Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-17
THE BROOK Lxn EXCURSION.

Further Details Concerning the Trip
 -0H TO-MOrrtIW Nfght-A Fine Ex-
 eursi0n-LodGe C1urtesies.
 At it's regular meeting, Saturday evening, Admiral Foote post completed all details for the Brooklyn excursion. The comrades will assemble at their hall at o'clock tomorrow evening and march to the boat headed by the Second regimen nt band Arriving in New York Wednesday morning, the veter- ans breakfast on their own account, after which they again ass smble on the boat and meet the committee from the U. 5. Grant post at 6:30. Cross ing Fulton ferry the two posts take horse cars to the Coney Island railroad station. There are many ways for enjoying the day at the island, but most of the visitors will prefer the luxury of quiet etroil about the grounds and the stiff ocean breeze from the Atlantic The committee have not much information about the Coney Island dinner, but all who know the Brook lyn comrades, fe el Shat the matter of food and refreshments may safely be left in their hands. Returning to the city late in the af- ternoon, short parade will be made, after which comes the monster "bean bake" at the great post headquarters. This festive occa- sion Is supposed to bring out the oratorical talent of the visiting comrades and several of our best takers will be called upon. Mayor Peck is booked to respond to the toast, "The City Of Films" Most of the vis- iting veterans will wear the new regulation hat, others will wear the usual G. A. R. cap. All are expected to wear white gloves.
 The Brooklyn excursion badge for Ad- miral Foote post is novelty in design. It is of the finest satin ribbon. in two parts, blue and white, while the third color, red, is secured by printing in beautiful carmine ink. On the top and bottom are State coats- of-arms of Connecticut and New York with the inscription, "We Meet Again." Each of the excursionists are to receive badge.
 Mercantile council, Knights of Honor, that meet in Grand Army hall tomorrow even ing, have very kindly offered to close their meeting in order to accommodate Admiral Foote post, which will assemble at 9:3O to prepare for the Brooklyn excursion. The post will march down Chapel street on it's way to the boat shortly after 10 o'clock.
 CHILDREN's DAY
 At she Church of she Messiah-Bermon
 1n the Morning and OhIldroR,s Cen.
 cert in the Evening.
 Yesterday the services at the church of the Messiah were particularly interesting. It was children's day. In the morning a fine sermon was delivered appropriate to the children and also pleasant to the children of a large growth who were present. In the evening concert was given by the children of the Sunday school assisted by number of the teacherI. The church was tastefully and beautifully decorated with flowers and pre- sented a most attractive appearance. A large audience WAS present in the evening. The concert was decided success and all the participants acquitted themselves in a creditable manner. At half past seven o'clock the children marched into the church and took seats near the platform. After singing by the choir and prayer by the pas- tor, the superintendent of the Sunday school Mr. Howe made brief remarks and announced the title of the piece selected for the chil- dren. Its name was 1Barbara's Dream" Those who participated were: Miss Carrie Powell, teacher of the infant class of sixteen scholars, all of whom took part; Lizzie Bol- ton, Fannie Squires, Minnie Segar, Laura Segar, Master Chase, Nellie Conklin, Gertrude Prince, Master Norcutt, Mil dred Prince, Alice Draine, Florence Prince, Frank Rockwell, Alice Rockwell, Percie Mix, and Master Chase Each recita. tion was delivered admirably. Miss Carrie Powell gave 6 charming rendition of the piece entitled: 'tIn Heaven we'll know our own" Miss Powell and Miss Mamie Hall sang @ choice selection, the audience joining in the chorus. Miss Nellie Conklin sang a solo entitled: "Gentle Shepherd" the school assisting in the chorus. It was oharmingly rendered and pleased the audience. The rite of baptism was administered to several persons during the evening. A beautiful banner was presented to Miss Lena Sanford's class for faithful attendance at the Sunday school. The presentation was made by Rev. MT. Squire.
 The exercises throughout were highly pleasing and the large audience present ap- parentiy felt well repaid for attending the really fine concert given at the Church of the Messiah last evening.