Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-07-05

blessing the children, and Christ as the Good
Shepherd, and a green silk banner with the
motto, "God is love, }" and date ofOrgani zation-
April, 1910. This school had go pupils in line.
Union Bethel. l.. Thomas, slperintendent;
banner with portrait OF Bishop Allen, and the
words: "And Allen whispered to COker, the
land is good; let US 20 up and possess it." One
hundred and twenty-six pupils were in line.
Union Wesley-B. i. Grant, superintendent:
a banner with picture OF Bishop Clinton, and
date OF organiZation-1Si3; 100 pupils were in
line.
Galbraith chapel-Basil Chase, superinten-
dent; banner with picture Of Moses in the
bullrushes, and on the reverse date Of organi-
zation-1659; about 200 pupils in line.
Shiloh Baptist, James Ii. Payne, superintend-
emf: banner On which was portrait OF Rev. W.
y. Walker. and on reverse side the words SSH
,oh Baptist Sunday school, organized August
10, 1896" This school lad l2j pupils in line.
Third Baptist, corner of l. and 4th streets, j.
X. Pierre, superintendent; banner with portrait
of Air. Lincoln. with date of his first emancipa-
| ton proclamation, and the words Whatsoever
shall appear to be right that will do.' About
40 pupils were in line.
Third Baptist, OF Franklin street, Thomas IL.
Scott, superintendent. This school carried a
number of American flags. FOrty-two pupils
| Zion Baptist, John NJ. Shipper, superrntend-
ent. This school had rs pupils In line. 1t was
| organized in August, ie11 and carried banner
with a representation of Christ blessing the chill
dren, and the words "Suner little children" &c.
The following schools were not represented -
Ebenezer, 18th street Baptist, 18th street Pres
| II,
| First Baptist, John Wesley, Canal Mission, st.
| Paul's Mission, East W ashington Mission, and
Zion Baptist Many Of these schools are located
on the Island, at the Navy Yard, and other dis
| tsnt points Of the city, while q few have tempo
/ rarily withdrawn from the union.
1 AS soon as the line was formed the president
| elect Of the Union and the ex-preeident, with
/ the chief marshal and his aides, reviewed the
| line, and few minutes atser the procession,
/ headed by the National Brass Baud, took mp it,
| lire Of march, passing by the White House,
| along the Avenue to 18th street. thence to
street, along to 22d street and down 22d street
TO the Observatory grounds On the arrival OF
the procession ut the grounds the children united
| In singing. "Nearer, my God, to Thee" after
| which the Rev. Daniel Draper, pastor OF Union
Bethel, A. N. r. Church, invoked the throne
| OF Divine grace. This was followed BY the
| reading of the proceedings Of the preparatory
meeting and the annual report Of the secretary
| Addresses were then delivered by hossrs
| w. H. Costin, IT,, w. Perry Ryder and Rev. Mr.
Given. The Sunday Schools each marched to
| their respective churches, whore refreshments
were provided, and addresses and music fol-
| lowed. 81. .
At the last annual election of the Union, held
| June 10th, last, the following officers were
chosed President, Joseph Ambush; correspond
| ing secretary, VIM. g. Costin; recording secre-
tary, j. Mitchell; and treasurer, q. w. Walker
| On the Potomac.
The steamers Express and Alice made several
| trips to Marshall Hall, loaded with private par
ties i'm search of cool retreat to spend the day
/ The Washington and Alexandra ferry company
| ran their boats to Gly mont yesterday, and the
| steamer WaVAs<t made two trips there, with