The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-07-27
Fine Celebration
At Smithhe|d
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near to the scene of action. At 0
a. m. our city band began playing
our dear old airs which stirred every
heart until they seemed bursting with
loyalty and patriotism.
People from the neighboring towns
focked in and by 10 o'clock the spir.
IL of the day was thoroughly arous-
ed and this spirit did not die out UNI
til after midnight.
William A. Noble paid an eloquent
and beautiful tribute to the pioneers
fathers and mothers, pointing out
in a concise, logical manner the ele-
ments of strength that the founders
of the state have contributed to-
wards the worlds progress.
AS the band was playing Come,
| Come Ye Saints" Charles NJ. Collet
and william Cantwell representing
Orson Pratt and Erastus Snow enter.
ed with the one saddle horse, tired
and discouraged looking, after select
ing a spot the pioneer wagons are
hidden to come. Mr.. Collett made
a fine representative of the pioneer.
orator, and his voice could be heard
all over the square. James Thornley,,
Elias Mather, Henry Hanson and
others made a lasting impression Of
the first blowing and planting in
Utah. President Brigham Young's
carriage arrived on the scene with
the four men and the three pioneer
women represented by the Misses
Violet Peterson, Alta Nilsson and Lii,
lie Farrell, brought tears to the eyes
Of many of our aged veterans. .
William G.. Raymond as President
Brigham Young was said to resemble
the great leader very much, by many
who knew President Young.
The Ute Indian traders were true
to life. After the morning session
the Indians attacked the whites and
also gave Uncle Sans mail wagon a
merry chase down Main stree much
to the amusement of the specta tors
The dancing girls were great
feature of the program and would
rank with many of the professional
dancers. A special request was made
that the girls repeat the dances al
night but one member was unable
to attend so We will see them latel
in one of our dances.
The little people in their hand car
scene was easily one of the big fea
lures. About twenty-five little oil,
men and women with hand carts an,
provisions halted and made camp 70
the night, built their camp fres pre-
pared supper and then made merr.
for the evening by singing Come
Come Ye Saints" dancing on tn,
grass. step dances, ETC., and marched
off singing Hard Times Come Again
No More" Then followed Utah a
she is today with little tots In CARR
ages. on bicycles and tricycies al
gaily decorated. picturing the pros
perity and progress of today.
In the afternoon games and vari
Gus sports for the children, the has,
pail game, etc. were carried out.
The band boys appeared attractive
, in their new summer uniforms o
white linen and straw hats. Word
of praise must be given the band 70
|, their sweet strains Of music wer
, heard all during the day which KEEP
, things lively.
Among the spectators sat Brotne
, Robert Thornley, and wife, Mar
. Chambers and Thomas Mathers. VII
with Washington Merrill, are tn
only survivors of the first settlers O
our city in the year 1859.
The decorations were most bcaut
1 ful and the cool shade out under tn
trees much appreciated by the pee
pie. Many other attractions could l.
mentioned II space would permit.
The dance at night was a crownin
success to one of the best celebrs
I tlons We have ever had and we hav
! had several of them. Everything wa
"a Ia Sane" no drunkenness or ace
] dents.
Mr.. G. w. Mack of Ogden is her
Z assisting John NJ. Balm in repairin
the Roller Mills ready for the mar
est.
Mrs. Joseph C. Blackburn an
children OF Salt Lake City Is visitin
with the James Cragun family au
other relatives in the valley.
Joseph j. Richardson is at hon
again after business trip to tn
coast.
The Misses Lola and Lille Fare
have issued invitations for a law
party at their home on Tuesday ey