The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-27
GOOD CHEER RF|GNS
THROUGHOUT CITY
III
No Home but Has Its Thanks.
giving Spread, and All Find
Cause for Gratitude.

were duly respected. A search for
something new or out of the ordinary
was unsuccessful Twas the old, old
story-the story that one would not
wish to have changed grateful peo-
pie giving thanks for blessings re-
ceived.
Distinctly home day, many happy
family reunions marked it's observance.
Absent members came from far and
near to make the household complete.
Many of these family gatherings caus-
ed a pang of regret by the intrusion
of sad memories of the happenings
since other Thanksgivings. A few va
cant chairs told their own story Of dear
ones who have been, but are not now;
but, as best could be- these recollec-
lions were forgotten in the remem-
brance that there is ever something
for which. to offer thanks. .
Turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin
and mince pies. The regulation menu
was to be found almost everywhere,
in the home, the hotel and the restau-
rant. So active were the numerous
charitable Organizations in seeking out
the needy that it is doubtful whether
single family failed to partake of some
of the good things to eat that form an
important adjunct to the observance Of
the day. The inmates of the poor farm
and workhouse were not forgotten, nor
was due provision omitted for the un-
fortunates in the clutches of the law.
The day Was observed as a holiday
by public officials, railroads and COM
| mercial house generally. Those that
remained in town experienced little diff
| ficulty in passing a pleasant day. Many
of the churches held appropriate serv-
ices in the morning.
Many Forms Of Diversion.
Special matinees were given at the
Metropolitan and Grand in the after
| noon. The younger folks, and not a
few of the older ones, too, patronized
the uptown skating Kinks. Judging
from the attendance, the one at Dale
and Laurel was an especial favorite.
There was also skating at Como De-
voices Of the ancient game of curling
were found at the Selby avenue Kinks.
| Excitement ran high over the Min
nesota- Wisconsin football game and
ilcontributed largely to the number of
people on the streets during the after
noon hours. A crowd of several hun
dred enthusiasts bravedS the cold and
stood for hours on Fourth street, be-
tween Robert and Minnesota, listening
to the returns from Madison. Per-
sonal comfort seemed to be forgotten
and general good nature reigned.
| Under more comfortable conditions
| the game was followed by a large gath
ering Of members and their friends in
the rooms of the Commercial club. Re-
| freshments were served and the occa-
sion was enlivened by an excellent mu-
| steal programme from 2:30 to 5. The
movements of the pigskin across the
miniature gridiron hung in one of the
Erooms was intently watched and every
play in favor of the home team loudly
| applauded by both ladies and gentle
| men,
/ e Turkey Tasted Like Money.
Any one who had turkey yesterday
ate real money, for there was not a
bird of any size sold that cost the
purchaser Emuch less that a 81 bill.
This was on the basis Of 20 cents a
pound, and the majority of the tur-
keys sold called for an investment in
| excess of 81. Despite the increase in
price the commission men say there
| never was ia better trade in the ma
tional bird than this year. House
| wives demanded them. no latter the
| cost.
Every charitable institution had it's
quota of turkey and the accompany
| ing menu Of other good things At
the county jail Sheriff Justus saw that
the prisoners had all they could eat,
while Chiefs@of Police O'Connor was
just as solicitious for the comfort of
| those enjoying privacy at the city
| jail The workhouse authorities like
| wise saw that those under their care
| were provided for literally.
AT the city7 and county poorhouse
turkey and mfnce pie was a feature.
and the Epworth League of the As
bury Park NJ. E. Church added to the
occasion by treating the inmates to a
programme of music and readings.
| Good Cheer in Every Home.
If there was a family in st. Paul
that went hungry it was not the fault
| of the charitable organizations or the
Salvation Army, for never was the
drag-net of charity more effective in
| it's roundup. Every section of the
city was searched for it's poor and
homeless, and wherever family or in
| dividual was found a well-filled bas-
k6I Was prOFlu6Q.
1 Football games were pulled off in
| plenty-that is, amateur games-but
| the big one at Madison got all the at
| tention.
| Many Danced Last Night.
Last night nearly every available
| hall in the city was filed with dancers.
The Packers union, of South ST. Paul,
| held its second social of the season at
Federation hail. The event was large
| ly attended and very successful. The
| union was organized only three
/ months ago. but has membership of
| over a thousand. The committee in
charge of the dance was George
Steep, I. B. Gilbert, Louis Soda skiwtz,
George Willis, J. Dugan, Guy Williams
and Nels Carlson.
An enjoyable entertainment and ball
| was given last night in Mozart hall by
the local branch of the National As
| ISOLATION of Stationary Engineers. The
programme consisted Of a wrestling
| match for the lightweight champion
| ship of st. Paul, between Pearl Smith
| and Harold Berger, which was de-
| clared draw; followed by vaudeville
| acts and a boxing contest of five
| rounds between George Barton and
| Pat Ebbs. Dancing began at 10.
The Hebrews. Ladies Aid society
gave its eighth annual ball at Elks'
| hall last night and the attendance was
l ,ic,I,1 ILL.,