The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
Sunday School unioa.-A cores.

Sunday School Uaioa,-A CORES
pendent writes;
The Sabbath Schools Of the Manchester Cir
cult, United Brethren Ia Christ, held their
Union on Saturday, the 2lst instant, near
Lawson's School House. The day was very
pleasant, the sun shone brightly, and early in
the morning the people began 10 come from all
directions. About o'clock the ''Cedar Grove
School made It's appearance, carrying large
banner, having on one side "cedar Grove U.
b. Sabbath chool, organized May, ISL" On
the other side; "Je US Is my Shepherd" This
school numbered - scholars, teachers aud
officers, II. g. Crockett, Superintendent.
Next came "IloshePs Sehool," II. G.. Crockett,
also Superintendent of this school. This
school had two bannersi the one was a silk
banner having the likeness of George Wash
ington woven In it, also the Declaration Of
Independence This was rather a curiosity,
having been made many years ago, at cost
of $3.50, aud we understand was TO have been
presented to the Government, but the person
having II died, and IL was never presented.
The other banner had on one side the name Of
the same, and on the other. "Feed my Lambs"
Ii numbers IS scholars, IL teachers and oiii-
GERS. This school has only been organized a
few months. Next came the Quilted Sabbath
School," Joshua Sheatfer, Superintendent
This school made a very fine display, having
ten large wagons, all trimmed with evergreens
and flowers, each drawn by four hne horses,
and number Of smaller conveyanees with
them; they had ine silk banner, with the
words; "Suaer Little Children to Come Unto
Me-" This school numbered u scholars, 10
teachers and 10 officers. Next came "Pine
Grove School," A, :. Cooper, Superintendent.
This school also brought quite a pro session
with them, aud they bad large silk banner,
having on the words: $50 Work 10 Ny Vim
yard" Just above these words was q splendid
painting OF our Savior. Each member Of this
school wore silk badge, bearing the words:
"Pine Grove 5. s." Numbered So scholars,
Is teachers and officers. The next was pro-
cessiOn about mile long, eonsi ting Of three
schools. First, tho Manchester SCHOOL,"
the scholars and teachers were all IN one large
wagon. This wagon was also splendidly deco
rated with evergreens and flowers, aud was
drawn by sir splendid grey horses. On their
banner was the words: "Gather the Children"
aud its Supe rintendant is Amos Williams, aud
numbers co scholars, ]? teachers and officers.
Next in the procession was "Grcen Mount
School" II. II. Keller, Superintendent Their
wagon trimmed with eyergreens was drawn by
four fine greys. Their silk banner had the
words; "Feed Ny Lambs." This school mum
bers IS scholars, . teachers and officers
Next in this procession was "Mt. Zion School"
They had long procession, II. W. SteIey,
Superintendent. This school we're disappointed
anu utu hht XVI AutlT DAuntft u numbers d
scholars, teachers and officers. Alter these
all marched In then came the "Acsdetny
School" j. W. Lawson, Superintendent. 0n
their banner were the words: "Sufier Little
Children to Come Unto Me-" IL numbered a
scholars, o teachers aud officers
The schools then all formed into procession,
and marched out a short distance from the
grounds and back. BY this time the Dansville
Brass Band had arrived, and marched in front
of the procession. Five or six hundred were
in the procession. 1t was said by all persons
to be the finest display of sabbath School
scholars ever held In these parts. The schools
were then marched back to their seats, and
were called to order by Rev J. X. Hatehi-
son, preacher In charge OF the circuit, and
piece was sang BY the Manchester scholars,
entitled the "Missionary's Farewell" Then
prayer ives offered by Rev. W. 0. Smith, ju.
nior preacher on the circuit, after which tho
band played, aud the schouls were dismissed
Tor dinner. About hAlf-past one o'clock they
were again called together, and the Omitted
School, sang piece entitled watch, Tor the
Time Is Short" Rev. W. o. Smith then adj
dressed the schools In an able manner, after
" hich the scho, u all united In singing Crock of
Ages Glen for Me-" Green Mount School"
next sang "Who will be the Next" A report
Of the schools was hext called for, after which
Rev. j. X. Hutchison stated that there were
reported BY the schools present-l9s scholars,
% teachers and 80 officers; absent-l50 schol-
ars, 10 teachers and 0 officers; total on the
circuit-6ts scholars, lis teachers and Is OH.
GERS; grand total OF Sunday school workers
Of 500 on the circuit lie also stated that two
and a-half years ago when he took charge OF
the circuit there were bat ten schools 90 the
circuit, numbering $50 scholars. The increase
in this short period has been over 500 scholars.
Atter this encouraging statement was made
the congregation all raised and united Ia sing
ing the doxology, Praise God from Whom
all blessings Flow" Miss Artie I. Weaver,
Of Manchester, performed on the organ during
the singing, aud her singing and playing was
delightful. All united In singing "we'll all
Gather Home In the Morning. aud received
the Beuedietion, and started for their homes,
feeling much encouraged. IL was a grand
success, and several thousand people were
present to witness il.