Iron County register., 1896-07-02
THE Great Sunday School Jubilee

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Under the auspices of the St.
Louis Sunday School Union. in the
Convention Auditorium, Saturday af-
ternoon. June 9th, 1896. Singing by
a Select Chorus of 5000 scholars. con-
Quoted by Mr.. r. o. Bolt. Motion
and other songs by 1000 primary
scholars. A Great Demonstration of
10000 Sunday School scholars wilt
participate In the Grand Chorus, ac-
companied by Prof. Bafnnno's Military
Band" d"-is the way it was announced
on the programme, and was carried
out accordingly. Those who were
there viii have something pleasant to
think about for long time, and those
who did not go and could have gone,
do not know what they missed
As stated above, the Jubilee was
held IN the Convention (Republican)
auditorium, which has galleries for
the audience on four sides above and
| below. The primary scholars were
seated on a platform the whole length
OF the floor space below, which is
about twice as long as broad, and in
which the chorus sat. The chorus
was apparently in three sections, the
middle faced the north, while the 9TH
ers faced east aud west toward the
centre.
Exercises began about $50 o'clock
with beautiful music by the band,
which also played accomplishments
to the singing instead of piano or
organ. The Doxology was sung by
the whole congregation. Can you
imagine $4,000 or more people sing
ing that grand old hymn? Rev. John
Weston led in prayer, after the sing
ing of two choruses.
Special mention must be made of
The Sunday School Army
"March along together firm and true,
For 10, the world is ever watching you:
Be brave and bold upon the battle field,
Determined that the foe shall yield"
The first section (easD sang the first
line, the second (wesD sang the second
line, and the middle section the third
line, all joining on the fourth, and all
in union.
''Long and loud the bugle call is soundingl
Sin and wrong are everywhere abounding;
Forward all along the line resounding,
Bids us march away"
This song was encored, and last
verse re peated.
Clarence Cosby, boy only six years
of age, stood up on chair and sang
so that he could be heard all over that
great building, ''Iu thy love-" ac-
companied by the band, which played
very softly. Chorus sang by singers.
He was encored and repeated last
verse.
His Exeelleney. VIM. J. Stone.
made an address, which rather bored
the audience because he could not be
heard, and he spoke so long. He was
warmly applauded when he appeared,
and often during his address.
After singing two or three choruses,
His Honor, Mayor Walbridge came
forward to make an address, and such
an ovation as he received! He was
applauded for four minutes by clapping
OF hands and the air seemed full of
handkerchiefs waving. Why was he
so warmly received? Because in this
day of political corruption he is true
Christian man and the people are
proud of him. His speech was short
and right to the point, and pertinent
to the occasion.
The Primary class sang motion
song, where He Leads Me-" and an
other motion song, which were well
taken. An address was made by Rev.
DIR. George Matthews, Pastor OF Gen.
tenary church.
Two more choruses, '.Let Little
Sunshine in" and ITO the Harvest
Field" was followed by a National
Hymn, ''God Bless our Flag" sung by
thirteen young ladies in white, carry
| ing flags, and chorus by all.
Benediction was pronounced by Rev.
Frank g. Tyrell. The band played
and every body went away feeling that
they had Witnessed one of the grand
est sights that is possible to be seen
on earth.
This is very poor description OF
that great event. but hope it will give
some idea OF it. Yours, Truly, Q. G.
awarded