Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-06
SALT LAKERS IN GOTHAM.
Special correspondence

Special Correspondence.
n EW YORK, Jan. 1.--Saturday,
mi Dec. %, witnessed a great re-
union Of eastern and western
Utahns at sharon, VT, four miles
from South Royalton, the nearest rail-
road station from the birthplace OF the
Prophet Joseph Smith. All the way
from South Royalton to Sharon, one
catches glimpses of the now famous
monument glistening in the sunlight,
occupying position that commands a
view of the surrounding country, which
is not unlike our own Brighton, with
pines and deep valleys covered with
evergreens, with the river running be-
side the road, The grand monument
will be land mark from now ON 20 the
tourist and inhabtant alike, and would
he an honor to eny state IN the Union.
The cottage. or modern house we may
call IT, standing near. is of great inl-
portance in the neghbornood, ana IL
an ideal hom- Of comfort Around the
historic hearth stone are built the sew
cral rooms, and great interest centers
the original placed and used by the
Prophets father, and every room and
everything connected With the entire
buildns radiates from that hearth
stone; II Is the main attraction from
the moment the mind Is drawn from
the monument.
on Wednesday. Dec. 20, number OF
Utahns residing In New York took the
Fail River boat for Boston. They were
President and Mrs. McQuarrle, Presi-
dent NJ. X Jacobs. Hon. John w.
Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred j. Pack,
and SON Gene, Nh. O. U. Bean, Miss
Lucy Gates, Miss Ellen Thomas. Mr..
and Mrs. II. G. Easton, Elder II. X.
Porter. Doctor Clark Of John Hopkins
Medical Institute, Baltimore, Miss n.
Y. Cl1Nson and Mr.. Gudmondson, Al
irving Thursday morning at the Hub
they remained for the day, and were
Joined by Elders f. i. Hintze and jack
son. President j. J. Larson, Mrs. II. /,
Davis, Cecil Gates and Mr.. Peterson OF
Harvard Miss Clawson remaining IN
Cambridge with Prof. G. NJ. MershalIs
family Until the return of the party.
Friday morning saw the departure OF
the Utahns for Vermont. The meeting
of the eastern Salt Lakers with Presl-
dent Joseph i. Smiths party at South
l(ONdltOn WIS a ilUSl HdpPS JIG nliA
the people OF Sharon and Royalton
seemed anxious to Guido each other IN
Kindness to the visitors. The hotel of
c, r. Woodland and wife was made
headquarters for all. Genuine Yankee
hospitality was the order Of the day.
At the cottage on Saturday, the cere-
monies were most impressive the
house being filled 10 oVerliowinF with
people who came from all parts OF the
county. The dedicatory prayer by
President Smith touched the hearts OF
every one within hearing OF his voice;
every speaker seemed inspired by the
occasion, and the singing by Miss Lucy
Gates and Mr.. Easton added to the
beauty and solemnity of the event. II.
G.. Easton sang by request L. Dewey
Richards Guiding star" Miss Edith
A. Smith daughter of the late Judge
Elias Smith. had the honor OF unwilling
the monument. After the ceremonies,
q fine luncheon was spread in the base
ment OF the cottage; good old pumpkin
mince aud chicken pie. with sweet
cider, that our dear old grandmothers
used 10 make beautifully covered every
table and supplied the wants OF the in
vited guests. the famous cook of Wind
sor county, Miss Ala Day officiating
When the party assembled around
the hearthstone for the last time before
returning TO the hotel, President A. II.
Lund. in a happy speech. presented 10
President Smith chain and locket
given by the company that journeyed
from Utah; the presentation and ac-
acknowledgement We're most feeling, and
left no doubt In the minds OF all pres
ent of the great love existing between
President Smith and the people. II
was day to be cherished as sacred in
the hearts of every one privileged TO
be a participant. and only the most in
different nature could take part In its
exercises and not be affected to tears
of love and sympathy for mankind
Friday and Saturday evenings at the
hotel meetings and song recitals were
held b. President Smith and party,
presided over by President McQuarrie. |
There were talks TO the people from
nearly every member OF the |
Utah and New York party, and
singing by Miss Gates. Miss Ellen ,
Thomas and II. c. Easton, Mr.. Gud-
mondson rendering violin solo. max |
ing two evenings OF rare entertainment |
for the visitors and residents of Royal |
ton and Sharon.
And now n word for the man who |
brought this memorable day to a per- |
ltCt 'HuuiB. Jullus IT. Ntils, w 1907, |
in company with Mr.. Spencer Clawson |
and daughter. visited this historic spot, |
and first conceived the idea OF build |
ing a monument to the Prophet; the |
idea grew and developed each year |
until the end of 1905 saw the accom- |
plishment OF the dream. which could |
only have been brought about by the |
hearty approval and support OF Presi-
dent Smith and the descendants of the |
Prophet Joseph. a telegram from Mir |
Clawson to Mr.. Wells was received just !
after the ceremonies. congratulating |
him on the achievement OF his idea OF |
so many years ago. II was strong |
belief generally expressed by every |
one who was present at Sharon that no
other man In the Church could have