Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-06-22
CHILDREN'S DAY.
Interesting Exercises at the Pres
byterfan ana Wesley Chapel
Churches.

byterfan ana Wesley Chapel
Churches.
Children's Day exercises were observ-
ed last evening in the Presbyterian and
Wesley Chapel Churches by the Sabbath
School, and Notwithstanding the stormy
weather the attendance was good at
both churches.
At the Presbyterian Church, the exer-
cises which consisted principally of sing
ing and responsive readings by the
school. were of q most interesting ma
ture. and were conducted by Mr.. Geo. A.
Culver, superintendent, with w. b.
Gardiner. organist, assisted by Messrs
Schryer and Kaiser, cornetists. Sow
Ing and Reaping," was the subject of the
evenings exercises. The Kindergarten
exercises by nine little girls. conducted
by Mrs. g. T. Mccullough. was the most
interesting feature OF the evening. Each
little giral recited q verse Of scripture,
illustrating It symbolically as follows:
Howard Morris, (holding light re-
peated Gods Word is lamp because
II lights our way through the darkness Of
this world TO God and heaven
Stella Phillips, (holding small look
ing glass; repeated: Gods Word Is a
mirror because 1t shows ourselves"
Susie Tier. holding out hammer) re-
peated: Gods Word Is hammer, be-
cause he uses 1t to break the hard and
stony heart of sin"
Minnie Brotzman. tholding out small
gilt paper sword repeated: Gods Word
is sword, because used by the Holy Spir
il to fight against evil in the world and
in our hearts"
Katie Westfall. (holding out glass of
water) repeated: Gods Word, like the
rain, makes all coed things to grow in
the earth.'
Bessie Abbott. (holding bread in hand)
repeated Man doth not live by bread
only, but by every word that proceedeth
out Of the mouth Of the Lord doth man
live"
Rubie Phillips, (holding up Bible) re-
peated: What must we do with this
Bible2" All together;
Wen not give up the Bible,
Gods Holy Book of Truth.
The blessed staff OF hoary age.
The guide OF early youth.
Emma Westfall, (holding sand in hand)
repeats: And every one that heareth
these sayings of mine, and doeth them
not. shall be likened unto foolish man.
which built his house upon the sand.
Carrie Gardiner, (holding stone in
hand) repeated: Therefore whatsoever
heareth these sayings of mine, and
doeth them, will liken him unto wise
man. which built his house upon rock"
Little Carrie Gardiner sang solo, In
a sweet, childish voice, accompanied on
the organ by Miss Lottie Gardiner. The
Superintendent read very interesting
letter from the Rev. DIR. Wordon, super
intendent of the Sabbath School and
Missionary Department of the board
The pastor. Rev. DR.. Williams. also
made an interesting address, showing
what great work had been done through
out the country in the organizing of
mission schools, &c. The contributions
by the Sunday School for the occasion
were 1886. Beautiful potted and cut
flowers adorned the chancel of the
church both morning and evening. The
exercises closed with the benediction
WESLEY CHAPEL.
Uho o-or;rcr oarvfooa az this ahuprh
were devoted to Children's Day exercis-
es. A platform covered the chancel,
which was profusely decked with lovely
potted and cut flowers. garlands of ever
greens, &c. A large star composed OF
flowers hung over the altar. The pro-
gramme was the same as that given last
Sunday at the First NJ. E. Church. emit
tied the Pearl Gatherers,' and consis-
ted principally. of songs, recitations,
&C, by the school The exercises were
opened with singing Hail the Glad Sea.
son. followed by an invocation by the
pastor Rev. Watson Case. Mr.. Edward
Russell made the Introductory address,
and Miss Lizzie Williams personated as
the pearl gatherers' queen. followed by
eight little pearl gstherers bearing white
banners representing righteousness, edu-
cation, love, industry, gentleness, inno-
cense, obedience and Nazareth compris-
ing the word Religion" These were
Miss Mary Phillips. Arthur Basil. Miss
Lula League, Arthur McNemar, Miss
Jesse Russell, Miss SalIie Phillips, John
Wood. Jas. Robinson, the pearl of Ma.
zareth." who crowned the queen. The
whole being interpreted with music
and scripturral Rotations by the school.
Mrs. Walter Clarke presided at the or
gan. with Mr.. Chas. Hibberd as music
director The pastor made short ad
dress to the school. and the usual con-
tributions Of the classes were called by
the secretary and the exercises closed
with the benedicti0n.
Personal Mention.