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Show j . j ' ' . JJJJlJJ j lMkl Jib. .u.jiii:M(uL. A Toast; to President Rooseve' a Feature of tlid . Evening-Special Evening-Special Train Takes Ape:-tie's Ape:-tie's Friends to Scene. .0000q:. I TOASTS FOR THE SMOOT BANQUET. ' ' ' " . . . Q .The toasts arranged for the banquet which Senator-elect Apostle HeJ v - Smoot give to the legislators and State officials tonight follow: Lr, "The President of the United States, hero, statesman and able execu- C tlve." . ; - ' - - - - g "Our Utah, boundless to resources, unlimited In patriotism.. ' g "The Firth Legislative Assembly, its wisdom, wit and wlnsomeness. , "Provo city, its prestige, pretty g?rls and pure water." (O000(3S(5!(g BY J. B. MTT.T.TIB. tSPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM. .PROVO. Utah, Feb. -.Citizens of Provo and Senator-elect Apostle Reed Smoot are entertaining the members of the ; Legislature, Its officers and employees, em-ployees, the Governor and other State officials,, representatives of the press and' other specially Invited guests today. to-day. The epeclal train from Salt Lake arrived at 2:10' o'clock and the guests received a hearty welcome. Entertainment Begins. - The entertainment of the guests began be-gan at once. . A special reception committee, com-mittee, which went to Salt Lake this morning, returned with the visitors. t comprised James Clove, chairman of the cltlxens' reception committee; Joseph Jo-seph F. Farrer," chairman of the trans-jjortation trans-jjortation committee; R. B. Thurman, W. L. Blersach and W. P.. Mcrrl.e. - On- V ' - -? '- tributed and plains for t.e. con veyance of the party' over the route planned in the Itinerary, Bands in Attendance. The citisens' reception committee, accompanied ac-companied by the Amphlon and Brig-ham Brig-ham Young Academy bands, in uniform, uni-form, received the visitors on their arrival. ar-rival. Ready at the depot were fourscore four-score or more conveyances, furnished by the citizens, a large number of bobsleds bob-sleds were in evidence and some of the solons were treated to a slelghrlde such as they had not experienced since their boyhood days. From the depot the visitors went directly di-rectly to the Brlgham Young academy, where an interesting programme was rendered. The academy band played two selections, addresses of welcome were made by Mayor Taylor and President Pres-ident Cluff, to which Gov. Wells fittingly fitting-ly responded. Other Features.- For the renfalnder of the afternoon and evening the programme as arranged ar-ranged follows: , 3:15 P. M. Leave for State Mental hospital; Amphlon band at bank corner. cor-ner. - 3:45 P. M. Arrival at State Mental hospital. 5 P. M. Leave State Mental hospital. 6:30 P. M. Arrival at woolen mills. 7 P. M. Banquet at opera-house. 8:30 P. M. Ball at Mozart selectlbn by Pyne and Boshard quartette, i Dancing will cease at 12 o'clock and the special train returning to Salt Lake will leave Provo at 12:30. The arrangements as planned contemplate con-template a combination of a Junket with the banquet which Apostle Smoot is tendering to the Legislature and officials offi-cials of the State, and the people of Provo have labored bard to make the day a memorable one In the town's history. his-tory. Citizens Take a Band. As first planned there was nothing more than the banquet arranged by Apostle Smoot to the legislators. Mr. Smoot had secured a special train to leave Salt Lake late in the afternoon and return after the banquet Then a number of prominent. Provoltes re-, quested that the citizens be allowed to take part-and make the lawmakers guests of the city for a portion of the time. ' ' Tha-Ctty Council took the matter up in an informal session, committees were appointed last Friday night, and in one week everything was In shape to keep the city's guests employed 'every moment mo-ment of their stay In town. ' Train Schedule Changed. ; Apostle Smoot changed his plans for a special train so that it might leave Salt Lake at 1 o'clock and the various committees prepared a programme which affords opportunity to visit the public Institutions of the Garden City and enjoy the hospitality of her people peo-ple at a ball ai well as the feast provided pro-vided by the United States Senator-elect. Senator-elect. The affair is in . no sense a partisan one. The committee appointments Include In-clude all creeds and all shades of political politi-cal opinion. The citizens have worked as a unit to make the occasion one creditable to the town and that Is no possibility that there will be any disappointments dis-appointments In this regard. Chairman Clove's Statement. ' Chairman James Clove of the reception recep-tion committee in speaking of the manner man-ner In which the citizens' plans had been carried out said this morning: "The two largest institutions we have in Provo. the State Insane asylum and the Brlgham Young academy each wanted a day's vit from the legisla- ' ' - , - ' - i 4 tors. But investigation showed that th members were more than usually opposed op-posed to Junketing this year, hence -e IUP oatter and "-aed to entertain en-tertain the Senators and Representatives Representa-tives during their attendance oo the occasion oc-casion of Mr. Smoot's banquet Th movement is purely a citizens' one anl all the plans made have been carrie 1 out with the most perfect smoothne3 and harmony. All of us have workei hard to .make the occasion a pleasant ' one for those who are informally quests of the city and we trust that every one will carry away the memory of the event as one to be cherished. We are proud of Provo. famous for its pretty girls and pure water and feel that our visitors will when they depart share our opinion." Banquet an Elaborate One. ; The banquet and reception which Apostle ReM Smoot will tonight riv to the Tripr-hor of tt' t-'- j .---- F'. tl.e ..... tc .. the most elaborate t..rs ever held 1 i Provo. . Covers will be laid for 2D0 guests, the Invitation list In Provo being limited to a few prominent men of the town and the immediate relatives of Mr. Smoot The opera-house has been specially arranged for the occasion, a temporary floor being placed in on the stage level. , The tables are arranged in the form of a cross, the head being across the stage, the foot extending into the body of the bouse. Pure Water Affair. It is to be a "pure water" banquet and nothing stronger than Romalne punch will be in evidence, although 500 fragrant Havanas are on hand for those who worship at NIcotla's shrine. The menu, which has been planned and will be served by Caterer Franklin of Salt Lake, follows: . ; . (Service a la Russe.) MENU. Blue Points. Half Shell. ' Brlnner Wafer. Roast Turkey aux Hultres Fines Herbes. Gelatine Veal aux Champifrnons. Les Pommes Salade a la Duchse. Braized Westphalia Ham Aspic Gelee. Boeuf Tongue Glace. Fruit Salade a la Julienne. Pate de Foie Gras. Plmolas Les Pommes Saratoga, Olives. Romalne Punch. . SECOND SERVICE. Entremets. Compote de fruits. Pettlt Geatau GTacps. Genoa Nut Cake. . Angel Cake. Wafers a la Vanllle. -- Fancy Macaroons. Savoy Finjrers Glace. Les Charlottes. Salted -Almonds. Harlequin Brick Cream a la Pantomime. Glace Fruits a la Francal se. Fromage. Celeri. Cafe Nolr. . Feature of the Toasts. President Allison of the Senate has been requested to act as toastmaster. The feature of the toasts, of which there are only four, will be the tribute to President Roosevelt "Hero. States- . man and Able Executive." It was th expectation of the committee that Gov. Wells would respond to this toast, but , he was obliged to decline at the lat moment on account of important busl- 1 nee. ! Following the toasts will be a recirt-i recirt-i tlon by Miss Nelkl of New York. The banquet music will be furnished by Prof. Miller's orchestra. Mr.' Smoot's guests will ; leave the opera-house at 8:30 to attend the citizens' cit-izens' ball in the Mozart pavilion. In -addition to the guests of honor, 500 persons are expected to attend, that . number of invitations having been Is- sued by the committee. Prof. Miller's orchestra will discourse music for the dancers, who will have until 12 o clock to make merry. . ' Beturn to Salt Lake. At 12:30 the special train will return to Salt Lake. ' ... . For the convenience of the way ruests the Masonic and Knights or SSBa. todS of Provo lrTfir open their quarters on the thlrdfloor the ball in charge. The Committees in Charge. The committees having in charge the xne wmroiii reception and en- citizens' share oT and stte tDmv were appointed last Fri-Smveh? Fri-Smveh? It In informal meeting of the7 aty CouncV A complete, list Receptlor-Jes Clove. L. O. Tart. Continued on paa ; Smoot's Guests. (Continued from Page 1.) George A. Storrs, J. B. Keeler, H. C. Burns, W. I Blersach, Mrs. . Mary Boyden. Mrs. M. M. Warper, S. A. Klng, H. J. Malben, A A. Noon, C. A. Glazier. "W. D. Burford, Mrs. Grace Cheever, Mrs. Mary Vincent, Mrs. T. N. Taylor, Charles DeMolsy, J. W. Dunn, R. B. Thurman. A. C. Sorenson, W. R. McBrlde, W. E. Rydalch, Mrs. k. A. Barney, Mrs. J. T. Farrer. Programme R. A. . Irvine, J. R Twelves, -J. M. Jensen, Sam Schwab. Dr. Taylor B. Cluff, Jr.. S. S. Jones, James A, Bean, Roger Farrer, George Havercamp, Miss Alice Reynolds, Mrs. James Clove, Mrs. W. D. Roberts, Jr., Miss Mamie Brown, Mrs. S. A Klng Mrs. J. W. N. Whltecotton, Mrs. J. II. Denhalter. Invitation R. A. Barney, W. E. Bas-sett, Bas-sett, Hugh Clayton, Eph Homer. Mayor Taylor, J. R. Hodson, Mrs. W. M. Roy-lanve. Roy-lanve. Mrs. Electa Bullock. Mrs. W. B. Searle, J. A. Twelves, J. W. N. White-cotton. White-cotton. Decoration J. "W. Farrer, M. M. Warner, J. U. Buchl, H. S. Pyne, F. Bachman, George E. Howe, Alex Hed-qulst, Hed-qulst, Jr., T. C. Thompson, Mrs. L. O. Taft, Mrs. Fannie E. Stewart, Mrs. Belle Nelson, Mrs. William Strong. Transportation Mayor Taylor, J. T. Farrer. C. F. Decker, W. D. Roberts, Jr., Joseph Ward, W. K. Farrer, W. P. Silver, A. M. Carter, George Powelson, J. H. McEwan, George S.. Taylor, R. C. Watklns, Bengt Johnson. Jr., Joel A. Johnson, O. B. Young, W. K. Spafford. Floor Managers J. H. Denhalter, R. I A. Barney, J. T. Farrer: ' Doorkeeper Marshal Frank Tucker. Ticket-seller H. F. Thomas. SPECIAL TRAIN LEAVES SALT LAKE CROWDED ' WITH SHOOT'S GUESTS. Senator-elect Smoot's guests left for Provo on his special train promptly at 1 o'clock this afternoon. There were nearly 200 guests, who went down by the special. Including a majority of - the legislators and their wives. Secretary of State Hammond, a majority of the State officials, members of the Republican executive committee and representatives of the Salt Lake and Ogden press. A number of Senators ana Representatives Repre-sentatives from the south returned to their homes last night and will arrive In Provo during the day. Gov. Wells, who was expected to attend at-tend and respond to Mayor Taylor's address of welcome to the legislators, found the pressure of his business so heavy that he was unable to leave his work. President Allison of the Senate, who will act as toastmaster at the banquet this evening, went to Provo on an early train, having a case there In the Dls-i trict court today. ' The visitors were received at the special spe-cial train by a reception committee; . which came up from Provo this morning, morn-ing, consisting of Postmaster James Clove, President of the City ' Council Joseph Farrer, R. B. Thurman, W. S. Blersach and W. R. McBrlde. |