The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-29

Thanksgiving services in the churches of Montgomery yesterday were largely attended. It seemed from the number or people who left their homes to join the devotional exercises in gratitude for the bountiful blessings bestowed during the past year. that a spirit of thanksgiving rested over the city and moved one and all to lift up unanimous voice to the Ruler of the Universe
 The day was an ideal Thanksgiving Day It came in with thanksgiving weather and went out with the same beatifc element. The air was crisp, yet balmy enough to make wraps uncom- fortable.
 The largest of the Thanksgiving ser vices was the union service at the First Baptist Church, which was participated gomery. The vast auditorium of the church was filled and many sat in the gallery
 The music was a special feature and the pastors of the several churches parti- cipated in the union service.
 On the pulpit were seated Rev. A. J. Lamar, pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church: Rev. w. D. Gay, pastor of the Adams Street Baptist Church; Rev. B. F. Marshall pastor of the Perry Street Methodist Church; Rev. VI. Il. ft0ltt pdStuE Ot tHc Siay tch oeA 0c' Methodist Church; Rev. A. l.. Andrews, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church; Rev. N. l.. Anderson. pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church; Rev, E. c. Nave, pastor of the West End Methodist Church and Rev. c. A. Stake ly, pastor of the First Baptist Church.
 The choir was under the direction of Professor A. M. Burbank. Professor E L. Merriam presided at the organ. The members of the choir were Professor A. M. Burbank, Marshal King, W. L. Van Pelt, June Pierce, Miss Elizabeth Winter Miss Eliza Arlington. Mrs. l.. J. Richard son and Mrs.. P. |. Minderhout ;@-f Among the distinguished members oi the congregation was Governor William D. Jelks,
 After a prelude and song by the choil Rev. B. F. Marshall offered a prayer Dr.. Stakeiy read President Roosevelt: Thanksgiving proclamation and Gov ernor Jelks's Thanksgiving proclamation The choir sang ::All hail the power o Jesus Name.'' after which Rev. w. D Anderson offered a prayer. Fear ye no o Israel" was then sung by MT. Marsha King.
 Rev. A l.. Andrews was the first tt speak to the congregation. He said thil was Thanksgiving service and ther' was one privilege which should not b. overlooked
 "we fail in this hour of Thanksgiving and praise if we do not contribute tt some worthy institution, he said. '"Ther' has been unanimity among the pastor' of Montgomery to donate the collection at this service to the City Inhrmary | an institution conducted for charity, al | ndenominational institution.
 "So this morning let our thoughts g out to that institution and let us hav a liberal collection" Miss Elizabeth Winter sang the offer tory, T will extoll Thee. o Lord" l The collection was taken and nea | sum was realized for the City Infirmary
 Rev. E. c. Nave requested the congre | gation to stand and sing My Couptr,
 'tis of Thee" after which Dr. A. I
 Lamar preached the Thanksgiving ser | mon.
 Dr. Lamar took khis text, the 111tl Psalm. as suggestive of Thanksgiving | thoughts.
 'In this series of anthems" he said i've find after the lapse of all these cen turies and the great changes that hav occurred. that this Psalm voices ou sentiments perfectly. and as we read thi old Psalm today we find it filled witt thoughts that should i'll our hearts oi | thanksgiving occasions"
 | He said he was always glad to se Thanksgiving Day come.
 1 It Is a good thing: we need such day said he. "One of the greatest sin is ingratitude to God. It Is so easy t | forget -Ism, while every hour and mo | ment Is crowned with His kindness. Tn