The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-08-19
LINDSEY LETTER.
Sunday School Celebration.
L1NpsEY, O., AUGUST, l5th. lS7

LINDSEY, O., August, 10th, 1870.
As previously announced the Ildsay Sab
bath School held their celebration on the 9th
inst, in a grove one half mile north of our
village. The day proved an auspicious one
for the occasion. The weather was fair, and,
being some what cooler than it usually is at
this season of the year-the heated term of
grounds were pleasant and commodiously ar
ranged; but without any particular prepera-
tions. The attendance was large, and throug
out the entire day the best OF order was OBJ
served.
At half past ten o'clock the exercises were
opened with singing followed with prayer by
Rev. j. strome. By request Mr.. C. R. McCul-
loch of your city took charge of the singing,
Mr.. Fred Dorr who favored us with his pre-
sance, presided at the instrument. The servi-
ces Of these gentlemen were highly appreciated
which was made sufficiently evident by the
audience. The time was occupied with short
addresses by Rev. S. E. Rife, Rev. J. Plantz,
Mr., B. Lewis, c. r. McCulloch and Rev. D.
Stroman. At the close of each address the time
was enlivened in singing those beautiful songs
of Zion, so expressive of true devotion. The
substance of the speakers remarks had reference
! to the work Of the Sunday School cause in
general; and, also the work in this immediate
vicinity. Setting forth the its claims and the
interested in the cause should be active CO.
laborers in promoting its interest, and extend
ing its benefits to such who are deprived of its
privileges, that many, both children and
adults might yet be brought within its be-
nign influence Many important lessons were
practically illustrated by relating incidents of
every-day-life. 1t was made SO plain, and yet
50 direct that all could comprehend, and needs
no further comment.
At twelve o'clock the assembly dispersed to
rartake of refreshments while with pleasant
social converse the time passed agreeably, and
the keen appetites produced by the bracing
air and out door exercise were being satiated,
the many good things in the way of eatables
rapidly disappeared to the apparent satisfac-
ton of those aiding in their disposal.
Anumber of the orphan girls from the Flat
Rock Asylum were presant in charge Of Miss
Maggie Pfufer who is acting matron at the
| institute. The invitation was extended them
believing it would answer the purpose of an
agreeable past time and profit; since they are
50 constantly confined to their orphan home
and do not have many opportunities to absent
themselves in visiting. The children seemed
to enjoy themselves very much and considered
the occasion quite treat. They have had
considerable instruction and practice in sing
ing and do remarkably well with the oppertu-
nity they have had. They aided much in
singing. Their beautiful songs engaged the
interest and elected the appreciation of all
present. A contribution was solicited forsthe
benefit of these children, which resulted in
raising the sum of s23.94. A portion Of this
amount was expended under the direction Of
some of the brethren for shoes and wearing
apparel. Though these children are orphans,
! they are t1eH provided for, and may the great
Father bless them and be to them a father in
deed, and may his blessing be upon such as
lend their aid in the suppost of SO glorious an
Institution.
The day was indeed pleasant one to all, and
a season of refreshing. J. A. NJ.