The age-herald., 1900-11-29
IN TRUE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING Today VIII Be Generally 0b-
 served LIKE THE PILGRIMS OF OLD Praise Services to the Lord and the Dispensation of charity-Foot : Ball and Turkey and
 Cranberry Sauce.
LIKE THE PILGRIMS OF OLD

anQS OI ADl6TlcduS VIII lOuey 5tfC unto the Lord for the great blessings he has bestowed upon the nation within the past twelve months.
 In nearly every hamlet in the United States divine services will be held today and many heart will be gladdened by a cheerful feast at midday. In hundreds of homes the gobble of the turkey is heard no more and the cranberry stock is greatly depleted.
 The long-haired athlete in his football garb is the lion of the day, and in nearly every city of consequence throughout the country college games will be played. All scores will be settled and the football sea- son ended
 In Birmingham Thanksgiving Day will be generally celebrated Many of the stores will close their doors and the holiday will be observed by practically all public insti- tutions. The post office will be open only from to 10 a. m., and there will be but one delivery delivery of mail. All bank doors will be closed, as will also the offices of the internal revenue collector.
 At o'clock this afternoon the public ercises and reception marking the opening of St. Vincent's Hospital will begin.
 At o'clock there will be football game between Clemson College of South Carolina and the University of Alabama at North
 
 The Public Schools
 The children of the public schools will assemble at 9 o'clock and participate in appropriate exercises to Thanksgiving. Each child will bring gift for the poor. Alter the exercises are ended the schools vii be dismissed and the pupils given the rest of the day 10 observe it as their pa- rents see fit.
 The charitable organizations will be busy throughout the day, and the efforts of the noble women and men engaged in this work will gladden. many sad hearts in the city of Birmingham. The boys at the East Lake Industrial School and the inmates of the Mercy Home will be cared for by the United Charities. Contributions will be received by Mrs. R. D. Johnston on the South High lands and Mrs. Tom Owen at 622 North Twenty-secopd street. Gifts will also be received at the Mercy Home. Any general gifts to the United Charities will be re- iceived at the institutionis headquarters in the Thompson Hotel.
 First Baptist
 There will be union Thanksgiving serv- ice at the First Baptist church this morn- ing, the sermon to be delivered by Rev. MT. Rtsher. It was the intention to have the union service alt the Southside Baptist church this year, but owing to the fact that revival Is in progress at the First church the service will be held there.
 Central Presbyterian.
 There will be Thanksgiving services at the Central Presbyterian Church this morning, the sermon being delivered by the pastor, Dr. L. S. Handley.
 Cumberland Church.
 At the First Cumberland Presby yterian church, corner Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street the Thanksgiving services will be conducted by the Endeavor Society, Mir Will Hale presiding. The pastor, Rev I. I ID. Steele will give a Short ahdraCS nv | Should We Be Thankful?" and How May We Show Our Gratitude?" will be told by Mir. J. w. Barritt. There will be bright songs, bright music and after the pro- gFamfne an informal social of one hour in the parlors of the church. Everybody, strangers and visitors especially will be cordially welcomed. Services will begin promptly at 7:45 p. m.
 Church of the Advent The regular annual Harvest Home" Fes- ti""' will he observed a the Church of the Advent today at Il o'clock A committee will be at the church all totfay to receive all contributions that may be sent in for distribution among the poor. i The st'~cices today at il a. m. will com prise the Prayer Book Form of Thanks giving" music and short sermon appro- priate to the occasion. Celebration of the Holy Communion this , morning at 7:90
 Third Presbyterian. There will be Thanksgiving services at the Third Presbyterian Church, Avenue and Twenty-second street, today at Ii o'clock, the pastor, Rev. J. A. Bryan, off, ciating. The offerings will be for the Syn odical Orphanage.
 First Presbyterian There will be two Thanksgiving services at the First Presbyterian Church today. The-First will be at Il o'clock and will be rI.r. Day. The sermon will be preached by the pastor, Dr. Curry; the choir will render ap- propriate music, and an offering will be made for the local charities of the city
 The second service will be a Thanksgiv- ing sociable commemorating the liquidation of a debt of $1S500 which has rested upon the church for some years. The members of the church are naturally happy over this event. A pleasing programme has been arranged, including addresses, the burning of the bonds, and the ladies will serve re- treatments. It is expected that every mem Der of the church will be present, and all the friends of the church are cordially in- vited to attend.
 Woodlawn The Woodlawn public schools will observe Thanksgiving Day as holiday. There will be union religious services at the Woodlawn Methodist Church this morning at Il o'clock conducted by Rev. J. G. Snede- COT of the Presbyterian Church. Second Presbyterian
 There will be Thanksgiving and prayer services at the Second Presbyterian Church, Avenue II and Fifteenth street, at 7:45 this morning. cordial invitation Is given all tc attend and thus recognize the Giver of every good and perfect gift. pr. Beard Appointments Rev Thomas J. Beard, general mission ary, will hold Thanksgiving services at St. Johns, Ensley, at S:30 a. m. Grace, Wood lawn, at Il a. m., and Brookside at 7:S0 D. m.
 Pollock Stephens Institute
 The Thanksgiving exercises at the Poi lock Stephens yesterday was marked suc- cess in every way. The programme con sisted of the reading of the Presidents proclamation, followed by the singing of the national anthem, after which there