| Show rhe THE FOURTH IN THE wellsville LE wellsville wellsville WELI well july editor deseret news languid and weary the has hav left musj us after spending a good time at fi sunup on the morning of pioneers ill day the stars and stripes were unfurled to the morning I 1 ng breeze breezes an and t the e citizens transported P arted by the strains of the brass b and band from the realms of dreamland to the stern realities of everyday ilfe life our procession was not a success but tho the elements were to blame not our lack of enthusiasm at the appointed time 10 a am in our meeting house houfe was crowded to excess to listen to the proceedings edin 9 s after prayer by the chaplain bro bra robert baxter and aud mu music nic b by Y the band and choir the orator of the day father timothy parkinson Par kinson binson recited the trials and of the saints in entering these valleys the time was pleasantly spent by the people with short speeches songs toasts ac we were very much pleased to have the pleasure of listening to a short speech from bishop vm wm H maughan who has just arrived home homo after fourteen months mission in the bid ald irold country the afternoon proved a source of to young con gre gregat gating ingon on the public square and joining in the rustic sports till pleasant laughter re echoed again and again in the evening terpsichore was patronized extensively until it was proved that the flesh was weak but the spirit willing and weary and fatigued with the plea piea pleasure sure gure and toil toll of the day all retired to loll 1011 in the arms of recruiting the revivifying revivify ing king of sleep well pleased with the advent ad vent and departure of another of july the crops look well in this region of country although some of the heavy grain has suffered considerably through wl wind nd and rain storms but everything taken into consideration era tion a splendid harvest is A you young ng mens alens efu mutual tuai rm improvement prove provo association haa baa been inaugurated in this place by bros morris young and al ahardy HH H hardy ardy steps are being taken to put it in working onder order or derby b 1 the officers appointed vo yours urs respectfully respect fu I 1 ly VV K B R I 1 MANTI july 1876 the twenty ninth anniversary of the ehi efi tiance entrance of the pioneers into bait salt lake valley was celebrated at manti ina lna in a very happy and appropriate prop manner early in the morning the people were awakened from their slumber blumber by the sweet strains of music by the brassard bras brass sand and martial bands as they were serenading sere through the principal streets of the city As we looked towards tho the public square W we noticed the stars and stripes lin tin unfurled furled to the gentle breeze from the lup lop of the liberty people at nine am the people commenced to gather at the bowery which under the direction of or our lively and untiring bishop john B mal mat ben assisted by J C R and others had been very neatly and tastefully decorated deeo deco for the occasion on account of the somewhat unfavorable prospect of the weather the procession was dispensed with at 10 am arn tha meeting was called to order by geo E bench esq marshal of the tho day eleven young ladle ladles with suitable mottoes represented the hiate of or deseret and su surrounding territories the pioneers to salt lake bake valley the pioneers lo 10 manti mann the tue mormon battalion the belief relief society the young ladies retrenchment association the you young mens mutual improvement As association the sunday school teachers and children of manti mantl were all well and appropriately represented anted and seated in order by the marshal after music by the bands singing by tho manti mantl and sunday school choir choirs rand ind prayer by the chaplain a very impressive and eloquent address was delivered by wm T reio orator of the day followed by appropriate prop ate ato and instructive remarks remark toasts arid and sentiments by Aless rs caf Car castoe stoe geo P billings albert smith and others interspersed with music and minging singing one thing deserving luerl mention tion wa iras an oyt oTt original ginal poem abiell certainly did much credit to the th 8 author johne johnk reid while ba bishop shop maiben was making somo some closing remark remarks a rain storm came on and not having time to close in order the meeting was dismissed by three cheers for the brave pioneers of utah and for the peace and prosper sity of the union at 2 pm tilo the people reassembled at the bowery where the juveniles engaged in a dance until 5 pm after which followed foot sack and wheelbarrow races and other sports and amusements all of which the children seemed to enjoy very much judging from the spirit and energy with which they engaged in it but what raised the joyfulness of the children and young people almost to enthusiasm was the sight eight of the forty chinese lanterns an which illuminated the bowery juring during the evening and our beautiful little display of fireworks which had been procured for the occasion from prof 0 F due of salt lake city and was very successfully cess fully operated by luther T tuttle esq and assi aasi assistants stants this was something new in the history of manti mantl and seemed to be very much appreciated and enjoyed by both the fireworks being over all who felt so disposed engaged in a dance which was kept up till a late hour noun great credit ia Is due george E bench the marshal for the lively and very efficient manner in which he conducted all the exer exercises cibes claes of the day everything went off with the best beat and kindliest kind liest of feelings and the or july 1876 will be held in longhand joyful remembrance by the people of manti respectfully JOHN jonn H HOUGAARD f reporter of the day CLA cna clan clar cache co july 1876 the twenty ninth anniversary of the entrance of the pioneers into salt lake valley was celebrated here by the citizens of this place in a very spirited manner although the weather was unfavorable to our arrangements in the early part of the day which compelled us to change or alter our pro gramme at an early hour were fired by the infantry in honor of the day A fine new national flag nag was hoisted and a of ot thirty seven guns was fired by the infantry in honor of the flag at 10 a m mi the citizens met at the bowery where we enjoyed ourselves hugely in listening to J jubilee jubliee ubi lee iee songs by tb juvenile the e j u venile cb choir oar which interspersed the morning exercises which consisted of prayer oration speeches a poetical address by a young lady toasts sentiments ti etc in the afternoon the weather being favorable we formed a grand procession of fathers and mothers in israel zions fair daughters and sabbath and day school children and the military consisting of in 1 fantry and cavalry each company bearing its appropriate banners and flags the martial band played bor Bol neVery some bome very lively tunes the whole proceedings gave much pleasure and were conducted can ducted by marshal henry yates later in the day both young and old indulged themselves in the dance yours respectfully HENBY hesby stores STOKES A n PARADISE PARADISE cache county july mth 1876 the twenty fourth was celebrated here yest yesterday erda enda y with the usual festivities at early eaily dawn the firing of guns and music from the brass rass iasa and martial bands told the citizens cithens that the glorious old stars and stripes were being unfurled un fu ried that flag that th the e pioneers p planted autee in th these valleys when they bo belonged longed to the mexican government the bands then marched arched in through the towny town making all happy with the strains of beautiful music at 10 am a public meeting was held in the bowory bowery the meeting uns nus eting was called to order by H A shaw 8 singing I 1 by tha tho choir prayer by the c chaplain h father eather james singing by the t h choir david james lq l EP q 1 of salt lake city gave an 1 excellent I ent oration he reviewed the history of the latter day saints and especially ally their settlement in these valleys valley 9 and gave the young and rising generation a very clear idea of if what parents had bad de and buffeted he ilfe spoke of utah as it I 1 L was and as it is today to day and it was very plain that fall present could see bee that the hand of or almighty god has been over theaople the people brother james visit amono among us was very much appreciated as he was our bishop since paradise was first set tied until 1875 then followed music from the brasa brass band speeches from bishop orson smith and C C shaw esq of hyrum bongs music etc and the benediction by the chaplain at pm a sumptuous dinner was served up in splendid style to which persons young and old sat dawn horse racing foot racing and other ou outdoor adoor amused amusements ants were the order after dinner A ball in the public half closed a very pleasant days enjoyment peace and good order prevailed throughout yours truly H cf JA JACKSON oso ONO n C co pe S B H hasma HASHA A sira hira V J 31 0 R 0 y X 1 J tily 26 1876 IS at day break the citizens were aroused from their peaceful slumber by ay firing of guns under the command of capt P F C christensen chris at sunrise the stars and stripes were unfurled to the breeze when the choir led by prof hans hansen and t the ek martial band led by prof H J Ji Jolly serenaded the elti eitt zen zens passing p ing through the principal prin pria cipal str streets s a and the manner in which they displayed their talent gave greatha gre atsa at half past eight d a m the citizens and school children assembled bled bied at the bowery the marshal of the day J C nellson neilson esq called order when a procession was formed of pioneers hand haild cart coni Cond company pany Os ox teams martial band bishop and counsellors Coun fathers in israel mothers in israel young men alen and ana young women and sunday school children they marched through the tha principal streets and returned to the bowery the marshal called order the choir sang the chaplain offered prayer and the choir sang when a very able discourse was delivered by father william draper on the arrival of the pioneers in these valleys giving incidents 01 their journey and interspersed with the causes of their expulsion from the different states and counties toasts and sentiments were read tha meeting was then dismissed by the chaplain L J X anderson in the afternoon there were foot races base ball and other games of amusements there was a dance in the hall for fareld oid old and young the day passed off very well all feeling very well satisfied lars christian joseph L jolly john blackham Black ham bam petee Lou bou committee of arrangement ran gement jonn JOHN H STOTT reporter the day was observed by firing and bo hoisting lating of the national flag at sunrise the citizens assembled ed at the he meeting house at 10 am and were seated by J 8 barton marshal of the day called to order by 8 A lamoreaux singing prayer by daniel stones singing by the choir oration by iron hon 8 S smith song and choroshy cho rosby mosby wm edwards speeches spee chesl chesi by john and J P jb barton esis songs toast and sentiments interspersed concluding with the usual inevitable dance for children in the afternoon and for adults inthe loathe evening eveni ug all ali allun under the supervision of the able committee that arranged for the celebration of the centennial fourth one attractive feature was the climbing at af the liberty pole by job openshaw and reefing the hal yards through the truck at the top to P A collection was taken up on the spot and presented to him as he reached the ground and he be was loudly cheered MOUNT PLEASANT sanpete San pete july the twenty ninth anniversary of the arrival of the pioneers in hait bait lake lako valley was celebrated by the people of this place in a manner worthy the occasion early in the morning salutes were fired ayten by ten young men under the direction of A day sen and 0 C C rowe bowe representing thab the mormon lormon Battal lonin ionin which the tha last named gentleman served at sunrise our new now flag recently purchased by the city at a cost of nifty fifty y dollars was unfurled to the by A scovill while the brass brasa band under the leadership ol 01 P prof J hasler was playing some e holce choice pieces of musie music at half bair past eight a m the people assembled in the bowery which had bad been beca nicely fitted tip up for thet pc caplon capion by mr eccles and assistants at 9 the trio procession was formed under the direction ofal of alma aima m H I 1 marshal marshai far shai of the day with john carteland Cart carter carten erand and aad christian peel as assistants and headed by prof J haselera Has iera lera brass band had a few minutes march a and nd returned to the tho bowery at half past 9 0 the assembly was called to order by the marshal of the day the choir sang a hymn appropriate for the occasion and prayer was offered by the chaplain ebbe jesson music from the brass baud band A eulogy on the tho two martyrs joseph and hy rum smith by edward cliff esq was next in order which was spirited and in te iest lost dg and was listened to with marked attention the testimony of the three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon and also par 3 page of the same were read by ga 0 hampshire A eulogy on president brigham young by D candland delivered iu in his usual eloquent style brought a great many scenes of the past fresh to the memory of the people as well weil as many of the teachings and counsels of our beloved leader the revea deveja tion lion given to the prophet joseph smith on the chiv civil liy ily war ar was read by J JY ir hl henninger hehninger et ininger elder D jones jonea recen recently tty returned from mexico was next called upon and gave us a very interesting sketch of his travels in that country and his experience pel pei peri perl ienco lence ence enco among the Lama bama he spoke very favorably of them as asa aga a people and was sanguine ang uhle unie in his beliet that a great majority of them would render obedience to the principles principled of the gompel remarks by bishop WS beely seely toasts benti ments etc during the exercises the thu speeches and reading were interspersed with pongs and music from our excellent choir and brass band under their energetic and profi clent leader prof J hasler one feature of this celebration which attracted much attention was wast the work of our re relief belief I 1 I 1 etSo society clety who under the direct direction loh lon of their highly esteemed president mrs on together with her counselors mrs christino christine peel and mrs madsen had fitted dp up a frame building adjoining the bowery where was seen quite a i variety of work from irom their hands while a number of those good ladies who are always on band hand to seek peek after the poor in our midst and to administer to their wants were here spinning carding sew ing according Ac to their dur dbr different orent callings at 4 p m a free dance danco was given to the children A social party for the older folks at 8 in Jes sons hall closed the proceedings of the day peace and good feelings feell nga pro prevailed t throughout the entire proceedings wm F reynolds 01 ham hampshire P C 0 rowe row e D gaudland ba candland udland P konsen committee of arrangements C N X LUND reporter of the bay day here are serious effects of the hot weather they told him it was a boy and the loving image of its father and the father was son struck |
