The New York herald., 1876-12-01
1T The CHURCHES.

nent. then are ,Ds no longer capable Of SELF
government"
1T The CHURCHES.
The east side Methodist churches consisting OF the
Seventeenth street, Seventh street, Eleventh street
aud Second street, yesterday held united Thanksgiv-
ing service in the Seventh street church. The
was delivered by Rev. J. II. Lightbourn, Of the
Seventeenth street church. Tho reverend gentleman
In the course OF his remarks stated that the
country had especial reasons for thanksgiving
tins year, as It was the centennial OF our
existence as nation. He referred at length 10 the
noble deeds and actions OF our former Presidents and
statesmen and made brief review Ut the history Of
the country In CONCLUSION, no trusted that his hear
would especially remember that Thanksgiving Day
that appealed 10 the hearts and natures Of nl
men, and.thc poor should not be forgotten. The SER
mon most Interesting one from beginning 10 end
aud Was much appreciated by the ,arge congregation
Brooks preached to large anu fashionable congrcga
tion. His sermon was on the necessity OF thanks
giving on the part OF tho people, and ho spoke OF the
political crisis showing that The rights Of the people
were being forgotten by the rulers.
Al st. Marks church the rector. Rev. j. H. Rylance
preached the ''Past and Present OF the Nations
History in which he drew parallel between tho
struggle for and the OF the jewish
people Referring to tho civil war he spoke OF tho sad
condition should have been reduced to had tho
Al the FIRST Reformed Episcopal church, corner OF
Madison avenue and Forty y-seventh street, the Rev
W. I. Sabine preached an eloquent sermon on "Ihe
text from II. Kings. viii, 5,-5S Referring the
present political situation he pointed out how the
citizen's g allegiance due to the whole nation not
party and that It is by practising the doctrines Of
Christ that perform thelr various duties in life.
AT tue Church of the TRANSPORTATION the Rev. "a G.
Hough,on preached ON tho Centennial Thanksgiving
Day, taking hts text from Deuteronomy xxxiii., 30
He called attention 70 the probability Of an unpreee-
dentedly severe winter, and urged those who
blessed with abundant store OF tho worlds goods to
extend helping hand to The poor and needy.
Az nearly all the synagogucs there were services
held in honor Of The DAY, each OF the temples beng
throngsd by adhercnts OF The Hebrew faith.
rwExTy-rouRTH srRsET SUNDAY SCHOOL
rho chllcren and patrons OF tho Twenty fourth
street Methodist Episcopal sunday school had good
time last night IN TIER church building on Twenty
OF tho Centennial Thanksgiving anniversary. Tho
platform was filled by, throng Of gayly- dressed,
whose bright faces bore tho impress OF con-
tcntmcnt Every scat In the body OF tho
place was occupied by the childrens trends mem
bcrs OF the congrcgaiion, Mr. j. II. Laughran, us
musical director, conducted the exercises which con-
lar hymns and songs. The Rev Mr. Lodge, pastor
of the church connected with tho school, de-
livercd the opening prayer, after winch the
OF twentycight songs and rccltations wcro gone
through TO the great delight OF tho audience. who
frequently nppauded the young folks In their efforts TO
please Among the recitations in the nrs part which
c.cited particular applause were Liies Question:"
by Eva Graham; '.rho Blue and the Gray by Mss
Mary sutherland, tho .sTcachcr's Revcric by Mss
Jennie Sutherland aud Soldier Roys, by Eddie Fitz-
sSeon Frank ds GS,r anvs and
cornet solo, The second part 81 the programme,
which contained nineteen pieces, Was opened
cutcd BY Miss Amelia Harrington. The 500 and quar-
tct called Eileen Aanna'' were performed TO the
entire satisfaction the hearers ana the dialogue
.Colnmbia created quite u patriotic feeling among
the audience This piece represented Miss Columbia
the anniversary Of her htndredth birthday az
home 10 visit from all the States and
Territories, represented each one by bloom-
ing girl bIushing with the consciousness OF her
worth and beauty Each oi The States and Terri
tories brought g,lts OF one kind or another TO Miss
Columbia, who vas supported on one hand by Uncle
sam aud on the other by Brother Jorathan, The |
Siamcsc twins oi American mythical history. New I
York supposed TO present tc Goddes with sec !
and tho model OF new iron ship; New |
Jersey paid tribute with her much valued
cider; California laid her golden cham at
the feet OF the national deity; old Virginia |
brought welcome offerings OF the aromatic weed, and
Mississippi in common with her other Southern
sisters handed III some gossamcr fabrics spun from the
locks King Cotton, VINO Tor the last decade SO,
has bccr--likc some itinerary monarcbs OF Europe
Without .csp 1no yoSs ws1s sss a9 New
tractive, arraycd they were, in the fruits and /
lowers Of the fields and The Industrial products OF Their
manufacturing. The solo, 'Unc hundred Years |
Without a King,n by JOSIE Wood cane IN appropri-
atciy after ,hc dialogue, "Coinnbia and like H. was
At FIVE POINTS nrsslox
The Five Points Mission, Que o tue Oldest oi The
city's charitable institutions did yot allow tue day
pass without bounteous provision OF good cheer Tor
inmates and such other entertainments MS best be-
came the festival IL has charge OF about one hun
yesterday. Tho enjoyment oil the day did not, how.
ever grow entirely out OF tho liberal fcasting which
was provided. A series OF pleasant exercises were
begun mt o'clock These consisted OF singing,
reciiations and caiisthcnics, which gave abundant
grat,iicatIon the youthful inmates OF The institution
1fterward camo tho dinner, which was an affair OF
great abundance and not lacking any Of the decacics
which the occasion sanctions anu comincnds But tno
bounty or the uton does not end inside its walls
and should there be any surplus, M there always ~
alter every well appointed least II VIII be distributed
III, morning among tho families OF the children
vidcd for in the institution.
ST. vISckST's FOR
Ample provision was made at this institution for the
entertainment oil the boys in It's charge As beniting
the day begun with religious exercises At early
hour mass said by Father Drumgooc In the uttic
chapel the home nli tho boys being present during
its celebration. Special hymns OF thanksgiving and
praise were also sung by the youthful congregation
The great In the series OF entertainments was OF
course the dinner, which took place al O'Clock
Il was most Lounteous FEAST and doubt
keeuly enjoyed ny the participants over 200 boys sat
down uinncr among them beng 6fty little orphans
warmly and neatly clad, aud several colorcd boys
Three rows OF tables we're spread In the lecture haI
which was suitably decorated The good things OF the
season. such turkey, plum pudding, &c.. were dis
cusscd with relish. singing and rccilatons by tho
young children helped tue festivities along, and an ex-
ibtion by the orphan children In the evening brought
q pleasant termination TO tho day Many charitable /
ladies we're present. and attended 10 the wants Of the
Juveniles
nEwsBoys' LODGING HOUSE,
Tho quick -witlcd waits and strays who make living |
by vending the newspapers IN the streets abandoned
10.