The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-30
PRAISE YE THE L0Rp;
roR nE ~ GOOD BECAUSE MS
H1RcY ENDURETH FoREyER.
whose IL Wise, and WIN Observe These
Thin.s. Even They Shall Understand
tie Loving Kindness OF the Lord.
90 Givo thanks auto tho Lord
For - IA good
For rfsmercy sndureth forever

psllip W Mckinney. Governor OF the
commonwealth Of Virginia, as a day or
,tan<seivlng 20 Almighty God FOR the
Vulnerable blessings enjoyed by this
hyorcd land-a land which reigns In pro-
found peace. while England carries death
AMONG the MatabeIcs IN Africa, while
srain fights for colonial supremacy with
thc swartby RiGians In Morocco; while
Brazil. the newest OF the republics, IS torn
ssunler and Brazilian Kills Brazilian'
while instructions cause blOOdshed IN
central America. while internal dlsse"-
sious threaten the foundations OF the 20,
uticM governments OF Austria, Italy, nha
France. and While the armed cohorts OF
ihe civilized nations Of the ola Worlu
watch their neighbors with fearfuI SuS.
ranse NJ home and jealousy Of conquest
abroad. our fair land smiles IN peace upon
the universe
The Governor Proclamation
The Governor Of Virginia. whose we'll
rounded term Of Office finds the ola COM
nonwealth at its close enjoying Sooa
harvest from the soil and returning eVl-
dence Of renewed prosperity issued on
the 9th OF November the following procla-
nation.
On solemn recognition and profound
Acknowledgement ~ the mercy aud good
ness Of Almighty God during the past
wear. and with hearts filled with gratitude
FOR his tender care and iunumerable bless
iars. and especially for the exemption Of
our people from the dread scourge OF
postilcnual epl4emics. 7 hereby call upon
the people Of the State to assemble on
thursday the Both day Of November in
me year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-three. in their respec-
t'Fe places OF divine worship 20 give
thanks Co our Heavenly Father for all
the great benefits that we have received
90 DIS hands, and Tor All his loving kind
ness 90 as and 10 all men. While we
meet together 10 give thanks for all the
great blessings vouchsafcd 10 us, let us
not forget % offer our aims and give Of
orr abundance 20 those who are in need,
Sickness. and distress. Let US kindly re-
member on that day the poor and the
s.k and do an In our power to ameliO-
rate their condition. that we may have
r- consolation Of knowing that we did
r8t we could 20 tighten the burdens of
brother in this life.
In witness whereof I have hereunto
grei my name and caused the lesser
seal Of the state 10 be fixed at the Can't
tol ia the city Of Richmond. this 9Th dav
OF November, I'm the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety-tbree.
ti1 DO me three hundred and eighteenth
year Of the Commonwealth.
=. w. M'KINNEY.
II. W. FLOURNOY.
Secretary of the Commonwealth "
Adaed 10 the above. Mayor Els son has
iSle1 an order closing all the city offices
ana me day VIII be observed as a general
holiday II not as an occasion of thanks
swing. '''''
The City School Board. greatly 10 the
iy and appreciation Of the children. allow
mem Friday for a holiday as well as to-
54v.
The banks and other public institutions
Fll close and the post-ofice will observe
Sunday hours.
The markets viii also close for the day
O. l0 o'clock.
The principal retail stores will all close
10 least part OF the day. The following
yesterday signed q paper to close AT !
o'clock; Thalhimer Brothers, Kaufman
q CO., Julius Meyers q Son. srnlar e. |
taoads' lssac Sycle d CO.. Burnett Lewis. |
Ivy Davis, The Cohen Company. Bree- |
3D. Ialley d Co.. Fourqurean. Price &
l,Juiius Syeie & Son.
usem-nt.
Tie Hines Memorial Concert at the !
Yong Mems Christian Association hall |
r,1t The proceeds of the entertainment /
til go 90 swell the fund now being raised !
I Iytnians throughout the country for /
te erection Of a temple i'm this city as a
memorial 90 Samuel Holden Hines. Some !
or the best musical talent Of Richmond |
'I take part. and the programme is a
most inviting one.
There Will be AN oid-fashioned Thanks
swing dinner with an oster supper at
night az The Wigwam. given by the ladies
i Barton Heights Methodist Episcopal |
church.
lhe ladies Of Paramount Methodist
church viii hold q THANKSGIVING supper
u ue lecture room of the church this
evening and Will be glad to see all their
friends who are invited 10 welcome the
r.W pastor
The reception 20 be given al the Gov
,nors Mansion this evening promises TO
De- a dalichtful occasion. and the worthy
OBJECT for which the entertainment viii !
De given VIII doubtless induce large
number 10 attend. An the arrangements
r the entertainment have been COM
i.'ed. and nothing has been overlooked !
' make the affair rich with enjoyment |
I' AN who attend. II is earnestly re- !
fsrted that the ladies who have promised
cations win send their contributions
the Governors Mansion before %
.Iock to-day. IL IS also desired that |
nose who contributed turkeys hams, and !
ue like will send them cooked The
flIrg ladies who are 10 assist in the din
groom are expected 10 De on hand
promptly at Z o'clock.
The football game between the Cap
i.l city team. OF this CITY and the VIII
lam and Mary College Club. which was
announced for 1880 o'clock this morning
40 leland Dsrlr hoe haar, concoIof l,r tho
William and Mary team. IL is reported
Nat the faculty OF the college put their
veto on the game.
The contest between the University Of /
Virginia and the University OF North Car
Dina win come off AT o'clock this ar
arnoon as advertised. The colors OF
.he University of Virginia and the Uni
erEity Of North Carolina can be secured /
y an who desire them at a. Saks 3; Co.'S
o-day free OF charge.
vh .rn,ches.
Tie Methodist churches In this city
'H hold union services at Park Place
day M 70 o'clock, and several pastors
tom the Conference are expected TO be
eelt Tire collection will be for the
4e Bone on seventh street. Rev.
Niisoa IS expected 70 conduct the
n the Presbyterian congregations
unite in Thanksgiving service at
fiwt PIesbyteriaa church this morn
az O'Clock. sermon by Rev. j. Y.
.f ID. u. The offerings will be for the
it Of the Richmond Home for OLD
Ladies.
,NankseiFins service viii be held at
az street Baptist church. Twenty
y, end Leigh streets. to-day at II 4.
a.. sermon by the pastor. Text: what
Eau ! render unto the Lord for all His
.eAts toward mc2" Psalms cxyf. u