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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
81. PAuL's CHAPEL.

Az St Paul's chapel, Broadway aud vesey street,
the floral display, though not very profusc, bad been
most tssteiuly arranged by the ladies OF the Sane
tuary Committee, and consisted OF two large marble
vases nled With Gala lies white lilies white and
red roses, vioets, smiiax and trailing Mbulus. These
were stationed either side Of the pulpit while on
the rciablc, above the altar. there was "A onnk OF
flowers anu vines OF the same Kind. Tue musical
services, under The direction oil the orgaust Mr.. Leo
koner, assisted by full choir ol male aud female
voices, we're Joyous and appropriate to the day.
Rev. DR. James Mulcahey preached a sermon suits-
be 10 the day, thkbg hls text from Acts x. III a.
sHIm COD raised up the third day aud showed him
openly, not unto all tho people, but unto witnesses
chosen before God even 10 Us vnO dld eat and drink
with him alter he arose from the dead.n
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ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.

From sunrise ST. stephens Church, In East Twenty
eighth street, was tho OF almost unparalleled
devotional enthusiasm. Al all the early the
large church was thronged with worshppers, and
the number Of communicates unusually large.
Al the solemn high mass tho asles aud vestibules
were 6lcd with people who unable 70 procure
seats As early ten O'Clock all the pews had been
occupied AS is usual in this church great festival
days the affairs were superbly decorated. The
high altar especially magndccntly ar
rayed. Lights were grouped and
around the altar table. and choice flowers were
10 be seen ut every point all around. The slender
large illuminated cross and crown, which had very
hne effect All the acolytes were dressed in white
soutanes, with sashes OF tho color, and the
trc surroundings were In every way indicative Of the
Joyous festival which was being celebrated. The mu
SIC was very tine. In addition 70 the ordinary choir
largo chorus introduced and an orchestra OF sew
era brass and string instruments sweled the sacred
melodies to tho fullest extent The "Grande Messe
Solenelle was selected but there were several incl
dental pieces beside which were very beautiful.
The ceeerant OF the mass was the pastor Rev. Dr.
deacon, Rev. Dr. Mahoney, and tho master OF cere
monies Rev Father Cotton The sermon was preacrc cd
by the Rev. DR.. McGynn who did not use the pulpit
nor change the vestments worn at the mass, but
stood the platform OF the high altar and there ad
dressed the congregation The subject OF the sermon
was OF course, the resurrection OF the Saviour, and
the text was contained In the sixteenth chapter
OF ST. Mark, the gospel OF tle sunday. DR..
McIlynn SAID that he did not wish to extend
his remarks during these long ceremonies beyond
they should offer IN honor oil the festival thcy wero
celebrating. He asked them TO join with him X
pressing gratitude TO God for the wondrous redcmp
ton which Jesus had wrought for them. Through all
the down this Easter day had been one Of great
rejoicing among Christians Of every land, and to-day
all the world over the "HalleluJahu assembled from
His children In the rejoicing that Ho is risen and is
herCD
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TAINTED IN THE PULPIT.

SUDDEN TERMINATION OF EASTER SERVICES :
THE PASTOR FALLS IN FIT-srRAN0E
PANIC IN THE CONGREGATION.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
EAsroS Pa, April 81 1873
Tho Easter services suddenly brought TO
close at st. Johns Lutheran Church this morning by
tho pastor, Rev J. r. Croft, falling in a faintng ns
while about TO offer prayer. the audience suddenly
to their feet, made rush, and had It not been
Tor the strong efforts OF some Of the gentlemen who
retained their presence OF mind and succeeded 10
quoting the audience fearful panic would undoubt
edIy have cnsued. During the excitement four ladies'
and ono gentleman tainted, and It required tho
best medical skin 10 revive them. Mr. GroG. the
pastor, had overworked himself during the past week
assisting In decorating the church and preparing Tor
the Easter festival.
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ST. IaNArlus, CHURCH.

Al 81. Ignatus' trituaiistc) Church tho altar was
brilliantly illuminated and the floral decorations we're
both iaseiul and elaborate on each end OF altar
stood a Tarse buLcn OF blooming hydrangsaS, while
smaller bouquets OF flowers artlstcaiy sr.
ranged between The numerous lights. large cross.
con vosed OF white roses, lilies and carnaiions,
formed back ground to tue altar scene. In front OF
tho chancei q ood All embematc column OF horticul-
tural ioyenness about nvc feet high, In which lilies
aud carnations preiominated. Above a sacramcntsi
cup a scarlet bcart on which appeared ~ white
letters the nome Jesus surrounding this was
brautnui cross OF WINE roses bearing the Initials
IL "A. 81 over the latter was crown and on the
ppcx white aove with EXTENDED wings, as though
descending from IT'S aerial fight The baptsmal iont
also bore prof usion OF csosce exvtcs.
Alter the sacrament Of the communion had been adj
mtnlstered to IarEe number " persons Rev. DR..
Ewer the rector. preached from the text, ~. Mark
viL 35-hfor wbosoeyer will save hts life shall lose
~: but wbosocver snail lose his life Tor my sake aud
the gospels the same shall save III lie said.-ln
any signal event OF Provdencs--for instance, tho
Death OF a near aud dear rclatve--t would be quite
impossible Tor 20 bear up or 10 at irst grasp the
full intensity OF tho Bereavement we're " not that
God. when lie strikes the heavy blow, merciully be-
nunbs our senses to certain exieDt Sucn also
the case in event OF great JOY, w1cn il comes. Al
though we rejoice ~ Is almost Impossible Tor
us 10 rouse ourselves W the full reazar
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E A S T E r.
Christian Celebration of the Sa-
viour's Resurrection.
SERVICES OF SONG.
GorgeouSly Decorated Churches in This
City and Vicinity.
FLOWERS AND INCENSE.

No brighter day could tho heart desire than that
which yesterday gave joyous accompaniment TO the
sacred festival OF Easter Through sunny streets and
avenues great crowds Of well attred people passed to
and fro from worship. and all day long glad faces told
In smiles the glad thoughts within. In nearly
all the churches without narrow distinction OF sect
the theme OF eye and heart was tn, risen Christ Al
lars and columns were tnckly hung with flowers, and
special musical services usurpcd more than their GUS
tomary share OF the devouons. Short and thankful
preached telling over again the tdngs Of
the Savour's reawakenng. The Episcopal and Cath
ole churches were, according to their custom, more
ooservant than others or this greatest oil religious
events. Not cdince belonging to either OF these
denominations but was crowded TO the very portals
by those who wished hear the music tor which such
great preparations bad been made. The programmes
oil sacred selections for all prominent, churches where
they formed the principal feature OF the services
were published Saturdays HERALD In the order
rendered yesterday.
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ST. AIMS CHURCH.

The bells OF ST. AIMS tRoman Cathoiic) Church
chimcd loudly apa unsteady all Ester morn, and,
tho ght streamed through the rich stained glass
OF the windows, lighted up brave picture Of happy
faces, rich attire and goodiy show Of Easter flowers.
The beautiful marble altar was decked with rare
roses smaller blossoms OF spring In deep green
backgrounds. and was lighted with q score
Of waxcu tapers The picture was q choice one,
aud the arrangement o the glowing coors WIS thor
oughy riistic To the right OF the altar by one Of
the massive marble pillars, tue feet OF the image OF
the blessed Virgin were buried in a mass OF living
green, from winch cleaned stsrliKe Gala hcs IN
great number, while just below on stand was
cushion OF red and whte and grc.n The large image
OF the Christ, standing by the other large piilur,
surrounded by tusnion OF green Win
blood red passion blossoms, aud below
pillow OF coiors In dinerent nowcrs The
tall candiestick that upheld tho great cande beside
the altar twlned with seeming vino of coll
ored foliage, and other places behind the chanoeI
rail were clusters OF choice flowers the perfume from
which magled with the pungent odor Of tho incense
burning In the ccuscfs OF The acoytcs TIL the
htsvy with sweetness.
A iittc before eleven O'Clock the nrst notes OF the
great organ gave notice that the celebration OF hsh
mass had begun and whom Father Lynch the celo>
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brant had slowly paced from the vestry 10 the alta r
with the procession OF priests and acoytes tho
ot the choir rang out in she music OF the day Their
trained skill better shown than in the rendi-
ton they gave OF the selections for the occasion.
Father Preston began hls sermon BY stating his
text from Corinthians, xv., AZ, 43, SO, So Tho
reverend father spoke OF the Joy associated with
the remembrances Of Easter morning. This JOY
which might be felt IN the universal resurrec-
ton OF in spring time by the natural man.
was yet only slt IN lis fulness aud completeness by
the Christian who STRIVING after the complete
resurrection OF salvation. II was within few days
the Church celebrated the gioomiest days It's
calendar He referred detail TO the Of Holy
Week and pictured last events In the earthly his
tory OF Jesus
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IN NEW JERSEY.

In Jersey City the castor services yesterday IN com.
momoration Of tho resurrection Of our Saviour were
elaborate all The churches. but more particularly
In the Catholic and Protestant Episcopal denomina-
tons. e
Never. probably, was there grandcr celebration
OF Easter the OF tnOse who profess and call
themselves Christians" in Newark The churches
and there hundred Of tn an in the city
all filled, and many Of them crowded even wth
Mors
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ton or the enjoyment We stand TODAY reioic-
ing al one Of tho greatests events In the
history OF the world and yet our senses are some
ton from the mldn ght darkness OF Good Friday 10
tue hgnt OF a resurrection on this Easter morning.
The who.s history OF the world TO the end Of time, TO
of the judgment day, Is included IN the text.
The seeking OF e Is to lose It's DEATH There
There IS but ons law and that has Its seat in The
bosom OF the Father. Tho moment the human Will
sought 10 exert itself there WIS separation from
God, and this separation was the fall OF man, who
tried to establish INDEPENDENT WILL All this
misery, all the cry and all the turmoil OF time IS en-
braced in this separation. Jesus Christ yielded His
will when He exclaimed IN HIS dying agony, "Not my
WILL but thine be done"
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ST. FRANCIS xAvIER's.

At st. Francis Xavier's Church tho attendance was
very large The altar was handsomely decorated with
flowers, which made magnificent display. The cole
brant was Father HudQn and he assisted by
Fathers PelIetier and Campbell, as deacon and sub.
deacon respectively To add strength tho uslcal
portion OF the service several OF the members OF
Thomas orchestra were secured and tho result
particularly happy DR.. Berge presided he organ
ana under his direction the choir and orchestra
formed spienddly. The sermon preached by
Father Shea from the words Christ 10 indeed risop
Ae related the circumstances pertaining the cruci
lxon, after which he proceeded TO show that Christs
lie was such ono as all good Catholics should lead
IN
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MASONIC TEMPLE.


Tho subject OF Mr. O. B. Frotaingham's discourse In
Masonic Temple was "rhe Resurrection" He SAID
that tho meaning OF the word Easter 10 resurrection
and Il Is therefore, word OF universal interest," Tho
Christian doctrine OF tue resurrection OF Christ is
fundam tai article Of Christian fab 1t belongs TO
the upper sphere Of the mind not 10 the grosser mat
ter OF the body ana IL round tradition OF tho
early Christian Church. As fact, tho d. ctriue or the
resurrection OF Christ is not open TO uscussion nor
u be made the SUBJECT OF argument IL was once
strong enough to stand 10 evidence IN any Chris
tan court Of law; bot now no educated
lawyer would risk his reputation on the case. The
tradition accepted narrative OF the past but u
is not proved. All that we know - that as tradition
current among the Christians OF the hrst GEN.
tury nothing more Surprising were proved 10 10
tue would only 10 show tnat Christ was super
natural man, and II would not prove that any other
snan could rise again from the dead. The exception
In this case proves the rule moralty, not oil nmor.
tally; Tor you cannot argue IRON Isolated instances
10 general experience. IL Is question outside oi
humanity; Tor Christ was an ABNORMAL man, born
flesh ana blood, but OF the Holy Ghost--so we
are iniermed-whose spirit had no regard Tor the
rules governing Mankind. Hc not n creature but
emanaton, and therefore rightly Wis II SAID that
lie abolished DEAN. Can any nah reason IRON tue
experience OF such spirit us that TO his ownf sup
posing the truth Of the tradition OF the resurrection
10 DO admitted, s theological and not psy cho
logical iact-a thing OF matter and not OF MIND 81.
he says that " Christ arose tben rcsur-
rcction ~ possible. THO theory OF spirit.
unlism goes TO show that human nature uves again /,
that there principle OF lie which carries the spirit
Of man beyond tho vspors OF tho grave. but the
Christian narrative makes IL cut that none save those
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ON WARDS ISLAND.

Alter The usual Episcopal services at the Homeo.
pathc Hospital on Whrd's Island Row. Matthew E.
VIII ng preached from Marx xvi, 6s'He is risen. I"
lie remarked that spring was beautifully appropriate
f0r celebrating the resurrection OF our blessed
Lord. For every mountain and valley, every field
and forest every grove and garden every bursting bud
and blooming Hover symbozc anu proclaips tho
resurrection aud Immortality. The preacher. alter
reviewing this thought, closed with this words "lias
He not declared that lie viii give grace and glory,
no good thing Will He Withhold from them that walk
uprghtiy, VINO truly repent toward God and havo
faith Ia our Lord Jesus Cnrist2n
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AT LoN9 BuANCH.

The Easter festival was elegantly celebrated to-
day In the Roman Catholic Church OF Our
Lady Star of tho Sea by tho Rev. James
A. Walsh, It's pastor IL was the day
liked Tor unveiling Its new high altar, and the edincc
was denselv nIlod with devoted worshippers range
OF columns with iancfuy caryed capitals resting
RAISED dais supports the atafablc behind them are
som-detached columns OF the same character, and
between these are enriched panels, upon whicn are
carved some OF the mort beautiful aud embemalic
subjects which adorn the structures On the centre,
IN bold relief Is the "Agnus Dell" resting on tho
book oil the Apocalypse, with It's mysterious
seven seals all cmba zoned In burnished
gold AM picked out with appropriate texts
On the panels at either side are represented
sacred hearts In bias relief, finished IN a
style corresponding with the centre subject. on the
wing panels inscribed Greek letters Alph aud
Omegs-the beginning and the end. The enaviature
resting ON the columns Is elegantly desRntd, being
ndoncd With recessos upon which are dispscd etch-
pgs 10 blue and COLO. cornicc shows ~vne tsste-
Iuly carved work ON the haadimeu a. - Oh the CO
ire OF the altar rests tbe Iabefnacle winch, beins
the receptacle OF the blessed sacrement calls forth
more than usual ornamsntauon. independent OF iia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-22
GRACE CHURCH.


The services at Grace Church attracted audience
could be modated within the church building.
merest glimpse OF the interior. Up and down Broad
way. in the neighborhood Of Tenth street, vast
crowd hurried toward the church, only to be met by
q disappointed crowd coming away unable to procure
standing room. The yard that surrounds the
church was hiled and ladies even sat upon the door,
steps. worn out with their cxerons to obtain signt
hearing OF the attractions INSIDE. The dccora-
ton OF the church confined 10 the chancel and
altar and consisted 81 greens and flowers Inc now
ers we're mostly white colors only appearing In Inc
stars aud the The whole BACK Of the affair was
dressed in grcen studded thicky with Gala lilies and
Gala lilies bloomed the iont The light Of the
morning sun coming through the stained glass WIN
dows and streaming over the altar made inc iiiies
brilliant with prismatic hues and was an effect to be
remembered. The regular choir OF the church, con-
sisting oil Miss Ida Hubbell soprano; Mss Drasdil,
contralto; Mr. George simpson, tenor, and Mr.. Adolf
sohst. bass, was augmented BY cnorus OF aily-two
voices and picked male chorus OF Jour
voices from the Oratorio Society. The latter
occupied the old organ lott over The door, which, by
the way, IS much better place for sound tina n the
the choir, and the effect was at once rich and har
moniou Both organs were brought into requisitlon,
Mr.. Warren playing the old one by electricity as he
sat in the distant lott.
pressive, The Gounod tie Deum" particularly, and
the by Jesus Christ Is Risen To-Day, sung TO
tune Worgan, the oratorio singers coming In with
"HacluJah ~ at the end oil each line. he solosts
sounded purer, Miss Drasdil's contraito richer, Mr.
SIMPSONS tenor sweetcr Mr. Sohsts bass moro
lodious than this OCCASION The Rev. Dr. Potter
preached scort and appropriate sermon on the sub
overcoming their arguments with persuasive clio.
quence.
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CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN.

At 81. Marys Church the floral display was fine.
Immense clusters OF Gala lilies arose from banks of
flowers either side OF the altar Two candles III
teen feet high twinked under tho blue field OF the
roof and $50 other lights blazed against the white
marble altar A large red cross OF flowers, bordercd
with white ones, stood by the pulpit In front OF the
organ. When the time arrived for the service TO bo-
gin chanting OF voices heard in the distance.
Then drum rolled ana tho orchestra broke forth into
bearing cross and conser The usual ceremonies OF
Robinson was the soprano OF the ocoasionL
The Rev DR.. Mckee Brown, rector of the parish.
preached the sermon. Among other things he said
All Christian churches and secs oppose each other
in doctrine and form OF worship and unite IN oppos
ing the enemies OF Christianity Yet there can DO
but one true Church OF Christ Some men arc SO
easy their belief that they are Wiling 10 accept all
creeds and all traditions The true iath is OF little
Importance TO them. They first deny divine grace,
then the personality OF God then the IMMORTALITY OF the
soul. They first reject ST. Paul's assertion that The
budy Is to be literally raised again, and then they
deny even the existence or the soul They believe
tba cremation Will forever destroy the body. So
they descend tho scale oil unbecf until they reject
all the vital truths VI Christianity, and declare that
is a mere vegetable existence-the oatgrowth OF
material evolution. the speaker went on 10 say that
II DO actual and literal resurrection oil the
body then all Christian hope vain and Christianity
IL q dciusion.
In the afternoon there were vespers
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NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY APRIL o. ls7s-rRIPLE SHEET

living In Christ shall share with Him the resurrection
The doctrine OF the Christian Church 10 not thAs OF
Immortality; only lays that the Christian who
lives In Jesus shall never die Let us understand
that unless We Christians must be materiaists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
THE BROOKLYN BURGLARS ARRAIGNED.

The four burglars arrested in Brooklyn last
Sunday morning. William Porter, John Irving Thomas
alias shang" Draper aud John Doe" or " John VIII
bur" were arragned in the Sixth District Court before
Justice semer Thursday morning. Before the case was
called Porters wife appeared, and was conducted into
a private room behind the bench. She was acconpa-
MED by a young man who supposed 20 be PorteI's
brother Porter Irving and Doe have engaged Gen-
eral b. r. Tracy as counsel, and Draper has Sc
cured the services of william f. Howe AZ
me reduest Of Assistant DstrictAttOrney weinberg
the case was set for next Tuesday. Porter then
had a brief interview with his wife.
Doe has not yet been Identified. Acting Superln-
tendent Waddy was informed yesterday that requis
tiOn was III existence from the Governor OF Illinois
for Draper who is wanted in connection with the bank
robbery al Quincy, IN that State DistrictAttOrney
Phelps of this city also informed the Brooklyn auhor.
ties that he had indictments each against Porter
ana Irving, who at large in $1,000 bail each, on
charge Of burglary.
Tho Brooklyn Police Commissioners have adopted res
buttons commanding Acting Captain Dunn and Detec-
five Murphy the Ninth Precinct, for securing the ar
rest of Porter, Irving, Draper and Doe" The last
named the four has not been idenuhed ana ln-
specfOr Waddy yet succeeded in securing pie
tire OF Draper who his back on all visitors fear
ing that some Of them may be artists DESTROYS OF sketch
ing his features Captain Williams and Detective Con,
ners of this city, vainly attempted to identity "Doe"
pHa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
ARRANGiNG CL1LRS or CREDITORS.

The failure of Prentiss g. Wiley, extensive
hardware merchants, Detroit, Mich is announced,
and The New-Yor creditors Thursday at tine rooms
Of the Hardware Board OF Trade, Nos and Warren
St. but took no action until they could get further par
ticuars of the condition Of the firm. Tney adjourned
subject TO the call of j. H. Goldey the actuary Of the
board.
Register Little has received petition in bankruptcy
by Charles b. Rouss, dealer in dry goods al Nc 35l
Broadway. Mr.. Rouss is still in bankruptcy before
Register Dwight and he has taken these proceedings
TO get rid Of additional Liabilities not included IN the
original schedules The total liabilities are S12Oou,
which includes $4,000 due by the late firm OF Rgiss'
Bell d Co, $500 goods purchased by j. l. Weir,
aud SIT 800 judgment IN forfeited rcc0gnzWce, ta-
ing TO appear for trial at the Court OF Gene nj Sessions
The following assignments for the benefit OF creditors
were recorded Thursday in the County clerks once
George G. Morton, hardware merchant % Ellison NJ.
Morton Lous Krender David X. Scusteg. and Prior
A. Simon to John L. Logan.
John r. Cecil and George WCecl, bankers and brokers
Of this city, have been thrown into bankruptcy by
their creditors and the matter was referred Register
Allen for adjudication. The principal creditors
aud their claims follows; Thomas Cor
bett Buffalo, 1920 %; Benjamin W.. Bnnch-
ard Yonkers $1,000; r. j. Owen & Son. So
$50 80; Warren Colburn, Toledo, Ohio Si3.255 ~;
Charles Curtss, $500 70 Mrs q. H. Andrews E2S0s 81
S89l3l9; W. II. Stevenson, 1913 59 {. c; YOUNG
brooklyn, sos 61 George Jones, SLIGO; G. A. King
1857: Mutual Life Insurance COMPANY, S225OO; Fred
Ds Barry. $4,000; Fredriga r. Cecil $4,000; Law
renee Brothers Co.. $1,000, and others 20 the amount
of 81 O5B Some Messrs. Cecil q Brother made
assets lot of oil lands which are practically worth