The Portland daily press., 1882-06-12
PULPIT AND PLATFORM.
CONGRESS STREET M. e. CHURCH.

The Rev. George Lindsay oficiated at tnls
church yesterday, preaching very effective
sermon from the 10th Psalm, 130th verse
"The entrance of Thy word giveth hght."
Here the floral decorations were of great beau
ty, and their tasteful arrangement the subject
of admiring comment by all visitors Chi
drens Day." in mammoth letters of evergreen,
appeared across the front of the organ, Whiie
at the left of the pulpit was handsome ever
green cross, with the Scriptnral injunction
"Seeksye the Lord while he may be found,
and on the right the crown OF reward, WIN
the words, "God giveth us richly all things 10
enjoy" Upon and about the pulpit was pro-
fusion of many hued flowers, interspersed
among which, and suspended from dlHereh9
points in the building, were the cages q 'irds,
whose glad songs blended not inharHs Jnlously
with the deep tones of the organ. Selected
music was rendered by the Sabbath School
children. There was q baptism OF infants.
In the evening a concert was given AFTER
the overture and prayer, a programme OF iorty-
five numbers was gone through WIN, Wi.iou
included some very fine singing, recltat H
and readings by home talent, OF when CON
gress street feels proud. After the programme
was finished, the pastor made lew remarks'
which ended in the presentation 10 the super
intendent of the Sabbath School OF q large ana
handsome family Bible, present from tne
L6dCQ6fS ana SCnOldl6 AppACSA~oASAt - S--
good will and wishes towards the superinten-
dent, and for their appreciationsof his =, iapors
among the people and in the school. Inc re-
marks of the pastor were responded 10 py MI.
Stevens, who was taken completely by surprise.
more pleasant day never was spent than that
of June 18th, 1882, is the verdict OF all VINO at
tended Congress street M. e. church.
oAsco STREET CHURCH.
Yesterday, one of the pleasantest OF summer
days, was we'll chosen by several OF our
churches as Chidren's Day. The services at
Casco Street Church were appropriate and In
teresting. Ire platform was literally an arbor
of rich foliage, bright June flowers beautifully
contrasting with the dark evergreen in the
background. The gallery was vocal with the
music of numerous singing birds, while the
organ was festooned with wreaths OF green and
pure white.
Rev. Mr.. Lowden, without naming text,
proceeded TO say, addressing himself partlcu-
larly to the children, that he would draw few
lessons from the life of Samuel and the nrSt
was, How much children owe to a mothers
care and influence, citing the successful career
of Moses, as greatly indebted to his mothers
influence during the years of his childhood;
and also of Wesley, Walter Scott, Napoleon's
tribute to mother, and OF the lamented Gar
field.
Second, It is manly for the child to give
cheerful obedience, and right for the parent to
feel constantly hearty sympathy with the
child, and this sympathy and this obedience
will lead to obedience to God.
Third, The life of Samuel proved that in
honoring God we are ourselves honored; and
closed with an appeal to the children to be
honest and faithful and true, trusting in God
and meeting bravely the trials OF life as the
best assurances OF honor and success.
CHESTNUT STREET CHURCH.
Children's day at Chestnut Street Church
drew crowded house as usual. The organ
was festooned with evergreen, and above the
keyboard was placed beautiful floral harp.
An immense floral arch, six feet high, was
erected over tho platform. Inside the alter
rail profusion of bouquets was arranged anu
several memorial emblems to Mrs S. v. Pat
terson, including beautiful cross from the La
dies Circle. Other elegant memorials were
those to Mrs. G. H. Baker, and Master Henry
P. Loring, Mrs. George o. Gosse presided at
the organ with her usual grace and ability.
Singing birds in cages were hung around the
church and baskets OF flowers suspended from
every arch.
j. H. Lord, the efficient superintendent pre-
sided and the music was led by Mr.. j. s. SLAP
les DR.. McKeown the pastor, baptised thirteen
infants and presented each little recipient with
miniature bouquet. The excellent singing by
the children was interspersed with solos by
Miss Milliken, Mrs DR.. Files, Mrs. Cole and
others.
In the evening the service was continued
and addresses made by Capt. Coyle, Ira
Locke, j. B. Donnell, Geo. L. Kimball, Gen.
j. j. Perry and Rev DR.. MeKeown. inter-
spersed with music by the choir.
STATE STREET
The thirteenth anniversary Of State Street
Sunday School was celebrated last evening
The Secretary, Mr.. Henry $. Payson, announc-
ed the membership amounted to 2S7, with an
average attendance of 1858. There are n classes
under q teachers. There has been.an increase
in the membership during the year, with no
deaths and no additions to the church. The
receipts and expenditures are some $3.50. The
librarian, Miss G. III. Dow, announced 100
volumes III the library.
There was very pretty floral display and the
Sunday School services were very interesting.
They consisted of singing and rotations. Rev.
w J.. Tucker D. D.. OF Andover, made a very
interesting address On the importance Of drill
ing the school in those Biblical truths that
would take root and govern the children's
hearts.
CATHOLIC. CATHEDRAL
The Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
took place at the Catholic Cathedral yesterday
and proved highly brilliant spectacle.
FERRY VILLAGE.
Children's Sunday was observed at the
Methodist church in this village yesterday. AT
the afternoon service the pastor, Rev. True
Whittier, preached sermon to the children,
and the exercises were all appropriate to the
day. In the evening concert was given by
the children at the church, and was largely
attended. The church was prettily decorated.