Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-06-08
OHILDREN's DAY.
AS Usnai the Baptists First With the
Delightf~1 Children's Day Services
Three Sunday.

| AhFcc SUNDAY
The first of the Children's Day ex xercises
were held Sunday, the Baptists cele
brating the glad anniversary with elabo-
rate programs. A large number of peo-
pie enjoyed the occasions.
First Baptist.
The large auditorium of the church was
quite filed to overlooking last night.
The children who were to take part were
seated upon large platform in the front
OF the church, while both the South ave.
nue. school and the home school were
seated IN classes in the front part OF the
church, and the members from each
| school took part in the entertainments.
The decorations were in touch with the
season Of the year. With the exception of
few palms. all were out door growers.
The exercises opened with an organ
voluntary, by Prof. Elwell, followed
with singing ''Cnildren's Day Greeting
by the school. Rev. Robert A. Ashwortb
offered prayer. Scripture reading by the
congregation followed. A number of
recitations by small children, we're very
good. The primary class sang in chorus
Little Brown Seed" all of the voices
being very sweet and clear. Little Eva
Mead sang one of the best solos of the
evening, entitled "The Church Across
the Way" Singing by the school fol
lowed several recitations and the schools
Joined in responsive reading with the
pastor. Little Miss Pauline Sithens sang
a pretty solo, which was greatly appre-
hill 1Ira,
Perhaps younger person never at
tempted to sing such difficult piece of
music as THE Holy City" which
was successfully rendered by Everett
Robbins. who is handsome little fellow
not over three years of age. He sang
without accompaniment and carried the
tune all through. An unusual attest of
appreciation was given him upon finish
ing. and the congregation could not re-
strain from applauding his effort, which
was surely deserving of the favor.
An emblematic piece, ''The Beacon
Light" was the main feature of the pro-
gram. The building of the lighthouse
was described by class of young ladies,
who by their recitations and singing
formed plans for the erection, naming
the foundation block of stone, which
represented Christ, upon which rested a
column representing Faith, to be super
ceded by another, Love, upon which
rested Hope. The beacon light which
was to guide the ship in the night,
marked the top of the structure, which
stood over ten feet high, and the rays
from the red beacon were shed in many
directions; it was girdled by promise
After the completion of the lighthouse
the young ladies sang an anthem.
Mr.. Ashworth spoke upon the work of
the American Baptist Publication So
ciety, of the increased work due to expan-
sion of territory, and the added field for
new work. A collection was also taken
in the interest of the society. The exer-
cises closed by the school singing "The
Call for Reapers."
Pearl Street Baptist.
The church decorations were tastefuIly
made, only the front part being arranged.
and were rendered very pretty by their
modest and unassuming flowers. Draped
in front of the pulpit was aniAmericap
flag, and at each end rested several large
palms. between them being several vases
filled with roses.
The church was filled, the school hav-
ing seats in front of the church, and as
they stood, singing their, songs, they
showed the large Sunday School by
which the church is represented. After
an organ voluntary the choir sang yery
prettily.
The invocation, offered by Rev. E. w
Stone. The program was made: up of
recitations, singing, scripture and respon-
sive reading; all of the different numbers
being very good.
The class of young ladies gave the
building of the "Beacon Light" an EN-.
blematic piece. about ten feet high, max
ing mighty structure, founded on
Christ bound together with promises, and
surmounte0 with a cross, from which the
beacon shed Its rays, just beneath being
an anchor. Its course of erection was
described in song, by the ladies; upon its
completion they sang very pretty
anthem.
Rev. E. W. Stone then made an ad.
dress, founded upon the growth of our
country, and its bearing relation upon
the light house, which he stood by.
Starting from the thirteen original
states, naming them, he followed up the |
growth, the purchase. and opening of |
different territory, it's evolutions into
states, and lastly our recent expansions. |
He also read a notice from the A, L.
Robeson Post. No. 42, G, A. r., thanking
the persons from this city, and the sur
rounding towns, who helped them in
their Memorial Day exercises. to the peo-
pie who so generously gave flowers, and
especially the school children, who
gathered large quantities of flowers, also
the ladies, who helped decorate the
graves, and who afterward prepared such
substantial supper. Comrade Hender.
son was also thanked for the bouquets he
presented.
Berean Baptist.
The services at Berean Baptist Temple
were very interesting, the program.
Scattering Precious Seed" being rend-
cred with much effect There were