National Republican., 1873-12-29
SABBATH SCHOOLS.

QUARTERLY MEETING YESTERDAY.
The SABBATH school isthe garden spot OF the
Church, and tho fruits Of the last three months,
az reviewed by the quarterly meeting yesterday
afternoon, NJ Lincoln 'hnll, gave eminent proof
that tho work Of moral cultivation had been Of q
thorough and etioient nature, and Of marked
bcnen nclal results. The exercises were commenced
by singing "Saie in tho arms Of Jesus" Prayer
was then offered by Mr., Bryant, At the close Of
which the entire audience repeated the Lords
Prayer IN concert, which was followed by The
the scholars and teachers respecting the lessons
OF the past quarter. Answcrs were given In .
that that lie s6ie saDs as Ssrs
and sailors' orphsns- numbering about one hun.
drcd, sang Mover be afraid TO work for Jcsusr In
remarks from The fev Mr.. Hubbard, who directed
his words exclusively to the children. Mr.. Rums-
dell followed with some pleasing words upon the
how il is applied 70 tho Christian iaIth.
several nvs.niinuto speeches were made, IN
10 Inc teacher or scholar a hne Bible who would
best learn the names Of the different books OF tho
Old and New Testamentsa and th'1r authors. Mr.
Hall urged them to take the gentleman up NJ
his promise. The meeting then closed by singing
II do believe, ! now believe followed BY the
beneileticn By Rev. Mr.. Hubbard.
CALVARY BAPTIST.
Tho calvary Baptist Sunday school Christmas
festival drew large audience on Friday night al
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full force, and seemed 10 enter heartily Into tho
spirit OF the occasion. Professor Hayden made
the great osgsn give forth NO uncertain or In
harmoniops sounds az tee school IN body entered
SSsT @ ,as anS s' assy
The songs BY the Sunday school Glars, led ey
NJ. AYR, ny: s,,sEI.y, IA R5,ssdsns a. G .ht
Tho % report Of the sserstaIy, Jsmes DsMaitos
presentsd an encouraging vtsw ofthe school. The
remarks o. the suPerintsndent we're few and
pointed. Tho recitation Of the WINE King, by
u. Clay Preass, called forth prolonged sppiauss
which could only bc reprezsed By the determined
snSs srssss 81 the evening" sas 10 Professor uSii q
scotland, whom the superfntendent introducedaf
distinguished minister, poet, and orator, HIS
close attention Of the large eongrsg alton iol
tthv~s4usrtsrs of IN hour.
The supsrintenssat z tss e'9se , q this addrss
yitsd to visit the lec,ureroem, where refresh
Master ]. Mclean Lipsieomb. q lad Of only four
teen years nstonished and delighted all prescn
! by his most sdmirabis recitation Of Q humoroa
PM TSIs was 90 Wei done nat another and anothe
piece vero recitsd, all oIhlbiting the wonderful
T Rsfrsshmenss % for oil and presents for the iarv
infant class Appropriately concluded the delight
i iui entertainment.
SOUTH wAsRIEeToH SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.
} The Union met yesterday afternoon at Rylan
, chapel. A large attendance Of the schools repr
, ssnted In the organization were present. Their
I were also present the pastors Of the warrior
ehurehes-Rss. Mr.. Meador. Rev. Mr.. Bttinpe
I Rev. Mr. Shannon, and the Rev; J. w. Chicke
: m,lkni.,s,s named IbIs Union meats eyerv mon,
! In one Of the churches Of south Washington, m
, 10 one Of tho most hourlshinE Sunday rchool Q
\ gAnitations In the District. Tho singing Of Il
4 different schools separately 10 q feature 0f gre
interest, and 10 not only devotional, but 10 high
4 use full, a. under the competition great exeeilen
Y Ia attained.