The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-01
EASTER SUNDAY.

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How ttae Holy Day was Observed at the
DonaldsonVille Churches.
The first Easter services held in the Cath
Ollie Churches Ascension within the past
three years, took place Sunday, the 18th
of April. and were attended by what is gem
orally thought to have been the largest con-
gregation ever assembled in that edifce.
The affairs were handsomely decorated with
new candelabra and ornaments procured
especially for initial use upon this occasion;
the floor inside the railing was covered with
fine Brussels carpet, purchased by sub
scription of the Ladies' Altar Society, and
masses of fragrant blossoms were dis
displayed in lavish profusion, suggesting
the thought that tardy Spring had been
awaiting this glorious Day of Resource
ton to burst into floral beauty.
The services we're Of the solemn, impress
i've and attractive character usual to the
Roman Catholic Church, and were conduc-
ted by Rev. Father Simon, who wore the
rich vestments recently presented by the
committee of ladies who solicited contri-.
buttons for their purchase. The chasuble
is of white satin, beautifully embroidered
in gold. The rendition of the mass of st.
Louis by the choir was an exquisite treat
to lovers of good music. Particularly no.
tlceab'e were the soprano solos of
" Gracias," sung by Miss Clara Heating,
and s' Eft in Spiritum,' y by Miss Clara Park,
accompanied with much sweetness and
effect by Prof. Leblanc on the violin. The
remaining features of the mass were as
follows:
Et ex Patria, duo-Misses Lavigne and c.
Heating.
Miss Mary Gaudet, tenor; Prof. Leblanc,
bass; unaccompanied by organ.
Jul emm Patri, bass solo-Prof. Leblanc.
Et imam Sanctum. tenor solo--Miss NJ. Gaudet.
Benedictus trlo-Miss G. Park, sopranos; Miss
M. Gaudet, tenor; Prof. Leblanc, bass.
Agnus Del, trio-Mrs. p. Leche. sopranos; Miss
M. Gaudet, tenor; Prof. Leblanc, bass.
Immediately after mass the annual sale
Of the pews took place, with Mr.. Dominique
Gentil filling the post of auctioneer, assis-
ted by A. D. Vega, Esq. The bid
ding was very spirited, and the hand
some aggregate of $2812 was realized. In
the evening, after vespers, the men,
bers of the choir we're entertained
at the rectory by Fathers Duber-
nard and Simon, and the reverend gentle
men proved most agreeable hosts.
AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Inthe pretty Episcopal Church. Easter SER
vices were conducted by Rev. w. Taylor
Douglas before large congregation, and
the new minister preached an able and in
teresting sermon from the text "Why
should it be thought thing incredible with
you that God should raise the dead?'-Acts
26-S. Numerous floral offerings decked the
altar and chancel, rendering the sanctuary
odorous with fragrance, while relieved
against the stained glass window was an
exquisite cross of white roses which
cleaned with pathetic significance of the
One who was
The Resurrection ana The Life.
AT THE =CoLoRED CHURCHES.
The congregations of st. Peter M. Z.
Church and Nazarene Baptist Church COM
memorated Easter with services of more
than ordinary impressiveness. The inte-
riors of both buildings were decorated with
wreaths, crosses and garlauds of natural
flowers, and at the st. Peter Church, pre-
sided over by Rev. T. T. Chinn, the cere-
mony of baptism was performed, num-
Der of converts gathered into the fold
during the recent protracted meeting be-
ing immersed or sprinkled in the pool be-
meath the reading desk.
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