The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-13
Ludlow.
onILDREN's SUNDAY.

What is known as floral, or children's
Sunday, was duly observed by the Sabbath
school connected with the Universalist
church and society of Ludlow, on Sabbath
afternoon, the 10th inst.
The exercises were opened by Superin-
tendent Whitcomb, who remarked that 1t
had become custom with the denomina-
ton with which this school is connected, to
set apart one Sabbath, in the time of flow
ers, especially dedicated to children. 1t
was the purpose of the school to observe
such an anniversary on this occasion.
The customary exercises of the school
having been gone through with, piece
specially gotten up for the present occasion
and published in the June number of the
Sunday School Helper, entitled "The Floral
Arch, or Christian Character" wes duly
presented.
Just in front OF the altar was beautiful
arch, having the appearance of being con-
structed of blocks of marble, each block
bearing in legible letters some one Of the
following christian graces: Love, joy,
knowledge, temperance, patience, meek
ness, godliness the keystone being faith,
and appropriately surmounting the whole.
Each grace was represented by a young
lady, who came forward and in beftting
words commended the character she repre-
scented to the consideration and acceptance
of those who were listening, concluding by
placing a beautiful bouquet just above the
block in the arch bearing the name of the
grace size had so feelingly plead for and
commended to the acceptance of those who
heard her. The same was repeated until
all the blocks in the arch were in like
manner gone through with, each being
crowned by a magnificent boquet. Each
one having part in this exercise acquitted
herself well; some exceptionally so. There
were number of Rotations by different
members of the school, some by children
only about five years old, and with the ex-
ception that few did not speak so dis
tinctly as was desirable, they performed
their several parts well. Singing either by
the school collectively or by those to whom
pieces had specially been assigned, formed
no inconsiderable part of the exercises
1t may not be invidious, nor will it de-
tract from others, to say that Mrs. Charles
Raymond lent essential aid to this part of
the service, both by her voice and by pre-
siding at the organ.
AT the conclusion of the programme, the
superintendent offered few well timed re-
marks, quite appropriate for the occasion.
The school then joined in singing the beau
tiful hymn commencing, NEARER my God
to thee" after which the Lords prayer was
repeated 10 concert, which closed the ex-
erciscs of the afternoon.
1t should be observed that the church
was very tastefully decorated with flowers,
more especially the altar, and its immedi-
ate surroundings.
PERSONAL.
Rev. S. p. Cook, of Ludlow takes four
weeks vacation, having preached for the
last time before leaving, on Sunday after
noon. His desk will be supplied dming
his absence by Rev. ]. B. DeMerritt, of
Montpelier The Rev. Mr.. DeMeritt was
in attendance upon the late Gospel meet
ings held at this place, and left very fav-
orable impression on the minds of those
with whom he became acquainted. There
can be little or no doubt but what the place
of Mr.. Cook will be acceptably filled dur
ing his temporary absence.