The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-04-27

PERTAINING old IOfiNNs
On invitation of Manager A. B. Jen-
zen and Theodore Torch OF the Grand
theatre. the old folks of Salt Lake were
entertained at a matinee performance
Yesterday of ''The Call OF the Circus.
II was an exclusive old folks day, and
every courtesy and attention was eH-
tended by the management that coulu
add to the pleasure and comfort OF thelI
venerable guests.
All An early hour the aged men and
women disting uished by their badges
of honor began to arrive. Inc oloef
ones whose sight and hearing are fali-
ing them, were seated near the stage.
ard there was no one on the lower nooI
under 20 years Of age. The theatre was
soon crowded, and the gallery held the
later arrivals, and the widows and or
phans. who were also guests or the day
The boxes we're occupied by Governor
Snry and party, President Anthem ii.
Iund. President John Henry Smith, the
central committee OF old folks, Mr.. anu
Mrs. c. w. Nibley, George Marsetts'
George L. Savage, Heber Z. IVefson
ana others.
well, Mr.. Jensen, you see I'm wear
ing the blue" said a sweet-faced Woln-
an. pointing to her badge with price
The significance Of her cemark lies IN
fine meaning attached TO the different
colored badges that are worn. Blue
indicated that the venerable woman
was over so years OF age. Red Is worn
between the ages of 20 and 81, ana the
white, of which there We're rev seen
Yesterday, is for those who have
reached the honorable age of 80 years.
The oldest guest of the afternoon was
Who is 41 wears
old. One hearty looking guest Of 20
was accompanied by her mother, aged
So.
Old Folks Enjoy Comedy.
When the curtain rose every seat IN
the house was occupied by highly ap-
preciative and enthusiastic audience.
The comedy features Of the delightful
NAV with which Mr.. Torch and COM
pany entertained the old folks Were
hugely enjoyed, and the applause and
laughter were heartier than at the
usual performances before younger au-
ditors- If they were old folks, they
were boys and girls at heart and just
as capable Of enjoyment as Their
juniors.
At the end of the first act Governor
Spry made an address. After a few
words of cordial greeting, he said in
part:
I'VE are all for the old folks, and we
are glad they have been given this aft
ernoon's pleasure. 1t is a good thing tC
have friends, and it speaks well for the
kind people of salt Lake and for hui
mainly that the old folks are remem-
bered on such pleasant occasions 1t is
an evidence OF love and sympathy that
is warmly appreciated. This is a pretty
good old world. and ii is filled with
mighty good PEOPLE. The old folks are
snshrined in the hearts OF the young
folks. There are scores of people glad
to provide for their comfort and pleas
ure, and willing to extend a helping
hand.
we want to keep the OLD folks with
US: we need their advice and counsel
and assistance as greatly as they need
our loving care. We need the benefit
of their experience and the wisdom that
the years have brought them. We want
TO make their lives happy and are will
ing to do whatever is in our power for
their comfort and to add to their pleas
ure. Throughout the remainder Of their
days we want them TO feel that they
are among friends who love them
Thanks Theatre Manager.
In conclusion, Governor Spry said
that he did not feel that he was usurp-
ing the Office of the committee in
thanking the management of the Grand