The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-02-02
COMMUNITY JOIN
IN CELEBRATION

Hyde Park, Jan. 31.--Last Friday |
was the annual celebration In honor |
OF our old folks When this day ar
rives, in which we do honor to our
old folks with festivities, our COM
munity Joins unanimously, gladly |
offering them their homage. Attic
the day was stormy there was a
good representation OF the older peo-
pie present. Nothing is spared on
these days by those who have the
work in charge, to make the old
folks happy. Our old folks commit
tee. consisting of Steven Thurston,
Lars Christensen and Albert Kirby,
Are to be commended on the excel
lent way in which every detail Of the
days program was carried out. Those
good sisters who worked SO hard In
catering for the occasion should not
go unrewarded, verify they have their
reward in seeing the look Of salts
faction ON the faces OF those who
partook OF the splendid repast.
Our band was also present. help
Ing to enliven the hearts Of the old
folks, by their usual excellent music.
Dinner was served at o'clock. af-
ter which a short time was spent In
chatting and handshaking before the
program was carried out. Mr.. Albert
Kirby acted as master OF ceremonies
and announced the program MS fol-
lows. The band played selection.
the first item, and set the feet Of
everybody itching as the dreamy fas-
cinating strains of the Missouri
Waltz filled the room. Elder George
r. Ashcroft offered the opening pray
or, after which a male quartet COM
posed Of Messrs BALKAN. Peterson.
Seamons and McQuarrie rendered the
popular patriotic song, It's A Long
Way To Berlin. which pleased their
hearers so much that they responded
with, The Flag Without A Stain.
Mr.. C. T. Barrett member Of the
stake Old Folks Committee spoke a
short time, after which Mrs. Jean
Llndquist Of Shnithfield. and Arthur
Peterson. rendered In pleasing way
duet. The Sunshine OF Your Smile.
and responded with an encore. Mrs.
LelGhd Ashcroft gave the dramatic
reading. When Aunt Jerusha Visits
The City Brother George Cole. q
member OF the Stake Old Folks Com
mittee gave short talk In his usual
Z humorous style, after which Mrs. La
we're Balls. accompanied by Mrs. l.,
Hancey. sang solo. Arrsh Go On
I'm Gonna Go Back To Oregon. res
ponding to an encore. she rendered
The wedding OF The Sunshine An'
The Rose.
Brother L. L. Cash. the Oldest In
dividual present. spoke short TIM
Brother Cash is nearing the 90 mark
yet he possesses q remarkable vital
ity. Mrs. George Lemon, Of Paradis
rendered q beautiful solo. Just
Wearying For You. Responding ais
to an encore. she rendered. Owe
There. Her son accompanied her o
the piano. Mrs. Mary J. Seamons r.
cited, Adams Grlst. after which tn
closing prayer was offered by Eide
Joseph B. DANES.
At7:S0 o'clock free picture sho'
was given under the auspices Of tn
Old Folks Committee. everyone WI
invited. The house was packed on
all enjoyed the production Of Sno
White. featuring Margaret Clark. A
teri he show the hall was cleart
and all enjoyed themselves In dan
ing to the enchanting strains OF m
&c Of our popular band.
In these festivities the prevailii
sentiment should be. honor to our o
folks who. have performed such 81
nal service in the building up Of tn
great west.
A great many former residents
our town were present at the o
folks gathering and enjoyed thel
selves shaking hands and renewil
old acquaintance Some Of o
guests were as follows: Mr.. and Nj
George Cole. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Barrett. Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Nj
kelson. Bishop William Hyde. M