The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-05-06

connected with the second Presbyterian Church:
celebrated its anniversary on Saturday afternoon
at the Church in Meeting Street. This school is
one OF The Oldest IN the city, and had for q long
time larger attendance than any other The
war and the dlspcrs ion cf the alton natu-
rally affected the school, and it numbers at present
tar less thanit did, but vigorous efforts arc being
made to restore it to its former healthy status
hr-C. n: AvERnL, the Superintendent and the DIFF
fcrcnt teachers had determined to mako the oeca-
sion both interesting and instructive for in addi-
ton to the religious exercises in the Church, a
table was spread on the grass, and the scholars
| invited to partake Of the luxuries with which it
was covered ~ - - oss:s n
Three O'Clock had been appointed as the hour
for assembling, and on their arrival thcs children
We're seated in the body Of the Church, in1me-
dlateiy IN front OF the pulpit, the smaller ones
| taking the precedence. The exercises were opened
by prayer, and several Sabbath School hymns were
sung, the whole school uniting in this portion Of
! the ceremonies, their wel-trained voices making
the church ring with the sweet songs Of Zion. Dr.
.. M. ROBERTSON addressed the children upon
their responsibilities, and spoke Of the Importance
OF the rising generation, especially in the present
crisis. His remarks were very applicable, and
we're listened to by the children wit marked at
tention. ,-y. 5Es
Ihe Rov. THOMAS SMYTnE, D. D. the beloved
pastor OF the church, then addressed the school.
His presence IN the pulpit was sufficient proof
that ne took deep interest in both teachers and
pupils, and would every effort to add to their
welfare. This discourse was especially adapted to
ths occasion, and full Of instruction to Ill par
ties. t; a. t@s Md. N @ -s, sr s.t EE33s
After the religious ceremonies we're concluded
The scholars adjourned to the tables, which wore
conveniently arranged in the centre walk under
the trees. Festoons Of evergreens had been taste
fully arranged around tho table, and the trees
were connected by garlanGs Of tho same material
The tables were bountifuly supplied with fruits,
sweetmcats and confectionery, ana The pupils be-
ing arranged on either side, q blessing was in
| voked by Dr.. sMyrHE, and they were waited upon
Dy tho scholars Of tho Bible GLASS and the
| teachers The entertainment proved to be amply
su1ncient and the green was soon covered with de-
| tached groups whose eagervol proved that they
were enjoying the anniversary. The lengthenng
shadows at length warned them Of the, approach
OF night and the children were dismissed by tho
teachers to their different homes H. @
This Sabbath School has on it's rolls two h,m-
dred pupils, and regular attendance ct at least
| one hundred and fifty every Sunday. There are
fourteen teachers, who with the Super ntcnd dent
Mr.. AvERnI, bestow their entire attention mon ,r
the duties Of the school, and the interest manifest
ed by tho scholars is a sign that thoir excrtions
have been repaid. Dr.. salrHE in his sermon yester-
day morning, reviewed the past history or the
| Church and the School, and furnished many n re
ninisencea OF thas period, @ .8 55i US