Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-06-13
Presbyterian Chronlclings
(By Rev. u. N. sineadl

name, stated meetings of the church
and other matters Of interest TO our
summer guests have not all been
given out. Those who expect to
keep their houses open this summer
for the entertainment OF people who
visit Milford may have one Of these
cards upon application to the pastor
Let those who are in any way con.
nected with our church see to it
that all Presbyterians are invited
and encouraged to come to our ser
vices. This is part Of our duty as
thsir hosts as well as colaborers to-
gether in this part Of the Lords
vineyard.
II was with equal surprise and
qualification that the pastor con-
fronted his congregation last Sun
day evening. The auditorium was
taxed to its utmost capacity for the
first time since he came to Milford
and it is pleasing that the occasion
suggests the general interest taken
in the cause of the education of our
youth. The graduating class num-
bers five, three boys and two girls,
and although very young TO be
graduating still we hope good and
great things from them. The bac-
calaureate sermon was preached
from the text, Col ;1s, marginal
rendering, THAT among all things
be might have the preeminence. "
The discussion, centered about the
proposition, "The Best Scholar
ship, aocords the preeminence tc
Jesus in mortality, morality and
ministry. The graduates were
throughout exhorted TO make Jesus
supreme over this three-fold divi
sion of their lives and if they would
do this then only good could come
from the use of their talents.
The pastor appeared in his gown
last Sunday evening for the frsI
time since coming to Milford. There
is a great diversity Of opinion upor
the question of a gowned clergy il
our pulpit. Doubtless there is mucl
to be said on either side of tho
question. This occasion, however
called for its appearanoe-and il
may be the result of early training
but we believe that when a gowr
is worn to the glory of God and no
for the praise or the homage of maj
it is a great aid to promote the dig
nifty, impressiveness and effect
iveness Of our regular church ser
vices.
The church was beautifully deco
rated with flowers for Children
day and while Miss Elsie Mott ha
charge of this work for this montl
still others came to her assistanc
and have a share in the praise 70
the work which was so efilcientl.
done. Certainly great taste ant
skill were manifested on this coca
sion as well as at the time of tn
installation. This may be tard.
praise but it is as sincere as it is wei
deserved.
Many have spoken of the sol
given by Mrs. Seeley last Sunda.
evening. It was most excellent,
rendered and deserves mention wit
appreciation. We hope that Mrs
seeley's solo work may continue.
It was with great pleasure tina
the pastor observed the presence 0
members of the other churches a
the services last Sunday. Will
we never countenance or encourag
in any way disloyalty to the churcl
of our choice still there are occa
sions when union services are ad
vantageous to all. In the abseno
of Mr.. Scudder we are glad TO wei
come his people and when a vaca
tion period comes our congregatio
will enjoy the faithful and edifyinI
ministrations Of our sister denomi
nation.
Next Sabbath services at 10.s
and 7.30. All are most cordially in
vited. The themes will be for th
quickening, encouraging, and edif5
/ ing Of the worshipers.