The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-09-22
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Mr.. b. r. CowEN:-On Thursday last by
invitation, had the pleasure of witnessing
Sabbath School Celebration in Smith
township, on the premises of that venerable
old gentleman, WIN. WoRKMEN, Esq. |
have witnessed and participated in many
such celebrations, but this one ecllpsed any
thing OF the kind ever saw. There were
present over 1901 persons, at least 400 of
whom were Sabbath School scholars, repre-
senIng, | believe, six different schools, and
all without any exception deported them
selves in becoming manner, thus demon
srating the Gaze and pains that had beer
bestowed on them By their Officers and
Teachers. 1t did ones very soul good to
see the hundreds of bright, smiling counte-
nahces, while their little hearts seemed TO
swell with pride as they marched and coun-
ter-marched through the grove, making the
Welkn ring with their sweet voices as they
joyiully sung in concert the songs selected
for the OCCASION.
After this exercise they took their places
in good order at u table splendidly furnished,
more 50 than any thing of the kind | ever
saw for such an occasio'. The table ac-
eommodated between 800 and 400, and each
aud all the scholars were served plentifuly
and alike, having separately set before them
lair proportion VI candles, nuts, raisins,
cake, cheese, crackers, Sc, and what they
could not cat they were permitted 10 take
with them to share with the "loved ones at
home" This table was filled and replen-
ished 3 tines and all on the ground having
been cordially invited, participated i'll the
good things until all were served.
After all had feasted, the schools were
seated, and the multitude, utter the usual
exercises on such occasions, were addressed
by Revs. Cross, MCCUE Coil, TRUEMAN
and GRIMES, viz: Revs. Cross and MCCuE
! addressed the children in very happy man
ner, to which the little ones appeared to lis
ten with interest. Rev Coil addressed
the Officers and Teachers in an impressive
style, justly plimenting them for the deep
interest and zeal they manifested in the
great work before them. Rev. ID. TRUE
MAN addressed the parents and adults on the
origin and benefits OF Sabbath Schools in his
usual happy manner. Rev. GRIMES followed
in an eloquent and forciblc address by way
of general application. During the eXer-
cises the choir dscoursed excellent music
Inc reports Of the schools were read and
other business transacted, all of which
presume will be iurnis hed for publication.
I The Managers and Officers Of the dav de-
serve great commendation for the mastery
manner and good order with which every
thing was conducted. Mr.. A. p. MILLER
was President OF the day, Messrs. JAMES
PuILIPs and JOHN MCkIssoN, appeared TO
be Chief Marshals, who were assisted by all
the superntendents and teachers of the
scho us, but as the proceedings will no doubt
be published, tits not necessary that should
20 into lurthef particulars.
MANY little incidents Of this day will be
engraven upon memory's page, tn make glad
the heart in after years, when recUuning the
pleasant scehes of childhood.
Such celebrations as these do an incalcn-
liable amount Of good, and it is time and
money well spent How encouraging it is
to the rising generation to see their parents
and friends taking such an interest in their
behalf, and what an incentive it furnishes
them with to punctudlly attend to their Sab
bath schools, and 10 profit nv the teachings
there unfolded 10 them. When we reflect
how soon it will be when our children will
be called upon TO take our places in the busy
scenes of life, how important it is that we
should leave nothing undone that is calcu-
lated to INSPIRE them with the importance Of
early education.
May there be many such celebrations.
a GUEST.