The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-05-14

into history. It is gone, but never
will it be forgotten by any man or
woman in this institution. 1t is
doubtful if there was ever day
spent 10 any prison in the world so
resplendent with loving thoughts,
good will toward one another and a
general determination in the minds
of all to make future lives better.
1t marked the first observance of
mothers day by the inmates of a
penal institution, and the fact that
it was planned and arranged entirely
by the inmates themselves. made the
days exercises seem all the dearer.
Although cities ali over the coun-
try were complaining of a shortage
of carnations, and prices were soar
ing to the skies, we were not dis
appointed here. Saturdays express
brought twelve hundred beautiful
fresh blooms, which were evenly
divided between the old and new
prisons; so that every man and wo-
man within the walls was provided
with mothers flower, which they
proudly wore throughout the day
At the New Prison
At the new prison the flowers
were distributed Immediately after
breakfast, and when the gong
sounded for chapel, every man able
to walk took his place in line. Neat
ly printed programs of the days ex-
ercises. fresh from the Mirror press
es, were distributed, and the men
marched in military formation to
the Auditorium.
The gallery was filed with visitors
and the sight presented as the in
mates took their seats was one that
will linger IN the minds of all who
witnessed it. Bright expectant faces
that wore real smiles were turned
toward the stage. Love for mother
beamed from every eye. The stage
was handsomely decorated with
plants artistically arranged by Sim
bad our always ready floral artist.
The program was very attractively
arranged, and was replete with we'll
rendered musical numbers. The
reading of the scriptures were listen
ed to with marked interest, and the
responsive reading and the singing
of hymns was joined in by all with
an enthusiasm never before equaled.
The program as carried out was
as follows:
March,. Alice Schroeder. Pianist
Chant, Holy, Holy. Holy
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Chaplain-Our help is in the Name of the Lord.
Who made heaven and earth.
Congregational was glad when they said unto
me: Let us go into the house of the Lord.
All Tin unison)-O, come let us worship and bow
down: let us kneel before the Lord our
Maker. For it is He that hath made us
and not we ourselves.
Invocation Chaplain
Gloria Patri,- Choir and Congregation
Responsive Reading Chaplain and Congregation
Hymn $50. For You Am Praying Congregation
Solo and Chorus, Mother Choir
Scripture Reading. Prov. 81: 10-31-------Chaplain
all joined.
Chorus, My Redeemer,-------.--- Choir
Hymn 54s, o Happy Day----------Congregati
Solo and Chorus o Paradise Choir
Solo and Chorus. Memories of Mother Choir
Address, ----Cnaplaln
Prayer Chaplain
With Response by Choir
Hymn 1874. Are You Coming Home Congregation
BenedictlOn.
The singing by both the white
and colored choirs was splendid
features of the day, every number
being entirely appropriate to the
occasion and rendered i'll a way
that showed the hearts of men be-
hind every word and sentiment.
Reverend McCoy's sermon was
necessarily cut short owing to the
length of the program; but was
forceful dissertation on the love of
mother and all that it stood for.
He took for his text the story of
David concern for his son Absalom.
and symbolized the white carnation
with the purity of mothers love for
her child. His remarks made deep
impression in the minds of all. and
his advice to the men and women to
write a letter home struck a respon-
sive chord in every heart. There
was no effort made to hide the tears