The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-27
THANKSGIVING DAY.
II Was the MiIdssr One for Many Years-I,a
r. Observance.

Thanksgiving Day OF 1895 will 90 down
on fhe Piotter Of the weather man as one
OF the ideale of celebrating days. 1t began
Win neavy log, and for n while the ap
penrance indicated rain and the ruin of the
pleasure for the rest of the day, Toward
noon there was change. however, and, as
one young woman expressed her feelings,
ut felt more like warm Easter thar,
Thanksgiving. There was sunshine and
| lots of 1t.
1t was like summer day at noon and
the result was big turn out all over tho
city. Thousands found their way to
churches in the morning where every de-.
nomination held Thanksgiving services
of some sort or otl!er; many others made
their way to charitable institutions where
tho day was also observed and In the
afternoon to cap the climax Of fun and
festlvity nearly five thousand people made
their way to the football game and
theatre. Toward evening when the foot.
ball ''rooter" In all his variety was begin
ming to make his voice heard, the streets
became a small pandemouium. The eve.
ming theatrical performances reaped q
harvest from them.
AS de from the religious and other public
obseryances, the day was celebrated in
tho good old fashioned way in many
homes Around the table OF many fam.
lily there was gathering of tho various
members and In some instances the mum.
Der at these reunions made quitee party.
The turkey seemed O taste all the better
for it and the good old dish Of cranberry
sauce looked tri1e rudlier, jucier and
more inviting Al the hospitals the day
was observed in the customary manner
and the visitors saw rows of beaming
faces as their owners bent to the savory
yiands.
The associated charities performed q
good work. Many Of the donations re.
cevea on Tuesday We're distributed We'd
nesday afternoon and yesterday morning.
Everyone was happy and bright smi
prevailed tho countcnAnCes OF the receiv-
ing ones About fifty families wero
furnished with good Old fashioned din
Gers.
The Junior Auxiliary of St. Andrews
church visited ST. Michael's Day Nursery
and the Hospital for babies in the mori.-
ing and left with the managers u liberal
supply of provisions for each institution.
Many other people contributed to tho
Rev, Charles E. Murray preacheda ser
mon in St Andrews Church. which
Judge David T. Marvil, James w. Ponder
and several other VOL kEov n people
manifested their disapproval Of by leaving
tho church, The people regarded Tao ser.
mon as one on political ccono ny alone.
and objected to it being treated asone Of
honesty or dishonesty. Tho majority Of
the congregation was not offended. While
the affair did cause some comments 1t was
not looked upon with more disapproval
than Is the every Sunday practice OF leay-
ing church before the sermon ispreached.
AT HARRISON STREET.
In Harrison street church in tho morn-
ing, Rev h. b Short preached entertain
lngly and eloquently on the lesson Of tho
day. In the evening concert was given.
1t was highly enjoyable.
In Delaware Avenue Church in the eve
ming there was also Il concert 1t was
given by the Stockwell Orphanage choir.
The audience was we'll pleased.
The Epworth League Of Grace church
distributed a large quantity Of food
Ths Christian End ayor Society Of
Bethel A. NJ. f. Church distributed
wagon load of provisions among the poor
colorcd people aud thus enabled them TO
enjoy theday.
The Rev +, &, Merrill of the North
Baptist church preached at tho union
Thanksgiving services held in the Second
Baptist church
An interesting entertainments was given
at St. Pauls h. &. church,
Bishop Coleman also celebrated Holy
Communion at st. Michael's church.
Young people connected With EpWorth
NJ +. church gave supper IN Eden Hall
in the evening.
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Warren closed the foot bail season in tho
afternoon by defeating the Villa Nova
team by tle score OF ~ 10 " lhere WIS -"
grcat crown u airtli ui,afefS p ieT,
alt ,ne Nlaito' atso h"a iunVe a., 80
h, W. Wo o,n wis snyiousIv hurt Init
snvrrn, vera mt ont of service for a shor5
time. Prcntss played tho game for Var
rem, while Mcdonald and Hayden carried
of the hunorS for the visitors. 81 :. -
Tho Wilmington Rifle Club spent tho
day baf9rs The targets, ---4. E-s--.-ta
ThtsS Scores Wsr5 made at 200 yards,
Standard American Target, off hand; s.
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