Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-06-17
Chlldren's Day at the M. E. and
Cong1 Churches.

Children's day at the NJ E. Church
was the most pleasant and successful Of
any previous celebration. In the
morning the exercises consisted of re.
Sponsive readings, recitations and
beautiful songs. Three children were
baptized on this occasion one belong
ing to T. G. st. Amour and the others
to d. d. Domarais. The pastor Mr.
Smith gave pleasant talk to the
children after which Carrie Miller and
Edith Martin each recited. Miss Mary
Dougherty read a well written address
to mothers" which contained good
advice to both mothers and children
Canary birds and sweet smelling flowers
made the church cheerful and pleas
ant place.
The evening service was equally
good with the morning exercises. The
following girls and boys took part in
the evening program: Perley ST.
Amour, Francis Duncan, Belle Padg-
ham, Nettie Wheelan, Nellie Cole,
Rosa Miller, Annie Martin, Lille
Lemley Emma Bellows, Lou Irwin,
Louisa Martin, Eddie Wheelan, Laura
Emmons, Charley Shorey, Belle
Mosher, Beula Demarais, Clara Webb,
Mamie Whitney, Lizzie Herschleb and
others. The little folks as we'll as the
larger ones did their parts we'll. The
thanks of the church and Sunday
School is extended to the choir for
their sweet music. Mr.. Cole, the
superintendent deserves the thanks of
the parents and Sunday school for his
continued labor with the children in
the school. May innocent childhood
bloom into grand manhood. x
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
A large congregation greeted the
children Sabbath morning at the Con
gregational church on Childrens day.
The church building was tastily an6
appropriately decorated with ever.
green's and flowers, and number OF
canary birds added their sweet songs in
union with the children. Two parrots
pleased the children with gymnastic
performances in their separate cages
The audience room presented a most
cheerful appearance on this occasion
than any yet held. The following pro
gram was carried out with credit
to the entire school:
PROGRAMME.
Song. Lily of the Valley ........ Schoo
Prayer by the Pastor.
Reading. ................. Dudley Carey
Recitation. The Childlen's Call. Della Jone
REGULATIONS. His Banner over me was Love-
Alta Powers, Bell VOyer, Winnie Slocum
Florence Lo Omis and Ferny Williams.
Song and Recitation. Little Things. 900.
Frank Reeves, Bertha POdaWiltz, Floy Spea
and Willie Schultz.
Recitation 80. Little Drops. -. Harry RabIir
Song. They call me Little Chatter box.
Jennie Kells.
Reading. Lesson of Flowers. Ella Farrist
Song. Flowers of June..,.... Belle Voyel
Address by Pastor. BaptismaI Service
Recitation. Cause [ Didn't Think Delber
Miller, Roy Parish, Frank Compton, and
Grace Briggs, teacher.
Recitation ,..... ChiIdren's Day Erwin Schultz
Benediction by Pastor.
The Little folks acquitted themselves
with ease and every part of the pro,
gram was nicely carried out. Superin,
tendent Wood is proving to be a
leader Of concert singing and reading
of considerable ability. The singing
was conducted under the leadership OF
G. Ell. Slocum and his choir which is
always excellent. Mr.. and Mrs. a.
G. Carey, of Centralia, had their three
youngest children baptized on this
occasion. Rev. Loomis delivered a
short address to the children after
which the exercises closed with bene-
diction.