The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-04-13
EASTER DAY IN DEER CREEK
PARISH.

Having seen in your last issue notice with the
above heading, giving the hours of service. &c,
information thereby given, and repaired early to
Grace Memorial Church. Darlington" that
might see and hear and take part in all that was
said and done in that beautiful temple of God
But while always beautiful in itself, yesterday
IL was far more 80 by reason OF the floral decora-
tons which had heen made In honor of the great
Christian Festival. 1t had been my privilege to
attend Easter services in that church on more
than one occasion, but never before have seen
IL so beautifully and so tastefully decorated as it
was on Easter day. The design. by whomsoever
thought OF, was ccrtainlya good one, as 1t made
iine display OF the fewers and yet placed them
entirely out OF the way of the congregation and
minister in their going to aud fro In the order of
the services.
The Holy Table, ornamented with richly EN-.
broidered white silk altar covering. was the GEN.
ire of attraction, being decorated with beautiful
and fragrant white flowers. embracing Gala
lilies. hyacinths and sweet alyssum. The organ
was surmountea with handsome display of
flowers of various kinds and varied hues, such as
hyacinths, tulips, &c. The remainder of the
windows. Every window, save what is known
believe, as the caves window, was filled with
choice plants and flowers. The light coming
through the stained glass showed them all to ad-
vantage.
Two thnge. however, l have forgotten, the
brass lectern and white marble font, had also re-
ceved their share of attention. The effect of the
whole rs one sat In the lower part of the church,
looking up, was indeed beautiful. The decora-
tions, | have understood, were made by the
young ladies connected with the church. assisted
by Miss Bessie W. Smith. Mrs. Williams Mrs
VIM. IL. ii. Whiteford, Miss Smith and others
The flowers and plants were contributed or
Loaned by the friends of the church. but the
greater part of them, including the lovely and
fragrant hyacinths and thetulips. were sent from
the conservatory of Mr.. ID. c. Wharton smith,
which Is kept by Mr.. FELTON,. The services
especially the music, were appropriate and well
rendered. The sermon from the Rector, Rev
Mr.. Wroth, was eloquent and effective. 1t was
from the lith chapter, 18th verse of job: "It a
man die shall he live again."
AS the hour OF evening service drew near,
determined, although my ride had been long
one, to attend the Service of Song which had been
announced. Tho church considered beautiful
in the morning, but the effect was more pleasing
still in tho evening. The lights made the flowers
show TO the very best advantage. The chancel
was particularly bright and beautiful. Large
reteciors, think, having been used TO throw
the light full upon the Holy Table. The music.
of which the Service OF Song chiefly consisted,
was under the charge of Mrs. Wroth. who pre-
sided both morning and evening at the organ,
and was well rendered. 1t consisted of hymns
sung by the congregation aud the choir inter-
spersed with solos and duets, and all were most
appropriate to the occasion.
should not fail to mention that the congrega-
lions at both the services were very large and at
tentiyc.
Thus ended Easter Day, 1888, to me, and |
Jonrneyed to my home feeling happier and l
hope better man. WoRsHIppER