The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-09-01
SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION.

MESSRS EDITORS VIII you nave the kind
ness to allow me space in The columns of the
JOURNAL to give 10 the public the proceedings
of Sunday School celebration, which TOT k
place on last Saturday, 26th inst, at Powder
Spring Camp Ground. eight miles west OF Ma
rieIta.
At this celebration, The following named
Schools were in attendance: Ebinezer, Powder
Spring, Midway, Cansey's Chapel, County
Line, Mt Zion, and Harmony.
These Schools we're on the grounds IN lime,
yes, and in strength, aud in the spirit too. Who
can conquer an amy, with these three condi-
tiOns Fulfilled Satan with all his hosts com.
bined cant do it. Such an army can never be
driven from the field of combat but will remain
conquerer to bury the slain of her enemy, and
sing songs OF victory.
But, Messrs Editors, this is IA depression, aud
| will return.
Among the preliminary arrangements of the
morning, prior TO the opening of exercises, the
choosing OF } Judge Mcintosh To conduct the ex-
ercises Of the occasion was one. more stita-
BILE person could not have been sci, cted for the
purpose. Indeed, much of the harmony that
prevailed, was due to his systematic manage
| ment
| Before the writer proceeds further, he begs
leave to say TO those, directly Interested, that il
is not prudent to give an account ineXtenso, OF
the many speeches aud essays delivered, and
read that day. There would he too much OF II
for grauit0us publication.
The hour having arrived for the opening of
Axrrcises, each School under the guidance of
the Marshal Of the day, Mr.. George Neil
wreath, formed under its appropriately inscri-
bed banner and after having marched and sung,
while, repaired to the dense, and beautiful
grove, in which comfortable seats had been hr-
range in front OF the Speakers stand After
all had got seated, the exercises commenced,
and continued as follows;
Song-"Am | a Soldie" Of the Cross The
singing of this was participated in by all the
Schools and TO a grander and more splendid
volume of human voices, it was never my pleas
ure to listen. At the conclusion of this song,
the Rev Mr. Leak, offered touching and APP
propriate prayer.
Master Bunyan Lnsey being called from
Ebeuezer School, edited the meeting with all
address, on the character of St Paul, that would
have done credit to one Of ripper years
Next came Miss Adde Scott, "f same School,
who read we'll. well written essay, entitled.
Where is thy home'
The intervals between the different perform
ances were occupied by singing throughout.
Miss Ella Hunter Of Powder Springs, from
her Ten years ago read sad commentary on
the decliue 0f economy in female dress within
the last decade, And very Justly arraigns the
"sterner sex al the bar OF criticism for con
demning in theory, but iustifying in practice
Mr. James Lndry OF Powder Springs fol-
lowed Miss Hunter with an original and well
delivered speech in the interest of Sunday
Schools. 1t was refreshing to notice, with what
pluck lie g:appled with seeming fate in the
crisis that ruled the moment. fgstF
Z Miss Emma Mcintosh, whose gentle mi+n.
and accents sweet, were suggestive OF the nat
uralness Of her selection of affection" as a sub
ject of essay. While this essay inIits entirety
was excellent. the vaiedictory remarks to her
friends with whom sh- was about to part 10
enter different field of study was especially so.
1t would be truly gratifying to the writer To
be able 10 notice in more extended manner,
the address so full OF merit. as that OF Col At
kinson, of Mount Zion and Harmony School
But the lack OF space t0rbils. This much |
will venture though--pnnts We're never better.
taken, nor better discussed
Miss Maud CLANCY, also, of Mt Zion and
Harmony, being called was peculiarly happy
in her discourse on "The Present Age Her |
hits were capital throughout but the culmna
ton was quite TO the dsad vantage of the old
bachelor; who must have felt shaky" under
such sharp, tut Just criticism Bachelor, if you
are not too old, try Miss Maud and if you fail
which l fear you will do-take her advice,
marry an old maid and be happy
Miss Lizzie Price, on the part OF Midway,
next comes with all instructive essay on the all
absorbing topic Sabbath School Her voice
was soft aud musical, but rather subdued, so
mach So that the writer failed to distinctly hear
part of it. Enough however, was audible TO
form tolerably correct idea as TO its WORTH
II possessed the latter Ia good degree.
Miss S. s. Striokin, of Causey's Chapel, read
an essay, entitled "The Fashion of this Word
Pass Away" Her communication was almo
perfsct, and manner calm and easy. The sub
ieot is one that should interest every one.
Mr.. w. S. Clay, Of Causey's Chapel, discuss
ed eloquently of Foot Prints on the Sands OF
Time" The speech was well written.
But it was reserved for Master Willie COus
ms, to close the regular performances, with his
graphic description of the character of King
David, and his son Absoam Willie acquitte
himself handsomely.
Having returned to the stand, after an inter,
mission of one hour for dinner; aud recreation,
the exercises for the afternoon, were opened hy
the reading of letter from the Rev. Mr.. But
tolph setting forth the reason of his absence
He having been invited to attend and address us.
Prof Gober being invited to address the meet
ing. came forward after y thrust or two into the
RANKS Of those chicken ea,iHg young men, spoke
elaggeuily of the Importance Of Sunday School
training giving the iusIrlous example Of the
late lamented Mr.. Kerr
Now for the ardent gentleman. The tried
apostle of love, Col. Geo N. Lester. Prot. Go
Der probably didn't know the Colonel possessed
such "weakness' ON that point, else he posi-
bly, would not have said anything about the
young ladies' Who would have thought the
Colonel would say, in presence Of Madam such
gushing sweet things' We will let him off
though this time, az he talked just AS well about
Sunday Schools, about the girls.
G. A. MERIT Secretary.