The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-04-18

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MORALS were for Mrs. Geo. Colby. Mrs
W. H. Pennell, Mrs. Fred Littlefield
Mrs. Chas. True, Philip E. Baker and
Eddie Gordon. In some cases. friends
contributed two and three memorials,
many of them of rare beauty.
The music was of that devotional and
satisfying character usually heard in this
church. Selections were given from
Holden, Wilson, Nichol and other COM
posers. The pastors discourse was a
philosophical and theological treatment
of the doctrine of immortality. The
evening service was devoted to Sunday
school concert under the direction of the
superintendent, Mr.. E. L. Sayward. The
singing by the school was conducted by
Mr.. G. Fl. Sieders, Miss Gertrude Bur.
rowes presiding at the piano.
Woodfords Congregational Church.
At Woodfords Congregational church,
yesterday, the pastor, Rev. E. P. Wilson,
preached very interesting Easter SER
mon from Isaiah SO; l, s'Who is this that
cometh from Eden?' The floral decora-
tons were very beautiful. There was a
basket of roses in memory of
Jennie Seelye, bouquet of hyacinths
and jonquils for Mrs. Perkins; hyacinths
for Mrs. Carrie Perkins Hixon; jar of
roses for Mr.. Frank Chenery,
and an ivy wreath for Mr.. Burnell. The
church was decorated with potted plants.
st. Lawrence Street Church.
The Easter decorations at this church
were never more elaborate and beautiful.
The walls on each side of the pulpit alcove
displayed these texts in gilt letters: HE
Is Not Here;' ''For He Is Risen3' The
alcove itself was fringed with evergreen,
while in the centre of the wall there was
green shield, in the bosom of which
was white cross encireled with these
words: 'sChrist is Risen" Beneath
this beautiful design was a vase of ele-
giant Gala llilies resting ON the pulpit,
which was pushed back against the wall,
and covered with bank of green and
white, making the effect most pleasing
to the eye.
On the open platform there was pro-
fusion of blossoming home plants taste
fully arranged, and the table in front
was covered with Easter lilies and cut
flowers in vases. There were no memo
rails. At the rear of the platform in the
right hand corner was displayed a large
ivy cross, which was balanced by lux
uriant fuschia in the opposite corner.
These floral decorations were arranged
by committee of young ladies and gem
tlemen from the Sunday school and re-
fleet much credit on their taste and skill.
Rev. Mr.. Wright's Easter sermon was
from the words of Matt. %, Z, go
quickly and tell his disciples that He is
Risen from the dead;;'' and also from
Rom. 10, 9, IF thou shalt believe in
thine heart that God hath raised Him
from the dead, thou shalt be saved"
A very attractive Sunday school con-
cert closed the Easter services of the day
in the evening.
High Street Church.
The floral decorations Of this church
consisted mainly of palms and Easter
lilies. The communion table had large
mound of bright flowers surmounted by
memorial cross. Several mementoes
were given, some with name attached
and some known only to the donors. A
wreath for Mrs. Wiley, clusters of roses
for Mrs. Snow, Mr.. W. T.. King, Mrs.
Dresser and others were noticed.
The sermon by Prof. W. J. Tucker of
Andover. was from John, 5:2e sFor as
the Father hath life in himself; so hath
he given to the Son to have life in him
SELF" 1t would be impossible to give an
abstract OF this remarkable sermon; but
those who were SO fortunate as to hear
it will not soon forget it.
The music was of the usual high order
of excellence. Special mention should
be made of the popularity of ''Christ
our Passover" by King, it being in the
old Gregorian style, and quite effective.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Of all the festivals in the Roman ritual,
none are marked with more Joy and
splendor than that of Easter day.
The services at the Cathedral of the I'M
maculate Conception, yesterday, were
grand and solemn. Pontifcal high mass
was celebrated at 1890 o'clock, a. M, by
Rt. Rev. James A. Healy, assisted by
Rev. NJ. McGrath as deacon, Rev. Father
Ahern as sub-deacon and Rev. M. G. Nc
Donough as master of ceremonies. At
the close of the services Bishop Healy
preached an eloquent and instructive
sermon on the resurrection, pointing out
how the apostles laid particular stress IN
the days fearly Christianity upon this
great truth. In the afternoon at 5
o'clock pontiical vespers were sung and
the benediction of the blessed sacrament
given. Bishop Healy preached second
time. The cathedral was crowded at
both services and presented beautiful
sight. The main altar was hung with
deep gold embroidery and was luminous