Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-03-29

arranged pot plants and basket Of flowers
suspended from the top; also beautiful
cross, made from Madeira vine. On the
right. suspended from the gas light, was q
star made of geraniums of different colors.
while scattered around in different places
were bouquets Of Gala lilies and gersniums.
II Is very appropriate 70 bring our best offer
ing' in commemoration of this event.
The exercises in the evening were interest
ing, consisting of a beautiful service entitled
Morning" arranged expressly for Easter by
Rev. J. Il. Vincent, ID. d. 1t consisted of
recitations, responses by the pastor, superin-
tendent and the whole school, interspersed
with songs, etc. A large and apprecia,ive
audience was in attendance, and all united in
prenouncing it one of the most beautiful and
interesting exercises they had ever witnessed.
Cniversalist Church.
Easter was observed in an appropriate
manner by the Winthrop street Uniyersalist
society, the church being adorned with
flowers and plants, and the pastor preaching
sermon adapted to the day. The decora-
tons were not extensive or elaborate, and
what display there was was chiefly upon the
platform or its immediate vicinity. The
display was made up of roses, callas, smilax,
house plants, etc, and was so arranged that
the effect was very pleasing. Rev. Mr..
Whitney's sermon was largely devoted to q
consideration of the evidence of the resurrec-
tiOn 0f Christ A. oTx ba
the Holy Communion was celebrated, and six
candidates were received into the church,
three by baptism and the others by the right
hand Of fellowship.
praise meeting. and some fine music was rem
dered by select choir.
Christ's Church (Unitarian.)
This Jyou Of a church looked more attrac-
tive than ever yesterday, with its flowers and
Easter music. Nothing very elaborate in the
way of decoration was attempted. Before
the altar there was beautiful display of
snow-white callas. which with profusion of
flowers in pots and bouquets, made up the
floral decorations. The flowers were mostly
from the greenhouse of John Burr in Free
port, and were very pretty. !Phe vesper
service in the evening crowded the church,
and was very fine. Miss Julia Folsom pre-
sided at the organ. The quartette, composed
of the following talent: Daniel Sewall, bass;
Mrs. John d. Myrick, alto; John d. Myrick,
tenor; Mrs. Milliken, soprano, rem
dered the hymns and chants in
highly creditable manner, and with finish
rarely equalled. In the morning Rev. Mr..
Thacher delivered very eloquent discourse
on the Infinite capabilities of Man.
st. Mary's (CathoIic.)
This beautiful little church was very pref
tily decorated about the altar, yesterday,
with pots of ferns and foliage plants, lastly
arranged by Miss Mary Synet, and other
young ladies of the parish. Rev. Father
Murphy preached very able sermon appro-
pirate to the day. in which he clearly showed
that our Saviour, by his resurrection on that
Sabbath morn centuries ago, demonstrated
his divinity, fulfilled the prophecies, verified
his own prediction, overthrow hell, triumphed
over death, and opened Heaven to all men.
Other Churches.
At the other Protestant churches in the
city, the services did not differ essentially
from those on ordinary Sundays. At the
South church. Congregational Rev. Mr..
Ecob preached from Hosea VII 9, and in the
evening there was a Sabbath school concert
on the subject Of Temperance"
At the Free Baptist, Rev. Mr.. Penney
preached.a very interesting discourse, while
in the afternoon he supplied the pulpit Of the
same denomination in Hallowell.
Rev. Mr.. Tiden preached an Easter ser
mon at the First Baptist, from the text,
"For this corruptible must put on incorrup-
ton, and this mortal must put on immortali-
ty." The speaker expressed his sympathy
with the observance of this Easter Sabbath,
not as an occasion of superficial rejoicing
over the music and flowers of the day, but as
solemn yet joyous commemoration of that
resurrection which shall insure immortal
life to all true believers.