The Portland daily press., 1886-04-26


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CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.
At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
the joyful festival of Easter was ushered in by the
ringing of the joy bells in the morning followed by
appropriate services which were conducted With
much grandeur and soemnity. Masses were
celebrated at 7, 8 and solemn high mass at 1880
a. M, Rev. 7. P. Linehan being celebrant; Rev.
NJ c. McDonough deacon; Rev. John B. Sekenger
sub-deacon and Messrs. McDonough and Dris-
coll masters of ceremony. After the late mass
Rev. Father Linehan preached an eloquent dis
course on the Resurrection. He showed that
Christ accomplished what He pr0phecied and In
token of His divinity He raised Himself from the the
test of nineteen centuries. Its truth is written on
every page of history and its force has changed
the whole current of the world Father Linehan
recounted in vigorous language the grand results
of this act of His divinity and the untold blessings
and cause of rejoicing it has brought mankind:
In the evening there was solemn vespers and
benediction of the blessed sacrament
The music and singing under the direction OF
the oTganst MI Qulmby was effeetveIy y. 5endet s
ed tapers and presented grand appearance, The
services throughout were largely attended, and
the only thing wanting was the presence OF the
Rt Rev Bishop whose absence was greatly
missed by his devoted people,
ST. LAWRENCE STREET CHURCH.
The morning service at this church was, in all
its parts commemorative of the Lords resurrec-
ton. The anthem, responsive reading hymn and
sermon all voiced the hope and the joy of Easter.
The floral decorations were simple and beautiful.
Ivys, hanging and Towering plants adorned the
platform and wall in the rear of the desk, while
on the table before the desk were placed memori-
al tributes in memory OF recently departed menl-
bers of the church and of the Sunday school.
Rev. Mr.. Wright, the pastor, preached from Luke,
xiv, 34 The Lord is risen indeed" The GER
the reality of the resurrection, was dwelt upon
by the preacher.
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shall we ever be with the Lord" sermon OF
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and specially helpful it must have been 10 those
who heard it, who are in bondage through fear OF
death.
The services of the day ended with an Easter
Sunday School concert The exercises, readings
and recitatons by the scholars, and the addresses
were all in keeping with the idea and spirit OF the
day.
wILLIsToN CHURCH.
The Easter sermon was preached by Rev. L. 81.
Hallock the pastor, on the resurrection and as
cension of Christ, Mark 16, 6 Luke "a, 81. After
discussing the themes the preacher answered the
question, "What is the significance of these
historic facts unto us? First, "if we believe that
Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that
sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him." The re-
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of Christ's resurrection. Second, if Christ ever
liveth it is not as mere fgurehead to the church
but as a master. We know little of the future but
obedience will bring us at length to be with Him
and like Him forever.
The floral decorations were most tasteful and
appropriate. A large bank Of potted plants graced
the platform supplemented by baskets and set
pieces in memory of Alice Colby, Philip Baker and
Fred Waterman.
The music was exceptionally fine, particularly
the closing anthem arranged from Rossi The
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Miss Emma Merrill in the duet, death hath no
more dominion over him." was fully equaled by
their 1ne rendering. The organ accompaniment
by Mr.. Kimball added much to the effect of the
music.
SECOND PARISH.
An announcement of a special Easter service
was sufficient to crowd this spacious church to its
utmost capacity in the afternoon, an audience of
eleven to twelve hundred occupying every avaia-
Bile space and being fully rewarded in the impress
sye service. The music, as rendered by the Sc
lected choir of twelve voices was grandly given
from the first swelling chords of the noble old an
them by Billings, "Now is Christ risen;'' to the
glorious and exulting strains of Handels magnif-
cent chorus from the Messiah, "Worthy is the
Lamb that was slain" The soprano solo, 81
know that my Redeemer liveth," was finely and
feelingly rendered and the organ aceompaniments
were complete with Kotzschmar S own matchless
skill. The floral display was not so profuse as
usual but was beautifully appropriate In delicate
flowers and emblemS. A bunch of calla lilies in
memory of Edgar Allan OSgood a basket of flow
ers for DR.. L. w. Brooks and an exquisite harp of
buds lilies of the valley and Easter lilies in
remembrance nee to Hattie Liscomb comprised the
based ON the text from Job 10; 25, 81 know that
my Redeemer liveth," and was listened to with
the closest attention.
ST. DoMINIC's CHURCH.
At St. Dominics Church the services were very
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was richly decorated, particularly the sanctuary,
which presented grand spectacle with its
myriad of twnkling tapers. To heighten the
beauty of the sanctuary Rev. Father Doherty had
had erected handsome throne which will be oc-
cupied by the Rt. Rev. Bishop when he visits st.
Dominic's. The design is very unique and reflects
credit alike on Father Doherty as well as on Mr..
VIM. McGonnagle, who did the work. The music
throughout was very beautiful being under the
management OF MISS Egan as OrganlSt ana MI:
Watts as director. Rev. Father Doherty and
O'Callaghan officated at the respective services
propriate to the festival. The sermon at the late
mass was delivered by Rev. G w. DOherty VINO
narrated in eloquent and convincing language tne
glorious events connected with the resurrection;
His proofs of the same were fortified by seriptural
and historical proofs which he delivered IN man
ner that made deep impression on MS hearers'
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.
The Easter decorations were, as usual quiet
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bordered with heavy clusters of scarlet gerani-
ums, relieved by evergreen background. large
cross in the chancel was covered with Easter
lilies. A profusion of delicate white aZaleas,
skilfully arranged, adorned the font: In the win
dows were beautiful memorials to Mr.. James o.
Brown Mr. James Bailey and others. There
were also baskets of cut flowers in memory Of
Matte Evans and Charlie Sweat. The congrega-
tion was very large, and the music excellent
The sermon by the rector, DR.. Dalton, was from
ColoSsianS kills.
In the afternoon the Sunday School anniversary
exercises were held consisting of Easter carols,
class reports and addresses. Superintendent and
teachers were heartily congratulated bv the rec
tor on the happy result of their faithful labors
during the year. The school was never in a more
prosperous condition. The singing of the chill
dren was remarkably good, under the direction of
Mrs. J. B. Coyle and Mrs. @, c. Bedlow.
ST. LUKE's CATHEDRAL. Es3a
The services at st. Lukes Cathedral were of
the usual impressive character. There was a
communion service at o'clock in the morning