Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-29
Special Services Draw Large
Crowds to Houses of Wor-
ship - Patriotic Sermons
Heard.
Football Game a Special
Feature of the Afternoon
". M. G. A. and Y. w.
G. A. Keep Open House
During the Day.

tingly observed today by the citizens
of Boise. A driZzling rain fell, but 1t
did not dampen the ardor of the crowd
which filled the churches this morning
to overlooking for the special ser
vices on the day when this nation bows
Its head in thanksgiving for the bless
tngs showered upon it,
Union Thanksgiving services were
held in three churches. At the First
Presbyterian church, in the business
district the largest number or wor-
shippers were present In the United
Presbyterian church in the northern
part of the city the union service for
the residents of that territory were
largely attended. In South Boise the
Second Presbyterian church was filled.
Rev. j. George Cunningham preached
q scholarly Thanksgiving sermon.
At ST. Michaers cathedral and Christ
Church, Episcopal the usual Thanks
giving services were held. AT both
churches the attendance was large. AT
the former the decorations consisted 'f
fruits and vegetables, which were
banked about the altar, and later pre-
scented to ST. Luke's hospital, together
with the offering. Dean chamberlain
preached an eloquent sermon in which
he pointed out the many things for
which this nation should be thankful.
although at war. He especially men
toned the bountiful harvest, the de-
lightful, mild winter which aided in the
conservation of coal. the sterling man
hood and womanhood of this nation
who so readily and gladly gave their
services for the cause of liberty and
love of home for which this nation en-
tered the great conflict.
At St Johns cathedral Rev. Father
Remi S. keyzer preached a powerful
patriotic sermon following the high
mass service at 10 O'Clock.
PATRIOTIC DECORATIONS.
Special music was rendered at all
the churches. The decorations were of
the patriotic order, flags and bunting
being largely used.
At the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation a large crowd of boys gathered
and enjoyed games. sports and music
a greater part of the day.
delightful Thanksgiving dinner
was served at the Y. w. c. A. rooms to
20 young ladies. 1t was a big home
dinner with turkey and all the extras,
and was thoroughly enjoyed by the
young people who were away from
home ties. The rooms were open all
day and many young ladies enjoyed the
privileges.
The Salt Lake Boise football game
this afternoon brought out large
crowd despite the drizzle and again
patriotism was demonstrated by the
large number of flag decorated auto
mobiles about the grounds.
Rev H. j. Reynolds, pastor of the
Christian church, who preached the
union Thanksgiving sermon at the
First Presbyterian church, pointed out
that America was the only nation in the
great family of nations which observed
a special day for giving thanks for its
blessings. His sermon was strongly
patriotic. He declared that Columbia
had never drawn the sword except in
the cause of human liberty. His ser
mon was thoroughly enjoyed by the
large congregation. He spoke in part
as follows:
"Surely all nations have been blest
for He sendeth' His rain upon the just
and the unjust He is kind TO the un-
thankful and the evil. Yet only the
United States of America, the Goot
Samaritan of the world, glorifies Goo
by setting apart day for all the peo-
ut is as genuinely patriotic to be-
grateful as it is to buy liberty bonds OIL
do Red Cross work or enlist under the
flag for service beyond the sea. There
are so many things for which we ough
to thank God that we need to develoI
the grace of gratitude to the fullest de
gree. First of all, we ought to thanh
God for the unspeakable gift of Hi
IT, nib hau nj
even the forgiveness of our sins. He il
both able and willing to save all whit
enlist under the banner of the Cross.
IN DAYS OF WAR.
sTn these dark days of mans inhu
mainly to man, while all the world i
walking through the valley Of tn
shadows, we instinctively turn to tn
Book of Life and read where it say
that death Is swallowed up in victory
and Join with the great apostle in Civ
ing thanks to God who giveth us tn
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ
while we depreciate war and for
long time sought earnestly to remain a
peace, war has been thrust upon US. w
can no longer think of peace until W
have fought the battle through. LIE
us thank God that American courag
is unsurpassed among men.
God had America ready for such
time as this. America was ready sen
timentally. Americans love liberty an
Justice and mercy. Columbia ha
never unsheathed her sword save i
the good cause of human libert!
America is the fountain head of dem
ocracy. We were not military PEG
pie. Our tastes are pacific. Blu
.when in the course Of human event
there arose the need Of men and mono
and lendership to save the world fror
he clutches Of the war devil. Americ
i 80 ready. thank God. The nations