The Mormons and the Theatre or the History of Theatricals in Utah. With Reminiscences and Comments, Humorous and Critical
The Mormons and the Theatre or the History of Theatricals in Utah. With Reminiscences and Comments, Humorous and Critical
By John S. Lindsay
13 Dec, 2018
In rather sharp contrast to other Christian denominations, the Mormons believe in and are fond of dancing and the theatre. So much is this the case that Friday evening of each week during the amusement season is set apart by them in all the settlemen
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In rather sharp contrast to other Christian denominations, the Mormons believe in and are fond of dancing and the theatre. So much is this the case that Friday evening of each week during the amusement season is set apart by them in all the settlements throughout Mormondom for their dance night. Their dances are generally under the supervision of the presiding bishop and are invariably opened with prayer or invocation, and closed or dismissed in the same manner, with a brief return of thanks to the Almighty for the good time they have enjoyed. Less