Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-04-14
EASTER SUNDAY.
HOW IT WAS DESERTED IN THE
CHURCHES OF ST. PAUL.
Decorations of the Aitars-Fine Musical
Programmes Sermons Appropriate to
tho Day The Attendance Unusually
LARGE at all of the Sanctuaries.

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Programmes Sermons Appropriate to
the Day The Attendance Unusually
Large at all of the Sanctuaries.
Easter Sunday opened on ST. Paul with
the brightest of spring sunshine, and the
city was early astir. When the church bells
rang out their rejoicings at the anniversary
of the resurrection of Christ and the birth
of the new religion, they awoke joyous re-
Spouse in the hearts of the devout who COM
pose the population of this sanity city.
Long ere they had ceased their chimes the
sacred edifces were crowded to repletion
with congregations of gaily dressed ladies
and comedy men, all ready to enter with due
solemnity into the spirit of the occasion.
They bowed in humble alteration as the SOL
emn mass or benediction was sung, and
passed reluctantly out when the service was
over aud the blessing of the preacher pro-
nounced. detailed report of the services
at many of the churches will be found be-
low:
At the Cathedral.
The Easter services at the Cathedral yes
terday morning we're beautifully commemora-
tive of the resurrection of the Savior of
mankind, and the immense auditorium of the
church was crowded to repletion, a great
many persons being in attendance besides
the usual congregation. The gallery balloon
les were beautifully festooned with stringers
of evergreen, while the high altar was re-
markable for its profusion of wreaths and
flowers, woven into forms of the most ex-
quisite arrangement and beauty.
Directly fronting the nave, and placed in
the central part of the altar, rested superb
cross ami crown of inwrought evergreen and
roses, which reflected added beauty from the
borrowed rays of a number of large tapers.
A short distance to tie rear of this beautiful
symbol, and raised to commanding height
above the altar, hung suspended massive
and brilliantly Illuminated star, the rays OF
which cast subdued simmer on al I'M
mense painting OF the crucitixion, the effect
of which was one of consnmmate beauty.
The blessed virgin and st. Joseph side
affairs were marvels of taste aad beauty, De-
ing protusely decorated with RED and white
roses, and illuminated with an endless vari-
ETY. of wax tapeIs, great credit being due
to Mrs. Thomas Shean, president OF the
altar society, who had charge of the arrange
ments. The exercises proper commenced at
7 O'Clock A. NJ, when low mass and holy
communion was celebrated, at least 1900
people being in attendance.
Among those in attendance was the Plus
TX Benevolent society, VINO marched to the
church in body, attired in their new regalia,
which consisted of a beautiful white silk
scarf trimmed with gold lace and ornament
ed with cross and stars. The appearance of
the society was exceptionally neat and at
tractlve, especially as they received commun
ion, that rite being administered by Bishop
Ireland, assisted by Father Stanley.
The feature of the day was the observ-
ance of pontifcal high mass at 1880 clock,
the Rt Rev. Bishop Grace officiating as
celebrant, with Fathers McMullen and
ORiely as deacon and sub deacon, the Rev.
Father Shanly acting as master of ceremo-
MES. sThe first number preceding mass
the Regina Ceeli) was executed by the
full choir, under the direction of Prof. Man
ner, whose admirable method in producing
an effective ensembel of voices for
the rendition of this most difficult and
trying description of music is worthy
of great credit and extended patronage.
The regular mass consisted of ten numbers,
commencing with the rendition of "Veni
CREATOR and the 'Gloria" and concluding
with the ''Agnes Deo." AS executed by the
various members of the choir, the numbers
we're exceedingly attractive and effective, the
several parts being rendered with such ad-
m1rable voice and method as to constitute
anything less than praise an absolute injus-
tice, while comparisons are manifestly I'M
called for. The musical programme was as
follows:
Mass in D..................by Alois f. Lejeal
Regina Coeli, Duo ...... ........... Lamvilottee
Miss Monahan and Miss Haggarty.
Christie ElslOn, Duo. ............b by Lejeal
Miss Lizzie Ryan and Mr.. J. Donough.
Gratios, Duo. .....................by Lejea1
Mrs. Gen. Ruggles and Miss Grace Haggarty.
Qui Tolris, Bass Sole
Prof. Manner.
1nCarnatus. Sop. SOlt
Mrs. Gen. Ruggles.
Et Spiritum, Duo. Tenor and Bass, by Lejea
Mr.. J. Donough and Prof. Manner.
Ave Vernne. .Quartettee, by Mozar
Mr.. J. Donough, Mr.. J. Arth, Mrs. Gen
Ruggles and Miss Maggie Goodin.
BennedlCtOuS. TITO, by Le1ea
Prof. Manner, Mr.. J. Donough and Mrs. Gen
Ruggles.
AgnuH Lei. .AlGO OOi
Miss Grace Haggerty.
Regina Coeli, Chorus. by Lamviotte
THE SERMON.
The following eloquent sermon we
preached by Bishop Ireland, who based hi
according to the chapter rs of st. Luke.
The church, to-day, is clothed in beaut,
and the festival of Easter is properly al
tended wich the manifestation of joy ths
should accompany triumph, and signaliz
the worlds greatest victory. The cereme
MES, to-day, are most beautiful an
magnificent, and the joy that il
ridiates the temples of Christendon
is universal.
How different the scene to-day from VIII:
it has been in the past ages. The ear
Christians were forced to mediate on scene
of unparalleled sadness. Today the Chris
tian's hope is bright, and his step is buoya1
while his whole appearance is one of tt
umph. Who is the monarch? Who tt
conquerer that is honored to-day, by tn
homage of believing Christians? His nan
need not be mentioned. It inspires 6
hearts, and is on every lip. His matchle
career was commenced in Palestine yea
go.
The story of Chris's great mission and dea
ia known by all. He appeared to establ 8
proof, which was the greatest proof, tn
even God could give. He had said, II W
die, and after three days arise from Il
Dead" and his enemies were defed in the
efforts to contradict this wonder. He WI
suspended on the cross, and died. To NAL
sure of HIS death, He was pierced in Il
side. From the cross, the corpse of him VT
had said, "after three days will aris,,' WI
taken to the sepulchre.
Three days elapsed and the soldier o
guard was affrighted, for 10, He that ha
been cruciied had arisen, clothed in wor
drous strength and beauty. It was ii
victory of omnipotence, by the side
which all other victories vanished. Histor
tells of the triumphs of Caesars, Alexander
and Napoleons, as men who triumphed Will
they lived, but who is there to-day, to dro
the willing tribute of a tear.
Not so is it with Jesus. It is eighteen Ger
turtles since the memorable epoch of hl
death, and to-day 100000 Christians as
semble in the temples of the world to cele
brate and commemorate His victory. Th
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