Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-25
REASONS FOR REJOICING.
Why Good Christians Should
Be Thankful.
The Result of the Election Is
Cause Enough.
A Presbyterian Preachers's Praise of
Grover Cleveland.
William Walter Phelps Praises President
Harrison at a Thanksgiving Din
nea - Thanksgiving OBJ
servauces.
BY the Associated Press.

by tue AbhOClhteu freSS.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. 24.-Thanks-
giving day was celebrated here by a
general suspension of business. To-
night at the Scotch Presbyterian church,
DR.. Thompson, in giving reasons why
Christians should rejoice, said: ''There
is richer tone and better spirit in our
expression of promise today, because OF
the issue of the great presidential COM
paign just ended. 1t was 80 peaceful,
and it has brought to the helm of affairs
superb American, phenomenal in his
possession of true greatness. Indeed
the sunniest hopefulness for the future
takes possession of every heart when
the executive functions are committed
to one so great, SO wise, so incorruptible
in his purpose, 30 courageous in his CON-
victions, SO grandly loyal to the best in
terests OF the country"
PUFF FOR HARRISON.
BERLIN, Nov. PA brilliant Thanks
giving reception was given today by
William Walter Phelps, American min
ister to Germany. Almost every member
Ut
was also large number of distinguished
Germans. The Society of American
Physicians gave dinner at Kaiserhof.
Two hundred guests were present,
among them Minister Phelps, who
responded to the toast: "The President
OF the United States" He said: "Pres-
ident Harrison has given the country
the cleanest and most successful ad-
ministration in American annals. When
history makes up the record, on every
page will be written the name Of Benja-
min Harrison"
Phelps gave toast to the Republican
party, which he said was temporarily
withdrawing for repairs. because it has
given some Of us Office"
THE DAY AT WASHINGTON.
At Washington the day presented
Sunday appearance, and the poor were
remembered as generously as in the
metropolis. The day was quietly OBJ.
served at the White House by reunion
OF. the presidents family. A vacant seat
at the dinner table gave unusual cad
ness to the occasion. Vice-President
Morton spent the day quietly at home,
while the members OF the cabinet at
tended church or passed the day in a
homelike wav.
Mrs. Cleveland spent Thanksgiving at
the home OF e. P. Freeman.
Growers THANKSGIVING.
ExMoRE, Va, Nov. 24.-President-
elect Cleveland is enjoying himself quiz
city on Broadwater island. The heavy
Northwestern which continued steadily
both yesterday and today prevented
cunning, and the party remained quietly
indoors. Cleveland said today it was
his intention to remain on the island
five or six days, then he would join
Mrs. Cleveland at Lakewood, NJ.
DEMOCRATIC PLUM PUDDING.
RICHMOND, Va. Nov. PA feature of
the Thanksgiving celebration here was
the cutting Of mammoth Cleveland
and Stevenson Democratic plum pudding
by Senator Daniel. The weight of the
pudding was 27l pounds. A 12-pound
slice was sent to each of the successful
candidates, IL being the electoral vote
of Virginia.
HOLIDAY IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Nov. 24.-Thanksgiving day
was observed as close holiday in this
city; business was entirely suspended.
The principal event of the day, for the
fashionable world in particular, was the
football game between the Chicago and
Boston teams. The day was bright and
cold, an ideal one for the game.
THANKSGIVING IN NEW YORK.
New York, Nov. 24.-At various mis-
sions and other designated places all
over the city poor men, women and
children were guests at Thanksgiving
spreads where their more fortunate fel-
lowbeings acted as hosts.
IN SAN FRANsCICo.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.-Thanksgiv-
ing day was observed in the usual man
ner. The weather was unexceptionable.