Arizona republican., 1902-01-24

honor which also designated their re- sVectiVe ages. The oldest people in the house were seated at the south end of the center table and from there on down the table were ranged the old folks ac- cording to their age. There were four at the head of the table wearing white badges, denoting their age above SJ years. Mrs. Brady of Lehi had the honor of being the oldest person in the house. being Si. Father Stewart is S' ara Father Morris and Father Corprin aIc 50 each. There were 32 people be- tween 70 and so years. A between 60 and 1O. and 55 between 30 and 60. Ranged around them at the other tables the younger married population of the settlement were seated. filling every seat, and about 30 people to eat at the st Ond table. The entire crowd num- bored 215. At 1 D. m. the happy com pdny was called to order and Dr. F. w. W ilbur said grace. after which Presi- dent C. R. flakes in a. few well chosen words rendered welcome to the as sembled guests. explaining that the event was gotten up by the youth of the settlement in honor of the older folks. and bade all enjoy themselves during the days exercises. and espe- c.ally while seated around the SToan- ing board. And the people did enjoy themselves. After the dinner was over the crowd adjourned to the Mesa opera house, where the following program was carried out: Opening chorus. "A merica." Song. "Jerusalem,' by Mrs. ErizZee. Remarks by Bishop James NJ. Horne. who welcomed the old folks tO the enjoyment of the occasion and stated that it was the intention to hold these parties for the old folks at least
 
 William Passey. Selection by Lyman Leavitt of Pine. Solo by Mrs. Jeanette Johnson. Recitation by c. M. Fryer. Song by George T. Wilson. Selection by Charles Peterson. Dutch song by Will liam F. Lang. Dr. F.. w. Wilbur was then called on for few remarks and responded by congratulating the com mittees on the success of the party and c0mplimentcd the Mormon women's culinary ability. thanking them also for the courtesy shown him and his friends on this and other occasions. He re- ferTed to the remarkable history made hy the ''NIormons'' and stated that in is opinion the time would not be far Ldistant when Brigham Young. despite the prejudice against him in the world would be recognized as one of the greatest men of his time and would so he set down in history when the his td ry of his time is written by the fair unprejudced historian. At the conclu- son of the programme the old folks were invited to be the guests of the younger married people at the dance tC be given in the evening. And when the sweet music of the Mesa orchestra s,ruck up the hall was crowded with both old and young. who enjoyed them selves until nearly midnight.
 MT. Joseph F. Hull. brother of Mrs. A l.. Cuber. returned to his home in Cen t"al City. Iowa. with his wife yester- day. They have spent about one month ln Mesa visiting the family of Mrs Cuber and have passed a very enjoy able time. This is their first visit this far west and they are enthusiastic ove.' cur incompara ble climate. as it Was the first Christmas they had spent in man years without wading through snow. They were driven to Phoenix Monday by Mir. Cuber and went out over the Sante Fe.
 A. C. Mcqueen went to Prescott yes terday for a few days trip connected with his duties as cattle inspector.
 Judge Woy. J. l.. Waring and A J. Chandler were business visitors to the capital yesterday.
 Eight carloads of cattle were shipped from the yards at Tempe yesterday
 A NJ. Fifield closed his barber shop Monday night and wishes to thank his customers for their patronage in the past. He expects to return to his homa in the north in few weeks.
 H. J. Alvord of Scottsdale spent a f " days in Mesa the past week. the guest of H. D. Evans.
 Donald Mcqueen returned from Pres colt this morning. where he had been Cn short business visit.
 A. Burris and wife of the Mesa Trad ing company leave for Los Angeles. Cal. today. MT. Burris will be away for a couple of months attending to his interests there. The business of the company will be left in the efficient care of his partner. Mir. Dent. and l.. V. Guthrie.