The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21

their exercises with the reading Of the
| twenty-third psalm In concert and fol-
lowed this with a selection, Jesus Bids
Us Shine" Ten little misses then sang
of Natures Teachings" and recita-
tions were given by the Misses Jessie
| Florey Margery Utt, Avis Tibbetts
and Nellie Stewart. After the singing
of Victory for You" by the class the
| Misses Pearl Finnan Ruth Carson,
Florence Florey and Ruth Fellows told,
In charming way, Of what the Flow
| ers Tell U.s." The school and congre-
| cation then Joined in singing a song,
after which Miss Matte Hughes re-
cited. Natures Teachings" were ex-
hibited by sixteen little girls, and reci-
tations were given by the Misses Marie
Beach and Marion Hail. Following a
| motion song, Serving Our King" by
twenty little misses. a duet, "He Loves
Me Too" was sung by the Misses Jes-
sic and Pearl Firman. Miss Matte A.
Hughes recited and after short ad-
dress by the pastor, Rev. ]. B. Sweet, a
collection was taken,
THE BOYS CHORUS.
The singing by boys chorus, under
the direction of M. e. Worden, was fol-
lowed by a recitation by Miss Miller, Of
Wyoming seminary, by special request.
Her efforts pleased and delighted the
audience, who heartily applauded her.
Master Walter Smith then declaimed In
his usual catching style and the exer-
cises came to a close with the singing
of the doxology.
Rev. L. w. Peck. ID. D., pronounced
the benediction and the audience thor
oughly satisfied with the pleasant and
entertaining exercises, filed out.
Children's day was observed yester-
day by the Sabbath school of the
Scranton Street Baptist church. In the
morning Rev. s. f. Matthews, pastor.
preached a special sermon to the chill
drcn and their parents. Instead of the
evening service, the children rendered
u programme entitled, "Children's Day
Echoes"
For the occasion, a great deal of
pains had been taken by the decorat-
ing committee, of which DR.. b. G. Bed
doe was chairman, TO have the audi
torium present an attractive appear
ance. On the walls at convenient
places, hung large wreaths of laurel
flowers. from near each vestry door,
streamer of laurel leaves and flowers
was carried to central point in the
pulpit alcove. In this alcove the best
efforts of the committee were seen. A
large anchor, representing Hope" was
placed upon bank of beautiful flow-
ers and green leaves. The anchor was
made of laurel flowers, interspersed
with roses, etc. On either side, ar
ranged on stands were vases of beau
tiful roses and in front just inside the
altar railing was O veritable bower of
green and towering plants.
FEATHERED sONGSTERs.
The altar railing and the organ plat
form was also decorated in keeping
with the other decorations. To add to
the beauty and pleasure, two cages,
containing canaries, were suspended
from the chandeliers and ever and anon
their sweet carolings would fill the
auditorium. The choir had been aug
mented and materially assisted in the
singing.
The superintendent of the school, Dr.
B. G., Beddoe, presided, and the eXer-
cises were opened with an organ vol
untary by Miss Clara Reid, organist.
After q song, Glad Childrens Day."
was made by Master Arthur Beddoe.
A selection from the Scriptures was
then read by the school in concert. The
pastor, Rev. S. F.. Matthews, offered
prayer and the school sang Sunshine
Everywhere"
Then followed recitations, dialogues.
singing, etc. The Infant class in their
part especially indicated the fruitful
efforts of Mrs. Matte Watkins and DIR.
T. M. Senderling,
In addition to these pleasant num-
bers, an interesting address was made
by the superintendent in reference to
the Work of the Publication Society
of the Baptists." After an Offering was
taken for the school missionary work,
the closing song, THE Good Old Way"
was sung by the school and the bene-
dicticn being offered by the pastor the
exercises came to an end.
Chorister David T. Jones had charge
of the intermediate departments sing
ing and much credit is due him for the
splendid singing.
AT SALVATION ARMY.
The youngermembers of the Salvation
Army observed children's day yester-
day with appropriate exercises. The
affair was in charge Of Cadet Wise
man, and he had spared no pains to
make it success. A lengthy pro-
gramme was carried out in the pres
ence of a large number of friends and
members of the Army.
The barracks had been prettily deco
rated with green leaves, laurel flowers
and blooming plants. The Gipsy Jingle
Band took a very prominent part In
the exercises.
The North Main Avenue Baptist
church, Providence, was prettily dec
GRATED with flowers and there was spe-
cial music for the OCCASION A varied
programme was rendered at the Chris