The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-22

Inc ~. Kew; Bishop Healy was celebrant,
assisted ny rather Linehan as assistant
priest, Win the Rev. Fathers Sullivan and
Brady as deacon and sub-deacon respectiye-
iy. ME- Y. Driscoll was master of ceremo-
MES: The 1T Rev. Bishop preached an i'm
preslVe and powerful sermon on the resur-
rection, citing the most undeniable proofs of
the ulvlnity OF Christ, which has stood the
test Oh history. Tor the past eighteen centu-
ries. The Cathedral never presented more
beautiful appearance, as the grand and side
affairs were tastefully decorated and brill
llantly lighted. The music was also well
rendered by the full choir. who are thor
oughly trained by the efficient organist, Mr..
pers at p. M, the ut. Rev. Bishop oficiat-
Ing, assisted by the above named priests.
The Bishop again preached at this service,
with his wonted vigor and eloquence.
The services at St. Dominic's were also i'm
posing. Being the first time that services
were held in the new church, there was an
immense congregation present. The Very
Reverend Vicar General j. w. Murphy Off
ciated, assisted by Father Reardon. In the
afternoon there was solemn vespers, at
which Bishop Healy was present, and
preached an interesting and effective sermon
congratulating Father Murphy and his de-
voted parishioners on their handsome church.
When it Is considered that 1t is less than one
year since the walls of the old church were
taken down, Father Murphy deserves unlim-
tied praise in achieving such signal success
within such short space of time.
Excellent taste has been displayed In the
artistic frescoing of the chancel of the new
church.. Over the altar and forming cir
Gle Is beautiful monogram relieved with
the letters in fresco l. III. S., and the sur
rounding centres are handsomely embossed.
Above apexes communicating with the sac
risty are ornamented panels, representing
among other emblems, the symbol of mans
redemption and the sacred heart Of Jesus.
The sacristy Is admirably arranged and or
namented with three large windows of stained
glass. twill contain a fine repository for
the sacred vestments and other appoint
ments.
The reredos which adorned the church.
which has receeded into the mighty past, has
been almost reincarnated, and at the base
is the inscription which becomes every al
tar: "Sanctus Sanctus! Sanctusl' Light
steals softly into the basement through
many handsome stained glass windows.
Inc auditorium seats 1880, and the pews,
which are Of white ash wood, are made In a
tasteful GOTHIC style, designed by the archi-
tect, Mr.. A. w. Ford of Boston. The rear is
provided with spacious recess for the or
gan and choir. There are four accesses and
the doors which lead thereto are suspended
on hinges of brozed metal FURNISHED with
gold, at an expense of So APIECE.
HIGH STREET.
The decorations at High street church
were quite unlike any former ones, and were
designed by a young artist. The effect was
light and airy, and the color in beautiful
harmony with the tone of the frescoing. The
central background was feathery green. in
terwoven with choice flowers from private
conservatories. On one side was a large
memorial cross, and a smaller one directly at
the front Of the pulpit; on the other side a
large vase OF Easter lilies. Baskets and
vases OF flowers were placed in corners and
service. flowers were sent 'I to persons de-,
tanned at home by illness. The fine choir
was In excellent voice, and the selections
were admirably rendered.
The morning sermon, by Rev. DIR. Fem,
from l. Cor, 10 20, brought. out the progress
slye character of Christ's miracles in raising
the dead, beginning at the raising of Jairus's
daughter, the son Of the widow of Main and
Lazarus, on to the appearance of the saints
alter His own resurrection; longer and
longer time having elapsed in each case be-
tween death and rising from the dead. An
other striking idea was the individuality of
the soul. In the material world one atom
can replace another without prejudice to the
system. Species is everything, and the ma
terial individual nothing. But in the spirit
9al world the individual is everything The
able loss. DR.. Fem made tender allusion to
recent deaths in his parish. The evening
lecture was devoted to anxious questions
which arise in regard to the future life.
CONGRESS SQUARE.
The decorations at this church were simple
in comparison with former years. but were
very appropriate. The pulpit was removed
and in its place was stand hearing a vase
filed with large bouquet of easter lilies.
and on either side were hanging baskets of
cut flowers. There were the usual number
OF elegant memorials. Among them were
those in memory of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Billings,
israel Washburn, Jr., Mrs. N. G. Fessenden,
Lillian Deane, Mrs. K. w. Bean, Minetta
Browd, Miss Russell, Mrs. q. M. Plummer,
Mrs; Lucy A. Wilson, Rufus Stanley. Spen-
Ger Rogers, Jr., B. III. Jones, Nellie M. Kill
gore, Mrs: Chas. Forbes, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Jackson.
The pastor, Rev. Henry Blanchard,
sermon appropriate to the day,
to a large congregation, at the morning SER
vice, taking his texts from Cor. and Colos-
slams. The music was fine and was rendered
in accordance with the published programme
Mr.. Walter b. Smith presiding at the organ.
In the evening the usual easter concert
was given by the Sunday school.
ST. LUKE's CATHEDRAL.
The Easter services held in st. Luke's
Cathedral were very impressive and were at
tended by large number. Confirmation
was administered.to class Of 20 Easter even
ing at o'clock. Holy commu MON was
celebrated Easter morning at o'clock. At
lO.30 there were morning prayer and the
communion service with sermon by the Rt.
Rev. Bishop Nicely. Children's service with
baptism of children was held in the after
noon and evening service with sermon by
the Rev. Canon Stills at 7.3O. The church
was beautifully decorated. The chancel rail
was banked with Gala lilies and geraniums.
A beautiful white azalia surmounted the
font and two. colored azalias were placed
each SIDE OF the altar. Memorial pieces
were placed in the memorial windows, on
the pulpit rail, litany desk, etc.
Inc WINDOW TO the memory of Lena Matt
lana warren was banked with roses and
bore the name Lena" in violets. A beauti-
1ul star hung from the window sill matching
one that hung from the window in memory
OF Dr. Gassaway's son.
ST. PAUL's.
At st. Paul's the memorial windows were
made more beautiful by bouquets. one in
honor of the memory of Lizzie E. Dow and
others in memory of Albert Dirwanger
Simpson, Mrs. Holden and Lawrence Root
me other was surrounded by potted plants
and the decorations were very pretty. The
words of the rector. Rev. Charles ii. Tindall
were listened to by well filled church and
gave the Episcopal idea of Easter Sunday
and its value.
OTHER CHURCHES.
At the Abysinian church there was an
Easter concert in the evening.
At the West Congregational church an
Easter concert was given in the evening.
At the Gospel Mission Rev. Mr.. Pearson
preached from the text SIS Resurrection
spiritual or literal" and a concert was given
in the evening.
At the Second Advent church there were
some very pretty floral decorations and ap-
propriate Easter music. Rev. Mr.. Wood
ward preaching on 1.-THE Resurrection and
the life.'
The usual floral memorials and decorations
adorned Free Street Baptist church. In the
morning Rev. A. L. Dunn preached an APP
given in the evening.
Rev. A. III. Wright oficiated at the St
Lawrence street church and preached an in
teresting sermon In the morning. The floral
decorations were of usual excellence. In
the evening an Easter concert was given,
The decorations at the First Baptist
church consisted of flowers and plants. The
pastor preached an appropriate sarmon, and
In the evening an Easter concert was given.
No attempt at elaborate decoration was
made at the Church of the Messiah. Int the
flowers and plants that adorned the platform
were pretty. Rev. L. +. McKenney of
Manchester, N. H., preached the morning
sermon, and services were held in the eve
ming.
Easter Monday Ball.