125 years ago today - Friday, July 16th, 1886

[Apostle Abraham H. Cannon Journal] At night a sort of ovation was held in our room in honor of my expected departure. The speeches made were all made up of praises for me. Mr. Johnson, while acknowledging his prejudice against our people and religion, said that I would stand among the first on the list of those whom he thought were trying to approach the example set by our great Master. He made many other expressions of the highest praise. Mr. McConnell also expressed his pleasure at making my acquaintance, and said he wished from his heart that he could see and be as I was. Bros. Snow, Naisbitt, Lambert, Clawson, Foulger and others all gave me words of encouragement and praise. 1 made my valedictory in which I thanked all for their kind feelings. I do not believe there is a man in the yard but what feels kindly towards me. I can truly say that I have tried to set a good example in study, work, and morals, and the Lord has wonderfully blest me.

[Source: Abraham H. Cannon Journal Excerpts, http://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Record-Journals-Abraham-1889-1896/dp/B000MFD1K4]