Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-23
PROCLAMATION.
PROCLAMATION.
THANKSGIVING DAY
PROCLAMATION

The pilgrim Fatbers upon the bleak and
barren shore OF New England Offering thanks
guidance across the tempestuous sea. furnish
ed ms an example Of Christian fidelity which
il has long been the custom Of the American
people in nation and in State 70 faithfully
recognize. by setting apart AZ this season.
day upon which We lay aside material things
and render thanks 70 God for the wonderful
gifts He has so abundantly bestowed upon
US. and implore His Divine Guidance for our
future welfare and happiness.
As the day for observing this established
custom approaches, the people Of our beloved
State should contemplate the abundant rea-
sons which we have, for making public ac-
lnowledcment Of the favors bestowed upon
gifts. 'D'
Peace and prosperity have joined in pro
noting the happiness Of our people.
The husbandman has been amply rewarded
by the fruits Of his labor.
The activities in trade and commerce have
offered the mechanic aud the laborer aoun.
dant opportunity TO procure regular and
profitable employment
We have Deon spared from calamity and
serious pestilence and in no particular have
our spiritual and material interests suffered
Conscious Of their duty 20 humanity our
citizens have contributed generously OF tneir
possessions. 20 relieve the suffering and dis
tress Of their fellow creatures beyond the
seas. and we join with the people OF our
! common country in the spirit Of sincere hue
u
for that Divine Guidance which has ever
kept our country free from the lust Of con-
quest and the evils Of commercial covetouH-
ness which have brought sorrow, distress,
disaster and ruin 20 other nations.
Mindful Of the heritage transmitted 20 Va
I by those noble patriots who founded the
government out Of which this great republic
has grown, have developed the resources
OF our country, achieving success, not
I through tho supremacy OF triumphant WAT.
but by the pursuit and practice Of the arts
OF peace.
Let us then fervenily pray that our coun.
/ try may continue in the enjoyment Of these
/ favors
THEREFORE,. +. Charles R. Miller. Gov.
ernor Of the State Of Delaware, do designate
! THURSDAY
| THE TH1RTIFTH DAY Of NOVEMBER,
AS DAY OF
THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER
Upon that day. lay aside your cares and
| anSieties and Join in rendering thanks 90
! Almighty God for tho blessings which have
/ been vouchsafed in the past and ask a con
| tipuance OF His guidance for the future. that
/ we msy faithfully discharge the duties which
may come 20 as as citizens Of our country and
! our State asking for strength and wisdom "a
| support with fidelity those principles and
high. ideals. without which we cannot hope
| 60 continue free and independent nation.
~ TESTIMONY WHEREOF,
Charles r. Miller, Governor Of tht
State Of Delaware, have here
! unto set my hand and caused tbs
Great Seal 20 be affixed AZ Dover
J tSEALl his twentieth day Of November, 10
the year of our Lord one Thousand
nine hundred and sixteen. and On
the year Of the Independence 81 the
United States Of America. the one
hundred and forty-hrst
CHAs r MILLER
geo H. HALL.
nov2s.1t Secretary Of state.