Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
AT ST. PAUL'S.

St. Pau's Catholic church.
 Father Clifford read the following beau tiful prayer "for he civil authorities, ' issued by the Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Sullivau of the diocese of Mobile.
 We pray thee, o God of might, wisdom and justice, through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with thy holy spirit of counsel and fortitude the presi- dent of these United States, that his ad- ministration may be conducted in right eousness and be eminently useful to thy people over whom he presides by encourag- ing due respect for virtue and religion; by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy, and by restraining vice aud im- morality. Let the light of thy divine wis dom direct the deliberations of congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and governments; so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of national happi- ness, the increase of industry, sobriely, and useful knowledge, and may perpetuate to us the blessings of equal liberty. We pray for his exceilency, the governor of this state, for the members of the as- sembly, for all judges, magistrates End other officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare; that they may be en- abled by thy powerful protection to dis charge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability.
 We recommend likewise to thy un- bounded mercy all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the Knowledge and sanctiGed in the observance of thy most holy law; that they may be preserved in union and in that peace which the world cannot give; and, after enjoying the bless, ings of this llfe, be admitted to those which are eternal, through Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
 High mass Of Thanksgiving was observed by Father O'Reilly at 9 o'clock. The choir rendered beautiful and appropriate selec- tiops. Father Clifford read from the Bible the appeal of Abraham in favor of the poo pie of old, ard delivered an able and i'm pressive discourse. There was q large a;- tendance.
 TEMPLE EMANUEL. Thanksgiving Day was observed in Tenn pie Emanuel last night with interesting exercises. The programme consisted of songs by the choir, a solo by Mrs. Marion Seabrcok, and addresses by Dr. David Marx and Dr. R. N. Cunningham. The first thing in the order of services was Prayer from Freischutz" by tue orchestra, followed with a prayer by John G. Smith, Esq. Mrs. seabrook rendered read the 107th Psalm. The choir and con- gregation arose and sang "America. '
 Dr. Marx in his lecture spoke of Tanks giving Day, and enumerate ed number of DleSbluRb tuJOytO uJ tue hmcTlCdu peOpl0 for which they should be thankful. His talk was very impressive, as well as in- strucsive.
 Dr. Cunningham gave 6 short history ot the Jewish people from their earliest rec- ords down to the present day, and paid them high tribute for the many noble characteristics possessed by them as peo- pie. He said Thanksgiving Day was an American institution introduced in times of war, when the president and congress A1 tsTaa <.f creeds, to pray for the cause of the Amer ican people.
 At the conclusion of Dr. Cunningham's address the choir sang 'The Heavens Pro- claim Him." and Dr. Marx pronounced the benediction.
 FIRST PRESBY TERRAIN CHURCH.
 The First Presbyterian, Cantral Presby- terian aud Cumberland Pres byterian con- pregations unitsd d in Thanksgiving services at the First Presbyterian churcn. Dr. J. 5. Curry, pastor of the Firs. Presbyterian church, conducted the services and preached splendid sermon suitable to the occasion. Drs. Handley and stain back assisted Dr. Curry in the servlces. The congregation was quite large.
 CHURCH OF THE ADVENT.
 Thanksgiving services were hel in the Church of the Advent at 10:3o yesterday morning. Dr. T. J. Beard tue r.c or, aid not preach sermon, but made short talk appropriate to the occas on. lie urged all to return thanks Tor lie muuy blessings received and 10 deny themselves some personal pleasures that tbe p5or aud needy might be cared for.
 THE CYCLE RACE.
 The Thanksgiving handicap race given yesterday afternoon by the Birmingham Cycle club was a very good one, and the start and finish was witnessed by qu.te large number of people.
 Thirteen started and twelve fil- ished. Will Pickens, having happened to a fall and sustained injuries, was unable to make the race.
 The reca WAS a twelve mile handicap and