National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-15
0R1LDREFs DAY.
INTERESTING SERVICES IN TIL
METHODIST CHURCHES YESTEI

INTERESTING SERVICES IN THE
METHODIST CHURCHES YESTER-
DAY.
Yesterday was celebrated In the several Metho-
dist churches Of this city Is "Chndren's Day."
the second Sabbath in June being specially set
aside BY the book Of discipline Of that denomins-
tion for this purpose. BY common usage the
celebration Of this day has been neglected for
years in this section until It was brought to the
notice Of the last session ofthe Baltimore Annual
Conference BY resolution offered by Rev. H. A.
CLEVELAND, pastor OF the Foundry church, and, BY
observance was adopted. The preparations for
me celebration were very elaborate In some Of
the churches, and attracted great interest on the
AT THE FOUNDRY CHURCH.
The Ia. m. service was entirely devoted to the
purpose. Appropriate songs were printed on
slips and distributed Throughout the church.
The ehaneel was handsomely decorated with dow
auditorium most fragrant. The accompaniment
20 the singing was played upon Q cabinet organ
and pelodeon, at which Muses. Ada Wiley and
mary Burris presided in an accomplished manner.
hev. H. A. Cleveland, the pastor, explained
the service, and stated that the collections Of the
ton, which had been endowed during the recent
centenary Of Methodism, and the interests of
which are superintended by Rev. E @ Haven, as
The rite Of baptism was administered by the
pastor to four children, among whom was his little
daughter, OF about seven months, Who received
The numerous and cultured Sabbath.school
scholars nlled the centre section Of the audito-
rum, ana during the exercises repeated in unison
the Apostles, Greed, the Ten Commandments,
Singing BY the school, under the eficient leader
ship Of Mr.. Frank Wilson, formed large and In
land made pleasant remarks at intervals during
the services, which were concluded by the singing
of tho Portuguese hymn and the DoIolQgy.
I'm 60 hof oNh Anl urnWr eAA ruNt hta
church was commended to the attention and co.
operation Of all who desired neld for useful
labor.
In the afternoon the services were devoted to
juvenile missionary interests.
AT THE HAMLINE CHURCH
the morning service was devoted to children, the
Sabbath school being present in body.
The pulpit had been removed for the occasion,
and arrangements made for Q platform meeting.
Seats were arranged upon the platform in the
rear Of the speakers for the scholars Of the infant
and moss Seaa,a osa
had been made, consisting in part Of wire
iower.stand ornamented with bouquets and
blooming plants, which formed the centre-piece
On either side Of this were hanging baskets Of
evergreens and flowers. These were suspended
from the galleries, the gas,jets, and from wire
rear Of the platform, were cross, crown. and an
anchor formed Of flowers and eyergreens. These
decorations, together with the more lovely chill
was further enilvened BY Joyous songs, N which
the children Joined in hearty appreciation. The
pastor, Rev. 6. G.. Baker, addressed the assembly
was followed BY Rev. q. A. Hall, Of the Young
Mems Christian Association in felicltous remarks
In the afternoon similar exercises were enjoyed,
talking. Tho entire day passed most pleasantly
at Hamline.
AT UNION CHAPEL
the platform meeting was held at D. M, and the
church was illsd toits utmost capacity. Especial
school to have the anniversary attractive and
successful. The decorations were more elaborate
than those ct any Of the other churches, and re-
wife, by whom principally they we're designed
and executed A floral archway was thrown oyef
the chancei, upon which, IN gilded letters, aP-
an overhanging work Of evergreen was erected,
beneath which were birds In cages, bouquets and
growing plants above this and surrounding the
ind inlaid with flowers. The chancel, rear wall
and pulpit were adorned with vases and baskets
Of flowers and Scripture representations.
The exercises we're conducted by Mr.. W. H. |
the esteemed superintendent Of the
school. - .er-
Master Willie Douglas delivered an address on
by the school, David Reihnol, esq, addressed the
audience On the Importance of Sabbath school
work. .,,-,~ '. |
songs by the school, and passed of most pleas |
antly.f The singing, which was most hearty, was
,onducted by Mr.. Hunter; Miss Ida Gibson pre- |
sided at the organ. collection was lifted in the
interest OF free education.
In the morning the pastor, Rev. E. d. Owen, |
preeehed sermon appropriate to the day from |
a. James, I'D: "Let patience have her perfect |
sSIk thst rys may DO perfect entire, wanting
: TG ar DtNBkRToN-sTREEF CHURCH |
he morning was devoted to q sermon appropriate |
o the occasion. The children's meeting was held
It $3.50 p. m, and consisted Of singing and recita
a md al hv II
}. Muller and others. An abundance of flowers |
we're provided by the happy little ones, and the /
attendance was excellent. The collection taken |
vii go to increase the centenary fund for free /
,duoation. :. =