Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-17
ChiIdren's sunday.

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This pleasing festival was observed after
the usual manner Sunday at the Metho-
dist, Baptist and Christian churches. Ow-
ing to the absence of the pastor the SER
vices at the Congregational church were
postponed until next Sunday.
The Methodist chancel was freely deco
rated in floral effects and ferns. The first
part of the service consisted of Rotations
and music by members OF the Sunday
school, all of which were well rendered,
especially meritorious being a recitation
by Miss Grace Bailey entitled, 'The Mas
ter Is Coming" Part I'd consisted of a
special service entitled, 'The Young Peo-
pies Republic" Miss Emma Bailey repre-
senting bia, was the central figure.
Six scholars approached her bearing each
a star, representing claw, "Intelligence, y
Fraternity" Temperance" "Uprig ht-
ness" and "Patriotism." Each bearer re-
sponded to sentiment and as the stars
were successfully adopted they were ar
ranged on banner in such way that the
first letters of the words, spelling the
motto Lift Up" were clearly brought
out. This pleasing exercise was inter-
spersed with singing. Following this the
pastor gave short address and presented
each member of the Sabbath school, who
was also a member of the JUNIOR League,
with plant to rear and bring to the
church for decorative purposes when re-
quired.
The Baptist church was also adorned
with plants and vases OF flowers attract
lively displayed, green forming a pretty
background.
In the morning Rev. Mr.. Howard gave an
interesting address to the children from
the text, "What manner of child shall
this be % Luke /, &c. This question has
been asked by all classes OF people over
4 ha hna do ~ oil rfu ~ oh Gil
the beginning OF the human race. The
sort Of children they will grow up to be
has always depended largely upon inherit
lance, training and influence. The duty
of being obedient, courageous, truthful
and humble followers of the Lord Jesus
Christ was pressed upon the youthful
The exercises i'm which the children par.
were held in the evening and
were enjoyed by large congregation. A
pleasing concert service, entitled "Chil-
dren's Day Echoes was carried out as
follows: Opening Instrumental music
and anthem; "Glad Children's Day." by
the choir; address OF welcome, "Our
Echoes" Allen Rogers; Scripture reading,
led by the superintendent OF the Sunday
school, who offered prayer; singing, "sun-
shine Everywhere; motion song by pri-
mary class; recitation, "The Way OF the
World" Sadie Carlyle; singing, "Chil- !
iren's Day Carol;p Scripture reading; |
Consider the Lilies" Nellie Greene; rec, |
itation, Rena Delano; singing, Love Is
The Sunshine; song, Carrie Nye; ECHOES /
from the Clock" primary class; "Another I
Little Echo" Floyd Davis; Hymn No421; |
iqet, Mr. and Mrs; J. i; Hutchinson;
The Church Bells Echo" Winnie Tredo;
Bible Echoes" by class Of boys; song, /
Triumph of the KING" recitation,
Thank God for the Bible" Cora Hol- |
brook; song, Lulu and Emma Blakely; /
The Four Voices" by four girls; song, |
. W hen He Cometh;" anthem by choir; |
losing song, "rhe Good Old Way" ben
TIE manner OF observing the day at the |
church was especially pleasing |
o the children, who acquitted themselves
With much credit, there being not the /
Highest hitch in the well planned pro-
ram. The singing by the children, who /
lad been trained by Chorister Charles
stevens, added much to the enjoyment OF
he exercises, which were under the man.
cement OF DR.. Blanchard, the superin-
endent OF the Sunday school. His desire
o please The little ones had suggested a
iovelty in the way OF vine covered lad
Ter extending diagonally from the organ
o the chancel, upon the rounds Of which
we're perched numerous dolls, pretty
having attained the highest
lace. Cut flowers we're generously used
Ii the decorations, which reflected much
redit upon Mrs Iona Chase and her COM
1ittee OF helpers.
The exercises opened with an organ
by Miss Clark, followed by
march by 30 members of the primary class,
earring ferns; anthem; Scripture reading
nd prayer by the pastor; song, "Welcome
lreeting," Mrs. Aliens class; recitation,
The Poor Dear Girl,n Nina LOOMS; reci-
alton, "The Boy," Roy Danyou; song,
He Loves Me Too" Mrs. Rice's class;
'Too Many of We" Josie Sui
am; recitation, "a Box OF Smiles" Josie
ault; anthem by choir; recitation, What
be Little Shoes Said,n Edna King; song,
We Bring the Sweet Lilies" Blanche and
NINA Loomis, Lucy Flint, Elsie Bruce,
ail Lamson and Josie Sault; remarks by
be pastor; recitation, Geneive Lamsoni
election for missions, amounting to
1850; recitation, "a Little Which," Lena
.ilburn; anthem, Sunday school choir;
Lost" Stella Watson; song,
Happy Little Flower Bells" Mrs. Rice's
nd Mrs. Aliens classes; recitation, 1.-THE
Inning Little House," Gail Lamson; :
ing, ''Gsther and Scatter the Flowers;"
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