The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-04-07
church in p~artaking of the sacrament OF
the Holy Communion.

IN THE BowERS STREE CHAPEL.
The little frame chapel OF the Bowers
Street Lutheran Church was packed I'M
comfortably yesterday morning. The
large confirmation class recently admitted
to membership occupied seats in front.
The choir was enlarged for the occasion
and good music was rendered. The Rev.
A. Hafer oficiated, and at the conclusion
of the sermon administered the Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION.
The Easter services at the Church of
the Ascension, on New York avenue,
were attended by a large and happy con-
gregation yesterday morning. The chan
eel was prettily decorated with flowers
and potted plants, and a pleasing musical
programme was presented by the choir.
The Rev. G. Cammeron delivered a SER
joicing," and the Sacrament of the Holy
Communion concluded the service.
AT ST. MICHAEL's.
The services at st. Michael's were more
than ordinarily bright and impressive,
The main altar was exquisitely adorned
with flowers, and st. Joseph's aud the
Blessed Virgins affairs were similarly
Beasman's direction, was exceptionally
fine and embraced the Weigand's
sKyrie,p ssGloria;'' ttCredo" in B flat. by
Mercadante; "Veni CREATOR in B fiat. by
Sofke: "Gloria in Excelsis, I" arranged by
Dressler; "Sanctus Benedictus" aud
.Agnus Del" by Weigand, and "Tantum
Ergo" by Beale. The solos of Mrs.
Mooney. soprano; Charles Smith, tenor,
and Mr.. w. Gottredam, bass, deserve
especial mention. Five services were
held. Father Boylan delivered a fine
sermon at the last morning service. The
children held a service il the basement
in the afternoon.
SERVICES IN OTHER CHURCHES.
The chapel of st. Johns r. C. Church
on Van Wrinkle street was crowded at all
the services. The church was profusely
and handsomely decorated with flowers
and potted plants, and the music was ex-
cellent. The Rev. Father Ter Woert Off
ciated at the principal morning mass.
Simpson M. K. Church on Central ave-
me presented Il handsome appearance,
with its array of potted plants and pro-
fuse floral decorations. The Rev. William
Eakins. the pastor, OBLIGATED at the morn
ing service and special music was rem
dered by the choir under direction of
Prof. j. X. Sealey.
crowded at all the services. The floral
decorations were abundant and beautiful
and the music was excellent. The Rev.
Father Quinn conducted the principal
mass.
At the Unsectarian Mission in Hum
DoluG Hall h Rev. Mrs. Whitney, of
New York, preached to a large audience
on the resurrection of Christ. Miss Ida
May made an earnest appeal to the I'M
saved part of the audience and urged
Christians of all denominations to unite
in the mission work now going on in this
city. The choir, under the leadership of
Mrs. A. kampman, ang several beauti-
full pieces. Next Sunday afternoon at
half-past three o'clock there will be a
public mission service in the Tabernacle.
Addresses will be delivered by the Rev.
Mrs. Whitney and Miss Ida May, of New
York; Superintendent Hadley and Mrs.
Jerry McAuley, OF the Water Street
Mission; Major 2. X. Pangborn. w. Ii.
Maxwell. the Rev. Mr.. Stellman and the
Rev. John 1. Scudder, of this city, and
Others. Music by the Tabernacle choir.
This service is in the interest of the
Morris Street Mission. There will be
trustees from the various denominations
at this meeting.