Show ward party on friday afternoon and evening last dinst the citizens of the ward held a picnic pic nic nie at the social hall we have attended many social unions in different parts of the city during the present season but none where we felt more happy than on this oc occasion caslon the spirit of peace wits was there and joy shone from every countenance elders ezra T benson E hunter presiding bishop E D woolley bishop of the ward and J M grant were among the guests gueste elders benson and woolley addressed the company in au an interesting manner upon topics particularly of importance to this ward but quite applicable to every ward of the city A solo dance was also performed by a ethiopians ethiopian in a style somewhat original and werry peccolia peco olia indeed the whole entertainment was not unbecoming true rue intelligence it is due dr sprague to say that much taste was displayed in the decoration of the hallwhich hall which was adorned with evergreen boughs and beautifully trimmed with the green leaves and artificial flowers and it seemed almost that may had come again with its floral profusion to the committee E D woolley dr J clinton W branch ac are also due the thanks of the ward and of those who were present from other wards and may we long live to enjoy such happy associations association se remembering the lord and conf confessing his hand in all things jt it is worthy of remark here that the brethren of this ward are not forgetful of the work assigned them in the city wall elder benson during his remarks urged upon the people the n necessity lecessi ty of pu pushing shin g fo forward rw ard the enterprise as rapidly as possible there is no time to waste in this matter while the soil sod to in moist and weather at all 0 favorable every hour should be diligently improved and brethren if the instructions already re ad y given give regarding this wall and the circumstances of the put past summer are no incentives to prompt energetic action means will not be wanting we can assure you yen to force its importance and immediate erection therefore you bishops every one of you and you peoples people small and great attention to this subject let it not be saw iu in futures future that the saints of utah could not erect walls walle around their cities without indian aid and believe if such aid is again brought into requisition it will not stop at your untimely eagerness to fortify but will push to an extremity beyond any previous outbreak be wise wine and carry out your instruct instructions iona to the letter and you are safe otherwise we have no promises of prosperity for you |