Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-24
chiIdren,s BAY al KabIetown


Sunday, September 18th. was observed as
Children's Day by the KabletoWn Sunday
School. The exercises were of the most inter
esting character. and highly appreciated by the
large congregation. The floral decorations of
the church were very profuse and elaborate
The pulpit was completely banked up with
choice potted plants. the beautiful foliage and
bloom of which blendedso beautifully with the
exquisite and fragrant cut flowers that adorned
the chancel. In the centre of the chancelthere
was large floral cross. composed of white
dahlias and evergrcens. On either side of the
chancel hanging baskets of trailing vines were
suspended. The scripture motto, in evergreen
letters. "a He Iscndcth Me- was upon tho
wall. the whole presenting scene of rare
beauty and loneliness, displaying the artistic
taste and skill of those who had the matter in
charge The Whole affair. from beginning TO
ending. was under the entire control aud super
vision OF Mrs. Carter Lloyd. who worked with
unceasing energy and zeal in the cause. Sure
~ it must have been very gratifying to Mrs.
Lloyd to witness the grand and triumphant sue
cess which crowned her efforts. The hand
como manner in which each participant ac-
quilted themselves, reflected great credit not
only upon themselves, but also upon Mrs. Lloyd
as teacher and instructor. The exercises
were mainly by the small children. and where
all did well it would be difficult to pnrtic-
ularize, even if space and time did permit. but
we cannot refrain from mentioning those little
musical prodigies. Bessie Ware-who sang and
recited Rock of Agcs'' as sung by the bright.
joyous girl down through the different phases
of life until over the coffin lid,-amd Madge
kable. who Gang in a soft, sweet voice that
beautiful solo. =" MY Faith Looks Up to Thee"
beautiful and touching recitation was given
in mastery manner by Charlie Johnson and
ELECTED for him rounds of praise. The - Mis-
sionary Report of the Little Ones" by eight
tiny little dots. again captiyated the audience
as each little girl told in her child-like manner
what she could do for the missionaries. The
singing by the class of small children was ex-
cellent, especially so was that of Clap Your
Hands for JOY" The clapping of the hands
of SO many little boys and girls with 20 much
regularity and precision was wonderful. In
addition to the regular choir there were several
splendid voices added for the occasion. Mrs.
John j. KabIe's charming alto voice, Mr. John
r. Wares fine tenor, and Charlie Kable's, Dr.
splendid bass voice. so full of volume and rich
ness of tone. The music was of the highest
order, and especially adapted to the occasion.
Miss Ida Lloyd, the faithful and efficient or
ganist was ably assisted by Miss Mamie Gard
ner, of Martinsburg. The remarks of Mr.
Samuel Barr, the worthy and efficient super
intendent of the school. were well timed aud
right to the point; not only appropriate but
well adapted to this occasion, and received the
strict attention of his hearers. The Rev. c. H.
Wood, who was expected to deliver an address,
was not present. much to the regret aud dis
appointment of his many friends.
Thus another children's day at KabletowH
has passed, but its interesting exercises viii
long be remembered. and whilst notin q spirit
of boasting. VIC must say that we think it will
compare very favOrably with exercises of alikS
character that have witnessed at CharleA
town and Harper's Ferry. SPECTATOR.
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