| Show The Program was carried out insplendid manner The speeches were good particularly that of President Maiben The singing was excellent and the double quartette was all right There were too many speeches which made the meeting too long but we scarcely see how it could be shortened In the evening the dances were well attended andgood time was spent by the participants Altogether the whole affair wasgenuine success Bddie son of Judge Cochran had his eyes filled with burnt powder and it was feared that his eyesight would be permanently injured but he is doing all right under Dr Morreycare One thing lacking about the decorations waspicture of President Cleveland The committee secured the services of Oliver Christiansen to make one but the work was not considered good enough and it was reluctantly laid aside The Sentinel--January 1896 GUNNISON Inaugural Day at Gunnison was celcbrated inmanner which will never be forgotten The citizens seemed masses to show their appreciation of the boon Just before 11clock on the morning to of be out in Statehood of January 1896 commenced the firing of artillery and ringing of the bell while the brass band paraded the streets The people gathered at theS Hall and soon filled the building to overflow The hall was beautifully decorated and the stores as well as many residences were bedecked with bunting and flags Large flags were displayed over theS Hall Co-op Presbyterian chapel and premises ofH Gribble Mrs Julius Christensen and Binund Sandersen The city tendered free to the public three dances that night Each hall was thronged and merriment reigned supreme last night the smaller children danced at Johnson Gunnison is elated over the prospect of one of her citins being entitled to the Salt Lake Herald gold and silver honor attached if decided that she has rst born son 4n the State of Utah Anton Jensen willclaim for the cup in behalf ofson GROVER JAMES L5 |
