The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-12-30

showing 500 scholars to have been enrolled
| during the year; the average attendance has
been l16; being gain of Is over last wear.
| Only one death occurred during the year. The
| cornucopias were then distributed, with books,
packages of fruit, sc. to each scholar. Some
elegant presents were also received by officers
and teachers. Superintendent Taylor received
an elegant silver syrup pitcher from the School
Rev. F. A. Noble, the Pastor, received small
basket from the tree, labelled with his name.
On looking into it he found $5 gold piece
Judge Baldwin received from HIS class Oadies
Bible class three splendid books. The whole
proceedings were very interesting. All enjoyed
1t highly. This fine school is second to none
in the city. Il exerts an influence Ia society
PLYMOUTH SABBATH SCHOOL.
The Plymouth Sabbath School held its Fes.
tival at o'clock p. NJ. yesterday. We regret
that other engagements prevented Us from be-
ing present. We learn, though, that it was
successful festival. The exercises were similar
to those in the other school--sddresses by the
Pastor and other gentlemen, songs by the chill
dren, and distribution of the fruits of the
Christmas Tree
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The Sunday School of this Church celebrated
its Christmas Tree on Monday morning. The
speaking exercises were held at the church,
which was filled at IL o'clock, with large au-
dience of the children and adults. Addresses
were made by the Rev. II. E. Williamson,
Rev. j. G.. Riheldaffer and Rev. John Mattocks,
interspersed with the singing of some oeauti-
full national and religious songs by choir, and
the school, During the exercises the news Of
the capture of Savannah was brought in by
gentleman, and communicated privately to Mr..
Ingersoll, the Superintendent, who was con-
Quoting the exercises. He at once briefly an
nounced it to the audience, whereupOu three
cheers were given by all present. and the choir
at once sang 1.-THE Flag Of our Union - with
great effect At quarter past IL o'clock the
exercises at the church were terminated and
where about 200 children were soon seatediat
the tables covered with a tempting dinner The
parents and other adults occupied the galleries
and seats in the rear. On the stage was erect
ed large Christmas Tree, whose branches
were loaded down with cornucopias of sweet
meats, and presents for the children. The
Hall was darkened, and the tree. brilliantly
illuminated as it was, made grand show.
After blessing was invoked by Rev. Mr.
Mattocks, and the song "A thousand years
sung by the choir, the children were allowed
to appease their appetites on the good things
provided tor them. The quantities they dis
posed of were realy surprising, 6ut 40 liberal
was the supply that ali had enough, ard suih-
Gent remained to atfsrd the adults collation.,
and then make good lot to hand over TO the
poor.
The distribution Of the fruit Of The Christmas
Tree was then made, and afforded great amuse-
nent 10 the recipients Of the gifts. After this
was concluded, the audience dispersed. The
whole was o well managed affair, aud reflects
great credit on the liberal and untiring 3uper-
intendent, DIV. Ingersoll ESQ, and his faith
full corps of teachers. The school IS the ARG
est We believe in the city, and While so ably
managed, will certainly never decrease.