Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-18
METHODIST CHURCH.

At the Methodist church there was a large
and appreciative audience in attendance. The
service opened with the singing of volun-
tiry by the choir, a beautiful selection for
Easter, ''The Love of Christ Mr.. S,er-
ling preached an able and interesting scrm. n
from text found in Job, 18th chapter. 18th
verse-''If man die, shall he live again
All the days of my appointed time will l
wait, till nv change come" The decora
tons were not elaborate, but at the altar and
on the platform, pots of geraniums, callas
fuschias. vines, etc. were lastly ar
ranged, giving the church very agreeable
appearance. Mr.. Sterling breaches his fare
well sermon next Sabbath, and will leave for
conference on Monday
The HALLowELL CHURCHES on EASTER
SUNDAY.
Services on Easter Sunday at the Congre-
gational chapel were interesting and appro-
pirate. The Rev. Mr. Grorenor of the NJ E.
church preached, Mr.. White being absent.
The morning lesson was taken from Eccle-
siastes TX: Icy Whatsoever thy hand findeth
TO do, do il with thy might; for there is no
work, no device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom,
were lastly arranged about the altar, and on
and before the desk were plants and vines
On either side were placed two large and
beautiful bouquets, consisting of callas,
yqr Nd
with vines and green leaves.
At the Universalist church the pastor, Mr.
Vail, took for his morning lesson, the passage
in Luke, XIV :G-''He is not here, but is risen !:
remember how he spoke unto you when he
was yet in Gallilee." The sermon was deliv-
cred with Mr. Wallis characteristic force and
expression. The chancel and alter were
profusely decorated with flowers among the
more beautiful of which was vase of callas
before the altar, and of Easter lilies at the
left. Above were hanging baskets of flow
ers, and in the rear a tastefully arranged
cross of clove-pink and smilax. The singing
was furnished by quartette. and among the
most beautiful of the pieces rem
dered was the anthem, '.Christ the Lord is
risen"
One visiting the coy little Episcopal
church here on Easter morn is sure to witness
an impressive service, together with flowers
in abundance, arranged with the most ex-
qusite taste. 1t seems as though their dec
orations this year, surpassed ANYTHING ever
before displayed. Many came in on Sabbath
morning to catch the sweet fragrance of
flowers, and also to be reminded of the event
which this day commentaries. Very appro-
pirate music was sung during the service,
after which a lesson was read from First
Corinthians, XIV: 20-''But now is Christ
risen from the dead, and become the first
fruits of them that slept" The sermon was
an exhortation to all those having faith in a
risen Lord, to rejoice at the glorious pros
pect of a life of endless peace and rest with
Him. 1t was discourse calculated to impress
the minds of all present. To return again to
the decorations, as deserving little more
attention, we noticed that in the chancel, just
above the communion table, and outlined
against background of evergreen, was sus
pended pure white cross. At its base ap-
peared the words. 'Holy, Holy, Holy" and
above was beautifully interwined a passion
vine. On the right of the chancel was a
pyramid of house plants consisting of flower
ing maple. bright colored and ivy geraniums,
and from the desk was suspended an anchor
of tea roses and heliotrope blossoms. But
the most beautiful thing of all was a cross
of rare flowers arranged in the baptismal
font at the left of the chancel, over which
was draped a spray ofsmilax.
Immediately before the chancel was an
arch of evergreens and ferns, interspersed
with geranium blossoms, above was the
motto Christ the Lord Is risen.'
At meeting of the members of
the atlantic Engine Company, on
Friday evening. Chief Engineer Morse
stepped forward and in a few neat remarks
Albert p. Saben, driver of the
" Atlantic" with valuable watch and chain,
in behalf of s'the boys" Mr.. Saben was sur
prlsed. but expressed DIS gratincation LOT the
beautiful gift in fitting little speech. The
members of the ''Atlantic" have done well
to express the recognition in tangible form
of Mr.. Sabens services. He receives no pay,
but sleeps in the engine house; and at the
first alarm is always at his post. Through
his promptness the company is adding to its
reputation as model fire company. When
a fire bell rings people want to see an engine
on hand as soon possible.
A Fool Once MOre.