Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18
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49, y = COMMUNICATED.
/. Having been present and enjoyed the very
interesting entertainment on Sabbath after
noon, at the First Baptist Church, given by the
Sunday School Missionary Society connected
with that church, would like to notice it in
the Gazette. think [ can safely say that the
large audience present went away not only
pleased but dellghted-sor7y that the closing
OF such scene came so soon. 1t being the
quarterly meeting Of the Alexandria Baptist
Sunday School Missionary Society,"" the occa
sion was made doubly interesting and instruc
tive BY addresses from the Rev. DR.. S. IL.
Mirick, of Washington, d. G., Mr.. w. B.
Price, the second President elect of the society,
and by the pastor c. Fl. Ryland, whose duty it
was to present the banners to the several class
es. DR.. Mirick in his speech was so charm
ing that the time allotted him must nave been
full hedged as it seemed to take its flight so
suddenly. lie impressed the audience with
the necessity, the great necessity, of sending
Bibles and missionaries too, to the Heathen-
70 the blindiy ignorant men and women OF
China whose religion is based upon superstl,
ton, causing them to commit eXtravagant
crueties for which they expect to be rewarded,
whose women know nothing Of society save
their own household, and dare not learn to read.
The speech of MIR. Price was interesting to the
audience, giving an insight OF the management
and object Of the organizations and alter Thank
ing the society for the honor conferred UPON
him, be spoke OF its success and increasing
prosperity, closing his remarks by urging u
hearty support OF SO glorious . cause.
The pastor in presenting the banners IL the
standard bearers, who represented each class,
was very happy and appropriate in his remarks.
This ceremony was particularly agreeable. 1he
banucrs-20 in number OF various de-
vices, Star, Maltese Cross, Heart and DIa.
mond. There we're five oil each pattern, tho
uniformity of which was pleasing to the eye.
Each banner bore name and motto. SeTCra!
were named in honor and memory OF former
pastors Of the Church, :. Nj. Shu;c. &. T..
Biting, j.. }. Willis and one lOr the present
pastor. Among other uame5 selected we're
Judson, Hartwel Dew Drops, Little Cleaners,
givcr, keep not back, ''lhn love OF Cod
cons,rainrth US, ;" 600 yc into lie word and
preach tho eospel,' &C., Nc, were Snch OF The
notices as can now remember. thong ali
we're beautiful and appropriate. These ban
ners bore a uniformity not oniy in shape but III
color, they being white ard blue anl the letters
gilt fixed upon u staff about ! feet N langth
ln short they were handsomely gottrn up, ard
the committee, especially Mr. Theodore Sp1i
den, deserves the thanks Of the society fer the
chastity, taste and skill displayed in their exc
cution. The exercises OF the evening We're III
terspersed with til" most delightful spHii2
by the children, accompanied by the mel0dcon,
at which Miss sitviI:. Mn-hharh presided with
grace.
Upon the Whole ", hav. n,.vur enjoyed 4
more interesting Dc2ca,lou u the KIND. Such
meetings excite the monetary nerve ~ we'll as
"touch cur souls with Joys divine. May
have the pleasure of being present i. their next
quarterly meeting. i,iuah cool must ia 49,
colnpli4hrd by this praisc worthy society,"
SPECTATOR.