Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-06-14
local NEWS.
THE SABBATH SCHOOL JUBILEE.


the Grand Chidren's Jubilee marching out Della
ware avenue towards the grovo. The interest,
| II possible, increased az the procession moved
and il was greeted by the waving Of flags. and
handkerchiefa. and the joyous countenances of
| the assembled thousands
The children OF the Soldiers Orphan Home
| were arranged in line at the corner OF Della
ware Avenue and Harrison street, and attestetl
| their Ioyfulness by their happy countsnancea
and waving of handkerchiefs, the latter being
warmly reoiprOcated by the passing thouaands
When the head OF tho procession reached the
Catholic Chapel on Riddles Road the children of
~. Marys Chnrch, who we're engaged in picnic,
Hooked to the side of the road and Witnessed
the procession. When nearing the residence of
ltev. James Riddle, it was at once very apparent
that that ''old SundaNschool veteran had made
the most elaborate preparations to welcome the
army OF school workers. All the way
from the entrance Of Riddles Lane, around and
up the hill, to the grove, flag after flag spanned
the road, while on the front of the beautiful
chapel on the hill, large transparency decor
ated with evergreens, was displayed. with the
following inscription that could easily be read by
the naked eye half mile distant There shall
be one fold, and one shepherd"
Connected with the chapel decorations was a
beautiful evergreen arch, erected over the road
at the entrance to the woods, with the following
inscription over head "The Lord reigneth, let
the earth rejoice"
Mr.. Riddle who reviewed the procession from
the lawn in front Of his mansion received the
happy recognition Of his thousands of friends,
who were passing.
On arriving at the foot Of Riddles hill the In
FAINT Schools were dismounted from their con-
veyances and formed in the main line. Each
school upon arriving at the ground was conduc-
ted the headquarters assigned It, which were
designated by handsome marker with the
name Of the school plainly printed upon it.
After the arrival upon the ground the time was
spent IN social picnic style, which resulted in a
general commingling of the different denomina-
tions, all exchanging badges and completely for
getting denominational differences
At half-past one O'clock the bell was ring
when the space around the stand was soon filled
with those who were to participate in the Grand
Choruses, which were to be sung, and listen to
the speaker for the occasion.
Professor Ritchie, with splendid Orchestra
led IN the musical performances, under the
direction OF Professor James N. Olemmer the
leader Of the chorsteIs.
u. I. Taylor, Esq, who was selected to pre-
side, called the audience to order at 2. 30 p. M,
when the following programme of exercises was
strictly adhered to.
Singing-"All hail the power OF Jesus name"
Prayer-Rsv. ]. p Oonkey, Pastor Of Central
Presbyterian church.
Singing-"Let the Master in"
Introductory remarks-E. t. Taylor chairman
singing-Joy, joy, joy to-day, etc.
Address-By Ex-Governor James Pollock, of
Pennsylvania.
Singing -"Toiling ON"
Address-Rey. p. s. Henson, d. D., of Phila-
delphia.
Singipg-"Yes, brighter morn is breaking.
The bright forevermore
The whole audience then Joined in singing the
doxology, after which the benedcton was pro-
no1nced by Rev. James Waters, pastor of Sec
ond Baptist Church.
The addresses Of ex-G Gov. Pollock. and Rev. p.
s. Henson, were listened to with the deepest
attention, the former giving the Sunday School
the credit OF moulding his character and making
him what he was He eloquently illustrated the
general differences between those who are trained
IN our Sunday Schools, and those who have no
religious training, whateYer.
Rev. MIR. Henson viewed the Sabbath School
in its general relation to the church, and consiI-
cred it one of the chief instrumentalities n the
spread Of christianity.
INCIDENTS AND DETAILS
The water arrangements for the great Jubilee,
yesterday, were admirably conducted. Two
large hogsheads were kept constantly filed, and
number Of persons were kept busy in dipping
1t out in buckets and cups. II it no more than
right to say the immense multitude YESTERDAY
assembled owe debt Of gratitude to the Fame
Hose and Washington Steam Fire Engine Com.
pany, whose gallant members appropriated their
apparatus. engineers and firemen without charge
Both engines were required to force the water
up the hill.
The number present was estimated at from
10000 to To- 900 people, but the general prevail
Ing opinion placed it at 10, OO0
Amongst the Sunday Schools turning out over
800 in number may be mentioned the following,
in order
Union 453 St. Paul's 935 West Presbyterian |
$50 Delaware Avenue Baptist 324 Grace, not
including Madeley and Epworth, 912 Riddles |
Chapel, had about 800, including the Sunday |
School Association several other schools turn |
ed out from $50 to 800 in number.
Notwithstanding the large preparations made |
to accommodate the people in ice cream the |
supply gave out by o'clock in the afternoon, |
and the caterer was compelled to come to town |
and lay in fresh but limited supply.
The good and perfect order on the occasion was |
admitted and admired by everybody, and although |
there may have been more only one or two cases |
OF intoxication were noticeable on the ground. |
A. large number Of special police had been pro- |
yided for, but the precaution was unnecessary |
there being no use for them nevertheless the /
thanks Of the people are none the less due to /
those regular and special conservators who we're /
always at the post Of duty, prepared to check any
disorderly demonstrations
1t is also remarkable that amongst go MANY /
.' little ones no serious accident occurred One /
little boy belonging to the Union school fell and /
cut his forehead on rock another belonging
to the Grace school fell over a ledge of rocks /
and was considerably, but not seriously bruised.
Two or three blocks of seats not having been
made secure went over fiat in the rocks and /
ntcting some injury to Job H. Jackson's foot.