The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10

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entWfned each pillar, while bou1detH nestled !
the base. The chancel was the principal attrac
ton and was deliberately ornamented. Festoon
and wresths covered the walls, and the altar va
q floral triumph. A stone cross, rising from
bed Of flowers, was itself covered with roses
The baptlsmal font, pulpit and reading desk wer
also deliberately ornamented. The former bore
pyramid OF white roses, on which, in bold relief
was a red cross. The decorations OF the entir
church were very attractive, and hard to surpass
The Rev. A. 7. Porter, rector OF the church, OIL
ciated, and delivered an impressive discourse OF
the resurrection, from the words Of st. Paul
"Christ the first fruits"
THE HuaUENoT CHURCH.
The decorations of this church, though not al
elaborate az. many of the others, were beau
tIfully arranged and admirably suited to the styl.
ana size OF the Interior. The %chancel, In the real
OF which stands the organ, was one mass OF dow
ers, arranged in q manner which reflected much
credit on the artistic taste OF the manlpulators
Over the reading desk, in letters Of gold, and
worked with green leaves, were the words
"Peace be unto you" The rails. OF the chance
and gallery were restooned with chains Of ever
greens, and ornamented with wreaths. The most
beautiful feature Of the dressing was q cross Of
delicate white roses and fragrant violets, which
was placed just over the entrance to the middle
aisle. The effect was much heightened By the
pendant baskets Of evergreens, laden with flow
ers Of every hue, ard disposed in the most graceful
manner to relieve the background Of the dark
evergreen. decorations. The flowers were all fresh,
and their suodued fragrance added. another
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The music was delightful, and the trio which
opened the service being especially well executed
The sermon by the pastor, Rev. @. S. Vedder, was
delivered In his usual affecting and happy sSyle
from the text 81 am the Resurrection and the
] LIght'-St. John, XII, 25th verse.
THR CATHEDRAL.
The Catholic churches. stripped Of the,emblem5
OF mourning with which they had lately been
clad, assumed rhelr brightest and most Joyous
aspect. The decorations, however, were confined,
In the main, to the al.ars aud sanctuaries.
AT the Cathedral Chapel. Queen street, the cen.
trail altar was ablaze with tapers cleaning forth
from amidst a dense mass Of fragrant spring
flowers with which all the more prominent por.
lions OF the sanctuary were adorned. Pontieca!
High Mass was solemnIzed by Bishop Lynch, as
sisted by Rev. Messrs. q. p. Northrop and Shad-
Ter. The Bishop also preached an excellent SER
mon from the Gospel OF the day (St. Mark, xvi,
| 1-sv.) The singing ny the choir was especially
fine, including Hlydn's Coronation Mass, an o
~Salutaris by Verdi, AMI an appropriate selection
from the Messiah. The music at Yespers, IN the
afternoon, was also very fne.
ST. MARY's oHURca.
The High altar and Lady altar were exquisltely
decorated with a prolusion OF flowers, and all the
noral ornaments were In the best possible taste.
High Mass was sung by the pastor, the Rev. G.
B. Northrop, who, taking as his text the Gospel OF
the day, preached q logical and instructive sermon
upon the proofs, Afforded by the resurrection, OF
the divinity OF Christ. The music at this church
was remarkably fine, both at High Mass and at
yespers. At High Mass the Kyrze, the SanctuS
and the A0nus DIE from Mozart's first Mass, and
the Gloria and Credo from Mercadante's Mass
were sung. In the afternoon Millard's Vespers
and Berge,s Tantum Ergo were sung. The IN
caraatus In,the dedo vas rendered wtthls tan.
derness and skill which Charleston has nsfetseen
surpassed.
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH.
High Mass was sung at this church BY the Rev.
MI. Carew. In consequence OF the sudden Illness
OF the revsred pastor, the Rev. DR.. Moore, there
was no sermon. ,s +
a wealth OF gorgeous flowers adorned the alta,s
and sanctuary, and the myriad wreaths and
bouquets were ample proof OF the zeal and pa
thence Of the ladies who had the decorations 10
charge.
This church was, as usual, decorated with great
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nect great credit upon the congregation.
At High Mass the pastor, the Rev. A. N. Folchi,
preached upon the present trials Of the church
and Its Supreme Pastor, showing that, as the Pom
til Is seen following Christ on Calvary, 80 the
church Is assured Of seeing him triumph over his
enemies. At nlgat there was a sermon by Bishop
Lynch. There was a crowded congregation at all
the services OF the day.
TIE WENTWORTH STREET LUTHERAN.
The interior OF this church was not decorated,
as usually 1t has been on the annual Easter festt-
val. Near the pulpit, and supported by the bap-
tismsl font, was q large basket OF roses OF all col
OILS, which attracted more attention, and appear
ed more beautiful, from being the only horal orna.
ment in the body Of the church. The attendance
was very large, and the galleries and body Of the
CuuECu NeEc ClOnuSu u NSASi $3.50
a large number OF visitors. The services were
conducted by the Rev. ". S. Bowman, and his
sermon was well in keeping with the occasion
Ills text was taken from the. 18th chapter OF st.
Mark, and 9Th verse: "And he saith unto them:
Be not atfrighted; ye seek Jesus OF Nazareth which
was crucifed; he is risen; He Is not here; behold
the place where they laid Him." The great sacri-
dee made for guilty man, the all.atonlng power
OF the death on the Cross, and the triumphant re.
surrection, were all impressed with Christian ear
nestness and fervid eloquence upon the minds OF
the hearers, who listened with a deep attention
worthy Of the solemn subject. During the regular
service eight persons were confirmed, and, ut It's
conclusion, the members partook OF the Lords
Supper.
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN, C'ENGLIsH EvANGELIcAL."J
The Rev. T. S. Boinest, OF Newberry. 8. O., ON.
ciated, and delivered an eloquent and appropriate
discourse from Matthew, 18th chapter, and part Of
9th verse "He is not here, for He Is risen as He
sald.n The church was largely attended. Easter
Sunday has always been q German festival, and
St. Johns bore testimony to the pious feeling
which actuated all who reiolced In the COM
memora lon Of the resurrection Of the Saviour. 1t
was beautifully ornamented with wreathes and
flowers. The galleries, pillars, and the body OF
the church were decorated with garlauds and
lestoons OF evergreens, moss and flowers. Each
chandelier had suspended from II q messy basket
died with flowers, and the globes were capped
with noral pyramids. The altar was fragrant
with flowers arranged most artlstlcally. A white
o-o.o In tho hacE Uround. or the ChanCel was