New-York tribune., 1869-03-29
EASTER.

character OF the occasion architectural ana personal
decorations OF rare beauty and profusion. Chase floral
emblems adorned the walls Of sacred temple and
Hood of yerna fashion revealed itself for the rst time
this year among the multitudes who thrOnged them In
addition 10 religious associations OF the period it pos
sesses keen secular significance anniversary
always appealing with force the feminine mind. II is
the Equinox Of the toilet The singular loveness OF the
weather yesterday brought it's Importance, in this
respect into strong relief and the innocent delights OF
youthful display suffered TO mDgle freely with the
austerer sentiments OF the community. The exterior
aspect OF feminine HewYork changed with the sud
denness Of kaleidoscope revolution. The memory OF
the past Winter regretlessly thrust for'n'
and laces and prodigalitIes Of fresh silks rusted
its monody. While the was gratihed py the
multiplied musical effects which resonant orchesHs anu
brilliant vOcalsts lent to the church ohors Tue eye was
charmed by the radiant aggregation OF luminous color
into which each assembage blended That some OF
the obseryances OF Easter of Pagan origin beyond
dispute and 1t is a suggestive fact that this
season marked, aud still marks, the begin
ming OF the Persian year, the chief feature
in the festivities Of which is the arraya Of the entire pop
ulace In new and gtterng attire. The identity OF Gus
tom between heather and sembarbarous race and the
enlightened inhabitants of city distinguished for all
the Christian humanites ours affords matter for Gu
riOus contemplation.
That so fair a day should be fairly greeted by all
classes OF persons was only natural The thoroughfares
ovornowed with contentment and happiness in human
form Of every age. The atmosphere charged with
health and every cOuntenance was Overspread with sun
light The Park was an oasis OF tranquil delights. From
dawn until nightfa the rosy influence OF early Springs
ethereal mildness," harmonizlng with the spiritual
sauettude Of the anniversary held gentle and benefcen
swsy over the whole people.
IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
All the churches OF the Roman Catholic faith
celebrated resurrection OF Our Saviour yesterday In
the usual imposing manner In all the churches the al
tars ere handsomely decorated natural mEWedS dd ~ & @
ents proper Easter Sunday. At St XHviers Church
Solemn Hsh Mass was celebrated at iOs o'clock Beeho.
Mass in being sung with fun orchestral aeeompa
the Mass was the Rev Loyzance the Society of
sp Sesns anu b FreSse1' y " ed Ibe sermoH taking for
ls subject the resurrection OF Our Lord, and found III
the Mass Father Loyzance was assisted by the Rev. v
Boaudeyin, Deacon and the Rev. W. Pardo suoDeaeon
Max Braun, the orgns OF the church. leading the beau
BeneSetion Of the Blessed socrdment and tie corgreg
tion dismissed. At the Cathedral or 81 PatcK the
servees TO commence every leading the church
filed with an eager tOng pressing IN xaih
lively arranged for mpressiveness The Mass ior tne
fayus Schmidt had secured in addition his regular
choir, the Cathedral Choral Society OF forty voices
There were also Nine. Chome, sopranos Mime. Werner
atO Mr.. H. Schmltz tenor end MI A. sohsri Ti pas; i
of the Elevation sung by Nine r Grosz, with Lhe
ieSdDg singers of the volunteer choir were Mrs NJ Ward
and Mise X Reed. Sopranos Miss Canary alto Messie'
tenOrs and Messrs J. Loughn, j. Carter ana Mm Eau
ming 6assos Solemn Ponreial Mass was celebrated Sy
Rev DR. STAIRS, VcarGeneral; Deacons OF Honor, DT
Altar the Rev Mr Baxter aud subdeacon Sr Canary;
First Master OF Ceremonies the Rev. rather M
appropriate were sung, the churchADens ned
AT stephena, as usual, the music was the prominent
feature and probably ne finest offered m the CITY
y, Pdn MOE, rWe Mass was sung in the morning
a In he Ger
Church of the Holy Innocents under Professor CHRIS
sung At Sc. Colunba's Mereandante's Mass was sung
and at St James's, ST. Mary, ST Tneresas 81 Michaes
s1S services la Msqe TaS o. al the % highest order e
At Christ Church the services opened with
81 - oTn o S and coming
ND the center singing the professional hymn Ens.
chanted by the priest and snndaysehool apblplon
bs ally hTns sn astss & S Ws then sung concluding
with the Professional Hymn. y SONS and dagghters let
sing" The floral ornaments were exceedingly beAutl,
full crown of white flowers crossed by band OF red
ones, the most noticeable There were also crosses
and stars IN flowers among the decorations
AT ST. ALBAN's CHURCH.
Curiosity doubtless impelled many persons to
swell by their presence the immense crowd which yeste
day hOcked the principal service at st. Albans Church
but curiosity did not bring together that smaller crowd
OF wOrshppers who after O'Clock were to be seen
hurrylng service books and manuals in hand along Lex
ington-Rve There was no procession no music nothing
20 attract the eye nothing draw the attendance Of
strangers for 1t simply low mass but the bulk OF
the congregation Of this little church improving
The opportunity OF making fasting communion and in
the knowledge that their devoOns not likely TO be
gntruded upon by sightseeing strangers Father Morrn
bad placed III each pew an earnest request TO visitors 10
behave though they were in the house OF GOd but
ad1ng from the behavior OF many Of the visitors at
High Mass yesterday, this reasonable requirement. is
either understood totally uDcarod for Near the
door, chatterng gigging, pointing with the finger and
row and then eXetedy standing up 70 get better view
of what was going on, was the order Or the day and
during OF the solemn parts OF the servicethe
communion OF the cODgregativn-@hOut $50 persons,
utterly regardless Of the pain they were iPs~ting on
thereby causing great confusion ana disturbance, ana
rendering 1t even difficult for many OF the intending
conlmunicants 20 reach the altar at all -
L tbe Lentep decorations had been removed, and the
chancel sanctuary OF tie little ehufch were decked
In AM the bright and Joyous garb Of Easter Two magnt
cent bououets white camelas stood on the altar Shelf
and two large pyramids OF white arams placed on
the floor OF the sanctuaTYthe altar being appropriately
Haipast 10 was the hour for the Great Function Of the
day Punctualy that time the procession consisting
OF the crucifer, chOrser, chormen, taper'Dearers,
thuTifer, aeolytes, and ceremOnarius, and the sub
and celebrant entered the church. sing
ing, Jesus Christ has risen to-day;" Father Morrill,
wearing a very beautiful laced alb and most costly
and magnificent chasube The chasuble was worked by
the Sisters OF ST. MaTgares Convent at East Gnsead
IN England, and fully sustains the reputation which
for the great beauty and delcacy Of their
Ii the gift OF member Of the congregation present
travelling Europe After the professional hymn the
tntrot for sung al tho termination OF which
the Priests advanced TO the altar and the celebration OF
Solemn High Mass began the music being set TO Mozarts
Twelfth Mass. Father Morrill, was Celcbrant Father
EOyes Deacon and Father Mines 6ub-DeacOn. Incense
was offered during the singing of the Gradual and the
GOspeller read the Gospel for the dag, attended
together with the Paschal light had been beautifully
illuminated with sacred emblems by lady Of the con-
Father Mines proceeded to the pulpit delivered
excellent sermon on the future great Easter OF the faith