The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-08-23
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Celebration az. West Alexander.

CeIebfatfOu "trt AfAuudtfs
MEssRs EDIroRs:
We desirS through the columns of
your worthy paper, to give your readers
brief account Of pleasant Sabbath
School celebr.tlon, which was held at
West Alexander, Pa on Wednesday OF
last week, in which it was our pleasure
to participate.
The different Schools composed of O..
s. Presby terars, United Presby terians,
F. Presbyterians, and Methodists, agree
able to previous arrangements, met at
the Old School Presby terian Church,
and after the usual prelimmaries, the
Sabbath Schools were addressed by the
Rev. Mr. Birch, Of Springfield, Illinois.
Mr.. Birch's address was highly interest
ing, and We presume that from the at.
tention with which it was received by
the audience was duly appreciated by
all present.
After Prayer, the Schools, under the
charge of their respective superintend-
ants, and the different classes under the
in procession, and preceded by an ex-
cellent Band OF music" marched to the
beautiful grove, q short distance North
of the village After the schools aud the
many spectators were comfortably seat
ed, Rev. Mr. Lester called the meeting
to order, and introduced MIR. Workman
to the aadiance, who proceeded to ad-
dress the Sabbath Schools; and in
credit to the worthy young gentlemon,
we must say that his address was very
appropriate, and we think very in
structivo TO that vast assernblage of
young folks. From the talent manifested
in our friend Mr.. Workman we are in
clined to predict for him bright future.
and "Long may he wave to labor in the
good cause"
The next speaker introduced was our
young friend, Will Erskine, who made a
short but very neat address to the Sab
bath School scholars. a small portion of
Which was applicable to all others pres
ent. AS this was Wills first piece" III
public, we beg leave to congratulate
him, and mean no tlattery when we say
that it would have done credit to many
an elder head and more experienced
speaker.
Mr.. Lester now announced that all
present would proceed to satisfy the
inner mau." Ourselves and friend j.
would take this mode of returning our
thanks to our clever friend Joe for the
special courtesy rendered us on the occa-
sion
To say that the table "groaued" under
the good things would give you but a
faint idea of the excellent dinner which
the ladies Of West Alexander aud vicin-
ity-"God bless 'em'-know so well how
to serve up, and any observer will cor
roborate our statement when we say
that we did full justice to the magniti.
cent repast set before rs on this Occa-
sion.
A>After dinner We listened to another IN
tGresting address by Professor Snodgrass.
The Professor is at present Principal of
the Academy at West Alexander, and we
think that the trustees in charge Of the
school are very fortunate in securing the
services of man OF such marked ablli-
ty. In our humble opinion, if they con-
suit the wishes of those who are inter
ssted in the education of the rising geu.
GRAFTON, they will retain the Professor in
their service as long as possible.
Mr.. M'Kee was next invited to address
the schools, but being somewhat indis
posed, merely expressed his best wishes
for the rapid advancement of the glori.
GUS cause. Mr.. Stevenson was then
called on, and responded in an earnest
appeal for all to come up and labor in
the good cause. Mr Lester made a few
remarks suitable to the occasion, after
which the people separated for their
homes. all apparently we'll pleased with
the exercises of the day.
1t was beautiful scene to see four
Sobbath Schools, all of different demon.
nations, meet together; every feeling oi
prejudice laid aside; and all seemed to
be interested in one grand object-"the
maintenance and advancement of the
Sabbath School cause" and as was re-
marked by one of the speakers of the
day. I'VE hope to enjoy many more such
profitable meetings"
The fine music, which added no little
to the days enjoyment, was furnished by
the West Alexander Brass Band, the
members of which certainly merit the
| thanks Of all present. ELM GROVE.