Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-26

open until 10 O'Clock In the morning aad the
supply OF poultry being abundant the prices
per pound was asked for turkeys and
other poultry, and game was as loa in
did a good business In the morning.
Many of the stores were open In the early
part OF the day, and mechanics al work IN
var a crssk seS quo on Of the city The ics on
numbers OF skaters enjoyed that exhilratiny
exercise In the afternoon the threatened
snow came Although for few hours it fell
mantle barely covered the ground at nightfaIl.
Inc toicoran Art GALLERY attracted large crowds
1h people during the day. who greatly enjoyed
THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. HAYES AT CHURCH
Rev. Thomas Guard, OF Baltimore preached
at Foundry ME-. church. The President and
Mrs. Hayes were present. Dr.. Guards text
was: Every good gift and perfect gift Is from
ABOVE; coming down from the Father Of Light
OF turning the sermon was appropriate TO
The text OF the day. The unchangeabieness of
COOS moral principles formed the principal
basis OF the sermon.
GIN. GARFIELD AT CHURCH.
The Christian Church, On Vermont avenue,
was hiied at the principal morning service, aud
General and MRS. Garfield were present Rev.
Mr.. Power, the pastor, preached a Thanks
giving sermon, In which he gave particular at
teDtOn TO the many things that we should be
thankful for. 1nstancing the prosperity OF the
country, the increase OF business and tue gen-
eral happiness. LAS members OF the Christian
Church they should be very thankful for the
increased interest that is being taken In our
church and Its teaching, and to the prominence
IL mas OF late received Other than that there
was no allusion in the sermon to The political
happenings OF tue country or TO the di5tin-
gu1Shed gentleman in his congregation Mr..
Power brought smiles to the faces or more than
one or his hefrefs when he advocated the
adoption OF the turkey as OR national emblem
ana the setting aside OF the American eagle.
He attacked the blue-deviled UeopIe" VINO.
Instead or enjoying the Thanksgiving dinner
and giving 10 others TO eat when they had 10
spare, deJ Ote the DAY TO reading the proceed
inGS OF the social Science Association, endeaV-
OTlng 10 find out all the impurities. the diseased
wheat. the white clay. the phosphate OF lime,
and other things that are used to adulterate
-four. the pecuiariteS of the red lead that coI0rs
the pepper, the suet that Is transformed into
butter, the Chccory and baked beans from
which coffee Is made. the mineral substances
and chemical combinations that make fruit
Jellies without the use OF any fruit, aud the
milk that comes from everywhere except from
the COW. 1T Is no w0nder,' said be chat
these people are not happy and DO not give
thanks" AT the close OF the service, General
Garfield was surrounded by the members OF the
church, who congratulated him. During this
time MIS-. Garfield was surrounded by ladies'.
who showered congratulations on her.
THANKSGIVING IN OTHER CHURCHES
ScTle OF the churches had special services aud
in GlhefS union services were held. These are
services IN which number OF congregations
unite.
In The central part Of the city the Baptlst8
occupied the Street church and Rev. Nj
Greene, or Calvary Baptist church, preached a
sermon appropriate to the day. The Youn,
Men S Christian Association, In addition 20 their
regular services, held special service in their
chapel, between ten and eleven O'Clock.
so as not to interfere with other churches
Paret preached on the theme GOD the the
Ruler OF Nations" The congregations east of
the Capitol held union services at the Metro
polltan Presbyterian Church lI&ey Dr.. Cnester)
Reformation, preached from the words 1--WE
entered into His gates with ThanksgIv wing" sc.
Rev DR.. Harrison, OF the Methodist Church
The words "Jehovah Jlreh," (the LORD vii
PROVIDE He pictured, this nation as an
eTTed s ts a fagor and re-
and to the Lord leading u3 ont
OK cur difficulties, and argued that the people
mad Just cause to be thankful Some would
say that this year their candidate for President
not having been elected they had no cause to
De thankful. but they should not let this stand
Ii their way. They may have Disappointment
whole nation. and raise their hearts in thank
Iulness. In the evening d.. Harrison delivered
lecture on The Gold resources OF Georgia"
his native state.
At the Fourth Presbyterian church Rev, Mr..
Kelly, the pastor, preached an appropriate DIS
course. Rev. DR.. Rankin at The Congresl-
'lohal church occupied the pulpit. AT M;Aen-
dice chapel the congregation held sgc!abia IN
Tue evening". Ham Inc church helt thank
swing prayer meeting at night. There Wa,
similar meeting, conducted by Rev. j. W NTH
at Grace IL. i. church In the evening".
Rev. James A. Harrol1 OF the Church Of the
Holy Cross. took his text from LIST fac 8
chapter 18th verse, Joys evermore; pray vita
cut ceasiBg; let everything give Think lie
explained The reason and method Of thanS--
giving The reason was, he said Ia GoT5
g09HG4 I IL revealing Himself as Our Creator
and Father and Benefact0r. FOr revealing
hltnselI as Saviour OF the race: also for t e
blessings OF human life. The method he
alhTmed was In always rejoicing In satisfaction
ana peace, and In Charity towards others; that
our JOY should be the joy OF others; our prayers
unceaslng, and to engage in public worship:
thus acknowledging our Independence.
AZ Grace p. p. church, South Washington,
there was special service.
AT the Sixth Presbyterian church Dr.. Mason
Noble pastor, the third anniversary TEMPERANCE
meeting vas held. The different temperance
assisted by two of hts sons-Itey Mason and
Addresses were maze by
Mrs. Roach, president of the Women's Gospel
Temperance Union, and Mrs. La Fetrs, BIii
Eagleston, president OF the Dashaways: Mr.
Copeland, OF the Temple OF Honor; and Mrs.
F taieI OF Minnesota , made addresses. TIE
t1a was wen attended, and the services
The Memorial lutheran church was crowded
Yesterday morning: Dr.. j. g. Butler, the pas
thanksgiving discussion, with different p4rfic.
uiaTiZen reasons.
st the Union NJ. E. Church. the Rev. Jr.
Hdgey, pastor, preached from the FOLLOWING
words: Then Jesus soWed In that land and
received in the same year an hundred fOlj. and
the lord blessed Him. Genesis z5th aad I2tb},
rom which he dedlCeu the doctrine that A
wise and we'll directed Industry under the
blessing OF GOD, IS the visible means OF pros
perity."
Az interesting service washed al Dr. SundeT,-
lands church, On ~ street. yesterday. The
usual custom 0! many years or each member or
The congI egation taking 10 the church offerings
Tor the poor was observed. These offerings con
siSt or ali sorts OF edbleS, which are deposits
In packages on the altar, and are usually do
mated TO the Nomen'S Christian Home An
excellent sermon and good musical program
drew together large congregation. Tue text
Was Tie first few verses or the l03d Psalm.
The services at the Metropolitan NJ E church
on { aud ~ streets. consisted OF a sermon By
the pastor, Rev. X. \. Baer, and the rendering
OF some excellent music by the Choir The az
tendance was quite large.
THE THEATERS
had rich Thanksgiving. Both the National
Tleater and the opera House had matinee per
formances. Al the National The Pirates OF
PeEZance' was given to packed house There
v as standing room only, and very little OF that.
Nest or those 10 the audieace were ladies and
children. The performance was as perfect as #
could Dc. AT the opera House there was another
Cfg matinee. Standing room only was the order
tha;t too The performance was very good. la
The evening both the theaters we're crowded
lnf no. TINT nT rIanV