Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-24
PEOPLE GIVE THANKS
Observance of the Day Under Presi-
dents Proclamation.
SERVICES In VARIOUS CITY CHURCHES
The Late War With Spain Pull pit
Theme.
ices In VARIOUS CITY CHURCHES
WORK OF CH A r 7 Y

Considered as a holiday for the home, TO
be enjoyed within the family circle ami
about the 1oIf site fireside. the weather to-
cay was an ideal Thanksgiving setting.
The snow -eli only TO melt soon it
touched the pavement, leaving the latter
wet and tha atmosphere charged with
moisture which was chilly and penetrating,
constituting altogether conditions which
would make day at home loom up III the
most attra give light. However. people
have been accustomed TO spend Thanhsgiv-
irg day. as a rule. out of DOORS enjoying
the winter air. anG perhaps, also. watching
some athletic contest. Hunting trips are
generally arranged for that day, and other
Outings also suitable to the season Of the
year But today many people stayed in
doors unless obliged to go out. The at
toEdance at the Various churches suffered
50 inewhat ir COnsCqJ encc. although in most
OF them services We're held in accordance
Win the lsCcian.atiCn of the President.
1he themes of the discourses were as
usual, OF EaticnaI character. and the
PfsacherS con:,cere1 various phases Of our
past year
JOY to the Sick.
The efforts made TO bring a little of the
Joy of the holiday to the sick and the un-
fortunate found expression in TIE various
Charitable institutions OF the city in a
more liberal bill of fare for the dinner. so
that the inmates had at least the physical
sense OF the meaning of the time OF good
cAeer Even at the jail. where those VINO
are at outs with society are placed for
safe keeping, and III the work house there
was some change in the matter OF the DIM
TO those interested In bicycle races ard
II horse races and i'll foot ball. the weather
neither dIsmayed nor discouraged. Tnev
sathered at these events and enjoyed the
contests in spite of the unfavoraoie condi-
uOns. So, altogether the obsL ry1uce NJ
IhanksSlving day in this city was We.
sustained in all its varied interests
The Presidents Proclamation.
The proclamation Of the President Of the
United States appointing the day Of
Thanksgiving. is as follows:
The approaching November brings to
mind the custom OF our ancestors, haloved
by time and rooted in our lnost sacred ira
dltons, of giving thanks 20 Almighty God
Tor ali the blessings He mas vouchsafed to
US during the past year.
Few years in our history have afforded
such cause for thanksgiving as this W.
nave been blessed hy abundant haryests
our trade and commerce have been wonder
iulS increased, our public credit has been
improved and strengthened, all sections of
our common country have been brought To-
eeIher ana knitted into closer bonds of
national purpose ard unity
Ihe skies have been for Il time darkeDe1
by the cloud Of war but as W.. were com
PEELED 10 take up the sword in the cause of
humanity We are permitted to rejoice that
the conflict has been of so brief duration
ana the losses have had TO mourn
thouSh SrleEous and important have beer
so Few, considering the great results ac-
complished, as to inspire us with gratitude
and praise to the Lord of Hosts We may
laud and magnify His Holy Name that the
Cessation of hOStilities came so soon ne 10.
spare both sides the countless sorrows and
disasters that attend protracted war
i therefore invite all my fellow citizens
as well those at home those who NAV
be at sea or sojournlng in foreign lands to
set apart and observe Thursday the 18th
day or November. as a day Of national
thanksgiving. to come together in their sew
eraI places Of worship for a service of
praise and thanks to Almighty God for all
the. blessings Of the year, for the niIdness
OF the seasons and the fruitfulness of the
Soil. Tor the continued prosperity of the
people. for the devotion and yal0ri of our
c1untrymeu. Tor the glOries Of our victory
ana the hope Of a righteous peace and to
pray that the Divine guidance which has
brought US heretofore to safety and honor
may be graCiously continued in the wears
to come"
In accordance with the spirit OF the fore
going most of the churches OF all denomf-
nations had some form Of observance in
many Of them sermons being delivered In
the majority Of cases the war was referred
70 by the pulpit orators.