The record-union., 1891-03-30
CHRIST is RISEN"
Some of the Special Easter Services
Yesterday.
Large Crowds Visit the Various
Churches-Music at st. Paul's
and the Cathedral.

ALI the churches in the city contained
larger congregations than usual on yester-
day, while some of them were so crowded
that many persons were unable to enter.
This was notably the case at st. Paul's
Episcopal Church, where very attrac-
tive Easter programme was carried out.
This handsome church was beautifully
decorated. The pulpit and altar were
almost hidden beneath a weight of
flowers, and throughout the auditorium
were hung festoons and wreaths.
Standing room was at premium when
the morning services began, and many
who came late were unable to get in.
Rev. John f. Won Herrlich preached an
eloquent Easter sermon.
The music rendered during the sevices
was grand. A full orchestra had been
provided, and the choir was composed of
the following-named well-known singers:
Sopranos, Mrs. A. +. Bruno (soloist),
Mrs. w. III. Kinross, Miss M. Casedy,
Mrs. George Smith and Mrs. George
ley (soloist), Miss Hannah Shields, Miss
Lizzie Platt and Miss Gertie Gerrish;
tenors, Richard Cohn (soloistl, ii. Ash
worth, w. t. Grove, w. Longbotton and
G. a. Beaumont; bassos, H. a. Melvin
+. Gerrish and II. Phillips.
Following is the programme which
was rendered by the choir and orchestra:
March, ''Athalie' (organ and orchestra),
Memberships; professional hymn,
Hasten the Time Appointed;" Easter
anthem, Christ Our Passover" Goss;
damus," d. Buck; 'Jubilate Deo," Pease:
introit anthem, Break Forth Into JOY"
Bamby; otfertory, AResurrection' (bass
solo, Holden. During the communion
service the music rendered was as fol-
lows: Hymn 205, Ter Sanctus," Gill
bert; "Gloria in Excelcis," ancient chant;
recessional hymn, 49l. The orchestra and
choir were under the direction of w. II.
Kinross.
In the afternoon there was a children's
service at the church, and the Sunday
school children sang their Easter carols.
The church was again filed last even
ing. The principal feature of the service
was the administration by the Right
Reverend j. III. d. Wingfeld, Bishop OF
the Missionary Jurisdiction of Northern
California, of the apostolic rite of confir-
nation.
The music rendered was as follows:
March for organ and orchestra, Scottson
One Foundations" "Gloria Patria," Morn
ington; "Cantate Domino" d. Buck;
'Benedic Anima," d. Buck; anthem,
''God Hath Appointed Day." Tours:
hymn 237, MY Faith Looks Up to Thee"
During the confirmation the music rem
Gered was: Otfertory, ~ VIII Extol
Thee" soprano solo, Costa; hymn 1876,
.'Sun of My Soul" recessional hymn 1853,
"Jerusalem the Golden"
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The Congregational Church, on Sixth
Strept had an immense attendance both
atthe morning and evening services. The
interior Of the church was handsomely
decorated.
Rev. J. B. Silcox preached on both
occasions.
In the morning his subject was "The
resurrection" The music rendered was
exceptionally fine, and at the morning
service was as follows: Anthem, Christ,
Our Passover" with SOLOS by Mrs. How
ard and Mrs. Ross; offertory from the
Messiah"), The Trumpets Shall
SOUND" with solo by Mrs. Beardsley.
In the evening Sacramento Command
cry, Knights Templar, attended the
services in body, in full uniform. Rev.
Silcox's sermon was directed partcu-
larly to the Knights, his subject being
The Essence Of Religion [The sermon
is published in full in another column. |
Besides the usual Easter hymns. Mrs.
Beardsiey sang Lift Your Glad Voices
in Triumph" and Mrs. Howard rendered
the otfertory, Risen Lord.
AT THE CATHEDRAL.
Even the large Cathedral was crowded
far beyond its seating capacity which is
twelve hundred or more. After all the
seats had been filled there were probably
fifty persons and upward who We're
obliged to stand. This was at the 1920
O'Clock service, although the earlier
masses were also largely attended.
The affairs were relieved of their somber
Lenten appearance and made cheerful by
neat but not profuse floral decorations.
The services were very impressive.
Pontifical high mass was celebrated by
Bishop Manogue, who was assisted by
the pastor, Rev. Father Grace, and Father
Hynes, of Woodland, aided by the full
number of acolytes or altar-boys.
Father Hynes officiated as Master of Ger
emonies, and Father Grace preached the
sermon, which was an eloquent review of
the life and character of the Savior. The
reverend speaker made fervent appeal
to his hearers to emulate, as far as possi-
BILE, the virtues and good example of
Christ.
The music was of high order, and
added greatly to the impressiveness of
the occasion. The choir was composed of
Mrs. j. H. Coppersmith (soprano), Mrs.
(contraltos), J. II. Desmond (tenor), j. G.
Genshlea and c. NJ. Phinney (bassos)
Miss Nellie Sheehan presided at the
organ.
The 'Kyrie Elieson," "Gloria,"
''Sanetus," "Agnus Dei'' from the cele-
brated mass of Messi Pascale, arranged
by Lambilottel, the 'Credo' (Merci-
dante, and "Veni Creator'' Iambilotte),
We're all rendered with fine effect
At the conclusion of the mass, "Strike
the Cymbal'' was sung in English by a
quartet.
At the evening service the choir rem
dered Generalli's "Vespers" and Mag
nificat,'' Regina Coeli'' [Werner), SO,
Salitaris' (Verdi) and "Tautum Ergo''
(Rossi).
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