St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-04-14
Easter Services.


Easter Sunday was observed, to Il
greater or less extent, in all the st.
Johnsbury churches. The day dawned
clear and bright, as casters neially
do, Nature being in full sympathy with
the gladness attendant IN the anniver-
sary of our Lords resurrection. The
attendance at all the churches was
large, and the several services were
more or less interesting.
AT ST. ANDREWS
the day was appropriately observed.
Services were held at 7 a. m, 1920 Il.
m. and 5 p. M, and were largely at
tended-especially in the forenoon and
afternoon. The chancel was very
handsomely decorated with a prOfu
sion of flowers, prominent among
which was IA beautiful collection of
Gala lilies. The choir rendered full
choral service, with the exception of
the Psalter, which was read respOn-
sively as usual. At the forenoon ser
vice Illt IcN. NIL lSHtI,
cred a sermon based upon the sugges-
tons and significance of the glad Eas-
ter season. The afternoon services
were especially for the children, for
whose benefit the rector explained the
meaning of Easter and recOunted the
incidents of the two or three days pre-
ceding the resurrection of our Lord.
AT THE NORTH CHURCH
Rev. A. w. Wild preached an Easter
sermon from the text in Mark xvi IS,
''He is risen he is not here"-and LIST
Cor. XIV IA, "And if Christ is not ris-
en-, then is our preaching vain, and
your faith is also vain" The choir
rendered appropriate musical selec
tons. The floral decorations were very
beautiful, consisting of handsome
cross of Gala lilies, a cross of azaleas,
and separate collection of roses and
callas.
Owing to the absence of the super
intendents, there was no Easter con-
| cert III Iut evening.
AT THE SOUTH CHURCH
Rev. Henry Fairbanks Officiated and
preached a sermon appropriate to the
day from the text: "And you, being
dead in your sins and the uncircum-
cisiOn of your flesh, hath he quickened
together with him, having forgiven
You all trespasses." The choir sang
with special reference to Easter senti-
ment, and the platform was decorated
with a quantity of cut flowers and pot
plants, including callas, azaleas, etc.
In the evening the exercises were
especially interesting, and very large
ly attended. The programme was
made up of responsive recitatiOns of
Scripture, interspersed with music by
the choir and school, and recitations
by the children.
AT THE FREE BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Mr.. LOckhart preached an East
er sermon from the text: "And |, if
he lifted up from the earth, will draw
all men unto me-" The choir added
to the interest of the sermon with an
Easter anthem. The platform was
tastefully Ornamented with flowers,
chief among which was a handsome
cross of white azaleas, roses and smi-
lax, presented by c. F. Gibbs-a sea
sonable and thoughtful gift.
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH
the services had special reference to
Easter, and in the evening the Sunday
school held an Easter concert. The
exercises consisted of pertinent reel
tations and music by the children,
with readings by older ones and music
by the choir. The altar was decOrat-
ed to some extent with flowers and
plants.
AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
the floral decorations were arranged
with more than usual taste and care.
Rev. Father BoissOnnault being oblig-
, ed TO Officiate at Lyndonville, the
morning services here were somewhat
abridged. The services of the after
noon were conducted with the pOmI
: and splendor peculiar to the church al
this season. The singing was render.
ed by the convent choir with taste and
= expression.
a AT THE CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH.
= The Easter concert at the Church o
= the Messiah was attended by a crowded
fl house, and was interesting throughout