Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-26
RECEPTION TO
JOHN ?. MEAk|N
Gov. John c. Cutler Presides at
Function in the Eagles
Hall.
TRIBUTES TO HIS TALENTS.
j, VI. SJodahl Declares II Would Pay
10 Have Utah Represented In the
East by lecturer.

John Phillips Msakin, exponent of
fraternalism. lecturer, and preacher
without a church, Cand without SAL
ary), was welcomed homo to Utah,
and Salt Lake City by a splendid
demonstration at Eagles hall last
night, given by a host OF Utah friends
including Aerie No, 67, order of
Eagles. who furnished their hall for
the occasion.
Mr.. Meakin has spent two or three
Years In the east lecturing In all the
important cities on n series of subjects,
principally dealing with brotherly
love; the relations of the lives OF fell
low men. regardless Of church or other
affiliations, Perhaps the best OF his
lectures is Utah and the Mormons, ="
Mr.. Mcakln has made many friends
wherever he has travelled, and brings
home with him the admiration of the
better thinking element throughout
the east
Mr. Meakin travelled with no man
aEer but himself, and no guide but
the demands for his lectures and re-
citals. He has in his repertoire at
least 200 poems, principally from
Field, Riley and Wilcox, which just
come bubbling out all the time even
In common conversation.
GOV. CUTLER PRESIpES.
j. j. Thomas called the meeting to
order, introduced Gov. Cutler, and
made some very complimentary re-
marks of his old friend Mr. Meakfn.
Coy. j. =. Cutler presided at the re-
ception, and delivered splendid
eulogy on the life, character and pur-
pose of his old time friend and bust
ness associate Mr.. Cutler was ASSOC
ciated with Mr.. Meakin 35 years ago in
business and since that time has been
q constant admirer of Mr.. MealSin and
his ambitions.
j. NJ. SJODAHL'S TRIBUTE.
The opening exercises were inter-
spersed with musical selections by such
musical talent. Short speeches were
mace by others. including j. NJ. Sjod-
ahl, editor of the News" who made
some remarks upon his knowledge as
TO MIR. Meakn's intentions. He spoke
or them having been associated togeth-
er as Utah representatives to the
Peace Congress held In Carnegie hall In
New York city few months ago. and
tolu OF the experiences of Mr. Meakin
IN talking and fighting for Utah. He
stated that under any circumstances Mr..
Meakin's voice could be heard In de-
tendinP and explaining the goodness of
the people and the possibilities of the
state of Utah. He reminded the an
uience that Mr. Meakin had named a
hotel In New York City "The IJtahna
IN honor OF Utah. He eulogized Mr..
Meakin's character. and hoped himself
70 some day have the knowledge nos
sessed by the guest of honor and be
aole 70 concentrate 1t TO his own bene-
Mt. In CLOSING Mr. Stodahl turned TO
Mr.. Meakin. extended his hand and de-
CARED his intention Of doing every
thing In his power 10 help in his work
and as a fitting climax TO his speech
turned and recommended to the au-
dlence and to Utah that they should at
once send out good man to tell the
world of Utah. her people her re-
sources and her great possibilities and
declared that no more capable repres-
entatiye could be found than Mr.
MeakN, 1t would pay, and pay big, he
said
MIR. MEAKIN'S ADD GSs.
Mr.. Meakins address was fun of
spirit advice, and love of humanity.
lie recited fully 20 gems from his
favorite authors, and read Thanatopsis
and other gems of literature. quaint
old poem. Poor Old Dad" took the
mousse by storm. and MANY others we're
well received. His "Meanest Man" is
Illustrating the fellow who smiles at
your face and rips you mp the back,and
The best kind of a fellow. who is AL
lus Smilln' So were GOOD deineations
of character
me reception was tribute to a man
who has devoted his life to the eleva-
ton, happiness, and betterment of hui
man kind. Mr., Meakin has lived in
Utah since 1863, and has worked con-
tinuously along this line and this was
the frst show Of recognition accorded
him In a public way by his own peopIe
A purse was collected from the audi
ence, and delivered to Mr.. Meakln as
he left the hall.
SOME EP1GRAMS.
a few excerpts from Mr.. Meakln's
epigrammatic address Indicate his phil
osophy and no doubt have helped many
man TO the better way:
THE world boasts of civilization. but
1t Is ever so far away"
II have found that life in general
amongst men is one continuous quar-
rel"
thousands OF people are In the busi-
ness of saving souls but few are try
ing to make them worth saving"
we shall never have decent world
until every man and woman thinks"
Reason Is the lamp OF the mind, and
the source OF Justice"
The game Of life can only be won
by playing fair"
ITO be success. stop singing so
much about the sweet by and bye, but
sing sweet songs of the eternal now"
Remember that religion is personal
ana private be honest, let your neigh
Dor alone"
"a real man gives to his neighbor the
same privilege he claims for himself,
and then protects BOTH
Reason separates men from ami
mails"
MANY people insist on mental slnv-
cry for the other fellow"
Think OF It, change your opinions,
YOU change your friends II Is laugh
able but 1t is the TRUTH
never worry as TO people liking you,
live your own life, be worthy OF self
esteem; honor bright this IL enough"