The times., 1897-11-25


day win be devoted principally to the
hearty rendering of thanks In churches
and at the firesidc for the good things thst
have fallen To Americas lot during the
past t. elye months. The markets haze
long since been embellished with a gac
niture of eood things, in the shape Of the
tootnson'e cranberry and turkey, all Of
which things are abundant enougsii 20 give
every assurance of many enjoyable din
ners.
The Naticual Capital is not exempt from
that law OF fate that makes every city
the home of hundreds of the poor and
needy, AS wei as the rich and Fortunate,
and with true American generosity tile
local charitable organizations Will d.
everything that VIII help make the day
d bright one for the downcast. Washing
tonidns have always looked upon the IN
fortunate poor of their city as more
sinned against than SHINING" and Will
try tC give them something today cal
cuiatcd To make them happier and more
thankfu;.
The White House will be closed all day
today and viii observe the day with that
simplicity handed down by the Pilgrim
fathers. since their first observance or
the day, I'm November, 1921. The first
Graft Of the message having been made
the President viii lay aside the secret
manuscript and give thanks that he had
SO many things to enlarge upon in his first
annual digest. Few social visitors VIII
be received during the day. President
and Mrs Mckinley, Miss Barber, Ensign
and Mrs. Smith, formerly Miss Fannie
Hayes, daughter Of the exp resident. whose
marriage occurred during the summer, VIII
attend church in the morning Mr.. AMI
Mrs Abner Mckinley may also accom-
pany them. The Executive pantry has
been Supplied with a magnificent twenty
six ana onehaif pound gobher, presented
by Nj. Horace Vose, of Rhode Island, " 10
has held the position of administration
turkey prGvider since President Harri-
sons regime. In addition to those above
named Vice President and Mrs. Hobart
viii gather around the board and offer
consolation to the bronzed fowl.
Secretary and Mrs. Sherman have made
no especial arrangements for the day, ex-
cept Tor family gathering at their bea III
Iul home No. 1921 X street, which will
include only the members of the fama
besides themselves, Mr.. and Mrs. Robe:t
McCalium, their daughter and the sniall
two-y ear-Old son, Jolm Sherman McCaIIun.
who is the idol OF his parents and grand
parents as well.
Assistant Secretary Of State Day has
gone to Canton, Ohio, to spend Thanks
giving day with his family.
Secretary Alger, WHO went to New York
to attend the tanquet of the Chamber OF
Commerce Tuesday night, VIII return to-
lay in time to Join his family in Thanks
giving day rednion. They viii dine a tbcif
home, No. lC0l f street, in company with
SIR. and Mrs. william L. Bailey, of Thorn
dale. Pa. Miss Algcr, Mr., Frederick VI.
AIgcr Ia student at Harvard Uriversityj,
Mr. Ctarle3B Pike,o Chicago Miss AIgeI'S
fi3ncel, and Mrs. LangdoI, Of Minn"a-
polls. anG her son, Mr.. Cavour s. LangIoI.
ami Russell Alger, who is home from HaF-
ward College. Mrs Bailey is the S4cre
tarv's daughter, and Mrs. Langdon is lis
cousin.
Secretary Long will take ADVANTAGE of
the brief holiday and make a short trip
down the Potomac On the naval tug Triton.
He viii be accom- panied by Mrs. Long Mss
Helen Long. Master Pierce Long, and ,diss
Margaret Long, who is studying ut tne
Johns Hopkins SchJOl. Arrangements have
been made TO serve a fine luncheon on
the boat, which, it may be we'll 20 cX-
plain, viii be provided at the sole expense
Of the Secretary This manner of spend
ing the day is due partly 20 the fact that
the Secretary has as yet no regular estab-
lishment III this city, and mainly to ills
desire to have an outing. The Secretary
and family nave apartments al tie Port
land.
Secretary Wilson, Of the Department OF
A AgricuIture, viii spend the day at home,
eating his Thanksgiving dinner with his
family. Miss Wilson, the kindly daughter OF
the Secretary Of A griculture, has planned a
festive occasion for four young friends OF
hers, who are attending school in George
town and at Bryn-Mawr
Postmaster General Gary and Mrs. Gary
will enjoy his Thanksgiving turkey at his
new residence, at No. 1701 Connecticut
avenue. The family gathering, which VIII
be strengthened by the presence of their
tour married daughters and their families.
will be an ideal one. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
James, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Levering, Mr..
and Mrs. f. E. Pegram. Mr. and Mrs
Harold Randolph, and Mr.. and Mrs. E. s.
Gary, with the group OF grandchildren, viii
De # tie family party.
Secretary Bliss will have his THANKSGIVING
dinner at his residence, at No. 1923 II
street, the house forming a part of the
Arlington Hotel, which was rented by the
secretary about a month ago His wife
md daughter have arrived from New York.
Secretary Gage will spend The day at his
nome. a few intimate friends will be
present at dinner
Attorney General McKenna will also dine
IT his home. There will be 10 guests, un-
ess invited by his daughters.
Commissioner Butterworth win have his
amily with him, at Cleveland, on Thanks
giving Day.
Acting Commissioner Greeley, OF the
'atent Office, viii eat his Thanksgiving
urkey with his family, but the pressure
II his duties during the absence of Com
missioner Butterworth has been so great
hat he may spend some bours at work
II his office
commissioner Hermann, Of the General
and OFFICE, will spend the day athis home,
70. 1914 Massachusetts avenue.
tlrst Assistant Secretary Ryan, of the |
Interior Department, has gone to his home |
n Kansas
Mr. Davis. Assistant Secretary of tho |
interior Department, will eat his Thanks |
lFlnS turkey ut his home, on Third street. |
lis household consists 9f himself and |
mother and father, and tomorrow will be |
he first time they have been away from
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