Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28

FIRST BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The First Baptist Sunday school, one of
the k0est in the land, held their celebration
ON the morning Of Christmas day, at the
Baptist church on Summer street. The
inauspicious weather did not keep many
children at home, nor did it prevent the
assembling of a goodly crowd of parents
and friends who thronged the pews, the
aisles and the galleries. Over the pews at
the right and left of the platform, the
''Amen corner" were erected ranges of
seats, amphitheatre fashion, which were
filed with the children belonging to the
Infant Department and juvenile classes,
| while older scholars had seats reserved on
the floor. Space will not permit more than
| a brief mention of the varied and interest
ing exercises. The following was the
PROGRAMME:
l. A Prayer, recited in concert by the
Infant class.
2. Song, by the school, Christmas Bells.
3. Speech, by little boy, 5 years old.
4. Song, by the school.
3. Tableau Scripture scene. Joseph's
brethren arrested The silver cup found
in Benjamins sack
6 and Z. Speech and song with accom-
Fapiment, by little Katie Seigman.
s. Song, with personihcations and ban
ners, The Golden Nine, by Miss Matte
Bright's class.
8. Song by class of blind scholars.
10. Presentation of q beautiful Banner,
| by teacher to his class-followed by the
presentation of Christmas gift from the
class to the teacher. The last, ''surprise"
with neat andappropriate etc's.
II. Recitation by ten little boys" The
Choice of Trades, admirably done
r. Song, by the school
-. Humorous Dialogue, "Bates Hamil-
ton" Personifcations of two old women
very mirth moving.
A. Speech, by little Julia Hicks, five
years old.
To- Song, by little Willie Hollins.
16. Closing speech, by Katie Seigman.
Without stopping to particularize, where
comparisons might be inyidious, it can
truthfully be said, that all engaged in the
performances acquitted mselves admir-
ably, and to the entire &. abundant salts
| faction of those who planned and directed
the entertainment, as well as of the spec
tators.
After prayer of dismission by Rev. DR..
Skinner, the classes were marshalled in
| order down to the realm of old Santa Claus,
in the basement story. Here the windows
had been darkened to exclude the light of
day, and the gas lighted. Banners and
beautiful pictures graced the walls-a pro-
fusion of evergreen wreaths and branches
transformed the spacious room into
sylvan grove, beneath whose shades were
spread numerous long tables covered with
tempting array of Christmas ''fixins, such
as all children, and many of larger growth
know how to appreciate. 1t was truly
scene of enchantment. Joy and gladness,
mirth and good will ruled the hour.
After most of the children had left for
their homes, the poorer scholars, of which
class there are many whom the school has
gathered within its fold, and TO whose
homes Christmas rarely comes, were de-
tanned and loaded with the 'twelve bask-
cts" that were gathered up from what re-
manned, that they might carry away with
them some slight token of that good will
towards men, (which was proclaimed on
Judeas plains, together with the announce
ment Of the new born Saviour.
II has been requested that the Christmas
performance of the school should be re-
peated at an early day, for the special
benefit Of those who need substantial help
during this Indictment season. Doubtless
such a call will meet with a cheerful and
generous response.
CHRIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.
This Sunday School had its Christmas
celebration on Friday. The exercises were
chaste, but spirited. The remarks from
the Rector were appropriate and excellent.
The Christmas tree was tasteful, beautifully
decorated. The cOuntenances of the child
ren bespoke their qualification at their
several presents-some of which were eX-
ceedingly handsome. The eggs upon the
tree were something new and excited con-
siderable interest. Their contents gave
no little amusement to the recipients,
whose ioyous faces showed deep delight.
It is to be regretted that the hall was SO
small. but we understand that the teachers
propose so to arrange it in future as to be
able to use their school-room. or the Church.
This year the extended decoration inter
fered.
WEST NASHVILLE sUNDAY-sCHoOL.
The exercises had at this school, on Sun
dav evening at 8 o'clock, were of an inter- |
esting character. The exercise in the ex-
animation of the Catechism was very graft |
fying to parents and teachers, and to the !
audience that witnessed it. There were |
seven girls and one little boy examined, |
and such was the prompt and efficient man. |
ner in which they acquitted themselves, |
that each one was presented with a nice |
prize as a merit for their excellent lessons. |
After the examination in the Catechism, |
little boy became the happy recipient of
handsome Bible for his industry in COM
hitting to memory and repeating the same
before the audienc, a number of verses from
the Bible.
Master Willie Howard Baskette then de-
livered theaddress. His subject was INDIA. |
He handled it in a mastery manner, evinc-
ing genius and talent of the highest order.
The school has been paying at the rates
of Sl5 per month for the use of room.
This is more than it is able to pay, and I'M
less help can be had from other sources,
fears are entertained that the school will
have to be suspended, to the great distress
of the little ones who attend the same. The
number in attendance is about eighty-tive ;
number of teachers ten. The school has
been under the Superintendency of John
H. Baskette, who regrets exceedingly the
crisis upon the school. He has been labor |
ing to build it up for some months past, and
the examination and rehearsals speak for !
the successful manner in which the same |
has been conducted.
The appeal is made direct to the men, |
bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church |
South for aid and to keep the school up.
1t is suggested to those who desire to |
help in this matter, will confer at once with |
the Rev. Dr. Sawrie or the Superintendent, |
Jno. H. Baskette. The school can be carried |
on if these gentlemen can have the sum of |
Sl2O placed in their hands. The Lord |
loveth cheerful giver.
GERMAN LUTHERAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.
4 Large crowd assembled at the German |
Lutheran Church, in North Nashville, last |
Saturday night, to hear some music and |
singing, and the distribution of Christmas |
gifts to the Sabbath School scholars. |
Messrs. Tanner Jungeman and Miss |
Louisa Karsch deserve much credit for the |
valuable assistance they rendered in max
ing the affair grand and pleasing to all
those present.
Carriage Badly Smashed.
On Saturday afternoon an empty carriage |
with two horses attached, came tearing |
down Church street at fearful speed. The |
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