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Show THE OLD FOLKS' DAY. The old folks' excursion was a grand success. suc-cess. When engine No. (53 pulled oat of the Rio Grande yard this morning it was hand-,ojneIy hand-,ojneIy decorated with (4Mnt',t!'nirHnr, and on the sides were banners bearing the inscription "The Old Folks' Day." There were 1070 veterans on board, and they filled sixteen cars. Several young ladies were also on board, and they were kept busy serving the old folks with cake and lemonade. lemon-ade. Governor Thomas was the honored guest of the day, and he shook hands with every one. Provo was reached at 10:45, and the party was augmented by 150 more excursionists. ex-cursionists. On arriving at Payson the visitors were met by a brass band of sixteen six-teen pieces, and the party formed inline and walked up town, over the main street of which a handsome arch was constructed. After spending a few hours in talking over old times the excursionists en joyed a fine lunch and speech making, ringing, etc. was then in order. A special from Payson Bays that the old folks are having a grand time. They will return this evening. |