Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-06-23
oHlLDREN's DAY.
Children's Day Exercises at the
Churches.

An OVERLOOKING house greeted the
NJ. E Sunday school IN its rendition
of the Children's Day program last
Sunday evening. The church always
neat and attractive, was made doubly
so by rich flowing festoons of roses,
at the alter, charming punches of fol-
iage suspended from the chandeliers,
while bouquets of rare beauty decked
the organ and pulpit A delightful
fragrance filed the air. The flowers
creating rich perfume, the innocent
faces of the children radiant with an
ticipation, the volume of song from
hundreds, IS the wholesome, happy
senti ment of the exercises all combIn-
ed to make it a most pleasing, in
structive and inspiring occasion
The title of the program was THE
League of Honor" At the rear of
the platform stood a pyramid draped
on either side with wreaths of roses,
while the side facing the audience
was plain and uncovered. The de-
sign of this was developed as the
exercises proceeded Rev. Allen
made the Introductory address in
which he explained that the pyramid
was the symbol of stability and dura-
bility. That the principles of the
League of Honor which were about
to be built into the pyramid, we're old
er than the pyramids Of Egypt and
had in them the element of immortal
ity. He then introduced the League
of Honor builders, who each brought,
explained and put in place his plank
in this platform. Miss Gussie Young
came forward bearing a plank with
the inscription ''Honor Thyself," and
after an appropriate and impressive
speech, put it in place against the
face of the pyramid at the bottom, as
the foundation of true manhood and
womanhood. The second builder,
Mrs. J. n. McIlyain, presented the
motto, Honor the Bible" as the sec
ond plank. The third plank, presen-
ted by Mr.. Ross Mccormick was,
Honor the Chur CHI The fourth,
Honor the Sabbath" by Miss Lille
Mccormick. The fifth, sixth and sew
enth, Honor Temperance" Honor
Your Parents" aud Honor Truth,"
was presented by the smaller children
IN a beautiful class exercise. The
eighth and last, Honor Christ" was
presented in a forcibly rendered
speech by Miss Katie Barnes, as
forming the fitting climax for the
whole. Thus the pyramid grew, as
an object lesson before the eyes Of the
audience and doubtless made good
and lasting impressions. The program
was interpreted with inspiring songs
and appropriate responsive Bible
The school deserves much
or edit for the manner in which 1t was
rendered.
AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
A concert service, consisting of
songs, reading, and Rotations were
given in the evening TO a large audi
ence. Over the platform in a grace
full arch, were the golden letters,
Day Spring" bordered with a trim
ming Of flowers and evergreens. The
greeting song" to the air Of the Red
White and Blue, was followed by BIZ
bic reading and prayer, and a very
program The young
folks taking part in the entertainment
were, Clovis johnson, Orpia Daniels,
Rena Faubion, Willie Bradley, Mat
tie johnson, Jesse Gray, Pearl John
son, Chas. Gray, Carl johnson, John
ME Garberson. Belra Rooney, Dona
Stapp, Ed. johnson, Ines Daniels,
Alice Spaulding, Don Fleming. Maud
Guy Rooney. During
the evening a recitation entitled "The
Cry of the Nations was rendered by
Bessie johnson, Maude Spaulding,
Edith, Athie. BERTHE Daniels, Inez
Smith, Iva Smith, Alice Erwin, Edna
Daniels, and Grace johnson, in a most
charming manner; SIX little tots also
gave Little Workers." in a way that
captivated the audience. AT the close
Of the evening, a collection was taken
up.
AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Children's Day was opened by that
grand old hymn ''All Hail the Power
of Jesus Name" followed by the read
ing of the 23d Psalm in concert by
the congregation, and prayer by the
pastor succeeded by the rendition of /
a short but appropriate program by |
the primary class under the charge
Of Miss Jesse Pratt. Frank Pratt |
and Robbie Bracken then read a |
Song OF Praise" followed by a Sc
lection from the scriptures reciting
the Prophecies of Christ's Universal |
Dominion by Miss Arcner. Miss
Della Townsley than read DR.. Word |
ems letter to the children, which was
followed by a Song Service 10y the
little ones. The exercises were inter
spereed with music of an appropriate |
A liberal contribution for
work was taken up and |
the audience dismissed with the ben
by the Pastor.
PROGRAM of FDwortb T,asgna