Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-11-20
iREPogTED BY JOHN P. HAAs.1

! REPORT of the Tenth Annual Anniversary Exer
/ cises of the Sunday School of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Sunbury, Pa, held iG thcil
Church, Friday Evening, Nov. 18th, 1874.
The large Sunday School having been arranged
in their proper places in the audience room OF
the Church, the front door opened, and very
soon the large room filled to Overfowing.
The exercises commenced ut O'Clock, p. m..and
proceeded in the following manner:
Prayer by the Pastor, Rev. q. w. TIempegly.
Singing by the school at is Good to be Here
Singing by the Infant School: owe Can Tell''
Teacher-Mrs. p. NJ. Shindle Superintendent,
James Beard. Contribution Sl4 90.
st. Matthew's Glass Teacher, w. S. Rhoads.
This class was represented in speech by Wal
ton f. Rhoads. 1t was neat, appropriate and
! well received. Contribution $40 90.
Lincoln Class; Teacher Vim. Rohrbach. De-
Sign: "The Wreck Of ST. Paul MottO-Acts
2S, Is.
This was a beautiful representation of Paul
| after the wreck on the sea. Standing on the
| shore, conversing with the heathen, while kind
! ling the fire viper fastens on his arm. He
! thrust it from him suffering no harm, thereby
convincing the natives (whO supposed the judy
Reut of their Gods had come upon him as a cri-
minaD that he was an innocent man, and they,
seeing no harm befall him from the bite of the
| viper, exclaimed; "One OF the Gods have Come
/ Down to U.s. Contribution, SIS 30.
Faithful Class Teacher, Daniel Knouse. Con-
| tribution, So 25.
Zion's Glass Mrs. a. Tweed, Teacher: CIVIL
Tree Motto, 'Every Tree that Bringeth forth
not Good Fruit is hewn down and cast into the
fire" This was an evergreen tree with the
words ''Selfshness" high in its branches, repre-
sentng depravty, aud the fruits of ii by indulg-
| ing propensties, and practising that which is
averse to the will of God and to the injury of our
neghbor. The figure of man standing in front
of the tree, with an axe in his hand, about TO cut
it down, was plainly seen. Contribution 3 -.
Reformation Glass; Teacher, w. L. Moore
Contribution 50 25.
Hemperly Glass Teacher; Geo. W. Geringcr.
Contribution Sl3 90.
Singing by the school, SUNDAY School War
Cry"
Little Flower Gatherers Class; Teacher. Mrs
David Hertz Contribution 81 80.
James May Class Teacher, Jacob Bartholo.
new: Contribution 81 so.
The Bright Glass Teacher Mrs. Mary Mel
inger. Contribution 50 80.
Miriam Class Teacher. Mrs. Peter Bright
Contribution So 40.
Singing by the School: "Hapfy Songs"
Darling Class Teacher, Mrs. Isaac Beck. !
Contribution SO 20.
Rev. J. P. shindel Class; Teacher. Newton
Shindle. Contribution 81 So.
Young America Class; Teacher. Daniel |
BOughn"T. Contribution 30 cents. This is a |
class organized but recently
MelanchtOn Glass; Teacher. Mr.. Grouse. Con |
trbution 81 o.. This class organized but re |
Gently.
Lady Washington Glass Teacher, Solomon |
Weaver. Contribution SO 20.
Purity Class; Teacher, II. X. Goodrch. Con- |
tribution SlJ 90.
Bible Class; Rev. J. J. Reimensnyder, Tea
cher. Contribution not reported.
Luther Class Teacher, Jacob Wiivcrt. De
sign, "Christanna on her pilgrimage" Motto,
Prov. 3O-S.
Representing man in bed, dreaming IN his
dreams he sees another bent over him with care
using 4 muck rake gathering .he riches of the
world. An angel standing on an eminence Of
fering the wording a crown OF glory in ey-
change for his rake The whole representing
the folly of giving the whole heart and life TO the
world and self qualification, and refuse the high
er pleasures, and heavenly possessions. Contr-
button 81 90.
Singing by the School con for the Prize
St. Johns Class Teacher, James Lyon. Con-
tribution s. 90.
Brave Boys Class; Teacher, Nathan Viii
liams. Contribution 81 CO.
This Is entirely new class, most IF the scIO /
lars coming from the infant department.
Rosebud Class; Teacher, Mrs. Il. VI. Fahnc-
stock.
This class was represented 1. q beautiful Ia
bleauX: ''Wc are Marching TO the Heavenly
Lana All OF lItlD III IN attitude ready TO
move, and with eyes fixed upon the cross. Sing
ing by the class: I'VE are little Travellers" Com
tribution 81 90.
DewdTop Class; Teacher, Mrs Benz. Heckert.
Evening Prayer
Representing two little girls knecling beside
bed all ready for retiring. After the curtain fell
and closed the scene, in another moment il was
raised, and they lay sin their little bed" appa.
rently in angelic dreams. Before the curtain
was raised, little Emma ana Charley Heckert
sang, 81 am praying for You, > &c. carrying both
parts. This tableaux had 4 melting effect on all
intelligent and impressibe hearts. Contribution
IS %.
Golden Link Class Teacher, Mrs. Susan GO
bin. Design the class representing the four
seasons. They all dressed in white with
rcgaia, representing by their cOlOrs, Winter,
Spring, Summer and Autumn, each also bearing
4 bouquet with cO!ors Of flowers and leaves,
adapted to the seasons. These were all placed
on wooden cross, forming cross of flowers
and leaves; singing at the same time they
stood before the audience, the beautiful verses
Il would not die in Summer" &c.
Immediately after this they appeared on the
stage and represented a tabaux: The sad scene
Of Missionary farewell. Our Young friend
VIM. Druckemiller, hat In hand, standing with
sad countcnance, turned toward the many weep
ing friends, old and young, in the act of saying
for the last time Farewell ; while the school
sang, eyes, my native land love thee" We
imagine we could see the parting scene OF our
own missionaries who recently bid their native
land farewell for India and Africa. Contribu-
ton, $4 90.
Cross Bearing Class Teacher, Mrs. 5. Wea-
yer. Tablaux ''No Cross, No Crown" The
class standing around a large cross with a gilt
crown elevated above the cross, they pointed
with right hand TO the crown, while their eyes
were fixed on the cross. Contribution, 81 90.
Star Class; Teacher, Jennie Wciscr. The
ssv.n1,-
Cheerful Then ascending the stage, appeared
in tnblauX, ''Clinging TO the Rock" Contri-
button, - 90. 4
Singing by the School, Zion, thy King, Be
hold,''
Pearl Gathers Glass; Teacher Emma Hem
pcTlcy. The class of ten young ladies appeared
with lighted lamps in their hands and rendered
very impressiyely in song the words, THY word
is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my
PATH &c. One young lady holding an open
bible in her hands. Three of this class immedi-
ately appeared on the stage, and in tabiauX rep
resented the grand symbols of christian faith,
viz: Truth" "IIope,o Love" Truth held
the bible, Hope an anchor, and Love spread her
wings Of protection. Contribution. So -.
Catharine Van Bora Class; Teacher, Mrs j.
f. Smck. TableauE the Oldest member Of the
Church, (over SO,) one of the founders of the
first Sunday school in Sunbury, sat leauin" on
his cane, while 4 little grand daughter held
cup Of water toward him at the same time the
angel of love with wings outspread, stood be-
hind the little child, extending its arms indca-
tive Of protection and blessing to the little child
the whole illustrative of "He that giyeth cup
Of cold water in the name of a decpe, shall not
lose Il deciple's reward"
The scene deeply solemn and impressive,
and all who did not close their hearts hv preju-
dice, and thus resist the effect, not only de-
lighted, but moved, many even to tears. These
were real representations aud illustrations Of
Bible teachings. Contribution 90.
Lady Huntington Class Teacher, J. H. En-
gle. Design, "Thc Spiritual Telegraph.
This was quite a structure, with posts and
wires starting on earth in a low place the de-
sign, with three steps marked, ''Faith, Hope and
Prayer" An image standing on the steps pre-
5ents his telegram or request, which passes on
the wire to the highest point the design, where
stood n crowned angel receiving the request, il
Illustrating the passage of Scripture, "Whie thou
art yet speaking ] will hear. The Lord hears
and understands our prayers" Contribution
$50 50.
Singing by the School.