Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-09-15


the slh Of September. The day ushereC
in serene and beautiful, betokening pro
mise TO the happy occasion and plea
sure to many smiling "litle ones"
Al len O'clock. A. NJ. the Procession
foImed on Main street, in the following
order, under the direction of ELIAS BAKER
Chief MaIshal, preceded by Crissell'
Cornet Band -
German Reformed Sabbath School
with banner, upon which was inscribed
Those who seek Me early shall find
me-" JACOB HILL, Superintendent.
Lutheran Sabbath School, with banners,
containing the following inscriptions :
"Chrisi is our God" "God is Love.
"Walk with God" GEO. ByERs, Su-
perintendant.
NJ. f. Sabbath School, with banner.
upon which was inscribed "Come thou
with as and we will do thee good" Wm'
SHARER, Superintendent.
Presbyterian Sabbath School, with ban.
ner, containing the following inscription ::
Loves, thou Me-" Rev. J. l.. FRARY.
Superintendent.
Episcopal Sabbath School, with ban
ner, upon which was inscribed "God is
Love-" D. II. MORGAN, Superinten.
dani.
Under the above arrangement the Pro-
cesson moved through our principle
street, vending ils way to the place Of
destination, the Band discoursing ''swee,
music" presenting quite an imposing and
picturesque display. Upon arriving at
the Spring the Procession was dismissed
and recess Of fifteen minutes was had,
after which the assembly was ordered TO
be seated when the following exercises
took place:
Music by the Band.
A ferven, and impressive prayer BY
Rev l. GIBSON.
Rev. J. NJ. TirzgL, Pastor OF the Ger
man Reformed Church of this town, was
then introduced, who addressed the as
sembly, the children particularly. in a
well-conceived, appropriate and happy ell
fort. His address no doubt will create
favorable impression upou many OF the
youthful minds who was SO fortunate as
10 hear it.
Music by the Band.
Then u ecess OF one hour was passed
in refreshing the Inner man," singing by
several of the Schools, &C., &C., every
body seeming TO enjoy themselves IN dill
ferent respects and We must add that we
have never seen more proIuse quantity
of edibles of every variety as on this occa-
sion, and every person present deU0ured
them with considerable gusto. The au-
dience was again assembled and the fol-
loving exercises were had:
Music by The Band.
Anthem by the Schools.
Rev. LIrrELL OF The NJ. Il. Church va
then introduced who delivered brief but
n6at address. showing up the statistics and
increase of membership OF The Sabbath
School System. His address through
Out was interesting and instructive.
Anthem by Schools.
Music by the Band.
Anthem by Schools.
After which ELIAS BAKER, Chief Mar
shall Of the day, delivered closing speech
which was admirably received by the au
dience and produced good impression
upon the minds of the children.
The Procession Was then ordered 'f
form hollow square, In which PosinoI
the beautiful and impressive Hymn
"We're Homeward Bound was sun!
with much feeling and anlmaton' aiIe
which the Procession and audience repair
ed TO town and were dismissed, and al
returned TO their homes 10 reflect upo
the excitement and pleasing incidents
day long TO be remembered by 'ho'
who participated in the joyous festival
No incident occurred 10 mar The iesu'
itias of the day, while joy and gladnes