Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07
LkCONDA NOTES.

Sabbath June i. will be pleasantly re
memhercd by the congregations who gath
cred at our church. The first Sabbath i'll
June has been set apart by the L. b. church
and known aS ''children's day" in memory
of the birth of Philip William Otter
bein. the founder of the |. b.
church. which birth occurred June 3.
1925. in Dillenburg, Germany. The day IL
self was all that could be desired. Nature
and line weather united, making il pleasant
and enjoyable. The large congregation AT
the morning service were greatly sur
priScd when they entered the church
and beheld the fine display of flowers, the
handsome decorations. and heard numerous
singing birds on the walls. causing one to
think of the promised paradise of the good.
The ruStrum was almost covered with flow
rrS. trees. climbing vines in al! cOlOrS and
varieties, arranged with great care and
taste. In the recess back of the pulpit was
a large cage of noisy birds, above ii a cross
on the wall. very ingeniouSly made of ripe
cherries and II Dwers; around the arch were
the words "Children'S Day and "Wel-
come" in large letters. made
of different cOlOred roses, and
very btautiful; then the walls were adOrne,
with pictures. cages Of birds. hanging bas-
keIs, etc. making lovely retreat, indeed.
The morning service was opened with a
song from the singing book. IVA! of
Life" Scripture reading. by pastor; prayer,
by Rev. VIM. \. Shuey; recitation. by For
est Grove: "A short history OF OtterbtiIl. by
u. c. I.awrance; followed by an essay by
II. c. Lavbourn: subject, is the Sabbath
School of To-day in Practical Results Su-
peri0r Ia Twenty Years Ago." Then fol
H. . .ag4HFE All tfN
all being well rendered
The evening service was crowded, an iml-
menSe audience being in place long before
time to open. -Opcnimg prayer by Rev. W.
K HoutOn: song In Heaven by Love
Abiding" by Cora Holden and Lila Church;
recitation. Watch" by Anna Kelley: rec
tation. Power of LittleS" May Schleigh;
citation The Dearest Spot on Earth is
Home" MaIi III Lawrance; recitation. The
Silver Plate" Della Spencer: song. "Work
and Pray" by 20 little girls; recitation,
Two Little Kittens" Chauncy l.awrance;
recitation, Pearl Nelson; recitation, God
Bless the Little Children" Oracle
Miller" twenty fourth psalm. re
cited by Millie Fowler: rec
tation. Mammals Prayer Mary Nell
son: duet, 'Only Here for Little
While" Carrie and orlie Outright; eecita-
tion. Beautiful Flowers" Byron Rifle:
recitation. 'Prt>entment," Arthur Funk:
recitation. Memory" Bessie Berry; rrcita-
ton. "Who Shall See First in Heaven"
Nellie Funk: recitation. Write Them a
Letter Tonight" Carrie Drr>ch; song, Il
Love the SundTy School" by 20 girls: rcci-
tatinn, Give us Little BOYS Chance.
Charlie I.aybOurn: recitation, I nEni>hed
PraNrr. Bertha Alexander: recitation,
..Childrrn> missionary hymn. BlanchDar>t:
recitation storm Tossed. "Elvin Tavenner:
song. Love the Lord" by twenty girls ::
recitation. The Foolish Little Maiden. "
ma IutaVern recitation, Jesus Loves. y
Elsie Franklin: recitation. Little Thoughts
for Little Hearts" Bertha E~sc; rrcita-
tiun, "rhe Appeal of the Children, Mabel
Scott: Duet, Give to the Church," Ida
and FlO>Sa Scott recitation. "A Working
Pet" Clifford Munday recitation. Little
Midget" bora LuhreT: recitation. "E~>ie'>
Treasure" Bessie Tavrnmrr : recitation
Lima Fowler: song. "Thrrr'S Something
for Children Ia DO" by twenty little girls :
closing chorus, by forty LITTLE
girls. The entire day was a
success. All who took part did well. We
heard many remarks of 20 mmpmdatinm by
visitors. of whom there were a great many.
The little girls forty in number. who sang
several pie,,.~. were traimei by Mr>. Flor
pmre Scott, and all deserve praise for their
proficiency,