Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-28

noted in these columns if sent to Mrs. George C., Ball, Nineteenth street between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, South Hlgh- lands. Telephone 9SS)
 Thanksgiving Day is with us once again. According to presidential and guberna torial proclamations we are called upon once more to offer public thanks for the manifold blessings which have been bestowed upon us by gra- cious providence. And it is mete and right so to do. During the past twelve months-twelve months that held their sorrows and disappointments for many a human heart, as has been the case with all the months in all the calendars of the ageS-there have come merc1eS without number to each one of us. Even if we tried you and I could not count the good things which have come into our lives, with barely a consciousness on our part of their coming. Many blessing has slipped through the gates of Heaven into our hearts and homes as noiselessly as the falling snowflake. Now that year since last Thanksgiving has passed into the records of eternity who can say we are not better off and happier than we were twelve months ago. The financial | depression. with it's heavy burdens, Is quietly Hitting about the horison, where there are rays of prismatic glory which foretell the perfect day to come. This great nation of ours is steadily growing in power among the other nations of the globe, and human freedom is making constant strides towards universal full fllment.' Through those tremendous in- strumentalitieS almost divine In their appointment and service-the> pulpit, the press and the schools-the human race Is reaching upward, Heavenward, and con stantly climbing closer to God Each year marks the bringing into closer re- lationship the peoples of the earth; each year carries the gospel of Christ into more hearts and homes. That there have come into every soul during the past year disappointments dire and dark you and I well know: but we also know that sorrow and disappointment bring into every life their twin angels, hope and faith. provided our hearts are true and right and we trust in the great God who doeth all things well. So on pended knee this beautiful autumn day we shall thank our creator for the countless mer- cies with which he has crowned our lives and filled our homes.s
 
 And while we send upward through the blue of autumn skies, the praise of grateful hearts this Thanksgiving Day let us not forget those upon whom the burdens Of life press weightily and those homes where want and hunger stalk un- bidden and undefied.. Heaven is as close to us as we care to make it, my friends, dnu SUCH d udy dS l1lS DrlIlBS US pOrtdiS to our very doors. It is our own fault and because of our own blindness if our eyes perceive not the gate, behind which God and His angels stand.
 The noble women of the United Char ities will gladly receive and distribute today all contributions sent to their rooms, 22 and 23 Thompson building They will be grateful for clothing of every kind, groceries and money. in deed any and everything that will be useful to the poor of our city. Miss Leila Johnston of Eufaula will arrive in Birmingham on Saturday, and will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. John w. Tomlinson.
 Mrs. H. H. Sinnige has returned from a long visit to relatives in Texas. Her mother, Mrs. Marx, accompanied Mrs. Sinnige home, and will be her guest for some time. They will go to Atlanta in few days for brief visit to the expo- sition
 Mai and Mrs. Joseph Hardie and Miss Asa Hardie Bradford leave next week for California. They will be absent four months. Their handsome home on High land avenue has been rented until thelr return by MT. and Mrs Schryver.
 Miss Willie Allens party. which left yesterday afternoon for the Atlanta ex- position, was composed of the following young ladies: Misses Willie M Allen, B. A. Allen Beff Jemison, Minnie Merle Lane. Gertrude Worthington, Amy Braun, Kathleen Mims, Maude Mims, Jessie Porter, Angie Ruter, Mamie May Summers, Isabel Mushat, Josie Oxford, Hattie Glover, Lottie Jones, Jeanne Neway, Florence Lopez, Maude Newton and Felice Bohe. Mrs. James s. Bohe also accompanied Miss Allen and her young friends.
 Misses Fannie Winston, Sallie Winston and Mollie Cullom went to Atlanta yes terday afternoon. They will return on Sunday.
 Mrs. William s. Lowell has just re- turned from visit to friends in At lanta.
 Misses Ada and Emma Lou Johnston, Cornelia and Fannie Meade, Rinnie Leigh Head, Mary Thompson, Mamie Waller and Mrs J. B. Dabney went to the exposition yesterday. MT. Joseph Thompson accompanied this charming party.
 The young ladies have again organized their Evening Whist club, with few variations from the regula tions of last winter and the winter previous. The young gentlemen will not be elected members this year, but will be invited from time to time by the young ladies. No nome girls" will be entertained at the meetings; only the visiting girls will be guests of the regular members. The meeting for organization was held with Miss Mary Clare Milner yesterday. The first regular club meeting will occur Tuesday evening, December 10, when Miss Lizzie Hutton will entertain the members.
 The Little Jokers were the guests yes- terday afternoon of Mrs. Allen w. Has, kell. It was an unusually bright and