BICHMOND WESELEYAN SABBATH SCHOOL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 71, 22 March 1872, Page 2

BICHMOND WESELEYAN SABBATH SCHOOL.

The anniversary of 1872 was perhaps one of the best that has ever ever been held in connection with this School. Two excellent sermons were preached in the Church to large congregations on Sunday last, the preachers for the occasion were, in the morning, the Rev. J. Warren, and in the evening, the Rev. W. J. Watkin. On Tuesday the children attending tlie school had their annual treat, wbich appeared to give great satisfaction. The public tea was largely attended, followed by a crowded meeting. The chair was occupied by Mr. E. Dartnall. The Chairman s«id that the work of teaching in a sabbath school w«s not child's play, but that ifc required on the part of the teacher much patience, fervent zeal, and great firmness. Mr. J. Sayweli- (secretary) read the annual report and cash account ; from wbich we learn that the year just closed had been one of prosperity. The plain words addressed to parents by some of the teachers on the previous anniversary meeting had had the effect of stirring np the parents to pay greater attention to the religious training of their offspring, and the result had been not only an increase of scholars and teachers, but the attendance had been much more regular. Number of children attending the school 85, average attendance 66; tha accounts showed that nearly £13 had been spent on the purchasing of new bo k9 for the use of the school ; and after paying ali expenses asira'i balance remains in favor of the institution. The Rev. W. Rusz made an appropriate speech on tbe teachers' method, spirit, and reward, and concluded by moving the adoption of the report. Mr. J. Rose seconded the adoption of the report He said he was glad to hear of their success; it was particularly pleasing to him because he was himself for many years Superintendent of the school. He did not believe the world was getting worse, but that it was growing better and that ie would continue to grow better until righteousness covered the earth as the waters covered the great deep. The Rev. W. J. Watkin in a humorous speech illustrated with many anecdotes urged the young people before him to study and observe the works of God and and the Word of God. Men by study had found out many valuable truths. And by observation they had gained much knowledge. Mr. J. T. Smith spoke of the wide-spread influence for good that had been exerc'sed »nd that was still being exerted by the Sabbath school institution. That Society had been benefitted to a far greater extent than was generally admitted, by the labors of Sabbath School teachers. He referred in a fet-ling and graceful manner to the death of the late Bishop Fatteson, and said to what institution but the -'abbath School were we to look for worthy successors to the Bishop an t others like him who bad been stricken down while laboring in their master's service. Mr. Luxford exhorted the teachers to look for fruit, to watch for the salvation of the children and especially to guard against doing or saying anything that would have a tendancy to injure the mind and conduct of the child. Mr. T. Hammond said that the teachers had worked together harmoniously as with one heart and one hand, and that was one reason they had succeeded so well. He moved that the thanks of the meeting be given to Mr. Dartnell for presiding over the meeting.

Mr. Croucher seconded the vote of thanks ) , to the Chairman, and at the same lime took the opportunity of exhorting the parents present to do their duty by their children. j The Rev. W. Cannell proposed that the thanks of the meeting be given to those who had undertaken, and carried out so well, the arrangements for the anniversary. Mr. J. Bareness seconded the motion, and said a few words on the advantages of education, and remarked that however wise and learned a man might be, his education was incomplete without obedience to God's laws and submission to His will. The children sang several hymns in a creditable manner, led by Mrs. W. Cannel on the harmonium. This lady must have taken great pains in teaching the little ones to sing these beautiful Sabbath Chimes.