Eliza Roxcy Snow

“ For some time past, my mind has been considerably impressed with the subject of a family re-union, including my wives, my sons, my sons-in-law, my daughters, daughters- in-law and grand children, numbering considerably over one hundred, now living. ”

“ Every one called upon, down to the little girls scarcely able to speak plainly, responded without hesitation, and none were unable to perform their respective parts in a manner that would do credit to well trained professionals. It is indeed rare to find so much talent in one family. ”

“ The upper hall of the court house, in which the devo- tional and intellectual exercises were performed, is 45x65 feet, with a gallery extending across one end. A platform twelve feet wide, extending the width of the hall raised one foot above the floor, was occupied by the family, with the exception of from twenty to twenty-five small children; these were seated in double rows beside the platform; and having been prepared by careful training, sang sweetly, as none but children can sing, to the no small gratification of all present. ”

“ The appended article, from the gifted pen of the editor of the Deseret News, which we copy from that paper, in his own eloquent style, touches the really indescribable subject- Lorenzo's family re-union. Any attempt at pen and ink representation, which necessarily fails to include the spirit and pervading influence of that entirely unique and unprece- dented social entertainment, must fall short of reality, from
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the fact that human language is inadequate to express the inspiriting sensations and emotions of the head and heart. ”

“ Your kind invitation to your family re-union was duly received, and we are truly grateful for your remembrance of us. After due and thoughtful consideration, we cannot see our way clear to join you. We are very loth to relinquish our hope of commingling with you on an occasion so full of promise, and of congratulating you and cousin Eliza on the blessed privilege you will enjoy in thns uniting in social re-union.
We have no one here to whom we can safely entrust our cares more especially the responsibility of our young family, and we feel compelled to ”

“ Love, peace, happiness, God's bless- ing on all. SAMUEL P. SNOW.
In the evening an entertainment was given by the little folks of the family, in the same place, which was filled with invited guests. Little children four years old and upwards recited, danced, sang, played on musical instruments and per- formed a pleasing play, introducing a fairy spectacle that gave an opportunity for the smaller children to display their talents. ”

“ A number of young men between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four were seated together at the head of one table as the bachelors' group, and were the objects of much pertinent advice. But they were fully able to return the retort courteous and added much to the general enjoyment. ”

“ To say the least, everything moved with the precision of clock- work, and proved a grand and complete success ; every one, even to the little three-year-old, was fully up to his and her part in the programme of exercises. ”

“ During the intervals between the exercises, lasting threeMays, Brother Snow, as the Patriarch of his house, bestowed blessings upon the heads of many mem- bers of his large family, intending to continue before they
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separated for their respective homes, to lay his hands upon and bless them until all received his administrations, as it is unlikely that they will ever enjoy another re-union of this kind in this state of existence. Bi
in the great eternity before us all, they expect a re-union of a far more extensive and pleasing character. ”

“ Invitations were extended, therefore, to his wives and children, sisters and brothers, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, with their little ones, to meet on those days in the court house, Brigham City, which was placed at his disposal for the purpose. The writer was present by special invitation, and greatly enjoyed the festivities. ”