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Show The Coming ol the Veterans AT THIS writing the chances are more than even that the G. A. R. will determine to hold their Grand Encampment here next year. That Is a special compliment, because Salt Lake is surrounded by mountains and a long way from the center of population. That makes the obligation upon this city to do the right thing by the old soldiers all the greater; indeed, the right thing is not enough; the greeting and entertainment entertain-ment should be of so high and cordial a character that not one reproach can attach to it. There will be but only a few more gatherings of the ancient host. Already their drums are muffled, their flags are drooping; their steps are faltering; their heads aie bending their march is well-nigh ended, the final bivouac close at hand. It is but a little thing to steady their steps now", not much to make them feel that the nation they loved is grateful and anxious to draw every comfort com-fort around them and strew their path with, flowers. flow-ers. We are certain that Salt Lake will do the right thing, and when the plan of entertainment is finally crystallized that the whole people will join to make their coming enchantment to them. |
