The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-01

foundation. Tradtionally he bases It upon the resurrection of Jesus Christ Tn history he bases 1t upon the best pniio- sophie thought of the race. In himselr he bases it upon that hope begotteh in him by the grace of God in Jesus Christ.
 "Iife belongs to the servant or 1ou' because fife is a divine gift. Jesus was the best illustration of one possessing lite the world has ever seen lay down my life. I take up my life,' He says He could use life to be the everlasting Son of the Father, or to be a babe nesting in his mothers arms. He so possessed life He could use it to give life. We only truly possess that which we can use Life belongs to the servant of God, be- cause from the Father he has learned how to use it. Death belongs to him. It may cut him off from many things, but it cannot break the handclasp of God
 "All things are yours; therefore give thanks Being Gods child you are an heir of God, and He is the sole owner in fee simple of the universe"
 
 For Mercy Home.
 At the conclusion of the sermon Rabbi Newfield occupied the pulpit and paid a tribute to Dr. Duncan for his eloquent sermon. He then went on to tell of the Mercy Home and It's objects. He spoke of it's condition and what might be ex- pected of 1t in the future, provided 1t be given the support of the Christian people of the city, and urged that everybody join in the good work He had the undivided attention of the big assemblage through out. Afterwards a collection was taken up for the Home and the amount of $l22 was collected.
 On the southside the religious services were also we'll attended and especially at the Baptist church. The Rev. Dr. H. M. Wharton, the popular evangelist, occupied the pulpit of the southside Baptist church and his Thanksgiving sermon was con sidered very powerful. Many portions Of his text were pathetic and more than once | did he bring tears to the eyes of his hear CTS. He used for his text: What shall render unto the Lord for all His bene- fts?' He asked the congregation to give an offering for the Orphans Home and a neat sum was raised. Another special service was conducted by him at the church last night and revival meetings will be conducted during the remainder | of the week. Services will be held at l' o'clock in the morning and 7;SO oclocF in the evenings.
 | frt., at the Third Presbyterian church and tho Rev. J. A. Bryan delivered the sermon Last night he conducted special services at the church and the sermon was preach ed by the Rev. C. c. Weaver. pastor ol the Woodlawn Presbyterian church. Al the latter church yesterday morning, the service was we'll attended and collection was taken for the benefit of the Orphans Home at Talledega. Subscriptions were freely made and a goodly sum was raised for the inmates of this institution.
 Dinner at Jail.
 At noon all attention was given to the annual Thanksgiving feast. While the citizens were enjoying spread of every thing that the local markets could afford the less fortunate were being cared for IT the city and county jails The prisoners were surprised with an excellent dinner which was set before them at the noor hour There were over two hundred pris oners to be fed and It cost quite a sun to arrange the menu for them. After tho feasts a return of thanks was made tt Sheriff Burgln, Warden Mccoy and Jailel Pinson.
 The public schools of the city and coun ty observed the holiday by closing ano allowing the children to take a day of from their studies. Several of the different rooms in the grammar schools had exer' cises in enumeration of the day, whicl consisted of drills and a short musica programme. These occurred at the usua time for school and lasted for about ar hour. The parents of the children had been invited, and despite the disagreeablt weather a great many attended. The rooms had been elaborately decorated foi the occasions and presented very pa. triotic appearance. The pupils of the l Paul Hayne school presented a little drama at the school in the forenoon. r which there were scenes of the days Of Thanksgiving in the days gone by and the present time. The participants in the drama were William Heidt. Gus Moore Herbut Kenney. Paul Schwartz Harold Lewis. Miss Mary Bryan, Miss Kathleen Ferguson, Miss Nellie Cosby Miss Mary | Bryan. Miss Florne Hodges, Miss Mattie