The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
ChiIdren's Day at Smyrna.

Often have we heard of Children's
Day at Smyrna, but never had it been
our pleasure to attend one Of these oc-
casions until last Sabbath, June Sd.
When we reached the church we
were surprised to see the yard crowded
with vehicles of various kinds and
sizes. 1t was with difficulty that we
found sufficient space for our vehicle
to enter Our horse had to be taken
ever so far of so as not TO be molested
by other creatures of like nature, not
because bis looks were not becoming. to
the occasion, no indeed! for our horse
isn't afraid of shocks of oats along. the
roadside, be is too accustomed to having
them nearer.
The church was crowded to its ut
most capacity, but some kind gentle
men were gallant enough to give US
their place while they seemed to sit on
imagination. Have you ever been to
Smyrna? If not, you don't know the
true meaning of the words gallantry
and kindness.
Rev. Smith of Clinton is now supply
ing Smyrna church. He preached
very interesting and appropriate ser
mon Sabbath morning. His theme
was. Parents duty to their children"
He tried to impress the great response
bility of training children. They are
being trained either for Christ or the
devil. Dear parents of NeWoerry
County, for whom are you training
your dear little pets, the pets that you
love even better than yourselves? Let
this be personal question to every
parent worthy of thoughtful and
prayerful solution. May Christ aid
you in training them for him VINO gave
his life for you. ....
After the benediction, dinner was
announced. How grateful We then
felt that the cold spell during Easter
wasn't severe enoug b to freeze the little
chickens, if it had been, weiwould have
been deprived Of fried chicken. II is
useless for US to say we enjoyed the
splendid and abundant dinner spread
before US. It did seem that they knew
we were going to be there, and pre-
pared things they knew we were par
tial to especially for US. Oh my, how
those college boys did eat! They put
on airs and are very modest eaters
while here in town; but I tell you they
lay aside all modesty when they are
out in the country. They seemed to
be trying to strengthen up for COM
mencement, for three of them will need
strength tospeak. Come to commence
ment, Smyrna people, and get value
received for what these boys ate.
After dinner the church was soon
full again, bat Of course it didn't require
as many to fill it as it did IN the fore
noon, for every one had eaten so much
that they took up more room, and felt
uncomfortable if they were the least
crowded.
Mr.. Henry Boozer took charge of the
afternoon exercises, and Miss Mamie
Clary Of the singing. The singing was
splendid. It would do you good to
hear it. To have good singing is quite
an addition to church. 1t arouses
the preacher as well as the people to
new zeal.
We would like to give full account
of the exercises, they were 80 interest
Jag and instructive, but time forblds.
The programme as rendered was just
splendid. Those who took part showed
that much time and attention had been
given to them. The community surely
must feel proud of such leader as Mr..
Henry Boozer. He realizes Gods
love to man, and what uubounded love
we should harbor for God and our
neighbor. The exercises were made
more interesting by being interspersed
by recitations by the little children.
The motto "Christ for the World" was
formed by seventeen children, each
child bearing letter covered with
cedar, and reciting an appropriate
verse.
Mr.. C. F. Boyd was to make an sd
dress, but on account of severe sore
throat only made few remarks. His
daughter, Miss Mary Boyd, acted as
his substitute and read a paper. Sub
ject, Foreign Missions" The exer-
cises closed with hymn.
Collection was taken up, but unfortu-
nately no one thought to pass the
basket around outside where the men
were, and as there were very few men
in the house, the ladies filling the
church almost, the collection didn't
amount to very much, for every one
knows the ladies are never allowed to
carry the pocketbook,
After a general handshaking the
crowd reluctan ntly left Smyrna church
feeling greatly refreshed by what they
had received both spiritually and
physically. That occasion will be in
dellibly Stamped on memory's tablet.
A we'll wlsher for Smyrna.
YRAM