The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-04-07
EASTER DAY SERVICES.
Handsomely Decorated Altars-Fine Music
Large Attendance

Handsomely Decorated Altars-Fine Music
Large Attendance
Sunday last was a model April day. The
sun shone brightly, the air was filled with
songs from the birds, well dressed children
perambulated the streets and their joyous
countenances showed that they were filled
with delight. Later on throngs of people
wendell their way to the several churches
and by the time services began there was
scarcely standing room in several. On Sat
urday afternoon previous, vehicles went from
house to house and gathered choice exotlcs
and vines for the several churches. The
flowers had received most careful attention
during the winter looking to their use On this
day of da,s In the afternoon carriages pass
ed up and down Main street filed with bright
faces who seemed to enjoy the warmth and
genial atmosphere. Short excursions were
made into the country but the roads were
not in good order and the driving confin-
ed to the turnpike. Below will be found an
account of the services in the various churches
of this city:
AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
The main altar and the two smaller ones
were filled with flowers and vines, not over
loaded, but tastefnlly arranged by the ladies
of the Sanctuary Society. The first mass was
largely attended. At 10 O'Clock High Mass
took place and the church was well filled.
The choir rendered Stearn's Mass in D, Mil
lard's Venf Creator, and other selections.
At Vespers Ecce Panis Angelorum, trio and
chorus; Regina Coli from Lambillotte, 0 Sal
utaris by Stearn and Tantum Ergo by Rossi.
The several solos, Duets and choruses showed
careful preparation and were given with fine
effect. Mrs. Samuel d. Shipley, of Freedom,
n former member, assisted the choir.
AT ASCENSION CHURCH.
The two Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist
/
ed by crowded congregations. At the latter
Celebration the music consisted OF Wood
wards Mass in d. The service which was
choral throughout, was sung by the full choir,
and the rendering was admirable. 1t was the
general opinion that the music had never been
excelled, and many thought it had never been
equalled. Atthe Solemn Vespers, 80 p M,
n solo was sung by William ii. Thomas, Esq.
with fine effect. The flowers on the altar
were not so numerous as on former occasions
nor were there so many pot plants, but they
were so skilfuly arranged as to give the I'm,
preston that there were as many as there had
ever been. and the altar and sanctuary were
considered to have looked never more beautl-
full Most conspicu' us among the floral dec
orations was a magnificent cross, the largest
and finest ever seen on festival In this
church. 1t was placed upright in a promi-
nept position over the Baldachino of the altar
and elected the admiration and surprise of all
who saw it. The offerings were larger than
on any previous occasion during the present
rectorship.
On Easter Monday at noon the annual
election of the Vestrymen of the Parish was
held in the Church. The Vestry for the en-
suing year is composed as tollow:-Charles
T. Reifsnider, Hon. Frank I. Shaw, Dr. Geo.
S. Fouke, Henry Vanderford, Bennington
G. Blanchard. Harry NJ. Clabaugh. George 4.
Sharrer and Philip Hunter.
AT CENTENARY NJ. Z. CHURCH.
A very interesting Young Peoples Easter
service was held at the Centenary M. +. |
Church on Easter Sunday night. The pastor,
Rev. &. w. Cooper, conducted the exercises
assisted by Mr.. S. X. Herr and Mr.. W. An |
thony. Mr. Frank Mitten had charge of the |
music, with Miss Jennie Nalehorn as organist.
EASTER the Day of Days beautiful re-
sponsve service-was used on the OCCASION
There we're Il number of Rotations, and the
music was especially appropriate to Easter.
AT GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The Easter Services at Grace Lutheran
Church were very impressive morning and
evening, and large congregations attended.
The pulpit recess was bank of beautiful
flowers and foliage. 1t was also Communion
day, and so many participated that it was not
concluded until the night service, when about
one fourth of the number communed. The I
music was of high order Miss BERTHE Geisel-
man, organist, with fine choir. The sermon
by the pastor, Rev. p. H. Miller, was able and
interesting. He was assisted at the Commun-
ion by Rev J. U. Asper, morning and night.
In the afternoon Rev. j. U. Asper, had an
interesting communion service at Leister's st.
Johns) Church, assisted by Rev. 2. ii.
Miller.
There were % acccssions to the church.
The offerings of thanksgiving amounted to
S95, and the money will be appropriated to
Missions and Church Extension.
AT ST. pAuI's REFORMED CHURCH.
In St. Paurs Reformed Church the solemn
events of Passion week were observed by
services every evening. On Good Friday
evening services preparatory to the Holy Com
munion were held The Pastor delivered an
to men through the death of Christ. In con-
nection with these services nine persons were
received into full communion of the Church,
two by baptism and confirmation, six by con-
frmation and one by certificate. At the close
of the services congregational meeting was
held for the election of officers of the consis.
tory, The election resulted in the choice of
Ephraim Dankert and John L. Orndorff, eld-
ers for two years. John 7. brown and Oscar
D. Gilbert, elders for one year; John Shower
and Frederick D. Miller, deacons for two
years; and William A. Shriver and Jehu
Roger, deacons for one year.
The joyful events which the Easter festival
commentaries were observed by an early
service at a. m. The members of the con-
aregation, together with many others, gathered
in the sanctuary at this early hour to give ex-
preston to the great Joy that filled their
hearts The chanoel of the Church presented
a beautiful appearance. in harmony with the
devotion and gratitude called forth by the
Resurrection of our Lord. Over the altar, in
the arc of a circle, were the words in green
lettering, Hail, hail, our Jesus risen." Flow
ers covered the cross, and plants and flowers
of every description were arranged in an ar
tistc manner on the altar and within the
chancel railing. The service was mainly
service of song and special music, which had
been provided for the occasion. At 1870 a
m the Holy Communion took place according
to the solemn and impressive ritual of the
Reformed Church. The sermon was ap
propriate to the festival of Easter and brought
out the relation of the Resurrection Of Christ
to the Holy Communion. At p. IN, the
chidren's service was held. The service was
simple and worshipful, without anything of
the nature of an exhibition or the exercise of
the elocutionary powers of the children. 1t
consisted mainly Of Easter hymns, appropriate
scriptural lessons, the collection of the Easter
offerings of the children. and an address by
the pastor to the little children.
ATM.P CHURCH.
The Methodist Protestant Sabbath School
held very pretty Easter service. The ex-
ercises Comprised service of song and re-
sponsive scripture reading, entitled The Por- |
tails of Glory Rotations by Miss Ada Smith, |
Clarence Billingslea. Jewell Simpson. Nellie |
Wantz, Mabel Miller, Cora Miller and Blanche |
SENT, and addresses by Mr.. VIM. L. Seabrook,
Superintendent of the School, and Rev. }:
T. Ward, D. D. The music was conducted
By the choir of the church, led by Mr.. Harry |
Gernand. with Miss AnEie Shriver as organist.
Several beautiful solos were sung during the |
evening by Mrs. C. V. Wantz, and Misses
Annie and Mollie Shriver.
shipley Items.
Our Easter holidays we're exceptionally
bright, and were much enjoyed by all. Eggs
! for the occasion were plentiful, but we heard
nothing of tho ''bully.''
Our truckers are putting in their factory
1 peas, planting early potatoes and gardening.