The national Republican., 1868-12-25
A anAnn FnarlrAI.-rhe snhbnth ,ohool

room OF tne OhNhrl bhpNiht NOfucE VI
Eighth and II streets, lburncd down on the
18th of December, 1891 last evening presented
one Of the most pleasing sights we ever wit.
school Of that church, which met for the pur-
pose Of holding their Christmas festival. The
hne and commodious room was very tastefully
crosses, anohors and harps, aud the following
inscriptions were visible on the walls: "Oome
aud welcome, . Precious ia the time, !" speak
pulpit was a beautiful Uhristmss tree, laden
with sweet meats and toys. In the rear o. the
pulpit rested against the wall Z magnificent M
other side was inscribed the following; T" The
CALVARY B.g; SSSasy
silk banner to the right OF the pulpit with the
words, "Jesus lives, go forward" inscribed
The exercises were opened by a song; "on
sung by the school.
the superintendcnt, WIN. stlckney, esq.
Song; "Who 10 hep Choius; "'ris the
Lord, o woudrous story" by the school.
addressed the throne Of grace in a iervcnt
A song was sung by the infant class: "Than
credit upon the little ones. A Christmas an
them-"And there were shepherds" was ex-
ecuted by the choir OF the church, under the
leadership Of David Haynes, esq.
At this juncture, ice cream, cakes, nuts.
raisins, candles, &C., were dealt out In proiu-
sion.
order; and the pastor, Mr.. Hewlett, addressed
the school In brief During his remarks, he
referred to the fact that but a little over one
the purpose OF attending sabbath school and
found their 1ine edilce 10 ashesi but through
the energy OF the congregation and the pupils
Pierce and his little sister, Sallie, were par
ticularly deserving Of thanks for 80 they col
leeted: with which the fine banner was pur-
Song-"The Chiidrcn's welcomc,n by Misses
Miller, wooaruff, Sterling, and Richardson,
with the children joining In the chorus Hail.
Quartette-"F For unto u.s." by Mcssrs. David
Haynes and Frank stickney, Misses L. Boyd
The treasurer, J. Ii. saxtop, esq, made his
eS esosis ' the S dsSar.eSgen. gsa TO- savas
snsnCs Of cash on hand
objects designated, lconccrts,l .3i7.eS.
presented she following report; witch is con!
else and to the point
Ishall endeavor TO present to you In as few
words as possible a statement OF the school
for the past year, and compared with other
years. There have been 81 sessions of the
school and 81 teachers meetings In addition
attendance for the year, 1885 of teachers,
l,T42; scholars, l3,46Oj otiicers, l20; in main
school, p,7pS; infant school, 3,66S; teachers,
male, 9l4; female, 79sj scholars, male, 4,s5o fe-
! male, 49is. Average attendance, teachers,
%; main school, l92; infant school, III male
scholars, o5i female, o.. Total average attend
ance OF scholars, 2jI; entire school, 3Ooi largest
number present at one session, January 8,
+24j smallest number November l, II; number
united with church, 81 deaths, l, Oscar Cud-
lipp, whose funeral was attended by n large
number OF the members of this school on
March s. Average attendance for ls6i, 1856;
1895, 1856; 1866, 800; is07, 1885, ls6s 3OO With the
hhOyp statement the rpznnctfullv
submit this, his annual report, and the hfth
annusl report OF the Calvary Baptist sunday
school.
Mr. Stickney, esq, the gentlemanly super
intendent OF the school, delivered the follow j.
ing brief, beautiful and interesting address,
which was listened to attentively:
The presents m -de tonight, a Bible diction.
cry for each scholar OF the school not In the
infant class, at cost Of nearly 400, are given
time will be given to the preparation OF the
lessons for the coming year. In one word Il
means work. The treasures Of the Bible do
not all lie on the surface. some Of its pre-
cious Jewels lie deep down-'he deeper the
water the purer the pearl. Search the Scrip
tur.sis the order OF our Great Captain.
The chief regret we have, In look ng back
apparently yielded so little 10 the glory OF
God, so few have been led by our influence TO
saving knowledge of Christ.
Let us ever keep In our minds and before the
minds of our schol lsrs, the great impelling mo-
tive in all our work.
Time does not permit more than a reference
to the important duties OF the teacher out of
sch"ol such as careful preparation OF the les
parents OF scholars, rs well as of scholars
themselves, especially Of the missing ones;
careful Christian walk aud conversation.
These things are well known, md upon the
observance or neglest mNy we In great me as
ure look for success or failure in the Sunday
school work.
The labors and prayers of another year, in
one more Sunday will be ended. The seed has
been sown in weakness but we trust in faith.
With greater or less fidelity we have discharged
our duties, the record 10 mi ade and will meet
US at the judgment.
The watches in our pockets tick at the same
time the birth and death Of the seconds; Tines
great pendulum tick the birth and death OF an
other year-less than a second in the almanac
OF eternity The past we cannot alter, but
mistakes of the past we may avoid In the fu.
turc; lost time we cannot make up, but the
present we may better improve. Let us then
all resolve that by the aid Of our Divine Mas
ter, we will sho w greater d diligence and fidelity
In His service, that we will know what 1t is to
sacrifice for Him; then indeed may we renew wed.
ly and unitedly thank God and take courage
The report Of our Sunday school oper ion
for the year 1858, will be brief. The peculiar
disadvantages under which we have laborei
are well known; and yet how much cause have
we for gratitude and Thanksgiving
Sunday morning, December 10, 1865, this place
was smoking ruin. How easy to recall the
many hearts sympsthized with us; many the
expressions OF sorrow and coincidence we heard
! by the snow and the cold. bravely set out tC
be "early in their places" were doomed to sad
disappointment, and hurrylng back to their
homes, with quivering lip and sobbing voice
: related the unwecome news. Our church a
l heap Of ruins! Our Sunday school home a
E desolation! Our Bibles, singing BOOKS, Sun
day-sehool organ, and even our beautiful ban
, ner, all, all eaten up by tie cruel flames. Sad
indeed was the prospect Our Joy had been sue
denly turned into grief. Hut We had beer
taught to sing "The Lord 10 my Shepherdii
and he who feeds the young ravens and pro
yldes shelter for the beasts OF the field lid o
a forsskc us. How well He provided, we al
Q know.
' A year has passed away. Quietly and stead
G lily we have pursued our way, and now thu
e goodness of God Is manifested towards uI
i again in sigpal manner, and with songs o
!. praise on our lips and In our hearts we enter
! for the hrst time, our new Sunday schoo
: home. Truly has he given us "beauty fo
ashesi the oil of joy for mourning; the gar
ment OF praise for the spirit of heav viness. ;
! goodness and benefits towards usi What doei
he re1uirel Lore and obedience.
, The fears that our scholars would desert III
in our calamity have not been realized. The
constancy Of your attendance under the some
what untowArd circumstances 10 fully Appre.
ciated by the friends OF the school. You have
manifested a love for the Sunday school by
something besides empty words. You can
point to your record with just pride and say
day school or not. And now we are all per
mitted to rejoice together to celebrate tho
goodness OF the Lord, not only for this Christ
mas festival, the glad tidings OF great Joy, the
unspeakable gilt, but for the favorable cir
> cumstanees under which we are permitted tC
/ enjoy It,
, The distribution OF presents here began, ,wher
, MIR, StiCkley uTcsentel thDse &c Iara mt IL