BRETHREN AND SISTERS: - One year ago you selected me to be Superintendent of the Sabbath School, and in accordance with the requirements of the church I am now to render a brief account of my stewardship. The position is one of such great responsibility that I shrank from assuming it, and had it not appeared to me to be in the line of duty, I should have certainly declined to attempt to fill the place. As it is, my work has been but imperfectly done. God has been extremely good to our school in many respects, not the least of which is the guardian care that has permitted so few of our number to be called away by death. But two members of the school have been summoned hence during the year, viz.: Mrs. Hannah Mariott, who died suddenly, August 3d, 1882, in the 57th year of her age, and Almond Benoit, who was transplanted to the Master's garden on the 29th of March, 1883, at the tender age of 6 years. Three others, who were formerly connected with the school, have deceased during the year, viz.: Mr. Galen C. Draper, May 7th, 1882, in his 25th year; Jerome Thomas, June 12, 1882, in his 21st year; Mrs Jennie McVey Campbell, September 10, 1882, 33 years old. There has been no particular change in the management of the school; the general plan of operations has been that upon which the school was started. The attendance has been good - not quite as large as that of last year, - the average being 238, instead of 240; but there have been many stormy Sabbaths during the winter, which have had some effect on the attendance. The teachers have been very punctual in their attendance. During the year an excursion was made to Roger Williams Park, which was fully attended, and proved a source of enjoyment to all. In accordance with the recommendation of the committee appointed by the church, a new singing book was introduced, "Spiritual Songs," and a sufficient number furnished so that all who desired might join in that part of the service. The music and words are both of a higher order than is generally found in such works, and though perhaps less attractive to the casual observer, yet calculated to improve the taste as well as benefit the soul. Commendable progress has been made in learning the tunes, and it is believed that the change cannot but result in good. The teachers meetings have been held Tuesday evenings, at the house of the Superintendent, and though it has been quite a long walk for some, yet the attendance has been quite large, and it is believed that the meetings have been interesting and profitable. Deacon George E. Allen has kindly remembered us twice during the year by sending a welcome donation. May the Lord render to him double for all he has done for us. I desire to return my thanks to the Assistant Superintendent, Mr. William N. Angell, for the cheerfulness and zeal with which he has been ready to assist me at all times. The Secretary and Librarians have also promptly discharged their duties. The teachers have not only been faithful and efficient in their work, but have with courtesy listened to any suggestions, and have endeavored to carry out whatever plans have been proposed. We are under obligations to Mr. W. H. Tracy for the valuable assistance he has ren-
