The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-12-28

lion convened at : o'clock in The AS
s~mbly hall.
Afternoon session.
After the Invocation had been pro-
nouuccd the afternoon session ~ AZ
opened with music by the SHELTON string
Quartet followed bv addresses of well
come by Governor William SUry and
Mayor John s. Er1nsford. Professor
George %. Erimhafi. president OF the
state university or Provo. Responded
cfouucuflv Co the hearty welcome cN-
tended by the chief executives Of the
city and state.
Mrs Lizzie Thomas Edward sang a
Swiss echo song. which was entlurl-
aefically euCorcd. MathOniIah Thom-
81. president of the association, then
delivered the presidents address. and
the session closed with music. after
number Of minor announcements. rel
alive TO tho program. had been made.
I'm cVteuding to the delcEates tho
welcome Of the state. Governor Spry
II am pleased TO greet the members
and friends OF the Utah Teachers as
ISOLATION. We are glad that YOU came
here TO deliberate. Tor. although We do
not feel iu salt Lake that we know
any more than you do or that we are
better fitted. from an educational point
OF view. TO entertain you. yet We be-
licve that you could not have found
place which SIS any better situated Tor
your needs than is this fair city OF ours
We hope that you viii derive. there
something that will be Of service and
benefit 20 YOU when you 30 back TO
your various scnool rooms.
HIEbIy Blessed
eve are hirnfv blessed iu tho NUM-
Der o. children we have I'm the state
almost ouc-fhird Of the total DOpula-
ton is formed Of children Of school
age between six and eighteen years.
mated al about 100000. and this vast
army is given 60 you 10 train I'm the
way each Of them should go. The peo-
pie Of the state are with you. as is
evidenced by their generous cndow-
mcuts and appropriations. and as we
look forward TO the results OF your
efforts we imagine a Tar greater state
II have no hesitation I'm extending
20 you the greetings OF the state. We
are glad you are here. and we hope
your visit viii be fun Of pleasure and
me Governor was followed by May
or John S. BransfOrd. who compliment
ed the teachers on their work. and said
that such gatherings as this do much
to simplify and systematic The modes
OF learning. The conventions are ben
eficial 20 the teachers. as well he de-
clarcd. and do much toward the gem
cra1 advancement 81 the country.
who knows but that you who arc In
I this work arc now assisting 20 make
some OF che greatest statesmen. scient-
I lists and philosophers the world has
ever known" exclaimed the mayor. In
closing nc said:
sAfv purpose is 60 extend 90 YOU a
/ welcome to this city Of which we are
so proud. and to wish that ytur DELHI
| eratiOns viii be successful In helping
10 make salt Lake prc-cmiucntly con-
| spIcuous as a scat 81 education
BrImhaII Responds.
Dr. John a. Widtsoc. ID. IT. Adams
and President George ~. Brimhall were
| scheduled to respond. but Of the three
only President Brimhall OF the y. y
| L.. Provo. had arrived for the after
noon session. Accordingly he spoke
/ for all when he said:
| We are pleased 60 be here. We are
glad TO be welcomed with music. de-
votion and eloquence.- all q which are
| heralds OF hospitality and signals Of
heartfelt fratcrnal service We bring
| 20 the city Of the inland sea gratitude
and appreciation. We come with the
| appreciation Of what God has wrought
/ through the uncounted ages in pre-
pairing the favored spot for the home
/ Of this glorious commonwealth. Set
ppon the rounded brow OF nature. fac
| ing the king Of day. salt Lake is the
gem Of the mountains. Her slopes arc
an sunny. and she should fairly spar
klc with attractivencss. Just as a man
walking with his face toward the sun
city CO. SIS march toward progress leaves
an darkness behind.
I'VE came In the expectation OF well
come and we have found 10 as warm
and as welcome as "a Christmas pie"
II there are three houses for rent IN
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