The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-06-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL CENTENNIAL.
Exposition Hall FILLED with Youth
and Beauty Interesting Exer-
cises of the eSunday-schOOlS SchOl-

ar8s
The grand old Exposition Hall, which
has been the scene Of so many impor-
tant events, and which on next Wednes-
day Is destined to be the theater of one
OF the most exciting political contests of
the century, presented spectacle this
morning which has never been eXcelled
in this country.
The building was draped In gay colors;
the children completely filled the ele-
waited seats in the rear OF the platform;
a wreath of bouquets ornamentcd the
front OF the stage; the auditorium was
filled with the parents and friends Of
the participants, making altOge her
scene and an occasion long to be rem en-
bered by those who had the good fortune
to attend.
BY 10 O'Clock all was in readiness for
the exercises, which were gone through
with in accordance with published pro-
gramme. The gaily-dressed little girls
had taken their places on the raised
seats in the rear. having from the front
of the hall an appearance of bank of
flowers. The orchestra took their seats,
and when quiet had been restored by the
tap of the bell by Abner l.. Frazer, Esq,
the ceremonies were opened BY an over
ture from the opera OF "ZImpa" by the
Cincinnati Orchestra.
After a prayer by Rev. DR.. Muller, a
hymn was sung, s'My Country, 'tis of
Tnee," in whicn the whole audience
joined, making the echo ring with sweet
sounds.
Rev. Mr.. Dudley, of Lane Seminary,
then read portion of Scripture from
the 18th Psalm, beginning with"Giye ear,
Ol My People"
I Ern in,
Next hymn was sung, "Come to tho
Savior" Rev. p. B. Morgan. rector Of
st. Johns Episcopal Church, led in the
reading of the Psalter, the audience
standing and joining in response.
At the conclusion OF the benediction,
which was sung TO the time of sold Hun
dred," Abner l.. Frazer stated in behalf
of the Committee who are in charge of
this Religious Centennial Celebration,
that when the project WAS first
talked Of some time ago, it was the in
tention to have essays prepared by
prominent citizens of the city and read
upon the occasion, but it was concluded
TO defer this until the fall-the essays,
said he, wouldn't spoil.
Mr.. Frazer said further on this occa-
sion: The friends OF the Sunday
schools have responded nobly. This is
not intended merely as display. The
object is to unite the whole Christ
ian community, and that although
this is a grand and glo-
rious celebration, it is not the consum-
nation Of the end to be attained, but
only enc OF the means to that end. LIE t
us use all the appliances which
our good Lord has given us
AS memento Of this Gen.
tennial celebration the Committee had
procured u handsome picture, the SUBJ
ject representing the "Ruck of Ages"
TO be distributed to all the scholars in
attendance.
Mr.. P. r. Neff presented the following
resolution, which was adopted by a
rising vote unanimously; and while
standing, the beautiful hymn, "Hold the
"Whereas, The Centennial Commits
sioners have wisely directed the doors
of the international Exhibition at Phil
adelphia to be closed on the Sabbath :
therefore,
"Resolved, That the officers, teachers
and friends OF the Sabbath-schools of
Cincinnati here assembled heart
lily approve and endorse the
said action, and most earnestly
and respectfully petition the Commits
sioners to adhere 10 their original pur-
pose, so fully in sympathy with the SEN
liment Of Christian workers throughout
the land"
An interesting speech was then made
by Mr.. Il. +. Davis, one of the earnest
workers Of the Sabbath-school.
HIS remarks ended, the hymn, s'OYer
There" was rendered, when Rev. b. w.
ChidlaW was introduced. He needed no
introduction, as he was at once recog-
nized By every one, and his appearance
was greeted by loud and prolonged ap-
plause.
His speech was an able and interesting
one, meeting with frequent demonstra-
tions OF appreciation by the audience,
and at the close OF which bouquets were
showered upon him by the scholars.
Next, the hymn, "Marchiug Along,v
followed by an address by Rev. IL. ID.
Fisher, City Missionary OF the Meth
odist Church. His speech was an i'm
pressive and eloquent one, reviewing
the history OF Sabbatn-sch chools.
The children at the conclusion OF Mr..
Fishers remarks carried out the bal
ance OF the programme in singing, and
few minutes past noon the ceie bration
was ended aud the vast hall was emp
tied OF one OF the finest gatherings that
ever honored its walls.
The whole affair was a success and
reflects great credit upon the gentlemen
who have brought it to such happy
termination. The effect OF the volume
of sweet sounds which filed the air
when all joined in the different hymns
was simply grand.
Before the concluding hymn was sung
it was moved by MIR. j. e. Brook and
carried with cheers, that some steps be
taken by the Committee to have annual
celebrations oil the kind.
Mr.. Chas. Mcdonald, the Fourth:
street Florist, formerly with Critche.l,
deserves the thanks OF the Committee
and schools for the beautiful floral dis
play which he made without any charge,
The exact data, as regards the num-
Der of scholars in attendance this morn.
ing could not be obtained, but there
were not less than one thousand
representatives from one hundred di.-
ferent schools Of the city, including a
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