little ones are provided on separate occasions. I cannot describe
to you vividly enough the inspiration I derived from the scene,—
the smiling faces, the merry voices, the ring of real, healthy
enjoyment of the whole company. Surely I thought, to provide
healthful and innocent amusement for young and old is an important
part of church work. To stand still a moment and listen to the hum
and buzz of cheerful voices, with now and then a burst of laughter,
sent a glow of kindly interest for every one present through my whole
being.