The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-30

there is no telling where it will end
His Sabbath School teacher is now, AM
Cor years has been, a minister of the COS
pei, and out of his class of seven boys
five are now in the ministry, the sixth i
at the head Of Sabbath School, while Tho
seventh departed, and is at rest. Thus
he said, the influence of that teacher i:
working in all these various avenues, an(
who can tell the result He appropri
ately referred to the MAJ bic lines laid i'll the
streets OF Venice, which, leading to com
mon centre, directed all who had lost theil
way to this well-known point; thus illus
trating the teachers influence and power
to direct youthful minds heavenward. He
closed with touching little incident, which
left good impression on the audience.
Rev. II. Mathews, pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church, read, and the school sung,
''Hast thou CLEANED we'll To-day9' declined
making the remarks he had intended, on
account Of the lateness of the hour, and
returned thanks for the use of the church.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. Mr.. Cros-
by, ':Home of the Soul' sung, and the
audience dismissed with the benediction.
And thus closed one of the most. interest
ing of the Schools anniversaries.
On Christmas morning, at 1O5 o'clock,
the NJ. E. Sabbath School hell children S
meeting in the audience room of their
church. There was very fair representa-
ton of the school present, and quite a
number Of visitors, notwithstanding the
inclemency of the weather and the fact
that twas Christmas. Several appropriate
hymns were sung, Scriptural lesson read
and illustrated on the blackboard by the
pastor, and then came the most interesting
part of the services.
W. j. Jones, Esq, then took the plat
form, and before closing revealed the real
object of the meeting. He referred to the
time when he was a little Sabbath School
scholar at the old church on High street,
contrasted the small building and its rude
accommodations with the present beautiful
edifice, its conveniences and various attrac-
tons. He spoke of the numerous changes
that had taken place within the time men-
toned, remarking that one thing about the
school remains unchanged, and that is, the
same Superintendent that had charge then
presides now. He then paid a high tribute
to the faithfulness and devotion of that
officer-Mr. VIM. Misunderstanding that for
the last thirty-fve years he had nobly Ia
bored in the interests of the great cause he
had so early espoused, never absenting him.
self from the school, except when it was
absolutely necessary. He said the school
appreciated his long and valued services,
and as token of regard they had pro-
cured for him an elegantly embossed chart
of Palestine, handsomely framed in solid
walnut.
When we state that the Superintendent
knew nothing of the object of the meeting
or intention of the school, his agreeable
surprise may be easily imagined. Over
powered with emotion, the venerable
gentleman rose, and in fitting terms ac-
knowledged the gift SO freely bestowed,
expressing his surprise and pleasure at re-
ceiving this evidence of esteem from the
school. Nor was the pleasure all on one
side, for the givers seemed to realize twas
'more blessed to give than to receive"
Rev. A. S. Vaughan then addressed the
audience in a few impressive, appropriate
words, and was followed by Rev. James
McIntire, in an address we'll suited to the
time, and full of love and tenderness
As tears Of joy bedimmed the eyes of the
recipient and speakers, they touched re-
sponsive chords in other hearts, and love
and gladness and good will beamed forth
in every countenance. Once more the
school joined in song the choir sang vol
untary, and the audience was dismissed, all
who participated feeling that it was indeed
happy Christmas.
The Sabbath School entertainment. at
Zion, was quite satisfactory and successful.
Rev. J. D. Rigg and lady contributed
largely to the success of the enterprise. A
dramatic piece was composed by the rev.
ernd gentleman, for the occasion, and rem
dered by several young ladies, who received
much praise for their performance. The
receipts amounted to upwards of $50.
Taking Down an Old Church.-The old
Union Church, near the residence of w. T..
Miller, Esq, is being removed, having been
| 1o1 hy ha nf
The old log church was erected nearly fifty
years ago, the pen of logs having been
raised on the Esd day of August, 1929.
Rev. John Smith was then on the circuit,
and drew up the subscription for building
the new church. He was small and &C
tive man and spoke tluently. He after
ward joined the Protestant Methodist
Church.
The log church was quito small, being
only about 25 by 20 feet, with a small gal
lery. The carpenters were Samuel and
James Cummings. 1t was the first Metho-
dist Church in the neighborhood, the meet
ings having previously been held in the
houses of the members, particularly in the
houses of William Tyson and John Will
hanson. The latter contributed very lib
orally to the new church, in furnishing
white oak logs for erection, which seem
nearly as sound to-day as when they were
first put up.
Of the men who were then in the neigh
borhood, there are now but three remain
ing there; Jesse H. Shippers, Stephen Ma
honey and Samuel Hanna.
About four years later meeting was
held in the woods adjoining the church, to
celebrate the Jubilee of American Inde-
pendence ; that was the fiftieth anniver-
sary, being the 4th of July, 1926. There
WAS sermon in the morning and one in
the afternoon, by the ministers then on
the circuit-John Goforth and Edward
Page. Richard 3. Thompson was there
and made prayer in the morning; he was
member of the Maryland Legislature