Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Interesting Exercises of New HOus-
ton Street Church Sunday school.

The fifth anniversary Of the New Houston
Street Church was celebrated yesterday af-
ternoon at half past three O'Clock. The
church wastastefully dressed, and the exerci-
ses we're very interesting and greatly enjoyed
by the numerous members aud friends Of
the church and Sunday school who filed the
building. The singing was especially good,
aud was ereditable to the training Of the
musical director.
The exercises opened with singing "Come
Let US JOHN" ETC., followed by prayer and
reading the Scripture lesson. The song,
"Ten Thousand Times" was then given,
after which an appropriate address was
made by Mr.. F. Barton Clements. "Oh,
[ am so Happy in Jesus" was sung, and
then came the forming Of the sentence by
the scholars. which exercise was very pleas
iug. The anniversary hymn, entitled "Let
Us Shout His Praises,n written especially
for the occasion by Mr. Ely Otto, was sung
with great expression and feeling.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
were next on the programme, and the follow
ing was submitted by the Assistant Superin-
tendent, Mr. j. J. Greeulaw, Jr.
DEAR FRIENDS Another year with its
cares and responsibilities has fed, and we
trust at least some good has been accom-
plished. We can only SOW the seed and
pray God to give the increase. Our little
Sunday school is in q flourishing condition.
We have on the roll one hundred and twenty
scholars. eleven teachers and eight officers.
Our teachers are faithful aud ever found
in their place, except PrOvidentis'ly hin
dared, and are untiring In their efforts to
bring the children into the Kingdom. /
desire, in behalf Of the school, 10 thank
our good brother Reppard for bis uneeasing
labor smong Us. When We remember how
kind he is to instruct the children from Sab
bath to Sabbath, by blackboard iiius'ra-
lions, he does a great deal toward
making the exercises interesting and
profitable. I also wish to thank
our efficient Superintendent, who is ever In
his place, and always offers a word Of cheer
to both teacher and scholar. Both these
Christian gentlemen cannot be too highly
commended for their good qualities. l
thank Bro. Otto for his eudeavors to instruct
our children I'm music. Last, but not least,
word for our beloved pastor. Bro. Mat
thews has bus recently come among US.
Already be has won our affection and conf
deuce. He is busy during the week visiting
the scholars that he may become better
acuuainted with them, and in this way helps
to build up the school. A class Of young
men Is taught by the pastor; also young
ladies' by Bro. Carson, and we
look for good results from this additional
class to our school. We thank you one and
all who labor in the school. Let US continue
in the good work Of winning young souls
for the Master, and when Ch'ist comes to
make 10 His jewels may we be gathered
home with the loved ones, who this time
one year ago were with US, but Who to-day
are in that upper and better kingdom.
The Secretary and Treasurer, Mr.. VIM. j.
MlngledOTff, presented the following as his
report:
We have had an average attendance Of
Seventy-three scholars for the year. teachers
eleven. Average number on roll 1O7; officers
eight