New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-01
THE GLORIES OF EASTER.
FINE WEATHER FLOWERS AND BoNNETs
TEE STREETS GAY wITu NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
TONS IN THE CHURCHES


TONS N THE CHURCHES.
Spring. genial, breezy, sunny, paid the town
visit yesterday and received a smiling welcome.
Nearly everybody went out of doors to cultivate
closer acquaintance with the newcomer. Her pres
once sent thrill Of gladness through the city. Yet,
here ard there, In outof the way streets Jay mounds
Of snow, "reminiscences Of the blizzard fast dssolvng
into mud puddles. Notwithstanding winters proven
bsl habit of lingering 10 the lap Of spring, the hOary
headed tyrant yesterday got the bounce so TO
speak and everybody devouy hopes that he will stay
bounced New York fairly olossomed yesterday.
Talk about the charms OF the country, the country
yesterday could reveal such sights were dis
closed by walk up Broadway or ftfth-ave Every
florist took possession of good sectIon Of the side
walk and displayed, II not always the flowers that
bloom in the spring. something chocer ard rarcr
and moro luxuriantly beautiful for the hot house
triumphs over all obstacles Of climate. There were
roses, red and white and pink, Of the most aristocrac
lineage azaleas, rhododendrons OF numerous kinds
and colors tulips showing a blerding Of coors that
rvalled the hues Of the rainbow lilies OF the valley
longer iuwiy, but costly and exalted; fragrant
vioets and host of other flowers to suit the tastes
and purses Of all admirers What rushing bust
ness the florists did II thrir harvest time.
Flowers said Mr.. Klunder to a reporter, I'm too
busy selling them to talk about them
Send me what you like said lady, " only le,
them DO good'
" Do you get many such ordersl7 ASKED the 70
porter.
"Yes, fashionable people often give them thG
way, 1t saves trouble and affords them just much
satisfaction But the florists did not trust TO the
beauty alone of the flowers 10 sell them Numerous
the white, sat n-lined, shaped baskets, filed
with lilies and oher choice flow, p for Easter 81 t.
The streets uptown crowd with women !;
and surely II in flowers NewYork at this season
eclipsss the Country, to far gr alter extent It sur
A, In, no d faeae NJ
typ. Everybody was sho Ping The genisl wca her
had caused the spring bonnet question to as ue such
pressing Importance that 1t would no longer brook
an ms ants decay. The results will be to-
morrow. 1t would not be fair to anticipate thcm,
and besides, no masculine pen would be equal to the
task.
The weather clerk pr misses weather clear and fair
ton trihe colue han to-day out on the whols
pla. ed In all its glory. And dsPlae IT Will b., no
rset some an aeon from the nal
proper to Easter sunday In adj on 10 speilsl
musical services al the churches Will have more or
Joy which the season should bring TO every
an anne extensive aoraI display as in former Years The
decorations will all be inside the chancel but will
be exceedingly chaste and beautiful
1t will be the same at Grace Church st. PauIs
will have two pyramids OF lilies behind the altar
railing and variety Of other flowers in pots. St.
ThOmas's Church always excels in floral displays
and to-day It will sustain its reputation.
ST. Patrcks Cathedral affords peculiar opportunities
Tor moran displays on sCdic' Edth sut VI mo
sanctuary, from altar to railing will be filed with
large palms, and each side of the altar proper Will
Be decorated with Easter lilies, azaeas and hydraneeas
In front OF tho sanctuary, outside Of tho rail- there
will be placed largo pots Of hydrangeas. The rcredos
of tho altar will be ablsze with lighted candies and
also each side of tho altar from the ground up.
But the small boy will be sad to-day. for Faster
Sunday coming on the same day April FOOLS
Day. knocks him OUT completely and mischief
loving youngsters and children OF larger growth VIII
be deprived Of their usual license.
EASTER FLOWERS FOR POOR CHILDREN.
Several dozen of happy little girls went IN holiday
dress attend special service at ST. Barnabus House,
In MuIberry.st yesterday. They all live In tenement
houses in the neghborhood and they attend the sun
day-schoo the sewing school in the institution
After the service yesterday every little girl carried
home reranium In a red carthen pot, and every ger
an1p was in bloom. The nUwers were given 10 tho
children by wealthy patron OF the institution, 10
brighten their hoems on Easter Day II has been a
custom Of long standing at St. Barnabus House TO give
the children Towering plants In the fall and
care for them during the winter by Offering prizes 10
the girls whose plants in the best condition In the
spring.