Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-10

day it has been decided to have a display
of fireworks in the evening and the citizens
of Barton have given literally for this,
several hundred dollars having already
been raised. The display will be given on
the Playground and in view of the grand
stand where all can be seated. This dis
play will be the best of the kind ever seen
in this section and will be a fitting close of
day which will be filled with surprises
and pleasures for all. Make your plans
early and take your whole family to Bar
ton and see the best foreground in the
state and enjoy the celebration.
Children's Day was observed at the
Methodist church yesterday and was of
unusual interest to all who attended. The
rain lessened the audience but the children
were on hand and held their record of
never disappointing the people in any part
required of them. Most of the little girls
wore white dresses and when speaking or
singing behind the green foliage the effect
was very pleasing. Our highest ideal of
music in this world is the singing of
children's voices. Music is never more
sacred than when it is breathed forth in
the sweet songs of innocent childhood.
Before the concert began Rev. W. G. John
son christened the baby daughter of Mr.
! and Mrs S B Nelson. The ritual service in
itself is most becoming and appropriate
and it was specially SO on such an occasion.
! This was followed by singing and speak
| ing by the children. The parts were we'll
| committed and were felicitously rendered.
All those who had the matter of training
| the children are to be congratulated on
| their success. We heard it expressed by
many that the floral decorations and orna-
mentations were never surpassed in that
church. In front at the center was table
on which was a mound made from
many varieties of panses which was
indeed beautiful; either side of
this was a magnolia blossom sent from
Richmond, Va. which had been contrib
uted by J. w. Murkland for the occasion.
One of the most noticeable and attractive
parts of the series of decorations was at the
left hand corner Of the church where were
some large and very graceful branches of
thorn-apple full of white flowers and green
leaves. Near this was wire flower stand
having an arch completely covered by
Madeira vine, while from the top in the
center hung foliage plant with its graceful
pendants. The church was adorned in
such a manner as to call forth eXclama
tions of admiration by many who have
aesthetic tastes or love for the beautiful.
There was a union service at the Congre-
gational church last evening and very
large audience was in attendance. A pro
fusion of plants and flowers ornamented
the space about the pulpit and in front of
the orchestra and vocation, which under
the many electric lights made the scene
one of attraction and beauty. The ser
vices opened with an organ voluntary by
Mrs. J. F. Bat cheIder, organist, which was
followed bya march as the members of the
two graduating classes entered and came
to the front and took their seats. Rev. r
l.. Sheaff read Psa. 1OI: 9-15, and part O
the 10th chapter of ST. Luke. Both choirs
were in attendance and sang an anthem, |
''Praise Ye the Lord" Rev. r. L. Sheaff |
offered prayer. Mrs. H, j. Stannard sang
a song entitled Satisfied, " which was
much enjoyed. The Baccalaureate sermon |
was preached by Rev. w. G. Johnson, from |
the text, ''ThOu shalt love the Lord thy |
God with all thy heart, and with all thy |
soul, and with all thy strength and with |
all thy mind" Luke 1927. The subject |
emphasized was the harmonious develop |
ment of the whole man, head, heart, soul. |
True development is accomplished only by |
a slow and laborious process; you must |
read much and master the authors ideas, |
it may take long time to do this, for you
must pay the price of greatness in order to I
possess it. Do not be satisfied to occupy
place because it is near and easy of access,
and you can fill it with little preparation.
If it costs nothing, it is worth nothing.
Develop your reason, toll, dig, work, this
alone will build you up. Advance in
everything,-to stand still is unmanly.
Move forward financially, do not make it
your aim to be rich, but save,-spend less
than you earn. Let your work tell There
is a great deal of wasteful activity that ac-
complishes nothing but wears life out by
going in a circle because it lacks definite
ness of aim. Develop your heart. Do not
imagine that religious fervor will be
checked by intellectual development.
Reason will regulate it but will not destroy
it. Earnest feeling is important as
right thinking, and virtuous action is the
best of all. Young friends, have a pur
pose in life. Do not live aimless, purpose
less lives, plan to be something and work
out your plan at great cost if need be.
This will give you manly independence.
Do not ape the rich. This has been the
rock upon which thousands have foun-
dered. Do not make haste to become rich.
In the great metropolis of our country
stock gambling has ruined many of the
brightest intellects. Those who should use
their reason and make life a success go
mad over the excitement of making money
without earning it. Be honest, upright.
Strive after the blended piety of the heart
the hand and the head. Your life will