The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-27
GAVE THANKS IN MANY WAYS.
Savannahians Made the Most of the
National FeaSf Nav


Yesterday was a pretty good average
thanksgiving day. Savannah observed
1t quietly. Most people had a half holi-
day, and many had a whole one.
The banks board of trade. and cotton
exchange were closed, as were also the
courts and public offices generally. The
offices at the court house and the CITY ak
change were shut, and the postofice ran
limited schedule. The clerks in the
railroad offices and on the wharves enjoy
ed full holiday.
Many people went out of the city for the
day. chiefly on hunting and fishing ex-
pedluons. Bay street was deserted be-
lore noon, and had almost the appearance
OF sunday. Most of the retail stores on
Broughton, Congress and other streets re-
manned open during the morning. but
there were very few people on the streets,
and very little business was done. At 2
o'clock the retail stores closed, and the
employees were released for the day.
1t was an ideal day, albeit little warm
and large portion of the population went
out for an airing In the afternoon. The
their
contests at Athletic park and there was
fair crowd at the bicycle races at Wheel
mems park. Forty or fifty militia men
spent the afternoon at the rifle range. i'm
proving their craftsmanship.
All OF TIE suburban resorts were we'll
patronized. good crowd went down to
Iypee, attracted by pleasant weather and
the lnducement of an oyster roast Will
mlngton got a good crowd also. Thunder
bolt was not crowded, but there was
steady stream of people going and COM
ing all day. The Thunderbolt line had a
good thing of it and the extra schedule put
on for the day by President Johnston gave
very satisfactory service.
1t was pre-eminently a bicyclists day.
Inc plcyclists were out in crowds in the
afternoon, especially ON the Thunderbolt
road. Although the male element pre-
dominated, lady bicyclists were numerous
Bloomers were rare, however. The day
was just a little warm for rapid riding.
and some of the riders found themselves
afflicted with that tired feeling on reach
ing Thunderbolt
The Ogeechee, White Bluff and the new
Augusta roads had their share of cyclers
1t is to be presumed that everybody had
turkey for dinner. Anyway there were
a very large number of the royal Ameri-
can birds slaughtered for the day, whose
spirits, 1t is presumed, have sought the
happy Ieeolng grounds, where Thanks
givings and Christmases are unknown
The police had an easy time of 1t and
arrests were few. No serious ARRAYS were
reported up to midnight and apparently
the day is one which calls for no regrets.
The services at the churches were we'll
attended, and the sermons generally were
along the simple lines of praise and
Thanksgiving
AT the First Presbyterian church a
large COnQTpRa 0f
gregations of the evangelical churches
listened to sermon by Rev. w. A. Mes
bit OF the Second Presbyterian church.
Mr. Nesbit drew his text from the first
book Of Samuel, s12: Hitherto hath the
Lord helped US" His sermon was a very
pleasing one. The preacher discussed,
particularly, THANKSGIVING day. its fitness
as day recognized for the rendering of
thanks to the Lord, and the place it holds
and will continue to hold In the hearts of
the American people.
The musical part of the services was
attractive. Mrs. H. T. Moore, Mrs. w.
A. Bishop and Mr.. G.. w. Drummond
composed the choir. Among the selec-
lions rendered were, "All Hail the Power
of Jesus Name" and Come Thou
Fount of Every Blessing
Rev. M. j. Epting Of st. Paurs Evan
geiical Lutheran church assisted at the
services by reading the lesson, Rev j. D.
Chapman of the Duffy Street Baptist
church led in prayer, Rev. ]. H. Scruggs
of Trinity church offered the invocation,
and Rev. w. C. Schaeffer of the Lutheran
Church Of the Ascension pronounced the
benediction. The hymns were announced
by Rev. A. NJ. Williams and Rev. f. p.
Ramsay.
At the Episcopalan churches services
were held in acknowledgement of the
goodness and mercy of the Lord. The
services at Christ church, st. Johns and
st. Paul's were all well attended.
Rev. Charles H. Strong says that the
largest supply Of contributions from his
church membership ever made is now in
the charge of the committee for distri
button among the needy. The provisions.
clothing and fuel were donated in such a
quantity as to cause the period of their
presentation to the poor to extend over
probably a month"; time.
Rev. P. Mendes conducted the first
thanksgiving day services ever held at
Mickva Israel temple. A large congrega-
tion was present
The Bethesda boys were by no means
neglected. The stewards took good care
that they had their Thanksgiving dinner
in the shape of turkey, ca ndies, nuts. raisins'
and all the other good things to eat that
are usually furnished on such feast DAYS
Chairman John B. Fernandez of the board
or stewards, always sees to il that the
boys are well taken care of on these DAYS.
and yesterday was by no means an.excep
ton.
The management of the Georgia Infirm
airy acknowledges the generous gift of
clothing, blankets, and fruit, from the
scholars Of the East Broad street school
(colored) and also a donation of fruit veg
etahles' and cakes from st. Stephens
Episcopal church (eolored).
All of the hospitals and homes were re-
membered by contributions of food and
clothing for the poor, and the day was
made glad to many hearts.