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Show TH E SUNDAY HERALD AUTO SECTION SECOND SECTION PROVO, UTAH, SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1924. PRICE TWO CENTS. SPRING IS NOT ALL SUNSHINE AND POSIES Rum eiefty Rm offered at 53 . Special Low Prices ? itv rn..-M- fttwT pww w S. k aaWorw AffiP SW wwrt lia wtoTieflfee&GHT gx The DD Q CTj M Wa DD iUFwo,TATjr ahp Ha?y-- C V ' , ; V ..v... k This Is Your Opportunity to Put New Rugs on Your Floors at Great Savings. Firsf Drdpiatic Company Was Organized In Provo Fifty Years Ago By W. C. A. SMOOT. Former Well Known Provo Citizen. house and Jail occupied grounds where the Knight Woolen mills now stand. In 1870 and '71, Provo began to make rapid advancement industrially, socially and along educa tional lines. The Brigham Toung academy (the old Lewis hall), with Karl U. Maeser as principal. brought many young men and women from all parts of the surrounding country to Provo to attend school. It was during this period of Provo life that I wish to intro duce the first permanent and last ing organization of the drama as a fixed part of our educational and Before giving a brief history of the organization and development of the drama In Provo, permit me to give you a short outline of the growth and advancement of Provo City up to the year 1868 when I came with my grandfather, A. O. 8moot, to make my home In Provo. Few are alive today to remember the exact spot where the first settlers of Provo located and built their fort in 1848 but It was bnilt at a point a short distance west of the point where the Denver & Rio Grande railway track now spans the community life. Dramatic Club Organized. Provo river a point settled upon I remember very distinctly that by the "Pah-Ute- " Indians and the first settlers and called "Utah grand character and able statesman, Fort" This was later abandoned and the city built a little further east and away from the river. In the early survey and platting of the city, two public squares were laid out and were called East and ttest squares. The East square is where the old city and county build ing and the federal postoffice build ing now stand, also your recently constructed and handsomely de signed new city and county building. In 18G8, this square was an open field covered with sage and A high picket fence greasewood. surrounded the old "meeting house" grounds where the stake tabernacle and the Orem depot now stand. Holdaway MilL The West sounre (now Pioneer Park) was also a desert spot upon wnicn cows and sheep could be grazing or resting In the noonday "n. .eor this square iTovo foundry and the wise and benevolent father and patrioarch, Abraham Owen Smoot, calling Henry J. Mahin, Hyrum Cluff, Joseph L. Kuttail and John E. Booth into hip office and re quested them to organize a dramatic company as a means of furnishing the people with home amusements and entertainments along theatrical and musical lines. Henry J. Ma bin was an actor from the Social Hall and Salt Lake theater and amply qualified to organize and manage a company of this kind. Hyrum Cluff was made stage manager; Joseph L. Xuttall, prompter, and John E. Booth general publicity and financial agent. Sam Jepperson, the Bee brothers, Fred, Bobert and Steve, with the Smith boys furnished the music. Among the number to join at that time were Hyrum Cluff, John H. McEwan, B. J. Walton, A. O. Smoot, Jr., W. C. A. Smoot, Jr., Isaac Bullock, Jr., Myron Newell, and W. H. Brown. The ladies were Mrs. Electa Bullock, who had gained histronic honors In the old Bowery, Social Hall and Salt Lake , old-tim- e .. was the Holdaway mi" with its long mill race and overshot water whwl nnil ativwl mi a ior many rears. Th sit la uu covered by the Pierpont works. ui east or the West square and we northwest corner of the Mrs. Bullock was called to Salt lek was the widely known and "Bullock Hotel," Lake to take part in the early pio;,rl(lneited while directly north and across the neer day theatricals by President was the Ben Backmen, S. S. Brigham Young because of her natY"t HUU I'eter stubbs store, a ural ability and splendid ImperZ2 and shoemaker sonation of character upon the draery'n,nii,linery snop. This section was considered matic stage. She was of useful that time the hub the social value and service ln our newly or : CpTITim Miss Hannah e ana mnntfi mowing com-o- f ganized company. home butters and empire Gullock, Mrs. Ziua Williams and rounders. Tint th others Joined at that time. h i, moTe east on The company presented many hirw the bS w jine light dramas and comedies, which B with its loud toUing were well received and patronized , he second ftoor of 118 stately steeple, by the people, ln up tn" rincinir of the old Lewis or Tlinpanogos nan whih couiia be heard in company Payson, 20 miles' was used by the theatrical and also used for the B. Y. academy. Graham Joins Club. Th T,ahin6 Yrd Block. A few years later John C. Graham known as e tithing came to Provo. established a paper, ' nn(l was S'irrounded by "The Provo Enquirer," succeeding Mabin as manager. The old BrigerX, an(1ot hiKh cobblestone wall, ham fU as a shelter and Young academy was burned to or the people ln the cround and the company occu !,"11 "u "iiacK Irom mnriind nc pied the David Cluff building in the t.i,- Fourth ward. Mr. Graham, a pro a Ion: tlic rovo or Tilllininnin fessional actor and for many years river. On il, i.i..,,. U1"eii west or.7. me n memlM-- of the Salt Lake Dra titiii , - "m ,,ll,l'k nr.d on the matic company, was experienced iu sotC, f'''r"('r V wlK're ,lle Commer-tof.i- i every detail of the singe work and la 'in",f:s bank now stands, theatrical management. ' on(--' r'onied adobe, The membership role was now . r hniise, occupied by dear made up of the following names: 1 aiiav who sold John C. Graham, general manager; ' "ftHother needed W. C. A. Smoot. Jr., assistant manartir- s 'nerchandife. The court ager; Joseph T. McEwan, secre 2Srmd r A -- dirt-rn- ?, I1" - L. Xuttall, treasurer; A. O. Smoot, Jr., John H. McEwan, Wm, H. Brown, Isaac Bullock, Jr.. Myron Newell, B. J. W'alton, Iteed Smoot, George M. Smoot, Reiahard Maeser, John It. Peters, Richard Sutton, Johnny James, Hyrum t'luff, stage manager; Joseph L. Nnttall, prompter; David Cluff, Jr., and Thos. Osborn. The ladies were Mrs. Electa Bur-locMiss Electa and Miss Hannah Bullock, Mrs. Zina Williams, Miss Vic Hodget, Miss Polly Hodget, Miss Annie Jones, Miss Marion Miss Creer, Miss Kate Houtz, Hannah Stubbs, Miss Trenie Smoot, Miss Jennie Harris, Miss Emma We gave entertainments Jacques. in the old Cluff hall for many years when in 1S80 the new Provo Opera House was erected, furnishing an elegant home for Provo's fine talented dramatic company. Provo Proud of Club. W. C. A. Smoot, Jr., became general manager of the company upon the retirement of John C. Graham, and later by John H. McEwan. The people of Provo were proud of their home company, showing their appreciation by filling the theater night after night. The company worked hard in their desire to give the people the very best tliey had to give, and to stage good wholesome and meritorious plays, many coming from outside towns COME IN AND SELECT YOUR RUGS NOW Hundreds of patterns to choose from. I tary; Joseph and settlements to witness the drama. Much water has passed under the bridge since then with few to tell the story of Provo's early history, very few indeed of my old associates in the drama and everyday life in Provo are remaining, but those who still remain, will, after reading this recital of early Provo life remember the joy and happiness we all felt in performing our duty as best we knew how, for the benefit of our fellow townsman. MUSIC RECITAL Axminster Rugs, 8 f 1 3 in. x 10 f t. Good patterns, fine quality. 6 in. $31.75 9x12 Axminster Rugs S34.75 I Other qualities and sizes at extra LOW SPECIAL PRICES A small deposit will hold any rug until you are ready for it. Wallp aper Our 1924 Line of Patterns Is Now on Display. Select your Wallpaper needs for 1924 now. Our wallpapers this . spring are of exceptional beauty and very reasonable in price. Extra, fine Papers 25c and 30c Our paper hangers are expects in interior decorating and prepared to care for your Spring Wallpapering. quartets, quintets, double- quartet CHOOSE YOUR PAPER NOW FROM OVER 200 PATTERNS GET IT AT p& f JlL CARPET DEPARTMEN S. C. S. MKT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. The members of the S. C. S. were pleasantly entertained at the home of Miss Bhea Taylor Thursday evening. Durlni; the evening of sewing and music, a delicious liiiicliiM.ii, in the colors yellow and white, was served to the following club members: Mrs. Arnold Uobln-son- , Mrs. Loo Ferre, Mrs. Clair Mortenson, Mrs. Justice Johnson, Miss Delia Stubbs, Miss Edna Mark-maMiss Emma Spafford, Miss Adele Peters, Miss Kate Peters, Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Miss Huby Taylor, Miss Veva Peters, and invited guests: Mrs. Sterling Evans, Mrs. T. M. Waddell, Mrs. J. W. Jenkins and Mrs. J. E. Taylor. First West, First North, Sabbath school, 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Preaching services at 11 o'clock. The lecture last Sunday evening on The Approaching Catastrophe of the Last World War," will be continued tonight at 7:45. Secial emphasis will be given to the "Only Safe Basis of Hope for Humanity." All are welcome. W. A. Alway, pastor. ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL. No. 50 W. Second North. Sunday school, 10 a. m. Regular services at 11 o'clock. Rev W. F. Bulkley, SCANDINAVIAN MEETING. A Scandlnavain meeting is held The American Legion Auxiliary will give a card party in the Armory every Sunday morning at 10:30 halL Friday evening, April 18, com o'clock in the vestry of the Utah Tables of .stake tabernacle. All Scandinavians mencing at 8 o'clock. g will be are cordially invited to attend. bridge, "600" and played and prizes awarded, after CATHOLIC CHURCH. which refreshments will be served. Corner of Second North and Fifth Everyone is Invited to attend. West. Catechism class is conducted every Saturday at 10:30 a. m., TRES JOLI CLUB. One of the prominent social events Sunday at 9:30. Mass Sunday at of the season was the party given 10 :30 o'clock. J. G. Delaire, pastor. Thursday afternoon at the home of L. D. S. CHURCHES. Mrs. Eva Seethaler, when she enNo sacrament meetings will be tertained the memliers of the Tres Joli club and a number of invited held in any of the wards of Utah guests. The entertaining rooms were stake this evening on account of the artistically decorated in a color quarterly conference session being scheme of yellow and white, with held in the Utah stake tabernacle. daffodils being employed. During The morning session will commence the afternoon of needlework and at 10 o'clock, the afternoon at 2 music, a delicious luncheon corres- o'clock and the evening session will ponding with the color scheme was convene at 7 o'clock. A cordial is extended to the public. served to the club members, Mrs. Mrs. Jennie Berg, Josephine Thomas, Mrs. Tenie Thomas, Mrs. were pleasantly snrprised at their Maud Jefferies, Mrs. Sndie Jones, home Friday evening by the memMrs. May Thomas, Mrs. Agnes Thur-nia- bers of their family, who called to Mrs. Gertrude Page, Mrs. celebrate their 40th wedding anAnna Sutton, Mrs. Marian Ellison, niversary which occured on that Mrs. Helen Sutton, Mrs. Maud Sut- day. During the evening of gomes ton, Mrs. Helen McCoard,, Mrs. and music a delicious luncheon was Delia McCoard, Mrs. Allie Jones, served. Mrs. Alta Thomas. Mrs. Etta WhiteCARDS AND LUNCHEON head. Mrs. Dorothy Cassity, Mrs. The Elks' ladies' will meet in Julia Iversmi, Mrs. Julia Hatton and invited gnosis. Mrs. Joseph T. regular social session in the Elks' Farrer, Mrs. B. Wallick, Mrs. Al club rooms Monday evening. Pro bert Pettis, Mrs. Arthur Knudsen, gressive "500'' and bridge will be Mrs. Clarence Hunt and Mrs. Hyrum played, prizes awarded and refresh ments served. All ladies' of Elks' Hatton. are cordially invited to attenr. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jefferies and Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Creer spent last L'METIT CU B MEETS Mrs. Joe Ahlnmlcr will be hostess Sunday in Salt Lake City. to the members of the L'Mctia club . . BLUEBIRD SEWING CLUB. . . at her home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Jensen was hostess Sewing, music and luncheon will to the members of the Bluebird Sew- be the diversions. fc v ! ing club at her home Thursday afSEWING. CARDS LUNCHEON ternoon. The time was pleasantly The members of the Utopia club spent with sewing and social chat, after which luncheon was served, were delightfully entertained at the covers being laid for the following: home of Mrs. Clarence Harmon Mrs. Howard Dcyer, Mrs. Bvron Thursday afternoon. Two ttables David, Mrs. W.,A. Hall, Mrs. Clar- of progressive "500" were played, ence Harding, Mrs. Ed Peterson and 'lie afternoon of sewing. A ue. ..outhe hostess. was faster luncheon served, the colors yellow and whitet DAUGHTERS OF PIONEERS. being eacrried out in the scheme. Camp No. 1, Daughters of the Utah Each guest was presented with an Pioneers were pleasantry entertained Easter flower as a favorf. The with daffodills, pansies, and Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Alex Mortensen, with Mrs. Easter lillies. Present were the folII. Nellie Stearley and Mrs. Mark lowing club members : Mrs. Lee Bushman assisting hostesses. Dur- Smith, Mrs. R. F. Crandall, Mrs. ing the afternoon an entertaining Milton Booth, Mrs. Frank Gardner, program was given with the follow- Mrs. Irwin McDowell, Mrs. Emil vocal duets, Mrs. Jacobsen, Mrs. Lawerense Jeppering numbers, Surah Ramsey and Mrs. George son, Mrs. Oscar Garrett, Mrs. Lee Brown : Mrs. Ruie Bushman read Cook, and invited guests: Mrs Mae the history of her parents, Giles and Larian Edwards, Mrs. L. J. DurAlmira Holden and her grandpar- rani, Mrs. Howard Christeusen ot ents, Edwin and Ruie A. Holder, Ritchfield. and George and Almira Tiffany. A Mrs. N. MePhie entertained at a song was rendered by a quartet consisting of Mrs. Mary Murdock. Mrs. birthday party at her home WednesEva Bushman. Miss Alta Murdock day in compliment to her daughter and Miss Lillian Murdock, after Merlin whose seventh birthday ocwhich a vocal solo was rendered by cured on that day. A merry time Miss Alta Murdock. Luncheon was was spent wtih games after which served to 52. a delicious luncheon was served to the following children : Palmer The members of the Bluebird Warren. Pauline Gould, Arvilla Sewing club will meet Thursday af- Luke. Theila Warren, Shirty Hanternoon, April 1", at the home of sen, Muv Nelson, Clifford Adamson, Mrs. Ed Peterson. Sewing, music John Gould. Waldon Hanson, Harand luncheon will be the diversions. old NeUon, Merit Christ ousou. LoArthur Adamson in;, r Groiicuni!!. M. I. A. PAM'L. iaiid Jack MePhie. Mah-Jong- COLLEGE HALL A special music recital will be given by the B. Y. university first year class ln harmony in College Halt Wednesday April 16, at 8 p. m. The program is given with the view of acquainting the public with some of the laws of harmony and a few ,of the principals and possibilities in the art of composition. This is the first time a recital of this type has been presented by the music department of the university, but it is expected to make it an annual event toward the encourage ment of musical composition one of the more intellectual phases of musical activity. The program will consist entirely t.f original work done by the stu dents in accordance with the knowl edge Ihoy have acquired through the study of harmony and composition in class and without individual aid bv Prof. Madscn. Tim program Includes vocal and Instrumental solos, duets, trios, j All Sizes and All Qualities. ; VAM.KY UKCI.i: The uu'IiiUth of the Valb-- Circle KK()K(i AMZF.D t ill K( II. will Ik entertained Thursday evenReorganized church of L. D. S. ing at 7: :st o'el.K k by Miss Augusta 240 S Fourth S.uiih, Sunday school SWierer uml Mrs. IS. K. Ki.uiiii at 1o :.'( a. m. Evening services at the In niie of the former. Sewing aud 7 1'io o'clock. Elder S. 8. Holm. luni'litfiii win it. this ciijoyubli! I urea CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CIHIU'II. of the evening' entertainment. First Church of Christ, Scientist, No. NO North I'uiversity aveuue. The memliers of the Mauavu Services are held every Sunday ward Kelief Hoclety will give a morning st 11 o'clock in the Chrls-tio-u twzzar in the Fourth ward Uellef Science church. The subject soelely hall Thursday, April X7. for this morning will tie "Are Sin, AproiiH, spring dresses, pillow caM8 Disease and Death RealT" Sunday quills, doilies, etc., wiU be among school at 8:45. Wednesday eventne articles lor sale, ing meetings are held at 8 o'clock. A free reading room is open dally MRS. RETHEKFOnU HOSTESS from 2:30 until 4:30. Mm. W. B. Hetherford entertain ed the memlnTi of the Optimistic COMMUNITY CHURCH. card club at her home Thursday Community Congregational serfti.rnru,n. Three tables of progns-- vices will be held this morning at auu were played, Mrs. Leo 11 o'clock ln the Mens Trope ball on Mve Sheeue being awarded the favor. Second North and University aveA delicious luncheon followed and nue. Sunday school la held every was served to the club members: Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The Mrs. Thomas Hardy, Mrs. Gil Cox, Christian Endeavor society will fllra. Clarence Beenley, Mrs. It. E. meet at 7 o'clock and the regular Homer, Mrs. J. II. Denhalter, Mrs. evening services will convene at 8 By rou Denhalter, Mrs. Harold o'clock. The sermon subject for Mitchell, Mra. Eucene Halladay, this evening will be a continuation Mrs. Uuy Shurtliff, and invited of the study of the "Life of Christ" pilosis: Mrs. Ted Wilkins, Mrs. Deo A cordial invitation is estended to Sheene and Mrs. Klnior Denhalter the public. Rev. Charles McCoard, of Suit Lake City.. paator. F : - Tin ward cimiM-M.-r.- M". w of the Provo Second I. A. ill uive Ian. e m ti .In. l.-:; a 1m!l l"- - "What All Your Wr.r.ls Are Csrcd For" it .!i- .1. iwirrv N. . ward Th I i '..". 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