The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-06-19
The Egis & Intelligencer
Bel Air, Md, June 10, 1891.
CHILDREN's DAY.


Chdren's Day was appropriately observed il
MANY of the churches of the country. last Sunday
The weather was delightful and the attendance
generally, was good.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BEL AIR.
The obseryances at this church were neid Id me
service spvh arranged by Rev Dr. James A. ,Worden
and an interesting address was delivered Dy the
Rev. VIM. P. Finney, of New Egypt n: =: Inc r., re-
John 7. Spicer, Mr.. James A. Fulton being the
Superintendent. The school numbers over loo
pupils. ,>,cro~
The observances were held in the afternoon, the
church being densely packed. The church was de
and beautiful. The music was excellent. Mr
Joseph Andrew led thes choir, Mr.. David T.
Thomas b Seg the Sm so
were delivered by John Thomas, of Baltimore, and
his brother, of Philadelphia, both of whom were
Orthodox Friends Rev. j. W. Fleming, pastor
OF the church, had charge of the services.
The services were held Sunday afternoon, and
included. besides an appropriate address by the
pastor. Rev. G. ID. Wilson, responsive reading OF
MAGNOLIA NJ f. SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The church was brilliant with flowers and the
exercises very interesting. The flowers were fur
nished by Messrs. Brown, Bowman and others.-
The decorations consisted OF an arch over the pull
cent entwined with fir, roses and lilies. 1t was
constructed by the deft hands of Misses Brown
formed their parts with credit. Rev. Mr.. Mitchell
sang a solo, entitled Papa, What Will You Take
for Me?'' The services closed with the benedic-
ton.
The great summer festival OF the churches,
presence of very large audience, many OF wnom
could not find even standing room IN the pulloing.
Tse b SoTds % Go tho and preach the
Kingdom of God,'' were emblazoned upon the
wall in the rear of the pulpit rich PERCUSSION 9
tic STYLE and lending, by the rich variety OF their
colors an unusual beauty to the scene. During the
recited scripture verses each child handing to the
Superintendent the initial letter OF the SENTENCE
The eter when tha pGe9 IN
delivered by Misses Rose Rigdon. Blanche Rqt-
ledge, Elsie McClung, Nolie Gordon; Visa Nc
Duncan and Master William Woodrow. Master
Charlie EIderdlce. the, pastors SON. recited
Have you but penny?'' with vigor and correct
ness The collection amounted TO S2S AZ;
Services were held at Fawn Grove and ST. Panl's
NJ p Churches. West Liberty M. E. Church and
the three churches in Stewartstown on the same
day, 0LAA'
DUBLIN NJ. E. CHURCH.
Children's Day at Dublin M. f. Church was
celebrated. on Sunday morning, more heartily
than ever before. The church was redolent with
the perfume of flowers, with which the sanctuary
was adorned, and the services were bright ana
Joyous. A note of sadness however. blended With
the harmony of the occasion. when the eye rested
Superintendent of the Sunday School. William Z.
Mccain. Appropriate and interesting addresses
we're delivered by Rey e. smtn, a. Ma WiI
by Mr.. William Dick. Miss Annie Dick perform
ing on the organ assisted by Miss Jones. An in
teresting feature of the occasion the recitation
OF poem by Miss Mollie Mccain. AT the conclu-
sion of the exercises some of the flowers with
which the church was decorated were sent to sick
persons and the remainder were carried out and
strewed On the grave OF the lamented and beloved
Superintendent Mr.. VIM. E. Mccain. 1t is graft
flying to note that not a Sunday passes without
some of the children testifying THEN. loving re-
membrance of this good man by placing mowers
on his resting place. He was truly the ehildrens
UNION CHAPEL. NJ p. CHURCH.
Interesting Chdrens Day exercises were held
at Union Chapel, NJ. +. Church, on Sunday alter
noon. The building, was inadequate to accommo-
date those who sought admission. The church was
prettily decorated, the browning feature being
handsome floral design representing the several
grand divisions. The Dark Continent" was nttin 4
Olivet, the residence of Mr.. J. II. Hardesty.-
Among the floral offerings was a specimen magno-
liza as large as ordinary-siZed teacup. from the
conservatory of Mrs. j. Alex. Shriver.
The musical part of the programme was hlghly
f ahnUyea os By
ME Magness, Carrie Archer, Hannah Archer and
Woodley Pyle. Among others who participated
Rhoda Norris. Ella Norris, Lydia Robinson, Lottie
Robinson Mamie Bateman and and Messes harry harry
John Norris and Lee Magness. Recitations were
effectively rendered by Annie Dletz, Rhode MOTIFS,
Ella Norris and Maud Norris. Among the little
ones Maggie Vogts and Ethel Archer each sang
Cleveland Archer, Blanche Hood and Maggie Vogts
was much enjoyed. REGULATIONS were given by
Cleveland Archer, Bessie Archer, Mary Winona
McComas (aged four years. Ida Archer, Alice
Wood. Blanche Wood and George W. McComas.
Jr. The address of welcome by Alice Standitord
was nicely rendered. Rev. 5. A. HobhtZell made
brief address followed by creditable collection.
Altogether the occasion will be pleasantly and we
trust proftably remembered.
PARTICI PANT.