Daily Republican., 1879-11-10
(rnsrzRDAY's usws.)
GALA NIGHT AT THE wEMT.


(YnsrHRDAY's usws.)
GALA NIGHT AT THE wEST.
Eleventh AnsiversaFy Or the Wesi
Presbyterian Sunday school Last
Eyentsg cessfui-Briliiaut-
Besutifal.
The large audience chamber Of the
West Presby yterian Church Was literally
packed last evening, by fashionable
and apprsciative audience, the occasion
being the eleventh anniversary Of the
Sabbath school connected with that
church. The interior Of the church at
the opening Of the exercises pres ented
scene that was not only encouraging
to all who take an interest in religious
work, but also one that would have
been dwelt on lovingly by the eye OF an
artist.
The altar was set with representa-
tion Of the Valley Of Sharon spoken Of
in the Bible, with the temple of the
Lord in the centre. The temple con-
sisted Of a beautiful alcovs built in
Gothic style surmounted with the cross
and crown. Surrounding the alcove
were number of rare and handsome
plants the whole forming q beautiful
picture.
To the right of the altar on raised
platform were the scholars Of the in
FAINT school, while the space from the
altar about half way down the church
and entirely across the chamber was
filed with the teachers and scholars
connected with the different classes of
the school.
The exercises were opened by the en-
tire school singing "Marohing On"
which was followed by prayer offered
by Rev. Robert H. Graham, of Lower
Brandywins church. The school next
sang "Hear My Prayer" The an
ndal report was then read by Charles
Baird, Superintendent Of the School,
from which We made the following ex-
tracts -
On the occasion Of the Tenth ami.
versary there were enrolled on the books
of the school 46 officers and teachers
and 420 scholars. At present there
are as officers aud teachers and 45S
scholars, making the total number now
connected with the school 503, an in
crease Of 81 over last year. The
average attendance during the year
was 270.
Three teachers were present at
every session of the school during the
year, viz: James Morrow, I. s. Baird
and Geo. Bryson. The following
scholars were also present at every sss-
sion: George Taylor, Frank Long,
Prescott Johnson, William Mckee,
George Crozier, Sadie Robinson, Mary
Scott, Agnes Scott and Emily Baird.
The largest number present at any enc
session was 375. The smallest 1876.
$42l. 80 in money was contributed dur
ing the year, t49.SS Of which was
specially for the missionary cause.
1915 have been expended during the
year, leaving balance on hand of s46.-
80. The amount above does not in
clude the special contribution made TO
the debt fund, The school some time
ago assumed $4,000 Of the bonded debt
Of the church, and are earnestly work
ing to liquidate this. About five hun
dred new books have been purchased
during the year at a cost Of $3.50. The
Infant School is under the management
Of Miss Eta +. Springer and Mrs. Jo-
seph Bellah. This class shows q decid-
ed increase.
During the year four Of the scholars
have died: Ilena Gertrude Crooks, Mary
Tunis, Harry Gottwerth and Maggie
Seward. The report closes with thanks
to Prof. Rhods who has charge Of the
musical training Of the school, and to
the teachers and scholars generally for
their labors. At the close Of the read.
ing, memorial offerings were made in
memory Of each of the dead. The In
FAINT school sung very pretty selec-
ton, and Rev. M. Keigwin made few
remarks in reference to the death Of the
scholars urging all to be prepared for an
event which may occur any time
Victory" was then sung by the school,
followed by "Rejoice Evermore.
A very pretty Tableaux of "Jesus
the Rose OF Sharon" then followed.
The words being formed by letters in
'cribed upon small banners, each ban
ner being borne by young lady, who
carried it to the altar and on handing
II to Mr.. Morrow, the bearer would
quote sentiment appropriate to the
letter which she carried. The following
young ladies took part in the tableaux.
Mary Dolbow, Jessie Curr, Emma
Laura Johnston, Hannah
McCaulley, Mamie Walmsley, Jennie
Scott, Florence Carey, Mary Baird,
Helen Miller, Maggie Shaw, Ella
Marvel, Hattie Walker, Emily Baird,
Jennie Stewart, Mabel Crozier, Nellie
LackleI, Lille Tatman, Teresa Mog,
Jennis Lummis.
After the letters had all been arranged
in proper position on the altar a
rose suddenly appeared in
the interior of the alcove and remained
there uutil the close Of the exercises.
"Wake the song of Jubilee" was
then sung with spirit by the entire
school, after which Rev. DR.. Wiswell of
Philadelphia was introduced and de.
livered short address. DR.. Wiswell
was formerly pastor Of the Central Pres
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