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The times., 1901-06-10

Amid the VernnI Bcauty of Plants
and Flowers Juvenile Voices Join
in Songs of Prnise - professional
Hymns and Fitting Exercises.
Services in many Washington churches
yesterday morning were intended partic-
ularly for the pupils Of the Sunday
schools "Children's Day" with the ex-
ercises which have rendered it unique
among the special observances of the
Christian year, was generally celebrated
throughout the District of Columbia by
the several denominations. Among these
the Methodists took the greatest interest
in the affair. and arranged the most elab-
crate celebrations. as Chldrens Day orig
mated among them. upward of twenty
years ago. The money realized from the
Offertory on this day is turned into a gen
eral assistance fund for young men who
are preparing themselves for the ministry.
The fund now amounts to nearly mil
lion dollars. Any pupil of a Methodist
Sunday school, and of the Sunday schools
of other denominations, may borrow, be
he properly recommended by the superln-
teudent. $50 a year while in preparatory
school or 500 per year while in college.
For this a personal note is given and the
recipient of the aid thus rendered IS eN-
pected to pay the money back when able
No endorser is required. The fund is now
annually swelled by the money received
from those who borrowed in years past
The success Of the plan is attested by the
figures to which the funds of respective
denominations have risen. Several hun
drad theological students are helped sub
stantiaHy in this manner every year.
Z, { ln rh
yesterday were elaborate. the pupils hay
ing been trained long and carefully for
the parts they were to take. At others
the services were more simple. Many of
the children realize what their contribu-
tions mean and have saved carefully that
they might give as much as possible,
while older persons We're often moved to
contribute comfortable amounts to the
fund
The times., 1901-06-10
Miss shreve's Closing Exercises.

The pupils of Miss Fannie NJ. Shreve
viii give their closing exercises tonight
at Carroll Institute Hail. They will be as
sisted by Misses Ella Keefer and Rosa
mond Meachim, pupils of Miss Katie V.
Wilson. The programme promises an eX-
cellent entertainment. II will consist Of
musical selections of a varied character.
A feature of the exercises viii be piano
solo by Miss Shreye. which she Will play
at the request of a number of her ad-
mircrs. The third part Of the entertain
ment will be given by the primary depart
ment and will consist of vocal and instru-
mental solos and recitations. The eNer-
cises viii be concluded with a little play,
entitled Cinderella" which Will be inter
preted by Helen WetZel, Rita Addison,
Maxwell Ryan. Stewart Dewey, Marie
Warren, Lula Beecher, Frank Howard,
Audrey Schweitzer. Mamie Schuyler Myr-
tie Weaver. Henrietta Berens. Esther
Iohrer, Katherine Howard Goldie often
burg Marie Clipper, asd Marguerite Ell
wood Prizes will be awarded at the end
of the exercises
The times., 1901-06-10
MR.. MCFARLAND SPEAKS.
The Commissioners Participates in n
Children,s Day Service.

ChiIdren's Day Service.
The CbiIdren's Day exercises at the
Calvary Baptist Church were most elab-
orate, and were conducted entirely by the
Sunday school scholars. Master Robert
Bond Gotta presided. and extended
greeting on behalf Of the school to the
congregation. Commissioner Macfarland
responded briefly, expressing appreciation
for the hearty welcome voiced in so able
a manner by Master Gotta.
The organ professional was played by
A D. Mayo. organist Of the church, who
rendered the march from ''Athalie." The
choir Of the Sunday school sang "Ho-
sanna. Hosauna," after the children had
marched into the church chanting in
chorus, Passing Through the Kings
Highway"
A greeting was extended by the pastor,
the Rev. A L. Anderson, which was fol-
lowed by responsive reading Of Psalm IS
and the Lord S Prayer, led by Clarence
Evans. Several selections were rendered
by the choir. including Sing. Ye Birds,
and God Is Love "Children's Day
was the title Of dialogue recited by
Stewart Dewey and Elsie Boxweli. Helen
lockwood recited Awakening and
Jessie Foster recited Work for Little
Followers"
Other recitations were delivered by Es-
telIe Healy, Your own Edna Davis,
How Much DO You Care" Wilson Sis
by, Something for Jesus Florence
Silsby, Pennies a Week and Prayer;
Leslie Dayton. Two Little Pennies
Genevieve Kinnear, The Lighthouse and
Its Keeper" Elsie Escher, Who Is Thy
Neighbour" The members of the kinder
ggzrten department recited in chorus,
do the Children Know Of jesus
and a responsive recitation was given
Elizabeth Armes, Pearl Carr, and
Emily Brown, entitled Come over
and Help Us" The children OF the
primary department delivered a dialogue,
Missions" and the intermediate depart
ment choir sang Gospel Ships 4 duet,
Giving was rendered by James Oyster
and Irene BOssand. Alvin BoXweH and
ment conducted the exercise, How the
Little Ones Give Theschool sang Ring
out the Blessed Story" and the congre-
cation sang the hymn entitled Send the
Light"
Master Gotta rendered the prayer.
Bless, o Lord, the Offering and the
benediction, which was TO have been de-
livered by the Superintendent. Miles NJ.
Shand, in his absence, was invoked by w.
S. Shallenberger, Superintendent of the
adult department Of the Sunday school,
who also read a letter from Mr.. Shand.
The services closed with the recessiOnal
hymn, Onward. Christian Soldiers, sung
by the congregation, followed by the or
gan recessional, march from "Naaman,"
by Mr.. Mayo.
The school attendance at the services
was .554 children. The offering was de-
voted 10 the needs Of the Baptist Church
at Hyattsviile Nd.
The times., 1901-06-10
CHILDREN IN THE AIsLEs.
The Freedom Of the Church Appre-
ciated by the Little Ones.

An imprOyised platform erected about
the pulpit at Wesley Chapel, Fifth and
r Streets northwest, held the smaller
children Of the primary and intermedi-
ate classes. while the other classes Of the
Sunday school were seated in the front
pews Of the church for the ChiIdren's
Day services. Growing the platform.
large arches had been erected, about
which were twined garlands Of evergreen,
ana from which were suspended festoCns
Of laurel Flowers and palms were gen.
erOusly displayed and nearly all o. the
little ones carried sWeet-smelling bou-
quets.
As at most OF the churches the cere-
monies were commenced with a process
sion 81 the children into the seats reserv-
ed for them This was followed i,v the
baptism Of children. A large number OF
Of the church seated with their parents,
and the restlessuess Of these little ones
made IL necessary to SUSPEND fDr the
time the usual decDrum of the religious
service. Many Of the little ones could
not be restrained from playing in the
aisles and making oyertsrcs Of friendship
TO other little ones.
The exercises, consisting OF class sing
ing, solo singing. reCitations. rchoruses,
and reading Of ScrpturaI verses, were
conducted by the superintendent Of the
Sunday school, John ). Barker A brief
address by the pastor, the Rev. J. L.
Heisse, concluded the services.
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NATIONAL FLAGS IN CHURCH.
Bright CoIors Prominent in n CeIe-
bration Given by Children

The interior Of McKendree NJ. f. Church.
on Massachusetts Avenue, was hung with
the flags Of many nations yesterday
morning and the pupils of the Sunday
school, seated together on the platform
took a prominent part in the Children s
Day programme.
The Rev. +. /. Hubbard, pastor Of Nc
Eendrce Church, was a student pursuing
his theological studies when the Children $
lay movement was started in Methodist
Churches and received assistance from
the fund thus established with which he
was able 10 complete his education and
70 enter the ministry. He spoke Of the
spirit Of the movement and OF the annual
celebrations which have yearly grown
more popular.
There were a number OF recitations by
the pupils OF the Sunday school among
them Lola Williams. Wilson Brown Jes-
sic Griffith, Howard KeyWOrth, Sadie
Wilson, and Edna Middleton. Katie BouIk
rendered q vocal selection and a trio
was sung by Lola Williams, Jessie Grif-
nth. and Sadie Wilson.
The services were conducted by the
superintendent Of the Sunday school s.
5. Culbertson. who was assisted in making
the preparations by Mr. and Mrs. j. II
Wesler Harry SchOoley Maurice Fowle
and A. r. Conway and Mrs. Culbertson.
The times., 1901-06-10
SANG FAMILIAR HYMNS.
Children Join with ViGor in the
General Programme.

large proportion Of the pew occupants
at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church yesterday morning were pupils of
the Sunday school Chldren's Day was
celebrated with a special programme. The
children did not take part in the pro-
gramme, as was the case at some of the
other churches yesterday. The hymns Sc
lected were familiar ones to the Juveniles,
who Joined in the singing with vigor.
after which they responded to the Scrip
tural reading by Charles Baker, superin-
tendent, J. Edward Bates, assistant sup
erintendent of the Sunday school. and
the Rev. F. c. Shaver, assistant pastor
of the church
The Rev. DIR. Wallace Radcliffe. pastor
of the church, made brief address to
the children, cloaking his thoughts in
such language that the children could
easily understand them. The Offering
made was larGe one and viii be devoted
to work carried on by the Sunday school.
The times., 1901-06-10
RETURNED 10 HIS PULPIT.
Children Greet Their Pastor +,
Church After His Illness

Children's Day was observed in an ap-
propriate manner yesterday morning by
the Sabbath school of the Sixth Presby-
terian Church. An excellent programme
consisting Of special music and recita-
dons was well rendered by the members
Of the school and appreciated by the
large audience present. The singing by
the primary class and by Miss Knight
and the Misses Florence and May Taylor
added much TO the programme.
The church was handsomely decorated
for the occa don the pup's being almost
hidden with i,alms and CIT flowers. The
appearance Of tn" pastor, Rev. ID. W.
Skellcnger. aftc. having been confined to
bed for the ps st 40 weeks by illness.
gladdencd the Is#r.s Of the members Of
the cOngregatiG. ma Sunday school
The times., 1901-06-10
NOBLE THOUGHTS FOR LIFE.
Inspiring Words to Members of the
brotherhood of st. Andrew.

The Rev Herbert Scott Smith, D. D., Of
ST. Margarets Church, last night preached
before the Brotherhood Of st. Andrew, of
Trinity Episcopal Church. Third and c
Streets northwest. DR.. Smith chose as his
text the reply of the boy Christ, when
quered by his mother after she had found
him putting questions to the learned men
in the Temple: "Wist We not that I must
be about my Fathers business"
The minister stated that the members
of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew were in
the business Of the Father, and should use
this text when discouraged. He showed
what a good work might be accomplished
if the Brotherhood set about it with will
and determined to fulfill their mission.
you all gain by being members of mis-
Brotherhood. 20 said he You gain by the
relationship one TO another. You are an
organism and are attracted one TO another
by magnetism. You should always feel
yOur oneness in Christ and ever say one
to another, 'Wist ye not that 1 must at
tend to the business OF my Father.
And this is a grand business. There
are no little things in it. Everything is
large and important. The Wiping away Of
a tear from a sOrrowful eyc-the grasp Of
hand with one in trouble-Jhese are
great and noble things. Never ask your
self the question, How can / help my
fellow many but go out and help him
There is too much bigOtTy in those who
stop to choose those whom they viii aid
There Is today a certain class line drawn.
How can a man who lives low think nigh?
How can one raised in a sqUalid tenement
soar TO heights Of religious thoueht2
There is much TO be done in this world
even in this city.
Il pray you TO have no caste in doing
the Fathers business. 1t is caste that has
made many Christians suspected by those
outside the Church. Your work is not
alone TO take good men and make them
churchmen. You Will also have to take
The times., 1901-06-10
A PASTORS MEMORY HoNoRED.
DR.. Domer's Picture Crowned at
ChiIdren's Day Exercises

ChiIdren's Day Exercises.
In a brief address before the congrega-
tion and the members Of the Sunday
school of st. PauTs English Lutheran
Church. yesterday, l.. D Alden, the su-
periutendenU of the school, referred very
feelingly to the death of the Rev Samuel
Domer, who had been the pastor of the
church for so many years. Childrens Day
was celebrated yesterday at the church
and it was just one week since the death
of Dr. Domer.- Referring TO this Mr.. Al
den stated that during all the years in
which the Rev. Dr. DOmer was pastor OF
the church. he had never failed to be pres
ent with the children on the occasion of
their celebration of Children Day. The
superintendent said that he and the pas
tor had worked hand in hand. and he as
suTed the congregation that the welfare
and advancement of the interests of the
members of the church. both individually
and collectively. was always uppermost
in the heart and mind Of Dr. DOmer. His
influence. Mr.. Alden said. was always felt
in the church. and there was no doubt
but that influence will be lasting.
Mr. Alden also spoke very highly Of
the Rev. Mr.. Moot the present pastor OF
the regatiOn, saying that he is do
ing all possible to carry on the great work
to which he succeeded when he came to
The Rev. Mr.. Moot statad that arrange
mentS are being made for holding me-
mortal services in honor of DR.. Domer.
The time has not yet been fixed. but prob
bly, will he Sunday next
The Childreus Day exercises, which
were held in the auditorium of the church,
were very interesting. and were attended
by an audience which filled the church to
its utmost capacity The decorations were
not so profuse as in former years, the
church being still draped in mourning,
out of respect for the former pastor. The
simplicity of the decoration, however.
made il all the more impressive. on
either side of the pulpit were large bas-
kets OF tail ferns and beautiful bouquets
Of cut flowers.
ON the right of the pulpit was a large
portrait of Dr. DOmer, and Immediately
in front was one of smaller size. Per
was the forming of the Circle of Love.
which was performed by eight little girls
\ large circular wreath of ivy was held
bv one Of the children. and the others
added to it gifts of flowers. When this
was completed, ii was placed around the
PORTRAIT of DR.. Domer.
The exercises were opened with prayer
10y the pastor. after which Miss Ionic d.
Leeds extended a cordial welcome TO those
present.
Among those who took part in the ex-
Langley, Wordna Bradley, Mabel Lang
ley. Mildred Graham, John Doyle, Ger
trude Lentz. Daisy Moot, Katie William
son, Helen Doyle. Myrtle Anderson. Alice
MoSher Edna Myer. Johanna Best. Lean
Moot. Nellie Moot. Venie Schmid, and
The Rev Mr.. Moot delivered a short
address to the children on the significance
of Children's Day.
The times., 1901-06-10
CHILDREN JOIN IN SONG.
An Entertaining Programme Given
at Marvin NJ. T.. Church.

The anniversary Of Children's Day at
Marvin NJ. Z. Church South was cele-
brated yesterday with exercises which
took the place Of the regular preaching
service at II o'clock. The interior of the
church had been beautifully and taste
fully trimmed by members of the congre-
cation. Some time before the hour Of be-
ginning the service, there he'd assembled
a large audience, which manifested an
eager interest in the exercises. The chill
dren of the Sunday school were placed on
the pulpit platform and were all dressed
in white. while in front of them, on the
chancel railing, were placed pOtted plants
and flowers, making the scene a very
pretty one.
The singing. recitators. and other eXer-
Cises taken part in by the scholars show
ed the careful training of Miss Rhoda
CO0ksey, who had them in charge. Selec-
tions were rendered by a choir and also
by a trio and quartetts, with fine effect.
ne pastor, the Rev. w l.. Dolly. pro-
nOunced the benedictiol.
Announcement was ade Of the annual
outing OF the Sunday school on June 26
to Glen Echo.
The times., 1901-06-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Gertrude T. Becker has returned
home after spending seven months in
Augusta and Savannah Ga. Miss Becker
has as her guest Miss Katherine Gordon
KidwelI. of Augusta
"Bar Harbor VIII miss the genial Count
Tarnowsld, the Charge d'Affaires of the
AustrO- Hungarian Legation at Washing
ton. and who is so well known in New
York society," says the New York
Times" He will go abroad this summer.
and he has announced his engagement to
the Princess Czetwertyirska. of Poland,
who is said to be a widow endowed with
large share of this worlds goods.
Count TarnOwSk was the nobleman who
introduced the midnight serenade at New
port summer before last and who made
quite a hit with this novelty
Mrs. Harrison. widow of the ex-Presi-
dent. with her little daughter. will reside
for the summer at Berkeley Lodge, Cen
eral Harrison's favorite camp on Second
Lake, Fulton Chain, in the Adirondacks.
A number of new secretaries have been
added to the foreign legations here in the
past few months. One is Count Arnim,
of the German Embassy: another, Mr..
Van Roijen of the Netherlands Lega-
ton; still another, Mr.. Charles C. Wau-
terS, CndrSe q AfdlreS OF the Belgian Le-
cation. and last. the newly-appointed
counselor of the French Embassy, NJ de
Margerie, who is very prominent in his
own country, and is an expert in all
Chinese affairs. He was one of the first
TO predict the present complications in
China. and his reports from Pekin
brought him into favor with his Govern
ment. NJ. de Margerie's wife was Mile.
Jeanne Rostand, sister of the author of
"Cyrano de Bergerac." She is said TO
be one Of the brightest and most witty of
the womeE in the diplomatic circle. She
has only a theoretical knowledge of Eng
liSh. but it is expected she Will be able
to speak it will when she comes here
next fall to join her husband.
The Aumnae Association of George
town Convent will meet tomorrow.
Mrs. John S. Ward and her grand
daughter, Miss Alice Ward, viii sail for
Europe before July l.
Capt Charles D. Sigsbee has leased a
cottage at Hampstead, N. Y. where. with
his family, he will spend the summer.
Mr. Frank Mitchell, of this city. and Mr..
Ned Buckley, of New York, have taken a
cottage together at Newport. where they
propose to keep bachelors hall through
out the gay season
The times., 1901-06-10
Closed Win II Love Feast.

The love feast at the Wesleyan Pente-
costal Church, which marked the close Of
the four days revival, was well attended
yesterday morning. Rev. c. Howard
Davis, the pastor Of the church, conduct
cd the services, assisted by Rev Charles
Bevier, of Spring Valley, n. Y. After the
love feast, the regular services were held.
Rev Mr.. Bevicr read from the Scriptures
TO which he added his interpretations. The
revival has been very successful, the
evangelist, Vivian Gates, of Sparrow :
Point. Md. and Rev Mr. Bevier making a
number Of converts.
The Rev. Mr.. Davis viii try to have an
other revival the latter part Of the month.
The times., 1901-06-10
Tried to Disngure n Child.

WIIIIAMSPORT Pa. June 9.-A mys-
terious attempt to disfiggre a child was
made on Fourth Street yesterday. nurse
sirl was wheeling the one-year-old child
OF Mr. and Mrs. John Mytinger, when a
man jumped from behind tree and threw
the contents of n small bottle. containing
a mixture OF vitrol and paris green. at
the baby. The stuff spattered over the
carriage and robe, but none fell on the
child. The man escaped. No reason can
be assigned for his act
The times., 1901-06-10
S5-cent
Corded Scotch
zephyrs,
l21C the Yard.

Manufactured by a celebrated Scotch
maker and imported to sell for thirty-five
cents. We close out the lot and offer same
a lZIzc.
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35-Cent
FOulardine,
Csc the Yard.

This cloth is delightfully."- light and fine
and looks like siIk-and retains its beat
tiful lustre after washing Is inches wide.
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5O-cent
Mercerized Or
candle F'acOnne,
l0C the Yard.

4 variety of exquisite floral printings in
new designs on a silk-like white ground.
that retains its rich lustre after being
laundered.
The times., 1901-06-10
Hoods Pills assomglis9 noss ses bsi

er results than amy other cathartic. Easy &c
take, easy to operate. All druggists. % cents
or by mail of c. |. Hood g. Co., Lowell. Mass.
The times., 1901-06-10
5O=cent
Silk Striped
Dinnity,
371CC the Yard.

Exquisite printings artistic and attrac-
tive Choice colorings-good assortment
but quantity is small
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12aR-cent
Printed Lawns,
SC the Yard.

Dainty, sheer. fine-beautiful printings
in small. medium. and large designs-30
inches wide
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25=cent
Striped
Ginghans,
l8C the Yard.

Blue and white pink and white. hello
trope and white stripes-fne and beautiful
quality. 81 inches wide.
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121a-cent
Dotted Swiss,
l21C the Yard.

A choice assortment Of this popular fab
ric at the regular price, which is a very
special one.
The times., 1901-06-10

Miss Gertrude T. Becker has returned
home after spending seven months in
Augusta and Savannah, Ga. Miss Becker
has as her guest Miss Katherine Gordon
KidwelI. of Augusta
The times., 1901-06-10
DinitieS
and Lawns,
lOC the Yard.

A great variety of printings. in polka
dots and stripes.
The times., 1901-06-10

on the diplomas and certificates of a
large majority of students at the colleges
and schools in Washington is written,
Proficient in Spanish" This is one of
the results of the acquisition of territory
from Spain, and. according to the state
ment of a well-known professor of Ian
guages in q leading institution the per-
centage of students now taking Spanish in
the Washington schools is far in excess
this year of what it was last with such
promise of a further increase next term
that preparations are being made TO in
crease the staff of teachers in the Span
ish departments in nearly every college
The universities of the country have come
to take a more than passing interest in
the teaching of Spanish Yale is case in
point For many years there Spanish was
almost entirely neglected, but over 100
students have signiied their intention of
taking Spanish courses in the coming
year. Harvard has always had good Span
ish courses, but so great has been the
increase in the attendance at them that
nearly every graduate proficient In Span
ish has been retained by the college at a
good salary to take classes.
The times., 1901-06-10
We Display 4 Nice Assortment Of
Black MOhair
BriIliantineS
and SiCilianS.

Fabrics b. tier adapted to all-round wear
than any other dress material Best for
street, seashore- Nand mountain wear. ana
nartfcIlarly desirable for travelling. Shed
the dust quickly, and always look neat
and presentable. We have them IN the
following qualities.
The times., 1901-06-10

Very sheer; pretty printings In a very
wide range of designs and colorings-30
inches wide.
The times., 1901-06-10
A BRIGHT CHILDREN'S DAY
Services for the Young People Hedl
in Many Churches.

Amid the VernnI Bcauty of Plants
and Flowers Juvenile Voices Join
in Songs of Praise - Professional
Hymns and Fitting Exercises.
The times., 1901-06-10

Capt. Charles D. Sigsbee has leased a
cottage at Hampstead, N. Y. where. with
his family, he will spend the summer.
The times., 1901-06-10

Mrs. Harrison. widow of the ex-Presi-
dent. with her little daughter. will reside
for the summer at Berkeley Lodge, Gen
eral HarrisOn's favorite camp on Second
Lake, Fulton Chain, in the Adirondacks.