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" You are earnestly requested to attend a meeting to be held in the lecture room of the church, on Friday evening, June 8, 1875, at 8 o'clock, for consultation in reference to our Sunday school.
"By order of the teachers :
"H. C. DAVIS, Secretary."
Only seventeen teachers appear on the roll of the
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school preceding the close of Rev. H. B. Belmer's pas- torate in 1874. They were the following: Rev. H. B. Belmer, Mr. Thomas F. Pendel, Mr. Jno. F. McClain, Mr. George F. Muth, Mr. Joseph L. Enderle, Mr. M. Sprague, Mr. J. H. Kuehling, Mr. Robert B. Kinsell, Miss Emina Eckloff, Miss Hettie R. Linkins, Mr. D. D. Tilton, Miss C. R. Noerr, Miss Mary Linkins, Miss Kate S. Pratt, and the Misses Mary Butler and Jennie Wyndham, primary teachers.
When Rev. Mr. Domer entered on pastoral duty in November of 1874, six of these teachers had dis- appeared and gone elsewhere. An entire enrollment of about 60 constituted the little remnant of the flour- ishing school of a few years before; and with this little remnant the process of reconstruction and rejuvenation had to begin. This is, therefore, the starting point from which to calculate the growth of the school in its progress to the proportions which it now presents as one of the signalizing factors of this semi-centennial anniversary.
The Secretary's Slip for September, 1875.
This is the earliest record of that year now to be found, and this shows an average attendance of 72, and the class offerings for the month, $8.72.
This was increased in October and November to an average attendance of 90, and in December to 99. Dur- ing these months there were ten classes, and the class offerings averaged a little over $3.00 per Sunday. In 1876 the largest attendance was on the 4th Sunday in May, with 145 present ; the offerings of the 12 classes of the school for the year amounting to $162.61.
The following persons were teachers during this time: Rev. Mr. Domer, the pastor, Bible class ; Miss Mollie Davis, Miss Ida Schneider, and Mr. John C. Parker in the Primary Department ; the other classes were taught
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by Mr. John H. Kuehling, Mr. John F. McClain, Mr. George W. Linkins, Mr. Albert F. Fox, Miss Ida Reamer, Mr. Lewis H. Meyers, Miss Kate Schneider, Miss Annie Schneider, Miss Hettie R. Linkins, Miss Eulalie Domer, Miss Fannie French, Mr. Albert J. Weigle, and Rev. A. H. Myers. Some of these served for a short time only. The secretary at this time was Mr. Harry C. Davis.
The star month of the year was May, the average at- tendance being 135, and the offerings in April amounted to $23.28. The enrollment of the school at this period was 14 teachers and 140 scholars, a total of 154, of which number 56 were members of the primary class. Mr. John C. Parker's service in this class began in January, 1876, as did that of Miss Mollie Davis and of Miss Ida Schnei- der. Mr. Parker continued in this class until November, 1877, inclusive, and Miss Ida Schneider to the latter part of 1878. She was followed as a teacher in the pri- mary class by Miss May Parker.
The records for the year 1877 are incomplete. A slip for the month of January gives the average attendance at II0, and the offerings for the month, $13.02. On July IIth of this year, at a meeting of the teachers called to- gether after the session of the school, Mr. George W. Linkins resigned his position as assistant and acting superintendent, and a committee was appointed to can- vass the church for a person to fill the office. This committee consisted of Messrs. John C. Parker, John F. McClain, and George F. Muth. Mr. Linkins vol- unteered to retain his position until a suitable person could be selected for the place.
The records for the early part of 1878 are very incom- plete, the only paper on file being a slip noting the at- tendance of the primary class during part of that time, which was as low as 14 and as high as 38. The primary teachers in January were Miss Mollie Davis and Miss
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Ida Schneider. Miss Grace E. Fox, now the superin- tendent of the Primary Department, was then a scholar under the care of these teachers in 1878, as were also Miss Margaret R. Fox, Miss Minnie McCormick, Misses Minnie, Ida, and Maggie Geutner, Miss Jennie Barron, Miss Minnie Brower, Miss Mabel Griffith, Mr. Howard Griffith, Mr. William Belt, Mr. J. Granville Meyers, Mr. Ferd. Schneider, and Mr. Frank Brower, all of whom are yet members of the school.
Lucius D. Alden, the present superintendent of the school, entered upon the duties of his office July 1, 1878, and has been in continuous service until this time. The school has been steadily growing under his administra- tion until it has gained its present strength and its present admirable working order. Our records since then have been more carefully kept, and the results are embodied in the present history of our Sunday-school work.
1878.
On July 7, 1878, at the regular session of the Sunday school, Lucius D. Alden, a former member and teacher, 1867-1870, who had been absent from the city for eight years and had recently returned to reside here, was present and took part in the closing exercises. After the school was dismissed, the officers and teachers hav- ing been called together for a few minutes, transacted the following business:
Mr. Thomas Pendel, superintendent, resigned, and, on . inotion of Mr. John C. Parker, Mr. Alden was duly elected superintendent of the Sunday school. He ac- cepted the position and at once entered upon the duties of the office, although at that time a member of the Memorial Church, having handed in his letter prior to this date.
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Now, with distinct remembrance of former member- ship in St. Paul's Sunday school, when at the height of its greatest prosperity under Mr. A. S. Pratt, and impressed with the opportunity and necessity for the work, the new superintendent, trusting in the Lord for all needed strength and guidance, gave himself to the work assigned him to do. He was much encouraged by the presence and assistance of a band of workers who, though few in number, yet were able and willing to assist in any direction he might suggest. Additional en- couragement was also received from the full and hearty cooperation of the pastor, Rev. Dr. S. Domer, himself a member and worker in the school.
Records fail to show the status of the school at this date, but the attendance of the primary, or infant class, on July 7, was 35 and the class offering 68 cents. The secretary's report, covering the second and third quar- ters of the year, begins with 76 present on the third Sunday in August, and 98 on the fourth Sunday. In September and October the attendance averaged 98, and on the second Sunday in November reached 109. No later record is found for this year. During this time the class offerings averaged about $3.00 per Sunday.
At the Christinas anniversary of the school, Sunday, December 30, an original design of the superintendent, entitled "Jesus, the Star of Bethlehem," was presented with class emblem offerings. A beautiful Bible was presented to the pastor, Dr. S. Domer, and a general feel- ing of enthusiasm prevailed.
The report at that date showed Mr. Clarence B. Rheem, secretary ; Mr. Albert F. Fox, treasurer; Mr. George F. Muth, librarian ; Mr. Jacob J. Decker, assistant; and Miss Delia Domer, organist and leader of music. The enrollment was 150 and the average attendance 97; the collections for the year $134.47, an average of $2.59 per Sunday, or 233 cents per member.
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1879.
At a meeting of the officers and teachers, held at the residence of Mr. A. F. Fox, January 24, the interests of the school were fully considered, and teachers' meetings, the library, attendance, etc., discussed. A blackboard for the school and a desk for the secretary were pur- chased. A committee was appointed to draft rules for the government of the school.
At the next meeting, February 5, a constitution was adopted, and the officers of the school were continued in office until the close of the current year, or until their successors were duly elected.
At a meeting, held at the residence of Mr. John C. Parker, April 30, Mr. Harry C. Davis was elected a teacher ; the order for the "Teacher's Journal " was increased to 24, and the improvement of the primary class-room decided upon. A sociable and a picnic were determined on, and a standing committee of benevolence was appointed, the pastor, Rev. Dr. S. Domer, the. sti- perintendent, Mr. L. D. Alden, Mr. John C. Parker, and Mrs. E. C. Opperman, as its members.
On October 17 a meeting was held at the residence of Mr. Albert F. Fox to make arrangements for the recep- tion of the superintendent and Mrs. Alden, on their arrival from Savannah, Ga., in which city they had re- cently been united in marriage. This reception took place in the lecture room of the church and was carried out with great success, and much enjoyed and appre- ciated by Mr. and Mrs. Alden. Many beautiful and useful presents were made them by the members of the church and school.
November 19 a social meeting took place at the resi- dence of the superintendent, and on December 13 the annual meeting was held in the Sunday-school room. A new organ was ordered purchased. Mr. Louis Meyers, teacher, resigned, and Miss Emma Palner, Miss Katie
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Decker, Miss Lillian Chancey, and Mr. Emil G. Schafer and Mr. Win. F. McK. Ritter were elected teachers. A new office was created, that of assistant superintendent, and Mr. Albert F. Fox was elected to fill the same. The otlier officers were all re-elected for the year 1880.
The Easter anniversary took place Sunday night, April 13, in the audience-room of the church, with an original design, "Jesus, the Light of the World," with emblem offerings by the classes. The following teachers and their classes took part in the exercises : Dr. S. Domer, Miss Eulalie Domer, Miss Kate Rawlings, Miss Emma Reiss, Miss Hetty Linkins, Mr. J. C. House, Mr. J. A. Weigle, Mr. A. F. Fox, Mr. John F. McClain, Mr. J. H. Keuhling, Mr. Louis H. Meyers, Mr. John F. Mankin, Mr. John C. Parker, Mr. J. H. McCormick, Mr. L. D. Alden's class from the Memorial school, who were present by invitation and took part in the exercises, and the primary class and its teachers, Misses Mollie Davis and May Parker.
The Christmas anniversary, on the night of Decein- ber 31, was one of the finest in the history of the school. " The Temple of Life," a beautiful design and exercise, was presented. The temple was 15 feet high, and so arranged as to be built by the classes of the school, in the presence of the audience, and was a most brilliant and successful affair. The Mt. Vernon quartette ren- dered choice selections.
The Roll of Honor, for perfect attendance, was insti- tuted this year, and the following names, constituting class I, were entered upon it : Julius Schneider, Louis Schneider, Mattie Barron, and Charles Krause. A Bible was presented to each.
The secretary's report showed the enrollment of the school 197, a net gain of 47 ; average attendance of 124, an increase of 27 ; and class collections $239.87, an average per Sunday of $4.61, or 334 cents per member
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per Sunday. The primary class numbered 66, or 1/3 of all. Four new classes were organized from it during the year.
During the early part of the year, exact date unknown, the following alphabetical list of the secretary shows the enrolled membership of the school, 169 in all :
Name.
No. of Class.
Name.
No. of Class.
Alden, L. D.
officer.
Gentner, Ida
I
Andrews, Lulu ...
I
Gentner, Kate.
7
Andrews, Maggie
8
Gentner, Maggie.
I
Baker, George.
3
Gentner, Mary.
12
Barron, Mattie ..
II
Gentner, Minnie
1
Barron, Jennie.
I
Gentner, Willie.
I
Bartels, Bella
II
Griffith, Mabel.
I
Belt, Eddie.
3
Haight, Eddie.
J
Belt, Willie.
I
Haight, Harry
3
Boyer, Ulysses
3
Harling, Fannie
7
Boyer, Jacob
3
Henley, James.
4
Boyer, Ellie
I
Hol on, Herbert.
4
Brower, Horace ..
4
Hood, W.
6 2 a
Brower, Frank
I
Houtz, Edith
8
Brower, George
1
Houtz, Emma
5
Brower, Laura
II
Houtz, Lulie.
Burket, Eddie ..
IO
Houtz, Willie
2 b
Burket, Lizzie
S
House. J. C ..
5
Calver, Irving
IO
House, Thomas
13
Campbell. J.
Cassell, Eddie.
I
Kelly, Elwood ..
2 a
Cassell, Eugene.
Kennedy, Edward
1 3
Chauncey, Ella
5
Krause, Charles ..
I
Clarkson, Edward.
IO
Krause, Harry.
I
Clarkson, Ella
I
Keuhling, J. H.
13
Colburn, Ernest.
I
Leninan, Jolin
6
Colburn, Josie.
I
Loeffler, George ..
10
Criswell, William
6
Losano, Richard.
8
Davis, Mollie
I
Mankin, J. F ..
4
Decker, Jacob ..
officer.
Mosheuvel, Anthony
2 b
Decker, Kate ...
5
Moshenvel, Nellie
Domer, Dr. S.
McClain, J. F.
6
Domer, Blair.
2a
McCollough, Kitty
5
Domer, Charles
4
McCormick, Flora.
I
Domer, Lallie
II
McCormick. Julia.
12
Donn, Eddie
2 b
McCormick, Minnie.
I
Eckhardt, Amy ..
II
McCormick, John H
14
Fainsburg, Edwin
McLean, Frank
4
Fanth, W
2 b
McWilliams. Elder
2 a
Fayman, Lizzie ..
12
Merrick, Addie ..
Fenwick, Daisy ..
I
Merrick, Fred ..
4
Fenwick, Stella
I
Meyers, Charles ..
2 2
Ford, Alfred.
I
Meyers, Clara.
5
Fox, Gracie.
I
Meyers, Frank
4
Fox, Maggie.
I
Meyers, Granville ...
I
French, Ada.
5
Meyers, L. H
9
French, Fannie
5
Mixon, Kate.
12
Gardner, Harvey
2 a
Mixon, Mary
11
Geib, Edith
I
Molair, Willie ..
I
Geib, Nannie.
I
Moore, Burton.
10
Gentner, Emma.
S
Mott, Kate.
7
Gentner, Fred
2 b
Muth, George
officer,
6
Davidson, Mary.
7
Luerrsen, Alice.
Dommer, Delia, organist
5
McCormick, John.
12
Colburn, Eddie ..
I
Lee, Cornelia
Brower, Minnie.
1
Hoover, William
Iredell, Engenie.
I
1
Fox, Albert F , officer
3
Meyers, Emma.
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Name.
No of Class.
Name.
No. of Class.
Nixon, Bertie.
I
Schley. Genorera
5
Nixon, Charles
Schneider, Annie.
5
Nixon, Jessie.
Schneider, Ferd
9
Opperman, Mrs. E. C.
8
Schneider, Julius.
6
Orino, George.
I
Schneider, Louis
6
Palmer, Emma
5
Schneider, Julia
Parker, Eddie.
I
Schutter, Clara.
7
Parker, Frank
2 b
Schutter, Jessie
7
Parker, J. C ..
2 b
Simpson, Charles.
13
Parker, Mamie.
I
Simpson, Massels
8
Parker, Mav ..
8
Simpson, Rose
8
Parker, Walter
I
Summers, Gracie.
12
Pendel, Alice
I
Tallmadge, Maud.
Pendel, Blanche.
I
Taylor, Leroy
10
Pitchlyun, Lee.
2 b
Thomlins, Grey
1
Pitchlynn, Sophie
5
Trebbi, Harra.
4
Rawlings, George.
6
Turtou, Willie.
IO
Rawlings, Kate
12
Weaver, Eddie.
6
Reed, Harry ...
9
Weaver, Emnia
5
Reese, Aline.
I
Weaver. John,
6
Reichenbach, Lottie.
7
Webel, Charles
5
Reiss, Emma
10
Webel, Chris
2 b
Rheem, C. B.
officer.
Weigle, Fred
6
Rheem, Lulu.
7
Weigle, J. A.
2 a
Rheein, Willie
9
Williams, Hester.
5
Schafer, Emil
22
Williams, Mamie.
I
Schafer, Minnie ..
7
1880.
January 7 Mr. Charles Webel was elected an assistant to Mr. J. C. House, teacher of the Bible class.
On April 16 Mr. John F. Mankin, an active member and teacher, while engaged in his work was accidentally killed. Suitable resolutions were prepared and an en- grossed copy was forwarded to the sister of the deceased. The Sunday-school room was draped in mourning, and a floral tribute ordered purchased for the funeral service. Mr. Charles H. Ourand engrossed the resolutions, and received a vote of thanks for the same. Mr. Ritter succeeded Mr. Mankin as teacher of the class.
April 28 the superintendent reported the average attendance as 147, and the average collections, $6.83; so far during the year a noted advance.
In September the Sunday school voted to carpet the lecture room,
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On December 27 it was decided that in addition to those members who had not been absent during the year, the names of those who could recite the titles of the lessons and the golden texts for the year at the close of the same should also be placed on the Roll of Honor, class 1, instituted in 1879.
The Easter anniversary, Sunday night, March 28, was noted by the "National Republican" of the 29th as "one of the most magnificent emblematic celebrations, so characteristic of the enterprise of the school and the enthusiasm of the superintendent." The decorations consisted of a gilded arch, covered with evergreen and surmounted by a crown of glittering jets of gaslights; beneath this towered a cross, also of evergreen, and so constructed that the classes contributed to its finish with boquets of flowers, from each of which stood out a letter of gold, which made the cross present a magnificent appearance, being entirely covered with flowers, with the mnotto "Our Saviour is Risen." Above the cross the words "Crown Him Lord of All" appeared with great brilliancy. After this, by a neat arrangement, the cross became an anchor, with the inscription " Alleluia."
The Christmas anniversary was noted by an original design by the superintendent, "Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life."
The report of the secretary gave 19 classes, an en- rollment of 201, and an average attendance of 135-all advance over the previous year. The primary class numbered 53. Miss Minnie Schafer was appointed the teacher of a class formed during the year. Twelve scholars were present every session, and six others were 011 the Roll of Honor for lessons and texts. The class offerings amounted to $316.75, an average of $6.09 per Sunday, or 41/2 .cents per member per Sunday, a noted increase over the previous year. During the year friends gave $25, with which were purchased 100 Bibles
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for the use of the school. The lecture-room was over- hauled and re-painted and new matting provided at an expense of $134.90, and the school pledged $300 for the year 1831 to aid in repairing the exterior of the church.
The highest attendance was reached on the third Sun- day in January.
The following were the teachers at the end of the year: Mr. Jolın C. Parker, Mr. J. A. Weigle, Mr. J. J. Decker, Mr. A. F. Fox, Mr. J. C. House, Mr. J. H. McCormick, Mr. J. F. McClain, Mr. L. D. Alden, Dr. S. Domer, Miss Mollie Davis, Miss May Parker, Miss Emma Reiss, Miss Kate Rawlings, Miss Eulalie Domer, Miss Minnie Schafer, Miss Emma Palmer, Miss Delia Domer, Miss Lillian Chancey, Miss Ella Chancey, and Mrs. E. C. Opperman.
1881.
In January Miss Annie E. Eckbert and Miss Fannie Harling were elected teachers. The attendance in- creased to 173 in April and 180 in December. Class offerings amcunted to $356.44, and the total receipts, $627.36. The enrollment increased to 219 and the average attendance to 150. The average class offering was $6.85, over 412 cents per member per Sunday. This was a gain in all directions over the previous year.
At the close of the year the subscription towards the church improvement was increased from $300 to $500, and a guarantee of $500 additional was made for the year 1882, inaking $1,000 in all pledged by the school for that purpose. Of this amount, $475 was paid during this year, and was mainly raised by means of the "dollar envelope," and by several entertainments given.
At the Easter anniversary, April 17, an original de-
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sign, "Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness," was con- structed with banners presented by the classes, and Rev. Dr. Conrad, editor of the Lutheran Observer, delivered an address.
The Christmas anniversary was one of unusual in- terest, and the superintendent was presented with a silver pitcher and cup by the ladies of the church. It was during the latter part of this year that Mr. I. N. Kalb became a member of the school, and the assistant teacher of Rev. Dr. Domer's Bible class. One teacher, Miss Kate Rawlings, resigned during the year.
1882.
The year 1882 was a mnost prosperous one from the first. Mr. I. N. Kalb became the assistant superintend- ent.
The Easter anniversary, April 9, showed an enroll- ment of 244, an average attendance of 166, with an average offering of $7.26. On Marclı 5, 192 were pres- ent, and the average for that month was 180. The "Evening Critic," in its account of this anniversary, stated "the floral decorations were simply superb, and the elegant and significant Easter design for the Sunday- school service by the superintendent, "Take up the Cross," was unsurpassed by anything of the kind in the city," and gave St. Paul's the credit of being a "live Sunday school." At the morning service the superintendent handed in his letter of dismissal from the Memorial Church and became a member of St. Paul's.
The anniversary at Christmas time was a most enjoy- able one, with appropriate exercises. "Jesus, our Star," was the design and object lesson.
The class collections amounted to $349.77, and the
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total receipts were $711. 38. During the year 125 copies of "Gem of Gems " were purchased, replacing "Songs of Faith," which had been used as a song-book for a number of years, and 25 settees were purchased for the additional seating capacity of the school.
In October Miss Delia Domer, the pastor's eldest daughter, who had been the efficient organist and musical leader of the school for nearly eight years, was married to Mr. John S. Alleman, of Harrisburg, and at the wedding, which took place in the church, the super- intendent, on behalf of the school, presented to her a silver service.
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1883.
At the annual meeting, held January 22, 1883, Mr. B: Frank Meyers was elected secretary, and Miss Annie E. Ourand, organist of the school. A vote of thanks was tendered the retiring secretary, Mr. Clarence B. Rheem, and ordered to be engrossed and accompanied by a suit- able testimonial presented to him for excellent and help- ful service during the last five years.
In April of this year the school was admitted to mem- bership in "The Sunday-School Union of the District of Columbia," and the superintendent was elected a inember of the executive committee of that Union, a position which he has retained to this time (July, 1893).
The Easter anniversary was observed on March 25 in the usual appropriate manner.
At the Christmas anniversary, December 30, the de- sign and object lesson, "Jacob's Dream," was noted by the "Critic " as the " best " of St. Paul's anniversaries. "The presentation and development of this beautiful design, until the mystic ladder stood out before the great audience in all its beauty and significance, was a
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scene of entertainment and instruction of 110 common kind."
The late secretary, Mr. Rheem, was presented with a large illustrated copy of the Lord's Prayer. The super- intendent, in behalf of Mr. Henry Tallmadge, presented to the church a memorial baptismal font in memory of his daughter Bessie, who died November 7, 1882, in the eighth year of her age. Dr. Dommer responded, and in behalf of the church accepted the gift. The font was then used for the first time by the baptisin of his grand- son, Domer Alleman.
The secretary's report showed the enrollment to be 246, average attendance 153, class contributions $417.52, an average per Sunday of $8.03, or 514 cents per member per Sunday. The balance due on the $1,000 in aid of the church improvement was paid during the year, and $27. 08 was sent to Rev. H. W. Kuhns, pastor of Grace Church, Westminster, Md., to aid in rebuilding the church, which had recently been destroyed by fire. This contribution was suitably acknowledged by him on behalf of his congregation. The highest attendance was 185, 011 December 2.
Mr. George F. Muth became a teacher, and took charge of a class organized April 15. Mr. I. N. Kalb, Miss Emma Meyers, Miss Mary Davison, and Miss Fanny Harling became teachers of classes newly organ- ized. On Sunday morning, November 11, 1883, the Sunday school joined with the congregation in cele- brating the 400th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther.
1884.
On April 14 the officers and teachers met at the resi- dence of Mr. A. F. Fox to open missionary boxes, and
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for other business and social purposes. Encouraging reports were made.
At a quarterly meeting held at the church, June 29, Mr. A. H. Nelson, the president of the Sunday-School Union, Mr. W. H. H. Smith, superintendent of the Western Presbyterian Sunday School, and the superin- tendent of St. Paul's, Mr. L. D. Alden, addressed the teachers on the results of the International Sunday- School Convention recently held in Louisville, Ky., and at which they had been present as delegates.
July 27, the attendance being only 75, the school was taught as one class by the pastor, Dr. S. Domer.
August 10 Prof. Harry C. Davis, former secretary, was present and addressed the school.
On October 9 "The Little Ones" was chosen as the paper for the primary department.
October 12 Mr. Louis Meyers, former teacher, was present and addressed the school.
On October 29 Mrs. E. C. Opperman and Miss Bettie Suman took charge of new classes organized from the primary department.
At the annual meeting, held December 14, the officers of the school were re-elected for the ensuing year.
The report of the secretary at the Christmas anni- versary showed an enrollment of 234, an average attend- ance of 158, or 2/3 of all. The average offering was 4.9 cents per member per Sunday. The 21 classes gave during the year $403.28 class offerings, or $7.76 per Sunday. The total receipts were $720.06.
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