Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-30

CtuLDREN's DAY The Children's
nav services at the NJ. E. Church South
last night were very interesting aud the
"bnrch was densely hacked. There
mas a rich profusion of flowers, potted
".qats palms, &c. The first feature Of
ibs exercises was an opening selection
6c the school, followed by prayer by
,5e pastor, The large church choir,
Iad 6y Mr.. II. K. Field, rendered q
choice selection. Then followed q mum
her of very pretty Rotations by several
NJ the Young ladies and gentlemen of
the school, iuterspersed with singing,
Mr.. e c. Graham, the assistant super
i1tendent, then propounded a number
0,ou-s,ions relating TO the orgauiza-
iioa of the NJ. E Church South, the
uumher OF its members, conferences,
missions, &o., which were promptly al
scersi ia concert. A very pretty pic
tnrs was presented when the primary
department appeared in front of the
tlwer-decked platform and render
ri a pretty selection. A solo was
well rendered by Miss Ethel
Grimes, several canaries blending
their notes with those of the singer.
Choca music on the piano and large
,ioe organ was rendered by Mrs. J. h.
Raues and Miss Lula Cockey. One of
the best solos sung was by Miss Flora
Dlael, assisted in the chorus by the
school 4 collection for needy schools
was next taken up. Mr.. T. II. Neither
lnd also sang solo and a touching
recitation was giveu by little Miss Tan.
ner. The Closing selection, we'll
Never Say Goodbye ia Heaven" was
sung and the benedection was pro-
nouuced by the pastor. Mr.. J. E. AL
exsnder, the superintendent, conduct
81 everything in su admirable manner,
and Miss Alice Thomas, who presided
at The organ, acquitted herself in e pro.
h;ent manner.
Childrens Day was appropriately ob
served in the Second Presbyterian
Church yesterday morning at half-past
nine O'Clock. These exercises were pc
cullsrly interesting, and all who par
licipated aquitted themselves credit
ably.
Tie Children's Day exercises in the
Biptst Church were held at four
o'clock yesterday afternoon, aud they
were peculiarly Interesting The
chiljren We're perfect in their recita-
tons, and the entire programme was
very well rendered. T1ere was a large
congregation present.
Much interest was manifested in the
celebration of the day in the Methodist
Protestant Church, and the programme
was we'll rendered. The following WIS
the order of exercises: Doxologl;
prayer; chorus by the school, Glad
Hosann4s;;" reading, Greeting" r,
Z. L. Tyler; class exercise. Sowing
and Reaping," by five girls and five
BOYS; solo, Edith KIRK; chorus by the
school, Work to-day" reading, ia
pan, our mission field, ]. H. Trimyer;
+. citation, Little Drummers," Martha
Hantzmon and Faith Henderson; re-
port of classes and offering; chorus by
school, ave must not grow weary"
address by pastor; duet and chorus,
~ owe it to jesus recitation, MAC
elonan cry" Leita J4yles and Pauline
Lyles; "Motion song" Lessons the
hlwers teach u.s." by five little girls;
chorus by school, Little ones should
serve God too" presentation of ban
ner; chorus by school, lift up the
banner !" duet, ~ want to work for
Jesus" Fleta Payne and Addie Lind
sey closing address, Willie Scrivener;
chorus by school, Parting sone;"
benediction. The collection for foreign
missions amounted to $50
At Trinity NJ. r. Church Children's
day services were held at night ard
we're of very interesting character.
The services consisted of singing, reel
latons and an appropriate address by
Rev. w. B. Masters. The collection
educational for the fund amounted to
about $40.