The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-01-09
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TOT the Iimov.
Delightful Day at hit. Tabor Church.


MIR. EDIroR by invitation from several of
the good ladies in the Mt. Tabor congregation,
we attended social gathering on the 3lst ul-
timo. During the past summer a very large
and in,cresting Sabbath School had been
con- iucted at this church. very encour-
aging feature connected with this good work is,
that all denominational distinctions are forget
ton--Presbyterians, Me;hodists, Baptist and
Episcopalians, have oil united in sympathy and
influence in this noble and glorious enterprise.
The church at this place was organized moro
than half century ago, and at no time have the
children in that community enjoyed such reli-
gious advantages they do now. PUeats are
beginning to realize more fully the great respon-
sblty resting upon them TO Train up child in
the way it should go aud when it is old it will
not depart ther efrcm.'
1t was thought proper, by way of encouraging
the children and friends of the Sabbath School,
to have social dinner, each one bringing such
caables as they NIGH, prefer, and it is only nee
cssary to say, it was truly a sumptuous repast.--
Many articles upon the table would grace the
feast at the marriage of kings daughter.-
Though the morning clouds portentous of
heavy showers, quite large assembly wero
present TO enjoy the good things richly and
handsomely prepared for the occasion. After
all had sumptuOusly feastcd there was still more
besides The day passed oil very pleasantly
old and ypung seemed to enjoy themselves cx-
ceclingly. The best of o,der prevailed. But
it is no wonder that things were done decent
| ly and in order, when we remember who were
at the head of affairs, married ladies and young
ladies of taste and accomplishments were prom
incnt in arranging the programme; married
gentlemen and young gentlemen in committees
and officers acted well their part
An opportunity was given to all to contribute
something TO aid in purchasing Sunday school
library. The response to this cause was quite
liberal. y sufficient amount raised to pro-
cure u quantity Of books for the school. Every
one felt it WAS quite success. Our Methodist
and baptist friends took very active part and
literally aided by their presence and contribu-
tions in this good cause. One Of the teachers
n most excellent and accompiso,l young lady, u
member Of the Episcopal Church, was no: pres
cnt but sent up liberal contributions Th IS
| each Of the four denominations cOopcratcl in
making the object of the meeting n success
We would not forget TO men;on that some who
were not members of any church also gave us
their assistance The members of Mt. Tabor
Church and their Pastor feel under many obli-
cations to our brethren and friends for their.
kind and generous lilcrality shown on this occa-
sion. May our happy meeting unite us more
closely in the bonds Of Chrstaa frllowship.-
We arc all branches of Tic same vine we arr
but different streams running into the same great
Ocean. As can all unite in worshipping ONE
common Saviour in the church below, how
much swceer and more glorious to Worship to.
gcthcr with all the redeemed around the throne
Of God in heaven. t.