Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

Brandon, Will preach at the church IL
Leicester on Sunday evening, Sept. 4th
at u o'clock.
DANBY.-The high school, taught by
Mr.. M. W. Dougan, commences its fall
term on Monday, September 9th, and con-
tinues through a term of twelve weeks
The present prospect indicates very full
attendance this term. Mr.. Dougan is 6
gentleman of ability, and of experience as
teacher, in which calling he is very sue
cessful, having taught here for several
years. But few teachers have been more
successful, and none enjoy a higher repu.
tation. Special attention will be given to
those preparing to teach in common
schools. Rare advantages are offered
those who wish to attend school of this
kind, as they will be under the instruc.
ton of a thorough teacher, not only in the
common English branches, but in all other
departments. Board can also be obtained
at very reasonable rates. s .. -
The concert of the Methodist Episcopal
Sabbath School at the Corners, for the
month of August, came off on Sabbath OF
last week, and the exercises were highly
edifying and pleasing. Some very inter
esting exercises have been introduced into
these concerts by the pastor, Rev. Mr..
Eastman. The Lords Prayer is repeated
in comcert by the teachers and scholars
each Sabbath, at the opening of the school.
The exercises at the concert consisted in
singing, speaking, quoting texts, map
drawing, etc. The school has lately pur-
chased new singing books, known as the
"Timbrel," recent publication, and con-
tanning some of the best selections for
Sabbath Schools we have ever seen. The
pieces entitled Beautiful land of rest,
beautiful river" Christ our pilot"
"Festal day." "Homeward bound" crest
for the weary" "Shall we gather at the
river" and some others, are sung by our
school with good effect, and some of which
were sung a t the concert. Another beau
tiful piece, entitled the "Invitation," was
sung by Misses Jennie and Ada Vail.
The 10Th Psalm, consisting of IA verses,
was learned and repeated by Miss Kate
Wallis class. The Beatitudes were also
repeated by George Tweedy. The most
interesting feature of the concert were
the exercises on the blackboard. A map
of Palestine was drawn on the board by
Mr.. Eastman, and all of the principal
cities, mountains, rivers, etc, Were repre-
sented. This map furnished good study
for all, in learning the location, distance,
etc, of the various natural objects and
cities of the Holy Land. To the student
of the Bible it is one of the most interest
esting portions of the earth, and to all it
furnishes many valuable and useful les
sons. Bethlehem, the place of our Savior's
nativity; Jerusalem, the capital of Pales-
tine; the river of Jordan, the sea of Cali
lee, the Dead Sea, the we'll of Samaria,
and many other interesting places, were
illustrated and graphically explained by
Mr.. Eastman. In short, all, both old and
young, were greatly edited and benefited
by the exercises. Our Sabbath School is
continually increasing in numbers, and a
greater interest is being manifested than
ever. The efforts of Mr.. Eastman in be-
half of the church and Sabbath School is
known and greatly appreciated. But few
There is no place in the world where more
good can be accomplished than in a Sab
bath School, and here, as well as else
-szhe~e, it - doines vass ~navunt Of good.
Perhaps in some cases its influence may
not be felt at once, but the precepts there
taught will make impressions which at
some future time may prove good. Or it
may be like the old Proverb, Cast your
bread upon the waters, and you shall find
it after many days" j. C. W.
PERsONAL.-We learn that the Hon
James M. Slade is prominent candidate
for representative from Middlebury.
Gov Slade is thoroughly qualified for the
position, being we'll known in the State
and Familiarity acquainted with the local
wants and interests of the different sec
lions of Vermont. Middlebury would
benefit herself and the State by the choice
of such man for her representative.
Vermont and SALISBURY AssOeia-
ton Sunday school Convention.
... WALLINGFORD, August 30.
The annual meeting of the above named
was held to-day, at 2 p. m, in
the Baptist church of this village.