Evening journal., 1911-06-12
ChiIdren's Day Observed
in Churches of the City

children and Flowers" by the fol-
lowing:
Solos-"Junetide," Ruth Haines:
The Messengers" Marguerite ely
mer and Ruth Christy; Summers
Advent" Edith Sawyer; Beautiful
Poppies.' Myrtle Brown, Jessie Thom-
son and Blanche Beck; Keep Sweet"
Helen Lafferty; "Roses Dreaming"
Hilda Sinclair.
Summer Girls" Re
becca Clark; Robin Birds" Ethel
Grier; "Pinks" and Love Will Keep"
Edward Stauffer
The services were closed with the
benediction by the pastor, after the
taking of the home mission collection,
which amounted to 1898.
Grace Church Childrens Day was
observed in the morning, with a
crowded auditorium. Superintendent
H. S. Goldey presided
Central Church children gave a fine
program yesterday morning and list
ened to an address by Superintendent
A. r. Spaid.
Kingswood Church had the most
elaborate exercises in its history with
large attendance.
Services at Harrison Street Church
drew a large assemblage, and a fine
musical and literary program was
given both morning and evening.
Goodman NJ. f. Church was beauti-
fully decorated and an elaborate pro-
gram, including a floral drill given.
The program will be repeated tonight
for the benefit Of the new organ fund.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
was crowded to the doors last night.
Hundreds OF children took part in an
excellent program.
Asbury, Silverbrook, Westminster,
Second Baptist, Olivet, Scott, First
Presbyterian, Second Methodist Pro-
testant and Wesley also gave pleasing
programs.
At Eastlake Presbyterian.
Children's Day was observed at East
Lake Presbyterian Church yesterday.
In the morning there were marches,
drills, .acrostic exercises and recita-
tions by scholars from the different
grades of the school. all of which
we're excellently performed. The sing
ing Of the childrens play music was
a special feature. Four children
we're baptized A beautiful bouquet Of
flowers was presented to Victor R. Pyle
for his gratuitous services as leader
Of the orchestra. The pastor, the
Rev. Henry Cunningham made a short
/ address on "The Message Of Flowers. "
In the evening there was a song
4 service. Some of the older scholars
performed exercises. The girls choir
sang special music. The decorations
were beautiful. especially a large
floral arch with the words "Our Chill
dren's Day"
At Second Baptist
Harvey Fell delivered the greeting
at the Children's Day exercises at
Second Baptist Church. Edna McIn-
tyre gave a solo and Marian Bailey
a recitation. The address was by DR..
E. F. Smalley. of Harley Pa.
During the last eight months so per-
sons have Joined the church, although
no special services have been held
Eight young men made confession OF
faith through baptism in the church
last night.
At EpwOrth.
The morning services at Epwort
yesterday we're of unusual interest an
the congregation was more tha
pleased. In the early part of the ser
vice the pastor administered baptism
to all and then received into member
ship from probation, confession o
faith and church letters, about twent.
new members, after which the Sacra
ment Of the Lords Supper was admin
istered to many. The entire service be
ing one Of much interest and inspira
ton
At Bethany Baptist.
Bethany Baptist Sunday School hell
its annual Children's Day exercises
yesterday afternoon in the main audi
torium of the church. The excessive
heat kept many outdoors, but the thre
hundred and fifty present enjoyed tn
exercises very much. The SUNDAY
School will give its annual excursion
to Augustine Beach on Friday, June 80
The committee in charge expect T.
make IL the greatest excursion tn
school has ever had Bethany Banc
will accompany the school.
Bethany Orchestra furnished excel
lent music for the exercises yesterday