The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-06-14
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SIDES OF THE RIVER.

SIDES OF THE RIVER.
Chiidron's Day Observed In Several
Churches Yesterday-sunday School
Fete at Grand Avenue Church Saturday
Afternoon-Rev. Mr.. Sage Receives De-
gree of ID. ID. from shurtleff College.
Childrens day exercises were observ-
ed in several of the churches yesterday
The interior of the Grand avenue Con-
gregational church was handsomely
decorated with flowers and plants, the
preparation having been made under
the direction of Miss Hattie Denison.
Nine infants were baptized by the pas
tor, Rev. j. Lee Mitchell. Harry Hall,
Marjorie Crossley, Alpha Watkins, Har-
attained the age of seven years during
the past year, in accordance with
custom observed in the church many
years, each received handsome Bible.
George Spare received first prize-a
stylographic pen and quantity of sta
tionery-for the scholar in the Sunday
in the lessons the past year, and An
ME Smith received second prize, SOU
yenir spoon. There were hymns sung
by the primary department under the
direction of Miss Griswold, the teacher,
and Gladys Visil and Visa Huntley
rendered recitations. A short address
to the children was given by Rev. Mr..
Mitchell.
At the Grand avenue Baptist church
the morning service was set apart for
the children of the Sunday school,
There were singing by the school, rec
:tations by the members Of the primary
department, special anthem by the
choir and an address by Rev. DR.. Sage.
in the evening the regular Children's
day concert was held. The concert SER
vice was entitled "Children's Day
Echoes" arranged by Burton Fl. Wins
low The programme,
Piano Seiections-Miss Nora Sage.
Song-"Glad Children's Day"-By the
school,
Address of Welcome-"Our Echoes
Robert Hanscom.
Responsive Scripture Reading.
er-Superintendent J. P. Morrow.
Song-"Sunshine Everywhere"-By the
school.
A primary scholar.
Recitation-"What Does the Echo
Say?"-Elsie Watrous.
Song-"Children's Day Carop'-School.
Scripture Reading in concert.
Recitation--"They Softly Echo"-Mary
Phillips.
Recitation-"Cons the Lilies'-May
Hanselpacker
Song-"Lone is the Sunshine School
Observation-Disclosures from the Clock
Primary class.
Observation-Disclosures Little Echo'-A
primary scholar.
Hymn Woodwork and con-
gregation.
Rectiation-"The Sparrow's Echo
Carl Bishop.
Rectation-"The Church Bells Echo"
Mae Rowley.
Glass Exercise-"Bible Echoes" by Err
nest Smith, Leroy Manwaring, Aus
tin Burroughs, Robert Hanson,
Charles Darby, Gertie Hanson, Char
lie Hayes, Morris Hatfield, Bessie
Hanson, Willie Johnson, George Will
lie and Minnie Willis.
Song-"Triumph of the King"--School.
Recitation-"Thank God for the Bible"
Martha French.
Dialogue-"How Eddie Preached
Austin Burroughs and Miss Thera
Robinson.
Recitation-"For My sake"-villa Bur-
roughs.
Song-"When He Cometh''-School.
Address on the work of the American
Baptist Publication society-Rev. DR..
Closing song-"The Good Old Way
School.
The annual fete for the Sunday school
of the Grand avenue Congregational
church was held on the church grounds
Saturday afternoon, and nearly all of
the $50 children enrolled in the school
were present. The outdoor games such
as baseball, football, croquet, etc., were
greatly enjoyed, while the smaller chill
dren patronized the swings and ham
nocks. Many Of the little ones were
given rides on the backs Of several po-
MES, which gave them much pleasure
Sandwiches, cake and lemonade were
served in liberal measure. The affair
was greatly enjoyed by all.
Rev. e. G. Sage, pastor of the Grand
avenue Baptist church, received the
degree Of D. D. at the recent SEVENTEEN
anniversary of Shurt1eff college, Alton.
ILL.,, where he graduated. DR.. Sage had
previously received the degree of Phi. d.
from Yale university. His many friends
will be glad to learn of this additional
and well deserved honor just conferred
upon him.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CLUB.