The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-02-18
GALA DAY AT PROVO.
Brigham Young Academy Honors
Memory Of Late Abram Smoot.
(Special Correspondence.l

Nopeclal correspondence
Provo. Feb. 1.-THE 18th of February
Was "a gala day at the Brigham Young
academy, including the celebration of the
eighty-fourth anniversary OF the birth of
Inc late President Abram o. Smoot and
Inc dedication of the fund recently estab-
Lsned Tor the institution.
AT O'Clock the pupils. in BODY,
I'dfcEed through the center OF town anu,
n honor OF Mr.. Smoot, passed with
bowed heads by his former home, from
winch place his family were escorted 10
the school, In the academy grounds tne
students formed a double line. throug n
which the family walked into the college
assembly han, where the memorial serV-
ices were held
Many persons of note occupied places of
honor on the rostrum. George .. can
non, president OF the board or directors,
was present. as was also ReDresentati !e
Joseph L. Robinson OF Kane; President
Jesse w. Crosby, IT., and wife, of Car
lleld; Edward Partridge, president OF
Utah stake; Stephen Chapman, member
81 the board OF directors, and others
Alr. Shoots family occupied the nrst
Two rows of seats. directly IN front OF the
rostrum- Services in the forenoon were
in honor of Mr.. Smoot S4th borthdaY ;
o. those of the afternoon consisted or the
dedication of the fund.
The morning programme was begun by
the school choir singing God Moves in a
Mysterious way, ana after the prayer
Rock of Ages.
President B. Cuff. ir, spoke briefly OF
the object of the days celebration, ana
then introduced the speaker OF the day,
George . Cannon, VINO spoke on the
Life and Labors Of the late Abram ..
Smoot."
Mr.. Cannon began his address by
speaking of the inauspicious environments
of Mr.. Smoots youth, of his great love of
truth and sterling qualities of mind and
character. Continuing, he reviewed MS
associations with the deceased, told OF
his rise and progress, or his stralshtlor-
wardness in the management OF public
offices. and OF his faithful love for his
religion and his companions III religious
duties. In closing he spoke OF his connec-
ton with the Brigham Young academy
and praised the progress that the instltu-
ton is making.
Miss Emma Ramsey. Proves sweet
singer. who has recently attained recog-
milton in the musical circles Of Salt Lake,
next sang the charming song, Dreams,
Only Dreams.
ent of the insane asylum and member
of the first faculty of the institution, de-
HVered a short address.
Edward Partridge, president of Utah
stake, delivered a brief speech, after
which the morning services were brought
to a close.
The afternoon exercises were com
menced by the audience singing the
hymn, Praise TO the Man who Com
muned with jehovah
President Cuff spoke very fOrcibly upon
the work being done by the academy and
reviewed its slow growth, followed its
progress step by step, and foretold its
school for the children of Zion.
The dedlcatory prayer was made by
George q. Cannon. 1t was simple, strong,
force1ul and appropriate. Last Sunday
the students OF the school held a fast
meeting OF prayer for the fund. Today
the amount donated is Sl.11S.30. This viii
be placed in the care of the church, to
be held in trust for the school. II VIII
be increased from time 10 time AID may
possibly place the school upon a firm
financial basis.
After the dedicatory prayer, Mr.. Oscar
kirkam. by special request, sang Sweet
Spirit. Hear My Prayer
Reed Smoot next spoke. representing
the male portion of his fathers family,
followed by Mrs. Olive Bean. representing
the female portion of the family.
MI Wilson II. DUsenberry. secretary
and treasurer Of the board Of directors.
delivered few remarks apropos to the
occasion.
Jesse w. Crosby. representative from
garfield county. arose to speak when
Mr.. Cannons voice was heard saying,
Hes Republican; the cares of elect
ing a senator did not weigh very heavily
come"
Stephen Chapman spoke briefly and was
followed by Representative X. S. COllett
OF Uintah. &. S. Beckstead of South Jor-
dan. one of the founders Of the Brigham
Young academy's laboratory of mechan-
zeal science, delivered d short address, as
Old Brigham Cannon. son of George q. ]
Cannon. who was followed by Representa-
tive Joseph Z. Robinson Of Kane county. /
lie also, is GA the same side as Mr..
Crosby and was able to attend 80 said
President Cuff in introducing him. Mr.,
Robinson IS an old student of the Brig
ham Young academy. He delivered a neat
and forceful address.
Last night "A grand ball for the stu
dents was given in the academy dancing
hall, 300 couples taking part. Tonight the
people of Provo We're entertained AT the
academy in a social way and by dancing
The proceeds from both nights enter
tainments 90 TO increase the fund.