Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 8

"8 THE IXECATUR DAILY HEKALD. Wednesday Nor HAD A BEAN SOUP SUPPER of Dunham Post Enjoy Social Time at Their Hall. SOMETHING ABOUT THANKSGIVING I '5 11 i II I Thanksgiving day is a religious festival observed particularly in New England. The ecoasional observance of Thanksgiving day was not unusual SPEECH AND MUSIC. In Europe in olden days, and such a day was observed in Leyden, Holland, Oct.

3, 1575, the first anniversary of the deliverance of that city from siege. The custom was brought into this country by the Pilgrims who left Holland in 1620 on the Mayflower. After the first harvest of the colonies, at Plymouth in 1621, Governor Bradford sent four' men out fowling, that they "might after a mora specially manner rejoice together. In July 1623, a day of fasting and oraver waa annainted Last night Dunham post gave a bean soup supper in the G. A.

R. hall. Four large tables were used. The beans were served in tin cups. There was also an Abundance of black coffee, corn bread.

pork and pickles. Later In the evening Ice cream and cake were served. After the supper a programme was riven. The G. A.

R. band first played several Then the entire post arose and united In singing "Amer-Iqa." The Van Hall orchestra was present and furnished some very nice music. Ruthle O'Banlon recited a pa- count of drought Rain came while the colonists iriouc selection. The principal event of the program was the address by A. Macintosh.

Mr. Macintosh related several incidents pertaining to the civil war period. the speech the O. A. R.

quartette sang. 'The evening was Intended primarily as a social gathering. In the first part of the evening the post held its regu- lar meeting. wera praying, and the governor apoointed a day of thanksgiving, which waa observed with special religious services. The Charlestown records show a similar change of fast' day Into Thanksgiving in 1631, on account of the arrival of supplies.

The next day Governor Winthrop, of tha Massachusetts Bay Colony recommended a day of thanksgiving on account of an action of tha British privy council favorable to tha coloniea. Tha governor of Plymouth Colony was invited to join in this About this tima tha recommendation Indicates that Thanksgiving had become an annual custom in tha Massachusetts Bay Colony. An annual thanksgiving does appear to have been observed in the Plymouth Colony until about 1680. Sometimes mora than one day in tha year waa appointed for Thanksgiving. Tha earlier of these recommendations ware at different seasons of tha year and for apecial reasons, particularly for tha arrival of shipa with provisions and new colon ists, but the later wera mora generally recommended for tha harvest and were held in tha fall Mine Workers Meet.

members of local No. 781, United Mine Workers of America, held a meet-Ing last night and received four new members. Clve a rnrar. 'Bay Leaf camr. N.

A ThanksKlvinir offprlna- nf in ami presented it to the invalid daughter of Neighbor Sadie Jones. The committee In chance was eomnospd nf Roitio sn. feV, Mary Cooper and Pauline Schueke. of the. year or early in winter.

Occasional days of thanksgiving wera appointed THANKSGIVING SALE OF LINENS Belgian Cloths. Table Damask Church News Our line of the justly celebrated Bel- 72-inch Bleached Damask in five ret. by the Dutch Governors of New Netherlands in 1644 up to 1664 and by tha English Governors of New York in 1755 and 1760. During the war of tha Revolution day of thanks giving was recommended by Congress and was ob gian Soft Bleached Linens the best tv designs. Beautiful finish.

Sold read. THE. EPISCOPAL SYNOD MEETS larly at 68c. grade that is sold in this market, in 2 Sale price 21 and 2i yard widths and in 2. 2, 3, served nationally.

After tha general Thanksgiving Gathering Occurs in Springfield cember 5 and 6. December 5 and 6 the Episcopal Synod will convene In Sprinefield at 7Z-inch full bleached satin finish All 3J, 4 and 4J yard lengths. Ranging in official, recommendation of Thanksgiving day was mainly confined to New Engfand, where regular annual -proclamations wera issued by tha governors of tha States, and the day was observed almost universally with relig-ioua services, and waa tha principal aocial and homo festival of tha year. Tha Protestant Episcopal church ratified, in 1879, the recommendation for an annual day of thanksgiving, and it waa set down for the First Thursday of November, unless another day ba appointed by. the civil authorities.

Other bodies made occasional ree. ommehdations for a day of thanksgiving, and various local customs prevail, ad in different parts of tha country. Tha day of Thanksgiving was not regularly-recommended by ha governor, of New York-until 1817, and its adop for peace in 1784 there was no national appointment tion in tha Southern States was much later. In 1855 Governor Johnson of Vir- ginia, recommended a day of thanksgiving, but in 1857 Governor Wise, on being requested to do so, refused publicly because ha was unauthorized to interfere in religious matters. In 1858 thanksgiving proclamations ware issued by tha governors of eight of the Southern States.

In 1862 and 1863 President Lincoln issued procla-mationa recommending apecial thanksgiving days for victory, and he issued a national proclamation of the annual thanksgiving in 1863 and 1864. Since President Lincoln's last Thanksgiving proclamation each President has issued one annually aa well aa the governors of tha varioua states and the mayors of the principal cities. Custom fixed the day tha last Thursday in Linen Damask, no dresing whatever, price from $3.50 per yard will wash and wear beautifully, worth the Pro Cathedral. Delegates will be $1.75 down to for a thanksgiving day until Washington in 1789 by request of Congress, recommended a day of thanksgiving for tha adoption of tha constitution. our price, per yard 93c present rrom ail over the diocese, ln-eluding twenty towns, and arrange- mentn Will he inn 1t onturt.ln thtam Napkins to match the Belgian Cloths.

At per dozen, S7.50. $6.00. An 72-inch full bleached satin finish, all at the homes of the parishoners of i The second thanksgiving proclamation issued by" $5.00. $4.25, $3.75 and ibd.UU linen Irish Damask, in five patterns. com me fro Cathedral and Christ church.

The sessions will last all day and evening and at noon on both days Extra hiah arid imnnrted Washington was in 1795 on account of tha suppression of insurrection. Tha next thanksgiving spot and floral. Would be cheap at 85c Our price 2C finished Damask NaDkins: a mm 16x16, per dozen WUiUU for peace was appointed by Madison, by request of luucueon win De served at tae Orphan- age of the Holy Child by the guilds of Christ and St. Piinl' iitrpitM Best quality German Mercerized Dam- Congress in April, 1815. asK, win not lose its luster by wash Pa.ttcaoths.

In connection witkt)e Synod, Uhe-Woman's auxiliary -to-- the general ing, norm ooc per yard. Our price OOC Thanksgiving Sale of Art and Fancy Goods. Irish Satin Damask Pattern Cloths In wnm oi missions win noia us diocesan meeting at the Odd Fellows' temple. A most interesting rn-nerrnm hinc Thanksgiving Sale of Shoes mm. 20-inch Napkins, to match very choice designs, such as Easter $1.25 8ilver Shaving Mugs in a varie arranged for this department by the I Ink Stands, White Metal," ftf ailver plated ZOC Lily, Pansy, Shamrock, Chrysanthe ty of patterns.

There is not a presiueni, airs. Ji A. Shively of Springfield. Members will also attend Doylies nicer present for a gentleman. Women'.

Vicl Kid, Box of Men's Patmt Colt, Velour, Box Gun Metal Shoee, in button. Calf and Vici Kid, lace or BIu- Blucher or lace. Heavy or light cher styles. Goodyear welt with soles. Patent leather or kid extra heavy soles.

Regularly mum, Water. Spot, etc. Regular $1.50 Ash Tray, antique bronza finish i rum an over tne state, tne sessions to Handsome Shaving Brush with value. We have it in 2. 3.

31 cxiena over two days. Hemstitched fine Linen Damask Doy- Shaving Mug, Jewel Box, white metal, ailver 4 yard lengths. Price The revival sen-Ices being held at ft "es, aaimy designs. 7x7 Per $5.00 down to per yard wnn mat kio tops. All sizes sold for $150.

Special from 2 to 8. Width A to EE. for Wednesday plated, padlock shape, with In ne l. a. cnurcn are proving very heloful to those attenriinir lh.ni loct aozen I Napkins to match the above natterna.

evening Reverend lnman preached the neguiarry sold at $2.50. Special for Wadne. Silver Candle Sticks, ly finished. A rare The Florsheim Wet-Defy Hunting a ma per Beautiful- tux lu, per (ft I an dozen 140 scription "Love Laughs at Locks" Paper Weight dy SI. 9 8 n.9 Boots.

Special for Boots. Snecial far $2.60 seriiiuii, uis auojeci Deing, Miracles Wrought Through Faith." The meeting was good and the discourse was dozen bargain for White Metal Wednesday $1.1111 14x14, per TC dozen 3 I I 0 appreciated very much by those pres Square-and Round Pattern Cloths: Williams BrOS Special Men'. Crom. Bootee hand Tobacco Jars in plain and Tif ilver plated Cupid Head ent, juusic was xurnisned Dy a choir. After the Fringed Linen Damask Doyliest 2ix2J, fany glass.

Handsome silver sewed. Special Shoe at $3.00. each Ink Well Skull, Pipe and book lids; $5.00 down Ing was held In which ail the church members took nart. One Wednesday 93c $1.00 to of knowledge, White 13X19 per dozen 18x18, per dozen 21x21, forward and asked for the prayers of the people The meetings will Metal silver plated upnam Men's Shoes is as each $148 good aa tha most $5.00 Shoes' I Hair $3.25 TOiiiiuue mi mis week ana probably "part, or all of next week. Bwren Receivers, white "metal Women'a Special Foot Wear in all the new and popular lasts and patterns gun metal, velour, kid, box calf, patent colt akin and vici kid, button and lace and Blucher styles.

Same quality sold elsewhere at $3J50. Round Hand Embroidered Smoker's Set' Handsome ailver tray containing cigar holder, ash receiver and match safe. Apoeala 3 Napkins to Linen Doy- match, "Lnman preach the remainder of heavy ailver plated per dozen around town. They coma in patent colt, patent kid, gun metal. lies: c.e I.

mis ween, ine meetings begin prompt to tne most fastidious Tt r- rtr ij at t.iv- velour, box calf and vici kid, But- taste tBD.UU Candle Holders. -Renaisaanea ah oku, eicn uc, per All pure Irish Linen Damask Pattern dozen Cloths, with napkins to match, either io10 llrl," s'o" lace and Blucher New Vcttrv Our price Handsome Jewel Cases made of ty'e white metal' Vail The newly elected vestry of St. Johns 60c cloth or napkins sold separately if de- dozen quadruple plate ailver in French Ver 'udruP, P'ed grey and ormulu gold finish: Candle H.M. A signs. $12.00 ewuiii, lace styles, perfect fitting lasts, cnurcn mei in me siuay Tuesday evening, and was organized by the election of Dr.

J. F. King, clerk. Burrows, parish warden; E. P.

Bishop, treasur- er. aired. The patterns are very handsome. 18x18, esch per Eight different designs to select from dozen Launders smoothly and weara well, 24x24, lined with silk: white metal, French $1.50 $7.00 down to solid sole. Sizes 8i Ti to 11 Grey Finish Children' Goodyear Welt Sewed School Shoes in vici patent colt and box calf leathers.

Kid or mat tops, button and $1.50 and it is worth 20 per cent more than ach The rector appointed E. B. Tyler Silver Ring Cases in artistic de the pride made for this sale: White Same in Misses', Sizes 81 $2.00 rector warden. estrymen were appointed delegates to the diocesan synod which meets in Springfield on Decem- signs. Lined and finished with Tray Cloths Ring Box, Silk Lining, Metal, quadruple plated 50c 2 yards long, each tufted linings 75 cents and Fine Satin Damask Tray Cloths, 50c oer a ana o.

some necessary routine business was transacted, and the ves I9c loxic, esch Thimble Case, Silk Lined, White 2J yards long, Thanksgiving Sale of Men's Furnishing Goods. try adjourned to meet Wednesday, each Fine Damask Spoke Hemstitched Tray Hat Pjn Holders. A useful or- Metal, quadruple plated full Dress Shirts with extra Having received our Holiday $2.00 $3.00 nament for dressing table. Sev Tenterdsiv afTmnnn the ti'Aman', 3 yards long, each wide bosom. Stray band to hold shipment, our I ine of F.nev and eral different Datterns.

Soma Missionary society of the Cumberland Thimble Case, silk lined, front close down and so prevent Black Hosiery is now complete. I 30 uioins: 18x27, each 20x30, each 3 napkins to match, oer suspended by ribbon, others to dozen rrrrujiermn cnurcn met in the lors of the church to hold their annual Thanksgiving service. One of the most I Interesting features of the meeting was it rrom Bulging rr We can show you socks from 0ut VlaOU 5c to $1.50 per pair. A full line sit on the dressing table; goio plated Match Safes, Whit" French Grey Silver finish r. l.UO and MetaT The latest style of full dress of fancy hosiery at nr Dresser Scarfs paper, Aiission study Classes, which was read hv Miss WittXt.

Tavinp Lunch Cloths Talcum Holders. An attractive Neckwear in white and pa 11-00, 75c, 50c and ZOC 50c black, 15c, 25c and Two vocal duets were sung by Mis3 Edyth Carver and Miss Ada Clark. The article made of quadruple plate Hand embroidered Spoke Hemstitched Linen Dresser Scarf Damask Lunch ailver. A dainty and mm Fancy Vests in white pique and Full Dress Gloves ir was: xiave riearo. and the last, It Must Be Told." Miss Fay useful gift; $1.00 and QC 18x54, each Jpl.dO Fine Hemstitched Damask Dresser quality of aatin kid.

in the best Fine Satin Finished Cloths, 36x36, each Spoke Hemstitched Lunch Cloths, 36x36, each birds eye at $3.00, $2.50, $25 and Fisher recited "The Missionary Bridge-" XI the meeting the nnmtnaHni, nevoiver Fin cushion a novel and very handsome and useful orna'ment for Ladies' Dressing Table. An exact imitation of a Smith and Wesson revolver! White Metal, Silver Tr Plated 1 Per pair Linen Collar Button Boxes. Made of Damask 0 Scarfs, 18x54, mittee, which was appointed some time ago, reported. The following new Collars in nuarter sizes $2.00 in neat $1.25 and each silver in' several attractive designs 50c cuffs for full dress or Swell Fancy Vesta stripes ad figures, at $2.50 down to or evening wear Fist Floor First Aisle. pincers were eieciea: President Mrs.

Fisher. Yce president Mrs. Hudson. Recording secretary Mrs. Dyer.

"reasurer Mrs. Muir. First Floor Third A First Floor Fourth Afsl Secretary of Literature Mrs. Threl- a.triu. Chorister Mrs.

TMr-kev Thanksgiving Sale Of Hosiery The attendance was unusually good. ciirireiiiiieiiis were served. An entertainment wsui t.h- day evening at the Central church I Just received 60 dozen of Women's fine black Thanksgiving Sale Of Men's Hats We have Just received 25 dozen mora of those pi vnnst. Dy tne members or the men's Club. Thev entertained tho In.

real Maco Cotton Hose, Regular made, with high dies of the church. During the early spliced heels, double sole and toe. Woven hem yai. i me evening mere was an informal reception and then a program was given with the pastor. Rev.

F. W. Burnham, in charge. Mrt. John Heel soft and atiff hats to sell for $1.98.

We guarantee which makes the hose very elastic at top. Regular 25c value six Six pairs I9c for this hat to be equal to any $3.00 hat aold in De- for $1.00 er a piano soio. Dr. F. J.

Mittan the president, gave an address and a' Solo was BUne bv Arthur Voith ipi. THANKSGIVING SALE OF BEAUTIFUL HATS catur. program concluded with a toast by Ladies' Novelty Hosiery for Thanksgiving. Made mt nuvtaru. Coffee, cake and wafers of medium weight best dye black cotton, well and those In attendance, numbering fashioned feet.

Twisted silk, embroidered boot will p.c. Wednesday 15 stiff Hats, th. celebrated M. auvui iiu, ciijujcu a aengntrul even tng. effects in dainty designs of lavender, pink, blue, to show.

It i. really a be.utifu. exhibition ribbon. Our hst. ar.

new, stylish, dainty, dashy, Prices are marked at $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $8.00 andlO.OO for Hat, that are sold everywhere for twice s. much money. Second Floor Second and Third Aisle East. sold for less than The men's club Is a new organization In the church. Dr.

Mittan was recently elected the president and there Is a large membership. Meetings will be red and white. Special value for, per pair We absolutely guarantee this hat to be the eoual neia me last Tuesday or every month. The club has three purposes. First, to promote better acquaintance and fellowshin anions: the men nf thn Women's White Hose for party or evening wear, of any $3.50 and in all grades, cotton lisle and silk, plain or ch'urch; second, to take up and foster fancy designs.

Also all the light shades. From tines or action which will seem to be helpful to the men; third, to reach Boys' Hats in all colors and shspes at $1.00 and $1.25 per pair down to 9Kf men oui oi me. cnurcn, interest them In the society and endeavor to win them $1.25 and the popular telescope hat for boys in Satisfaction or Your Money uacK Airm aT A tin Satisfaction or Your Money mm imilAflKBROS: black and pearl at OR 1 First Floor Second Aisle. 0 10 tne cause oi cnrisiianity. Dandelions in Bloom.

The lawns are dotted with new dan- ollnn rtlnnma nnri the nrltrKt I'allna. Zm a al Back rl flowers lend an additional springtima sntimepV thebalmy atmosphere dldBotwhoUy impart..