Mawgf-lnKrprf- c, Spocfal fttowien Miracle Inc. Pag 3 Pageant Supplement Pageant traces pioneer history byPatMellor Tonight a trumpets strident notes will echo from the top of the silver spires of the Manti Temple, and once again the Mormon Miracle Pageant will trace the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints and the pioneer exodus to the west. fervor of nineteenth-centur- y New England, which was then the frontier of the nation. It flashes back to a lost civilization of ancient South and Central America led into through wars and religious conflicts. These groups, who disappeared long before the discovery of America by Columbus, left records which according to Mormon belief were translated by Joseph Smith, Jr. They were first published in 1830 as the Book of Mormon. near-extincti- Since 1967, the Mormon Miracle Pageant has presented the story of the translation of the Book of Mormon and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints as seen The Pageant shows how many of a the of fictional young those who through eyes accepted the message of couple representative of the many the Book of Mormon in the years who converted to the LDS Church in immediately following its publicaits beginnings, and remained tion and the founding of the Church faithful, enduring the trials of of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints belonging to an unpopular sect on a were driven from the settled parts of vast and dangerous frontier. the United States. The Pageant presents for many Though driven from the boundwho view it a new concept of the aries of the United States in 1846 Americas and their settlement. following the death of Joseph Smith The story begins with the religious Jr. and his brother Hyrum at the hands of a mob in Illinois, the Mormon pioneers camped in rude shelters on the Great Plains in Indian Territory willingly sent their men to defend the United States territory in War. the Mexican-American The departure of the Mormon Battalion to defend the country which had just expelled them, literally leaving their women and children in the hands of the Lord on the wintry plains, is only one of many unforgettable scenes. Those who survived persecution, the elements and illness continued their journey across the great plains and through the mountains. Hundreds came with handcarts similar to those used in Pageant scenes, to build new lives in the harsh Great Basin. In the Pageants climactic scene, the young couple is reunited and rewarded for the hardships have endured. they Manti House Inn is a unique bed and breakfast experience Pioneer history evident in Manti City cemetery The Manti City Cemetery across from Temple Hill on Highway 89 contains much of the pioneer history of this town, which was once a g outpost of Mormon coloni zation in the Intermountain West. One of the most frequently visited spots in the cemetery lies near the west fence as one enters from the south gate. Here lies William Behind the scenes . . . The Manti House Inn welcomes guests to one of Utahs most distinguished Bed and Breakfast Inns. The Manti House Inn was built circa 1880 out of native stone by the temple construction workers. Now, the Manti House Inn has gone through a complete restoration by a dedicated family, Jim and Sonya Burnidge and their daughter and Alan and Taresa Plant. Fowler, author of the hymn, We Thank Thee, 0 God, for a Prophet. Fowler was bom in Australia in 1830 and came to Utah as a young convert. He died in poverty while still quite young, in August, 1865. We will meet again. . . on one tombstone. Will we meet Philip Dack, who rode from Fayette to g time of Nephi in the three hours on horseback, to bring word to that outpost of an Indian uprising? Or the man who plowed the first furrow in the Salt Lake Valley, having arrived in the advance party days before Brigham Young, ill with mountain fever, rose from his sickbed in a carriage to announce, This is the right place: drive on"? promises the epitaph son-in-la- record-breakin- rest from practicing on staap lomanlte dancers taka a llttl Pageant hill. Anyone who believes in the good old days needs only to walk among the tiny markers, some carved with lambs and flowers, under which lie infants sometimes four or five who lived only a day or two, born to sorrowing parents with no knowledge of RH factor incompatibility, or the germ theory of disease. Many families completely succumbed to diphtheria epidemics. While some died young, others made the trip to Zion at advanced and lived. Two or three of ages those interred in the Manti cemetery were alive when the Declaration of Independence was signed. We can only wonder today how a woman who must have been at least 70 could ' have made the trip across the country to Salt Lake and then travelled another 120 miles to reside in an even newer settlement. The inn is not a but rather a renewal of a rich and genteel past. Each room is an individual a delicate blend of masterpiece traditional elegance and contemporary luxuries. All rooms have private baths many with antique tubs and pedestal sinks. The Manti House Inn is fast becoming the perfect getaway for ... buried near the area of the flagpole. Although the cemetery epitaphs are mute testimony of the heartbreak open 9-- 15-- 11 18 1 io mil pm FREE AMI&S10N Vfiltc Toft TCorbt if vest-- Vnhvi 1ft lit. mi, many suffered at losing loved ones, they speak, also, of the joy that settlers in a new land must have known from the satisfaction of finding religious freedom and the founding of communities where their children could be brought up according to the principles for which and died. the pioneers worked "Blessed are they who die in the assures one pioneer Lord, tombstone, bearing a message chiseled in rock that no matter what the inevitable end, hope and life go on. NAME BRAND QUALITY SALE TUNE-U- P 4 cyl. $33.88 6 cyl. $38.88 8 cyl., $43.88 With Electronic poms, plugs, condenser, adjustments, less. , Coupon FRONT END ALIGNMENT $16.88 MOST CARS & 2 WHEEL DRIVE PICKUPS With Coupon lmonrhsu ifjinenlhue I BATTERY SALE " nonth is s. Craftsmanship standards kept high during recent Manti Temple remodeling Soldiers from at least four wars lie under the green sod at the base of the Manti Temple hill. A Presbyterian minister and his wife who spent many years in Sanpete are c7uhj couples. The romance begins with mend you call for reservations to the honeymoon suite. This suite make sure you can have a table. features a private jacuzzi, imported Weddings are a specialty at the wood stove and balcony. Inn. A horse-draw- n carriage arrives The Manti House Inn offers many at the top of the temple hill to pick up Then the couple are amenities to its guests: A tray of the newly-wedchocolates is brought to each room charivaried through town, complete while beds are turned down. with wedding bells and a tuxedoed Evening refreshment is offered in driver. The bridal couple enjoy a amidst the lunch wonderful the front parlour. The spa is always available at the guests' convenience. charming atmosphere. In the morning a large breakfast is To enjoy a cool break, relax in the waiting for guests to enjoy. Manti House Inns Ice Cream Parlor. Every Thursday, Friday and Old fashioned shakes, sodas and Saturday the Manti House Inn opens sundaes are served in gastronomical its doors to the public for a five portions. They also feature wondercourse evening dinner. Their soups ful soups and sandwiches. are always made with fresh The Innkeepers are happy to give vegetables, chowders have chunks tours of this historic building. of clams and potatoes. The prime rib They welcome you to enjoy the is tender and juicy, served just to of a century past. charm your liking. The inn keepers recom- - Eniov dressing rooms, a childrens nursery area, and offices. BY PAT MELLOR The best in craftsmanship of two centuries is now visible in the new Manti Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints. y Rising from a rocky promontory overlooking the rural fields of the Sanpete Valley, the Temple is visible from nearly every point in the valley, its white walls appearing at night like a ghostly apparition above the farmland. Since its renovation, the Manti Temple now has an entirely new electrical system, new plumbing, and new heating and cooling systems. Murals on the walls of several of the temple rooms have been professionally cleaned and restored, and a number of impressive new crystal chandelier lighting fixtures have been installed. In addition, 65 pieces of original furniture have been restored, and new furnishings, carpeting and draperies have been installed. Both the original and the new furnishings, including curtains and drapes, are of the Eastlake design, which was popular in the United States during the period in which the Temple was originally constructed. The Temple annex has been remodeled, and major additions have been made as well, including three new sealing rooms, new Also remodeled were the chapel, cafeteria, kitchen and laundry. Stone for the exterior of the building addition w as taken from the old Parry quarry, which provided the original Temple building stone, and was donated by the descendants of the original master stonemason who w as called to construct the Temple. Part of the renovation project was the planting of new trees, installation of a new sprinkling system, and a new fence around the Temple grounds. Of special interest is the new carpeting in the Temple's Celestial Room. Although the room had been several times, a remnant of the original carpet laid in that room over a century ago and was found in a Manti residence. The decision was made to produce an authentic reproduction and the remnant was sent to a mill in England which is one of the few remaining in the world with a loom capable of reproducing the required 27 colors and shades of the original carpet. One of the new sealing rooms features a valuable Persian carpet donated to the Church by a Maryland couple. This lovely Persian carpet has a "Tree of Life" design. Another of the temple's ten scaling rooms features an altar and hand-wove- P9"" covered with a special needlepoint design. It took 64 women in the area a full year to produce these elegant coverings. 30 chairs Another impressive feature of the restored Temple is the spacious Priesthood where the Room, dedicatory services were conducted. Pine flooring polished to a high sheen covers the floor. The room was designed to admit natural daylight, so much so that the room has never been wired for electric lights. The walnut railings on the y spiral stairtemple's two cases are legends, and show the superb work of the 19th century craftsmen who labored with hand tools to construct the House of the five-stor- Lord. An exterior entrance has been provided where once a window stood on the south side of the temple, for use in gaining access to the baptistry. The original font, resting on the backs of 12 cast iron oxen, (representing the 12 tribes of Israel) has been given a stainless steel liner. Today, the Temple is open only to those members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints who have recommends from their local church leaders. Pictures of the interior of the structure, however, are available and may be viewed at the Visitors Center. y Complete Line of: Groceries Snacks Lowest Gas Prices and Automotive Products Sporting Goods Camping Supplies rj 25 No. Mein ltdcdch lphrolra,Uth Cold Drinks ICE