A DAY OF FESTIVITY AT SALT LAKE CITY.
The thirty ■ third anniversary of the first entrance of the Mormons into their “ happy valley” was celebrated by them with muon pomp and rejoicings on July 24th. There was no disorder and no drunkenness, while the manner in which the polygamists spent their public holiday compares favorably with the excesses which too often mark the holidav revels of monogamists on this side of the Atlantic. There was plenty of noise, but it proceeded from the instruments of ten brass bands, which formed part of a gigantic procession which paraded through the city. So great was its length that it took an hour in passing, and was witnessed by about 20,000 spectators. The big tabernacle, where the ceremonies were concluded, presented an impressive spectacle. It was profusely decorated, and full to overflowing. The speeches on the occasion were diversified by music, and were unusually eloquent. Not the least interesting feature of the day’s proceedings wan a waggon with a large family in it which accompanied the procession. The family carried a banner with the motto, “ The Happy Polygamic Family.”
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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2072, 14 October 1880, Page 3
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186A DAY OF FESTIVITY AT SALT LAKE CITY. Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2072, 14 October 1880, Page 3
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