Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-03
THE TRINITY CHURCH SUNDAY
SCHOOL.
Celebration of the Sixtteth Anniver-
saFY-An Interesting Occasion.

The sixtieth anniversary of the Sunday
school Of Trinity Methodist Church, on st.
James square, was celebrated last evening.
The church was literally packed, even the
galleries being crowded. The altar was
very handsomely and deliberately deco
rated with beautiful flowers very artistically
arranged, and the effect was further in
creased by the display Of floral anchors and
crosses. The arrangement certainly reflect
ed great credit upon those concerned.
At eight O'Clock the exercises opened
with the school singing "Sentinel, Be Thou
Watchful," which was followed by the
presentation Of the banners, which was a
very pleasing sight-many of the banners
being handsome, and their arrangement
about the altar was exceedingly tasteful.
This was followed by reading the Scrip
lures and singing "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me-"
The creed was then repeated, followed by
prayer.
The Jealous and efficient Superintendent,
Mr.. R. B. Reppsrd, made his report for the
year, which will be found interesting. 1t
was as follows:
sUPERINTENDENT's REPORT.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Teachers and Scholars:
The 18th day OF May, 1892, little band of
sixteen faithful souls gathered to organize
this school. Their names were: Mr. and
Mrs Samuel Bryan, Mr.. and Mrs. Older
shaw, Mr.. McCannOn, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Qusntock, Mrs. Ellison, Miss Kieffer, hon.
Benjamin SnIder. Mr.. Thomas Purse, Mr..
and Mrs. John W. Remshert and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dozier, led by Rev. james o.
Andrew, sfterward Bishop Of the church.
The last member of this band, Mrs. Rems-
bart, passed from earth and entered into
rest last June.
1t seemed a small thing, no doubt, to
meet together on that day, just sixty years
ago, as we do each Sunday afternoon, to
join in praise and PRAYER, to teach the little
pilgrims just starting on the journey Of life
of the thorns that will beset their pathway,
the rugged heights they must climb, the
wild beasts that await combat, and of
Heaven at last, when these difficulties are
overcome and all foes vauquished: but on
this glad anniversary day let us, If we can,
look at the results of their life labors, and
borrow hope from their example to strength
en- us to renewed efforts in this great cause.
Let us think of the vast number of chill
dren who. during these sixty years, have
been brought under the influence of this
school. 1t is true that much seed may
have been sown by the wsyside, stony
ground received some, and thorrs prevented
others from yielding, but in all these years
much has fallen on good ground and borne
fruit, "some thirty, some sixty, and some
hundred fold"
Doubtless the lesson learned here, the
truths taught, the strength sought and the
grace given from above. have enabled many
men and women to bear life's burdens bet
ter. and sustain all trials with higher cour
age.
IA l. Al
fell in battle when wars clarion sounded
through the land, learned here 10 meet their
last foe.
1t may he that when the "voicA Of the
pestilence" was heard in this beautiful city,
that many of the noble men and women
who braved its dangers, and like angels OF
mercy brought comfort and cheer to the
bedsides of the suffering ones. and at last
yielded up their own lives, were taught in this
school that there is life beyond the grave
a land of eternal rest and peace and joy. In
that fair land this day stands united band
parents and children, teachers and schol-
Answering the spotless robes washed
white in the blood of the Lamb, and crowns
resplendent with stars that are promised
those who turn manv to righteousness.
Looking backward over the life work OF
these followers of Christ, and forward to
the reward that awaits us, how can we be
CdlCiEoo VI W bnO 0uuOdJ CSuOOl
work?
The 'fharvest is grest;" let us put on the
Christians armor and strive to do our
Masters work.
We need more commodious room
for the exercises of our school;
let US work and pray that we
may be able to erect a more suitable build
ing, than the lecture room now in use. and
gather into our school many beside the
children, for "the world is our diocese "
At the close of the reading of the report
the hymn, "Wonderful Words Of Life" was
sung with fine effect.
A recitation by Miss LaRo 20 followed,
and then was given an interes dialogue
entitled, "The Narrow Way" which Mas
ter George Wilmington and Misses Branch,
Handkius Hines apd Lake took part. This
dialogue was verv excelentlV rendered. and
we can particularly commend the delivery
and enunciatiOn of Master Wilmington. The
young ladies represented their several char
acters capitally.
After the dialogue the hymn, Saviour,
Thy Dying Love-" was sung.
THE ARCH OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER.
The formation of this arch was a very
attractive feature, and was watched with
much interest. The base OF the arch,
which spanned the front of the altar, bore
the name "Christ" in large white letters.
On the frame were placed the blocks, each
inscribed, representing the stones of the
arch, the keystone being Faith" The
following named scholars came forward
in turn, and after reciting an appropriate
verse, handed up their block, which was
placed in proper position, to wit: Misses
NARROW, Vereen, Fleming, Lamotte, Hous-
ton, Booz, Walmsley, White, McAleer,
Lake, Hester, and Masters Glover, Russell,
MsxeY and Branch. The arch was composed
OF the following stones: "Faith," Glove"
peace" "Gentleness," Humility" PA
"Joy," "Hope," "Meekness," "Charity,"
Goodness" Temperance" Truthful
ness"
When the arch was constructed the hymn,
"Tust in the Lord" was sung.
Rev. Geo. W. Mathews, Of New Houston
Street Church, then made an interesting
and appropriate address, which was lis
tened to with earnest attention.
Mr.. q. d. Rogers, chairman of the COM
mittee on picnic, stated that the steamer
Katie would leave for Grimball's Point on
Friday morning at $50 o'clock, and desired
all the parents of the Sunday school chill
dren to be there with their families. Those
who were disiuclined to 90 on the boat
could take the ears for the Isle of Hope, and
the walk from there to the Point was only
three quarters of a mile over a good road
and through pleasant woods.
Superintendent Reppsrd called attention
to the assembling of the State Sunday
School Convention in this city on the Oath
and 18th of May, which he stated would be
the most important assemblage OF Sunday
schools ever held in the State, and urged
every one to take earnest part in it, and en-
deavor to have full attendance at the ses-
sions.
At the close OF his remarks the doxology
was sung, and the congregation were dis
missed with the benediction.
The altar decorations will be photographed
to-day.