July 20, 1897 ~ Tuesday

1897
July 20^th 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.

July 21, 1897 ~ Wednesday

July 21^st I had a good night, and with my wife Emma & family went
to ZCMI where seats had been prepared so we could view the parade of
the day, which was really grand. After which I was weighed showing 161
lbs. I am very feeble and drove down home, where I rested. Madam
Mountford called at the house this evening and gave me a sample of her
massage treatment. Bro Salmon & Emma were present, being so weak I
felt very tired & did not rest very well during the night.

July 22, 1897 ~ Thursday

July 22^nd I slept some this morning and attended a part of the services
of the Jubilee on childrens day at the Tabernacle at 12³⁰ after being seated
on a chair provided for me I had a laurel wreath placed upon my head
by a beautiful little girl. (Miss Ida Taylor Whittaker) I kissed her saying
"God bless you." This was done in the presence of some 12,000 children seated in
the Tabernacle a beautiful sight. After which I went to the office where M^r Johnson
came and took my photograph and some groups of the brethren with me,
drove home very tired. Bro Nuttall staid with me tonight.

July 20, 1897 ~ Tuesday

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, 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 beautifulgold 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.

July 21, 1897 ~ Wednesday

July 21st I had a good night, and with my wife Emma & family went to ZCMI where seats had been prepared so we could view the parade of the day, which was really grand. After which I was weighed showing 161 lbs. I am very feeble and drove down home, where I rested. Madam Mountford called at the house this evening and gave me a sample of her massage treatment. Bro Salmon & Emma were present, being so weak I felt very tired & did not rest very well during the night.

July 22, 1897 ~ Thursday

July 22nd I slept some this morning and attended a part of the services of the Jubilee on childrens day at the Tabernacle at 1230 after being seated on a chair provided for me I had a laurel wreath placed upon my head by a beautiful little girl. (Miss Ida Taylor Whittaker) I kissed her saying "God bless you." This was done in the presence of some 12,000 children seated in the Tabernacle a beautiful sight. After which I went to the office where Mr Johnson came and took my photograph and some groups of the brethren with me, drove home very tired. Bro Nuttall staid with me tonight.