The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-10-03
Sabbath School Celebration and Woods
Meeting.
LOWER BAY VIEW, Nd,
Santon,har goth 1874

September 30th, 1874.
MR.. EDIToR:-Knowing that the col
umns of The Wing are ever open for COM
municatons on good cause, we forward
you few remarks for publication, relating
to the Sabbath School Celebration and
Woods Meeting.
We heartily approve of such celebra-
lions, feeling that they serve to insure both
good attendance and lively interest in the
schools, as we'll as creating a lasting i'm
preston for good on the minds of the chill
dren. Surely this is noble cause.
We have reference in this case to the
Bank Mission NJ. P. Sabbath School, of
North East, Mr.. F. Armstrong, Superin-
tendent, and the Bethel NJ. P. School, Mr.
Davidson Drummond, Supt., which united
and held an old time Celebration, in Mr..
McDaniePs grove, short distance north
of North East, on Saturday last.
About 10 o. clock the Bethel School, wear
ing blue sashes with pink and white
rosettes attached, with banners hoisted and
flags flying, drove to the "Bank," and
met the Bank Mission School, who gave
them cordial welcome. They then form
ed procession and marched to the ground,
seating in front of the handsomely decorat
ed stand, singing an appropriate anthem.
They were then addressed by Mr.. VIM. X.
Wrig ht, of Elkton.
About 1 o'clock the children we're sum
moned to the "Union Dinner" prepared
by the friends of the schools, when about
one hundred and fifty gathered around the
table and were served; after which the
friends were kindly invited to partake,
which invitation was cheerfully accepted,
and we "did WE'LL"
Next followed the speaking exercises by
the children, Rev. VIM. T. DUNN, Supt
of the Circuit, delivering the opening adj
dress. The speaking consisted of selec
tons, dialogues, &C., which was very in
teresting and highly entertaining. We
particularly noticed two young ladies, one
of each school, whose names we would
gladly mention as taking the lead in the
speaking both in manner and address, but
perhaps it might be partial to do so; so we
refrain. They all deserve great credit for
their performance, having had but little
practice. Owing to time being limited, a
number of pieces were deferred until Mon
day Evening service was then announced
also services for the four following days,
and the exercises closed.
The day was indeed beautiful. The at
tendance was large, there being, perhaps,
four hundred persons present. We are
sorry to note the presence of a few young
men who had INDUCED rather too freely in
ardent spirits to "see themselves as others
see them," and who, of course, acted &C
cordingly.
According to announcement, services
were held on the ground at night, Rev.
John Gray officiating. At o'clock Sum-
day morning children's meeting was held;
at 10 preaching by Rev. Samuel Logan, of
Charlestown; also preaching at 8 p. NJ. by
Rev. John Ford, of North East, and at Z
o'clock preaching by Rev. VIM. Kyle, also
of North East On Monday morning the
speaking exercises by the children were
concluded. At 3 P. NJ. Rev. James Gray,
of Anne Arundel county, preached very
able sermon; also preached at o'clock P. NJ.
Tuesday being stormy, services were held
in the large tabernacle, which was erected
on the ground. We learn the meeting will
! continue until Sunday night next. j.