ST ANDREW’S SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 319, 27 October 1875, Page 2

ST ANDREW’S SUNDAY SCHOOL.

The anniversary services in connection with the above Sunday school, took place in St. Andrew's Church, on Sunday last, when the pastor, the Rev. W. H. Root, preached two appropriate sermons. The discourse in the morning was expressly prepared for children, of whom there was a large number present. There was also a large atteudanee of parents and of the ordinary worshippers. The children sat in front of the pulpit, according to previous arrangement. Mr. Root selected for his text, the fifth verse of the fiftythird chapter of Isaiah “ He was wounded for our transgressions ; He was bruised for our iniquities,” which subject the rev. gentleman treated in his usual lucid and impressive style. The singing consisted principally of selections from Bateman’s Sunday School Hymns—the children heartily engaging therein, and manifesting no small proficiency in the art. The evening service was more largely attended than that of the morning—the church being quite full. The children again took a prominent part in the service—“ Hold the Fort” being one of the Hymns sung. The pastor preached on the duty of parents to their offspring, were spared to roach the years of maturity

pointing out the grave responsibility tha: devolved upon them iu bringing up their families, and the necessity for setting th t . best example before them, so that if they and discretion they would be found walking in the fear of the Lord. A col. lection, amounting to £7 10s. in aid of the Sunday school, was made.. On Monday evening an excellent tea provided by the ladies of the congregation took place in the Masonic Hall. Nearly 160 children partook of the repast. The price of admission was fixed at the lowest possible figure, so as to give an opportu. nity to all the children in town, without reference to religious deuominationalism, to attend. After tea Mr. Crawford exhibited his magic lantern to a large audience consisting of children and adults. Of the views exhibited the “Prince of Wales’ tour in the East,” “Robinson Crusoe and “Aladdinandliis wonderful lamp,” elicited great applause. Much merriment was created by the chrouiatrope beiug made to travel round the room. All the views were shown to th: best advantage, and Mr. Crawford v.»i highly complimented for the consuuu. mate skill displayed by him ih- exhibiting them. During the evening pieces were suug by the children. At the close of the proceedings three hearty cheers were respectively given for Mr. Crawford, for the ladies who provided the tea, for the Rev. W. H. Root, and for the parentsToe proceeds of the tea tickets, including what was taken at the door for admission of adults, amounted to £5.