Mormon Social Marks Farewell of Ten Young Missionaries

Another one of those genial, whole-souled social gatherings, such as characterize the life and disposition of the Mormon people, took place Tuesday afternoon in the old hall on Macdonald street. These people are social and hospitable and had invited many, not members, with them to partake of their generous hospitalities. The hall was crowded and a nice musical programme was rendered by the choir which has become well known for its excellent music; there were also recitations and speeches, and last but not least, another banquet such as always graces these occasions. An old bald-headed sinner remarked to us after the banquet was over, "these Mormon women are not only pretty but they are extra good cooks." Two tables the entire length of the hall were loaded with an abundance of good things. The occasion of this social gathering and banquet was the approaching departure of ten young men on missions for the Mormon church. Two of these, Wiley Simkins and Tom Jones, will go to England, and the others, Isaac Rogers, Jas. Turman, Jr., Eli Openshaw, Levis Hobson, Hon Stewart, Dudley Lewis, Osborn Richins and Marlin Richins, will be sent to various sections of the south. In the evening a social dance was given in the hall, which was largely attended.