The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-12-04

The centre of the chapel was crowded Win
the pupils of the school, and the aisles were
filed with their friends and interested visitors
from other congregations.
The children having sung an appropriate
hymn with taste and expression, the Right
Rev. Bishop Lynch arose, and, after contrast
,nu the gloom without with the sunshine IN
the hearts of the children whom he saw
around him, dwelt briefly upon the urgent i'm
portance of sound religious training. At
the conclusion of the address, the superin-
tendent of the association, E. F. Sweegan,
ESQ. read his report as follows:
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT.
CHARLESTON, S. c., December 8. 1871.
TO the Rep. D. j. Qutgley Principal OF the came
drdl Sunday Schoot ASsoclatton: tu ,,rr.,,,ota q
you on this the second anniversary OF our organ l.
zation. Owing to the strenuous exernoos ol ol
yourself and the clergy ass Hciated WIN you ~
our parrish our Sunday school has done mucn
Oood, and / trust will continue to flourish until
every child within the confines Of the parish wiz
be enrolled in its membership. we need the as
sstance OF the parents OF tne SnIiar NV very ats
chism; and also to see that the lessons are proper
ly recIted at home. II these requirements ! are
attended TO, the great objects OF the assoclatlou
The AVERAGE attendance Of boys since our last
distribution has been one hundred and one; OF
girls one hundred and twelve THESE numoers
might be considerably increased; VIII que ,n "
teachers will be necessary. am sorry 70 repoLs
that the male members OF our congregauon nave nave
not as yet taken sufcient interest," IN Iae massSr
The presence at least Of some OF the older mem
bers at times would have very sslutary enect.
The girlsi department: has been conducted oy tne
good sisters Of Mercy, and although no sppIca.
~ thnn oil
ton has been made, think tne servlces " ",
additional lady teachers Woud assist tLe iaoofS VI
the Sisters very materially. ,,,,, =,
on the 9th day Of May last the annual picnic Oh
the Catechism classes was given st tue ScautIen'
Tended by the children OF nearly all the parishes
of the city. 1t passed OF very harmonlousV, snu
without any accident whatever. ~ anolass oSy
OF amusement and recreation Tor tne cMialen;
made them familiar with each. other, ana tne
presence OF the male orphans added very much TO
the endowment OF the occasion. 1t was truly 9
catholic demonstration, and would recommend
it's annual recurrence. A small amount was
sppropriased towards the debt Of the Parochial
Schooi-a very proper object, and one .Wnlcn
should be fostered, as at that school eoys re;
ceive Catholic education, 81 ana a. are H'ev aoml''ea
A nine-o,csock mass has been estaolisned st tne
chapel on Sundays the collections at which you
have generously donated TO the Sunday-Scnooi
fund, out Of which prizes cards lor IN sae GHSS
reap all the benefits from the same, it is noped
that they win make some oflering, no matter no"
small, at that mass. ...-. ..,
The matter Of compiling tne repoiss ison, ho Itio
have discharged their duty mpartlal!y. sIom
their reports the PRICES for highest number OF
points attained during the year Will oe aWaroeu.
other prizes will be awarded to such children ss
were most proficient on examination. THESE
awards WIN be made upon the reports made oy
the gentlemen who conducted the examination.
I would impress upon the children the Necessity
tion of the would entail forfeiture OF all points
obtained thereon. Owing 70 tns neGessasy sy-,n, au
sence OF most Of the boys OF the nrst class auIing
the summer In consequence OF the sickness, tnele
Master Mackin. without intending any dispar.
sgement 10 any OF his former classma.As, must
remark that he has won his laurels nooiy: Iae
second class Of boys are, as Wnoie, enut!so W
ssl1es ana ersdis 20 their seseEer e
vorable reports have been MADE OF al tne classes
in the girls' department, particularly tae ,1 nIst
cate examination and acquitted themselves mana.
somely, reneciing great credit indeed on tneir
teacher, Sister Agatha. ~,
regret being compelled 70 notlce snS ar "
ing catechIsm hours, and when asked II tney pc
long to the school, reply that they are gradu.
ates.n In my opinion yon, the pastor. snoaiu oe
ths chnrch and ofSer their services In imparting
their knowledge to those IN quest OF II. TDei' re-
naming outside the church doors mas very eVii
During the epidemic that visited our city the
pssr summer, q few OF eur little children were
called to pay the debt OF nature. we nave NO
record OF their names Ineis p,sSss @ ~l ~ amt TI oer
ing prayer night ami morning lor snen hs.'e
souls 4 49, 49,, W.
tnf fha
sistant superintendent, Jno. ]. O'NellL dls deatn
has caused void thatit viii indeed be dimcult 70
an The different associations 70 Wnicn ne was
attached have paid tting trioases V nns ssaG
In very few words more significant snan many
pages OF history e., ne was an anoctionate SOL,
pious Christian and an exemplary nnzsn. his ns
his associates. While regretticg the demise OF
our late assistant superintendent, our association
have cause for congratulation at hSving secoreo
the services OF Er. n w. ST. Amauo as nus sue
osesor. he Will be Of tncalculaole value to our
Rev. Sir, L cannot close this report before re.
returning the thanks Of the association 70 Proles
sor Muller, Mrs: Chase Misses cannon ana Suca
ful acknowledgements are due 70 the male ana Ie,
male teachers for their constant attention and
exertions In furtherance Of our Work, and 70 our
Mr. Frank HcGsry, fot the very handsome and
cdfrect Inanner ID which they have discharged
their respective duties.
NAV Almighty God spare Jon to direct our asso.
cation for many future years, and rest assured
that many fervent prayer from true and anxious
heats ascends to the Throne Of Divine Grace IN
your behalf for the blessings OF health and long
life. With sentiments Of great eat res2teScs' eSPtS
E. F. SwEeGAN, superintendent.
The president and pastor, the Rev. D.J.
ouigley now came forward and read the
names Of the pupils to whom premiums were
awarded. As the names were called, the
children advanced to the. communion rails and
received the prizes from the Bishop. Where,
as stated, there were two or more pupils Of
equal merit, the contestants drew lots for the
prize. The list of premiums is as follows:
LIST OF PREMIUMS.
Names of children entitled to prizes az hav-
ing the highest number of marks In their re-
spective classes, for the year ending Novem-
Der u, 1871:
First Class-rrst Diylsion-Mary McAanus,
First Ciass-Second Division-Ellen Mooney.
rst prize, 1850; Marie Schnen, frst prize, 1850;
Mary Foley, nrst prize, 1850.
second, Class-Pauline Burns, nrst prize, 1885;
Eliza McGorty, first pr,xe. 1885; Mary Cunning.
ham, nrst prize, 1885; Margaret Cunningham,
Thirc Olass-Laura Ferrall, first prize, 1850;
Ellen Oorbett second prize, 1900; Adel Aimar,
third prize, 1898. =. = = $50 W;
Fourth Ciass-Lizzle Fex, first prize, 1900; Della