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The New York herald., 1875-11-26
ST. pArRrcK's cATHEpRAI.

Auspcious in every respect, the weather yesterday
vas all that could desired and while enjoyment
he order Of the day every hand the religious ser
held throughout the city failed not TO attract the
lsual throng Of earnest devotees This especially
% in the Cathedral which at the last solemn nigh
vas crowded the doors the members OF the Catholic
Onion being largely represented. The Rev. Father
Kane the officiating clergyman Rev. Father Kear
ney beng master Of ceremonies At the termination
Of the first Gospel Rev. Father Griffin preached eio
queni anu instructive sermon, the text being taken
from the parable or the mustard seed The reverend
gentleman explained the meaning Of the words
set forth Ia the Gospel and proceeded at
length 70 snow the influence which the coming
Of the Saviour had eyerted throughout all the
tions Of the earth. Prior TO the advent Of Christ
there had existed many forms Of worship, according
khe geographical boundaries Of countries all the
globe some people ad0rng the and and other
Objects AS they advanced IN civilization and refine
mont history proved that they had become more cor.
runt ana debased especially In Greece and Rome put
when the mustard seed planted the person OF the
Son Of God great change ensued Tue tree grew UP
with vide spreading branches, being the embodiment
Of His yChurch He then alluded TO the hereses which
were subsequently established characterizng them
the rotten boughs which had wthercd and fallen from the
In speaking Of the schisms which had taken place
In the Church he showed that they occurred through
similar 70 those which prompted the different
kinds OF worship ia the early days In conclusion, he
earnestly exhored the congregation TO be steadiast
and perseverng and 90 disregard the attempts which
were often made 10 tamper with their faith. Tho
choral arrangements at the Cathedral were usual,
excellent aud exceedingly credtable 70 the able and
panstakng director and organst, Professor Gustavus
kchmitz The mass selected for tho occasion was by
Donizetti, In MINOR, the solosts being Nine. Bre-
del soprano; Nine Elsnreich, contralto; Mr. Ber-
ain, tenor ard Herr Welniich, basso At the Offer
tory Nine Bredeiit and Nine Ellenreich sang the
ductt "Ave NeTum,h with fine effect Rossini's quar-
tette, 20 sautarls, was rendered al the elevation,
and IN very impressive manner. In other parts OF
the the chorus Of twenty-five well trained voices
contributed much to the splendid Interpretation Of the
composition The services ended shortly after twelve
sclock
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TIE Hrnnnw ORPHAN ASYLUM.

The 200 boys and girls Of the Hebrew Orphan and
Benevolent Institute Of Seventy street
and Third avenue regaled yesterday with goodly
dinner Of roast turkey, with all the accompanying
cessories Of dessert, &c The plodding drudgery OF
the schoolroom was suspended for the day, and un-
limited freedom OF fun and fr0lio was allowed the
youngsters the spacious yard adjoining the building
Assistant superintendent s $. Samues attended TO the
days festivities There religious exercises. Tho
day enjoyed In the manner Dy the boys OF the
Hebrew Benevolent Association, which is connected
with he above Institute.
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plOyod in making clothes for the poor The consrosa
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MY country, Ills Of thee,
SWEET land or llhartv


tion then sang
Ny country, lis Of thee,
Sweet land OF liberty.
The text OF the sermon was-"And they pitched
their tents before sunrise''-Numbers. xxi, IL Mr.
Talmage said il ese the part OF the Israeles
TO pitch their tents before the sunrise while on their
journey from Egypt TO Canaan The pest Of life we're
men who were always pitching their towards SUM-
down. and looked the dark side the surroundings
Let such people stand out OF way, especially on
Thanksgiving Day. He felt that the pulpit should be
made a mountain OF blessing Instead or mountain of
He could II he disposed, enumerate a
thousand things 20 deplore but on this bright day It
was the duty Of the individual and Of the Church to
give thanks To God and pitch our tents toward the sun
RISE "Oh says person. thesc are hard times =
Why, do not the fountains flow from the hllsdes,
not the bright skies above us, and do not The
stars and the moon umine the night and is not the
atmosphere full of balmy life everY The harvest has
been plenty, the granary IS full the wine press has
yielded amply, tho sheep have been shorn OF their
wool 70 make clothes and comfortable bedding for
When sick we have good doctors to attend us, and
there are the same friends at hand to share
joys and sorrows, and in fact is not the whole world
iull Of joyf
and let me look at you Qaughter.) You don't look
hungry. That right arm that hangs by your side is
strong and fun of life, which God has given IT, With
your eyes you all the gories Of this beautiful
Thanksgiving Day Why, there is man who is bind,
and who for half century has not seen these things
which you enjoy. God, then has been wonderfully
lenient To you. Within you is all tho magnificent
chemistry Of the body and there all the wonders Of
the Divine architecture in your structure. on, COM
planning man. go into the madhouse and those who
are there bowling with terror Go into the hospital
and the shattered beings who there suffering
But don't SIT down yet grumong man You
have your family about you You furnish them with
bread. Who grew the nourP Who blesses you with
all those bright eyes that crowd about tabeY Why
God put all those blessings your house from attic
TO cellar. Your house may not be as ornate as you
would like tohave it, perhaps but there was poor Job
who had an infamous wife, while your house is fun Of
love- sympathy and Kindness. Have you ever thanked
God for itY oh, sit down, You
GRUABLING MAN, AND HIDE YOUR HEAD IN YOUR POCKET.
Let this be your lesson and hencefortn let your life be
of Halleuiah.
Mr. Talmage then proceeded TO speak OF all that God
has done for this nation, and after wishing all good
THANKSGIVING appetite he closed his discourse.
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TIE HOWARD MISSION.

About 1,2oo persons, comprising the poor children
who attend the mission and their friends sat down
dinner which served from half-past twelve tn one
O'Clock the hall of the mission. In the chapel the
friends OF the institution entertained with nging
and recitatons by the children led by MISS Kate stark
and Professor Meeks Little Annie Sunshine Ave years
Old attracted special attention by her wonderfully pre-
cocious recitatons. Addresses made by Rev. Dr.
Deems Rev. Mr. Mlngins, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Con-
verse, President Hatch and others. The building
was Oiled with visitors throughout the day
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PEABODY HOMIE ron THE AGED.

The lady managers Of this institution gave the in
mates Thanksgiving dinner, consisting Of turkeys,
ice cream cream cake pies and fruit The exercises
ware opened with brief address by Albert WeIles,
Vice President followed by prayer by Mrs. Tanning
one Of the inmates aged seven-four, who Afteen
years city missionary, in home provided only for
the penness Rev. George j. hingins next delivered
address and the Of the programme consisted Of
vocal and instrumental music.
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rHr NrwsBoYs' LODGING HOUSE.

The day celebrated in the usual manner at this
institution. The boys left free TO pursue their
avocaton during the day. In the evening" after don
ming their best attire five hundred OF them
a bountifu dinner arranged under the supervision
of Superintendent O'Connor. There special
exercises, the entire evening was consumed in
disposing of the edibles
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81. BARNApAs' Chapel AID HOME.

AT ST. Barnabas' Chapel and Home, Nos. 500 and 3o4
Mulberry street, the regular Thanksgiving services
were held yesterday morning. Rev. Mr.. Holmes, the
rector Of the chapel preached and administered the
holy communion A dinner served, consisting of
turkey, mnce and pumpkin pies, and other good
things about hafp past O'Clock, in which between
600 and 700 persons of both and all ages and
dtions participated. Services also held In the
evening q sermon being preached BY the rector
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TIE ToMBs.

The prisoners at the Tombs yesterday, without dis
elimination fed upon fcasseed turkey, favored with
pork &C The provender all except the potatoes and
vegetables, furnished gratutousy by w. f. Bar
nard, OF tho FIVE Points House of Industry, and the
Matron of the prison, Miss Flora Foster. Warden
Quinn, who has done much Of late make the inte-
rior of tho Tombs look clean and pleasant to the eye
made the day comfortable as he could for the prs-
oncrs.
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THE DAY ON STATEN ISLAND.


Thanksgiving Day was observed a general holiday
throughout Staten Island everybody apparently alb
staining from work and services being held in the
churches Of all denominations The Rev. Mr. Gill
preached a union Thanksgiving sermon in the Trinity
Methodist church at Factoryville the Rev Dr. Rock
Wen preached in the First Presbyterian church at
stapleton; the Rev. Mr. Relyea preached in the old
wooden Methodist church at Rossville, on the good
work OF the recent revival meetings there's a fair
held for the benefit Of Grace church. at Griffith Hail.
Port Richmond vast turkey dinner was furnished
at the Sailors Snug Harbor New Brighton for 475 old
wornout sailors DR. King physician in chief or the
Seamen's Retreat staplcton furnished good dinner
for the sick and disabled in tho institution
MRS Stokes, Of Westervelt avenue, New Brighton
made over fifty poor families glad In that village
by the gift Of turkey dinner to each.
The Casteton Rife Association had their festival
Silver Lake Tompknsve, and wound up with a din
at the Lake House. The Tully Ilgnt Guards had
their annual parade and target shooting at Pavilion
HILL Tompkinsville. The German Schuetzen Corps
had their rife practice for turkeys at Bechtes Park
Stapleton The Village Ragamu1ins had their annual
Thanksgiving parade dressed in all sorts OF fantastic
array, through the streets Of Stapeton and Tompkns
vile. grand festival and hop took place at wilkins
Hall, Etngville, in the evening. There was large
turnout of sportsmen at the Sea View Driving Park
and pigeon shooting. company of Zouaves from
New Jersey, under command of Captain Brusle, had a
drill on the public square at Port Richmond and there
was continued stream of travel the different
ferries throughout the day many people taking the
opportunity TO visit friends.
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waiting IN over nours, they took their de-
parture not one OF the old warriors putting in ap
pearance Between twelve and oclock the after
noon some twenty assembled az Military Hail. In the
Bowery and under the escort OF Major s l..
Reeves tho company, headed by General
Henry Raymond, proceeded TO the Continental
Hotel Broadway, where they sat down 10 a sumptu-
dinner After they had enjoyed the hospitalities
before Them speeches made BY Colonel Ahra-
ham Daley, eighty years of ages Colonel John Hill
drth, aged seyenty-four; Major Charles K. Crowley
aged eighty private Charles Combs aged eighty one;
Nicholas Dun aged eighty; A. Van Name aged eighty;
Samuel Ryckman aged eighty three; Christopher
kcnney, aged eighty six; John Davenport aged eighty
two; Thomas Bloom, aged eighty; Parmenas Doxey,
aged eighty hve Harvey Crittanton, aged eighty two;
u bowd, aged eighty, and AdJutant J. Gould Warner
The WHOLE affair was highly enjoyed by the old Guard
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IN JERSEY CITY.

Yesterday was not simply day Of thanksgiving and
sumptuous feastng In Jersey City, but it also a
day of quiet and repose The silent streets bore evil
dence that all business considerations yielded for day
to the comforts of the family circle The churches
crowded in the morning There not single
church in the city in which services were not held.
Some congregations fraternzed with each other
and held a united servcen These were
the First Congregational and Reformed churches, who
worshipped at the latter church, with Rev. DR.. Van
Cleef ofciating the First Reformed and First Presby-
terian at the former church, with Rev. j. L. Ammer-
man conducting the services; the Presbyterian and
Reformed churches of Old Bergen at the Presbyterian
church, Emory street; the Palisade Methodist Eps.
copal, the Central avenue Reformed and the West
Hoboken Baptist at the Palisade avenue church, on
Now York avenue.
The outdoor sports were not numerous. The Hud-
Zouaves paraded in uniform through the principal
streets and proceeded to Elm Park, Staten Island
dinner was furnished at the County Amshouse on
Snake HILL and the newsboys enjoyed repast at the
expense Of the argus proprietors.
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noMR F0R THE AGrn.

The Baptist Home for the aged Of both sexes Is one
OF the most worthy charitable institutions the city.
The superintendent Ia Mr. Palmater and the rnatron
~ ms wife. The institution contains inmates Of whom
only four are males The youngest woman In the
Home over sixty and she oldest eighy-nine years Of
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TILE Rorrp1rSa AsYLrM.

Pies and bon-bons toys and trinkes Of all kinds and
the pleasant faces Of the good Sisters made the four
hundred and odd of anobody's children the Catholic
Founding Asylum, in Sixty-eghth street and Third
avenue as exuberanty happy little children could
possibly be on Thanksgiving Day The usual religious
exercises Tor the grown boys and girls had in the
morning
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THE vErEnANs OF 1912.

For some unknown the veterans of 1872 failed
70 re their accustomed salute al daybreak at she Bat
terry About 100 persons gathered near old Castle Gar
den. xllb view Of witnessing The salute but after
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FIVE POINTS HOUSE on INDUSTRY.

The customary Thanksgiving services were held at
TINS useful institution Some 500 children sat down to
such dinner as many OF them had never seen before
Hundreds of the poor residents Of the neghborhood
connected with the house were then admitted and
bountfully served. The building was crowded fron
noon TIL late in the afternoon by visitors attracted
chiefly uy the interesting exercises Of the children,
consisting Of singing recitatons casthenic exercises
ana ableanx all Of which were arranged by the lady
superintendent Mrs Q. n. Martin.
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age None or them are decrcpt not 10 be able 20
move about Yesterday they treated TO bounti-
ful dinner Of the great American turkey, frui. and all
the other accompanmens
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NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1875.

Of the common school with knowledge OF Gnsm-
selves and Of the primary virtues that teach them how
20 live we'll That is the education which this great
nation owes 10 every child the continent and the
State that the children not cheated out Of
this dividend by ignorant careless or yena Athers or
mothers lApphuge1 No latherhood carries with Il
a power To doom children for ignorance in this life 70
damnation ia the life TO come The country must see
20 il that the children have this kind OF education
prolonged applause)
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A,a G.h .vd .arr h.f 9or,a side nfehae ha aekad

The usual big difference in dinners, of course d
Teloped itself While in the dwellings of the hghe
lass there the turkey
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THE DAY IN MASSACHUSETTS,.

TIE DAY IN MASSACHUSETTS
OBSERVANCE OF THE FESTIVAL IN THE STATE
PRIsoN-NAMEs OF THE PRISONERS PAR
DoNED-sKETcH OF CELEBRATED CoNvICTs
NOW UNDER SENTENCE
BosroS, Nov. &C. 1875.
The Thanksgiving festival this year more than
usually interesting in the Massachusetts, State Prison
There was the customary dinner Of turkey, puddings
and kindred delcacies, and also a OF dramatic
entertainments, furnished by the best available outside
talent
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1875-06-29
The Barre Bank Robber

An application was made Thursday to
Judge James FL. Holden of Montpelier
to reduce the bail of Peter Alphonsos,
who is confined in Jail for Barre Bank
burglary. The question was ably ar
gued by counsel, but the Judge declined
to lower the bail from the $4,000 Al
phonsos was in Court, accompanied by a
well dressed woman, who claimed to be
his sister, and who, as is usual in such
cases shed tears, and said that this was
the first time her ''broiher" was accused
of crime. She is making efforts to fur
nish bail and secure her E'brother's" lib
erty. She registers her name at the ho-
tel as tEMrs. j. r. Tileson, Boston"
The Government attorney is fearful that
Alphonsos will try and make an escape
from the Jail, and will make an appica-
ton to the Governor for his removal to
the State Prison at Windsor for more
safe keeping. It's believed that there
are other parties in town besides his
Gladly friend" who would be glad to as
sist him in making his escape. He oc-
cupies the same cell in the jail that the
noted Charles Barton the Waterbury
Bank robber did in 1871, who made his
escape but was reeaptured, tried and
sentenced to ten years imprisonment at
the States Prison, but made his second
escape from Sheriff Brown on his way
to Windsor. The man who hired Dad
ley's team the evening before the Barre
Bank burglary was identified at the time
by an old acquaintance of his, as Ger
man pawnbroker in Boston The ac-
quaintance is positive, and saws he did
business with him tor several years in
ton Globe. ........s J.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1875-06-29
Prohahle Incendlarx Fire.

About $40 p. m. last Thursday a
bright light was seen from over the
creek, from the Billings neighborhood.
1t proved to be large barn on fire, be-
longing to and adjoining the residence
of Jesse L. Billings, Esq, on the creek
road to Wallingford. The fire was first
discovered by the hired men, who had
Just gone up stairs to go to bed, 1t had
broken out so fiercely then that: 1t was
impossible to save the building MIR.
Billings succeeded in saving his horses,
a carriage and most of his harnesses !;
the balance of the contents, some 5 tons.
of hay. 400 lbs of meal and other things,
were consumed with the barn, A corn
house in the rear of the barn, and a hog
pen in the rear of the corn house, were
also burned. At one time the house was
in great danger, but being built OF
brick. with slate roof and small cor
nice, by sharp work on the part OF the
'.pail brigade and a free use of carpets
and blankets, it was saved with
bat slight carnage. The ice-house was
also somewhat damaged. but was saved.
Che following is the INSURANCE on
horse barn, $500; contents OF same,
800; corn barn, 500; contents OF corn
barn, $3.50 hog pen, $40. Total, 1925.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1875-06-29
The Old Orchard House Burned.

This celebrated hotel at Old Orchard,
Me-, was burned Wednesday. At 1910
D. m. fire was discovered in the attic,
near the cupola, and the flames soon
spread over the whole house. The sea-
son is near its hight, and there were 225
boarders in the house. Large numbers
of them lose a portion of their wearing
apparel, jewelry, etc. The furniture in
the lower portion of the house was
mostly removed. No accident occurred.
The main house, music hall, new dining
hail, three story T., stables, billiard and
bowling hall were destroyed, but the
original Old Orchard House, a few feet
north of the new one, was saved. The
loss is estimated at $4,000 No in
surance. The Ocean House was scorched
but was saved by the efforts of the men
with blankets carpets and extinguishers
The destruction of this hotel is to be re-
GREETED, as it involves a heavy loss TO
Mr.. Staples If the fire had broken out
two hours later and had abtained greater
Roadway before discovery, there would
have been sadder story to relate. Mr..
Staples, who is large loser, was the
pioneer landlord at this point, and he
viii no doubt erect a new hotel, select
ing location more remote from the
Ocean House. which hut for a favorable
wind would also have been destroyed.
The beautiful grove which belongs TO
Dir. Staples will enable him to locate his
new house in more attractive position.
The two hotels have been in dangerous
proximity, and this should be avoided in
the future .,.........
Charles Sheldon, Esq, and family, of
Rutland, were guests of Mr.. Staples at
the time of the fire. They are now stop.
ping at the Ocean House. Mr.. Sheldon's
family lost but very little by the fire.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1875-06-29
A Serio US Accident.

Carlos S, Sherman Esq, met with 3 Sc
rious accident at West Rutland, on Friday
evening, at about $50 o'clock. He was
driving just in front of F. A. Morse's
drug store when his buggy came in col
lision with another team driven by Will
lie McNoah, of Rutland, who had with
him two ladies. The collision threw
Mr.. Sherman out of his wagon, breaking
an arm just below the shoulder. Mr..
Sherman was taken into Mr. Morses
drug store, where his arm was bound up,
and he was taken by Morse Immediately
to Castleton, where his arm was attend
ed by Drs. Woodward and Burton. No
one else was hurt The carriages were
somewhat damaged. Young McNoah
claims he was in the road, and on the
right side, it was dark, but he got a
glimpse of Mr.. Sherman's team and
cried out to him, but he did not hear
him. This may be SO, as MIR. Sherman
is somewhat deaf, and might not have
heard him. We sincerely hope Mr..
Sherman will not be seriously disabled
by this accident.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1875-06-29
A Fatal Accident.

A sad and fatal accident to the young
est daughter of the Rev DR.: VIM. ii.
Lord, which happened on Thursday af-
ternoon, has thrown a gloom over our
entire community, where the beautiful
little victim was petted and beloved.
This morning DR.. Lord borrowed a horse
and open buggy of his neighbor, Rev.
Mr.. Smith, editor of the FeameHt G,hrou.
iele, and taking his two youngest children
Charlie and Bessie, of eight and five re-
spectiveIy, drove to William Mulloy' 3
farm house in that part of East Montpe-
lier which adjoins the little village. of
Wright's Mills, in town. There he left
Charlie for weeks visit, and shortly
after noon he and Bessie started for
home. Mulloy lives at the top OF. a
steep and rough. hill road which leads
from the main road between Worcester
and Mright's Mills. While going down
this hill the horse became. frightened
from some unknown cause and began to
run. Bessie, by her fathers commands.
lay down on the floor OF the buggy,
while he tried to gain control OF the