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Show Annual Reunion Charming Success The reception tendered the old folks of the Gunnison ward at the annual reunion held at the Relief society so-ciety hall Thursday afternoon of Inst week, was a success from every standpoint. stand-point. Clear skies and a warm sun added to the pleasures and the sixty or more honored guests enjoyed the splendid program arranged by the several committees to the fullest extent. ex-tent. The festivities opened at one o'clock with a fine program, the first number num-ber being congregational singing and the welcome address by E. M. Jolley. The big banquet was then started and an hour was spent at this and during the hour of feasting and visiting the honored guests thoroughly enjo il themselves. Late in the afternoon the crowd gathered at the Casino where they were the guests of the management. Then on the return to the hall another feast was enjoyed. Merriment was added to the evening banquet when impromptu speeches were given, stories told, songs, readings and other modes of entertainment were given. During the late evening dancing was enjoyed, many not attending the afternoon's after-noon's festivities joining in celebrating celebrat-ing with the old folks. During the dancing refreshments were served and near midnight the tired, but happy honor guests extended the committees a hearty vote of thanks and declared they had enjoyed one of the best celebrations cele-brations for years. |