The Cecil Whig., 1875-08-28
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SABBATH SCHOOL CELEBRATION.

PLEASANT DALE, August 25th, 1879.
Mr.. EDITORIALS was previously an
nounced, the Sabbath School of Bethel NJ.
P. Church, under the superintendency of
Mr.. Henry Wildsmith, held their annual
celebration in the grove near the church,
about two miles south of Bay View, on
Saturday last, 21st instant, a brief account
of which we forward you for publication.
The school, together with great num-
ber of friends, assembled in the church,
about II o'clock, and the programme of
exercises for the occasion was then an
nounced. From here they marched to the
grove, singing that appropriate anthem,
Cali Hail the Power of Jesus Name" the
procession being headed by Revs. James
Thompson and Samuel Logan, who walked
arm-in-arm; they thus proceeded to the
table-forty eight feet long-on which was
spread the bounteous "social dinner" pro-
vided gratuitously by the many friends of
the school. When the children were all
seated around the table hymn of thanks
giving was sung. After the children we're
served, a cordial invitation was extended
to all the friends present to participate,
which Was cheerfully accepted, and the
table was filled twice more.
We were then summoned to the speakers
stand, which was tastefully decorated with
flags, banners, bouquets, wreathes, &C.,
thanks to the ladies', to listen to the
speaking and singing exercises by the chill
dren, consisting of selections, dialogues,
&C., which were very creditably rendered,
and proved very interesting and entertain
ing, notwithstanding the short time they
had to prepare for the occasion, and the
previous inclemency of the weather, which
rendered it impossible for them to meet
together to practice. Revs. Thompson and
Stern, of Cecil Circuit, Samuel Logan,
of Charlestown, and J. NJ. Yingling, for.
merly of Cecil Circuit, we're present and
assisted in the services.
The day was most propitious, not cloud
dimmed the brightness of cold SOL"
whose welcome rays were visible from his
appearance in the eastern horizon in the
early morn till he slowly sank behind the
western hills. This was, in fact, the first
and only really clear day we have had for
nearly one month, which cheered and
frightened our countenances and added
greater beauty to the things around us.
There being an entire absence of show or
glitter of the fashionable world, spirit of
true sociability appeared to reign supreme,
which made the occasion one of real pleas
ure and enjoyment. We were pleased to
see such an interest manifested in the enter
prise by those who were not connected with
the church, and who rendered all possible
assistance to make the affair a success.
The attendance was very large for country
church celebration, there being, we believe,
between three and four hundred present
The grove is splendidly adapted for the
purpose, affording fine shade, in which
seats were nicely arranged; every effort
was made to make things comfortable and
convenient for those attending.
Ice cream, confectionery, &C., were for
sale, the proceeds of which were contrib
uted to the use of the school.
The affair was complete success. We
doubt not that every one spent pleasant
and happy afternoon, and retired much
pleased with the occasion. This is as it
appeared to an OBSERVER.