Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-16
LETTER FROM FAIRFAX.
Correspondence Alexandria Gazette

Correspondence AleXandrla GaHetCe.
BUSH HILL, June 15-On Friday
last very pleasant and unexpected
surprise was in store for Mrs. Minnie
Monroe, near here, by the arrival oftwo
of her brothers, Messrs. Thomas and
Frank Meetze, who are in the employ
OF the Metropolitan Railway Company,
in Washington, as motorman and con-
ductor, respectively, who spent the day
with her family and returning the
same day.
On Sunday evening last beautiful
children's day service was held In Leb-
anon M. E. Church, and despite the
rain, which came in copious showers,
there was q full attendance Of the
scholars of the Sunday school besides q
large number of their parents and
friends. The pulpit platform and
chancel railing were beautifully and
tastefully trimmed with evergreen and
lovely roses OF every hue. Just back
Of the last named was an elsborately
made arch OF the same extend
ing from two pillars with a
cross of flowers in the center.
Underneath this were the letters "wel-
come" made of white roses and daises.
This added to the handsome array OF
laces of the young lassies taking part,
made it a pleasing picture and was
truly an ideal bouquet Of beauty, tit
sketch for the artists brush. In order
that all may have the credit they de-
serve and where it is due we here ap-
pend in brief the we'll arranged pro-
2ramme, which was announced by Mr..
Chas. Cockrille, the superintendent.
Instead of an opening address by this
gentleman, this duty was we'll render
cd by his beautiful little niece, Mi 8
Maggie Cockrille, who modestly main
tanned her self possession in its rendition.
A number of well spoken recitatioDs
under different titles and for this
special occasion were given by some of
.ne ladies and young lassies. We make
special mention as follows: Recitation,
"Give US Chance" three little
assies; recitation, "This is Our Day,
Baby's prayer, Miss Stella Cookrille;
recitation, "What would we do" Miss
Mary Richmond solo, "Send out the
sunlight" Miss Maude Cumbaugh, this
little girl has voice of pleasing sweet
uess and it was credit to one of such
lender years; recitation, IF j knew, :"
Miss Anna Richmond; duet, by Rev. r.
Chew and wife, who have voices OF fine
compass; recitation, REST, " Miss Jessie
Martin, spoken with entire ease and
freedom. This young lady also sang a
solo, Rock of Ages" her voice
trilling with bird like melody over the
large assemblage. Three very choice
recitations were we'll rendered by Miss
Cora Powell, Miss Rachel Lewis and
Mrs. Veach, receiving the best atten-
ton during the time. A number of
cnoice trios were sung by several of the
Juveniles. Mrs. Chew also delighted
all present with 8 select solo. The
singing feature by the school showed
we'll. trained voices by all engaged in
the same and was entered into
most heartily, together with the
charming music on the elegant
cabinet organ by Miss Jessie Martin
aided much to its happy effect. We
would add that the Sunday school child
rem received special training for this oc
casion from a number OF ladies-Mrs.
Richmond, Mrs. Cockrille, Mrs. Chew
and Miss Jessie Martin, the last named
especially in their singing. An in
teresting address on the origin of Chill
dren's Day, its object, &C., was made
by the Pastor, Rev. r. Chew, and his
remarks were very interesting to all.
The collection taken at this service
reached the sum of s. 81. This il
teresting occasion closed by. the school
singing We'll meet each other there"
and the benediction by the pastor. We
think we are warranted in saying that
the committee of ladies who had tLi5
affair in charge and made Il nice sue
cess have reason to be proud OF their
efforts and we are sure. they are. A
true Virginia hospitality was extended
to me by Mr.. Adam Martin and his es-
tinabe wife, and it is refreshing to be
in the atmosphere of such charming
family.
Miss Daisy Herbert, charming little
damsel OF Aiexandris, who spent
several days with her friend, Miss May
Hirst, at Evergreen Farm, has return