The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-15
CHlDREN'S DAY
in THE CHURCHES
Annual Festival Quite Generally Observed
by Many Denominations.
SPECIAL EXERCISES TOOK PLACE
Rainy Weather Prevented Large Al.
tendances in the MOrning..Thc
Many Programmes We're Generally
Featured by Vocal and Instrumental
Music..SOngs and REGULATIONS by
Primary Departments.


Primary Departments.
Yesterday was Children's Day, and
the festival was quite generally OBJ
served by the Methodist. Presbyterian
ard Baptist churches throughout the
city. In those churches where the
morning was chosen for the observ-
ance, the rain lessened the attendance,
but not the ardor of the Sunday school
scholars nor the beauty OF the varied
programmes,
At the Second Presbyterian church
the exercises. which We're given In the
morning. were of a high order and were
under the direction of ]. NJ. Chance.
The beautiful cantata, Under the
Palms." by George F. Root, was the Sc
lection rendered by a chorus of sixty
children, the church qnartette of mixed
and mems voices. the choir and the
choral society. The cantata represents
the return of the Jews from captivity
in Babylon during the reign Of Cyrus.
The children's choruses were beauti-
fully given and showed thorough train
ing. The work of the adult singers was
artistic. Misses Black, Garagan, Bey-
non and Morgan were the soloists and
their singing separately as well as In
the quartette was of a finished style
The selection, by the Dark
Euphrates Stream" by Miss Garagan
and the quartette Of mems voices. con-
sistng of Messrs. Croft, Runyon, Hol-
comb and Dryer, was charming num-
Der.
BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS.
The decorations were in charge of
H. w. Rowley. and consisted Of two
large pyramids composed entirely Of
magnificent palms, situated at either
end Of the platform. Over the organ
desk was a cone-shaped bank Of laurel
and arranged throughout the church
were palms and jars of flowers In full
bloom. The pastor. Rev. DR.. Charles +.
Robinson, presided over the exercises.
A request from a large number has
been made that the cantata be repeated
and this may be done within the next
two weeks.
At the First Presbyterian church the
special services began at 4.30 o'clock
1t was a united gathering of Sunday
school and congregation and which
comfortably occupied the auditorium
Superintendent A. w. Dickson, of the
Sabbath school, presided. The pulpit
and platform were decorated with flow
ers.
After an organ voluntary and opening
chorus prayer was offered by Alfred
Hand. Then were sung two selections
and there was a responsive reading
The primary class exercises consisted
Of several songs and recitations. Rev
Or. James Mcleod. the pastor, made
brief address After further responsive
reading and singing, Superintendent
Dickson referred to the circular letter
of Rev. Dr. James A. Worden, OF the
Prespytcrian Sabbath school to..!d. i.
which the writer urged concentrated
effort to secure offerings by the mite
box system. Following the singing OF
"The Lords My Shepherd" the service
terminated with the doxology and bene'
diction.
PENNAVE NUE. CHURCH.
In the Penn Avenue Baptist church
large audience of Sabbath schoo
| scholars and elder ones observed ol
took part In an excellent programme
and listened to an address by Rev. DR.
]. S. James, of Philadelphia, editor oI
The Commonwealth. The platform
pulpit and choir loft We're decorated
| with wild flowers l.. S. Williams, as
| sistant Superintendent of the Sabbath
school. conducted the opening service
during which Superintendent Luther
| Keller discussed the crucifxion. the les
| son of the day. Mr.. Keller presided
over the exercises which were as fol
lows. c.. F. Whittemore and Mrs. whit
temore, respectively, conducting th'
singing and presiding at the piano:
Recitation, '"rhe Sparrow's Chirp,"
| Annie Atkinson
Song, Blossoms
Minnie Powell. May Davis, Daisy Staples
Recitation, 1.-The Bible" Ruth Keller
Recitation, "Flower Lesson"
Bertha Franci:
Song, "I.ilies."
Margaret Howard, Nina Robinson
| Recitation, whats the Matter with
| Robin" .....................Dor Dora kleie
Songs ...........Sch School and Chorus
Address, SUNDAY School Work."
| Miss Krigbaun
| Address.
Rev. DR.. J. 8. James, of Philadelphia
ELM PARK CHURCH.
At Elm Park church, Children's Da!
was observed by elaborate exercises
The Sunday school met at 10 o'clock II
the lecture room and marched b!
| classes 10 the auditorium. where tn
Sunday school orchestra. led by Allal
Lawrence. played a selection. Afte
all were seated at 1890 o'clock, the fol
lowing was the order of exercises:
Baptism of Children by the Pastor,
Rev. G.. NJ. Cliff
Song. Come Children. Sing
Primary Department
PRAYER Rev. j. Underwoo
Anthem ................E Elm Park Quartet
j. A. Pennington, Organist.
Address of Welcome. Charles underwoo
Duet, Ever Be Merry"
| ~ Charles and Ray Watre
Recitation, IF I Knew. .Irma Waite
Song. IF You Have Pleasant Thought.
Arlie Dire,
Song, ...........I.."It Is Not Far to Jesus
Recitation. 1.-The Boys We Need"
Ray Vori
Duet and Chorus. "For the Savior
Loves US" Ethel and Earl Yost.
with the Primary Department.
Recitation, "A Little Girls Advice"
| Ruth Beidlema
Song, Forget Me Not" .... Lizzie Grifi:
Recitation, 1.-The Mousie's Plight"