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and very prettily arranged basket of flowers,
and suspended in front of the pulpit was very
beautiful Cross of white flowers in memory Of
o. W. and James Hinkley. 1t was expected
that Bishop Merrill would be present and
preach, but he was unable to get here and q
Union Love Feast of the three NJ E churches
ninety testified to the power of Christ's saliva
ton and some twenty hymns were sung A
very deep religious feeling seemed to prevail in
the entire assembly and it was evidently q
meeting of much profit.
In the afternoon the pastor, Rev. j. r. Day,
preached very able sermon appropriate to the
occasion, from the words 81 am the resurrec-
ton and the life; he that believeth on me,
though he were dead, yet shall he live."
STATE STREET CHURCH.
The display at this church was very fine and
was almost entirely made from memorial offer
ings A crown surmounted by a cross, in
memory Of Mrs. G. W. Ford, was very beauti-
full it was made entirely of white flowers.
Scotch heath and white roses composed large
part of it, A basket of rare exotics, in mem.
ory of Mrs. John e. Dow. was placed on the
platform. A large dis play of callas was no.
ticed while baskets of flowers were hung to the
wall at the sides of the pulpit recess.
The pastor preached very able discourse
from the words found in Matthew xvii. g.:
"* Jesus charged them say ing, tell the
| vision to no man until the son of man be risen
again from the dead" The theme of the dis
course was that the resurrection was the key to
the life of Christ
4 The choir rendered DIR. Stamer's anthem,
s.They have taken away my Lord at the
morning service, and for the offertory, the
Easter hymn, "Let your glad voices"
| INDIA STREET UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.
The memorial emblems were MANY of them
particularly fine and among others we NAV
| mention star and crown in memory Mrs.
| Emma F. Bicknell, cross to Mr.. Bella f.
Bicknell, another to Increase Pote, beautiful
tribute in the shape of floral stand sarmount-
ed by dove of many flowers the whole mag
nifcently enriched by callas constituted me-
mortal to Mrs, G. F. Bryant, memorial baskets
to Allie Bryant and to Allie Milliken, bouquet
to Mr.. s. N. Cooling These occupied promi-
| nent positions about the altar.
| Mr.. Bcknell took his text from LIST Corinthi-
| ans, 18th chap, AZ, Al. 40 verses. Life COM
mences in insigni6cance, but obedience to
| GODS laws will give it gradual unfolding and
| finally grandeur. He spoke with more than
usual power contrasting the condition of the
| earthly body with the heavenly. Following
the sermon came the ceremony of admission to
church membership and six persons were adj
mitted.
The music under the direction of M. G. Mil
liken was fine, the prominent selections being
Anth riu nd
Shine for Thy Light is Come" by Dudley
Buck.
STEVENS PLAINS UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.
Services appropriate for Easter were observed
at this church yesterday forenoon, Rev. Mr..
Bicknell assisted by Rev. Zsnas Thompson,
off eiatiDg. The church was well filed, the
music excellent. The floral decorations were
extensive, and the picture presented as one en-.
tered the church, was beautiful. Behind the
altar stood very large oleander in full bloom,
rustic baskets with fragrant flowers, hung
about the altar and chancel The display of
callas. geraniums, ivies, petuuias begonias was
extensive and attractive, being arranged with
much taste. A beautiful memorial basket to
Josie Stevens added to the collection. The
sermon was from John 81, 14sh. Theme, Gun.
foldipgs of the Resurrection"
FREE STREET CHURCH
No attempt at floral display was made at
this church, but a few flowers were exhibited,
making an unique appearance. On the front
of the desk was cross Of very fragrant May
flowers. On the table there was vase Of cut
flowers of varied hues. A single bouquet
adorned the singers seats. The pastor preach
ed an Easter discourse, taking his text from
the words found in 1st Corinthians XIV 6: "And
that he was buried, and that he rose again the
third day according to the scriptures"
The discourse was very able one and only
long abstract would do it justice. In the even
ing the same subject was continued at some
length on the personal application of Twin
reigning, conquering Saviour.
PINE STREET CHURCH
The decorations at this church were not ex
tensve but very appropriate A wreath of
smilax encircled the desk which held large
vase of flowers contributed by the society to
the pastor. Several large pots of plants were
placed on the platform, among them three
beautiful callas. The pastor preached an East
er discourse, taking his text from Matthew 1876:
"He is not here for He is risen.'
Previous to the sermon the pastor, Rev. c. j.
Clark, read statement of the financial cond-
ton of the society, showing that the expenses
the past year had bean about $4,000. "This sum
has been raised with the exception of $500,
which we want to raise right here before 1
preach my Sermon said the pastor. The work
was commenced and in a remarkably short time
the $500 was raised and the society was again
free from debt.
ST. PAUL's CHURCH.
The services of the day began with a celebTa-
ton at 7.30 a. M, without music. The altar
was addornod with floral cross and vases of
flowers, and the Credence table, font and win
dows appropriated by friends as memorials,
were very prettily decorated with vases and
baskets. The only flowers on the font were
May-fowers. At the 10. 80 a. m. service there
was a large congreg ation, and the service was
especially we'll rendered both by organst and
choir. The soprano and alto solos were very
finely sung. At the p. m. service there was
a baptism of infants. All the services were
hearted and spirited, and the singing was of
high order.
SECOND PARISH
The ladies of this parish made an extra effort
to decorate this church and the result was
very creditable to their good taste. On the
front of the desk was small cross of evergreen
and wild flowers with callas on either side. In
front of the desk there was vase of callas. A
vase of choice cut flowers were placed on either
side of the desk on small stands. Surrounding
these there was perfect mass of plants, many
of which were in bloom.
Rev. E. P. Gardiner preached in the after
noon upon the Resurrection of Christi
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
The little attempt at display in this church
made the few flowers the more noticeable.
Baskets of flowers were placed on each side of
the desk, while in front was vase of beautiful
callas. The desk itself was entwined with
smilax and callas. The pastor Rev. 81. w.
Lathe preached an Easter sermon in the morn
ing taking his text from Philippians, 8; 10.
"That may know him and the power of his
resurrection"
ST. DoMTNIC's CHURCH.
The church was thrOnged with devout Wor-