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Show Mount Pleasant Pioneers Celebrate Annual Day The Mount Pleasant Historical As-: sociatiou and Early Pioneers celebrat j t'd their Annual Day in this city last Friday March 21st. A well prepared pre-pared program was given at the NorthWard Meeting House at 2 o'clock p. m. It consisted of musical -elections, short speeches, and readings read-ings appropriate for the day. Mrs. Nelson Anderson rendered a beautiful vocal solo. Peter Monsen gave a short talk on early pioneer vents which aroused the spirit of the audience to the proper tune and dt request, C. W. Anderson read a song composed by C. C. A. Christen-sen. Christen-sen. A cornet solo was given by Francis Fran-cis Ericksen. A reading by Mrs. H. C. Jacobs appears in another column of the this issue. 'A quartet given from 'the High School was given by Boyden, By water, Ericksen and Watson. Pres. C. N. Lund gave a v-ry impressive talk,, and Andrew Madsen, one of the leading pioneers of the city who is 78 years of age, made a good impression upon the oioneers assembled as he stood Lef ore them dressed in a suit 58 years old and delivered a short talk upon early pioneer events. He gave an account of a grand celebration which was held July 24th 1862. The following is a portion of what was given: Grand Celebration July 24 th 1862. A committee on arraingements was chosen consisting of George Farnsworth, Levi B. Reynolds, Wm. W. Morral, Neils H. Burrison, James Chapman, J. K. McClenham and Andrew Madsen. With John L. Ivie acting Marshal of the day. The Bowerv was covered over with a fresh lot of green limbs brought irom the mountains. A programme was arrainged and everything being in readiness the people gathered together to-gether in the morning at the time appointed. Services were opened with singing and prayer. The first on the program pro-gram was an oration rendered by Elder Duncan McArthur, of which the following is in part: "Brothers' and Sisters', it seems to have fallen my lot to address ad-dress you to day, and although I am sensible of my weakness and inability, I am always willing to do my part when called upon, by those in authority over me. "I am glad of having the previ-ledge previ-ledge of meeting with the saints on this the thirteenth anniversary day when the apostles and prophets landed in Utah, led by inspiration left there temporary homes in Iowa and by the direction of God came to these valleys in the mountains. "I compare this congregation with the one assembled in Kirtland when they started the temple which stands as a monument to-day. The prosecution prosecu-tion and driving of the saints from country to country and from state to state and at last from there beauti ful city, Novo, where they had been prosecuted and driven by the enemy and their prophet and leader, Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed. By the hand of God the saints were then led to these valleys and we are now permitted to assemble assem-ble in peace and safety and enjoy the blessings that God has extended us. Many of us have now been in these valleys thirteen years, and all this time have we not lived in the enjoyment of peace and great fortune. for-tune. During this time true, Uncle I Sam, through false representations of judges and others placed here by the government accusing Brigham Young and the saints of distroying the pubic records, sent an army here for the purpose of distroying us. But did he do it? No, here the wisdom of God moved upon them and instead of their efforts to injure us, they. did us good. We furnished the soldiers with supplies, assisted them in building up camp Floyd, and received much clothing, Gold and Silver wa3 distributed amongst us for our services and supplies. They were a blessing Giving those who wished to leave us a chance and thus ridding the church of a number of dead branches. This with the thousand other difficulties the saints had passed through. No wondrr that we have been tried and prepared prepar-ed that in a fnture day we might rejoice in the fullness of all glory. Hail to the land of Columbia, may the time soon come when richeous principals may again be established and the Lion of the Lord roar from East to West. ': 2nd.- Remarks by J. K. Mc-Clenaham. Mc-Clenaham. Touching upon the day of celebration, celebra-tion, the lauding of the saints : in Zion and yrediciting that the time would come when the hare mention of this great day will carry terror to the hearts of all the enemies of the saints of God. 3rd.--roast, By Duncan McArthur Mt. Pleasant, May she become a plant of renown, in the midst of the cities of Israel, noble and daring in all her deeds of rightousness. 4th.-Toast. Dy A. J. Forsythe, Brigham Young, the chosen of the Lord. When the Lion roar the beasts of the forests tremble. 5th. Toast by James H. Tidwell. The city of Mt. Pleasant, may she shine a star of brilliant light. i- Ml -I r-. ., uui. xoast. Dy ueorge rarnworth May the people of Mt. Pleasant, like the parts of a well , made ma chine, "All work together". 7th, Toast by James Wilson. Governor Alfred Cummings. May he continue to be what he always has been, "A Friend" The minutes of the previous meeting meet-ing were read and the same officers of the Association were elected to serve for another year. In the evening the Assocation gave a Pioneer Dance which was a great success financially as well as socially. There were many who dressed dress-ed in old style costumes which brought old time memories to the minds of the old people. A regular old time quadrille was' given on the stage by a few of the most enthusiastic enthusi-astic dancers of the evening. Aside from dancing refreshments were served and it will be an event remembred by the pioneers. |