this event. A sumptuous hot meal was served from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the basement of the Church where long tables were set up. During the afternoon, a program was presented by older family members and children. This always was an interesting event of the day. Vocal solos, readings, quartets, duets, and instrumental music from the violin, mandolin, piano, banjo, saxophone, guitar and whistling were the variety of accomplishments of the Marriott family. One time my sister Ida and I danced on stage to the tune of "To a Wild Rose" and scattered imitation rose petals during the dance. There was an abundance of musical talents in the children and grandchildren of John Marriott. Many of the men and women had excellent singing voices. An evening dinner was served from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Those families who had small children laid them on the benches to sleep while the adults enjoyed dancing. An orchestra was engaged to play, and all ages were invited to participate. These occasions were always accompanied by opening and closing prayers. I might say that all the family members would contribute to the food and much of the preparation for the dinner was arranged and cooked by John's daughters, Margaret Marriott Morris, Francis (Fran) Marriott, Caroline (Carrie) Marriott Hewitt, and others who lived near the church house. Potluck items were brought by relatives living in Ogden and other towns in Northern Utah. It was a very enjoyable gathering for children and family members of all ages especially those who lived out of the city. This was often the only contact they had with their relatives during the year. On at least two occasions over the period of years, photographs were taken of all in attendance, sons and daughters of John Marriott and their families. These large, group pictures are still prized by the families today. HARD WORKERS WHO RESPECTED THE GOOD EARTH My grandfather, John Marriott, taught his sons to be ingenious, innovative, and to take pride in their work. John Marriott's sons were raised on a farm and taught to care for animals and sheep as well as work with the crops. My father was resourceful and provided well for his family. My father always had a great love and respect for the good earth. We had many pork roasts. I remember Mother frying slices of pork and making a milk gravy from the drippings which was tasty over mashed potatoes. I remember we had chickens on our lot. One of the earliest memories is of my father milking the cows. We always had one or two, a Guernsey and Jersey, that produced rich milk of the best quality. What a delight it was for my sister and I to watch mother take the pails of milk with foam