The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-18
CHURCH NOTES.
Celebration OF Eastcr-Day FIN the Epis.
copa7 and Catholic Churches.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES ELsEWHERE-BAP-
TfsNfs AND ADDITIONS IN THE METHOD
IsT AND BAPTIST OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
DoGGETr's CENTENNIAL ADDREss-sUS-
DAY-SCHooL MEETING, &C., &C.
Easter, the queen Of all the church festi-
walls commemorating the resurrection Of
Christ from the tomb after his crucifxion
and death, one OF the greatest and most Joy
Gus Of all days in the Christian Church, was
appropriately celebrated in this city. The
weather was clear and pleasant nearly all
day, though at times the clouds were threat
ening. The churches of all denominations,
but especially those of the Episcopal and
Catholic, were very well attended.
Easter is a favorite day with the ladies for
the donning of spring suits and bonnets.
The effect Of this was quite noticeable in
several congregations, and the brightness
and beauty Of the new bonnets and suits,
with their tasteful trimmings, laces, &C.,
were in perfect harmony with the surround
ings.
EPISCOPAL.
yesterday ut the Monumental church
always attracts large congregation, and on
Sunday there was an unusual number of
1 I'LL
doubt, by the expectation that there would
be fine music, while others went to see the
Easter floral decorations, for which this
church has become SO noted in the past few
years.
Rev. F. NJ. Baker, formerly rector Of
Grace church, read the morning prayer as
far as the ante-communion service, which
was read by DR.. Woodbridge. The pastor
preached an appropriate sermon from Co
lossians, Sd chapter, first five verSes-a part
OF the epistle. of the day.
The decorations were unusually pretty.
They were not elaborate, owing possibly to
the fact that the church is at this time drapcd
in mourning in respect to the memory Of the
dearly-loved Bishop Of the diocese. Upon
the front of the reading-desk there was q
beautiful star made OF pure white flowers,
while Immediately in rear OF the desk upon
the base of one Of the large pillars in the
chancel there stood several flower-potS con-
tanning lilies and white roses in full bloom.
Upon the front of the pulpit, almost under
the edge Of the Bible as it rested upon the
pulpit, appeared beautiful star OF flowers,
while Just under it, about the centre Of the
face of the pulpit, was symbolical cross Of
magnificent proportions made of rare and
costly flowers. In the background could be
seen the letters I. II. S., made Of immor-
tellcs and suspended under the Table
Of Commandments. But the most
striking feature Of the decorations is
yet to be mentioned, and that was the
baptismal font, which stands at the chancel-
rail and at the end Of the middle aisle. 1t
was more tastefully but less elaborately de-
corated than we have ever seen it before. 1t
was one mass of callah lilies of unusual
size-probably fifty were in the font-care-
lessly and yet handsomely arranged, pro-
ducing q splendid effect. Here and there
exquisite bouquets had also been placed be-
tween the lily-stems, which added to the
general appearance OF the font.
The music was, Of course, appropriate to
Easter-day; was very elaborate and fine, and
greatly enjoyed by all present. In the after
noon the pastor read the service and preach
ed, and at the conclusion OF the services the
beautiful flowers were sent to the sick OF
the congregation, as is the usual custom.
Large congregauons were In attendance
at st. PauPs church morning and night.
There were no floral decorations Of the sa-
cred editice. The pastor Rey. DR.. Mimi
gerode) preached a most excellent sermon
in the morning from Ephesians, fifth chap
ter and portion Of the fourth and fifth
verses" Awake, thou that sleepest, and
arise from the dead" The music selected
for the occasion was of high order, and it
was rendered throughout in fine style.
Besides the regular quartette choir, there
were ten singers in the choruses. MIR.
Poindexter, the organist, presided in his
usual mastery manner.
At Grace church Rev. Kinloch Nelson
read the service and preached upon the sub
ject OF the "Resurrection OF the body" Itwas
a finished and powerful argument from a
working and faithful pastor, and was greatly
enjoyed by all who heard it.
The music rendered at this church de-
serves special mention, and was probably
not surpassed by any in the city. Few, per-
haps, outside Of the congregation are aware OF
the skill and taste displayed by the admirable
young organist Of this church, Miss Katie
Mcra, only sixteen years Of age, but tho
rough musician, supported by carefully
trained choir, under the efficient director
ship of Captain William A. jenkins. Mrs.
e. c. Brown "a granddaughter Of Bishop
Moore) is the soprano, Mrs. jenkins alto,
and Mr.. e. S. Grant basso, at this church.
Captain jenkins, who is also the leader, de-
serves special credit for his persistent per-
sonal efforts to make the selections of music
appropriate and church-like, and in keep
ing the choir by systematic work in tho
rough practice.
Miss Mera is really an artistic OF great
merit. From an instrument far from per-
feet she produces volume Of sound and
sweetness, with accompaniment rich and
varied, and never a mistake in time or ex-
preston.
The programme was accurately and ele-
gantly rendered, evidently the result of
careful labor and practice.
The solos in the opening Easter anthem
Warren) by Mrs. Brown and Mr.. Grant
were especially beautiful, the Resurrec-
tion anthem being rendered by the latter