New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-28
HOW THANKS WE'RE GIVEN.
OBSERVING THE DAY IN MANY WAYS.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES
FEAsTs AT CHARITABLE AND PENAL INsTI-

aELleIous SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES
FEAsrs AT CHARITABLE AND PENAL INsTI-
TUTIoNs-THE WEATHER JUST RIGHT
The observances of Thanksgiving Day YESTERDAY
took tho usual and emphasized the TACT u'a'
holidays here are gradually becoming fixed sna'rs
devoid OF novelty. Perhaps tho day showed Ten
dency to less "tomfooley' among the urchns OF the
town. although there enough paading In gro'esque
costumes, blowing OF nervesphttng hsh-horhs ana
assiduous begging the part OF youngsters u ouSo
tho conservative citizen regret The weather Pro'ou
suspicious In spite of previous favorable
lions; tho cir bit we'll in the face ana maze warm
WRAPS appreciated but tho sky clear and the cold
was Of the kind bracInc 20 nerves ana spirits. Inc
churches were filed with goodly number OF attend
ants. The theatres had excellent patronage. and
the sporting attractions of the day drew large CROWDS
The principal athletic feature OF amnsement-the
football game between Yale and Princeton-was
married by q lamentable accident that made persons
talk OF the need of a vigorous search for those re-
sponsible but otherwise the games and races In and
about the city met with success The Turkey was I'M
moated at home and given up to sacrifice by all the
institutions that usually provide for the hungry the
special feast Of the year.
oBsERvANCES IN THE CHURCHES.
A large audience gathered at st. PALS Methodist
puiscopsl Church, at rourthave. and Twenty second
a. Yesterday morning The Rev. George H. McGrew'
the pastor, presided, and introduced the Rev. Dr.
Howard Crosby OF the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian
Church, who preached interesting sermon
The usual Thanksgiving services of the Knox Presoy
terian Church. No. 252 East Seventy secondst. were
held yesterday morning. The altar was decorated WIN
American flags. The Rev. David G. Wylie pastor Oh
th church conducted the service assisted by the Rev.
DR.. Chaplin. ,..,,
An interesting service held at the Thirteenth
Street Presbyterian Church yesterday morning ihc
Rev. Dr. Robinson preached thoughtful and instuc
tive Sermon which listened to with much interest
by large congregation. A..
An interesting service was held at III a. M III 'io
calvary baptist Church. in Fifty-seventhst The Rev
Dr Macarthur delivered a stirring and eloquent aa
dress in which he appealed to the patriotic cizehs 10
aid in maintaining a free ballot free schooi anu
free Church.
The Church Of the Heavenly Rest No, 5o1 Fifth-ave'
hold two services yesterday morning At O'CLOCK inc
communion was administered and the Rev. BRAUN
H.m,,ton made a short address. At IL the congregst
ton met for morning prayer and sermon oy 'ic
rector, tho Rev. DR.. d. Parker Morgan.
Special services were held yesterday In most OF the
leading Roman Catholic churches in the city III ceie
bration Of the day. and they we're attended by large
CONGREGATIONS In st. PatSchs Cathedral Archbishop
Corrgan celebrated mass at O'Clock and al ocloch
nigh mass was celebrated by the rector the Rev NJ. D.
Iavelle in the Church of the PauIist Fathers'
solemn mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated 1oloweu
by the sin ging Of the Tc Deum" In the oid Oa'heoi
in Mottst the Rev. John f. Kcarney the pastor was
the celebrent and he also preached sermon TO large
oonorApa4iop In ST. Stephens Church, the Church OF
81 Francis Xavier st. Leos, ST. Agness and ST. AIMS
nj the last named of which Vicar-Genera Preston o.
Acaod special services also held when Were az
tended by large crowds.
In the Church of Our Lady OF the Scapular OF Mount
Carmel which has been established recently out OF a
section of Father McGlynn's old parish, solemn mass
Of reauem was celebrated the dead members Of the
Young Mems Roman Catholic Benevolent Association
Tho Rev. f. p Southwell was the celebraDt aided DIV
the Rev. J. E. Whitley, deacon, and the Rev. j. r.
Crowley, sub-deacon.
The churches of the East Side held union
service yesterday morning in the Second Street
Methodist Episcopal Church. The pastor. Rev Robert
WATSON. had charge, and the Rev. w. H. Mckinney
Of onvet Church. offered the PRAYER. Addresses were
made by the Rev. John b. Devns OF Hope fresoy-
terrain Chapel; the Rev. W. T. Elslng OF De VIII
Memorial Church. and the Rev. William A LAYTON
of the Seventh street Methodist Episcopal Church
The services were well attended.
At the Hebrew Mount Sinai Temple, at No. 1o3
East Seventy secondst., the pastor. the Rev. e.
Taubenhaus, delivered q Thanksgiving Day lecture
yesterday afternoon.
DINNERS IN VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS
An attractive service of and recltatlons by the
children OF the Five Points House of Industry. at No
1853 worth-st, delighted crowds OF visitors YESTERDAY
The children had been carefully drilled by Dr. Smith
praise One thousand pounds of turkey found ready
disposal In the afternoon, about 300 inmates being
fed and about 500 of the outside poor Mr..
Smith and Mr.. Shields had charge of the dinner ar
rangements. and William F. Barnard. the superintend-
ent presided at the entertainment The House OF
Industry reaches the poorest classes IN the city, and
the dinner given 70 those people was an Affecting
sight Last year 445,191 meals were given to
needy persons.
The fortleth Thanks giving of the Five Points Mis-
sion, at No 60 Parl-st provided for over 500 children
Yesterday Interesting exercises were hold IN the
afternoon. The superintendent, the Rev. o. H.
Bouton, and the Rev. A. K. sanford were in charge
The Rev. DR.. A. J. Palmer made the address, and
songs and Rotations under the direction of Mrs. Van
Akin and Miss shaffer were presented by the
children. In the back room, the bountiful
tables were spread. The different Methodist
churches Of the city had charge Of separate
tables and all were under the general direction Of
Mrs Holster and Mrs. Thompson. The churches repre-
scented at the tables Old John Street. Calvary.
Thirty seventh Street, Jane Street ST. Pauls, Washing
ton Square, Forty third Street, and the Brooklyn
churches. The Kings Daughters also had table.
In the Home for the Frendless In the building at
No 81 East Thrtieh-st., and including No. 20 East
Twenty -nnt-st the usual Thanksgiving activity was
displayed. In the afternoon four of the industrial
schools connected with the Home gave exhibition,
and before night about 500 children had eaten good
Thanksgiving dinner. In the evening the children who
are inmates OF the Home gave an interesting enter
tainmcnt In the chapel The Rev. John H. Devins,
the pastor of Hope Chapel. presided The dinners Of
the Home for the Friendless will last through the week
for the different industrial schools, and in this way
several thousands CT children will be cared for.
The good people Of Howard Mission and Home for
Little Wanderers at No. 206 Fifh-st had busy day.
Annex Hall was made headquarters for the day, and
here A. s. Hatch presided at the afternoons enter
tainment while Miss Ollife had charge Of the tables.
Over thousand children enjoyed rich dinner while
600 Of the outside poor" were fed and dinners were
sent in baskets to 200 families This mission was
established In 1851 and has done a wonderful work
among the poor. 1t has sunday schoo Of over 700,
and largo numbers of children have been placed In
kind Christian homes helped to honorable lives Of
industry and usefulness in the last year.
The 81. Andrews coffee stands established by Mrs.
ha..a nv rarlr In