The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-06-23
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WESLEY NJ. E. CHURCH.
To have seen those who come to church
once year. To have seen large gathering
of delighted children. To have seen one Of
the finest celebrations of Children's day,
Wesley NJ. Z. Church, on last Sunday morn
ing, was certainly the place to have visited.
The occasion was a human magnet, and
the presence of most everybody within hive
miles was a proof of its magnetic power.
Half an hour before l clock the remaining
| interstices in the congregation were reserved
for air only and the half acre around the
church as standing room for the constant ar
| rivals.
The plant kingdom sent its odoriierous con
tributions, and a variety of flowers were ar
ranged about the pulpit, while a row OF
wreaths, intermingled with roses, were sus-
pended over it. Evergreen adorned windows
and went to complete the tasteful decorations
of the glad occasion.
The anniversary was opened-if the smile
| on Superintendent F. T. Newbelle's face was
the beginning, it had been opening as evil
dcnces of beautiful day and large congre-
CATION were being established; for with these
two important developments his happiness
would keep pace more indefatigable
worker than he is unknown in Indianapolis,
st. Louis or Chicago.
Everybody came with happy anticipations,
and the manner in which the programme was
executed enabled them to leave with the
happiest realizations.
With Miss Ella Martin at the organ the
school sang "Children's Day." Emma
Wampler extended most cordial welcome
to all: VIM. II. S. Allgire read the Scriptures,
and ''Gloria Patri" was sung by the school.
A recitation by ten little boys and girls was
followed by LEAD Me, Precious Saviour"
performed by Miss Esther Ebaugh and sung
by the school. After Scripture reading Grace
Abbott gave a recitation entitled Come to
Him, Children awake, Wake the Songs"
was sung, prayer offered and the Lord S
prayer chanted Little four year old Annie
Lynch gave recitation. Little Twigs'' was
performed by Miss Laura Shaner and sung by
the little ones. Two girls entered the altar
with crosses in their arms, and after they read
a history of the cross they were followed by a
auartette and several other sections, and by
their clasped hands formed crosses, kneeling,
singing and passing through. an intricate and
highly interesting piece. Miss Martin pre-
sided at the organ. The scriptural acrostic
was rendered by miscellaneous scholars of the
school. "Mother, Watch the Little Feet
was the subject of Florence Troyers speech.
Miss Ida Spahr played Coronation" while
the congregation joined in singing. Nine
Dogs SlOOu DdGh Vi HlHC guns ShNH iONltSN a
verse in concert and then held up the initial
letter of their verse, from which the congre-
CATION read 'sChristian Education" while the
is sang '4Onward, Christian Soldiers" Geo.
Shaner made temperance speech. "Crown
Him King was grand. Miss Ella Martin
performed on the organ, while the IL girls
knelt and sang "Jesus, We Bow the Knee,
and chanted with clasped hands Reign in
Our Hearts and Homes;' then rising scattered
bouquets, singing bright Flowers at thy Feet
We Bring and with their eyes fastened upon
them and their fingers pointing at them rem
dered the words ''Emblems of purity may we
ever be- A beautiful circlet Of flowers
crowned each head with 'We'l place upon
our heads earth's fairest crowns" and con-
cluded with a rising gesture to Hail Him,
Who Sweetly Saves from SIM For grace
fulness of performance and grandeur of
thought its superlative is rarely witnessed in
any Sunday school, 81 Want to be Work
err was followed by an address from the as
sistant pastor Miss Cora Leppo performed
"Our Song of Jubilee" with the school
uniting in singing their closing piece. The
music throughout was excellent. The decla-
nations were most attentively listened to.
More than word of commentator is due to
officers and scholars, and we extend our
congratulations to Mr.. Newbelle for the honor
the school, on this occasion, brings to him.
sYKEsvIIIE NJ. E. CHURCH.
Children's day exercises were held at
Sykesville NJ. E. Church June 18th. The
church was crowded, but through the efforts
of the ushers, Messrs. Walter Hayworth and
Duncan Favour, nearly all were comfortably
seated. The program consisted of opening
chorus by school; invocation, Rev. c. c.
Cook; responsive readings by superintendent
and school; "Gloria Patri,'' by the choir;
"Chidrens Day." duet by Misses Fannie
Vernay and Dora Hayworth; chanting Of the
Lords prayer, by choir; "Spring Has Come
Again, quartet, by Misses Clara Duvall and
Dora Hayworth, Messrs. j. W. Compton, c.
Hermann and DR.. Phillips recitation,
'.Would You?' by Clifton Thompson;
"Happy Little Cleaners" chorus by infant
class; 1--WE Thank Our Heavenly Father,
recitation by Hattie Gosnold; ''Lead Me-"
chorus by school; COLLECTION Address, by
James Vernay; address by pastor; "Mispah, "
closing chorus by school. The Rotations
and addresses were exceptionally good, and
the leading members of the choir are to be
complimented upon their excellent rendition
of the music, both vocal and instrumental.