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Show - MITCH ROYALLY - ENTERTAINS U. S. P. A. Of all the hearty welcomes ever extended ex-tended to a body of mostly perfect strangers, we believe none ever 55 equaled that extended by Panguitch to the Utah State Press Association, their ladies and friends when the Assn. held its convention there on July 5, 6 and 7. A delegation composed of Bill Jay Peters .editor of the Garfield County News, Karl Carlton, president of the U. S. P. Assn., the Sheriff of Garfield county and other prominent citizens, and a troop of boy scouts met the ' caravan about two miles from Pan- ; guitch. A scout was stationed on each car to direct its occupants to the home where they were to be guests during their stay. On arriving arriv-ing at the places assigned, luncheon ) was found ready on the tables and the guests were treated to the very hest of everything obtainable. 55 i Throughout their stay they felt the warmth of the welcome. It seemed that the people of Panguitch could V not do too much for their guests, to whom every kindness and courtesy was extended during their stay. A grand barbecue was given in the evening. It was a royal feast fit for the gods. Never have we tasted meat so deliciously barbecued as was i served on this occasion. M. W. I Evans was the chef, and he is without with-out n equal when it comes to barbecuing barbe-cuing beef. The trimmings were furnished by the good people of Pan- ' guitch. About 500 people partook of the sumptuous feast, the adults of the town and neighboring towns joining in the good time and making the editors and their partners fell that they were all members of one big family gathered here for a royal feast. A short season of speech making OH! followed, Councilman Sam "Worthen j presiding. Mayor Sargent welcomed the editors in a neat little speech. a President Carlton responded for the editors, urging that the example of - California be followed in boosting Utah. Other speakers were Senator i W. W. Seegmiller of Kanab, his subject sub-ject being "Bryce of the Future," and Seneca C. Beach of Los Angeles, subject, "We are Brothers." A delightful dance followed in the fine, large pavilion, being joined In by most of the townspeople. This ip pavilion has a splendid floor and the ce. dance was thoroughly enjoyed. On Sunday morning the party left 3T for Bryce canyon, going through the beautiful Red canyon, scenic road en route. This road is a very fine piece of work, so well made that the steep ascent is hardly noticeable. It passes pas-ses through two short tunnels, and the drive through the canyon is beautful throughout its entire length. After leavng the canyon a Sood road leads across the plateau for about ten miles to the brink of the canyon, which breaks so suddenly into view as to almost give one a shock. Words are powerless to des-"be des-"be the beauty of Bryce Canyon; Pictures, however glowingly colored fail to convey the fuLl beauty of this masterpiece of the Creator to the mind. It must be seen, and seen at different times of the day,, for the shades and colorings are forever changing from sunrise to sunset. e eeI insignificent when we even attempt to describe a place of such wondrous beauty, and we leave others, oth-ers, more gifted than us this pleasurable pleas-urable task. After a couple of hours spent in Soing around the rim, viewing the wonders from different angles, a delicious and bountiful picnic lunch t 'as served by the good people of anguitch within sight of the canyon and near its rim. How the editors ani their partners did enjoy that ss5;. meal, prepared by the most hospit-able hospit-able people in the world. This was , olloWjng by meeting at which Editor ; fields of the Kane County News led ; anguitch singers in hymms of j "raise to the Great Creater for the floi , "rength of the hills and the many jfloij J "lessings bestowed by Him upon His Klor ! 7Ple- President W. J. Henderson ,noiit Panguich Stake, one of the earl- Mt settlers of the Bryce section, told it Brye canyon came y its name, beng named for Ebenezer Bryce (Continued on Page Four) PANGUITGH ROYALLY ENTERTAINS U.S.PA (Continued from Page One) who in the early 70'0 moved from Pine Valley in this county to near Bryce where he made his home and lived a pioneer life. Mr. Sargent, the postmaster of Panguitch, followed follow-ed with a glowing description of Bryce's canyon and other scenic attractions at-tractions of that section. The meeting meet-ing concluded with singing, after which the return to Panguich was made. The Mutuals gave a very interesting, interest-ing, patriotic program in the tabernacle taber-nacle Sunday night, which most of the editorial party attended. The meeting was presided over by Uncle Sam, the Goddess of Liberty and Utah having prominent places on the stand. The program consisted of community singing, including "Utah We Love Thee," "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," and "Utah Our Beloved." The latter song was sung twice during the evening, under un-der direction of Prof. John Hood of Richfield, to the tune of "Battle Cry of Freedom," and it certainly sounded sound-ed inspiring with everybody there singing it. The word "daughter" in this song was changed to read "people." "peo-ple." R.T. Porte, secretary ofthe U. S. P. A., gave a splendid talk on loyalty. On Monday morning the editors met in the public library and had a brief business session at which resolutions reso-lutions were adopted of praise and gratitude to the people of Panguitch for their unbounded hospitality; to the city of Richfield, the Richfield Commercial club and Dr. Markus of the Richfield Reaper for the banquet and ball, etc.; commending the action ac-tion of the Utah State Highway commission for entering into an agreement with the Auto Club of Southern California whereby the Zion Park Highway-Arrowhead Trail is to be marked from Los Angeles to Salt Lake; congratulating the Utah Agricultural college upon the great success of the summer school. The proposed trip to Panguitch lake and Blue springs did not mature,, ma-ture,, due to threatening clouds. The editorial party dispersed during the afternoon, some returning home, some going on to the Grand canyon, and some to view other scenic points. Among the latter was the editor and his party, who spent Monday night at Panguitch Lake and Tuesday night at Duck creek on Cedar mountain, arriving home Wednesday night aft-ter aft-ter visiting Cedar Breaks and other attractions en route. More than 30 country newspapers were represented at the convention and these editors with their wives, children and guests made up a large party, the exact number of which we did not learn. The beautiful, clean and attractive little citv of Panguitch, with its well-kept well-kept streets, crosses at street intersections inter-sections for automobile driving safe-lv, safe-lv, guide posts for travelers, attractive attrac-tive homes and wonderful people has won a very warm spot in the hearts of the editors, who will tell of the attractions of that section and always remember with gratitude the kindness of her people. We traveled over some wonderful roads in Sevier. Garfield, Piute, Iron and this county, but we are safe in saying that the best bit of road traveled was that piece in our own county from Andersons to Ash Creek bridge. Richfield's Hospitality A wonderful reception was given the editorial party at Richfield on Friday while en route to the convention. conven-tion. Richfield was the convention point for the Assn. two years ago and the editors have not forgotten the splendid reception given them at that time. The City, of Richfield, the Richfield Rich-field Commercial club, and the Richfield Rich-field Reaper joined in giving the edtors this wonderful reception. When the party had gathered at the Johnston Hotel, each one was tagged wth a blue card on one side of which was,- printed, "Utah State Press Association," and on the other, "Richfield, Independence Day, 1924." the card was suspended with a red and wihte cord, the whole forming the national colors. A proper form of legal summons was served on each member by City Marshall A. O. Rasomsson which read: SUMMONS In The Court of Entertainment, In Fun and Frolic Precinct, City of Pleasure, County of Happiness, State of Hospitality. Richfield City, Richfield Commercial Commer-cial Club, Richfield Reaper, Plaintiffs. vs. Utah Press Association, Members, Their Wives, Sweethearts and Friends, Defendants. The State of Hospitality To The Defendants: De-fendants: You are hereby summoned to appear ap-pear before the above entitled Court within an hour after the service of this summons upon you, and participate partici-pate in the above entitled action brought to assure the best time your Association ever had since your inception, in-ception, and to show you that Richfield Rich-field Hospitality is as true as the needle to the pole, and in case of your failure to so appear, judgment will be rendered against you that you have missed the time of your life and the following: Program Girls Chorus, "Stars and Stripes Forever;" soprano solo, (a) "Span- U Romance," b)"Song of the 'soul" Mrs. Celeste Noyes; gls ! chorus. "Land of Liberty;" Scotch J songs, (a) "The Sunshine o' a Bonnie Bon-nie Lassie's Smile," (b) "The Belle !" Dunoon," John Hood; Mrs. Anna Callaway, accompanist, j Menu j Tomato Bouillion, Olives, radishes, I pickles, spring chicken a la Maryland, Mary-land, escalloped potatoes, new peas L cases, hot rolls, cantaloupe a la mode, coffee. Given under our hand this 4th day of July, 1924. i The large dinning room at the ! Johnston Hotel was the scene of mirth and humor when all had taken their seats, the large room being filled fil-led to capacity. Secretary H. E. Beal of the Commercial club presided presid-ed Pres. Magleby of the South Sevier Stake offered prayer and Mayor May-or Magleby welcomed the guests m a short impressive talk, to which Dennis Den-nis Wood, Vice President of the U. S. P A. responded. Between courses several musical numbers were given which greatly delighted the visitors, especially the patriotic marches by the ladies chorus under direction of Prof. John Hood. The banquet was excellent and could not have been better. After the banquet the guests were taken to the Natatorium for a swim and to see the fine display of fireworks, fire-works, after which they went to the Anona and enjoyed dancing to the strains of music furnished by a San Francisco Orchestra. It was a wonderful reception and places Richfield in the front rank for hospitality. The newspaper boys have a warm place in their hearts for Richfield long may she flourish. |