Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28
THANKSGIVING DAY.

How 1t Was Observed in This cty-Rsiis-
ious services-The Poor Looked After.
Yesterday was almost an ideal Thanksgiving
day, as far a. the weather had anything to do
with the holiday. The sun shone brightly dur
ing the greater part of the day and the air was
marked by the sharpness which made spin
over a country road or q walk along the streets
delightful, especially with the prospects Of a
cheerful freside and q good dinner in the back
ground. The day was observed very generally
as holiday. After the noon hour there were
but few places Of business open and the streets
were practically deserted. The interest Of the
day conferred mainly in the homes, where the
family circle surrounded the well-illed table
and enjoyed the social reunion, which Is the
feature Of such occasions.
THE POOR LOOKED AFTER.
For those whose homes were not provided
with the materials for dinner, the charitable
sought them out and gave them cause for graft
tude that in the midst of plenty they were not
forgotten. The various churches provided for
the wants of the poor families within their field
of work and the Central Union Mission with
the city for its field and the people of the city
giving moral and material support, sent wagon
after wagon out through the streets, from door
70 door, leaving in grateful homes provisions
and clothing. Over 800 families were thus
visited and supplied yesterday by the mission
At the various institutions the inmates were
made glad by a generous dinner, which, in
many instances, had been contributed by the
friends and supporters of these charities.
SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES.
The services in the various churches of the
city yesterday were well attended In many
instances several congregations met together
and the collections made were for the benefit
of some Of the local charities. union service
was held in the New York Avenue Presbyterian
OF the Covenant joining with the New
York Avenue Church congregation. The
sermon was delivered by Rev. DR..
Hamlin, whose discourse was based on the
text. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable
gift" The members of six Baptist churches
listened to sermon from Rev. j. j. Muir the
pastor of the E Street Church. Four Presby-
terrain congregations were represented in
the meeting held at the First Pres
byterian Church. Rev. Joseph T: Kelly, the
pastor Of the Ninth Street Church, delivered
the discourse. The two Presbyterian congre-
cations of Capitol Hill and the Lutheran con-
gregation held joint service at the Metropoli-
tan Presbyterian Church. Rev.W. M. Cornelius,
the pastor OF the Eastern Presbyterian Church,
preached the sermon. The Methodist congre-
cations OF Waugh and Fourth Street Churches
united in services at the Fourth Street Church
and listened to sermon by Rev. DR.. A. L. Glib
son. Services were held at the Metropolitan,
the McKendree, the Foundry and the Hamline
Me. churches and sermons were delivered by
the pastors of their respective churches. The
Israelites held services in their synagogue on
9Th street in the afternoon.
ASCENSION MISSION.
One of the pleasant and substantial features
of Thanksgiving yesterday was the dinner to
the poor children of Ascension Church Mission,
numbering about 1875 and varying in part from
five to eighteen. Tho dinner was largely due
to the benefaction of Mr.. Vim. L. Brown, who
for number of years has taken this material
interest in the school DIR. Elliott. pastor of the
church, presided, and the immediate direction
of the festivities were in the hands of Mr. and
Mrs. Taylor, the superintendents.
THE EPIPHANY CHURCH HOME.
The old ladies who live at the Epiphany
Church Home enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner
which had been contributed by the friends of
the home. As has been the custom for years,
the ladies interested in the management of the
home gave lunch the day before Thanksgiv-
ing in the parlOrs Of the home, which was
generously patronized. The proceeds of the
lunch will be added to the funds of the home,
which is a charity sustained solely by private
generosity.
FEEDING POOR COLORED CHILDREN.
The Willing Workers Sewing Circle, under
the Educational and Relief Association, gave a
Thanksgiving dinner to nearly 100 children at
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. corner Of 18th and
4 streets northeast. Large tables were set the
whole length of the church, laden with turkeys,
ducks and all the good things of the season.
Miss Grace principal of the Lovejoy School,
Mrs. G. A. Cornish and others were present to
see that the wants Of the children were at
tended to.
Thanksgiving was observed Yesterday at the
Catholic University by Offering the special
prayers prescribed by the cardinal at the morn
ercises having especial reference to the day.
Addresses were made by Rev. Father Wood
man. Rev. Father Hewett, Rev. DR.. Garrigan
and Rev. DIR. Hogan. musical program was
carried out by the students.
AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
Thanksgiving day was observed in regular
New England style at Howard University. At
pm. the university bell summoned the
students to Miner Hall dining room, where a
glorious feast had been prepared by Mrs.
Butler, the superintendent Of the boarding de-
partment. Every department of the university
was represented. At o'clock all retired to
the college chapel, where President Rankin
presided. All Joined in singing America
after which the president read passage of
scripture and led in prayer A cornet solo by
Mr.. Jas. c. Atkinson, with piano accompani-
ment by Miss Margie Wilson, followed. and the
president then introduced Mr.. C. Alexander
Lefluich, class '93, who gave an interesting and
instructive discourse on Thanksgiving memo
ries. At the conclusion Of the GRAFTON Misses
Harris and Perkins and Messrs. Brooks and
Weatherless sang God of Nations. Hear U.s.
Mr.. Weatherless recited an extract from Mr..
Montgomerys speech before the legislative
franchise committee of Mississippi. Henry c. Pei
lew the latest addition to the university trustee
board, made some remarks. after which all
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