St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-02

an Easeer anthem ana the sermon by
the pastor was in keeping with the oc-
caslon. 1t was continuation of the
subject preached upon the Sabbath pre-
vlous-Death and Life.
At the North Congregational church
Rev. HI. w. Jones preached in the
morning from the text: 81 am the res
direction and the life." The sermon
was earnest and helpful. The music
was unusually fine. The opening piece
was an Easter chant, "Christ our Pass
over" by Gilchrist. This was given by
the choir Misses Matthews and Brown
and Messrs. Herrick and Dodge-with
marked taste and ability. In the even
ing the South church united with the
North at the latter church in more
distinetively Easter service. The South
church choir joined with the North,
giving an excellent double quartet.
The following was the
ORDER OF SERVICE.
Organ voluntary, by W. H. Nelson.
Easter anthem. Christ being raised from the
dead" J.C d. Parker'
Reading from 18th Psalm.
Hymn. Eye servants of God your master pro-
claim"
Bible narrative of the resurrection.
HYMN. 1.-THE Lord is risen indeed. Tune, Morn
ington.
Prayer.
Easter chant. Christ our Passover. Gilchrist.
Addresses.
Distribution of flowers.
Hymn. Jesus hail enthroned in glory" Tune,
Greenville,
Benediction.
Organ voluntary
The music was under the direction of
Mr.. w. H. Herrick. The opening an
them, "Christ being raised from the
dead" was a grand piece finely render
ed, the solos being sustained by Miss
Matthews and Miss Brown. By request
the North church choir repeated the
morning anthem, by Gilchrist, to the
qualification of those who heard it then
as we'll as all others. The pastors OF
both churches gave brief addresses, Mr.
Jones dwelling especially upon the in
controvertible fact of the resurrection.
The decorations at this church were
attractive and beautiful. In front o.
the pulpit and extending from the steps
on either side, was large terrace o
magnificent callas, smilax, ferns anC
papyrus plants, disposed so gracefully
and naturally that the effect was ex
tremely pleasing. Here and there
against the pure white of the flowers Of
in strong contrast to the rich foliage
appeared the rich buds of the passion
flower, and graceful vines waved in ant
out until they touched the floor. Abov,
the terrace on the south wing OF TIN
pulpit, was a glossy palladium, and OF
3 the north wing was an admirably dis
, posed arrangement of callas, with va
= reigated floral base. On the two broa'
r arms of the pulpit were large banks o
a cushions, inclined at such an angle as t.
t exhibit an exquisite cross of callas i
D the centre OF each. These crosses wer
/. in a rich back ground of waving spira
e leaves, and surrounded by immens
:, Gloire de Dion roses, pinks, deutzi
t and other flowers. AT the head @
: each of these floral cushions were fin
= callas in pots. The chaste and tasteful
+ display was one that gave pleasure t
: all, and feelings of joy were inspired
these beautiful emblems directed up
}, wards to the risen Lord. At the clos
s of the evening service the bountifr
;, supply of flowers was distributed anon
}. the four hundred and seventy -eigl
If people who were assembled, that eac
y one might bear home some token of tn
n glad Easter day. These flowers wei
,. from the Conservatives of GovernC
d and Col. Franklin Fairbanks, and thei
n artistic arrangement was by the goo
!, taste and skill of Messrs. VIM. Hearn
}. and John 7. Borland, their florists.