Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-07-06
Tho sabbath SCHOOLS.

| Inc Sabbath SCHOOLS
The Sunday school procession, though not
Joined by all the schools, and not quite sc
strong in numbers and decorations as last year
was very long, and afforded one of the pretti
est sights of the day. The schools which
took part in this event formed on the shady
side of Main street, from which they obtained
good view of the military and firemen, who
| marched and countermarched before them
after which they walked in the following order
to Paine's grove, on Lincoln street, accompa.
MED by the Shrewsbury band
First Baptist, numbering about ninety, one
half OF them in an omnibus decorated with
| evergreens and wreatlls.
Laurel street, numbering about one hun
| bred, with banner and motto, Not weary in
| well doing" A portion of the little ones were
IN decorated wagon bearing the motto, 1--WE
will care for them"
Third Baptist, numbering about sixty, on
foot, the children bearing several small ban
ners, prettily trimmed with flowers.
Zion and Mission Chapel, in all about one
hundred and twenty five, portion of them
riding in wagons shaded with pine trees.
Union, about one hundred and twenty-five,
the youngest of them being in an omnibus,
with the motto, ''Let the little ones come unto
me-"
Pleasant street, about one hundred and fit.
ty, including a long wagon filled with little
ones, and tastefully decorated On the banner
was picture OF an open Bible, with the
words, Charter of Liberty" underneath.
St. Johns and St. Anne's, numbering about
three hundred and fifty, on foot. They were
all in holiday dress, and every one had an ev-
ergreen wreath and flowers, and from their
numbers, as well as their tasteful decoration,
they created a very favorable impression along
the route.
Park street, about two hundred in ALL one
half, including the youngest, riding in wagons
trimmed with evergreen. On their banner
was the motto, "rhe fear of the Lord is a
fountain of life"
South Worcester, about eighty, in wagons
profusely decorated with evergreens.
Old South, about 200 in all-the little chill
dren riding in a richly decorated wagon
shaped like birds nest in which the little
heads and roses were beautifully blended.
Above them was the motto, "Our birds nest"
On the banners of the schools were the words
organized in 1916" ''The fathers where are
they" "Search the Scriptures" and the pic.
ture of fountain Of water with the words,
The fear of the Lord is fountain" Anoth,
er wagon carried some of the older ladies of
the society.
Thomas street, about sixty, bearing banners
with notices, 1--WE prize our liberties, "The
BereanS, Search the Scriptures"
Central street, about one hundred, each boy
and girl with pink and white rosette. On their
banner was inscribed, "The Bible our guide"
Each school was under the charge of separ-
ate marshals Of its own, the whole moving un
der the direction of Martin Stowe as Chief
Marshal, and his aids, VIM. Mecorney, Amos
Whiting, P. a. Carpenter, and Geo. w. Paul
The procession reached the grove at about
half past eleven o'clock, when the multitude
were called to order by the chief marshal, who
introduced his honor Mayor Rice. After some
eloquent words of welcome, which were well
received by the children, the mayor called up
on Rev. Mr.. Gutter, who addressed the Throne
OF Grace
Mr.. Writings choir sung one of their best
pieces, after which Rev. Mr.. Jones, superin-
tendent of the public schools, made some in
structive remarks Remarks were also made
by Rev. Messrs Reynolds, Cromack and
Souther. And Mr.. Whitney's choir gave
another song.
The children then proceeded to enjoy them
selves by eating their picnic dinners and using
the swings and other arrangements provided for
them by those who are enlightened as to the
wants of children.