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June 10th, 1861 AD (search for this): chapter 17
once in three months in 1858-1859, at which times essays were read, articles in denominational papers discussed, etc. In 1860 a clock was purchased at the expense of $5; and although our present clock is not the one, it might be, as much of its youthful fastness has disappeared, and it is inclined to be a little behind the times. For some purpose not made clear in the records, a number of slates were bought in 1860, probably for the use of the younger scholars. And an item in the June 10, 1861, record, requesting the sexton to furnish a pail of water at each session for drinking purposes, shows that the principles and water imbibed in those early days so impressed the young minds that to-day Somerville heads the van of cold water cities in Massachusetts. The records of 1862 bring to our minds the unhappy event which called so many of the young men from their homes. Several officers and teachers resigned that they might help uphold the nation's honor, protect the Stars and
January, 1870 AD (search for this): chapter 17
provided to convey the school. It is evident the parish did not run the fairs at first, as several mentions are made of profits from fairs, and donations of part of such, to the parish. Superintendent Charles Williams was succeeded in 1865 by his son, Charles Williams, Jr., who served eight years. In 1868 the church was burned, and the school for a time was obliged to meet in the Prescott schoolhouse or the town hall (now city hall). The first reunion of teachers occurred in January, 1870; and in October of that same year the school for the first time began its sessions at 12 m. The humanity of the teachers of that day is clearly shown by a vote which they passed, allowing a certain young lady the use of the school piano for practicing. There were no houses near the church at that time, and the girl lived in a thickly-populated section. Such deeds as this have done much for the advancement of Christianity! The International Lessons were not fully adopted until 187
January 24th, 1854 AD (search for this): chapter 17
y leisure moments were spent in reading history, and my ideal successful man was one who could write history. Thus it was, when invited to write the history of the Sunday School, I inwardly congratulated myself, and said, Now is my time; at last the long-sought — for opportunity has come. Alas! I little realized, to use a Gilbertian phrase, that an historian's lot is not a happy one. With great enthusiasm I started to read the report of the first teachers' meeting, which occurred January 24, 1854; but during the eight or nine hours which were spent in perusing the records of fifty years, my enthusiasm gradually oozed away, but my respect for historians increased. To discover the interesting points in the school's history is like hunting for the proverbial needle in the proverbial haystack. As near as I can learn, Charles Williams and Edwin Munroe were the prime movers in the establishing of the school, and the first meetings were held in the building now used as the office o
October (search for this): chapter 17
the school. It is evident the parish did not run the fairs at first, as several mentions are made of profits from fairs, and donations of part of such, to the parish. Superintendent Charles Williams was succeeded in 1865 by his son, Charles Williams, Jr., who served eight years. In 1868 the church was burned, and the school for a time was obliged to meet in the Prescott schoolhouse or the town hall (now city hall). The first reunion of teachers occurred in January, 1870; and in October of that same year the school for the first time began its sessions at 12 m. The humanity of the teachers of that day is clearly shown by a vote which they passed, allowing a certain young lady the use of the school piano for practicing. There were no houses near the church at that time, and the girl lived in a thickly-populated section. Such deeds as this have done much for the advancement of Christianity! The International Lessons were not fully adopted until 1877, although partial
September (search for this): chapter 17
after a long and meritorious service, have lately been retired, and the members of the school can devote more time to the spirit of the law in the absence of these embellishing letters. Rev. W. S. Ralph, then the pastor of the church, acted as superintendent during 1878-1879; and while under his administration, in January, 1879, the school celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with appropriate exercises. Fred Farnsworth was elected superintendent in January, 1880, but resigned in September of the same year, being succeeded by Mr. Murch, who merely filled out the unexpired term. At the annual meeting on January 5, 1881, Irving Smith was elected to the position, and served two years; after which Augustus Hodgman occupied the place with marked success for five years, followed by George M. Stevens, who served during 1888-1889; Seth Mason in 1890; Arthur W. Glines, 1891 to 1895, inclusive; and A. A. Wyman from 1895 to the present time. In 1895 the school reached high-water ma
1859 AD (search for this): chapter 17
til June, 1861, when a melodeon was purchased, a piano being substituted a year later. Sunday school concerts, as such, were unknown at first, but Exhibitions were held to which an admission was charged. These materially increased the treasury funds, evidently, as $200 were made on one occasion. A troublesome problem (which still remains unsolved) to increase the attendance at the teachers' meetings occasioned the changing of the gatherings from monthly to once in three months in 1858-1859, at which times essays were read, articles in denominational papers discussed, etc. In 1860 a clock was purchased at the expense of $5; and although our present clock is not the one, it might be, as much of its youthful fastness has disappeared, and it is inclined to be a little behind the times. For some purpose not made clear in the records, a number of slates were bought in 1860, probably for the use of the younger scholars. And an item in the June 10, 1861, record, requesting the s
1860 AD (search for this): chapter 17
well supplied with books than on any other one department. In the early days an appropriation for its maintenance was made nearly every year. One small item in 1860 is rather amusing: money to buy slippers for the use of the librarians during the session of the school. They wore them, too, I believe. Picnics were also in gnging of the gatherings from monthly to once in three months in 1858-1859, at which times essays were read, articles in denominational papers discussed, etc. In 1860 a clock was purchased at the expense of $5; and although our present clock is not the one, it might be, as much of its youthful fastness has disappeared, and it is inclined to be a little behind the times. For some purpose not made clear in the records, a number of slates were bought in 1860, probably for the use of the younger scholars. And an item in the June 10, 1861, record, requesting the sexton to furnish a pail of water at each session for drinking purposes, shows that the princi
1862 AD (search for this): chapter 17
inclined to be a little behind the times. For some purpose not made clear in the records, a number of slates were bought in 1860, probably for the use of the younger scholars. And an item in the June 10, 1861, record, requesting the sexton to furnish a pail of water at each session for drinking purposes, shows that the principles and water imbibed in those early days so impressed the young minds that to-day Somerville heads the van of cold water cities in Massachusetts. The records of 1862 bring to our minds the unhappy event which called so many of the young men from their homes. Several officers and teachers resigned that they might help uphold the nation's honor, protect the Stars and Stripes from insult, and, with God's help, save a nation from disruption. At Christmas, 1863, a collation and tree were given to the children, and something of this sort has been practically a yearly occurrence ever since. During Anniversary Week in the sixties (and seventies, also, per
January (search for this): chapter 17
the vestry walls. These mottoes, after a long and meritorious service, have lately been retired, and the members of the school can devote more time to the spirit of the law in the absence of these embellishing letters. Rev. W. S. Ralph, then the pastor of the church, acted as superintendent during 1878-1879; and while under his administration, in January, 1879, the school celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with appropriate exercises. Fred Farnsworth was elected superintendent in January, 1880, but resigned in September of the same year, being succeeded by Mr. Murch, who merely filled out the unexpired term. At the annual meeting on January 5, 1881, Irving Smith was elected to the position, and served two years; after which Augustus Hodgman occupied the place with marked success for five years, followed by George M. Stevens, who served during 1888-1889; Seth Mason in 1890; Arthur W. Glines, 1891 to 1895, inclusive; and A. A. Wyman from 1895 to the present time. In 1895
1865 AD (search for this): chapter 17
practically a yearly occurrence ever since. During Anniversary Week in the sixties (and seventies, also, perhaps), mass meetings of all the Sunday School children in the Union were held at Music Hall or Tremont Temple, and special cars were each year provided to convey the school. It is evident the parish did not run the fairs at first, as several mentions are made of profits from fairs, and donations of part of such, to the parish. Superintendent Charles Williams was succeeded in 1865 by his son, Charles Williams, Jr., who served eight years. In 1868 the church was burned, and the school for a time was obliged to meet in the Prescott schoolhouse or the town hall (now city hall). The first reunion of teachers occurred in January, 1870; and in October of that same year the school for the first time began its sessions at 12 m. The humanity of the teachers of that day is clearly shown by a vote which they passed, allowing a certain young lady the use of the school pia
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