Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

and hyacinths lent their beauty TO the occa-
sion. The side affairs were similarly deco
rated The musical program, under the d.
rection of Miss Lucy H. LeProhon Was
special feature of the occasion. aud reflects
great credit upon her musical abilities. Vie
gand's mass, No 8, in Z fiat. was rndered
very finely BY the choir. The soloists we're
the Misses Katie Lynch. Maria Nolan and
Mrs Breen. Duets by Mr., ]. J. Murpay
and Mrs Lynch. Js
The FIRST BAPTIST. 81
At the Baptist church, plants and fragrant
flowers. gracefully and fastefully disposed
upon the altar, made the pleasant audience
room still more attractive. and filled the room
with their fragrance The homes of the
parish were levied upon for the rarest con-
tribution. The singing was by the recently
organized chorus choir. composed of some oi
the best musical talent in the city. and was
very fine and impressive. The selections of
scripture were appropriate TO the day and the
occasion. The pastor, Rev. Mr.. White,
preached from the text, l+th chapter Of John
18th verse, Because live We shall live al
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made by Christ aud in his divinity, his resur-
rection which this day typifies, is of infinite
importance If Christ be not risen then all
the claims and promises of his earthly life
are destroyed. Take this from the gospel
and you take away all its life. He showed
the vital connection between living Christ
and living Christianity: that the resurrected
life of the Christian is a positive proof of
Christ's resurrection-it is spiritual life
like unto Christ's life, the God life in the
soul This life is proof of the resurrection
of It's author, and is the earnest purpose in the
soul of eternal life.
In the evening there was special Easter
service, the theme being The Mighty Vic
tor" The singing was excellent. and the
entire exercises very interesting.
INSANE HOSPITAL.
The music was wei chosen and appru4ri-
ate, aud each selection was rendered in an
efficient and impressive manner by the choiI
and male quartette, highly complimentary tc
the signers. In consequence of two unfore-
seen occurrences ,neeessiratidg the absence OF
two members of the orchestra, the origina
musical programme was greatly modl-
ned and abridged. The following is the
musical programme
Easter Anthem. Prof. Harlow
Male Quartette.
This is Day of Good Tidings, Sullivan
Choir
Response, Lords Pra yer
Quartette.
The Vigil of the Ascension, Hymn
Choir.
Resurre elton Hymn, Arr. by Prcl. Harlow
Male Quartette.
The hospital chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Jo1lan
selected for his text, John 90 20, 'efher
were the disciples glad when they saw tn,
Lord" The excellent and well reJSre,
sermon had evidently received much Thought
1t was scholarly instructive and entertaining
and was listened to with close attention
throughout by large and appreciative audi
ence. composed of the residents of the hos
pital.
Upon entering the chapel yesterday at til
| Insane Hospital, it presented very beauti
full and attractive appearance. Its recen
| painting and frescoing, combined with tn
elaborate and artistic display of floral deco
rations, formed picture of almost gorgeou
spendor.
| Nothing of an unpleasant nature transpire,
during the entire services; and the occasion
was truly touching commemoration of on
| Savior's resurrection.