Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-07-21
CANDoR.
Sabbath school Celebration at
Dandy.

The Sabbath School picnic which has
been in contemplation for several weeks
came off on the 18th inst, agreeable to
arrangements. At a meeting held some
time previous, Rev. A. W. Eastman was
appointed President of the day, William
Otis and A. S. Baker vice-Presidents, III.
Fl. Cook, Secretary, G. FL. Congdon and J.
.. Williams, Marshals. Although gen.
eral invitation was extended to other
schools, but two were fully represented,
the one at the Corners, and the Methodist
Episcopal School at the Borough, and
although busy season of the year for
such an occasion, there was large num-
Der, both parents and children present,
and the occasion proved joyous one, and
a complete success. The day was fine,
nature lending her rays to beautify and
brighten the event. The procession was
formed at the church, and headed by the
Dandy Cornet Band, marched to the
grove belonging to 4. s. Baker Banners
of various devices were carried at the head
of the different classes.
Here the exercises commenced with a!
few opening remarks by the President,
Rev. Mr.. Eastman. Several eminent
speakers from abroad were present, among
whom was the Rev. Oren Gregg of Paw
let, Rev. DR.. Fletcher of Wallingford, and
the Rev. S. W. Bidwen of Pittsford
After the opening remarks, beautiful
and appropriate prayer was offered by the
Rev. Mr.. Fletcher. Excellent music was
then listened to from the band.
The first speaker introduced was the
Rev. Mr.. Gregg, who addressed the chill
dren for some Is minutes in very pleas
ing and appropriate manner. "He loved
the Sabbath school and such gatherings as
this. There was a tendency in this age
of the world to forsake God and virtue,
and Sabbath schools promote morality and
religion. The Sabbath School leads us to
study the Bible, whose precepts are excel
lent, and those who study it will be led
in paths of virtue and uprightnes. We
derive pleasure from it and enjoy God in
this world, and be well fitted for the next.
Then what vast importance should be
attached to the Sabbath School"
We next listened to some beautiful
singing by the Borough School, in which
the entire school Joined. We will not for
get to mention, also, the excellent instru-
mental music by Miss Nellie Kelley.
Next came an address by Clearance Cook.
one of the Sabbath school scholars, and
somewhat embarrassed the effort !
Is worthy of remark. A piece of music I
entitled the wood Birds Song" followed I
next in order, by Mrs. L. s. Waldo and c
Miss Ella Lincoln, being splendid piece,
md beautifully executed.
Mr.. G. III. Congdon, who by the way d
always interests himself in such occasions s
ls this, was next called upon, and ad- l
lressed the scholars as usual, in very fit v
ng remarks. Mr.. Congdon is a good
peaker and his remarks furnished some T
beautiful lessons for the children, which I
Interested the old as well as the Young. n
Ieveral interesting anecdotes were re. o.
ated, some of which, had we time and \
pace, would like to give q
Mr.. Oddie of Brooklyn, N. Y, was then a
Introduced, who offered a few words of a,
reeting only, as he was present merely
y accident. His remarks were well p
dapted, and spoke of the good influence q