St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-26

altar of the Blessed Virgin was hand
somely trimmed with roses, lilies ana car
nations, both ported and cut. while the al
tar of st. Joseph was trimmed IN a manner
that showed artistic taste.
st. Marks church was handsomely
trimmed with lilies, roses, carnations.
foliage plants and climbing vines. Inc
pulpit was almost hidden behind mass OF
flowers, whose bright colors and languld
perfume gave a semi-tropical appearance 10
the room. A laige cross, composed OF
Easter lilies and geraniums, stood upon the
altar. while the chancel rail was hung wlth
evergreen and bright red flowers. over the
heads Of the choir, forming graceful can
opy, was draped in graceful festoons, trail
ing vines and white flowers.
AT Plymouth church the floral deeora-
tons were confined to the pulpit which
was perfect
BOWER OF FOLIAGE PLANTS
Extensive preparations had been made
for graceful drapery, but at the last mo-
ment it was found that the florist could not
furnish the necessary flowers, so private
plants were called into use. The services
were unusually impressive. Westminster
church was handsomely decorated with the
regulation Easter flowers. Ropes of ever
green and trailing plants hung from the
chaneel rail. and the pulpit was entwined
and almost hidden from view by large and
gracefully arranged masses of the same Ii
seemed as though the art of the fiOral deco
rator had reached its limit in this church.
The chancel, pulpit and gallery of the
Church of the Redeemer were elegantly
decorated with red, white and yellow
flowers, which with their heavy green
foliage gave Il most pleasing effect. At the
right of the altar stood large cross COM
posed of lilies, roses and carnations, here
q spray of geranum lending its beauty and
fragrance to the adjournment A baptiSlnal
class of about fifty persons, mainly young
people, knelt at at the chancel rail and
were received into the bosom of Christ at
the close of the regular Easter services.
The First Baptist church was also ele-
gantly decorated, many valuable plants and
shrubs from private residences being dis
| played. Back OF the pulpit were grouped
large numbers Of lilies aud other flowers,
| the whole presenting pleasing effect.
All that part of the church inside the
! chancel railing ut st. Paufs church was
one vast sea of red, white, yellow, and
/ blue flowers, while heavy background of
| geranium and other foliage plants formed
the background. On either side of the
pulpit were large crosses formed of white
| flowers. The chOir-boX was elegantly
trimmed, and the chandelier over the pull
pit was almost hidden from view so dense
were the decorations of climbing vines.
/ The rear wall of the building was also
completely covered with climbing vines.
Hennepin Avenue Methodist church was
one Of the most handsomely decorated OF
any and was attended by large number OF
| people. Sloping toward either side OF the
room from the top of the organ were two
banners OF white cloth trimmed and hay
ing on them the words in evergreen,
| Christ the First Fruits" and My Re-
deemer Liyeth." On either side of the
organ, slightly in the background, were
handsome shrubs, whose delicate green
leaves and pink flowers stirred slightly as
the choir chanted Easter songs. The pull
pit also contained large number Of beau
tiful plants arranged in artistic manner.
MASONIC SERVICES.
AT the invitation of the public Rev. J. b.
Wells Zion Commandery No. 2, and
Darius No. z, knights Templars, united in
service at st. Marks church at o'clock.
The communicates, i'll full uniform.
marched TO the church and occupied the
seats reserved for them, while he re-
mainder Of the church was packed to SUI
location. The service was very beautiful
one and the music grand and impressive.
Rev. Wells preached fitting sermon.
Minneapolis Chapter Rose Croix held
Masonic services last evening at Scottish
Rite hall, corner Mullet avenue and Third
street. Rev. J. b. Starkey preached the
sermon, and the responsive service was
conducted by G. Wright Dawson, NJ. w.
Solos were rendered nv Mrs Harry n
Lord and l.. w. Young.