang beautiful solo, "sepsvation,"
masterly manner, which, Ike the Pm
eeding numbers called forth heart
applause; Mrs. Albert Stevens a
'companyist.
Bp.F. VI. Wright then made sho
and appropriate address and "
followed by AIRS. Betsy Dexter who sal
-'Hallelujai" in most pleasil
manner.
VI A double duet by four splendid voio
came next, "Come Where the Rosebus
Now Sleep" by the Misses Ella Els he
Bessie Paddles, Hannah Rhead a.
Lizzie Walker. This was treat
all.
one Of the gems Of the program eau
'Rext Love at Home" by Mrs. Ma
Ann Beard, aged "A years. Her vol,
was rs sweet.and clear az child's, al
the audience tiled to bring her bac
but she deelined.
A medley ID negro melodies by job
Calls, q. l.. Jones and 7. NJ. Pima
was next announced, ana ihe selection
seemed to strike just the proper ch0l
Tor the old folks. aud they insisted q
an enscore which was granted, the
bright smiles and hearty applause she's
ing their appreciation. Mrs. John Call
accompanied the trio on the organ.
Bp. 5. f. Atwood then responded to
number of toasts after which the nam'
Of all persons over 80 were called and II
corded.
This ended the program, and Hor
Alma Eldredes dismissed the assembl
in we'll chosen words.
There is nothing too good to say Of tn
affair, and the happy smiles tina
wreathed the faces Of the honOre
guests as they departed for their home
was ample reward and pleasure for th
| Efforts made in their bahaf