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Show ITEMS FROM MENDON. EDITOR LEADER: -- Thinking a few lines from our quiet little town would not come amiss, I pen the following, and give you a little account of our proceedings on the first of June. The weather was so cold and inclement on the first day of May, we thought it wisdom to postpone our celebration until the first of June, so that at the same time we could commemorate the birthday of our late esteemed and much honored Prest. [President] Brigham Young. The day's amusement began by the Sabbath school children and parents assembling at the "June pole" which had been erected for the purpose. The assembly was called to order by the marshal, George W. Baker. A beautiful piece was then sung by the choir, entitled "Queen of May," this was followed by a short speech from the archbishop, Walter Paul, Sen. After which he proceeded to crown the queen Miss Mary L. Lemon which was done with great pomp and ceremony. A procession was then formed by the marshal and a nice pleasant walk was made around the public square during which beautiful singing proceeded from the queen and her "Maids of honor." We assembled in the meeting house at 10 o'clock, a.m. where we enjoyed ourselves hugely in listening to the beautiful speeches, recitations, songs, etc., from our bishop and others. One very noticeable feature of the meeting was the repeating of the "Articles of Faith" in concert by the S.S. children. We assembled again at the meeting house at 12 o'clock p.m. where the children enjoyed themselves in dancing until 5 o'clock. A very plentiful supply of candy was given the children during the dance. At 7:30 p.m. the adults assembled and enjoyed themselves in tripping the light fantastic too, until 12 o'clock all feeling satisfied with the day's amusements. The children of the Petersborough precinct joined us in the celebration. By inserting the above in your valuable paper, you would greatly oblige your brother in the Gospel. Alfred Gardner. Mendon, June 2d, 1880. |