Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-09
rur rRTNIrY SABBATH SCHOOL
Celebration of the Sixty-First Ami
versary-The Exercises Last Evening


verSary-The Exercises Last Evening
An Interesting Occasion.
The sixty-first anniversary of the
Trinity Methodist Sabbath school was
celebrated last evening. The church, on
II. James square. was crowded TO ITS
utmost capacity The galleries were
filed almost 10 overlooking, and the aisles
and entrances were occupied by those
who were unable TO obtain seats but who
were willing 10 stand 10 witness the exer-
cisss.
The church altar and pulpit were beau
tifullv and artistically decorated with
DrofusIOn of choicest flowers. In front Of
the pulpit was built floral pedestal, and
above was a large cross wound with moss
and covered with emblems. Above all
was a brilliant star. Illuminated with gas
lets and adding beauty 10 the scene.
About the base Of the pedestal were
wreaths and anchors and masses of
flowers artistically arranged. Back of
the cross the pulpit was spanned by an
arch hung with graceful festOOns Of moss
and eyergreens. The decoration was ar
tistic in its arrangement and exceedingly
appropriate in design.
The school occupied the front pews
opening from the main aisle in the body
Of the church.
AT eight O'Clock the exercises began
with the hymn saviour ike a Shepherd
Lead Is" sung by the school. ApprOpri-
ate scTiptural selections were read and
feryent prayer was offered by the pastor,
Rev. J. .. Branch.
The song something 10 do in Heaven
was beautifully sung, and was followed
BY the presentation of banners by repre-
sentatives Of the various classes. This
was one Of the most pleasing features Of
the evening. and was a pretty sight. as
the banneTs-many OF them very hand
some. and bearing appropriate notices
were arranged and grouped about the
altar.
At the conclusion of the presentation
the superintendent. Mr.. r. B. Reppard.
read his annual report, as follows:
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT.
Officers. Teachers and Scholars ii Trim
ify SuHdag School. Ii is with more than
usual pleasure we make this, the 6lst an
nual report of our school. The grand end
in view Of all our tolls and sacrifices is the
salvation OF the children, and when We
can see these results accomplished, we
NAV well congratulate ourselves. This
year has been one fruitful beyond any,
since our superintendency in the CONVEX
sion Of those in our charge. Fourteen have
joined the church.
While we congratulate all upon
such good results. we should not relax any
effort 10 accomplish greater results in the
future. Let US devote every energy. every
talent. all that we have 10 the SER
vice Of Him who is worthy Of the very
best We have 10 give. Without doubt. If
We are faithful in the discharge of our du-
ties, we can hope for better things in thd
future. We had hoped to have repOrtee
some progress upon our new Sunday
school room. upon the erection of which
We had looked forward 10 with
so much pleasure. We have
secured the lot, but when we found it
would cost so much more than we an
ticipated 10 put up such building as we
needed-thOse TO whom were entrusted
the responsibilities of securing necessary
means-decided that for awhile, at least,
it was best 10 deseraction.
We believe officers and teachers haVere-
aliZed 10 a greater extent during the past
year the responsibilities and privileges
they Will have TO answer for than in any
year since our connection with the school
as superintendent. More honest hard
work has been given, officers and teachers
performing the duties devolving upon
them with greater fidelity and zeal. and
we believe the result viii prove the truth
Of our belief. as we think our school in the
most fourishing condition it has been in
for years"
Supplementary to the superintendent
report the Secretary, Mr.. Joseph LaROche,
presented the following
sECRETARY's REPORT.
This school has met tonight in her six
tv-first anniversary, and l, as her Score
tary, present you with this report:
We have in our school proper
Officers ....- ...-.-. .-..--....-.. 10
Male teachers ..--.--.. .-....--. ......
Female teachers .-.----- to ~
Male scholars ---.--6 S
In infant department-male scholars .43
Female scholars 81 -
Total .................. .......... 25I
During the year we have lost but two
Sundays. December 3 we went to Wesley
Monumental Missionary Anniversary.
April Sth we gave up our time to Rev,
sam Jones 10 preach a sermon for the men
Of this city. Our attendance, total for the
year Of officers, teachers, scholars and
visitors is 100, an average Of 100 for each
Sunday.
During the year we have added As new
scholars to our roll, and about % have
left school. Il have joined the church and
- have been converted. Two of our
scholars have passed into the home of the
blessed.
Our school is in f1ne condition, but there
is room for improvement, and trust this
year Will bring a change for the better to
each and all of US, and that we may have
many more scholars and many more
R'Or6ers."
An exercise by the infant class followed
and was exceedingly interesting. The
hours Of the day were struck by a clock,
and the class responded on the last stroke
OF the hour with an appropriate verse.
The responses were distinct and loud, and
the little ones were wide awake to per-
form their part.
A recitation BY three young ladies,
Misses Booz, Messick and Lake, repre-
senting Faith. Hope and Charity, was adj
mirably rendered. Each Of the paTtici-
pants in the exercise carried a floral en-
blem representing one of the Virtues.
wnicn. az the conclusion, were deposited
among the other offerings on the altar.
The school then joined in singing the
beautiful song:
strains OF music often greet me
As join the busy thrOng,
But there's nothing half so pleasant
As the holy sabbath song.
No fear Of III, no fear of wrong
While can sing my sabbath song;
8fy Sabbath song, my sabbath song:
love TO sing my Sabbath song.
At its close. s.Tbe Changed Cross" was
recited by Miss Branch, and the song,
There's a Light in the Window for
Ilee." was sung DN the SCHOOL. luls was
followed by an exercise, "The Rainbow"
participated in by Misses VIM, La Roche.
White. Henry, McAleeT, Bennett and
Wright, and at its conclusion was sung
the beautiful song:
III think of my saviour when daylight is
breaking
Away from the darkness and gloom Of the
night,
When fresh from his slumber the sun Is awaks
ing,
light.
IN think Of my Saviour when daylight is
sinking.
And blending its beams with the twilightso
gray.
When bright starry eyes in the azure are
Thinking,
And silence embraces the close OF the day.
I'll think OF my Saviour when pleasure is
spreading
Her soft doWny piRIOns 10 gladden. my way:
Thro' sorrow and sadness, alone lie was
treading.
To open for sinners the portals of day.
Miss Lake then recited and sang "The
Last Hymn" very effectively. There were