The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-28

stored. They were followed to the 7.
w. c. a. cafeteria by the officials from
the auto and seated at long tables pre-
viously arranged for the feast. And
they were ali orderly, even TO the gov
ernor, the mayor and the chief Mr..
Weaver OF the Telegram introduced the
j short address which was interesting TO
the happy throng, The cheers and whs-
Ties when a speaker was introduced and
after each speech was concluded could
The first to address the boys was
Governor Spry. who expressed his appre-
c!ation OF his grand reception, and high
ly commended them for their gentleman
Cheers were given when the governor in
formed them that he had refused an in
vitation to partake of a TURKEY dinner
Logan. In order that he might have the
greater pleasure OF being with the news
boys on the occasion of Thanksgiving.
Mayor Park was next introduced 10
the newsies, his appearance before them
on Thanksgiving this year being the
first time that he has addressed them,
He remarked that although he had never
before had the pleasure OF meeting with
them on such an occasion, he had many
times called at the police station. and
had noted especially that upon each re-
turn trip he had noted the vast improve
meut that they had made In their drills
since he had previously seen them. His
remarks were often Interrupted by cheers
Mr.. Weaver explained to the boys that
It was impossible for Russell Tracy, the
man who never forgets them on Thanks
giving day, to be present, He added that
lt grieved him. Il was Impossible for Mr..
Tracy 10 be with them this year. He
sent Mr.. Collins. however, as his sub
sttute- Mr.. Collins spoke briefly. telling
the boys how grieved Mr. Tracy was at
not being able TO be in attendance, and
adding that Mr.. Tracy had noted the
great Improvement In them over this
time last year. He told them that their
he hoped that at this time next year
they would be double what they were at
this time.
A few remarks were made by Mr.. Nc
Gills. who informed the boys that the
fact that they had been supplied with
khaki suits and hats was made possible
by the efforts OF b. F. Grant chief OF
police Chief Grant was introduced TO
the boys. After making brief and ap-
propriate address, the turkey dinner was
left To the mercy OF the boys. And every
thing that The heart could desire was
served 10 the hungry ones by the ladies
who volunteered 10 look after the wants
OF the boys. Mono left the cafeteria hum
gTy.
Next on the programme was the enter
talnment at the American theater. The
management OF that moving picture house
cordially invited the boys 10 attend and
as a consequence reserved a section of
fine. and were enjoyed by all present as
was demonstrated by the cheers that
arose.
Although they did not know II AT the
time. another treat was in store for them
Frank Newman, manager OF the Pantaees
theatcr was not TO be outdone. In his
younger days Mr.. Newman was univcr-
sally known as the king OF the Seattle
ncwsboys. The spirit OF the occss sion pre-
sented itself 10 him. did the recoIiec-
tion Of the days when he was In the
game An invitation was conscuuentIy
sent 10 the boys TO repair 10 thai plav-
house ss soon a they left the Amcri-
can. \ specially interesting programme
was shown there. and was highly appre-
ciated by the boys.