The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-25
Easter IN the Churches.

10 ALo1C StAuly WtlCOlcu, VI llU1C SCHOAoAAy
observed in the churches than the anniver-
sary of Christs reserruction. Easter com
memorates an event upon which the whole
christian fabric depend, and faith in which
is necessary to any christian conception of
the plan of salvation.
The churches in Kenosha observed
Faster in various ways. In all Of them
floral decorations were quite feature Of
the day. At St, Matthews the season of
Easter has been most happy one for the
parishioners. At 7 a. m. the bell .rung out
to call the members to the early commun-
ion. About one-third of the whole number
of members responded, making the first act
of the day one of thanksgiving to their
risen Lord.
The second service at half past ten
was the great service of the day. This
was sutlimely grand. The ushers had taken
care that every worshipper should have
share in the service and handed him a
printed pamphlet, containing the whole
morning service. This forethought was
most happy in its results and great pleas
ure to the visitors. The congregation was
very large and fully tested the capacity Of
the building. 1t used to be said that ST.
Matthews church was too large, but this is
no longer true. AS the bell ceased tolling
the organ pealed out in joyful strains, and
presently modulated into the familiar notes
of The Professional hymn. This was taken
up by the vested choir in the choir room,
and presently two by two they emerged
singing, 'sThe strife is GER the battle done"
The rector then began the service proper,
with sentences from scri pture. The music
was excellent throughout TIE Deum was
we'll rendered, an anthem of unusual
brilliancy was sung, some parts IN unison
were especially effective. Messrs. James
H. Kehlor, w. W. Strong, Fred Engle,
Sydney M. Jones and Prof. Leach, were
the solists and rendered their parts in a
| most pleasing style. The vested choir was
supplemented by the following ladies
Miss. Anna Hawley, Mrs G. c. Brown,
Mrs. E. G.. Hazleton, Miss. Balm soprano,
Mrs O. M. Petit, Mrs. w. w. Strong and
Miss Emma Hawley, alto, and on the left
side Miss. Belle Bond and the Misses
Robinson-altogether about 40 voices. The
sermon was short and earnest, based on the
| words. Gear not we [ know that ye seek
Jesus which was crucifed." The finer
| touches of the music were reserved for the
solemn communion Office which closed the
service. Miss. Hlnsdale resided at the
organ with more than her usual skill and
ability. At 4 p. m. the children had a
choral service and made their Easter
offerings Each scholar was presented with
a beautiful Illuminated centennial certif-
cate, in memory of this the centennial year
of the church in this country and an Easter
egg, and thus closed the day Of the Resur-
rection.
The church was beautifully decorated
with plants and flowers and the ladies Of
the St. Mary's Guild, deserve great praise
for their taste and skill, displayed in the
arrangement. During Eastertide the
Rector baptized nine adults and fifteen in
fants, and is at present preparing class
for confirmation at the Bishops approach
ing visit. The Easter offerings amounted
to nearly $500 from all sources. St.
Matthew's people may well be congratula-
ted upon the prospects of their growing
parish which is growing stronger each
| year and we trust exercises a great infu-
ence for good in this community
At the NJ E. church the altar, pulpit and
choir loft were beautifully decorated with
callas, roses and vines and high bank Of
roses surmounted the organ. The worship
pers in this neat and cheerful church as
sembled to a day of christian Joy anc
thanksgiving in the morning. The audi
ence filled eV cry seat in the house, The
pastor preached sermon on the subject Of
the resurrection, dwelling upon the rejoic
ing and gladness that comes to the christian
heart in contemplating the fruits Of Christ's
sacrifice and his triumph over death ane
the grave. In the evening an audience
that filled the pews, the chairs in the aisles
and overhowed into the vestibule assembled
to hear the praise service and the children's
exercises. After the opening hymn, scrip
tural reading and prayer, the choir sang
the anthem, "Rejoice and Be joyful" Eas
ter was set apart as missionary day in the
Methodist churches Of this country this
year and accordingly the exercises were
missionary in tone and character. Louis
Ward made short address of welcome
| Miss Carrie Durkee then read selec.
| tions from the bible, Josephus and 9th.
er authorities proving the truth of the res.
direction of Christ. Her excerpts were
well selected. After another hymn by the
choir, Mr.. Arthur Sager and Miss Kate
Mitchell, Mr.. J. L. Mead and Miss Edith
Sherwood recited missionary selections.
The pastor, Rev.. ]. Hartley, addressed
the audience for few minutes upon the