Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-11
EASTER SERVICES,
Conducted in the HandsOmest Manner by
the Episcopal and Catholic Churches
of Memphis.
Calvary Church Sunday-SchOOl Gives a
Most Delightful Celebration OF
Easter Monday.

All the churches celebrated Easter most
appropriately. The weather was SO beauti-
ful that all the temples of worship were
crowded.
REoPENING OF CALVARY CHURCH.
The world does move, and the religious
world shares in the onward motion. That il
does SO is pleasingly demonstrated by the
decrease of the sectarian spirit. Old creeds
articles and confessions are adhered to In
form, but how much OF the bitterness and
nsrrowness they contained has exhsled, un-
der more profound understanding OF the
teachings of Jesus, and mora practical re-
alization OF the doctrine of love that is the
foundation of His system. This was exem-
plifed yesterday, when men and women oil
almost every denomination in the city
crowded into the enlarged Enclosure of the
walls Of Calvary church TO see what improve
ments had been made, and to share in the
delightful Easter service of the Episcopal
Church. The beauty of the sanctuary of the
Most High, the King of Kings and Lord of
Lords, as exhibited in the renovated edifce,
was richly suited TO the occasion. The per-
fume Of springs choicest Offering flowers; the
charm of sound from the pealing organ, and
the blending of sweet voices, combined
to deepen the impression made upon the eye
by all that was beautiful, within these gates
of the temple of God. Every seat, every
aisle was crowded, the very ante-church was
tbronged, where no seat was to be had, and
all this long before the services began. But
no one begrudged the time thus secured,
while looking around the spacious structure
lighted up with rays that poured in from
windows rich with varied designs casting
upon the floor purple and crimson, rich gold
aud regal violet, and every window-seat con-
tanned its large bouquet of flowers. Every
where flowers, fit emblems of "the day that
saw the Lord arise" the chandeliers had
them IN open-work baskets, the luscious foil
age hanging and twiniDg in curves of indie
scribable grace and beauty; the altar was
surmounted with flowers, all pure white, all
chaste as innocence and attractive as the
skies at dawn; the font with its Gala lilies
and ruby gems of geranium, was especially
beautiful. Everywhere flowers, proclaim
ing to the senses the advent of the King
of times gladdest days-the day of res
urrection-the day when life triumphed
over death-the day when the bright
est beam from the sun of Righteousness
shone vivid and unquenchaole upon man
and raised him from earth to sky, from the
dull clod to the triumphant participator in
the undying essence of the angels that throng
the courts within the everlasting gates. At
length the organ awoke the echoes and stole
in low, tremulous accents along the walls,
then gathering might proclaimed in accents
of joy, the Lord has risen. Standing within
the recess of the chancel, TO which the arches
that grasp the space above impart a grace
the eye loves to dwell upon, appeared the
loved and venerated pastor of the church,
DIR. White, dressed IN the pure surplice,
bearing with undimmed eye and staunch
mien the weight of his eighty years. 1t
must have been happy moment for him.
The object of so much toll, so much effort,
so much eloquence, so much desire, was ac-
complished, and he stood there beneath that
spacious roof, amid an edi6ce raised by the
unsullied gifts of the people, the glorious
light Of the Easter morning lighting
beauties of the place. and before him
congregation that laid aside for the
time, all thoughts of sect and division, and
felt only the drawing of the brotherly tie
that unites every christian under the banner
of Him who conquered death and the grave.
This moment was the consummation of
many hopes of the white haired minister of
God. "Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant
depart in peace, fer mine eyes have SEEM"
appeared to belong to the occasion. And
when his silvery voice uttered the opening
sentences of the sublime ritual, and the vast
multitude rose to take part in the solemn,
joyous worship of the day, the effect was
striking indeed. Thou hast made the place
of Thine abode glorious % and when go
glorious as when the aged sire joins voice
with the quavering lips of the little ones,
and manly youth and blushing maiden, and
m <npre age with sons and daughters around,
mfhgle in the many tones that ascend in the
responses which dignity and beautify the
Episcopal service? The bishop of Tennes-
see graced the occasion with his presence,
and took part in conducting the morning
services. In his sermon he feelingy and APP
propriately spoke of the cIowniDg of the
tolls of the minister, who at last IT joiced in
beholding his loved Calvary decked in robes
of light and beauty becoming the glad OBJ
servances of Easter.
ST. PATRICK's CHURCH,
on Desoto street, at the corner of Linden, has
been thoroughly renovated and replenished
under the supervision of the Rev. Father
Veal, and now is one OF the most neat and
comfortable places of worship in the city.
The interior of the church has been painted
and plastered. Two new confessionals,
cosy and inviting in appearance, have been
built, one on either side of the church.
beautiful cast baptismal front stands inclosed
in secluded corner, which has been ele-
gantly csrpeted and rallied in. A series Of
elegant oil paintings representing the STA
tions of the cross" adorn the walls. The
change is very pleasant to the many friends
of the church, and reflects much crt dit on
the pastor.
ST. PETERS
The Easter services at St. Peters were
more than usually attractive, Giorza's Mass
being given. The fine organ was accom-
panied by eleven instruments, under the
guidance of Prof Winkler:: The rendition
showed careful training, and was given
throughout with sweetness only secured by
earnest, painstaking practice. The duet
after the elevation of the host was particu-
~ md Of
floral decoration of the altar was made with
unusual taste. Growing flowers were placed
in inches quite to the top, while garlandel of
flowers drooped from top to bottom, their
beauty increased by the light thrown from
hundred candles. A large cross to the left
Of the altar was decorated with white and
crimson roses, trailing down till at the foot
they we're lost in the white cloud of blossoms
the foot of the cross, and extending
in a lopg vista of flowers and light bewilder-
ing to ones eyes. The shrine of the Virgin
leld only Easter lilies, emblems of her purity.
EASTER MONDAY.
The Sunday-school of Calvary church GER
ainly celebrated Easter in fine fashion last
light. Before o'clock the people began TO
lrrive, and by Z 80 the church was so
rowded that hundreds were turned away. |
t was difficult matter for the little ones |
Who participated in the ceremonies to get |
uto the church, and for half an hour the |
title girls, who were dressed in their white |
arments and had no hats on, had to stand |
exposed to the cold night air before they !
ould enter. They bore motto banners,
eautifully designed, which were carried |
p to the chancel and placed at reg
lar intervals. These, with the flowers
astefully disposed, rendered the chan
Ell very attractive. The venerable rec
Dr., DIR. White, presided over the interesting
ccasion. Mr.. james Kirkland had charge
I the children and Mr.. Emile Levy was The
rganist OF the occasion. The services began
18th a prelude from Auber for piano and
ryan, which was beautiful and delicate
armony. Owing to some slight misunder-
landing the children did not get in at the
roper time and the professional carol had
} be omitted. The creed and the Lords
rayer were then read, and the finely drilled
hoir then sang the grand chorus "The
leavens are Telling" with stately, msgni-
cent effect. The sslutatory was delivered
= Master Percy Finlay in manly way.
very sprightly and pretty little dialogue
ntitled Easter" was given most fttingly
y Misses Gray, NJ. Hill, f. Drake, Malone,
Eyed by all. "Days Grow Longer" stir
ing Easter carol, was sung BY the chorus.
great number of Rotations were given,
ut owing TO the fact that the children were
hanged about the APPEAL reporter is unable
specify the merits of each. The follow
lg childrea's and young lacfes' names were
pom the programme for Rotations: Master
OK, Miss L. Graves, Miss Laura Randolph,
iiss w. Gray, Master \. Hill, Master w.
eabrook, Miss Livermore Master G. Hill,
faster Cameron, Miss Allen. Miss NJ Hill |