The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-20

coniums are The more flatterihs, rs tney are
he resalt oil q discrim mating snaiysis, and .
careful study Of men and character.
TBr CoscEsT OF fHE CoNGREGAriosAL
SABBATH scuooL.-1he exercises OF this
school last evening were listened to by an au-
aience that completely filled the church
The programme was a good one, and the
children were well up in all their parts. It was
decidedly the best concert ever given by this
school During the evening, MIR. ID. T. White,
the Superintendent, was agreeabiJ surprised
nv being made the recipient Of a beautiful
silver service, consisting Of pitcher, salver
and gob!eis. The presents we're purchased
hy the school, without the knowledge of their
S,perintendent, who knew nothing about the
affair until Jennie Carter ard Ida STRIFE
apoed forward and made the following pre-
senlation address. Jennie said
For time gu, of memory mankind have
thonored, complimented and rewarded their
fellow men Tor the possession OF any parhen-
| lar virtue or for superior excellence ~, or
lev otion to- any calling. avocation or pursuit
l ID
| The race or the advancement OF the nation.
Among the ancieuts, the virtue and wisdom
| Of many Of their citizens and sages. their
teachers and their orators, have been hon
j, ed in story and in song. With those peo-
ale. particular excellence, either as warrior,
orator or statesman. was awarded by the
| m )st enthusiastic demonstrations OF parilcu
| lar favor. and in some instances by the toud
| Of the Senator or the ltoPls Of the ruler.
IN our own loved country, excellence or
.uperiorty In like manner Is rewarded by
| The elevation of itspossessor to stations OF
honor and ,rust. frequently eliminating in
| the a,taininen, of the highest position in the
land and we might 90 on indefinitely, show
ing that true merit has ever been rewarded in
all ages-in all countries.
Bat il is not our purpose to night TO loin
the train Of the successful warrior or to min
H., our voices with the noisy applause OF
| The arena: nor Yet to Join the more
>uadued exhibition of satisfaction winch
erect some howery ontbnrst, or mark
some splendid orntory of the forum; Blu,
". propose to honor honest, modest merit as
Il exists among ourselves. We propose to
honor ore among us who. following III the
footsteps Of CHRIST the great exaInplar OF
mankind. gots about d ing good not osiena
lliou-lv, not having in view the rewards OF the
sarriur or statesman. but madestiy and gu
e,le doing good. as good always shoulf be
done, for it's own sake alone, without hope OF
lee or reward. save such reward As an Inward
satisfaction and n good conscience bring to
sll who noSsess them,
Ida said
Mr.. Waite Selected b. the teachers Gin
ce.s and pupils OF The Congregational Sab
ha' b School, over witch you have the honor
10 preside as lis Superintendent, Il IS my
pleasant duty 10 present you with TINS bean
Eufri Silver Pitcher Gobets aud Salver, as Q
token Of their regard ard esteem, and also a.
mark OF their approval of the manner IN
which you have discharged the various duties
idrvolving upon that mnst important ohlce
Ia presenting tbs testimonial, It Is not my
r,nt pose or intention 10 indulge IN iulsome
flaitery. know full well the force
oil that trnism. 7 that 1t IS our enc
. mic, who iiatter us-our friend.
who tell us of our faults, le, We all hav,
that within US which loves to receive the ap
probation OF our friends, and this silent to
!. I ken speaks more thsn the most eloquen
could utter.
lltells YOU, SIR that your earnest and de
voted efforts day after day in the Sabbath
School cause, are nppreciated--that thos'
who surround you, and who have united II
: this tribute, are aware that your hearts, II
! the cause. and that vonr nntrlng zeal !
worry of all commentator.
We know that il is not the intrinsic valu
ofiha gitt, or its beautiful workmanship tha
will make 1t dear 10 you, but the source tron
which il emanates the cnire II - intende'
to commemorste-an the ma ny bright re
mep, braaces which will ever cluster aroan
!. it, Take it, and place il upon yonr side
4 board, and may II ever prove silent bet op
= p.eslve monitor, reminding you Of The wor
. s.;ti before you OF rrefAring us all by you
te ,chin rs to dweiin that place beyon
the da k river where celestial roses eve
;. bloc /.
Mr. White, evidently embarrassed, said
!, the sehooi
You, my dear children: have prepare
(, sneech. have none, and you need not Ell
$ pect a speech from me. can only say lov
+, you 50 much tlnt if could gel TO you woul
: kiss YOU Ill.
We would be pleased to give more d.
tailed account Of the exercises Of the evening
but The want of space admonshes us to G
no further.