The Delta independent., 1897-11-26
Thanksgiving as Observed in Delta.
MORNING


MORNING
Thanksgiving day opened under any
bat auspicious circumstances as rain on
the previous evening had rendered the
streets and roads poor for travel. The
sun failed 10 make an early appearance
hut as soon as the clouds gave Old Sol q
chance things began to dry of and by
afternoon the streets as well as the
athletic grounds were in fair condition.
In accordance with the official proc
lanation union Thanksgiving services
were held at 1890 a. IN. in the Baptist
church. Rev. Jno. R. Wood, Of the NJ.
E church presided. A choir consisting
Il Misses Viva Hawkey and Minnie Bar
ton, Mesdames r. E. Lower, and B. S.
Dsnnison and Messrs. David Bailey, A.
II. Stockham. r. F. Lower and Welland
Joders with Mrs. Kearns at the organ
roodered several choice musical selec-
tinns. The annual sermon was deliver
I'd by Rev. DR.. A. NJ. Work OF the Presby-
tssian church who chose as his text Ps
~ Bless the Lord Oh my Soul and
Esrret not His Benefits DR.. Work
apDke deploringly Of the degeneration OF
- true Thanksgiving spirit and the
snbstitution Of sports and pastimes Of a
w1rthless nature for the genuine observ-
anee OF the day. He called attention to
60 many and constant causes for
snaere thankfulness personal and local,
as wsll ~ national. Our duties to those
who have little cause to be grateful for
bles6fngs enjoyed were eloquently spok-
en- q and the ease with which We may
let worry or minor business matters in
terfns With our better natures in the
matt Of thanksgiving pointed out.
M the close OF the sermon a good col
lection was taken up to be used in help
ing Tie needy Of the community.
An Interesting and profitable union
prayer and song service was held in the
evening at the Presbyterian church led
by Rev. james II. Messenger. Of the
Baptist church.
AFTERNOON.
In the afternoon owing to the cold
wind and threatening weather the crowd
at ths fair grounds to witness the races
and loot ball game was exceedingly small.
ThsJ scheduled horse races failed to
'paa" and = couple Of running races for
side bets were. substituted. The reporter
was unable to learn the names OF horses
or owners. About 3 o'clock the foot ball
game between the Montroee and Delta
team was called. The grounds were in
rather poor condition due to the rains Of
the night previous. 1t was noticeable
from the start that the Delta boys were
clearly outclaseed both in weight and
because OF their lack OF practice. 1t is
due to both teams to say that they have
been In organization but a very short
time. but showed in Thursdays game
that with practice may be worked up
into good teams.
Early in the first, half of the game
Montroee gained possession OF the pig
skin and by a series of steady rushee.
which Delta was too light to resist, car
ried the ball to- Delta's goal enabling
Diehl to make touch down. Montroee
missed . kick for goal as artistically as
could be desired and the ball was again
taken to the center and put into play.
but no decided gains could be made be-
fore the time was called and the sirst
half was over. Score Montroee Delta
O.
In the second half Montroee got the
ball but Delta by several good plays sue
ceeded in gaining possession OF the
fought for ovoid aud Girardet made q
pretty run around Montroee's right end
gaining about Is yards for Delta before
being thrown. As.soon as Montroee Sc
cured the ball she commenced the same
tactics shown in the first half Of the
game pushing and carrying by main
strength Dcltas light weights before
her uatil Robinson was allowed to make
. toucAdown. Montroec again missed
an eesy kick for goal. The ball was again
started from center but time was again
called and the game ended. Score
Moutsuss 9 Delta o.
H. hne up wss - follows
Noutsoos Position Delta
Eaifeaaks.. L End. .CAmeron