Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-28

sons. Some have beauty and nothing
else. They are like people who get ali
for themselves and give out nothing.
The flowers do not gather their odors
day after day, and hoard until they
are compelled 70 emit them with gusn'
but give as they gather. Some people
gather throughout their lifetime, and
only give when death compels them to
loosen their purse-strings. The preacher
drew many other suggestive Lessons from
the flowers and birds. and In conclusion
said springtime must pass away. The
flowers VIII fade and die. the sweet-toned
birds Will cease to sing; IL there a place
where spring abides, and flowers never
fade? Yes, but death, like a narrow
stream. divides that heavenly land from
ours, and the graces and virtues we cul-
tivate here will bloom In enduring beauty
and fragrance there.
In the afternoon at 4 o'clock Clay-Street
church was crowded with youns folks
and their friends, TO participate In. ana
enjoy the special Childrens-Day exer-
ciscs provided for the occasion. The
chaucel and platform were beautifully
decorated with evergreens and flowers. In
the background was a representation OF
a large rock over which the ivy grace
fully twined. and upon which was In
scribed, Christ the Rock OF our Sal
walton" This was the general theme OF
the exercises, which consisted OF singing,
recitations, addresses and dialogues. all
appropriate TO the general theme. All of
those who took part In the programme
acquitted themselves well. The entire
service was well rendered, pleasing. and
profitable.
THE DAY AT UNION-STATION.
A very large gathering assembled at
n-Statlon Methodist Episcopal church,
corner Twenty-fourth and n streets. Sun
day afternoon. the attraction being the
exercises incident 10 "Children's-Day'
The school was very full, nearly six hun
dred being present. At $3.50 It marched
from the school-room in three columns,
the boys headed by Acknowledgment
tendent Valentine and 200 strong, entering
the church by the Twenty-fourth-street
door; the girls, headed by Assistant-Super
intendent Heckler. 20 strong entering by
the N-street door. and the primary class,
headed by their principal. Miss Mary Ap-
person, with Superintendent Brauer assist
ing. 80 strong. entering from the rear OF
the building The galleries were crowded
with friends and parents Of the children.
The exercises were conducted by Master
Wilcox Ga youth OF IL years. as presiding
officer. who made most excellent well
come address.
Prayer was offered by the pastor, Rev.
George c. Vanderslice. D. d., who also
made a short address, saying that as II
was Children s-Day he would not con-
sumo much Of their time.
The little girls participating in the ex-
ercises were perfect In their parts all
receiving high concentrations. I'm So
Glad I'm a Methodist" by little Frankie
Roberts. a little girl Of years, was one
OF the best. Her facial changes were GER
tainly remarkable in one so young.
The singing. under the leadership OF the
choristers. Mossrs Allen. Whybrew. and
Beck, with Mrs. Kate Hare at the organ,
was most excellent. and the entire pro,
gramme reflected great credit upon the
excellent committee who arranged IT, and
Of which Miss Minnie Robertson was
chairman.