The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-15
LINCOLN MEMORIAL SERVICE
HELD BY THE
J uniOr League of the VI. e. Church

- um1Or AeaS ue Oh tine W. Es On u rC In
The NJ. E Church was filed with an attentive
audience Sunday night to listen to the service
by the Junior League in commemoration of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln. The various par
ticipants were we'll prepared. and what they
had to say in their essays formed a very good
epitome of the life of the man whose memory is
affectionateiy cherished by every citizen of the
Republic. The exercises were under charge of
D. E. Rogers, who has devoted much time TO the
League and interested himself very greatly in
its behalf. The following is the
PROGRAM.
l. Organ Voluntary.
2. Anthem by Choir.
8. Prayer by Rev. H. D. Stauffer.
4. Introductory remarks by Supt. D. E. Rogers.
5. Song. Rock of Ages" League and audience.
6. Essay by Orpha White: Abraham Lincoln IS
first years.
I. Essay by John DeFluiter: Abraham Lin
coins S-21 years.
Essay by Charles Elson Abraham Lincoln
g. Essay by Louis Hall: Abraham Lincoln as a
Storekeeper.
10. Essay by Mabel Taylor: Abraham Lincoln
as an Inventor.
IL. Essay by Lulu Furry; Abraham Lincoln as
a Lawyer.
L. Essay by Ellen Gardner: Abraham Lincoln
as a Statesman.
13 Essay by Edna McConney: Abraham Lincoln
as an Abolitionist.
a. Essay by Frank Allen: Abraham Lincoln as
President.
Is. Essay by Flora Sapp: Abraham Lincoln as
a Christian.
16. Lincoln's favorite poem. Recitation by class
of fourteen.
II. Song by male quartet.
IS. Remarks by Rev. H. D. Stauffer.
10. Solo by Mr.. Calhoun.
20. Collection by Epworth Guards.
21. Closing song. America" )" League and audi
ence.
%. Benediction by Pastor.
The memorial service for the late Harvey Wa.
terman. held at the congregational Church
Sunday afternoon, was impressive and very
largely attended.
About one hundr ed and fifty members of Unity
Lodge. I. o. o F.. and Ravenna Council R. A.
attended in body from L. o. o. F. hall.
The discourse was an excellent summing up Of
Mr.. Waterman's life. from which many valuable
lessons were pointed out.
The text was from Psalms 1l9: 1; BLESSED
are the undefled in the way. who walk in tn
law of the Lord"
The following is an outline of the discourse
We do not hold this service because bro the
Waterman was prominent citizen nor becaus
he was member of this church; nor yet be-
cause he was my beloved personal friend; bu
because his life was an example of those grea
principles of conduct. the study of which mus
be profitable to all.
This service is held not in the interest of the
| dead. but for the sake of the living
First: If were asked what was Harvey
| Waterman's most prominent characteristic.
should say that it was trustworthiness.
THE second characteristic which impressed
| me- was his modesty or humility.
tine third was his kindness and gentleness
and fourth. and last. he was an earnest Chris
tian."
The speaker closed by exhorting all present tt
cultivate these same gu alties in their own lives
Because of his long and faithful services il
the choir. more than ordinary attenti on wa
given the musical part of the service. which
consisted of three anthems by the choir and
| selection by a male quartet.