Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-14
JEWETT CITY
Observance of chiIdren's Day at Con- gresationaI and Methodist Church es-Foresters' Memorial Service on Sunday.

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 Sunday morning, at the congrsga- tional church, a Children's day con cert was given by the Sunday school. The decorations were under the direc- ton of Miss May Cane, and were as beautiful as ever seen in the church. The background was a curtain of ever green and laurel blossoms. with large vases of laurel at either side. Over the organ mirror were laurel blos- soms. and the center piece was a cross, with gladioli, carnations. syrin- gas, ferns and laurel arranged at the base and on both sides. Over two hun dred and fifty carnations, given by Mrs. A. A. Young, were massed at either side of the platform. and with the kindergarten class seated in their little chairs upon the platform, t was a charming picture.
 The programme was well executed by the children, the music by the people under the direction of E. r. Burleson, with F. s. Leonard orgauist. The programme was announced by Supt. F. E. Robinson. and opened with a song by the school, Hosanna to the Children's King. After the in vocation by the pastor. Rev. W. H. Cane, there was another school song. Specially Children's Day was recited by Bessie Beardwood, Stanley Wheel ock and Everett Hooper. The kinder garten class sang a motion song, and Anna Littlefeld recited If Was a Robin, followed by William Marshall. who recited The Thank You Song. Aft CT another school song. the kinder garten class gave an exercise entitled Roses. Marion Robinson and, Dorothy Paul sang Such a One Al I. and there was a recitation by Henry Bot tomley.
 A school song was followed by the presentation of Bibles to Alice Shaw, Ruth Stewart and Isabel Marshall Gerald Wolfe also received one, but was unable to be present. Mrs. F. D. Robinson's class sang Like the Flow CTS. Seven boys from Miss M. H. Soule's class, Harold Spicer, Earl His cox. A. A. Young, Jr.. Austin Harris, E. H. Hiscox, Jr.. Andrew McNicol and Henry Bottomley gave a soldier song Us In, after which A. A. Young. IT,. Austin Harris. and Andrew McNicoi recited Beneath the Flag. Four little girls from the kindergarten class. Alice Shaw, Anna Littleheld, Bessie Thompson and Alice Moore, sany Lit tie Sunbeams Do Not Stay. Another school song was followed by the pres entation of diplomas to seven children, who leave the kindergarten depart ment.
 Dr. Cane gave a short talk 10 par ents and children, after which the collection was received. This was a pretty part of the programme. for the offering was taken by six little girls, who, with their pink-trimmed baskets, first came forward and offered their plea. It was then received by Clara
  Ruth Stewart, Marian Robinson and Dorothy Paul. After the closing song and benediction, these little girls stood at the doors and presented a carna- tion to each person present as he passed out
 The concert was in charge of Mrs. B. H. Hiscox and Mrs. H. E. Paul, as- sisted by Mrs. F. B. Robinson, Mrs. G. w. Robinson, Miss Marguerite Bliss and Miss M. E. Soule.
 At the Methodist Church.
 The Children's day concert at the Methodist church was held Sunday evening. The center of the platform was occupied by an arch of laurel and daisies surr ounted by a large sun. The words, Sun of Righteousness, were outlined upon the arch with dal- sies. The chancel-rail was entwined with daisy chain. and upon the plat form and organ were bouquets of lau- rel blossoms, daisies ferns and rho- dodendrons. The effect was exceed ingly pretty.
 The following programme was giv- en, having been arranged by Miss AL ice Richmond, Mrs. M H. Bartlett and Miss Alice Young. The decorat- ing committee was Mrs. Bartlett and her Sunday school class. assisted by MT. Bartlett and William Hunter. Miss Annie Robertson had charge of the music:
 Song choir; responsive reading; prayer; song, The Bugle Call, choir: exercise, Welcome; recitations, Chill dren's Day. Annis Davis; A Race, South Winds Blow; recitation, Deeds of Kindness, Jennie Hewitson; primary song, We Are Happy All the Time: recitation, One Little Act. Elizabeth McCluggage; song. Lift Up His Ban ner, choir; recitations, The Children's Guest, Venna Robertson; The Little Birds. Christine Burdick: exercise. The Sun of Righteousness; recitation, The Boyless Town. Irving Thornton; song, choir; recitation, The Childr's Prayer. Esther Harris; exercise. Christ Our Captain; recitation. If I Was Robin, Isabel Robertson; solo, Hosan- na, Annie Davis: recitation, How to Have Sunshine. Gertrude Mclaughlin; song. God Is So Good. choir; recita- tion. One of the Little Ones, Olive Wakefield; address, pastor; song. Ma ture's Praises. choir
 Foresters Decorate Graves.
 Court Griswold No. lo1, F. of A.. Timothy Shea. chief ranger, and Ja- cob Wechsler. marshal. observed Sum day as Memorial day. Led by the Bal tic band. seventy members visited the Jewett City and St. Mary's cemeteries and decorated the graves of Patrick and James Farrell. Daniel Scully, Jer- emiah Mercy. Thomas Morrison, F. H. Partridge and John Clark.
 Funeral.
 The funeral of Nectau L'Homme was held on Sunday afternoon. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Personal Briefs.
 Fred L. Swift and Miss Hazel Swift of Willimantic visited relatives in Jewett City on Sunday.
 MT and Mrs. Leonard Geer spent Sunday at Henry Huntington's in Will limantic.