Middletown transcript., 1894-06-16

EA Nl ,gS3 day to observe as
Ma,M9I Children's Day.
fEsGslzY.5sI The church was
~ handsomely decor
ated for the occasion with potted plants
and flowers In the centre of the rear of
the pulpit was tree of laurel in full bloom
while on either side were huge banks of
reedsand cat-tails. The large pillars which
support the pulpit were trimmed with
creeping ivy. The entire pulpit had the
effect of one leafy bower. The monotony
of the green being broken here and there
by gay flowers which gaye to the whole a
handsome appearance.
At the morning service the school occu.
pied the front of the church and the SER
vice was given over to them. The singing
being rendered from the books used in their
Sabbath afternoon services. Rev. R. l.
Watkins gave very interesting sermon to
the children, choosing as his text, the words
Learn of Me-" from St. Matthew's gospel.
His talk was brief description of the life
of Christ.
Sunshine and Flowers" was the title of
the evening program, which was bright
and cheery-service of scripture and song
and was rendered by the school in an
elaborate manner which probably eclipsed
all previous efforts in that direction. The
church was crowded long before the hour
for commencing the services. Many begin
nj, IN oortxr OF ~ rJor
to procure seats When the school had
been seated the aisles and gallery were
filled with chairs and benches, but even
then, many could not procure seats and
were compelled to remain in the vestibue
of the church.
The exercises opened with singing by the
school which was followed by prayer by
the pastor. The school then rendered
another selection entitled, Sunshine and
Flowers" Caring for Me-" by the primary
department was very pretty song and was
followed by recitation. Sunshine Land
by Miss Ethel Mailly, which was very
nicely rendered, A song entitled, Happy
Summer Time" by class of girls, was
very pretty, and "The Wonderful Com
pany," a song and recitation by pastor and
school came next. How He Loves Us"
all exercise was followed by recitation
from Lowell" by Miss Mary Shallcross,
to whom too much praise cannot be given
for the choice manner in which it was
rendered. Planting Posies," kinder
garten song by six little girls. was feature
of the program, which was enjoyed by all
present The little fairies who rendered it
giving all the motions of planting posies,
in such an admirable manner that one of a
vivid Imagination could almost picture the
flowers growing there on the platform.
This was followed by a selection by the
school Next was floral exercise, "The
Priceless Garland" by Miss Louise Van
Dyke and seven other girls, each one repre-
senting some flower which served to form
garland of priceless value. A pleasing
feature of this part of the program was
solo by Mrs Darby. assisted in the chorus
by the school.
Rev. r. Watkins gave a brief address
which was followed by the collection, dur
ing which the audience was entertained by
an organ voluntary from Tanhauser, by
Dr. II. L. Clayton, which was rendered
with very pleasing effect. God Bless
YOU" was the closing selection by the
school.
The collection for the day exceeded last
year, amounting to about thirty (30) dollars
which goes to the education fund of the
church. Too much praise cannot be given
the Superintendent Joseph G. Brown, for
his unliring efforts in preparing such an
attractive program.
w. W. Walker, Of Philadelphia, is spend
ing this week in town.
Mrs. 2. r. Atherly spent part of this
week in Philadelphia.
The public schools here closed on Friday
last for the Summer vacation.
Master Ira Mote, of Delaware City, spent
Sunday with friends in town.
Miss Anna Lord, of Philadelphia, spent
part of this week with her mother, Mrs.
Anne Lord.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Griffenberg, of Sum-
init Bridge, spent Sunday with C. F. Grif-
fenberg and family.
Miss Maud Phillips, who has been visiting
Miss Fannie Griffenberg, has returned to
her home in Wilmington
Mrs. J. E. Griffenburg and daughter, Miss
Eva, of Chicago, ILL.,, are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. c. F. Griffenberg.
The schooner Edgar Lee Langley, Of
Millville N. j., has been loading grain here
for J. B. Foard, of Middletown. this week
Mrs. Sarah Packard and daughter Miss
Minnie who have been the guests of Mrs.
z. T. Atherly, returned to their home in
Philadelphia on Monday.
The Middletown Lodge of Odd Fellows
also the lodge of the same order from ST.
Georges will attend the morning rervice at
the NJ E. Church here on Sunday next,
when Rev. r. /. Watkins will preach a
special sermon to them.
J. c. Baker who for Is years has been
proprietor of the drug store here has sold
his stock and fixtures to DR.. Harry Clayton
of Middletown, and has purchased drug
store at Upland, Pa. Mr.. Baker left for his
his future place of business on Monday.
We wish him unlimited success. DR.. Clay
ton is having extensive alteration made in