1897
July 20th This is the first day of the proceedings for the celebration of
the anniversary of the entrance of the Pioneers into the valley of the Great Salt
Lake Valley, great preparations were made. I rested well last night and
drove to the stand erected near the B Y. monument where most of the ceremonies of the
day are to be held. After the firing of cannon &c the ceremonies commenced. I
had prepared a prayer but not being able to deliver it, Bro Orson F. Whitney did so for
me. During the proceedings I unveiled the monument amid acclamations
of the people. I also attended the proceedings at the Tabernacle in the afternoon
and received a beautiful bagold badge, as did also all the surviving pioneers of 1847.
There was also a grand concert at the Tabernacle this evening. I did not attend
as I was very tired & feeble. Madam Mountford arrived this morning.
Bro Nuttall staid with me tonight.
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