Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-10-30
A NOTABLE DAY

A 4 tho Cburcl, of the MI essiah-Specfal
Discourse in the Morning and an
Autumnal Concert in the Evening
by the Sunday School-Beautiful
Eloxvers. palms and utumD Leaves
Add to the Interest of the Occasion.
Yesterday was day long to be remem-
bored by the members and friends OF the
Church of the Messiah. In the morning
special sermon WAS preached by the pastor
and in the evening the Sunday school held
an autumnsl concert. Elaborate prepare
lions had been made for the concert and
willing hearts and hands had worked for
several weeks to make the occasion as
interesting and enjoyable as possible and
to sustain the reputation which this church
school has long had for its successful
efforts in the past. The result yesterday
fully justified the prediction that the last
affair would eclipse all others. The deco
rations were nearly perfect. Branches
laden with leaves of varigated tints were
tastefully arranged upon the sides of the
church walls and platform and au-
tumnal flowers and palms of rare
beauty and attractiveness presented
most strikinely beautiful appear
ance. Mr.. 81. R. Allen, the florist,
generously supplied the church with many
beautiful plants, flowers and palms. Rev.
Mr.. Conklin based his discourse on the
words found in the 9th chapter of CORN
thisns and the 18th verse: Necessity is
laid upon me, yea, woe unto me, If preaeh
not the gospel" The sermon was a mas
terly one and inculcated the lesson of
| hearty and cooperative work with the pas
tor for the upbuilding of the church and
the benefit of mankind, with striking illus
tratiops Of the primitive church when
| call met with one accord" and labored
| unitedly for the upbuilding of Zion.
| Mr.. Conklin exhorted his hearers to copy
the example of these early pioneers of the
cross and like them witness glorious results.
| There was a large attendance at the service
| and from the close attention given to the
earnest and eloquent words OF the speaker
| it was evident that deep and salutary i'm
preston was made. In the evening at the
| concert the church was filed, every seat
| being taken. The exercises were very in
| terestipg, the singing and Rotations being
especially well rendered. Mr.. R. NJ. Sher-
man conducted the exercises. Mr.. T. F.
Lamb, the superintendent, who has recent
ly returned from months trip to Chicago
made a brief address in which he
told of some of the wonders
he witnessed at the worlds fair, and also
of his ever recurring thoughts while alb
sent from the Sunday school which was &C
dear to him, aud of his desire to be again
| with those with whom he has labored &C
| pleasantly in the past. Rev. Mr. Conklin
made model address in which he vel.
coined everyone present and expressed the
hope that the future would witness grand
work in the church and Sunday school
and its members and usefulness increase
Mr.. W. z. Bartlett, the secretary of thu
school, made brief remarks in which hi
urged the scholars to continue their gooe
efforts and aim to make the Sunday schoo
still more prosperous and useful. Follow
ing is the program:
1, Song by the school. Q, Introductory
remarks by Mr.. Sherman. 8, Song OF
Thanksgiving, by the school. 4, Prayer
by Rev. Charles Conklin. 5, Song by Mis-
Helen Conklin, violin accompaniment b,
Miss Barlow. 6, Responsive reading ant
singing, Mr.. Sherman and school. Z, Son,
by school. 8, Prayer, school. 8, Song
9. Song by Miss Bertha Newcomb. 10
Recitation, Mics Florence Adams. II, Reel
tation, Master Hszsn Conklin. 10, Rscita
ton, Miss Mabel and Master Carlton Spring
IS, Recitation, Miss Gertie Prince. IA
Song of the Wind, by the Sunday school
Is, Recitation. Master Ray Root. 16, Reel
tstion, Miss Mamie Conklin. II, Recits
ton, Miss Hattie Conklin. IS, Hymn, b
the school. 10, Recitation, Master Perc.
Mix. 20, Recitation, Miss Nina Butler
81, Song and benediction.
Mr.. G. L. Bradley led the singing, an
Miss Florence Prince presided at the piano
which was kindly furnished by Mr.. A. B
Clinton