The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-18
HGC DIES. ALLELUIAi
An Unparalleled Celebration ofths Annivcr-
sary Of the Resurrection-Tbe Elaborate
Decoration Of the Houses OF Worship
Rare Exotios and Gems OF Music.

An Unparalleled Celebration ofths Anniver-
sary Of the Resurrection-The Elaborate
Decoration Of the Houses OF Worship
Hare Exotios and Gems Of Music.
The Easter festival was perhaps never observed
moregeneraly or with greater solemnity throughout
our metropolis and Its surrounding cities than res
terday. Churches OF all denominations made pre-.
parAtions TO celebrate the anniversary OF the
rection either with ceremonies Of symbolic signin-
cancs or resurrection sermons. The altar and sane
tuary OF every Episcopal and Roman Catholic church
were redoent with the perfume Of thousands Of rare
and beautiful exotcs In the Catholic churches hun
dreds Of wax tapers and Jets OF gas famed amid this
floral wreath, and flashed their light over the affairs
and pictures, now stripped Of their mournful Lenen
drapery. and decked with every symbol Joy. Con.
spicuously on the ef In mont OF the altar Of the
Blessed Virgin. stood the new pasehal candles, sym
bolic Of the Light OF the World the Risen Saviour.
Among the numerous sermons preached upon the
subject ofthe resurrection perhaps the most original
treatment Of the theme was made by the
Rnv FATHER uUDoN,
Jesuit, at st. AIMS, Chancellor Pres tons church
His text was from 117th Psalm "This Is the day
which the Lord hath made Let US be glad and re-
joics therein Alleua I" Tie subject was the three
alleluias, pronounced with 9 rising infection on
each by the Prizes I, In tie "Mass OF the Resurrec
tion," on Holy Saturday, as typical, nrst, Of the
rejoicing over the souls who have been purified with
the sacrament OF pensnce; second, OF the JOY Of
the ssyiour's resurrection aud proof OF His God.
ship In breaking the bands OF death; third, over
the second advent OF Chrst at the end OF the world
Il was . delicately veiled JesuitUal defence OF
the symbolic and rituslistc ttting Of the sncien
church. Tie ceremonies arf music NJ iris cnurcb
were IN tho purest TASTE and rubicair o1se,. Chan
cslor Preston celebrated tho solemn nlg Llsss
sisted By the Rev. Bathcrs PoO,e and DcsJarOine
Deacon and sub-Deacon. A vol trained Young
Acoiyte, Master scannei, conducted the IrDces-ion
as master Of ceremonies. Among the norai docora.
hons wns Papal tiara, composed Of rare flowers OF
varied colors surmounted by q beautiful cross OF
creamy white tuberoses. This was placed above
tho tabernacle.
The music was superb. A full orchestr, and
Mass. Beethoven gAdario Movements was Jasper per.
formed by Sarasate, the celebrated volinist, before
the 0ae.tcry During that I GereI.ny Miss De Brau.
aud tne effect Ernanis Agnus Del " was superb
This fine choir, generally too cold warmed up beau
tifullv on this occasion, and did themselves Infinite
credit
OLD TRINITY,
celebrated the day by ringing six " Easter Carols"
with her sweet Ginning bells. The church was
magnihcently decorated with evergreens and flow
ers.
ST. ALBAS's CHURCH,
the te mpic OF the Ritualsts, enlivered with i've
service. Of great heaoty and sisnincance. a large
the 1orh embellishments. Father Morrill, preached
the sermon. Father Moves celebrated Holy Com
munion, assisted by Fathers Morrill, and Downey.
deacon and sub-deseon. Thurilers and choir boys
were In attendance.
The "Kyrie" "Agnus Del" Gregorian Chant"
"Credo,', and other musical services were exceed
ingly Catholic in style.
oRAcB cHuRcH
was the most beautifully decorated Episcopal Church
probably in the city The principal floral orna-
mens were cross three feet In height OF white and
red and two anchors to match each side
OF the chancol. Morgan's Cdrst our Passover
was superbly rendered by Madame Bodstein, sopra-
The "Te Deum," by Warren, and Handlers
"Comfort ye my People" sung BY Slmpson, were
magnificent. The Rev. DR.. Potter preached.
ST. STEPHENS
adorned with STUDIED sim pcitv. eoproslipg the
cosby magn ihcenco of the exotic bouquets. One on
the altar OF the Blessed Virgin bore tie legend
Mary" In yioets, on ground OF comelias; an.
other, on ~. Josoph's altar, was OF camellas and
red carnations, bearing the legend Joseph"
Millard's Mass was clever, but disappointed those
who expected such composition as Carl Anschuiz's
last CHRISTMAS Mass. Nine. de Lussan bore on most
OF the honors, tie mass being arranged principally
for soprano effect.
DR.. McGlynn preached. DR.. Mcswesny celebrating
solemn ligh mass assisted ~ Fathers Grifin and
Heury, deacon and sub-deacon.
ruE CHURCH or THE sArIvIrY,
Roman Catholic In Second avenue, was most taste.
fully decorated Tie choir, though newly formed,
acquitted themselves finely. They were supported
by double quartette and chorus. The " Ave
Maria" solo soprano, during the oieroy, was sung
with taste and sympathetic iervor Dy Nile. Rokohl.