New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-29
BROOKLYN ITEMS.

AssrvrRsAPY Of TBE BRooELYs SCspAY-ScBooLs
An ARsr WITH BsssrRs-20,0 900 CHmpRrs IN
PROCESSION - PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATIONS. - The
Thirty. second Anniversary Of the Brooklyn Sunday
Schools Western DISTRICT was celebrated yesterday
The weather Was exceedingly fne, and tho turnout Of
chilrcn was inmensegrenter than ever before. II s
estimated that upward Of 10000 boys and girls were
In procession The schools were divided Ia two sec
tons. One-tbe lsIgest-nst in Rernsen street be-
tween Hicks and Court streets, at II O'Clock. Tho
second division met on Fort Greene at 3 clock.
At the time appointed the schools Of the First Di-
vision had all assembled under command Of their Sn
perintendens and teachers. Remsep street was filed
with children, nearly every ono carrying miniature
flag, while In every instance large nags with the
school banners were borne ia front OF the different
classes. TIE enthusiasm was immenfe-the boys in
dulginK in the most rapturous demonstrations OF up
plsuse the least possible preteXt. Dodworth 8
Band was stationed in Remsen, near Henry rtreet
The schools marched past and then conference.-the
presenting an interesting and beautiful spectacle.
The banners designating tie schools were mostly Of
rich blue silk trimmed with gold fringe, and on many
beautiful defgns and appropriate notices from
Scripture. The grls OF the Strong. place Baptist Mis-
zion were dreseed in white and thirty -four re reseatcd
the States Of the Union, making very pretty ap-
pearsnce.
After counter-msrching, the schools proceeded to
different churches, where eXeTcisea suitable 10 the oc
calion were held.
At tho Church Of the Pilgrims IN Eemsen street, tho
services were orened with prayer by the Rev. Dr..
Storrs who prayed for victory to the arms now fighting
for the Union ard asked tbe biess VI God upon the
venerable ConnEdeT-iC Chief, and hoped ttat bis Life
might lie long preserved. The Rev Mr. Bartlett and
others Addressed the Children who frequently eX-
pressed their appreciation by cheers.
Al the Washington stree NJ T.. Church a banner Is
by II feet in dineL ,ions raised flagstaff -
feet above the roof. The Star-Spangled Banner was
sung aud the Rev. y s. DE Lass made IN add ess IN
which he alluded to the fitness Of raiing flag on
Church which bore the Of the FutLer If his
Country. The sar-SpsDged Banner was sung By tue
children with good e CT, snd the greatest epIpsisem
prevailed 1ne citien then entctd the Church
here they addressed by the Rov. Dr. Mitchell,
the Rev. Mr.. Bates and others.
AT tie Ply mouth Church, addresses were made by
the Rev. DR.. Cutler, the Rev. Mr. Robinson, and tie
Rev. Mr. NOuhup Tue anniversary hymns were
sung. and tho congregation wac dismissed.
The Church was eiiboratcly decorated with lags,
ard in roat Of the pulpit bore the crPion, "Or
Union Forever"
Tie schools Of the Eastern Diyision net on Wash
ington Park and made "a most Interesting appearance.
They Numbered 10 056l, and there must have been at
leaei double the number Of spectators on the high,s
overlooking tho parade ground
Tho display oi both Divisions was most imposing,
ard everything connected thorowiih passed oil in ie
most satisfactory manner.
The schools Ierresenting the Western Dirision are
~ follows:
PymoaA goersn st. Mission First Baptist. Be,hel MI
Third Pro c.Au Nasy AissiOn CentennTy - Anns, Nos
and sssoaf = y lesn ir. Mesaods'
calvary trco Lr'cori Refofn ell Dstch Church ca tie
Hcgts Myrtle Avenue Missions Behesd, Mission firsi Pre-
bytesn taemsen street, Atlantic street honi fht Pfin
tive kotdt, sands street Meihodi GcImen Methodist Nile
.ion cy IA m.sion risrepoa .ees IsFti, John street
Nj cu fifSt Presbyean Henry roep Wsbinzton s,Ieet
sthodisti Reformed Dutch Lawrence street P..sbyena
dsn smith sset Mission Pachr Methodist La Pl,cs
First keioraisa Prs'Yt9hsni Church VI ibe