Democratic messenger., 1893-06-17
CHILDREN'S DAY.
How Last Sunday Was Observed
in the NJ. T.. and VI. \.
Churches.


"All hail sweet day Of flowers.
OF brides and childrens song
Flow on. We happy hours
And still our joy prolong
AS through the heavens DER us,
The sun persues his way;
Wen raise the thrilling chorus.
BE glad lis Children's Day -
Not only the morning but the evening
service was given up to the children.
In the place Of the pulpit large whit,
cross graced the platform. while tn,
recess back of il was filled with beauiifn
blooming flowers, and the voice of III,
birds welcomed the beautiful day Tn,
exercises commenced with the song "Oul
Jubilee" by the school, followed by
responsive reading Prayer by the Pastor
then came the introductory Address
Hail Happy Day" by little BERTHE Nelson
Miss Lillian Clayville sang solo
Beautiful Birds Sing On" and as if in
answer 10 her request. at the end of
every verse the sweet singing canary in
his cage suspended from the ceiling over
the cross, sang his most CHEEKY lay Next
came recitation by three little tots,
Annie Dunlap. Bessie Emmons. and Leila
Riggin. followed by song and refrain
Tommy Robbins rccited Let the Anchor
Go" Misses Minnie Townsend and Clio
Baker sang pretty duct. then came a
recitation by Katie Townsend. \ full
chorus "Song OF Faith" A recitation.
"The " aters of the Fountain" was well
spoken by Paul Brimer. Misses Minnie
Vincent, Edna Hudson and Messrs. Brat
ten and Baker sang a song OF the Sweet
Joys of Childhood" Next came reciia-
tion by Maggie Clark. followed by a
Semi-chorus by Misses Emma Clayville.
Matte johnson and Messrs. Bratten and
II. J. McAllen. Little Jimmy Spencer
made his first public address. Il Trust
Papa"
Next a solo with chorus by Miss Florie
Vincent. After the song BE First in the
Field the pastor. Rev Mr. Coursey.
stepped 10 the front and IN his usual
graceful and pleasant manner explained
the object of Children's Day. 4 quar,eite
sang Laying Up Treasures. after which
a collection was taken; then came the
closing hymn and benediction
The evening exercises opened with the
"Childrens Day Carol" followed by
prayer and responsive reading After
singing u Columbian Hymn. "Our Patrio-
tic Program" an address bv Miss Lille
Duffy. was well delivered A very pretty
feature of the exercises Of the day was
'Columbia's Defenses.' Columbia was
pcrsonated by Miss Emma Richardson,
robcd in white with flowers entwined
DER her fair young brow, while her hand
the flag of our Union There
were six guards, each wearing lettered
shield and as each one addressed Colum-
bia she responded in clear and distinct
voice. and the school sang familiar air
after each response. Those who took the
part of defenders were, VIM. C. Powell,
Jus, Laws" Sidney Marlborough,
Worthy Rulers; Carl Baker. Good
Citizens" Lizzie Richardson. "christian
Schools; Sadie Emmons. a Sacred
lIessie Clayville, Pure Relig-
Ion." The primary class took an interest
ing part also in this exercise. They took
their places in front of Columbia, and
after an address by one of their number.
Harry Duffy. they sang very pretty
song. During the singing of appropriate
verses the guards suspended their shields
pn the cross making very pretty effect
Each and every one took their parts
earnestly and well
Tie credit of the success il due the
pastor, Mr.. Coursev. who had charge of
The training OF the children The collect
ion from The Sunday School and congrc-
cation during the day amounted 10 $50 :
over $50 being raised by the school. The
exercises closed by school and congrega-
lion singing MY Country 'Tis of Thee
hy benediction
NJ +. CHURCH
Children's DAY was observed nj the NJ.
7. Church last Sunday and despite the
in arranging for the G. T..
the ladies' Of the school with
the officers and scholars. arranged and
carried out II program that reflected great
credi, upon all who participated. The
church was tastetullv and attractively
decorated. Over the pulpit arch in gilt
letters, hung the motto of all true mission
airy enterprise-"For Christ and the
Church" This wa2 surmounted by two
large wreathes of evergreen. Potted
plants aud cut flowers formed IA pretty
background for the pulpit The scholars
sho wed admirable training in recitation
and song and the entire program was so
pleasing and stirring that the collection
resulted in an amount encouraging to all
Following is the progra m as
carried ont
Singing-Doxology.
Lords Prayer-Lcd by Pastor
Singing-"Scatter Sunshine" School
Recitation -"Welcome"- Minnie Ellis.
Recitation -"Children's Day -Dellie
Taylor.
Singing The Harvest" school.
Recitation-Ossie Pennewcll.
Recitation III | We're You"-lIarry
Pennewell.
Singing Forward Soldiers"
Recitation Lillian Ellis
Recitation-Neitie Agncw.
Singins-"There is Much We Can Do
School.
Recitation Freely Ye Have Received
Freely Give"-Klien Pcnnewell.
Singing Tieralds Of Jesus School
Recitaiion-"A Nision"-Beriie Truit,
Solo-"Jesus Savior. Pilot Me"-Pastor
The Nations Plea"-Bertie Truitt
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