The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-03

best record in all that pertains to a choir
boys duties attendance, behavior, re-
sponses and Improvement in singing. This
prize was "A warded 10 Master George Corn
well. The prize for the boy having worn
the blue ribbon the greatest number of
times during the year-the wearing medal
was awarded to Master John Dyer. The
prizes for attendance were awarded Mas
ters Herbert Person. George Klugg John
Bennett, George Metzgar, Fred Wiegand
and Clinton Gnann. The prizes for be-
havior were awarded Masters Fred Mich
OILS and Horace Everett. The prizes for
improvement in singing were awarded
Masters Hubert Davis, Byron Smith and
Willie Thee. The prize for re-
sponses in services were award
ed Master Lewis Flood. A spe-
cial prize for good behavior was award
ed Master Willie Roberts. Silver medals
for leading were awarded Masters Frank
Leon and Walter Murray. All of the
prizes except the watch were medals
After the presentation of the prizes to
the boys, Rev. Mr.. Strong made brief
complimentary reference 70 the exceptional
work of the organist and director of the
choir-Prof. S. M. White-during the three
years he has been connected with it and
in behalf of the Sunday school presented
him an envelope containing a substantial
testimonial. For three years Prof. White
choir, which he organized and has made
one Of the finest choirs In the South. The
testimonial is an evidence of appreciation
OF his efforts.
The rector announced the offering of the
school as s17S.T The total offerings for the
day were STOOLS. The festival exercises
closed with carol and the benediction.
st. PauI's Church.
There were three celebrations of the
holy communion al ST. Paurs Church, the
rector Rev. J. L. Seully officiating. One
was at o'clock. another at S:l5 and the
third after morning prayer at II O'Clock
At the three celebrations there were 2Ol
communicates. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with ferns and potted
plants, and among the decorations we're
three memorials to children. All the ser
vices were well attended and the music
was excellent
The rector was presented with hand
some eucharIstic vestments a chasub.e OF
brocaded silk and maniple, by a member
Of his congregation, and a number Joined
In presenting a handsome token of thei.
esteem and love
At the night service Bishop Nelson
preached and confirmed a class of eight,
cen candidates.
The Easter celebration of the Sunday
school was held in the afternoon at 4:3O
. CAoCh' ne OHeflng was IN funds ana
flowers. The children gave $114.75 to go TO
missions, and many flowers were brought
to be sent 40 the army hospital The fol-
lowing is the programme followed in the
celebration:
Professional, Welcome. Happy Morn
ing"
Evening prayer.
Carol Jesus Christ Is Risen To-day"
Apostles Greed and responses
Presentation of banners and offerings.
Carol, "Alleuia! Allemiar
officers reports.
Address by rector
Professional, 1.-THE Strife Is Der"
The secretary, Mr. w. B. Purses. re-
port was of interest and showed flourish
ing condition. The enrolment showed
officers, II teachers, 1856 scholars Of the
main school, and a. of the infant depart
ment making total of 201 connected with
the school. The attendance for ffty-one
Sundays was as follows: Officers. 1903;
teachers, ga; scholars, 4.043; visitors. 204
making total of 1880. The average at
tendance was as follows: Officers 81;
teachers 1913; scholars. 1914; visitors 4.
making the total average attendance each
Sunday SO. One scholar l,ttle Herbert
Gaillard, was lost by death.
At st. Mlchael's Chapel there was morn
ing prayer, sermon and the holy commun-
ion at II O'Clock and at O'Clock evening
prayer was said The services were con-
Quoted by ChaDlain StrIDpfa1lou