Daily Republican., 1878-11-26
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AN AUTUMMAL GATHERISG.

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0rsce, Epwsssh asa lGaaeley Son.
day Schools Meet ToGether-The
Exercises. AA ri
Grace church yesterday afternoon
was crowded 70 Its utmost capacity,
the peopls coming together 10 witness
thr Antrmn gathering Of the Sabbath
schools Of Grace. Epworth and Madelsy.
There were present at the gathering
one thousand scholars and at least two
hundred persons, counting the teachers
and the friends Of the schools. Through
the kindness Of H. G, Conrad, Esq. the
Superintendent Of Grace Sunday
school, the reporter secured a seat, CON-
manding a good view Of the schools.
Edward j. Muhlhausen, presided
ably at the organ and Prof. Rhoads was
leader Of the singing. Too much prais.
can not be given him for the training
waich he has given the children a. they
sang the hymns in such manner as
10 call forth the loudsst praise.
The pulpits presented an autumnal
At the right Of the pull
rit was sheaf Of wheat. on the left In
an urn were different kinds Of pampus
grass. In the centre Of the pulpit was
a very pretty basket Of natural fruit,
along side Of the basket were smaller
baskets and also suspended from the
basket was cornucopia representing
an emblem of abundance. At each side
Of the pulpit were two large vases,
hanging on the sides and extending to
lhe top Of which were Hartford Ferns.
Rev. Mr.. Stevenson presided at the
gathering Seated on his right were
Revs Mr.. Keigwin and MacNichol, on
his left Rev. Mr.. Dodd. The exercises
opened by the schools singing: "The
New Song" followed by prayer by
Rev. N. MacNiciol Of Epworth. The
scholars sang: II reaches Me. =" The
Infant school Of Grace Church recited
the creed in very creditable manner.
A recitation entitled, Summers gone,
Good bye" by, Nettie Simpson, an
Infant School Scholar Of Grace Sunday
school, was well recit-d A chorus
entitled Seasons by four young Ia
dies Of the school, was we'll rendered.
The schools joined in singing "Thr
Rtapers,' followed by the Infan, Schol
ars singing an appropriate hymn. Tn.
Sunday Schools next sang "Beulah
Land"
The pastor then introduced Rev. Mr..
Keigwin, of West Presbyterian church,
and in the name Of Grace church, and
of Madeley and Epworth, he extended
to Rev. Mr.. K. a cordial welcome
Mr.. X. sincerely thanked the pastor
Of Grace Church for the kind words he
had given to them. He said it was
given to him not as an invitation TO
make mere formal address, but he
took it as kindly manifestation to
show their neighborly esteem. He re
ioicrs when he hears especially of the
young people coming to Christ, as the
Of the church depends on
the Youth to Christ He ad.
nonished the teachers not to leave all
he work to be done by older christians,
,ut put your hands to the work be-
ore you. In closing his remarks he
aid, "Lrt me commend to you that
which will make you the happiest for
his work, this precious gospel of the
4ord Jesus Christ"
The schools joined in singing Sound
Fhe Battle Cry" The pastor Of Grace
hurch, stated that Rev. Mr.. Kay, of
It. Andrews church was expected to be-
present and address the meeting, but
Is he was absent he felt confident in
aging he knew he had sufficient
xcnse for being absent. The pastor
tated that it seemed fitting that tn.
chools should come together, and see
ach other and feel that they wer. as
ne mighty banner in this army, sing
ng the same songs, paying the sam.
Vay, keeping step to the same glorious
music of the gospel Of Jesus Christ.
He was delighted with the appear
nee of the assembly. Now that it Is
he reaping time he was glad to know
is the seed time. These scholars
resent are the treasures of Grace, and
y the grace OF God she is going to take ,
ar" of them.
Singing by the school, the piece en-
tied, "Shall we meet beyond the riv.
r." after which the benediction was
by Rev. Mr.. Dodd ,cf Made. d
~ chan..l