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for his reception. — Houses decorated. — Inscriptions. — Breakfast is waiting. — The steamer comes. — The King is escorted between two files of men, women and children. — Cheers. — Introductions. — Breakfast, then to the meeting house. — Reception. — Singing choirs. — Dedication prayer by President Partridge. — The King speaks approvingly of the Saints. — Meeting adjourned. — A “big feast” prepared by the natives. — What composed of. — How the King was seated. — How he ate. — How they all, numbering one thousand, ate. — The King escorted to the steamer. — A national custom. — Splendid conference. — Number of the Saints.

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CHAPTER LVIII.

Expression of appreciation creditable. — Lorenzo speaks of his wives. — Their nobility. — How he made choice of them. — His earthly prospects. — How they accepted the position. — The Editor explains. — They prove superior to circumstances of trial and hardships. — Are comfortably situated. — Step forth as mothers in Israel. — Their positions. — Questions to the defamers of Latter-day Saint women. — Lorenzo's independence of character. — Where credit is due. — Wife-missions. — Success attributed to God. — Testimonials of love and respect.

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CHAPTER LIX.

Start for Fort Hall Agency. — Meeting in Portage. — In Malad. — Reach the Reservation. — Meet Indians. — Pitched tent. — With two Bishops Lorenzo visits the agent. — Describes Mr. Cook. — Lorenzo asks the privilege of preaching to the Indians. — Prevarication. — An incident. — A discussion. — Mr. Cook says nothing so much needed as a farmer. — Brother Snow proposes to furnish one. — Mr. Cook will not accept. — Grows uneasy and will not have preaching. — A grave responsibility. — Mr. Cook shoulders it. — The school teacher enters and “brothers” Mr. Cook. — The brethren start for camp. — Meet Indians. — Visit school. — Little Chief, wife and daughter.

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CHAPTER LX.

In Bannock Valley. — Happy meeting with Indians. — What Lorenzo said to them. — Lamanite Elders speak. — All shake hands. — Lorenzo describes the Agency. — What the Secretary of the Interior says. — A comparison between the two colonies. — The one at Washakie. — How located. — Sunday School. — Meeting exercises. — How Lamanites are taught. — How presided over. — Their Co-operative Store and Sheep Herd. — White families. — A re-action. — An Adage. — The United States Supreme Court decides. — Telegrams to Hon. L. Snow.

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CHAPTER LXI.

Circular to the heads of families. — Names of Committees. — Exercises for Wednesday, a.m. — Wednesday, p.m. — Thursday, p.m. — Friday, p.m. — Prompt attendance. — Letter from H. A. Hendrickson. — Extracts from eastern communications. — Weather propitious. — Children amused. — The hall. — How occupied. — Invited guests. — Table scenes. — Bachelor group. — The Re-union indescribable. — Article from Deseret News, by C. W. Penrose.

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CHAPTER LXII.

Our father's birthday. — Prose address by F. H. Snow. — Poem by M. D. Rosenbaum. — Prose address by G. F. Gibbs. — Poem by O. W. Snow. — Prose address by A. H. Snow. — Poem by E. R. S. Smith. — Closing address by Lorenzo Snow.

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CHAPTER LXIII.

Births and deaths of our parents. — Their children. — Genealogies of Lorenzo's wives, children, grandchildren, sons-in-law and daughters- in-law. — Mary Adaline's children by her first husband.

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