The morning news., 1889-05-30
ECHOES FROM EFFINGHAM.
renth Annual Celebration of the Sun-
day Schools.

-rarmer weather, SIlgnt change IN temper
o+ure seems to prevail about Guyton. A
change in the direction of the wind failed
70 bring them the much needed rain. The
oordans are badly scorched, and unless re-
fieyed in q few days they will dry up. Crops
N tbe rural districts of bingham county
a-a not suffering so badly. Corn is reported
GOOD and growing very fast; cotton and
cane small, but healthy, while the melon
croD is very promising, and from the pres
ant outlook will be unusually good.
While some complain that the owners of
lots in Guyton are retarding its growth on
account Of the high prices demauded, still
there is some activity among those seeking
suburban homes, which adds to the increaS-
inc regulation. There is a demand for
small neat cottages, and it has been sug-
yested that if some of Savannah's loan
essociations could be induced to extend
their operations to these suburban
resorts. many could be induced to build
Who otherwise cannot afford to make the
cash outlay.
Neyor Sweat, with force of hands, is
uniting in some fine WORK, and at an early
dav it is predicted that all unsightly ponds
and holes will be thing of the past. Guy
touians seemed slow to act at first, but now
that they have got the ball in motion they
intend TO keep it. moving until tine work
is thoroughly done. Some valuable lands
IN the outskirts OF the town will be re-
claimed, and while it is not expected to add
much to the already fine health of the
place. it will make Guyton far more de-
sirabie as a place of residence for those who
are skeptical of these low places.
The Little Ogeechee river is now in fine
ORDER and Guyton anglers are enjoying
some rare sport in pulling in the fnny tribe.
The Misses Hobby of Sylvania, Misses
Tawton and Maner Of South Carolina are
visiting friends and relatives in Guyton.
DR.. r. W. Loyett Of Scriven county is
visiting his son, Rev. j. NJ. Lovett, for a
few days.
Mr.. Samuel Tyree Of Washington, D. c.,
Arden, at Guyton.
Messrs Lawton and Humbert of South
Carolina are enjoying the fine atmosphere of
Guyton These gentlemen generally make
an annual visit, where they have relatives
and friends who extend them cordial well
come
Miss Emmie Armstrong of Savannah is
spending her vacation with her grand
parents.
Judge S. Elsinger and family, and Rev.
l. p Mendez and family, have moved up
from Savannah for the summer. The latter
gentleman occupies his new and handsome
residence just completed.
Mr.. John HulScamp, who represented the
Guyton lodge at the Augusta encampment
OF the knights of Pythias, has returned and
reports a most enjoyable trip. John as
be is familiarly called, was once a soldier in
the Belgian army and makes a handsome
appearance in the new uniform of the order.
Guyton is on the eve OF a real sensation. 1t
Is said that the Baptist brethren are not in
full accord. The subject of open commun-
ion is being discussed, and it would seem
that Spurgeon mas following The leader
Of this innovation of well defined lines is
said to be earnestly espousing the cause,
contrary to the rules Of the church. He is
a gentleman noted for his theological
learning, and has always occupied an ad-
yanced position on affairs OF church as well
as in secular matters. The matter is said
to be pretty generally discussed among
these occupying an inside position, and that
it has also reached outsiders, who are not
Indifferent spectators to the lively scenes on
the inside. 1t Is further stated that steps
have already been taken looking to an in
vestigation of the conduct Of one of the
SpurEeon followers, who seeks to disturb
the serenity of the congregation by making
lnroads upon well-established doctrines of
the church.
On Tuesday night the anniversary cele-
bration Of the Andrew Chapel Methodist
Sunday school took place in Guyton, and
proved a very interesting and pleasant oc-
easiOn. The church was crowded from the
ater to the door. The alter decorations
were very handsome, the artistic arrange
ment Of the flowers rejecting great credit
upon the ladies engaged in the work. The
children of the Sunday school We're neatly
attired in white dresses, and, accompanied
by their teachers, marched up the aisle
chanting a sweet hymn, and took position
in the front pews bearing their
beautiful banners aloft. Shortly
after o'clock Mr. Angus Bird,
the superintendent, announced that the
celebration would be opened with the
hymn, shout Aloud the Heavenly Chorus"
winch was we'll rendered. The presenta-
ton Of banners then took place. In the
absence Of the pastor, Rev. j. NJ. Lovett,
who was at the bedside of his sick wife,
Supt Bird read a scripture lesson. Master
DAME Heidi entertained the assemblage
with recitation, which was delivered in a
very oreditable style. Supt. Bird then
made bis report, showing tie school to be
IN a fourishing condition. with an i'm
proved attendance. He complimented the
teachers 70 efficiency and the school for
prompt and regular attendance. His com
phmentary illusions to the faithful work of
Mr. G. d. Rodgers in the infant class was
Weil-meTited
The tenth annual celebration of the
Lnugham Sunday School Association was
he'd at Springfield yes erdaY, and was
largely attended; in fact, the crowd was
estmated to be between 1000 and 1900
Inc exercis were very interesting. The
numerous schools, under charge OF their
superiutendents and corps of teachers,
formed in the beautiful grove and
marched with banners to the camp
ground pavilion, where the exer
cises were opened with prayer by Rev.
Jacob Austin Afterward the varions
schools, rs they were called out, marched up
TO the altar, aud sang their celebration
selection. This interesting programme was
continued until many Of the schools had
sung A. Z. Bird, secretary Of the associa-
uon, then read a most interesting report,
showing he number in attendance during
tIe year ot each school and the increa e. as
also the number of deaths which had occurred
SINCE the last meeting. This report showed
most gratifying increase in number, as
wen as OF the efficiency Of the work. The
singing OF hymns by the various schools
were then continued until all had been
neard Rev. Austin, the chaplain, then
Introduced George B. Cromer Esq, mayor
VI Newterry, s. c.. who gave the children
oue Oh the most interesting talks ever heard
~ lus Sunday schools. he related many
IHIafesting anecdotes and pleased all whose
p.s sure 1t was TO hear the gifted son
vi t4e Palmetto state. Mr.. Cromer is a
eeAiIeman Of fine presence, and is evidently
nome when speaking to the Sunday
S.Hooi children. At the conclusion Of the
syeAdld address dinner was announced,
"Nsh the large crowd scattered in groups
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