The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1875-09-16
Letter From Washington Township.

To the Editor of the Standard:
The Sabbath School Celebration held
in Starts Grove. this township, Septem-
Der 9, was very pleasant affair, anda de-
cided success in every particular.
The attendance was estimated at from
ten to fifteen hundred
The assembly was called to order by
appointing Rev. VIM. Wallace President,
and G. W. Harbarger Secretary, and the
exercises opened by singing by the con-
gregation, and prayer by Rev. Wallace,
after which, the Evergreen and Trinity
Sabbath Schools, unitedly sang the
Scholars Greeting Song" with credit to
themselves, and the commendation of
the audience.
Rev. VIM. Wallace, one of the pioneer
sabbath school men of the county, deliv
cred an interesting address, briefly reca-
pitulating the history of the cause. and
counseling renewed vigor and zeal in the
prosecution of the work-its further
progress and perpetuation, The Long
Branch sabbath school sang Always
Cheerful" in cheerful, happy manner,
followed by the Rev. Wilson Case, anoth-
er pioneer, in lucid, concise speech
Next, the Finly sabbath school, "with
the spirit and the understanding, sang
a hymn entitled. Singing Around the
Throne followed by our promising
young friend, Robert U. Wilson, in an
an apt. clear cut, well-prepared speech.
The Washington sabbath school, led
by J. j. Whitlach, sang Revive Thy
Work, o LORD" in manner deserving
the applaudit, well done"
Your humble subscriber declining to
speak, the Rev. Cassiday delivered an
able address, which was listened to with
rapt attention, and cannot fail to be pro
ducive of good.
Dinner being next on the programme
the abundance of the solid necessaries
and even daiaties apdaialzaries of life
displayed, was such as to convince us
that starvation, to say the least, is but g
re.Aote probability. The good things
having been dispensed with generous
hospitality to saint and sinner alike, and
the stranger within the camp, without
regard to color, or previous condition
we were called to order promptly at
O clock and the exercises of the after
noon commenced with singing, "The
Beautiful Shore" by the Central Union
sabbath school. followed with brief ad
dress from B. NJ. Clayton, of Hamden.
While on the stand Mr.. Clayton sang a
very beautiful and soul stirring hymn
entitled Hold the Fort"
The Pleasant Valley sabbath school
acquitted itself creditably in hymn en-.
titled "Over There" followed with a
short address from our talented young
neighbor, Adam Scott. After singing by
the Washington sabbath school, Mr.. A.
w. Long, of jackson, was called to the
stand, and delivered one of his charac-
teristic speeches, full of truths, and
bristling with points, with telling effect.
The Evergreen and Trinity sabbath
schools sang, Good Night; Wen Meet
in the Morning" and the exercises of
the day were closed with singing the
doxology, and the benediction pro-
nounced by Rev. Case.
Thus closed one of the most pleasant
reunions it has been our fortune to at
tend for years past. The Committee of
Arrangements deserve great praise for
the ample provision made in the way of
a suitable stand, seats, ETC., and the Sc
lection of such pleasant grounds.
O. w HARRAPGEP