The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-04-02
STEVENS PLAINS uN1vERsA11sr CHURCH.


this church yesterday forenoon. The floral
decorations about the altar were very profuse
and beautiful. Behind the pulpit near the
wall, stood very large oleander in full bloom
Upon each side of the pulpit was high pyra-
mid of flowers, consisting of pelargoniums.
eeraniums and other varieties. In front was
fine display Of callas, with a profusion
Of ivy. Several baskets of flowers, wreaths,
and boquets adorned the tables, pulpit, &c. 1t
was the finest decoration ever in this church,
and reflected much credit upon those who had
it in charge. Rev. Geo. W. Bicknell of this
city (who supplies the Deering church regular
ly) preached from Matthew %, 9th: she is not
here, for he is risen," pointing out some OF
the lessons which the resurrection teaches. A
large audience was in attendance The music
by the very excellent qnartette, was very fine.
INDIA STREET UNIyERsALIsT CHURCH.
No attempt at elaborate floral decoration was
made at this church. Boquets, however,
adorned the pulpit, and a most magnificent
basket of flowers, from the center of which rose
a floral cross, rested on the communion table,
a tribute to the memory OF the late Mrs. Susan
S. Bryant Services appropriate for Easter,
were held in the afternoon. good audience
was in attendance. The music was elegant
and appropriate to the day. The pastor, Rev.
Geo. W. Bicknel, preached from the words
found in Acts l. Sd ana oh verses-"He
showed himself alive after his passion, being
seen forty days. and speaking of the things
pertaining to the Kingdom of God. And
when be had spoken these things, he was tax
on up
FREE STREET CHURCH.
The only decoration at this church was
large vase filled with beautiful callas, sur
mounted with large and fragrant bouquet
made up of fragrant exotics. 1t was placed
in front of the pulpit and the fragrance from
the flowers pervaded the remotest corners of
the church. The pastor, Rev. James Nc
Winnie, preached an excellent discourse upon
Christian service. The music, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Hawes the organist, was unusually
fine. At the close of the morning service four
candidates were received into the church BY
immersion.
CONGRESS STREET NJ E. CHURCH.
The ladies of this parish contributed large
number of beautiful pot plants, which were
arranged about the desk and in front of the
organ with good taste. There were several
large and beautiful callas, and one very
fragrant geranium. The fragrance filled the
entire church. In the morning there was a
communion service, and three persons were
admitted to the church. In the afternoon the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Sterling, preached an excellent
discourse, taking his text from Ecclesiastes,
x:1O-"Whatsoever thy hand find to do, do it
with all thy might
SECOND PARISH
The only decorations at this church was
basket of choice flowers. In consequence
Of the illness of the Rev. DR.. Carruthers
the Rev. L. a. Ferris, late of Gorham, preached
in the forenoon from the words found in
Matthew, 2Sth chapter, 9th verse: "Come see
the place where the Lord lay" and in the
afternoon from the text in Ephesians, LIST chap
ter, 10th verse-"Which He wrought in Christ
when He raised Him from the dead, and set
Him on His own right in the heavenly places"
&c. The music by the choir was appropriate
to Easter
HIGH STREET.
The decorations at this church were very
tasteful. The table in front of the pulpit was
surrounded with row of beautiful flowers.
In the centre of the table was a large vase of
callas The front of the pulpit was hung with
viEes. In the morning Rev. e. B. Furbish of
Potsdam, N. Y, preached fine discourse,
taking his text from Matthew 1919: "He
shall not strive nor CRY, neither shall any man
hear his voice in the street." In the evening
the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Fem preached.
FIRST BAPTIST.
There were no floral decorations, and no
special observance of the day was attempted.
The pastor, Rev. DR.. Smaller, preached from
the words found in John 9th chap, 35th verse,
"Dost thou believe on the Son of God" The
choir recognized the day by singing for the
opening selection "Christ, the Lord, is risen
to-day.
STATE STREET CHURCH.
This church made their first ATTEMPT at
floral offerings yesterday. The front of the
altar and the table were covered with choice
exotics contributed by members of the society,
giving a fine appearance No attempt was
made at display. The pastor, Rev. Mr..
Hincks, preached upon the risen Lord.
ST. LAWRENCE STREET CHURCH.
There was no floral display at this church.
but the pastor, Rev. A. Fl. Wright, preached a
fine discourse upon the Resurrection, taking
his text from Matthew %: Gle is not here,
for He is risen, as he said, Come see the place
where the Lord lay"
PINE STREET.
The only decoration in this church was a
beautiful white cross composed of white rose
buds, azaleas, heath and callas, which was on
the front of the pulpit The discourse by the
pastor was upon the resurrection.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
There was no floral display at this church.
A discourse appropriate to the occasion was
preached by Rev. Edward N Pomeroy of
Springfield, Mass, from Ephesians v, 16: "Re-
deeming the time because the days are evil -
NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH.
The floral display at this church was very
simple and was composed mostly of callas.
Rev. Mr.. Goddard Of Brooklyn preached dis
course from Matthew v, 23-24: First be rec
onciled to thy brother, then offer thy gifts"