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Show PROVO VETERANS , IN A SOCIAL Provo. Nov 20. The second annual an-nual gathering of Provo veterans was held this afternoon and evening in the Sixth ward meeting house. There were present about 250 guests of honor, consisting of members of the Mormon battalion , G. A. R. men. hand-cart immigrants and Indian war veterans. There was present one member of the original company of 144 Perry Decker and the following follow-ing other 1S47 pioneers. N C. Mur-dock, Mur-dock, Halma and Joseph V Smith. Mrs. Jessie B Martin, Mrs. Jane Jones and Mrs. Daniel Vincent, eight G. A R veterans, thirteen hand-cart survivors, three Mormon battalion members, forty-eight Indian war veterans vet-erans and twenty-two wives or wid- ows of Indian war veterans. The others were early settlers, np to 185t. The following program was ren dered. commencing at 1 o'clock Song, "Utah, We Love Thee" Eighth grade public school pupils Prayer NT C. Murdock. Battle hymn of the Republic Eighth grade public school pupils Vocal selections by Indian war veterans, vet-erans, led by Comrade George Harrison Har-rison "Sweet Belle Mahone" Quartette Sentiments to veterans from high school boys. Pioneers Howard Starr Rattalion- I R Jensen. O. A R Ralstone Irvine Hand Cart Max Loveless Indian War eterans Homer Yates Early Settlers Orus Cluff Solo Dean Clark ddres Eph Homer "Silver Threads Among the Gold" Quartette. Remarks. "Long, Long Ago Veterans and chorus. Following the program a sumptuous sumptu-ous dinner was served. J. W Farrer officiated as toastmaster and many interesting stories of the early days were told by the veterans W. D. Roberts entertained with some of his humorous stories and several fine musical selections were rendered. A dance was given In the evening. |