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Show HON. WM. II. HOOl-lCll. Ill Itcfitru mill Hct'cptloll I.nl .Ml.(. A telegram was received yesterday morning stating that lion. U H. Hooper, Pclegato to Congress Irom Utah, would arrive last night, and steps worn immediately taken to give liim an iinprumtu lint enlhusiastio reception, re-ception, in honor of his faithful discharge dis-charge of tho duties which as Delegate lio had to perform at tho National Capital. A number of leading citizens citi-zens including officers of tho city, county and Territory, left town at -:-lo p.m., on a special train placed at their disposal by the U. C. R. R. Co., accompanied by Capt. Croxall's baud, a string band, and a number of nicmbors of tho choir, reaching Ogden before tho arrival of tho train from tho east. When Mr. Hooper left the traiu of the U. P. R. R. ho was warmly welcomed by largo numbers assembled thoro, representing all classes of citizens. The LI. P. company's officers kindly placed an observation car at tho disposal of tho reception party, which was attached to tho special train for tho accommodation accommo-dation of tho bands and choristers; and tho train left Ogden at o:30 p.m. ou tho return to this city. On its arrivals at Kaysvillc, a con-oourse con-oourse of citizens of both sexes, accompanied accom-panied by the school children bearing banners, loudly cheered as it came to a halt. Mr. Hooper thanked them briefly for their warm reception, the choristers sang, the bands played, the engine whistle'd and Kaysville was soon left behind. At Farmingtou the scene was repeated, re-peated, ringing cheers arising from a warm-hearted peoplo, another brief tendering of thanks by the returning Delegate, more singing, more music, and the train again moved on to Centrevillo, where the peoplo were assembled on tho side of tho track, with a martial band which played welcome wel-come music as it came to a halt. A call for Mr. Hooper was responded to, briefly and feelingly as before, for the honorable gentleman could not but feel somewhat overpowered by such demonstrations demon-strations of hearty welcome from his constituency. At Wood's Cross there was a large concourse of the citizens of Bountiful, ladies and gentleman, with crowds of "olive-branches," a martial band, a string band, and a piece of ordnance which belched fortrj a loud-tongued welcome rising above the music of the bands and the cheers of the assembled people. Again a brief return of thanks on the part of Delegate Hooper, a deafening cheer from the crowd, the piece of artillery sending forth a booming note from its brazen throat, singing by the choristers, music by the bands, and the train glided away for Salt Lake City. There was also a large assemblage at the depot in this city when the special arrived, where Mr. Hooper was again the recipient of a hearty wel come, and again returned his acknowledgments acknowl-edgments in brief and fitting phrase. This welcome to and reception of Hon. W. H. Hooper, by bis constituents, constitu-ents, impromptu as it was, tells significantly signific-antly how acceptable have been his Congressional labors, and how firm a I hold he has upon the affections of the people of Utah. Had there been more notice, or time to prepare a general reception, thousands more would have participated, but it was not until yesterday yester-day that it was known what tims the hon-able hon-able gentleman would return. With those who did asrist on the occasion, as with those who had not the opportunity, oppor-tunity, we wish him a hearty Welcome Home. |
