| Show A day of prayer we do not hear of any movement inthis city in response to the recommendation men dation of president harrison in his proclamation concerning the centennial anniversary of the first presidential inauguration why should not utah celebrate the day and join in prayede to the most high for the blessings of liberty prosperity and peace the thirtieth day of tho present month has been declared a general holiday by act of congress we would like to see it observed and celebrated in the manner suggested by the president A public meeting in the tabernacle to which the whole community should be invited would suit our views of the proper manner in which to comply with the proclamation an organ recital would be an appropriate exercise to supplement tho special players on the occasion and a few vocal selections by some of our best singers would help to mako tho affair interesting wo havo nofa discussed tho matter with anyone but simply this suggestion as wo would not like to see the day pass without borne action on the part of the people of utah they are as much interested as any one in this nation in the establishment and perpetuation of the great republic which we believe to be the most perfect form of human government on earth and as they believe that the almighty moved upon the founders of our national institutions and inspired them in the production of the glorious constitution which is the supreme law of the land it would be eminently proper for tho people of this territory to celebrate this centennial and show by choir works that they have faith in tho divine power and the divine guidance in earthly government no people should have stronger desires than we for the interposition of providence in tho maintenance and continuance of liberty prosperity pro and peace nor offer more fervent prayers that his hand may lead us in the paths of righteousness and good deeds it is time that something should be done by way of preparation if it is deemed advisable to respond to tho recommendation of the president deseret neica |
