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Show -. ' preparations- going forward for a grand - celebration of Pioneer Da; in the Big Cottonwood Canyon, .he was. fain to accompany them, regardless of a former resolution to stay at home.. He did not decide", however, until the army of merry .makers The had fairly started on their journey. inspiring sounds of various martial and brass bands made his., bos )in swell with a feeling unknown before. The sight of the long procession of wagons, carriages, cavalold and young, ry and brought a lump into his throat and tears to liis eyes, though he knew not why. it brought to his mind forcibly,, the accounts he had been reading of the long rtvwwl ne f tliMVi f.c nTif Tnnf from the What-- . fertile Fast, to the barren West. ever the cause, tlie leeling was. mere ana There were he was not able to quell it. lew people left in the town, and it looked lonely and deserted. Grace, had" gone;, he .had caught the first glimpse of her face sin.ee he had parted from her, as she rode "by in her father's wagon. He had just presence of mind enough to bow, but for the life of him he could not call up even the ghost of-- a smile. He fancied, too, that she looked .sad and troubled, but then, he thought, As he it might be only his imagination. .stood debating iti his mind whether to go or stay, the words of Grace uttered at their last meeting came to him, "And if I grant it," (her pardon for his last offence) " what guarantee have I that the same scene will not be re enacted on the very next holiday." The words had stung him .at the time, as the truth. is apt to do. They stung him yet, so much so that the would go, and thought decided him. prove to Grace that he could and would behrve himself, even-o- n so hilarious an oc- -- foot-pa.ssanger- s, Per-ha- js - - - de-cide- d success. We have been blessed with copious showers of rain, which give us almost an assurance of excellent crops and ample foou for the coming winter .for our stock ' on the range. The listers join in love and esteem for yourself and members of the Central Board, and hope at some future time they may have the pleasure of a visit from them in L . lrson. . Fvcr wishing remain,, I . tlie v roNKNT success. Vour sister . Zina-Y- . Caki. LFTTFR FROM CANADA. FJitor Exponent: Thinking ' " ' : . . . . know-7-Stste- "Why John,", said his mother, as he 'T luc fitliur'c linfrnti thought you were not coming." But not- pre-dispo- . ' se ! , -- 1 1" -- in our treasury. . : We have organized one new society in the last year that is com posed pri nefpal ly-- of ynung married sisters who do themselves the favor of being active members in both Relief Society and Improvement Associa". . r tions. ' Yesterday was our national holiday which was celebrated in a primitive and hearty manner, as it was in Utah long years ago. Speeches, songs, firing of guns, brass band, hearty good humors were lead- mg leatures 01 trie day. At nieht the ; . PiOllPer Df3irintir rAmnotiv.frit.fl andenjoyable;Yentertainmenttw ' Editor Woman s Exponent: In the issue of June 1, a sketch of the life and labors of Sister Isabella Pratt Price is given. Please publish the followBishop J. ing corrections and omissons: HanC Hamilton, iustead of Bishop son, and the word; Mill Creek" Salt Lake Co. after the words " Feb. 25, iSyr," And oblige, in the second line. J.Y Franc . itrnur roifi Y KRRATTA. . a few lines from our far distant home to yourself and my dear sisters, as my interest iu them and yourself does not diminish with distance, I will assume that your feelings for us are reciprocated. Our journey was pleasant and uneventful, but it requireda struggle on my part to leave my dear mother, under the existing circumstances that seemed almost imperative for me to remain with her; but the presence of my son Joseph I felt would somewhat palliate our separation. It is needless to state the meeting at this end of the road was a joyful one. It was with feelings of deep humility and gratitude that I received the love and respect and he rty welcome of my many friends here. f lnAi--of As yuu Provo accompanied me home, and it was a source of satisfaction that nature had clothed herself in her loveliest' robes of green and verdant flowers to mark her her in favor of our arrival and far northern home as agreeably as possible. She has already commenced to fulfill my anticipations with regard to the blessing she would be to our dear girls here, who nave not tne aa vantages anorueu tnem, a,s in many of the larger and older cities. We have introduced a Physical Culture class in our Young Ladies Association embracing the course as given in our new guide. The Relief Society is still looking after the interests and welfare spiritually and temporally of the sisters of this locality, mere are comparatively iewr wno require financial assistance, but there are many who LIa 11: i. are wining anu aoie 10 assist in siCKness, of which we have very little, or aid hi the many benevolent enterprises to keep means train. r n i it-uikhiwkws anj i ' u .. . ...... i ii niays enuueu amui " The Dentist; It is a mattVbf s'urprSalieC?53JC; tal'Mit and. excellent ability that seems to hf the natural inheritance of the children of the Saints. Our Base Ball team played a match game, with the team from in which local talent scored a be-se- en ll . The next morning .v'tired for the ;iirght. kfast. the- vast company narrow, prepared to ascend the long, rough stairs winding passage, known as "the In all of the duties devolving upon the men and boys' of the company, John And even in the took an active part. more feminine tasks of cooking and washlending a ing dishes, he might hand when nothing more serious claimed his attention. The strange part of it was Never before tnnl-- pleasure in it. iw-icould he be persuaded to take part in any v in public enterprise oi tne ktuu,. even of busiest presence; and here he was,' the the busy, flying around here and there. Ins in the Auger in every pie and his heart whole thing. Continued) r . '..i,.i 4.. r.. Ul IJClCUm- illi. uif JT..i.. I'isimi ;is .1 tWcMilv-HJltion. In a short time he had his horse saddled and was cantering after the retreating withstanding her words, the linht of pleas- ure beamed from her loving eyes upon her P son as she spoke "Well mother mine," he responded cheerfully, "you see when you y ere all gone and everything looked so lonely, I couldn't resist the temptation to come after you, and here I am." " You always did go after your mother when you were a little shaver, so I guess you hav'ut, changed so much after all. ' ' said his father, with a kind smile. "We-rglad to Have you along any how," said h.s mother. "That's true," responded - his father, " and so long's you're after yoilr mother, you won't get into mischief that's certain." There was. a pleasant laugh aJL around at this broad compliment of a loving husband to a devoted wife, and all jogged along nerrily to a place selected for a camping Then place, at the mouth of the canon. came the bustle of camp life, the.unhitch-in- g of teams, gathering of wood, making" fires of and preparations for. supper. But there was no excitement, no jarring, no accidents; all moved along 'harmoniously and peacefully, 'every age, sex and condi: tion seeming to .plume themselves for the After supper exigencies Qf tli occasion. there was music and singing, story telling and. recounting of old scenes until the call for Dravers nut ah end tn them onA. oil v i I XPONKN WOMAN'S 170 H. Hanson-- . COOKING RECIPES. Green Gooseberry Catchup. 8 lb. gooseberries, 41b. brown sugar, 2 lemons sliced, 1 qt. vinegary tablespoonful each pf allspice, cloves and mace. , PIKKCTIONS. Disolve the sugar and'spices, put on tlie stove and let come to a boil, then add the. gooseberries and lemon,' boil slowly three hours; when done "take out lemons and strain,, then lay the lemon on the top of the can: Y. OUR NKAR NEIGHBORS. Pocatku.o seems to be advancing along When it was the lines of moral reform. law announced that the does not armlv to drinks, nickle-in-thesiot machines and other devices for fleecing the citv council of rocateuo promptly passed an ordinance prohibiting : them. anti-gamblin- g . - 11 the-unwary- ' wbmeir "are beginning to TWrtntTti ttl tOi r,,T uiaviv-- i iwUlllL 0 nit. liuillf ill moftori t j the education of children. Iu Bear Lake been County three women have recently Cole elected school trustees. Mrs. W. C. was elected in Paris; Mrs. Joseph Jones in m Montpelier, and Mrs. James K. Hart Graduaua Ii a-s- - -t . these WTe, sincerely Jiope Bloomington. a good women will show that they 'have higher appreciation of the responsibilities than .attaching to the office of school trustee most men have: Men often do not Dtcyu- i. onflim-Incti'- n u.ni.1oro in O tV hfTiee W'lllCn - , ' |