The Deseret Evening News published an article on March 6, 1902 that described a "Grand Missionary Reunion" held on March 4th. This reunion was set to be annual one for the missionaries of the ward "with their co-laborers throughout the Church." It isn't quite clear what group of folks this encompassed. However, it was a fairly festive event. The article describes the meeting house as "decorated in rich profusion with portraits, photos, groups, and scenes of missionary work in various parts of the earth. On a platform, in front of the choir railing, were photos scenes, curios, relics, etc. of various missions of the earth." Elders and bishops of nearby wards and local returned missionaries were provided with badges and seated on the stand. It was an all day event full of songs, speeches, recitations, reports, meals, and closed with a dance.
In the afternoon section Fred (noted in the article as "F. Kohlepp") gave some remarks. Fred hadn't served a mission yet (I'm still fairly certain he never served in the Eastern States Mission), so it isn't clear what he spoke on. Perhaps he related his conversion story and the effects of missionary work on his own life? Clearly, he was inspired to serve one when he accepted the call 3 years later. Another interesting note in the article is that of Ella Kohlhepp, who is described as performing a "song in tongues." I noted in a prior post how she had prophesied in tongues, and this is consistent with that experience, and some others that I will eventually get to writing down here from Annalee Skarin's books. I may take those with a grain of salt, but I think there may be some truth to them, such as at least make some mention.
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