Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-04-20
H EVENING NEWS.
,Iondo, Evcnins,.....-..1 Drli 90, 1855,


&c. JsAn'a aanda SSehosl. rs
Last evening this interesting School
celebrated their Anniversary, it being
six years since its organization ; aud
presented their Easter offerings. The
Church was t~hronged, and we we're
pleased to see so large a number of our
Virginia city brethrcn present. Rev. o.
W. Whitaker opened the exercises
when the Assistant Superintendent
made u brief statement of the past his
tory and statistics Of the school. The
various classes were called Id rotation ;
and from two to eight chiidreu advanced
with the appropriate emblems, reeited
their Notices and versss in clear dis
;inct voice, and acquitted themselves in
II most creditable snn The follow
lug were the names, notices aud sm-
blems: f .r n. rsrf {.
No. 1. ST. Johns Glass. Motto-As
God hath loved US so ought we to love
II another. Emblom-White silk ban
ner-Passion cross inscribed love. Of
feriug-$6 10. asa
No. .. The Holy Martyrs. Motto
The noble Army Of Martyrs praise Thee.
Emblem-Ghded Crown cross, in front,
,wined with delicate white flowers.
Ofering-S6 65.
No. 3. The Watchers. Motto : So
teach US to number our days, that we
may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Emblems-ornamcnted mantel clock and
hour-glass. 01ering-S6.
No. s.. Glass not at present organized.
No. 5. Glass of tho Regeneration.
Mo,to-I acknowledge one baptism for
the remission of sins. Emblem-a bap-
,ismsl font, filed with fresh flowers.
OFeriug-S22 IS.
No. G. Glass Of the Holy Temple.
Motto-I was glad when they said unto
mo, "Let us go into the House Of the
Lord" Emblem-a miniature altar,
with raised cross trimmed with white
towors altar cloth wreathed with green
and the letters l.. II. S. in front. Of
Jferiug-S2o IS.
No Casket Of jewels. Motto-And
they shall be mine, saith the Lord OF
Hosts, iu that day when | make up my
Jewels. Emblem splendid casket
filled with valuable jewels. Offering
SIS IS.
No. 8. Class OF the Holy Scripture
Motto-Wheu the Word goeth forth it
giveth light to the world. Emblem
an open Bible. 0fering-S6 IS.
No. .. Children of the Cross. Motto
In token that hereafter we shall not
be ashamed to confess the faith Of Christ
crucifed, and manfully to fight Id
his banner against sin, the world, and
the devil, and to continue Christ's faith
iul soldiers aud servants unto our ife's
end. Amen. Emblem-A huge Cross,
decorated with Evergreen and Gala
lilies, supported by W Of the class,
while the others grouped at its foot re-
cited the Motto, in unison also some
verses. 0aeriug-S2 75.
No. 10. Glass Of the Holy child Jesus.
Motto-I love them that love me and
they that seek me easily shall find me.
Emblem-A beautiful banner With lamb
and other devices upon it. Offering
Sl2 So.
No. IL. Little Fishers. Motto-"I
20 a Fishing" We have toiled all
night and caught nothing" " Follow
me and | will make you fishers Of men"
Emblems-A rod and empty net. Offer
ing-S7 IS.
No. IL. Seekers after the pearl Of
great price. Motto-Again, the King
dom of Heaven is like unto u merchant
ma seeking goodly pearls, who, when
he had found one pearl Of great price,
went aud sold all. that he had and
bought it. Emblem-A huge pearl
upon silver s~alver, with red lining.
ofering-Ss IS.
Making a total Of offerings by the
children, gathered since Christmas, OF
Sll7 %. The congregation added S2i
IS, making the total receipts Sl45.
The children sang several pieces in a
cheerful name and added thereby
greatly Il tho pleasure Of all present.
The Superintendent announced that Rev.
j. NJ. Eendrick had accepted an unani-
nous call from the yestry, to the Rec
,orship, and would be here with his
family in June, when regular church
service would be recommended.
With benediction by Rev! Mr.. Whit
aker, this most delightful annual cele-
bration closed.