Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-11
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Trinity Sunday SchOOIAn INTEREST
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Sunday school was celebrated last evening
at the church, which was densely crowded.
The exercises were unusually interesting,
aud the celebration one of the most brilliant
the school has ever had. The exercises were
opened with the school singing "We are
Gospel Volunteers" after which Rev. G. G.
n. MacDoneu read from the scripture, and
prayer was offered by Rev. Charles A.
Fleetwood. presiding elder, Of Jacksonville,
Fla. The hymn "Who's on the Lords
side," was then sung, and was succeeded BY
the reading of the
sUPERINTENDKNT's REPORT,
which we give in full as follows:
During the first of our school year our at
tendance has been very small as compared
with the numbers upon our roll, but for the
last half year the attendance nearly doubled
"a very gratifying result OF our laoors; but
we are very much embarrassed bY our
limited school room accommodations. we
need a more modern school room, adapted
TO our present wants. We are greatly in
need of closer sympathy from the MEM
bers of our church with the great work Of
the Sunday school. A great many MEM
bers OF our church are entire strangers in
our Sunday school. We would say to them
come and see US, and help US. We could
give help in the great struggle that might
enable YOU to win a crown.
The labors of a Superintendent are very
arduous, very trying, as it is impossible to
please all and do your duty; then
to have so much hard work to do, and
trying to harmonic conflicting
interests. 1t would take an angel to be q
perfect Superintendent. We lay no claim
to this qualification. We need the hearty CO.
operation and sympathy of every officer,
teacher and scholar. and we can truly say
that we think We have of the large MAORI
ty, while there may be others who differ
with, and to whom, perhaps, we may have
given offense. We ask them to bear with
US. We are trying hard to do our duty, and
have only the real interest of the school at
heart. Many times have we almost given
up in despair. Many is the time we haye
wished, as Wellington upon the field of Wa
terloo, that night or Butcher would come to
our relief, but we had rather die on tie
field of battle Give US your prayers, your
sYmpathy and your support.
The Angel of Death hath cast a shadow
upon our anniversary. Besides members of
our school, our beloved pastor of former
wears has been called home in the very
prime of life. Brother COrley, who was
with us at the last anniversary, and contrib
uted so much to its pleasant memories, was
a man among men, a self educated man, a
man OF great practical sense, and
with elcquence and logic seldom
eQualled. He welded power for good in
| the Masters cause. His works will follow
him.
| So modest aud unassuming, his slender
/ frame carried within a spirit whose sun has
| set in mortal realms that It might arise to
| shine In realms immortal, where there is nc
sorrow, suffering nor signing. Trinity Sun
| day school cannot forget his love and faith
| fitness God bless his memory. and help
US to live that we may hope to meet him.
| The following poem, written by one OF the
/ young ladies of the school, specially fol-
this occasion, was read;
SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS.
We are marching on together,
Through the gates that stand ajar,
And we see the lights of heaven
| Through the windows from afar.
A band OF youthful soldiers,
| Our banners are unfurled,
We are pressing on to victory
| To overcome the world.
To reach the heavenly portals
| We must cross the heaving tide,
OF the dark river that rolls between
This and the other side.
But the Saviour waits to meet US
He is reckoning us to come.
He will welcome US in glory,
When we reach our Fathers home.
We've buckled on our armor-
The fight is fierce ana strong;
But by faith and courage, comrades,
Wen be conquerors ere long.
Then wen shout our glad hosannal
as we lay our armOr down,
And from God, our King and Father.
| Receive our glory-crown.
The school sang "Who will Meet NJ,
There" which was followed by the colo
| guy, 1.-The Kings Supper" Rotations By
little Misses LaRoche, Beckie Booze, An
ME Bowman and Minnie Bennett. Their
| came the exercise by the infant class, thu
song "Precious Jewels" and the hymn "Dt
something for Jesus"
The beautiful exercise, "Fruits of the
Spiritn was then given, the following young
misses participating and representing thu
various fruits:
Ann Hesten, sLove''; Julia Atkins,
"Joy''; Josephine Heidi, "Peace''; Lille
Spann, Lords Supper; Rebecca Booze,
"Gentleness''; Carrie Branch, Goodness;
Maggie Wamsley, "FaiIh''; Leila Messick
"Meekness"; Annie Henry, Temperance. ,
The hymn ''By and By" was sung, after
which there was short address by Mr.. A,
| II. MacDonell, followed with the song "CitI
/ WHICH W dS very SHtcIll
! The closing feature was novel and beautiful
and was entitled, ''A Floral Good Night,
which was rendered in most pleasing style
The letters forming the words ''GooC
| Night" were presented in turn by young
/ Misses, and suspended on frame In from
OF the altar, the proceedings being thus:
First. I've brought g; III hang it here;
| Second. Ny great round o I'll fasten near;
Third Another o I'll place in sight,
Fourth. This d viii end one word just right.
| Fifth Nv n begins another word;
| Sirth. And must be seen if I'm not heard
| Seventh. Now g comes next, know full well;
Eighth While H helps US the word to spell.
| Ninth. This is all that's needed now
| Before we make our good night bow
G. God bless the dear friends who are here to
And have shared with us our joy and de
light.
All in concert. Good night.
| o. Over them all let the mantle Of love
/ Descend with blessings so rich from above
| Al Good night.
o. Our Father, we thank thee that thou dos
Unceasing watch DER us whenever we sleep
| AL Good night.
d. Dear Lord, we pray, whether we sleep oil
wake,
Keep our souls safely, for Christ Jesus
sake.
ILL Good night.
/ " Now this pleasant time must have an end
Soon each and all their hOmeward way
must Wend.
| Al Good night.
l. I'm sure before we lay us down to rest,
Wen thank him who this night so richly
blest.
All. Good n ght.
q. Glad hearty praises unto him we'll bring;
Before we part closing hymn Wen sing.
al. Good night.
II. His goodness follows US through all the
whate er the future brings, we will not
fear.
Al Good night
Z. Time quickly flies; one hour has sped
away;
Wen only llnger just once more to say,
al. Good night, good night
This closed the celebration, and the bene-
diction was pronounced.
The floral decorations were superb, and
Trinity Sunday School has cause to feel
proud of the commemoration of the fifty
ninth anniversary.
Railroad stocks.
Central common opened at 1861 bid and
147 asked, and closed at the same figures
this evening weak. Augusta and Savannah