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OUR THANKSGIVING

Our Thanksgiving at ssPrairie Farm"
dldnot depend for its interest on the re-
turn of a Prodigal Son or erring daugh-
terto claim the parental forgiveness,
Or the reconciliation of estranged or the
reunion of long separated lovers, who
ngure in almost every Thanksgiving
story with slightly varying accompani-
ments; but l have thought that an event
which gave so much pleasure to us
might not be wholly uninteresting to
others, But little preliminary history
necessary to a proper understanding
Of the occasion.
David and had been married some
Wyears, and we had lived right along
the old house, which had been the
.smartest" in the neighborhood at the
ame it was built; for David was "well-
to-doRand / had been educated at the
oprlngville Academy and had somewhat
ambitious notions, though l did not con-
slder that any reason why | " should 60
oack ON David-as the young people of
'o-day would say-and think | must
marry q lawyer, a doctor, a merchant or
aelerk, as many a farmers daughter
would nowadays. Well, as l said, we
aad the finest house in the neighbor-
aood, and We felt pretty nice when got
NY rag carpet down in the front room,
green paper curtains to the windows, a
oufeau with a looking-glass hung over
~ lounge covered with chintz, six
caae-seat chairs, and table containing
Anew favorite books arranged in their
respective places.
but, by and by, our family increased,
Md'We'had to add bed to the furni.
..re OF the cherished front room, as the
ulinepslons of our house did not afford
alacn bedroom. Still, in those days
We did not lose caste by this arrange,
Mesut.indeed, we had been about The
paly fanily in the neighborhood who
aau seen able to refrain from eumber
h'g oarla best room with that homely
ou6 useful piece of furniture.
5at when my girls grew up, and Wis
. aea IN Nushroomville-the little towr
mai mai had sprung up around our neares
a'n .aifoad station-they began to b.
;sshamed of our small house and the bee
- tne front room; but pa was intent OF
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tinels with their arms dropped close to
their sides, on the north and west sides
of the house lot-and sentinels they
were, placed there to break the sharp
attacks of Old Boreas, as he swept down
from the northland. These poplars
had not been planted for their beauty.
but for their rapid and tall growth, and
the branches growing down close to the
ground, make thicker protection than
trees with bare trunks and spreading
branches.
But to atone for the baroness and un-
gracefulness of our outdoor surround
ings, | indulged myself in few choice
house plants-for which had provided
a bay-window on the south side of the
back parlor-trained an English ivy
over the picture of Washington, stood
vases containing "Wandering Jews'' on
brackets under several other pictures,
and suspended hanging basket, with
its graceful festoons of vines, in the bay
window. David had teased me about
breaking him up" with my "non-
sense" but l noticed he looked happier
and prouder than I had ever seen him
look-unless it was when he first held
David Junior in his arms-when he
viewed the completed arrangements.
I had cautioned all the young people
in the neighborhood, if they should see
or write to our young folks, not to tell
them what we were doing, so they were
kept in complete ignorance; but 1 dis
patched urgent invitations to them to
come home for Thanksgiving without
fail; saying l knew we had not made
the old home very pleasant for them,
but that did not think they would re-
gret it if they came home this time. |
also sent similar invitations to some of
their particular friends that / had heard
them tell about, but requested them not
to mention it as l wished it to be sur
prise.
They all came home the day before
Thanksgiving, and such an astonished
set you never saw. They could hardly
believe they were not mistaken in the
place; and when they felt assured that
not a creation of Aladdin's lamp, they
regretted that they had not brought
some of their friends with them to enjoy
the pleasant transformation; and sc
surprise No. 2 almost equaled surprise
No. 1, when on Thanksgiving Day, just
as the inevitable turkey and other gooC
things were placed on the table, FREQ
Myers and Charlie Hayes from Spring
vile, made their appearance, followed
by Minnie Noyes aud Carrie Shelton O
Mushroomville.
! don't think Davd and ever spent ;
happier Thanksgiving, and | am SUR
the children never did. Our JOY con
sisted chiefly in seeing them so happy
AS the children kissed us good night
!. David said:
"Well, ma, I guess you are right; i
pays as we'll to build a house for th
children as it does barn for the duml
creatures. Tam sorry didn't do
sooner"
And thus ended our Thanksgiving
no not emded-it had only just begun. I
we all live to see another anniversary 0
this day may tell you what other re
suits followed the building of our nev
house and its dedication on Thanksgiv
ing Day.
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AsTHA.NKSGIHING A PARTY.

~ ~ 81 j.
Ranks and his wife consulted, ....
One bright November day,
Planning q splendid dinner
Ina pleasant, airy way.
uWe,u have,a grand Thanksgiving"
Said Banks; "and Polly, dear,
You get the guests together,
And I'll provide the cheer"
Then Banks, with heart o'erflowing,
seitf,ss News the time. my dear,
To ask ones wife's relations;
So let them all be here.
Yes, ask them all, my darling;
Your husbands not the man
To stop halfway in making
A pleasant family plan.''
So Polly. asked her people
(And WeyWerG not q few
Pata, mamma, and brothers,
And all her sisters too.
These brought their little children
.A1aaRhing, romping crowd;
And in the after dinner speech
Banks really felt quite "proud."
Yet through it all a shadow
Into his. bosom stole;
He knew what bills were coming in;
They paralyZed his soul!
He knew that Mother Pippling
Was whispering good advice
In Polly'S ear, and, somehow,
That wasn't very nice.
He knew the romping children
Had done him damage dire
tFer Banks had dainty furniture
AS any could desire);
ButaStill the guests were merry,
The dinner "went Off well"
In spite of many vexing things
Which one don't care to tell.
And when, at last, twas over,
And ev'ry guest gone home,
The etuInbledhouSe quite still again,
And reStingt time was come,
Sweet Mrs. Banks said, clieerily,
My dear, how kind of them
10 come to US! Though mother"
Banks softly coughed "Ahemn)
Yes, mother noticed-bless heri-
One slight omission, dear;
She said Thanksgiving dinners
Without one Thank were queer.
1 know YOU don't say grace, dear;
But don't it seem to you
That to give thanks at such time
IsNhat one ought to Go?''
He fell into areverie:
You're rightr' he sighed at last;
Thank Heaven the thing is over;
They're gone, and all is past"
And so, in simple language,
BY that good husband Banks,
The grand Thanksgiving dinner
Was crowned by hearty thanks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25

Wednesday evening" February %, Mr.. Ole Bull gives
at Steinway Hall his first and only concert for the
son. and in order make it the attractive he has
engaged Mme Essipon, the great Russian pianist, who
will appear jointly with him. The performance in
tended to be very grand Affair." and doubtless will
prove eminenty successful
On the OCCASION OF Ole BULBS appear ancc In
Boston the citizens OF the modern Athens rendered
him very lattering testimonial indeed. Sin recogn
tion OF those attributes OF character honored in all
mon, and IN him particularly prominent, and OF tho
charitable use of the musical with which he
especially endowed, they requested the participation
oil himself and vile IN u complimentary musical SER
wee" At the entertain ment addresses were delivered
by Curtis Guild, by Ole Bull himself aud by Rev. Il. +.
Hale, some before and others after the performance.
A programme oil fresh and attractive selections was
admirably Interpreted, and quite least was made OF
the OCCASION Speaking OF the event the Boston Al
rerfsser says
Near the close of tho performance the Rev E. f.
Hale rose In his place on the floor, and said ho sup
posed II was known every person present that tho
artist had spent almost the whole OF his
active lie IN knotting those ties which connected his
country with ours. 1t was hopei that IN some uture
time there would DO erected ply seal memorial to
the early discovercrs oil whom he had spoken. IL
the wish OF those about him (Mr. Hale) al whose
quest spoke that Boston should not be behind IN
any expression OF gratitude TO him (Olc Buli) Tor his
work. AS we'll in expressing interest In our Morse
ancestors. He was sure he spoke the nina, not only
OF tho audience, but OF all New England, when no
spoke OF tho interest with which he regarded his
countrymeb, whom they regarded as almost theirs.
He remembered, although II was nearly oriy years
ago. when much such audience as ne about
him cheered and applauded Edward Everett, when tho
early discoveries had just been made, and when IN
of the last u his public poems he expressed tho
wish that The great discoveries of Thorvad might DO
commcmorated by Tborvald's great descendant, the
Northern artist, Tnorwaldsen Tue last words OF that
poem II died upon the ear were:
Thorvald shall live Tor aye in Thorwaldscn.
lie, tho speaker, thought II was misfortune for
New England that the great Northern artist died before
be coul Id accom pllsh this wish. But New Engandcrs
had forgotten IT, and had never forgotten their
Morse ancestors. IL enterprise which ought 10
engage. Massachusc mcn-the preservation oil u
physI memorial OF Thorvaid, Let ana Thornnn--
and he suggested that the committee which nad
ranged tho meeting should become "A committee oil New
England In conjunction with Mr.. Appleton, to take
this matter IN special charge. Mr. Hale put motion
to effect, aud II carried and tho committee
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THE COMING CARNIVAL.

The Transportation Committee Of tho Industrial
Procession and Carnival Pageant held u meeting last
evening in room III OF tho Metropolitan Hotel.
Messrs. W. A. Bates, OF the Baltimore and Ohio; G.
NJ. Huntington oil the Virginia Midland; c. b. Mceker
OF the New York Central A. l.. Brigham, OF tho New
York. New Haven and Hartford p. McFaddcn, OF the
New Jersey Southern, and samuel Carpenter, OF tho
Pennsylvania represented the different railroads Mr..
Bates appointed chairman and Mr. Huntington
secretary. The former SAID -'Gentlcmen, in obcd-
ence to the mandate of His Majesty tho King of tho
Carnival transmitted through the Earl Marshal Of tho
Empire have been assembled To slider such
aud adopt such means as shall enable tho subjects
OF the realm TO Witness the entrance OF His Majesty
INTO his beloved capital HIS Majesty particularly dc.
that every facility should be offered Tor the safo
speedy transportation to this city OF his most loyal
subjects, and expects from faithful performance
OF This important duty"
The different roads represented agreed 10 mako ad-
joining States TO this city witness the
pageant and return. Notice will be given through
proper journals OF the particulars Of these rates. and
advertising matter viii be sent 10 all the towns
on the different roads OF travel, fully explain.
ing the object and features OF tho carnival and
facilities Tor witnessing IT, Colonel ST Martin wishes
all parties dcsrous Of participating In tho ceremonies
address him Immediately at the Metropolitan otcl
Now that the matter has assumed definite shape tho
Colonel says he will work hard day and night Tor tho
OF the undertaking. and no fco that
the pageant Will be every that has been prophe.
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LADIES' ART ASSOCIATION.

Notwithstanding the storm tho private Wow OF tho
Ladies' Art Association exhibition at Leavts Broad
way gallery yesterday was we'll attended. The object
of this exhibition, has already been stated in tho
HERALD, Is tho promotion OF tho interests OF women
artists, OF woman's work generally, make an
opportunity every year for selling pictures directly
from the artts to advance tho interest OF in In
dustry, and to bring forward any evidence OF orgi-
nality In talent Tor design" Invitations were sent
far and wide calling upon ladies to contribute pictures,
needle work, sculpture painting CHINA wood carv-
ing decoration &c. Tho ladies responded generously
and tho result Is exceedingly Interesting exhibition,
aud one which brings credit upon It's orginators Tho
rooms are hung with pictures, draped with fabrics
and adorned with brica-brac. and the effect once
ladies have worked TO some purpose Every
announcement should be given this new
step; It Is as deserving MS II Is ambitious
Among tho pictures on exhibition are
Miss NJ r. Oakey's aue painting of "A Woman Sew.
ing" which has done so much toward making last
Ing name Tor tho young artist. THIS same lady also
EXHIBITS rome effectively painted flowers and strong
drawings in black aud whc. Miss A. h. Rose
tributes n couple OF well painted panels Mrs. H. L.
Grav Prcs,dcpt of tho assoc,ation rs scon to aayan
tage in some stiIi-llfc paintings ana we'll conceived
idea called ''rhc First sbarpshootcr''-a Cupid, oil
course. Miss NJ j. Wood has evidently studied IN a
foreign school Her pictures arc small, but they
rich color and carefully painted Yes or No" istho
best of her efforts Mrs. Lilly ~ Spencer sends 1ne
carefully painted pictures her usual popular SUBJECTS
Mrs. q. Il. Coman's pictures have more than in
tcresI they painted alter tho FrcnCh school, ana
show decided feeling Tor art Miss NJ. koliock
hibits several pictures some OF which pcuous
for pleasing tone. Miss Wagner, who IL best known
as miniature painter exhibits several large pictures
that show great In their production Mrs Carter
exhibits ccvery painted BIT called "a Touch Of
American Color" The negro Is hardly an American
negro but the color and composition Of picture IL
good. Mrs. Tolles exhibits bright bits oil still
lie. Miss Alice Doncvys pictures show tho
hand Of careful and enthusiastic artist.
Miss Stone, Miss Curtis, Mrs. Edward Moran and
many others deserve special mention The display Of
tiles decorated china wood carving, nccdIework Sc,
is "A feather the caps OF tho ladies' There set OF
cups and saucers clcvcriy decorated WIN Chinese
figures, some daintily decorated frames, some pretty
notices on card board by Mrs j. J. Mapcs. IL would
be Impossible in the space allotted 10 newspaper re-
port u mention all the things worth seeing IN this
hbition. IL Will be open free from Monday until
Thursday when the collection will be sold auction
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC MOTIFS.


Campauini the tenor, Is singing with great success
at Turin.
Wagner will be tho attraction at tho Academy Of
Music March Il.
There will be sacred concert at the Grand opera
House this evening
Heller offers a hnc and novel programme this week
at his Wonder Theatre
Mrs Louise Pomsroy will shortly commence an en-.
gageinent' in Now orleans.
benefit Will be given to Mr. John Christian al Gil
morc's Garden on Tuesday afternoon
Mas Emma Abbott appears Ia concert tomorrow
evening at tho Brooklyn Academy OF Music.
The Louisville Journal warmly praises Miss
Charlotte Thompson's acting IN "Miss Mutton"
Miss Kellogg sings at the four of the Bos-
ton Handel and Haydn SOCIETY," commencing on May L.
"The Tour Of the World In Egnly Days" has drawn
the largest houses known In san Francisco
theatre.
Mr.. Loon Gatayes well known IN the threshold cnsr-
accr Of composer, harpis and crc. died recently
at Paris, aged scventy-two.
"Faust' will DO soon performed Tor three nights nj
Nibo's, under tho kiraiiys' management, with tho
Strakosch Opera Company
The New Broadway Theatre will present, this week,
Mr. John r. Kinds. the celebrated Irish comedian, IN
the drama OF 'lnshavoguo f"
Mime. Janau schok's engagement at Dc Bars opera
aud most enjoyable OF the season.
A new dramatic novel, entitled ''Jcssamins Earle;
or, the Test OF Cold" by Mrs. Mary II. Fiske Is
being published In tho Fircsidc Companion.
''The Two Orphans" Will DO gwen Al the Grand
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ART MATTERS.
THE AMERICAN COLLECTION,
DUBLIN, 40 RurLAsp SQUARE, /

THE AMERICAN COLLECTION.
Some $50 paintings by American artists arc now
hanging the walls OF the Kurtz gallery, and to-
morrow will be placed public exhibition. Among
them examples from the easels of nearly all our
popular American artists The works arc of
fair average merit, with a sprinkIng Of paintings
OF more than average merit T. /. Smith is repre-
scented by two excellent winter subocts The ground
Ia covered with snow. and tho bare branches give
to the scene an air OF dcsolaton only relieved by tho
glimpse of n human habitatIon. "a Winter Sunset
Is especially pleasing by the contrast between
the cold white OF tho snow bound fields the fore
ground. Biersadt rs represented by characteristic
landscape. Thomas Moran has "a beautiful and impor-
tant picture OF canyon IN the lar Bad Lands OF tho
Yellowstone, which he has depicted with all the weird
grandeur oi that region and IT'S glorious wealth OF color
BRISTOL has good marine showing rocky
hcadland and a long stretch of shore with nrong
waves. Edward Moran also is well represented
CroIscy has a good autumn landscape, aud Hicks is
represented by rather thinly painted figure Subject
There several good landscapes with cattle by Shat
tuck. Hart clifford and Tiffany arc also Representa- cd
by characteristic pictures. These are but of tho
artists represented. fhe collection Will remain on
free exhibition during the week.
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NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.

Poers American Monthly Illustrated Magazine OF His.
tory Literature science and Arr Messrs Joan H. Potter
a "a Philadelphia.
The Int national Review Tor March April 1877 Mcssrs
A. : Barnes a Co. New York aud Boston aud MesSrs
Trubner A Co. London.
Laws Of the 81 New York aud OF the United States
Relating children with and references by Lewis
J.. Deianeld. once No. ssn broadway. New York
seeking the Goidrn Fleece Record of Pioneer Life In
California. which Is annexed footprints OF early nAvi-
than spanish IN california. with
the voyage OF schooner Dolphin. Illustrated
Nessrs A. Co, francsco. aud No. II How
ard street. Ses York.
Hand Book benevolent Institutions and Charities
Ncs iok for 1911 prepared and issued under the drcc
81 the Board 81 United chsritics Ihomns Whake
New iark
The History Of the Bunker mn Monument Association
Durna Of the United states Of America
usaDr1e Warrington Warren. with Illustrations Aessrs
James u. tlseoou Co.. Boston.
The sansrIan and organ the Mcdico Legal Society
tnontly magazine. March. 1917. ohce NO 81 Nassau
street New iuik.
Nan Nostssnds Eelsce Eng ncrting maearne Tor March,
ISM. Wan Nostrand. Noe. - MurrAy aud ~ Warren
street. New ora.
Ihr History II tngirnd tfour yolnnesl from the Com.
mentemenf VI Nineteenth tentufy 20 triiDcsn War by
Harriet Nsrtnaaul. Nessrs. Porter 4 Coates. No 81
tLe.tuut street. fhiisdeifhis.
Contributions 90 Operative Hurzery and surgical IA.
thoi1ry ullustfaedj. ~ j. a. Came han, " d. parts
sna ~. Aes.ss hasDsf bsothegs Itaa.lia square New
ivsk-
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THE MISSING MANAGER.

"REMINISCENCES OF DOMESTIC INrELIcrTY AT
NEW ROCHELLE.
That portion OF Westcbester county VIII lch borders
on. Long Island sound contains no more picturesque
SPOT than Davenport's Neck. fashionable suburb OF
the quiet village OF New Rochelle. Here resided unt
recently. cosey villa surrounded by acres oil orna
mentcd grounds, George II. Pcttibonc, whose mystcr
Gus disappearance from the Office OF tho Howe sewing
Machine Company, and alleged dciacaton, now
form the chief topic Of conversation IN
the above mentioned village and neigbborhood.
From careful inquiries made ut the place ty HERALD
rcprescn yesterday It would appear that Dir. aud
Mrs. Pettbone had for some years commanded marked
attention there he tor tho excellence OF the equine
animal which bo invariably drove. and she Tor hcr
styshly attractive appearance and the exquisite pony
phacton in winch she was accustomed 10 take an airing
daily. About year ago II seems that dark domestic
cloud gathered over the home Of the Petit
bones, and bursting, ultimately broke tho family
became aware of the clando visits to his of
"A gentleman doing business In the city, and who had
been regarded as mutual friend oil himself aud his
vile.
Having resolved TO test the fidelity Of his fair
paLIon Pcttibone on leaving Tor New York morn.
ing, informed her that he should not be home
again Tor i've or six days, having been
UNEXPECTEDLY called to a distant pace on
business This trap, 1t is further stated was not
Ia VAIN, Tor tho husband on returning to his resi-
dcncc the second succeeding night found the
pected man in the company OF Mrs. PettIbonc A
occurred, In which, however, no booa was shed,
the intruder IN some manner Guiding The vcn-
gcancc OF the outraged husband. scpara-
ton between the parties followed, and tho
records the ohce Of tho Registrar OF
Deeds at White Plains show that February H. 1876
Caiiio 7. and George H. Pettbone decided their prop
ery, consisting OF dwelling with about nine acres Of
land, At Davenports Neck, to Lew s. Stockwc for "a
consideration OF $50, 25U AS will be seen from tho
manner In which tue names occur the property was
In The name Of Mrs. Pcttibone who II is also under
slood. originally owned another place nj New
Rochelle, aud which exchanged Tor that already
described. IL further appeared from the Registrar
books that the transfer Of the Davenport Neck prop
crty not recorded until November IL, 1876 Up to
whit the past ten days Pettbonc has been seen ut
New Rochelle, since which time, however, all traces OF
him scem 10 have been lost " tho people Of that VIII
Lsa
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INSURANCE OFFICIAL ARRESTED.

THE FORMER SECRETARY OF THE NEW JERSEY
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY GIVES
BAIL IN NEWARK.
Yesterday CHARLES II. Brnkcrhon, late Secretary OF
tho New Jersey Mutual Lilo Insurance Company, M.
pcared before Judge Dcpue In Newark and gave bail
In the sum OF $1,000 to answer, when called,
TO charges preferred against him by Secretary
of State Kelsey. These are alleged perjury
aud conspiracy 10 dcraud tho policy holders. Noyos
and stcadweli, who Jointly charged with Brink,r
hon still at large Brinkerhon resides IN Newark
He says be simply signed the annual statement max
ing affidavit to It's correctness not knowing really
what II forth, though no secretary Of the
many.
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DARING SNEAK THIEF.

A sneak thief entered tho residence OF Mr. Aaron b.
Bennett, No. IS Vanderbilt avenue, Brooklyn, last
evening by way Of the front piazza and second story
windows. He had been IN the house but a short tmo
wuen a servant discovered him and he made u nasty
escape taxing with him $40 worth OF jewcry Mr.
Bennett thinking to capture tho burglar, into tho
street. and, seeing Mr. James Boag standing In front
CT his own residence No. " Vanderbilt avenue and
mistaking him Tor tho man wanted, quickly seized nm
ana marched his prisoner TO the Fourth precinct sta
ton house. Mr., BVag was not held
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
EAGLE THEATRE.

The performance at this establishment last night
was Tor benefit Of the Treasurer and the entertain
ment consisted of The realistic sensational DRAMA
AZ the play bills announced Of Under False Colors or
the Oucasts Of the World" written by Mr. A. II. Shell
DON Under False Coorsn Is drama OF The old Bowcry
type with Jour or i've murders, several sword COM
bats, shipwreck, some poisoning and plenty o blue
hight The piece was cast strongly, aud from tho
Of applause bestow wed upon the efforts Of ihs
actors their paying was appreciated by large mum
Der of the audience.