Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

EASTER At VEaGESyEs Notwithstanding
the ieariully bad weather OF the past lew
days, Easter morning broke clear and beauti-
ful. The walking was poor, but the bright
sky and sunshine more than made up. All
the churches were more or less clabOrately
decorated. No town in the State takes
greater pleasure in making nlral offerings
for such public services or show better taste
in their decorations. The exercises at ST.
Paul's (P. f. church under the Rector.
Rey. +. :. Fisher, commenced with ser
vice at a. IN, which was well attended.
The Easter coral and hymn were well
rendered, although some OF the principa
singers were unavoiiably absent. one &c,
peciaily, Mrs. DR.. kldder, who, l. suiferipr
with bad cold. The organ was presided
over by Miss Lizzie Horton. an accomplished
musician. The f1ral decorations were
elaborate and equal to those OF iOrmar years.
The marble memorial tablet Tor the
latc H. NJ Smith was neatly
festOonei with smilax and cut flowers.
The handsome brass lcctern memorial tor
the late b ID. Adams Was alsJ trimmed
with great deal of taste Near the lee
tern stood the large ana elegant Easter
cross Of choice, cut tiJwers. \ rich variety
OF il)wers were placed around. and over tho
very handsome cross was also placed there
a. a memorial, for whom we did not learn
On either side of the altar were mlssed
large quantities OF ported plants of hand
some foliage IntCrsper-cd with bright
blossoms while large AMI elegant ives en-
twned around the pillars and over the
doors. \ large quantity of smilax was also
used The altar was nearly hid by bouquets
and punches OF rich and costly flowers
Many OF the cut flowers were sent from
cOnseryatorlGs from other towns, while a
large number were obtained at the Reform
School here and were generously given by
members vi the congregation. At IL u. IL.
there was iGll service with sermon, and also
the celebration OF the Holy Communion.
The churches were crowded. At 7 y LII
Even song and presentation OF the 0hlld-en4
offerings concluded the services OF tho d.y.
The services and remark at the yarions ser
vices, Ly the rector were upon the day
and were ationtively listened to 1t was
perccptlbe that much care had been used
m the preparations. The oiiertory for the
various purposes Amounted to nearly $500
At the Congregational church, there were
services at Il a. III. and at p m. Rev. &.
4. Hall, pastor. The church was trimmed
very deliberately under the direction OF the
young ladies Of the society. The main Tea
lures OF the decorations were the number Of
beautiful Gala lilies, placed either elis OF
the de-. and steps leading thereto, while IN
front were arranged rare and ,X-
Iui.Ito exotic= from private green
houses. The -eTylocS were well attend
ed. Tho singing was OF tho best and the
selections were of u high order. IL - pro.
posed to buy new organ very 'oon- The
young ladies have already secured portion
OF the necessary funds and soon far will
be hold To Obtain the balance. They have
labOrcd hard - sccure one, and all sincerely
hope their wishes will 10 gratiiied Vt the
evening service Rev Mr. lllbhar1 exchanged
with Mr.. Hail.
At the Baptist church more lhln the
usual amount ui decoration wa noticed.
On the platform aud around the desk were
tsstclully arranged n large number 81
plant4 n blossom which gave u cheerful Ip
peaTancc by the bright culur1 The music
was ~ u-ual very good, tho choir bang
one Of the best IN the city.
There was no arrangement 0i ilo%ors Rt
| the Methodist church. ~ the funeral OF Mr.
| s,cs took place there IN the afternoon.
A. the Roman Catholic church High
Mass was celebrated at 10 a IN. and ve1perS
vt ?. al, Rev. Father Cunningham
| officiating This large and handsome cditce