Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-12

AOCbk0 OF WORSHIP WERE WITH
swEHr-FAcHD LITTLE ONES PRAIsINa THEIR
MAKRn-APPRofRIArE SERMONS, LOVELY
MUSIC AND HAPPY cHILpREx-AN ANNUAL
EVENT.
Yesterday was Childrens day in many Of the
Methodist churches of the city and appropri-
ate services were rendered. Giving up the
second Sunday in June to the children has
become an annual custom In the church. The
services yesterday we're exceedingly beautiful
and appropriate. The churches we're decorated
in tasteful manner. although the chief decora-
tion was the happy faces Of the children them
selves.
METROPOLITAN CHURCH.
Metropolitan Church held large number Of
the little ones. A raised platform covered the
space usually occupied by the preacher, and on
this the members Of the infant class were
seated, the children looking neat and pretty in
their cool frocks. A framed portrait Of Miss
Belle Twombley, q deceased assistant superin-
tendent Of the infant class. occupied promi-
nent position.
Bishop Hurst oficiated as minister. while As
sistant Superintendent Of the Sunday School
W. c. Eldredge had charge Of the children.
Miss Cornelia Pursell, superintendent Of tho In
FAINT class since its organization, was present
and kept an eye on the members of her class.
attended by her assistants, Misses Bertha Gray
and Lollie Blanford.
A review Of the years lessons was given by
Misses Blanche Caraway. Mary Holmes and
Ethelwyn B. Hall and Mr.. Dewitt Croissant.
Exercises by the primary and intermediate de-
partments. followed by the doxology and bene-
diction, brought the services to a close.
MOUNT VERNON PLACE.
The occasion drew together a large and
appreciative audience yesterday in Mount
Vernon Place Church. which service took the
place Of the regular preaching service at II a.
m. The front row Of seats was taken by the
school, while the pulpit platform and inside the
chsncel rail was filed by the infant class, under
the care Of Miss Anna Walker, teacher, and
Miss Jessie Lane, assistant and these little folks
| looked indeed a real bouquet Of beauty. The
well-arranged program was duly announced by
Mr.. L. A. Stier, superintendent OF the school.
A sweet chorus was the opening piece, followed
by responsive reading. The 2Sd Psalm was
then repeated In concert by the infant class,
who also rendered very pretty chorus, led by
| their teacher.
Recitation, "Small Things" four little girls.
| Woodland song-solos by Ednor Wing. Erwin
Werber and Irene Thomson. The music was q
pleasing feature, Miss Florence Ball presiding
| at the piano, Mr.. F. E. Potts, cornetist; Mr.
Ward at organ. The different choruses were
rendered most admirably, led by Mr.. G. W.
Lawrence, musical director
|
Emma Strider, Nellie Kemon, Edith Langley.
Grace Thomas, Irene Ernst and Ida Linkhow
| showed patient and careful training The sec
Rotary, Mr.. H. Knowles. read the report Of the
: school, showing the number Of scholars on roll
| 1874 and thirty teachers of both sexes, which as
whole, was very gratifying. The pastor, Rev.
| l. W. Cantor, was then called on and responded
| in a most pleasing talk to the little people, who
paid the best attention. Six OF the juveniles
then took up generous collection. and after
another chorus by the school the large audience
was dismissed with the benediction by Rev. w.
| A. Wade.
FOUNDRY CHURCH.
Foundry Church was q bower Of flowers and
pretty faces. The Sunday school children and
their teachers assembled down stairs in the
| Sunday school room, and marching to the
| leading one column, assembled by tho two
| stairways to the body Of the church, where ON
| excellent program was rendered.
The music, under the direction of Mr. Frank
Wilson. the precentor Of the church, assisted
| by the Sunday school orchestra wis especially
good. The infant class, under the guidance Of
Mrs. Burris King and Miss Mabel Brown, its
teachers, took prominent part.
After prayer by the pastor Of tho church,
Rev. DR.. o. A. Brown. Miss Pearl Potter re.
cited "A Feast OF Flowers" and Miss Grace
Harding recited in clear voice The King and
His Flowers" Kout Brown delivered in good
| style Gathering Flowers
The Misses Norris and Fill sarg well the duet,
| "WsIl Garland tho Cross" being assisted in
| the refrain by the Misses Whnley and Young.
At the ofYertory Miss Deering sang feelingly
the difficult solo, Jesus. Lover of MY Soul"
arranged by Tours. the accompaniment being
played by Mr.. ". K. Cohen, the regular organ
| list Of the church.
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
| Exercises bad been arranged at the First
Congregational Church, but on account OF the
disaster were dispensed with Dr. Newman de-
livered a sermon appropriate to the occasion,
| his subject being 1.-The Preciousness Of Human
Life" The offering was devoted to the gem
eral relief fund and the sum Of $1l9S5 was
contributed.
DUMBARTON AND MT. ZION.
Dumbarton Avenue Church had an attract
| i've service. HALF hundred little ones dressed
| in white seated on u raised platform in front OF
the chancel made pretty picture. As on SINH
lar occasions for many years past, Mr.. Henry
Wilson had the music in charge, and the sing
| ing of the children further bore testimony 20
the excellent training they had received at his
| hands.
| Mr. Guy Wilson. Messrs. Atwell, Artz. Har-
ner, Eddie Padgett and Bcrnice Moore de-
claimed in a creditable manner. Solos by
| Misses Vincent, Layton, A,tz and Cover and
quartet singing by Misses Jackson and Cam
eron and Messrs. Jesse II. Wilson and VIM.
| Hudson were finely rendered. Mention should
be made of the infant class singing, which the
| little ones entered into with earnestuess and
| vim.
short, appropriate address was made by
| the pastor OF the church. Rev. DR.. Elliott and
in which he asked for a liberal collection to be
| given to the educational fund of the Methodist
| Episcopal Church. hymn was sung followed
| by the tenediction, and the chl,dren's day was
| over.
At Mount Zion NJ. Z. Church. on goth street.
Rev. II. H. Carroll preached to the children at
IL am. and pm. The opening address was
mado by Julius Carroll. while speeches were
made by Misses Hattie Johnson Daisy jackson
and Mary Letcher and Messrs. William Beaser
| Thomas Barnes and Harry Bell. In the even
ing one hours song service was held under the
leadership of Prof. Parrott The collections,
| which will be devoted to q charitable purpose,
amounted to about $50.
| OTHER SERVICES.
At Union Church Rev. joel Brown preached
| to "a large audience.
lengthy children's program was given ut
! Ryland Church.
Rev. S. W. Hadaway preached to the chill
dren at Marvin NJ. E. Church.
| There were also services at the Fourth Street
| Mckendree. Dumbarton Avenue. Wesley
Chapel and Fifteenth Street NJ. E. churches and
Metropolitan and st. Paul A. NJ. E. churches.