The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06

tnlH EASTER morn, tn0 eUeC6 on Ln6 Wnole was
strikingly beautiful In the rear Of the chan
eel, on the wall below the painting Of "The
Ascension, was placed an immense shield,
nine feet in length and six in width covered
solid with bright scarlet geraniums edged
with heath. Attached to this shield was an ell
egant white cross, over seven feet in heights
which was entirely covered with Easter lilies.
The contrast was striking and effective, the
Two combined forming massive and magnih-
cent floral design. The base of the cross was
trimmed with smilax and ivy, the bright green
shining in contrast with the lovely flowers
above: On the gas jets at the sides down to
the floor, hung festoons Of smilax, while in the
corners of the platforms in large bronze vases,
were pots of genraiums full of beautiful bios
SONS.
At the different places in the church were
the following beautiful memorials: BENJAMIN
III. Jones, cross of roses; Nathan j Davis, star,
composed of immortelles and Easter lilies;
Harold Allan Rundlett, star of roses; Russell
memorial, floral pillow; Mrs. @. Fobes, wreath;
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Jackson, beautiful cross;
Blanche Davis MuDday, cross Of roses; Darling
Spencer, basket of flowers, vines, etc.; Ella M.
Worcester, floral star; Leslie e. Rowe, piece
OF fancy floral work; ex-Gov. Washburn, wife
and son, shield of roses, hung near memorial
windows; Barstow tablet, profusion Of flowers,
vines, etc., on pedestal Mrs. Leonard Billings,
elegant floral Tyre.
The touching custom of continuing the me-
lHOEldl lFiDuI6B year aIJof year, mol only great
~ adds to the beauty of the decorations, but
links in sacred service and association all the
former and present members OF the church.
A sermon appropriate to the occasion was de-
livered by Rev. Mr. Blanchard, and the ina
menss audience listened attentively with much
pleasure and profit, the subject being the
"Resurrectlon. In the evening, Sunday
school concert was given, which was very fully
attended and at the close the flowers were
made up into boquets and distributed among
the sick OF the parish.
wILLIsToN.
The observance of Easter at this church was
of a very interesting and somewhat unusual
character. After the Introductory services Of
music, responsive reading and prayer, followed
the baptism OF children. The pastor, Rev. L.
81. Hallock, then delivered brief address to
children on the significance of Easter. At its
close the choir sang q "Gloria" very finely.
The pastor then delivered the sermon for the
day from the text John, 14:19, an interesting
setting forth of the doctrine OF immortality.
The music was excellent. The duet, "The
Magdalene", by Miss @. I'll. Merrill and Mrs.
Farley was particularly fine as was also the So
10 He dieth no more" by Mr. Harry Merrill.
The floral decorations exceeded in
beauty and extent anything before attempted
here Great use was made of potted plants as
VOL as Sub hUNcES III DdShbtb anu DOuQu6t6s
These were arranged upon the pulpit platform
in magnificent pyramid or bank surmountsd
by mass of e4llas and Easter lilies. On one
side OF the altar was q lofty arch of evergreens
from the keystone of which was suspended a
beautiful star of aZaleas. Upon the cOmmun-
ion table, the piano and the chancel were
plants and bouquets, the whole forming beau
utul picture. There were also memorials for
Capt. Samuel Pote, Mr.. Fred W. Waterman,
Miss Alice r. Colby, May W. McClintock and
Master Harry W. Hutchinson.
These special decorations were appro-
priately arranged among the other pieces
in q very artistic manner rejecting
great credit upon the lady who devised and
carried out the arrangements, Miss Mary e.
Rouse.
In the evening delightful Sabbath school
concert was enjoyed by an audience that
filed the house.
FIRST PARISH
At this old historic edfice the Christmas
wreaths remained, and here and there about
the church, little bouquets Or baskets of foB-
ers of bright hues peeped from ont of their
dark glossy folds From the cross on the chan
cel-wall Gala, and cluster of brilliant flow
ers, put forth their heads. Baskets OF exotics
were suspended from the gas brackets on eth
er side Of the pulpit. The sacred desk was
wrealhed with single deep festocn of ever
Rro6n CLOSELY SaQQQEQ Win Call2S, and an EaS-
ter star, composed of the most delicately
shaded azaleas, heath and rosebuds, vas s0s-
pended just above the wreath. The commun-
ion table was festooned with smilax, and bore
in front beautiful cross. Scattered among
the festoons with prodigal hand, and a4ong the
borders Of the table, were superb Marshal Mel
aud Jacqueminot roses. In the centre stood
the vase of calias, the annual offering to the
late DR.. Nichols, fisnked by two magnificent
crosses, one TO the memory of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ana( F1,.n g. A NY
composed OF white camelias, delicate h1ed
rosebuds and heath. Then there was a great
bouquet OF English double violets, and a bas-
ket of exquisite primroses. On little tables on
either side OF the chief table, were two large
baskets OF lovely foWers one OF them in men,
Org Of the late James II. Baker. On She front
of the organ was floral. DR.. Hill preached
on the Resurrection. The music, at both
morning and vesper services, was very fine and
listened to by crowded congregations. In the
afternoon the children OF the parish, with
those OF Park street and Preble Chapel united
as usual Ia singing their carols.
ST. STEPHENS.
The interior Of the church presented q fine
appearance, the decorations being excellent in
design and composition. Over the chancel
hung large cross of red flowers on a green
background. The font was covered with ex-
quisite Easter lilies, the white flowers forming
pretty contrast to the green color of the
leaves. The decoration on the font was sur
mounted by cross. The reading desk was
entwined with red geraniume and smilax
Easter lilies wers arranged about the pulpit.
There were number of handsome floral me-
MORALS In the morning Rev. Mr.. Dalton
preached an Easter sermon from 1st Corinth-
ians, 10Th chapter. 20th verse.
In this parish the anniversary of the Sunday
school was celebrated as usual in the afternoon
Of Easter day. The attendance was excellent.
The carols, 1ndeF the charge of Mr.. j. b.
Coyle, were admirably sung. After the open
ing services, conducted by the rector, Rev
Asa Dalton, very interesting address gas
made by the superintendent, Fl. NJ. Sylvester,
Esq. This was followed by the presentation
Of the floral offerings from the various classes.
under the direction Of Mr.. Charles f. Flagg.
The reports we're highly satisfactory as to the
condition OF the school. The pupils aFe not
only remarkably regular in their attendance
at Sunday school, but are present in larger
proportions than ever before at the church
services also.
ST. LUKE's CATHEDRAL.
AT st. Luke's Cathedral the services vera of
very interesting character and were attended
By large congregations, every seat being occu-
pied both morning and evening.
The chuIch was decorated in the usual taste
fnl style. The altar bore the inscription
"Christ is Risen," and along the wall at the
head of the chancel were the words "Christ
our Passover is Sacrificed for Us" in gold lat
ters on dark background. The front was COW
cred with large basket OF exquisite Easter
lilies. Around the pulpit was large wreath
OF beautiful and fragrant flowers on a back
ground of evergreen. A large cross of white
flowers over the pulpit presented an appear
ance OF rare beauty. Bouquets graced the al.
tar, and were placed in different positions in
the chancel. Three were many elaborate and
beautiful memorials and all the memorial vim
dows were prettily festooned with flowers and
evergreen. The music, under the direction of
Mr.. Walter Goold was Of high order, the yo-
cal solos being especially good. Bishop Nsely
preached in the morning taking as his text
"Christ is risen from the dead and become the
first fruits Of them that slept" In the even
ing Bishop Nicely preached a second sermon
from the End verse, 8th chapter OF Matthew.
Ihen said Jesus unto him, follow me and lst
the dead bury their dead" A large class was
confirmed by the Bishop at the morning SER
vices. The Sunday school session in the after
noon was OF appropriate character
SECOND PARISH
At the Second Parish church Rev. Mr..
Daniels preached from, the text in Cor. xv.
1920. The theme OF the sermon was ''the eff
cheney Of the resurrection of Christ" It in
sures the salvation OF every one that belieyeth
and such faith is not vain 1t is a pledge of the
complete triumph of Christianity. Christ liv-
ing and working through the church makes