Daily Republican., 1879-03-15
(Yestsrday's Nsws.)
UNiON MISSIONARY ANNIvER-
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A Maxmlflcont A@alF-Ths IaGsna
school ahe Attraction Ofthe Evem-
tng-TAe RepOris-The Addresaes
The Music--The Presents.
The onion NJ. X. Sunday School 10
noted for having grand and imposing
missionary anniversaries, but II is the
general opinion that none ever surpass-
ed in real solid merit the one held last
evening. The church was very hand.
somely looped with evergrsens from
centre to circumference and miniature
tags decorated the chandeliers. A large
gilt anchor was suspended from the cen
tre OF the ceiling. The platform for the
infant school extended In tiers from
the chancel to the top Of the pulpit re-
cess and upon 1t we're seated about $50
members OF the infant school. The lit
tie gills dressed in white were placed
in such position that perfect cross
was formed, while the boys in dark
cloth-s seated at the sides brought out
On each side Of the platform was a
large cross formed Of gas Jets and an
anchor similarly formed was suspended
from the top Of the recess. The adult
school filled reserved seats and the rest
OF the church including the gallery
was densely packed, standing room
even being at discount. Hundreds
had 10 go away not being able togain
an entrance. Rev. j. Is. Mann had
charge OF the programme, r. II. Nc
Danel. the afternoon superintendent,
had charge Of the music, Miss Sallie
Finley ably presided at the organ, and
John Walischmith with his cornet add
ed volumes to the music. Mr.. w. was
highly complimented for the efficient aid
he rendered and those who had been
prejudiced against the use Of the
cornet, went away with the conviction
that it wasn't such bad thing al
ter all, especially in Sunday school
anniversary times.
| The exercises commenced with sing
ing "Jesus shall reign where'er the
Sun, ito the tune Of plymouth Rock. "
Rev }. B. Duval lead in prayer. In
fant school, sang sabbath Bells" +"
Bessie Mann, delivered an excellent
salutary and was presented with a
basket of fruit.
The School sung, Swell the notes Of
rapture" Secretary Frank Mitchell,
read his report showing that while 9
from the school died last year, only 4
had died the present year. The morn
ing school averaged ll6 in attendance,
and the afternoon school AIS, an av
erage increase of 81 over last year.
Collector J. A. Oliver s report showed
that the morning school collected S75.-
81, and Isaac Woodrow's class having
given $685. was awarded the banner.
The afternoon School reported $3.50. 81,
and Isaac Woodrow's class again bore
OFT the banner having given $52.52.
A class Of girls sung "Jesus is Call
ing" Maggie King recited Glove
your Enemies. Miss Clara Findley
and Mrs. s. A. Mccall sung a duett f:
Whittier than Snow" Little May
nard McDanel talked about three little
mice. Marching On" was sung by
the school. Rev. +. B. Duva! delivered
q very excellent address.
"Watchman tell US Of the night"
was sung as a Duet and chorus. Par
ker Sutton told how to be happy; In
tant school sang "Raise your hands"
John Wallschmitt, rendered fine
comic solo. Misses Julia and Ida Wells,
George Moore and Howard McDane
sang sweet in memoriam, "Heaven, "
after which Rev. Mr.. Mann presented
"Imnortelle" wreaths in memory O
Annie N. Hersey, aged 4 years; Willie
H. Cash, aged S years; Lulu Thomas
8 years, of the infant school; and way
cross in memory of Sallis Wilson aged
"A years, who had died during the year
Miss Fannie King, sang as a solo
"Over the river"
Infant school sung, "All Is we'll"
Little Maynard sung about "Littlt
ducks"
A class of girls sung "Swset silver
bells"
Rev. J. A. B. Wilson, delivered a
pointed and animated address.
May Hers-y discoursed about "tht
boy that owned everything"
The school sung Universal Hal
lalujah" chorus, an infant class sung
Good Night, " and Rev. X. +. White
pronounced the benedction. Under
the head of presentations the following
we're the recipients:
John Walschmitt, a bible Mrs
Woodrow, Milton's Poems Maggie Bon.
Lam, Table Book of Arts; Mrs. Benner,
package; lizzie Guthrie, volume OF
Poems ; Jennie Showal'er, framed
picture also silver pickle dish Jno
Lang, a friends photograph w. n
Mccormick, Delaware Mason, Geor'
gle Bonham, sallie Moss, Lizzie
Dickerson, Fannie Spencer, Olivia
Candy, $. A. Mccall, Mary Speakman,
Clara Findley, Sallie Findley, Mrs
Brnner and f. Y. Moreland received
books Of different kinds. Mrs. Bailey,
S. 7. B-nncr, Maggie Cheers, w. K
Grant, Mrs. J. b. Mann, Maggie Harri:
and Isaac Woodrow received bouquet;
and floral presents. Lizzie Mcmillan
got case of wax flowers the intan
school a motto from J. Richardson
Rev. J. B. Mann a silver pickle jar
Norman Yetman an oil painting; Super
intelldent Mcdaniel a wax cross in (
glass case, and Miss Maggie Davis
canary bird and cage.