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Show HYRUM NOTES. (From our regular correspondent.) OPENING OF THE NEW STORE. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Hyrum U. O. held on Monday evening January 23d, Mr. James Unsworth announced that the new store was finished and ready for the goods to be removed. Resolved on a motion of Charles C. Shaw: That a public meeting be held in the new building at one o'clock p. m. Friday January 27th for the purpose of dedicating it to the Lord, and that the secretary invite all the friends of Co-operation to attend. THE MEETING was held at the time appointed. Present, O. N. Liljenquist, President; James McBride, and James Unsworth, Vice-Presidents; Andrew A. Allen, Charles C. Shaw, I. C. Thoresen, A. P. Rose, John G. Wilson and O. H. Rose Directors, also a large number of the brethren and sisters. The President called the meeting to order. The choir sang. Vice President James McBride stated the object of the meeting, and made some appropriate remarks, after which the choir sang again. Bishop Liljenquist said the object of our meeting here this afternoon is a very pleasant one. We are here to acknowledge the hand of our Heavenly Father in so abundantly blessing our humble efforts. Bishop O. N. Liljenquist offered the dedicatory prayer, which was beautiful and sublime, and from the hearty "Amen" it seemed that all felt it had found acceptance with God. Another hymn from Vice President James Unsworth who was the architect of the building. Speeches were also made by G. Wilson and I. C. Thoresen. The choir sang and benediction was pronounced by I. C. Thoresen. THE BUILDING is a very handsome frame structure, lined with adobies, with wainscotted ceiling and walls. There is no plaster any where in the building. It is 58x28, with 23 feet to the square, having a front 26 feet high. The cellars are large and commodious. The workmanship is a credit to the building company of Hyrum, of which Mr. Rasmus L. Petersen is the chief. The inside is fitted up with every thing necessary to carry on mercantile business. It is not too much to say that it stands third in the county, both for ?? and beauty. The cost at present is $2,000. OPENED FOR BUSINESS. On Saturday morning the the new store was opened for business, and not withstanding the extensive room, as compared with the old building, additional shelves had to be put up to receive the immense stock of goods that the company have on hand. Mr. Unsworth not only knows how to build a store but to successfully run one too. Thinking the readers of the Leader would like to know somewhat of the United Order and Co-operative movement in Hyrum, I will, with your permission give a short summary, "To be continued in our next." A LADY KNIGHT OF SAINT CRISPIN. Among the emigrants that came to Hyrum this year, was one who has added a new feature to the many industries of our thriving little city, namely a lady shoemaker. She is young, of modest appearance and gentle manners, and what is more, she is a splendid and skillful worker. Our marriagable male population employ this young lady to do their repairs. She says: "Give me some new work and I'll show you that I know my trade." Some of the sons of St. Crispin think this is an intrusion on their rights. For years we have talked about commencing a cooperative shoe shop in Hyrum. Gentlemen shoe makers now is the day of your opportunity. LECTURE. On Saturday evening Bishop O. N. Liljenquist, by request, lectured to the Y. M. M. I. A. of Hyrum. The bishop's subject was "The gathering:" OPENING OF ANOTHER STORY. Last week Allen Bro.'s store on Main street, Hyrum, was opened. This building is also a frame structure. Mr. Joseph Allen is the clerk. During his seven years behind the counters of our Co-op. store, Joseph won many friends by his courtesy and uniform kindness. GOOD WAGES. A ball was held in the Public hall on Friday evening, for the purpose of aiding two poor men from some of the settlements south. Their names I could not learn. One was blind and the other had lost a leg. They drove to town about ?? and held their party. The music was excellent, and there were good songs; a splendid time was had. After the expenses were paid these gentlemen received $17.00 for their evening's work. Saturday they drove to Paradise, where, I am told they did better. |