National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-10
THE RISEN LORD.
INTERESTING EASTER SERVICES.
Lavish Floral Decorations-Beantiful and Elaborate
Musical Programmes-E Eloquent Discourses--
The Religious Festival Observed by
Catholics and EpiscOpalians.


smiling ones, and now we have entered
upon another year of enjoyment The services at
the various churches were attended by large con-
gregntions aud the exercises were appropriate to the
Joyous occasion. Tie following are the services at
the different churches:
ST. Johns p F. CHURCH
The venerable church at the corner Off and
Sixteenth streets, which shows its age In the ivy
that chambers up itssides was tn ronged with wor-
shippers yesterday morning, The floral decota
tions were elaborate and abundant and the fra
GRANGE from these beautiful symbols Of purity
filled the church. The music, the full pro-
gramme of which WINS published in satur-
days REPUBLICAN,, was excollently rendered,
the large chorus and full orchestra making
volume of harmony that lifled the hearts
Of the immense congregation above the thoughts
risen Lord. The Rev. Mr.. Leonard, the rector
preached n most eloquent discourse, taking for
Epistle TO the Collosans: :" If yo then be risen
with Christ seek those things that are above DR.,
Language, and many Of his SMILES were very bean.
tiful. II was n sermon peculiarly appropriate TO
the anniversary celebration Of the triumph Of
the Saviour over death and the grave, and in his
picturng OF the first Easter morn, when the aston
| ished women found that their Lord was gone from
the seppehre, gave an exquisite specimen of
word pninngi which was remarkably effective.
The lessons that he drew were graphic and to the
point, and each listener was given food for
son, Mr.. Allen. Arthur, and his daugh
ter Miss Nellie, occupied their reg
ular pew and were devout attendants upon the
service. The congregation OF this church en-
braces some Of our weallhiest and most distin-
| guished citizens and the high respectabiity and
| solidity which have always characterized the at
| tendance have made st. Johns known through
out the country
Ar THE ASCENSION CHURCH
| there was an extraordinary congregation gathered
| to hear the sermon of Right Rev Bishop Pinkney
| The chancel of the church was most beautifully
decorated. The altar was laden with flowers, a
large white cross being suspended in the centre.
The reading desks We're crowned with fragrant
flowers and the font was flied with Gala lilies,
/ wi nil ata ms ,Ub
Taking as the basis of his discourse the words of
Holy Writ found in the Gospel Of 81, Luke chapter
XIV verses 2-3; "And they found the stone rolled
away from the sepulchre, and they entered in and
| found not the body of the Lord Jesus" The
Bishop >, delivered most eloquent sermon
conclusion he paid the following tribute to
Dr. Elliott, the associate rector who has been con-
fined to his house for some time: "a Providence
has crossed over the threshold of this noble build
| ing and hushed for a season one voice so musical
in tone and so trumpet.tongued in its utterance.
am here TO take not TO FIJI his place His gifts such
as very few possess-a heart Of oak and yet as soft
as the breathing zephyr or the dewdrops Il dis.
richly stored-hc is not here to-day to fill our souls
with the blessed memories Of the season. This has
been most bitter drop in our cup of Lent. He is
n brother beloved an aged bishop leans on him for
| sympathy and support. In all these years our
hearts have been growing into one. Ireloico to
think that when leave you 1t will be in the care
thy.S '''''' ''''' "'' 'O''" "''N '''' VI '"p"
| FOUNDRY CHURCH.
| Foundry Church has seldom looked prettier than
| It did yesterday morning with its Easter decora-
tons the work of Misses Renic and Ella steinmez,
| Miss Paddle Brown, Miss May Chandler, Miss Cora
Gardner, and other ladies Of the church. Upon one
side ofthe pulpitwas hillock of flowers, and upon
the other mognilleent cross Of ealla.liiies. In
lilies The singing, which was entirely by the con-
gregation, was conducted by the precentor, Mr.
| Frank wilson, The sermon was by Rev. Dr.
Crooks, of the Wesleyan conference ireland, and
consisted Of review Of the evidences of the resur
rection of Christ The reverend doctor handled his
gnhippt n scholarly nrpgnnfn1
truths of this essential doctrine of the Christian
church in forcible, clear, and convincing way
The preachers delivery was somewhat peculiar
yet pleasant. His speech, gesture, and facial ex-
preston possessed an Irish flavor, which added zest
to his Logical reasoning Previous to the SERMON
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs j. b. Kinds pre-
scented at the altar for baptism. Dr. and Mrs. Bliss
grandparents Of the child, stood rs godfather and
godmother TO the babe which was chrisened Bliss
Kinds The ceremony was performed by Rev. w.
| +. Ward. Foundry Church Is in most flOurishing
condition. The utmost harmony prevails among
the members, and scarcely II service passes in
which one or more persons are not added to the
church.
corner Of Sixth and streets southwest, the vast
wa ibs at high by RS TIE
Rockford, rivaled in eoquence the sermonsof the
dead soldier priest, Father RevielG1; This
cathedral of any in the District, was decorated
only by its own interior beauties except
with flowers. Rev p G. Call, the pastor of the
church, celebrated at high mass, with Rev. Father
Edelin, as deacon and Rev Father Collins as sub.
deacon. The music rendered was Giorzas Mass
with the same authors Regina Cell" at the
oHertory A marked feature of the music was
the cornet solo at the "Graduale" by Mr.. Frank
Boldly.
AT the Tabernacle of the Congregation the
minister, Rev. DR.. W. w. Hicks, preached from l..
Peter l., lit glory that should follow" Tho
church, on Ninth street southwest, was decorated
with magnificent Easter cross, at least six feet
| long. which hung the hack
of the preachers desk, and which was encircled
by a wreath of evergreens and flowers, the space
between the cross and wreath being filled with
smilax and flowers The quartette choir gave
Baumbach's 'Te Deum" and Richini's " Rise
THE ASSEMBLY CHURCH.
AT the Assembly Presbyterian Church the pastor,
Rev. g. o. Little, d. D.. delivered an earnest and
xvii, 81" Because He hath appointed a day in
the which He will judge the world in righteous.
ness by that man whom He hath ordained ;
whereof He hath given assurance unto all men. in
that He hath raised Him from the dead" The
music is deserving of experimentation for the PEI
cuar appropriateness Of the selections and their
superb rendition The chorale by John Goss, or
ganist, to II. NJ Queen Victoria, was given by the
and precision that was remarkable. In the au-
them, Thanks Be to God" the trio by female
voices showed great delcScy of phrGsing, and the
advantage in the selection by Willard. This
church solves the Vexed question of congrega-
tonal singing by having both choir and precentor.
ALL SOULS CHURCH
was filled to overlooking yesterday morning to
hear the Easter sermon of the Rev. DIR. William
Everett son of the great Massachusetts, orator The
front of the pulpit and the baptismal font was
beautifully decorated with smilax Gala lilies, and
fragrant exocs and the table In front of the altar
was piled up with roses and cut-howers. The day
being communion Sunday, DIR. Everett took MS his
text Luke XIV. S5-" He was known of them in
the breaking of bread" Proceeding, the reverend
speaker drew a most interesting picture of the
resurrection, day, the first Easter Sunday, Of
the Christian world, and the throng that
filled the streets of Jerusalem, going about
the city, their hearts and voices glad in
the praise Of Him who brought their nation
safe out of Egypt, while among the vast multitude
sadly wandered two of the disciples of the Galiean
at the hands of the Roman s0ldiery amid the jeers
aud iests of the rabble who crowded the summit
of Calvary. Then came the story OF the rlfted
grave and the gathering OF the followers of the
lowly Nazarene TO repeat the strange story with
awestruck voices. Since that hour, said the
speaker, the Saviour has been in the world, Since
that hour his gospel his life, his resurrection have
been mighty facts whereby the secrets of many
hearts have been revealed. That TO all who walk
in the paths Of holiness TO the Lord and in charity
and love with their fellow Christ is indeed
risen;, All such shall say one TO another Its the
LoTdW
ST. AUGUsTRE's CHURCH.
Father Walsh delivered the Easter sermon at 81.
Augustne's The vast edihce was crowded extra
seats having TO be placed ON the floor to seat the
large congregation The sanctuary was most
IL looked like an immense hot-house filed with
choee eSotics. At the grand high mass at eleven
q. m. Hayden's Imperial Mass, No. g. was per.
formed with full orchestra aud large chorus IL
was rendered HI splendid style. Father W. took
his text from the gospel ofthe day, s., Mark XVI,
NE Is in.d risen He is not here" He said
seen ON the tombs Of men. Bright and early on the
third day He rises from the dead glorious and inn
mortal, and angels spread the glad intelligence,
great men ofthe world ends with the grave, in
Christ IL commenced. The Passion Of Christ