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but never ceasing. The rich gave money, the 

 poor gave labor; but all contributed, each accord- 

 ing to his means. The stone was hauled fifty 

 miles, mostly by ox teams. In the meanwhile, the 

 Tabernacle was used as an auditorium, which, by 

 the way, is one of the most remarkable edifices 

 in the world. Everyone has seen a picture of it: 

 the turtle-back roof, which is unique in architec- 

 ture, self-sustaining without a supporting pillar in 

 that vast auditorium — so vast that, standing by 

 the entrance, you cannot distinguish faces on the 

 platform, and yet the faintest whisper from there 

 will reach you, making itself audible in any part 

 of the building. At noon, each day, an organ 

 recital is given on the great organ, the pride of 

 the Church and one of the largest and finest in 

 the world. The Mormons believe in music and 

 dancing. There is nothing cold or chilly about 

 their creed. They do not believe in meriting 

 heaven by making earth a hell. David danced — 

 why not Brigham Young? Tradition records that 

 the latter was a lusty dancer, and taught his 

 followers that music and dancing were harmless 

 and acceptable. 



