Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-03-30
YESTERDAYS SERVICES.
HOW THE CHURCHES CELE-
BRATED FASTER.
An Interesting Occasion at Trim
ity Episcopal Church-CentraI
Methodist sunday school Exer-
cises-Other Services.

An AntereStsnR OCcAS1Ou at Trin-
ity Episcopal Church-CentraI
Methodist sunday school Exer.
cises-Other Services.
The services at Trinity Episcopal
church yesterday began with an early
celebration Of the holy communion at
half past seven. Quite large number,
for the early service, were present.
At the II O'Clock service the seats were
all occupied some time before the service
began, and by the hour for service every
available space was occupied. The serv-
ice was conducted by the rector, Rev.
McNecly DuBose, assisted by the Rev.
Mr.. Rice and the Rev. Geo. II. Bell. The
altar and the chancel weic tastefuly
though not lavishlv decorated with
flowers and beautiful cross occdpicd
the niche on the right of the chancel.
The choir was increased by n number
OF additional voices and the special music
was rendered with fine effect. As an or
gan prelude to the service DR.. Garratt
played Handel's Worthy is the Lamb"
DR.. Garratt played with his accustomed
skill and brilliancy not only in his solos
but in the accompaniments as well sus-
tanning and holding the choir in perfect
accord. The service opened with hymn
followed after the opening sentences and
PRAYER by the chant "Christ our Pass
over, &c." composed by DR.. Garratt.
The Te Deum and Jubilate after the les
sons were by Tours.
Following the prayers, the choir sang
as an anthem the Easter hymn "Aleuia,
Alleluia," as composed by DR.. Garratt.
This was very beautiful composition
and well rendered.
The communion service following was
rendered doubly beautiful with special
music, a number of Communicates partak-
ing. AT the close of the service DR.. Gar
ratt played the "Hallelujah Chorus" of
Handel.
In the afternoon the children of the Sun.
day school held their usual service. After
simple service, with several Easter
hymns by hcchildren and short address
by the rector, the children brought for
ward their white chests with their Lcnten
offerings for missions The church was
comfortably filled and it seemed bright
and enjoyable occasion tor the children
and all Who were present.
CENTRAL METHODIST.
The day was very appropria tcly and
imprcssively observed at the Central
Methodist Episcopal church, south.
Instead of the regular service at II
O'Clock, the hour was given to the Sun
day school, and an Easter cantata, ale
Lives rendered, under the leadership OF
]. Norris Myers. musical director.
The pulpit and chancel were tastefulv
decorated with evergreen and blooming
flowers, and the effect produced was
fresh and pleasing
he singing was intcrspcrsed with reel.
tations, responses, and a short address
by the pastor upon the meaning of Eas-
ter, and the hopes it inspired.
The music, was simple, but full of mel
ody, and was rendered in way that re-
tlected credit upon the school and evil
dcnced the painstaking instruction OF
Mr. Myers.
The chorus: Let us with joyful
sound, by the infant class, and the reci-
tation by Master Norris Myers brought
forth manifestations of approval from
the congregation, as did also the recita-
tions by six little girls, Misses Gudger
Burnette Pcnland, Weaver, Johnston
and Stikeleather.
| The instrumental part of the program
was rendered by Miss Alice Smith.
Prof kncringer and his choir OF gentle
men, gave valuable assistance, and all in
all, it was most pleasant service
The congregation was unusually large
AT RIVERSIDE.
The Easter service at the Riverside
church was very interesting. The littl,
building was comfortably filled. The
sermon was preceded by some excellent
music. Miss Maud McC ollum presidcc
at the organ, and was accompanied bN
+. d. McCoIlum on the cornet. TIL,
choir was composed OF four ladies ant
the same number of gentlemen, under thu
leadership of |. E. Clarke. The pastor
Rev. John c. Troy, preached on tn,
Resurrection" and the congregation
was deeply impressed with his eloquenc
and earnestness in the presentation O
their subject under consideration.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Easter services were conducted at tn
Catholic church on Haywood street. TIL
altar was very handsomely decorate
with cut flowers and easter lilies in pot.
Early mass was celebrated at ocloc
and the Easter service at II a. m. b
Father White. Miss Thacker, of Loui.
vile, was the organist.