The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-30
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY.
Lincoln, Neb,

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY.
Lincoln, Neb.
The church at Lincoln observed Chill
dren 8 day the seventeenth. The sermon
and singing we're appropriate to the day.
Seven children were dedicated.
Blue Island, Ill.
The Universalist Sunday school OBJ
served June "a as "Rose Sunday" The
school presented the sacred drama, "a
Wreath from Palestine" Five children
were dedicated; and four adults were re-
ceived into church fellowship.
Flint, O.
Children's Sunday was observed here
on June IT, 1t was delightful occasion.
The house was beautifully decorated. At
the morning service eight children were
dedicated; two adults united with the
church and six received the rite OF bap-
tism. In the evening the Sunday. school
gave concert which passed off in an ex-
cellent manner
Plainield, Ill.
The obser sauce of Children's day at
the Universalist church last Sunday
morning and evening, June IT, was a fine
affair. The young ladies and gentlemen
together with the standing corps OF long
tried and faithful workers, exceeded even
the mselves in the profusion and beauty
nI,;
performed their parts admirably. Much
praise is due to all those who kindly con-
tributed choice flowers and plants for
the occasion.
Seneca, Kas.
Sunday, 17th inst, was "Rose Sunday
for the children OF the Universalist Sun
day school At three o'clock in the at
ternoon that church was well filled,
having been beautifully decorated for the
occasion. The exercises, taken from the
Helper, were very beautiful, and the
children rendered their parts without
break or hesitation. The choir did we'll.
In the evening, at the close of the usual
services two new members received the
fellow ship of the church and will receive
baptism next Sunday.
Fl. Atkinson. Wis.
Sunday, June TO- was Children's Day
at the Universalist church. The church
was "perfect bower of beauty" the
ladies showing great taste in the decora-
tons. The exercises were very interest
ing, the large audience testifying the in
terest felt in the children. A collection
was taken up for the purpose Of pur-
chasing memorial tablet in honor OF
the late Albert Winslow, which will be
placed on the walls of the church, express
sive Of the respect and esteem in which
Mr.. Winslow was held by the Universal
lists of this city, as the founder OF the
church and Sabbath school in this place.
Three children were coneecrated to the
church.
juno ton City, Kas.
At the Universalist church the presen-
tation of the wreath of Palestine was
remarkably enjoyable, both in the rendi-
ton of speaking parts and in the music,
all of which was prepared especially for
the occasion. One feature of the floral
adornments of the church, which were
very profuse and artistically arranged'
was fountain of water conspicuously
playing beside the platform, and near
which the boys and girls who took the
dialogue parts we're seated. The scene
of the allegoricsl presentation was laid in
Palestine near Nazareth, the childhood
home of Jesus, the conversation being
such as might have occurred at the time
of the feast of the Passover when Jesus
was twelve years old. The rite of dedi-
cation was conferred upon several child
ren at the close by Rev. Mr.. Barnes, the
pastor.
Oakland. Ind.
Flower Sunday was celebrated by our
Sunday school June 10, and was pro-
nounced grand success. Our church was
lavishly decorated with evergreens and
flowers in festoons, besides vases, hang
ing baskets and punches Of cut flowers
everywhere that place could be found
for them. The church was grand sight
and the general whisper on entering the
door was, sob, how beautiful The
floral play by primary classes was fine
The little folks were well drilled, and
performed their parts to perfection. The
organist played beautiful march while
to the music; it was grand sight. The
children were trained by Mrs. Combs and
Mrs. Cory. The house, which is large
one was full TO overlooking. Many went
away for want of standing room. The
choir furnished good music. Remarks
we're made by Samuel Bolander.
Che 1ntertnr.