The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-04-12
EARLY SETTLERS
GIVEN DUE HONOR
EnCampment of Daughters of
Utah Pioneers Held in the
Lion House.
oLD-TIMERS GIVE TALKS
INTERESTING TALKS BY THOSE
WHO SETTLED VALLEY

The annual encampment of he
Daughters of Utah Pioneers was held
in the Lion house yesterday afternoon.
About $50 members and their guests
were present and enjoyed the program
and social features of the occasion. Mrs.
Zina Y. Card, president of the society,
presided, giving a cordial address of
welcome and introducing the speakers,
among whom were a few of the real
pioneers in Salt Lake valley.
A fitting meeting place was chosen for
the encampment which assembled in
one of the historic old rooms of the Lion
house, formerly the hall of family wOr-
ship of Brigham Young, that in its dec
oratiOns and furnishing has been prac-
tically unchanged since his time. As
honorary guests of the society were
present yesterday eleven of the pioneers
OF lS4l and ten of 1S4S. These ancient
men and women to whom the events of
today are no more vivid than their
recollections of the past, are honOred
on all occasions by the society, which
exists for the perpetuatiOn of their
fame. Their presence yesterday added
enthusiasm and interest TO the meeting
Program of Merit.
The afternoon program included mu-
sic, addresses, reports and d roll call Of
the pioneers. The musical numbers
were a song by Miss Bessie Smith en-
Titled The Song My Mother Used to
Sing, and two violin selections by Prof
George Careless. Reports of seven stake
organizations were received, after which
Mrs. Maria Y. DOugalI addressed the
society. She explained the status Of
DlOnnpTg of al
known as the real pioneers, but the So
ciety recognizing all who came into the
valley up to 1853. Mrs. DOugau also
urged that the society manifest interest
in fitting celebration Of Pioneer day,
July "a
The next speaker was Mrs. Anna lap
lsh, hand-cart veteran, who gave a
call for a meeting at her home, PSI
Fourth avenue, on April Il. Of all in
terested in the founding of the society
OF Daughters of the Hand-Cart Veter-
ans. Mrs. Flora 3. Horn also gave an
interesting address, in which she out
lined the purpose Of the organization
She was followed by MilandO Pratt, a
pioneer of 1915, whose father. Orson
Pratt the speaker explained, holds the
distinction of being the real pioneer,
entering the valley on July q, 1847
three days ahead Of the company With
him a few hours later came Erastus
Snow These two men entered by way
of Emigration canyon, passed the foot
hills near Fort Douglas and proceeded
as far east as the mouth of City Greek
canyon before rejOining their compan-
ions encamped near Little mountain.
Friend of Brigham Young.
John Lowry Of Manti, 81 years, a pio-
neer and Indian fighter, was the next
speaker. He referred with feeling to
Brigham Young, who was his close per-
sOnal friend, and whom he called the
great pioneer. In closing Mr.. Lowry
offered prayer and the meeting ad-
Journed to a pleasant social session
when old acquaintance were renewed
over the tea cups.
The Daughters Of the Utah Pioneers
was organized April II, 1901 with. 4S
charter members. The membership has
increased 20 256. with about the same
number of applications now on file.
Complete records of credentials and
lineage must be obtained before the ap-
plicant is eligible. The real pioneers
are honorary members, and the organi
cation includes the daughters and grand
daughters of pioneers as active mem
bers.