Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-07-21

exerted by the Sabbath school, and Illus
trations of how much good children can
do. He also related enc or two very
amusing stories. A Duet was then sung
in very fine style by two of the scholars,
Miss Nellie Kelly and Miss Kitty Lincoln.
DIR. Fletcher of Wallingford was next
called upon, whose remarks greatly in
terested all present. Following this was
beautiful piece of music sung by Jennie
Dolps and Jessie Cook, two of the smaller
scholars.
Rev. ]. P. Stone of the Congregational
church being present, was called upon and
offered some very excellent remarks. He
referred to the first Sabbath School or
gained in Vermont, in the town of
Greensboro, and the first Sabbath school
picnic. Mr. Stone related some very
pleasing anecdotes connected with that
school, and of Mr.. Asa L. washburn. its
originator.
After this address quartette was sung
by Mrs. d. B. Gilmore, Miss Louisa Gil
more, D. 81. Lane and J. Sawtell, which
all pronounced excellent.
The closing address was made by Rev.
S. w. Bidwell, who is one of the best
speakers we have heard for SEINE tine,
Mr.. Bidwen is powerful and an impress
sive speaker, and none thought of being
tired during the address. His remarks
were well adapted to the occasion, and the
many smiling and happy faces testified to
the fact All were deeply interested, and
many we heard express their regret that
Mr.. Bidwell could not be allowed another
half hour to talk. AS there were a<good
many speakers it was thought best to
have short addresses, from 10 to Is
minutes. There was a good array of
speaking talent, the best it has been our
pleasure to hear upon any similar occa-
sion.
| After the speeches were concluded a
procession was again formed and marched
to the table, well filed with large va
riety of edibles, where the inner man was
refreshed and most bounteous repast en-
joyed. At the conclusion of this, another
hour was passed by the children in sing
those present by playing several pieces.
1t was truly joyous occasion, and will
long be remembered. 1t was pronounced
to be one of the best pic-nics ever held
here, and will prove of great benefit to
the children, the various exercises, speak
ing, singing, ETC., being well calculated to
produce a lasting impression upon their
minds. There is no gathering in the
world more pleasant than one of this
kind The Sabbath school is an institu-
ton greatly to be priced. How many
eminent men can point to the Sabbath
school as the beginning of their careers,
and the place where those moral precepts
were taught, which guided them through
life, and how many can point TO the Sab
bath school as the means of their saliva
ton. The greatest men of our age owe
their eminence and usefulness to the Sab.
bath school How it should be priced
then by the youth. How beneficial are
its restraining influences.
1.-The Sabbath School, that blessed place,
Oh, would rather be
Within its wall child of grace,
i Than spend my hours in play"
Too much praise cannot be given to
Rev. A. w. Eastman for his efforts in be-
half of the Sabbath school here. A new
/ library has been purchased for the school
at the Corners, and concert is to be held
every month. jew.
Dandy, July 18th, 1870.