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I'llililrcn’w Nervlce* .FreiontntloiN -Al*relt;lilt;'aiticn I.Tho first special Children’s Day service ever held on Deer Creek Circuit was held at the M. P. Church, at this place, last Sunday afternoon.— Tho house was comfortably filled. Under tho leadership of our efficient and energetic youngfiastor, Kev. 8. F. Cassen. assisted by a large nurn-ler of willing workers of both sexes, the church was beautifully decorated with tlowers and evergreens. The programme,arranged by Mr. Cassen, contained suitable recitations, concert exercises, and good singing, in which the littlo ones Joined heartily. They also sang several selections alone with good etract. Miss Bessie Smith was the organist. Mr. Cassen made an address on the subject of our “Missionary Horne in Japan.’’, It was appreciattd. Mr. Thomas ltobinsou also made a good speech He compared tho Sunday schools of his boyhood days to those of the present time, and told of the advantages we enjoy over those of a former generation. At tho conclusion of his remarks ho presented tho superintendent. Mr. John II. Barrow, with a handsome edition of (ho Oxford Teacher’s Bible, in behalf of the school. Tho gentleman was agreeably surprised and thanked them for their kindness. Our Secretary, Mr. John W. Harkins, and tho leader of ourchofr, Mrs. Chas. L. Kobinson, were both given a copy of the church hymnal, “Tho Tribute of Praise.” Tho teacher of tho Blblo class. Mr. J. Hudson Pyle, was not forgotten. Tho school has a handsome Bible for him. Ho was absent, being detained at homo by tho sickness of a member of his family. The thanks of all interested aro hereby extended to Mr. Charles Kigdon for tho loan of a fine lot of vases, dishes and growing plants, and to Mrs. Julia Forwood and many others for their gifts of cut Mowers. Tho collection was for tho benefit of our foreign missionary oauso. It amounted to $18.fi0.Lust Saturday afternoon as Mrs. John 8. Smith and Mrs. John H. Andrews were returning from a visit to their sister. Mrs. Thomas Harkins, in attempting to ford Deer Creek, Just above Mr. P. L. Forwood’s residence, when near tho centre of the stream tho breast strap broke. Tho ladies were in an unpleasant situation, and after thinking over tho matter a short time concluded to back ashore, but before reaching that desirablo point they struck a rook and came to a stand still. A littlo son of Capt. J. A. Harkins was along, and he was sent for aid. Ho went to the house of Mr. John Thomas, whose son willingly helped tho ladies to the other shore. They were in tho creek about three-quarters of an hour and no doubt had ample time to contemplate the beauties of the stream. Fortunately, they were driving a gentle animal.Mr. Chas. L. Robinson sprained his back in lifting a heavy hay carriage, last week.The congregation at Brace Chapel on Sunday evening was large and attentive. Kev. Mr. Craig-hill spoke feelingly and earnestly of tho importance of cornet living preparatory to tho lifeII
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Bel Air Aegis and Intelligencer
Bel Air, Maryland, US
Fri, Jul 30, 1886
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