The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-06-21
Children's Day at Raven Greek

1t was thought last wear the exer-
cises had reached the height of inter
est, but Sunday evenings programme
ecl,psrd them
From the orcnirg Voluntary t. the
doxology all was Iepletc 9lth rxt'a
ordinary interest Tho children never
looked so pretty, nor spoke nor sang SO
well, Al d The decorations were b aui.
ful. A flo'a al arch en feet high reach
ed across the pulpit with a cross Of
white in the center Of the arch, vhile
wreaths, boqutts ard baskets of fiowt "a
in various designs contributed to make
the scene one of enhancing beauty. The
flags that had been left in the church
since Memorial Day added much TO
the decoration. At eight o'clock the
church was filed to its utmost capa-
city, while many enjoyed the exercises
standing outside. The people were
called to order by the worthy Superin-
tendent f. |. Shultz. The first in order
was Voluntary music followed by Roll
Call which earh scholar responded to by
rising, standing they repeated the
Lords Prayer in concert.
Ray Smith delivered the opening
address, after which the school sang
''Childreu's Day." followed by prayer
by the Pastor.
Then came Scripture reading in con-
cert and singing appropriate for the
occasion.
The Pastor, Rev. Mathers, gave an
excellent address which gave many
clear strong proofs to Christianity,
that would be grasped and used by all
Christian workers.
The school then sang at is good to
be here"
Then a number of very beautiful re-
citations were given by the children,
first Willie Hess. Harvey Bellies re-
peated temperance poem, entitled,
''Sign ng the Farm Away" followed
by Jennie Ruckle "Father May
Pray"
-Four small girls with flowers in
their hands recited concert recitation,
"At His dear feet" while they were
standing the school sang "Jesus gent
lie Saviour" G. E. Albertson gave re-
citation GAS one of the burden bear
ers." Jennie Bellies recitation "The
good Shepherd Ernest Shaltz, reel
tation, 81 am going to be wise mar
Singing by the infa"t class, 81 am
Jesus little friend" was one of the
most interesting features of the even
ing when nearly thirty small boys and
girls of the school came and sang 40
well. They were praised and applaud
ed by all Recltations were as follow
ing: perseverance" Louisie Sutliff,
Elmer ShulIz "What can little hands
do?' Concert recitation by four small
girls, "Praise for Mercy Eva Bellies,
recitation. Singing BY Primary Glass,
"Happy, Happy Sunday" Recitation
by Virdie Smith "Daily Work" r.
Norrie Lutz, Recitation, "Nothing or
Something" Carrie Smith gave re-
citation entitled "The Kings Daugbt-
er," which was followed by singing
I'm child of the King" Miss Allie
Ruckle spoke on "Ths Benevolence of
God followed by "An evening Pray
err by Pearl Albe,tson. Miss Anna
Bain, tod what we are doing for the
Missionaries, after which the basket
was pass d and received a very liberal
collection. "All hail the power Of Je-
sus Nan e was sung. The Pastor
made few remarks, then the exercises
closed by singingthe "Doxology' ..and
the Benodicrion by the Pastor, Rev.
Mathere. Taken all in all the exer.
ci-es were complete in every detail and
nothing occurred to mar the pleasure
Of the ev, ning.
A READER.