Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-09-07
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SABBATH SCHOOL JUBILEE.

SABBATH SCHOOL JUBILEE.
The grand Jubilee of the Sabbath School
OF Chittenden County, contemplated in th
action OF the Convention held at Burlington
IN juno last, took place at Essex Junction
on Tuesday the % inst. The morning wa
pEopltious, and by ten o'clock, the ground
a beautiful grove near the Railroad station
presented a most animated scene. Th
thronging numbers, the tasteful banners
their stirring mottos and most of all, tn
happy, ezpectant faces of the children, all
evinced the unusual interest called forth b,
the occasion. ItCenty one schools were re
presented, giving to the speakers an audienc
of more than 5000 people. The Cornet
! Band from Williston, and the Military BanC
from Westiord accompanied their Iespectiv,
schools, and generously discOursed music 70,
the occasion.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.
S. II. Bliss of Essex, the Marshal of the day
when permanent organization was made
by the choice of Rev. j. II. Woodward oI
Wcstford as President, and Messrs. A. B
lIalbert Of Essex, Chas. Collins of Colchester
and Judge Green of Richmond, as Vice
Presidents, and Rev. j. W. Hough of Will
hstOn, as Secretary The following gentle
men were named committee of Arrange
ments Rev T.J. Holmes of Richmond, Rev
j. D. White of Essex and Dea. E. A. Fuller
of Burlington. The entire assemblage Joined
in singing Coronation, after which prayer
was offered by DR.. Foster of Burlington.
While awaiting the Report of Committee Of
Arrangements, brief address was made by
Rev c. B. Tracy of Jericho Centre, followed
by " Hail Columbia" from the Williston
Band.
Tho committee then reported that each
School should be called upon to share in the
services by exercises in concert, or by ad-
dresses from their Superintendents and
others
The Congregational and Methodist Schools
of Colchester led thevan. After singing, they
recited facts of Scripture history in admira
bic concert, and with great readiness.
The Baptist School Of Essex Centre follow
ed with singing. and addresses from Mr.. Ly
sander Woodworth, their Superintendent,
and DR.. Work, of Essex. Mr.. Chase repre-
sented the Universallst School OF Essex, in a
brief address Rev. Mr.. White congratula-
ted the audience upon the beauty of the day
and place, and was followed by Mr.. Bliss
the Marshal OF the day who welcomed the
various Schools to Essex. Mr.. B. has been
10 years in Sunday School work.
After music by the Westiord Band, Rev.
MIR. Tracy spoke in behalf of the School from
Jericho Centre. The Painesville School
then sang When the morning light" &c;
and Rev. Mr.. White made brief statement
of their labors and success.
The WiIliston Band played g Home,
Sweet Home" when q recess Of an hour
and half was taken for dinner Tables
had been prepared. in an adjoining part of
the grove, and ample justice was done to
their bountiful contents.
The assembly being again seated, the
school from Richmond sang 81 have a
Father in the promised land" after which
Rev. Mr.. Holmes made a stirring address
upon the motto of their banner, ''We're glad
we're in this army Rev. Mr.. Honsinger
appeared in behalf Of the schools in Under
hill.
The Congregational school Of Wllliston
was represented by Dea. VIM. Miller, its
Supt, and Rev. Mr.. llough the Methodist
school by Rev Mr.. Dayton, who warned the
youth present against the danger Of bad
the Uniyersalist school by Rev
Mr. Sargent.
The Congregational school of Westford
then gave an anthem with excellent effect.
Rev NJ. Woodward referred feelingly to
recent Affections sustained by them, and then
introduced Rev. DR.. Winslow now of n. Y.
city, but native of Williston, who made an
earnest address. Rev. NJ. Hyde followed for
the Methodist school, and Mr. Woodruff for
the Union (NIission) school of Westford.
The Congregational school of Winooski
declining its share in the services, Rev. Mr..
spoke earnestly in behalf of the
Methodist school of that place.
After music by the Williston Band, the
closing address was made by DR.. Foster of
Burlington The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
l. Resolved, That our hearty thanks be
given to the Bands who have volunteered
their aid on this occasion.
.. Resoired, That we cordially thank Mr..
Drury for his efforts in preparing these beau
tiful grounds, and for mourning expenses for
which he has not been remunerated.
The congregation joined in singing
Praise God from whom all blessings how,"
and were then dismissed by the benediction
pronounced by Rev. Mr.. White.
Although the greatest enthusiasm was
entire order prevailed, and at
P. NJ. the different schools dispersed to their
various homes, hoping that the Sunday
School work had received a new and hopeful
impulse.
Ar A BELL-EvERErT MEETING in Cambridge
Mass, few days ago. Mr. George S. Hill
lard of Boston, made the following moving
declaration
As words of truth and soberness--not from
conjecture, not from the force Of his feelings, |
but from actual information, he was prepared |
to say that Bell and Everett would carry |
every southern State except South Carolina
Wasn't that something especially consider
ing the John Brown expedition. the wild |
speeches Of wild Congressman, and all that
wasn't that something to touch the heart of |