| Show OLD FOLKS DAY 1891 ahme is ie no annual recreation utah more popular that the old excursion it originated in the of pure charity and sincere respect the aged it has grown in public interest and has become one of the institutions of mormon social life making no distinctions on account race religion politics or nationality is thoroughly cosmopolitan and mantarian humanitarian hu the purpose in view to is the happiness and encouragement men and women who are nearing the line of the future life thursday june was fixed upon as old folks day fr for 1891 and spring ville utah county as the spot for the outing the rio bio grande western had generously proffered free transportation the people tendered free entertainment for the company and the street oar car lines agreed to carry them to and from the depot without charge the benevolent public also were liberal in donations and the committee were cheered in their labor of love by the hearty cooper operation cooperation co atlon of all whose aid was invited the morning was delightful A few white clouds gave to the deep blue of the sky a 4 lovelier hue and the air was clear and bracing while the sunbeams chased away the faintest traces of cold the old people were seated on the train without fuss fuse or hurry burry and a little aftel 8 fourteen coaches and a baggage oar car were pulled out of the depot by engine an immense locomotive decked with the stars and stripes the cars care were first class the roadbed road bed smooth the train hands courteous and the company in splendid spirits aged passengers were taken up at the stations south of the city as far as draper but no further stop was made until provo was reached there were on the train persons between 70 and 80 years men women 75 between 80 60 and 90 42 men and 38 33 women and 4 who were 90 and upwards all men viz wm tucker go 90 W andereya Ander eoa sojo 92 thos graham 93 and J B lewis 95 total men and women there were the lame the halt the blind and the deaf but very few however who were not in possession of all their faculties and two or three persons of color it was a merry company and the pleasure of the trip was heightened by interchange of courtesies greetings of old acquaint ances renewal of former friendships the distribution of genuine lemonade cake and candy and appropriate soup songs and glees from the old folks choir led by our old friend E beezley one noticeable thing while traveling through the train was waa the well dressed and nest neat appearance of the old people showing allowing that they were well cared for or able to care well for themselves thema elvea Therel therefore were no signs BIRDS of neglect in person or ap parrel when springville Spring ville was reached the train halted baited a little distance south of the depot in front of packards grove there were crowds of children and grown people a band of music and ringing cheers to greet the company an archway formed of hunting and evergreens ever greens with tho the words veterans welcome opened the way to the rear of the grove where were the stand and refreshment tables the old folks walked on a path covered with sweet now new mown hay bay to chairs arranged in front of the stand on the right of the path were drawn up in line over young men and young ladles ladies dressed in white and turkey red with red white and blue turbans on their h heads and similar colored bands and rosettes on their arms these were the waiters and behind them were stretched long tables tastefully arranged loaded with delicacies adorned with flowers and decorated with national flags the stand was soon occupied by presidents wilford woodruff and george Q cannon presiding diug bishop W B preston president jacob gates of the seven tift tien the presidency of salt lake stake president A 0 smoot of utah stake bishop nephi packard of springville Spring ville the old committee and choir the springville Spring ville brass band committee and choir and a number of prominent ladles ladies and gentlemen A table was set to which all press reporters were cordially invited the stand was gaily adorned with streamers mottoes the stars stare and stripes etc and the fine trees overhead swaying in the gentle breeze made a grateful shelter and gave frequent glimpses of the lovely azure sky above it was a glorious sight when the veterans were seated mated and the springville Spring ville bra brass band dressed in handsome uniform struck up a patriotic air mr don C johnson conducted the exercises in excellent style the springville Spring ville choir sang SPRING VILLES SONG OP OF WELCOME to the veterans visiting us juns june 1891 tune mandor 11 veterans Ve trans here we greet you welcome to our lovely town we will wil tr try to entertain you yon with thy the very best we own you yon deserve consideration we make no partition wall and we wish on this occasion pure goodwill to show to all gratefully we all remember honors that to you we owe you have passed the lifes december and our oar love we wish to show we would so reveal affection while you stay with us today that from mutual recollection it may never fade away when our mortal lives are ended when we pass to other spheres ma may our r pleasures lea be extended arau u aft unending happy years WILLIAM CLEGG prayer was offered by the chaplain bishop packard hon F C boyer then delivered a brief speech of welcome to the old folks of salt lake city and county praising pral he originators of this move ment and congratulating all present at the harmony existing among them in putting away for the day all sectional strafes and differences of views he read a poetic welcome written by mrs lucretia H mower a Spring springville ville septuagenarian president george Q cannon being called upon to respond said old folks day was a red letter day in the lives of all who participated in its enjoyment he was glad to see am these appropriate manifestations of respect to the aged honoring old age was the test of the civilization of a people an evide evidence nee of their advancement he expressed his pleasure at seeing so many persons of opposite opinions putting aside their religious and political differences f feren ere n ces a and meeting as citizens and members of the great human family he invoked upon them the blessings of heaven mrs lillie boyer gleason sang with much feeling bring back the old folks the following address was then forcibly delivered by mrs G E anderson THE OLD FOLKS foia what memories me moriea cluster around this hallowed name the names of parents now with us and those departed to a better landl land they always have the warmest corner in our hearts the holiest hollest shrine in our memories our old folks whom we honor today from the septuagenarian to those hoary locks crowned crown edwith with the star of a hundred years yeara where else eloe upon the broad earth can such a sight be witnessed veterans from every clime patriots from all lands here seated beneath the cool coo shade of verdure swept by the vivifying vilifying vivify ing breezes from grand mountains bending above us the bluest of blue skies here co mingling with each other is aen seen the type of many any nationalities the sturdy briton ri U who first saw the blue albion vales lee the land of shakespeare hampden and oro groin well coursing in their veins is the blood of the Plantage Plant ageneta nets they have brought to our glorious america and infused into our blood that liberty loving spirit so prevalent in the breasts of loyal americans some present here today first breathed the air in bonnie scotland the land of scott livingstone and burns alie home of the blue bell and heather natives of scandinavia swell the ranks of our olk folks party today the freedom loving spirit of the old norsemen norseman Nor semen burning in their veins Den marks low sea girt tole isle furnishes of her sons and daughters to make up the numbers of our old folks jubilee the sons from the sod swell our numbers in honor of this our jubilee sunny france classic italy romantic spain and many other nationalities are represented presented by the silver grey veterans re b before for ua honored by all we feel proud to do you yon honor we look to you as pioneers of human progress it was that spirit of liberty that brought us to our oar shores you have been upon the borders of civilization most of your lives to your efforts we owe our grand mountain home to you to is due the credit for the homes we enjoy you who are crowned with the star of a hundred years are almost as old as that glorious flag which waves over our heads today many of you can remember when but thirteen stars graced its folds but now it bears proudly forty four stars each representing a sovereign state her colors stream proudly in every clime it t is respected by all nations from alanskas oe ioe bound shores to the southern land of flowers it waves majestically over a people le free independent and progressive M upon on every sea it waves a token of free menfree men free women and free institutions from the arctic sea to the land of the southern Rou thern cross americas america shipping hi P tin displays plays the stars and stripes it is flung free I 1 roe to every breeze and is in emblazoned blazoned em upon the crest of every surging billow all of you are older than the railway train which moves like a rolling palace on its steel causeway bringing you in luxuriant comfort and and ease to us today all of you have seen the old crooked with its two nibs and five fingers give placebo pl aceto that chariot of progress the mowing machine in your time the old hand loom has yielded to the power fabricators fabricatore fabrica tors of modern science the flail and threshing floor of scriptural times to the grand steps of modern improvement you have seen the birch canoe and flat boat fade before the headlight of the steamboat in your dal day the indian trail and old emigrant road have been obliterated by the he railway track the grassy plains for 2000 miles are transformed into fields and orchards cities bitle and towns and to you yon we give thanks for these changes may the residue of your lives be one continual jubilee and such a jubilee as only your descendants know how to F give i ve and when you yon make your e xit exit behind the curtain which separates us from our veteran fathers and mothers who have gone before tell them of us and our work and determination to walk in the paths of honor truth and patriotism which they marked out for that when we have arrived at the silver period of our existence we may be counted worthy orthy to be numbered with the old folks the old folks our old folks dear we greet you all with kingly cheer our vales and mountains honor thee to your grey hairs we bow the knee the only sovereign sove reig a to whom we bow we render willingly homage now to old folks all we vote three cheers and the honored crown of a hundred years P F 0 J this was followed by stirring music from the springville Spring ville brass band brother george goddard then made a brief bif speech and presented the oldest man present father J B lewis of salt lake city aged 95 who was given three rousing cheers the old folks at home was charmingly rendered by mrs agnes olsen thomas and the old folks choir and the company were dismissed for dinner seated bested under the shadow of the trees after bishop packard bad returned thanks they were waited upon by the handsome young men mein and pretty girls who served up an abundance and variety of food nicely cooked with plenty of strawberries sugar and cream when all had par taken to full satisfaction visitors of every age from all parts were I 1 incited V cited to the tables on which was enough and to spare for everybody during the dinner dense clouds from the southwest rolled up rapidly and thunder rumbled overhead but as the drift of the breeze was to the north it was hoped no rain would fall on springville Spring ville however when the repast was over a shower commenced to fall and most of the old folks went back to the train for shelter J waiting till the clouds rolled by and sunshine gladdened again the face of nature then they returned to the grove after music from the band moses johnson humorously recited the old timer W C dunbar sang the following for m many a a year r 1 now BOW passed away W weve e av e had this h t s glorious treat to spend with friends a suir mera d day and glad each other meet from quiet homes not of afen ofen en left because of weary years avar by car or team and rail so bo kep that ha smiles oft turn to tears I 1 CHORUS heres threescore three score ten and fourscore four score years beyond this quite a few who all enjoy their annual out and thank their friends so ao true I 1 weve governors had and judges too As year ear b by year bath red fled the mall utah dienthal central U P now in this good work long led today upon the rio bio grande we take this looked for spin god bless this fresh and liberal hand which thus our hearts could win I 1 j chorus our committee have toiled and tried in every needed way to make our long or shorter ride A grand high holiday I 1 their faces and their voices speak in sympathetic tone brethren sisters tor for they seek the aged and the lone chorus then presents we have had galode from many a thoughtful hand who vied in giving more and more than old folks wen een could stand without a heartfelt prayer to god that such may eler eer be blest bleat with plenty on the earths green sod and then with heavens own rest ro rC horus since first the old folks found good friends to rive give their time and means tie deemed that neighbor love extends which everywhere redeems and many a tired and patient soul who at the first came out has reached the other shore the goal I 1 with glad triumphant shout I 1 morus chorus W ere elre passing on with stumbling feet our ranks are breaking down now new faces badges hence wl wi loreet and wear the old folks crown the III have their friends as we have had ail while soul 1 in utah her towns in rivalry make glad these special guests ot of hers here I 1 song hath bath its charm and ana oft our choir have sur out g the old songs oer now we can catch the same true fire and join oin as neler neer before god bless each one who lends ends a hand to make this well known day A and nd when old may thousands stand with we weme welcome me and hurrah I 1 W horns chorus HENKY W NAISBITT salt lake city june 1891 george goddard and the old folks choir sang hard times and bishop W B preston made a brief speech gifts were then distributed to axed aged Spring springville ville people by C B R Sava savage gein in his usual witty and happy sty etyle 16 he called in api vain u for an old lady over 90 who had not bad a new bonnet for ten yeats fl alve ve years or one year then for one who had bad to go out washing for her living so the present a flue fine new bonnet was awarded to mrs lucretia H mower the authoress of the poem read at the morning exercises exercised phil dibble 85 years old who was shot through the body bode in the early eions sarah parrish 80 matilda streeper 77 and hannah shepherd 78 in and anna E hafen 75 were each given a nice mice arm chair dress drees patterns fancy baskets and contents ebin chinaware gloves corsets collars ties etc etc were given to the following old ladles ladies and canes slippers etc to the old gentlemen hannah M dibble 82 james jamea M peirce 77 newman bulkley 74 andrew larsen lareen 73 eliza elizab A mendenhall 81 halley P averett 76 noah packard 70 polly P childs 76 orson oreon hulett 76 tobias dallen 85 abram taylor 73 hannah harrlson harrison 78 james 76 ann bramall 70 charles avery 72 mary ann badland bayland Bay land 82 eliza devenish Deven 72 agustus cox 74 ann D bringhurst 70 lausen roundy 73 mary snelson 78 73 mary A douglass 78 rachel spafford 85 martha son beoo 77 17 william cranmer 77 jeduthan averett 75 jacob mccurdy 78 eliza deal 75 lucretia H mower 72 benjamin W |
