The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-22
A GREAT GATHERING.

There was no public entertainment
given the old folks yesterday. They
were taken to the homes of the hos
pitabie people of the city 10 rest over
the night and prepare fer the enter
tainrnent provided for them today and
tomorrow. A few more will arrive this
morning ard it is safe to assume that
committee having the matter in charge
will have on their hands the entertain
ment of $500 TO 5000 old folks.
THE PROGRAMME.
The first attraction offered today is a
free ride TO Fort Douglas and return on
the Salt Lake and Rapid Transit rail-
ways, rendered by the managers of
these two roads. Colonel Kent has
kindly offered to give a military recep-
ton 10 all the veterans who may honor
him with a visit today. The drill will
commence at a. m; the review at
10:30 a. m; the regimental band will
discourse music. The members of the
Mormon battalion will wear a small
American flag in addition to the badge
of age The pioneers. if any present,
viii wear the jubilee colOrs-sage
green, crimson and yellow-and men,
bers of the Grand Army of the Re-
public Will wear their usual badge.
A SPECIAL RECEPTION.
One of the most interesting incidents
of today's entertainment will be the
the centenarian of this city. who will
be taken to Fort Douglas in a special
conveyance.
Old folks located along the line of
the Rapid Transit railway in the
northern part of the city should use
that line in going to Fort Douglas
Those from First South downward
should take the Salt Lake City railway
Cars will leave Murray at $50 and 7:3O
in the morning on the Rapid Transit.
VARIOUS FEATURES.
On their return from Fort Douglas
the excursionists can take a rest and
prepare for the mass meeting in the
tabernacle at 7:30 p. m. Doors will be
open at GAS. On this occasion a grand
entertainment Will be pro-
vided, in which the tabernacle choir,
the old folks choir, the theatre or
chestra and Held's band, under the di-
rection of Professor Evan Stephens.
VIII furnish music. President Wood
run viii deliver short address. Pres
ldent George o. Cannon will preside.
Those wearing badges must take the
center seats. Visitors will be admitted
TO the side seats and gallery only.
Persons having the old folks in charge
VIII see that they are accompanied to
ana from the concert so that none of
them are left on the streets.
FOR TOMORROW.
On Wednesday the entire assemblage
If old folks viii go to Garfield TO meet !
heir old comrades from GrantsvilIe. !
rooele and other points west. Those |
Who have opened their homes to the /
Ieterans from other counties will see /
hat they are provided with picnic, !
ups knives and plates. Ample facil- /
ties will be adopted for the care of !
unch baskets at Garfield. Hot water
Will also be provided for all who need
z
The resident aged of this city must
Llso provide themselves with whatever
hey need on the trip. Every possible
fort will be made to have a happy
ime, one long TO be remembered.
All strangers or visitors to this city
Lged 20 years and upwards are invited
o participate on this occasion. No
ines are drawn. No distinctions as 10
ace, faith or color are made. All are
AT GARFIELD.
There viii be many novel and inter-