The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-07-18
CHILDREN'S DAY AT SHILOH.
and Their Friends-Entertainin
A.ldresses-. Good Dinner r-Interest-

Ing Prog ram.
Saturday, July 7Lh, 1894, was Chi!dren's Day
al Shiloh. This Is All annual day act apart by
the Methodist Conferences, 10 be celebrated
once u year IN the interest OF the children,
Long before the hour had arrived q large
crowd had gathered on the grounds to lend
their presence to the interesting exercises
opened with prayer by the pastor Rev. w, II.
Arial who iiDplored the blessing Of God 10
rest on all that should take place.
An interesting program had been prepared
by The Superintendent, in W hich the children
were given an opportunity to entertain the
audience. And IL must be said TO their credit
that they acted well their part, they deserve
the thanks OF all, lor the way IN which they
day. Az will be seen number OF selections
applicable 10 the occasion had been selected
by the Superintendent and The ladies OF the
vicinity. A number OF songs relating 10 the
great cause OF missions were sung by the
choir, and we must say they also acted their
part well in singing those "Old time" melo-
dies.
Superintendent announced that the best part
wal yet 10 take place and that was dinner.
A Sumptuons repast had been prepared by
the good ladies OF the nelghborhood, whose
traits in the culinary line are anexcelled and
we think all present enjoyed this part OF
the exercises. and the wants OF the inner
man were iully gratihed. AS the Superin.
tendeuL told the pastor he got his "dinner'
tor il was the writer's pleasure TO "break
bread" with him and he speaks from observa
tion.
the audience again assembled In the house
and the Superintendent introduced Hon. X
f. Hill, who delighted the audience with an
interesting talk 10 the children. HE warned
the children 10 always obey their parents and
be submissive To their will under any and all
clrcu instances.
Alter Mr.. HllI's address the Superintendent
OF, hon hn Spf yUnnlh
the .dishwasher'' and close the exercises VI
the day, and ne washed the "dishes" clean
and "dried" them also. He began BY saying
parts In the line of housekeeping; and said
he believed all the ladies would agree with
him and We think they all said yes. he told
the children that good boy aud good girl
man, and warned them TO live by obedienc
and submissi 70 their parents ana tneir
God. He made pointed illustration OF some
convicts who died far away on distant
mountain In the chaingang. The moral OF
this he said was disobedieuce In early lie 10
their parents, and consequently tney WanGer-
cd into bad company by disobedlence. Too
working, uuLlring lsbors Of the Superin tend.
ent, L. p. Harkness, IL Is 70 bis never. ceaslng
labors, that the children were train ed 80 well:
All honor to him We say ana q we oe,e's thIa a
After the PASTORS address the choir sang the
long meter doxology, and the pastor pro
nounced the benedtctlOn, and the croWo ais
persed 70 their homes fully convinced OF tne
TACT that II was the most interesting Child
rens Day ever held at Shiloh.
PROGRAM.
Prayer-by the Pastor. Rev. W. H. Arial.
Voluntary.
Song-"Jesus shall Reign"
Scripture reading-by the Pastor.
Song-"Let the Tidings Roll
Recitation-"Life's Volume, saile
Reciiation-"He Careth," Miss Elvle Mil
lord.
Recitation-"well Dolng,"- Miss Corrie
Essay y-Cheerlulness, Miss Emma Carwile.
Song-"Arm Of Lord Awake
Recitation-"They Say,'-Miss Ollie Nc.
Adams.
Recitation-"Our Own Dear Land, Rosa.
Bible Sentences-by Superintendent and
Song-"over the Sea-"
Observation-Disclosures Day,"-Miss Lois
Sutherland.
Northumberland Miss Pearl Milford.
Song-"Praise the Savior"
Recitation-China. Mexico, Brazil, Japan
Responsive Exerclse-by superintendent
and Shool.
Recllation-"Nothiug 10 Do,"-five girls.
Recitution-"Death OF a School mate-Miss
Clara McAdaIns.
Recltation-"Empty Cradle,'-Mlss lsaoeIie
Milford.
Recitatlon-"Angels'-M Lillian McCar.
ter.
Essay-"Get ont Of the Rut,"-Mlss Onie
McCarter.
Song-"Why Stand ye Here Idle"
Recltation-'Lend Helping my Brother"
-Lemmie Tribble.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. School Hymn, n,"-Miss
Elns Sutherland.
Recitation-"Prayer and Potatoes" - Miss
Lnnie Tribble.
Recltation--"What 1 Love."-Miss Mallie
Kay.
Song-"The Kingdom Ia Coming"
Recitation GOD Wants the Boys and
Glrls,'-Barnes McAdams and Miss Allie
darkness.
RecItation-"The Girls that are Wanted,"-
Miss Lou Suber.
Recitatlon-"Throwings Kiss."-Miss Nell
lie Milford.
Collection.
Song-"From Greenland's Icy Mountain"
Frank"