The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1904-11-19
GOVERNOR YARDAMAN'S
PROCLAMATION FOR
THANKSGIVING DAY.

IIAlNhOUAIIlNu ia 4 .
|pvelIs on States Material Prosperity
and riateriaI Riches; are an Essential
element In the Development OF a
perfect citizenship Let us Remem-
her the Poor with Our Substance.
Jackson, Miss, Nov. IA. Governor
Ivardaman this afternoon issued the fol-
hOvipg Thanksgiving proclamation:
nMaterial prosperity prevails through
H. length and breadth Of our common-
.xealth, the seasons have been propltious
Ina most bounteously has the soil re-
kponded to the sturdy stroke Of the hon..
IN husband. In all the walks Of life.
Among all the classes Of our people, in
$yery department OF commerce and trade
Mere is an air Of thrift and expression
N satisfaction, produced by the con-
$ciousness of plenty. While the real
kreatness Of state or people is not de-
<srmined by the measure of material
tcbes, full bins and boarded gold. but
hther by the intellectual qualities OF its
len and women, yet material riches are
IA essential element in the process of
lie Development OF perfect citizenship.
" 1.-THE exaltation Of the ideal. the
|saching up after the perfect, unfailing
burage Of conviction and steadfast
4urpose to do right are the splendid
lIuit Of the highest civilization; to be
lankful for those qualities and grateful
br that condition which blesses our ma.
Trial existence is beautifully in accord
ilh the eternal fitness OF things.
x <atitude for favors received is payment
The giver in the priceless currency of
human heart, the highest tribute to
s ! soul. 1t is we'll, therefore, for a |
Iople SO abundantly blessed as the peo- |
Of Mississippi have been, to step
5 ide from the crowded and dusty high
BY Of life, and, under the green shade |
peace and prosperity, to spend one |
" in profound contemplation of their |
iebtedness to the great God Of the |
Diverse and to make public acknowi-
gment of His infinite goodness to |
km.
Therefore, I, James X. Vardaman,
bYemor Of the State Of Mississippi, do |
reby designate and set apart Tnurs-
~ 24tH day Of November, as a day
bsah giging and prayer, and d iazl
VI oI,serynilcs Izl6 /.
llsi busineSB 81 sdsp6iid5d and Ietf
AZ people assemble in their usual |
ices OF worship, and with prayer and
gs Of praise devoutly testify their
dtude to the Giyer Of every good
perfect gift, for all that He has done
US in the year that has passed, for |
exemption from the scourge of pesti-
zee and our deliverance from riot and !
emal disorder which has inflicted |
Ter sections OF our common country.
Grave problems confront the people
Mississippi, together with most of the
er Southern States of this Republic,
prescribed as they are in dealing
? such problems by the organic law
The Nation, which law may be en-
ced by an unfriendly hand, it will
lot wisdom, courage and patriotism
fhe highest order to meet the difficult
and solve them.
Inc right thing must be done, but it
b be done at the right time. Often,
Par, will the provocations Of deeds of |
Scretion be great, but let us remem-
mat He that is slow to wrath is of |
understanding, but he that is hasty
spirit exalteth folly. With hearts
nlng with great responsibility OF the
sent, upon which is grated the fu-
pregnant with vital interests to our
ple, let US earnestly invoke the coun-
Oh him who has promised 'to give
y 70 them that sit in darkness and in
shadow Of death, and guide our feet
lhe way OF peace. And there
con the day thus set apart re-
On Of families, sanctified and chast-
Oy tender memories and associa-
and let the social intercourse of |
nus with pleasant "reminiscences re-
'ne ties of affection and strengthen
Oonas OF kindly feeling, and while
onloy the good things Of the world,
iiuits OF judiclous toll and prudent
ana give thanks for the same, be
'nat we do not forget that truly
eiu hearts are inclined to deeds OF |
flty and love.
y he great bank OF eternity be-
'le greatest credit will be given to
"no mas contributed most to the |
u human Joy, who has planted a
] IN the fainting heart of despair
Ais'ed 1t with the sunshine of hope,
Nuo mas painted the pallid cheek Of |
WIN the rose of health and happi-
Let US therefore remember the
'~our substance; it will enhance |
pNaSure OF our own conditions and
@ suur praise and Thanksgiving more
p'aoie In the sight of the Lord"
'bob' NIGER SOIL WERE
ALIVE.
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