The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

a particularly jolly affair The Puri'
tans gave thanks very solemnly, realiz.
4ag that it was only by a special dis
pensation that they had anything tC
give thanks for.
But their descendants and followers
have made the day a jolly one
Whats the use of feeling Thankful
if you don't show it in exuberance OF
spirits?" they ask. AS a result, the
family comes together at Thanksgiv-
ing as much to have a gay time as to
do full justice to the turkey and the
cranberry sauce. Amusement is ex-
pected along with a good dinner.
Since three, sometimes. four gen
erations are usually represented at a
Thanksgiving reunion the amuse-
ments planned by the hostess should
be adapted to all ages. 1t is safe to
shy however, that every one, from
the oldest great-grandfather to the
youngest fodder, is going to be youth
full on that day, SO almost any
sport that is jolly will suit all the
guests.
The turkey race is sure to interest
every one. 1t is one of the widest
games that ever grandparents entered
into side by side with their own
grandchildren. A grandmother who did
it says that she bushes still, year
later to think that she was guilty of
50 undignified a proceeding. Fut there
is always a twinkle in her eye when
she mentions the event, and those who
saw her racing say that she was the
most charming picture of all the HI
lariOus group.
The race was arranged on the plan
of the animal and bird races that have
lately relieved the ennui of society.
But instead of racing all sorts of diff
ferent creatures, from peacock to
kitten, the trotters were all fine, Wig
orous young turkeys, well fed and fit
for the fray.
After an ample Thanksgiving din
ner the guests were led out to the
yard where the turkeys awaited their
drivers. They tossed their heads as
proudly as race horses and showed
genuine spirit. They were harnessed
lightly with gaudy red ribbons, and
when each guest had the reins in hand
the birds were lined up ready for the
signal. Only one grandmother was
present and she demurred. But it
was in vain; the youngsters refused to
race without her. so at the signal off
she went with the others.
keys, fairly dragging their drivers be-
hind them, and pell nell came the
drivers. running as fast as they could
to keep up.
Mines ahead" shouted grand
father, Justify His glasses bobbed off,
but still he ran on.
you can't beat met" squealed a six
year-old close behind him.
MY turkeys the winner of the
whole lot" the father remarked calm
ly, running easily behind his laggard,
at the rear of the line.
Grandmother said never a word.
She had made up her mind at last to
enter the race, and as long as she
had, she was going into it to win. She
has never given up the dainty little
lace cap that used to be a fashion
was charming to see the strings of it
f1utter. Close behind her turkey she
ran, making steady progress and not
frightening the bird with shouts. And
the upshot of the affair was that
grandmother reached the goal ahead
of all the rest.
I'm dreadfully ashamed of myself"
she said. as she received the prize,
beautiful book of Thanksgiving poems.
but as long as I went into the race
at all, I'm so glad I Won"
A First Thanksgiving is a charm
ing party. 1t is supposed to
be a reproduction of the original cele-
bration which the Puritans INDUCED
in, but it usually turns out to be a
jollier affair than they ever had in
their grim old lives.
Such a party can be made as elab-
crate as time and money will permit
The essential thing is that all the
guests come in Puritan costume.
Their varied ages make the scene
Charming one. Bright young faces
are more than ever bewitching in the
frame of white cap.
Any simple gown of dark color can
be utilized for the costume. Rip off
all the trimming, reduce it to the Sc
verest skirt and bodice, and it will do.
although a gown made for the pur-
pose would be better, as 1t could have
the full gathered skirt, which your own
gown probably have not. The broad
white kerchief and hat are the effec-
tive points in the makeup The chill
dren are charming in these, and the
grandmother will be as charming as
they.
The men must be coaxed to wear
costumes If the picture is to be per-
feet. They probably will rebel.
"Oh, l can't bother. You wear the
costume. l haven't time. Let me go
as l am"
That is what the father will say
when he is tired and busy.
IT'S silly. Let the girls dress up"
That is What the biggest brother will
say with an air of superiority.
Don't let them have their way. Get
the costumes ready for them, then coax
them not to spoil your party. You
know best how to do that
Rummage among the old clothes for
golf trousers or boys short trousers
or long trousers that you can shorten.
The golf plaids can be dyed at home
Make long capes like those in the pic
lures of the Puritans. In fact, you
can't work UP any of these costumes
unless you study the pictures care
fully. Look in some United States his
tory for them. Notice the form of the
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