The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-30
DAY OF THANKSGIVING.
now TIE NATIONAL FESTIVAL WAS
OBSERVED Nv RICHMOND.
A HOLIDAY Ia tho Fullest scn,e--Pleasures
and n. nniiy 8eunieos-servicts In
the yarions Churches.

ThankSg!Nin8-Day III iNiCh'o"u ""'
ushered In by weather that rapturous
women would call divine. marketmen
splendid. hunismen elegant. ana FOOT
ball men Just the stuff.
Bright. clear, cool and bracing, just
the kird Of day that might be picked out
as an ideal November day In virginia
an atmosphere that seemed to be satu-
rated with ozone and temperature
that rewarded exertion with feeling OF
strength ald health and Joyousdr4s'
The day was celebrated in Richmond
with fulness, he lrtineSs, anu WIN an
entirety without precedence III tH's ~
N Was truly "A .iay of rest and thank
fulness. "A holiday in its FULLEST sense anu
differing from Christmas or the fourth
of July in that there was no disorder ana
The stores were all closed early, and
the streets were thronsed with happy,
cheerful, Jolly people. men, women ana
children streaming IN every artcSioI,,:
blue and orange and light blue and white
decorating vehicles. bicycles canes, mats,
overcoats and ladies' throats. dresses
and umbrellas. $500,
Orange and blue prodomindted. ana
great fluffy, brilliant, yellow chrysan'ht
NUNS as large as cabbages adoTneu tie
lapels OF hundreds CT enthusiastic NI-
ginlans The blue and white however,
was conspicuous in many places an
showed that not only many SONS anu
daughters OF the old North State were IN
Ricbmond for the great football game.
but that old Carolina had contributed
largely TO the residents of this cry ~uo
showed their patriotism and love TOT 'heii
native State by DOMINIC her colols'
No such crowd has been seen III hiCI-
rnond since the state Exposition, Dut II
was not an exposition crowd. II wa
DISTINGUISHED by good clothes. laShloh'
style, aud particularly youth, with rosy
checks bright eyes, and an ar OF conquer
Ing the world In q minute. IL was NO
only a bright and breezy croWu, put a.
was made up of cood-looking young lei
lows pretty girls. and nandsome We
men-a crowd worth reviewing as II
passed. i'm squads and clumIs ana streams
and singles. II was a crowd WIN one
greet purpose-the football game-for
when the hour had come for calling the
game the crowd had vanished and the
streets were well-nigh deserted, present
ing a more Sunday appearance 'hah sN-
ing an idea of a great festival. ~.
Amid the hurry of many feet and the
discordant noise of the student morn
the church bells rang out ana reHlni .,i,e
many n thoughtless one tnat was
ThankscfvinC- Day, and should be day
Of thankseiving Notwithstanding the
absorbing attractions of the day good
congregation gathered at the churcheS'
At Seventh-Street Christian churcn
were gathered the Disciples OF Richmond
and Manchester, who listened attehIVeN
TO strong sermon from KEY. - a. Hs
Manchester, who took for his text the
appropriate words: I'm all things give
thanks" . enc
addressed BY Paul to the Church OF
Christ at Thessalonica. They met trials
and prosecutions from their own country
men and from the Jews; Some OF ther
precious loved ones had left them for
heaven. but Paul writes them 10 give
thanks in everything The, God OF the
Thessalonians is our God, ana ne
through the apostle, enjoins us to thank
him In all things.
For what shall we thank God?
l. For the religious development OF
our country. Back Of our President ana
Governor there is life derived from
God asking them 70 set apart TINS daS
as a national thanksgiving-day.
2. For progress made in political re-
formation. An parties are seeking to put
down fraud. Every man, woman ana
child should thank God that Tammany
back has been broken. We thank God
for the sitting In New YORK city. Inc
voters of the United States are saying:
Give us honest administration OF gov
erhmental affairs" and woe TO any party
whose policy does not demonstrate TINS.
3. For the agitation Of and interest
manifested in Christian union. 1t Is Il
source of devout and constant thanks 10
God that many Of His servants IN an
churches believe denominationalism ana
seCtarianism are SIM and are expecting
and laboring for the union of all OF Coo
children so earnestly prayed for by our
Saviour in John nth.
4. For citizenship in the Kingdom of
God In 1t God, Christ. the Holy Spirit
and all they are are ours We thus be
come partakers OF the divine nature
sons and heirs Of God.
D; For our joys ana sorrows, sickness
and health, prosperity and adversely;
"In all things give thanks" David's
harp was never so sweet as when flood
ed with tears
legend says Orpheus was drowned,
and because his Tyre is In the flood the
waters made such sweet music. I'VE
glory in trbulations. also"
How shall we thank God?
l. In song. An Esthonian legend says
the God OF Song descended upon the
DomberS, by which was a sacred wood
played and sang. the wind caught some
of the shril notes, the river caught its
roar the bird succeeded in catching the
prelude. but man secured 1t all. Let us
praise God in song: My mouth shall
praise thee with joyful lips."
2. In all things. II viii mediate on
all thy works. and talk of thy doings."
g. Especially in the remembrance and
expressed appreciation of particular
events of his goodness bestowed upon us
through his servants.
T. In Thanksgiving" 1t is one thing
30 give thanks to God with our mouth,
hut il is another way to thank him IN
acts. He who truly appreciates Gods
love and blessings will be benevolent.
The Christian receiver Will give. There
would be more Thanksgiving In Richmond
turkey for dinner should send that tur-
key To those unable 10 buy one.
3. With all our soul The harp has
many strings. some large. some small.
some sounding one way and some anoth-
err but all together make sweet m1sc
We must thank God with the reason.
will sensiblity, and with all that Is
within us. u will praise Thee with my
whole heart"
Why thank God?
!. Because he is worthy Of all our
praise In this way we honor him.
2. Because IL impresses others with
his greatness and goodness.
?. Because we are commanded 10 do
so.
a. Bescause II pleases him.
When shall we thank or praise him
At all times. David praised him seven
times a day. He arose at midnight 20
praise God. We should thank him CON
etantly Not wait till We see a blind man
before We praise him for our sight or an
armless man, before We praise him for
our arms.
Not wait TN we escape injury i'm
railroad di7aSter 10 he reminded of Gods
cCrTtant care over u ~ travel. BLESS
the Lord, O my soul, and all that is with
Ia me bless his holy name"
~ JOICS ILHif.