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Artistic Decorations That Met the Eye
DIR. Msckenzle's Flock.

Artistic Decorations That Met the Eye of
DIR. Mackenzie's Flock.
Standing far back in the auditorium Of
the First Presbyterian Church yesterday the
spectator saw great cross of lilies sus-
pended over a mimic forest Of ferns and
palms. Around the base of the pulpit
palms were tastefully grouped and richly
laden sprays Of Lady Banksia roses distrib-
uted with lavish profuSiOn.
The morning service included the fol-
lowing:
Organ prelude tBesp; doxology; invoca-
ton; anthem, Awake. Thou That Sleep
est" (Goodricb); Scripture reading; hymn
327, Gone every pious heait"; prayer;
solo, "Easier Dawn" (Woodman). Mrs. Mckee;
hymn 339, "Al hall the power OF jesus
name'; offer,ory, ''Chrst Is Risen" (PoIl0nD.
Mr.. Hughes; sermon, by The pastor; prayer;
anthem. He Is Risen. He Is Risen" (bOrdese);
b, nediction; organ postude (Ran}
The evening service attracted throng of
worshipers to the beautifully decorated
church.
The following programme was rendered:
Organ prelude tGuiimanD; anthem. Christ
Our Passover" tLioyd); prayer; Eymn 1853,
" Hall, Thou Once Despised jesus; scrip
tuie reading; solo, Heart Ever FaishiuP {Bach},
Miss Jacqua y; prayer; hymn 374, Come, All
Ye Saints OF Cod; offeftory, Immortality"
(Shepherdl, Mr.. Wood; address by the pastor;
prayer: anthem, Christ the Lord Is Risen
Again" Fleissner); benediction; organ postlude
{Welyl
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First Unitarian Chuzch.

broad band Of Gala lilies. their cream.
tinted heads above and the pale-green stalks
INTERVENING below, was the chief deeora-
ton of the interior OF the First Unitarian
Church. Ii was one of the most simple vet
most beautiful specimens of Easter decora-
tons displayed in any church. The band
crossed the choir railing, the pulpit platform
and the vestry Enclosure a a uniform height
from the floor, 1t was about Is inches wide.
and at distance had the appearance of q
boldly chseled frieZe colOred white and
green. Ferns, palms and roses were artisti-
caliy arranged above the pulpi: and font
The decoration was the work of the Chan
ming Auxiliary. The musical programme
included the following:
Organ voluntary on Easter hymns; opening
anthem. God Hath Appointed Day. Ger,
ihold Toursl; reading of Scripture; violin solo,
Andante" (Mendelssohnl, Miss +. Fletcher;
plryeps hymn. congregation; RESPONSES;
"G!oria Anthem" (Haydu); prayer; offertoty.
Awake Up, My Glory (Millet), duet for so.
prano and mezzo soprano; tenor solo. "In Ma
tive Worth" tHaydn); tenor solo. '.And Coo Gre
ated Man In His Own Image; sermon and
prayer; hymn, congregation; benediction; organ
postiude (Seectedl
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side OF the orator. The organ platform
was belted with frieze OF shining leaves.
among which tiny white blossoms glis-
tened like stars. A great cross OF white
roses Embedded in their dark green foliage
hung over the pulpit.
The pastors sermon was an argument i'm
favor Of the unity of all Christian denom-
nations. The programme included the fol-
lowing numbers:
Morning = Organ prelude; introit "Christ
the Lord Has Risen To-day" NV. c. VII
Hams); Invocation; responsive readings: dox-
ology, Praise God. From Whom Ali Bless.
ings Flow; Scripture lesson; anthem. "CbrIst
Our Passover U'red SchillIng); PRAYER: offer
tory, "HosaDnai the Christ Llyeth stir; (Paul
Rongnon); hymn 344, "Ohi for a Sbont of
Sacred JOY" lcongregation); sermon by Rev A
4. Nlnship Of Boston. Mass; anthem "AwaKe
Thou That Sleepest tDr. John S.aiuer): bene.
diction; organ posIlude.
Evening = Organ prelude; choir, "AIleluIa.
Christ Is Risen" (Charies Dennee); inyoca.
ton; hymn, congregation, tune Corona
ton; Scripture lesson; prayer; contraiIo solo.
"The Anger och. Gounod); offertorv 'Why
Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead' 81. p
warren; congregation. tune "Autumn" choir
"The Three Mays George W. WARREN. adj
dress by Rev. A. Il. Wnship OF Boston Moss
choir. 1.-The Angel OF the Lord" (W b. Goaiel:
hymn, congregation, tune "Wilmot": choir
"HOsannA' Jules Grapier); prayer; bymn con-
gregatioa. tune "Old Hundred"; benedlction:
organ p0stludo.
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Field Flowers Send Charm to the
Methodist Temple.

SnaFm to the
Methodist Temple.
The congregation OF Grace NJ. E. Church.
on Twenty-first street. knelt yesterday in
presence of an altar TO whose decoration
the fields and gardens paid heavy tribute.
The multitude of wild and cultured bios
SONS were twined into pretty shapes by the
ladies OF the church, those belonging to the
choir taking charge Of that quarter, while
the Kings Daughters trimmed the pulpit.
and the Social Circle attended to the general
decoration, which included a handsome
Easter bell Of Lady Banksia roses and mari
colds. hung in an arch Of Easter lilies.
Christ the Lord Has Risen" was the
striking inscription across the organ front,
above which was placed a cross Of lilies,
surmounted by dove and ieweled crown.
A bank Of roses and marguerites covered
the rail-, supporting n basket of red and
white roses in the center aud a basket of
yellow buttereups at either end. Upon the
pulpit were vases of buebells and pink
lilacS and then amid drapery OF smlax
doomed up pretty Maltese cross of white
buds, the emblem of the Kings Daughters.
Below this were vases of larkspur aud hell
otrope on a foundation of Easter lilies.
Along the edge of the platform were De-
destals bearing many handsome devices
worked out with mixed blossoms. and on
the left OF the choir was handsome anchor
Of Gala lilies
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AT THE CROCKER HOME.
An ppropriate Service for the
Reonla Preaanf.

An Appropriate Service for the Old
People Present.
Easter Sunday at the Croker Home for
Old People was celebrated with appropriate
ceremonies, and Of the 11s inmates Their
was not one who did not occupy seat in
the cosy little chapel and listen with rever-
ent attention to the music and sermon.
With time-bent frames ana whitening hairs
they gathered together, and not one OF their
number knew whether or no they would
meet again on similar occasion.
Kind friends had looked forward to the
event and the little room. with its comforta-
BILE pews and general air OF cosiness. had
been beautifed with flowers. Around the
pulpit lilies had been scattered in profusion
and smilax and fern leaves were shown in
abundance. In front of the great pipe
organ large blue vase was placed and
from its capacious jaws protruded Easter
lilies by the score.
The entire scene was not unlike that so
faithfully portrayed by Lee Lash in his
famous picture of Morning PRAYER at the
Croker Home" and had the artist been
present yesterday afternoon he would have
been gratified to note how true he had been
to life in his efforts to convey to canvas the
devotions OF the old ladies and gentlemen
who are at the home.
The services were conducted by the Rev.
DR.. Githens. who is chaplain and superintend-
emf OF the nome, ana Tor MS text he took
portion OF the fifteenth chapter OF the first
Epistle Of ST. Paul to the Corinthians.
which reads: 20 death, where Is thy sting?
o grave, where Is thy vctory?"
From this he drew lesson which ap-
pealed to all present, and drew tears at times
from the eyes OF his listeners. He referred
briefly TO those who were directly under his
charge. and encouraged them to believe that
the end which they all must reach In a little
time will be pleasant and profitable.
mo one" he said, 'ilyes to-day who does
not desire TO cling 10 life. but when the end
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swedenborcfau Church.

A well-attended and very interesting
Easter service was held at the Church of
the New Jerus lem, on O'Farrell street.
The musical selections in the morning we're
Anthem, "ChFist Is Risen" (Holden); sentence,
1.-THE Lord Is My Shepherd (EmerSon); hymn,
praise the LoId"; tenor solo, Res TrecIien''
(Bodeu); oferlory, 'F.li the Font With Roses"
soprano solo, Jerusalem" (ParkeD; hymn,
ANGELS Roll the Stone Away"
The choir was composed of Miss Kath-
arine LANCE, soprano; Miss Eta Burgess,
contralto; +. Thornton, ten or; Mr.. May,
basso. The following selections were rem
dered in the evening":
Prelude. Handeps Largo; quartet, ave
Verum"; soprano solo. Come Unto Him.
(Mietzkel; introit, "The Lord Il In His Holy
Temple (Baumbachl; sentence. Blessed Are the
Pure in Hear" tenor solo, "In This Hour of
(Holden); quartet, Heavenly Dwelling" (Schu.
berD; hymn, "Coropation,"
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the inches a: either side aud immense
bronze arms filled with Easter lilies at the
sanctuary rail.
ST. Joseph's altar on the epistle side was
trimmed with an abundance of the lovely
blooms named after the saint himself.
These were to be seen on all sides. In
addition were two lovely bowls of lilies of
the valley on the sacred table, several large
jardinieres filled with lilies on the altar
steps aud great marble vases in the rear
filled with spirea.
At the Virgins altar the statue and rere-
dos were adorned with st. Joseph lilies.
A bowl OF the same lovely blossom rested
before the tabernacle thanked 10y smaller
bowls of Cherokee roses and vases Of long
stemmed la France buds. A large aZaiea
bush covered with white bloom formed
center piece upon the platform, amid will
dtrness OF burning tapers, growing palms
and gilt pedestas supporting pots Of Jap
anese spirea.
The altar Of the Sacred Heart In the west
aisle was rich In lilies and bright furniture.
Here an immense epergne of Marechai Mel
roses rising from bed Of maideDhair aud
lilies of the valley formed a center-piece
before the shrine. on either side of which
was a beautiful arrangement OF ferns in
shell-shaped bowls.
The altar of st. Francis Xavier was fur
Dished with handsome onyx pedestals
which supported quantities of lilies and
beautiful spirea. a bowl of large pink
orchids, containing the butterfly. the slipper
and other handsome blossoms. rested In
the center and was fanked by two pretty
bowls of aZaleaS.
st. Aloysius' altar was decorated with
large candelabrs and quantities of st.
Joseph lilies. The center-pieee here was
also composed of orchids which rose from
bowl Of Japanese spirea. The relequary
below was ornamented with a bank of
maiden hair, bowls of Cherokee roses, liv-
Ing palms, pots of spirea and numerous
fairy lamps of dainty colOrs.
The celcbraDt of the mass was Rev.
Father Imoda; deacon. Rev. Father
D'Aponti; sub-deacon, Mr.. Ford; master
OF ceremonies, Mr.. p. q. Butler. The must
cal accompaniment was Haydn's Imperial
Mass in ID. with Berge's Regina CeP' for
the otfertory and Gi0rza's composition for
the same words as the afterpiece. The choir
was composed of l.. c. Zoberbier, organst;
Nine. Guidicelli and Miss Grey, sopranos;
Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Fogarty, altos; ID. M.
Jones and Alr. Strahan, tenors; A. Nj.
Thornton and Mr.. Galnor, BASES.
The assistants on The altar were all young
men from St 1gnatius College. They were:
Censor. JOseph Phelan; acolytes- Richard
Tobin and 7. Fitzpatrick; leaders-C. A.
Buckley and +. Burke; assistants-Charles
WEIGH, G. Carroll, IL. Sullivan, L. Dowdall,
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ST. CHARLES BoRRoMEo.
Sparkling Music and Bright Flower
Make n Joyous Easter.

Sparkling Music and Bright Flowers
Make a Joyous Easter.
The three affairs Of the pretty gothic
church Of ST. Charles Borromeo were per-
feet bowers OF floral beauty. The principal
or center one was richly adorned with gilt
candelabra brought into prominence by a
background Of lilies and foliage. In front
were lines of bright hued flowers and fam
Ing tapers, and throughout the sanctuary
were placed living palms aud other orna-
mental foliage plants. Two majestic stat
ues of the Sacred Heart and ST. Charles
arose above this pretty thieket, aud at their
feet were a couple of exquisite floral stars.
The side affairs were similarly treated,
and. In addition to the lilies. displayed an
abundance of lilac, Cherokee, Lady Bank
sia and La France roses.
Solemn high mass was celebrated at 10 80
o'clock by: Rev. Father Mulligan, cele-
brant; Rev. Father Crowley, deacon Rev.
II. Mekinnon, sub-deacon, and Mr.. James
Curley master Of ceremonies. The musical
accompaniment was as follows:
"Kyfie." "Gloria." 'Sanctus,D "BenedIclus"
and "Agnus DeI.n Haydn's second mass;
'.CIedo." Giorzas first mass; "Regina CplP'
(Woernerl for oifertory; "Neni Creator tenor
solo and chorus In g, by Hlmmeli 20 Salataris."
"Tantum Ergo" BY Cherubini.
The choir consisted of:
Sopranos-Mme. Sylveria, Nine. Kheriine Miss
Norton: baSsOs-Mr. j. McAuliff, Mr. Piancheite
kr. q. n. Folker; altos-Nliss Grimm, Miss G. H.
Scott; tenors-Mr. +. Lane, Mr. V. Kingwsli,
MIR. u. r. Maline; organist and director, Miss
Marrack.
The ladies who attended 10 the work of
decorating we're: Miss Orr, Miss Nc
Aullffe and Miss ODonnell.
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SCHENCK'S
MANDRAKE PILLS
PURELY VEGETABLE AND STRICT
LY RELIABLE.

They act directly and promptly on
the Liver and Stomach, restoring the
constipated organs to healthy activity
and are positive and perfectly Safe
Cure for Constipation, Liver Com
plant, Sick Headache. Bi,iousness
ana all other diseases arising from
dlsordered condition of the Liver and
Stomach.
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Yesterday for the first time a beautiful
stained glass window was exposed to yiew
over the west gallery. Itrepresents "Christ
the light OF the world" and was put in By
Mrs. Sanger as a memorial TO her son.
A handsome new Bible also reposed on
the lectern for the first time. II was sent as
a memorial to Rev. Henry Patterson Nav
hew by his two sons, Henry and Joseph.
New cushions were provided throughout
by the ladies' of the parish an chapter ana
but for some Unforeseen delay the handsome
font intended as p memorial by Clay Greene
10 his little daughter would have been
placed in the baptistrv.
Inc services consisted OF an early cele-
bratiOn at o'clock; service, with the ser
mon. at IL A. NJ, and children's Easter fes
tival in the evening. At the II O'clock
service Rev. DIR. Spalding took for
his text Rev. rs. II am He that liveth and
was dead, and behold | am alive for ever
more" All of the services were con-
Quoted with appropriate music.
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ST. LUKE's CHURCH.
Many Substantial Gifts Received Two
Beautiful Services.

Many Substantial Gifts Received Two
Beautiful Services.
The reredos of st. Luke's Episcopal
Church. on Van Ness avenue. was fringed
with ferns and roses and ST. Joseph lilies
beautiful cross Of Lady Bankshire roses
was displayed above the altar and the chan
eel rail WAS wreathed with roses and smilax
Many memorial pieces were given, among
them being beautiful floral figure in men,
DRY OF the late Mrs. Bates. 1t was sent by
her daughters, Mrs. Theodore Smith and
rated by Mrs. Colonel j. ID. Stevenson with
a cross and baskets of roses.
The church had more substantial gifts
than the flowers enumerated. 1t bad a set
OF choir stalls. pair of hymn tablets pre-
scented by Mrs. Charles Tripler, stained
glass window by Mrs. Ii. c. Davis class
and chancel gates put in by Golden Circle.
Kings Daughters, and a cut-glass cruct
presented by J. A. Rowland.
All the windows were banked with roses
lowing was the programme of the morning
service:
Organ prelude, "Halielujah Chorus" COMES
sish." HANDED; proc ;ssonal hymn, No. 647
SLainerl; proper psalms. Nos. 2, 81 and
~ GregOrians); tie Deqm," in E fiat
introit hymn, No 80. Jesus Christ is Risen TO:
day Carey; holy communion; "kyrie Eieison."
"Gloria Tibi," "Gratias TibP' and "Credo," IN K
fat (Stainen; hymn 103. "The Strife Is Oei'
lPalestIiual; sermon; ascription. Gloria PaIri,"
IN Hat (Sia,ne); otferiory anthem. II VIII
Mention" isaiah lxii:7-9, 1915 (Sullivaul;
presentation OF aims. "Holy Offerings" (Red-
head; 'sursum CoIca" and ''Sanctus," 10 X
fat (Stainer; "Benedicins, Qui Ventt.n ana
"Agnus Del" in (staIner; "Glorla 10 Excel.
Sis" IN fiat (Staincrl; "Nunc Dlmittis," In K
fiat (Barnby; "Sevenfold Amen" (Stainer; re-
cessional hymn, NO. 100, "At The Lambs High
Feast tBacb)i organ postudium, "Festal March
ia ID" (SmsrD.
Assistant Bishop Nichols administered
the rite OF confirmation at the evening ser
vice. The programme was as follows:
Organ prelude, "Andante In q" (Batiste); pro.
cessional hymn No. 547. I'VE March" (Bafnby)
Kesponses" tTallis); proper Psalms l13. ia,
115 (Gregorlans); "MsguHcar' and ''Nuno
Dimlttls." In Z FIAT Qyodd); anthem. 20. Taste
and See (Goss; hymn 1o3. The strife Is Ger"
lPalestrlnal.
Confirmation; hymn 235. 40 Happy Day.
uiation); sermon by the Right Reverend the As
slstant Bishop; ascription, "Glona Pairi," In K
nat lStalner); offertory anthem. al VIII Men.
ton" (Sullivanl. same as in The morning; pre-
sentation OF aims, Holy Offerings (Redhead);
"sevenIold Amen" tstainep; professional
hymn. No. 335. abide with Me' (Monk); organ
posll1d.um, sonata In A, No. 3 (aiendelssohnl
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Presbyterian Tabernacle.

The most prominent feature of the adorn-
ment of the Central resbyterian Taber-
nacle, on Golden Gate avenue, was panel
OF Gala lilies II feet long and six feet high.
1t was placed against the organ. The dark
leaves of the lilies were mingled with the
waxen flowers. producing an effect that will
lipger long IN the minds of lovers of the
beautiful who saw it. The pulpit platform
was surrounded with growing palms and
ferns. The decorators were Miss Hayden
field, Miss Mccullough, Miss Gibson, John
Mccullough and c. A. Stable.
California COmmandery Knights Templar
attended the morning service in a body
and their ritual formed an important part
OF the exercises.
The musical programme was as follows:
o gan prelude. "War march OF the Priests
(Mendelssohn); chorus, Consider the Lilles''
lToiliffl; Italian hymn, Come. Thou Almighty
King. soprano solo. Christ. Our king'' BASS
ini), Miss Fannie E. Ryan; offeriory; tTio LET
the Nations Sing" (NeuXtemps), Miss Ryan
(sopranOl, Miss Edith Ruth talto) A. II. Kayton
CyioliDsD; hymn. SOLDIERS OF Christ, Arise;
chorus, Our Mighty Lord Is Risen; organ
posllude.
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Stmr Eureka. Smith, Wilmington.

ASTORIA-Arrived APR 17-Stmr Oregon. henco
Apr IL Br ship Fiery Cross hence Apr l.
Sailed Apr l7-Stmr State of California. for San
Francisco.
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CALVARY CHURCH.
DR.. Easton's Congregation Gaze Upon /.
Scene of Rarc Beau,y

DR.. Easton's Congregation Gaze Unon i.
Scene of Raro Beauty.
The decorations of Calvary Pre- ,bvterian
Church on Powell street blre eloquent trIb-
ute to the good tas.e Of the artists. inst
behind the pastors desk WAS a high panel
covered with dark red cloth, on which a
large anchor OF lilies was DISPLAYED.
Sheaves Of lilies stood on either side of tho
platform and the chandeliers were wreatbed
with pale blossoms. Beyond the platform
on both sides baskets OVERLOOKING with red
roses were suspended.
The days celebration was in the hands OF
the Sunday-school, The scholars of which
presented the following i'm a manner that
was highly creditable TO their teachers:
Organ prelude. Professor Gustav A. Sco,t.
Easter anthem, choir; Invocation, pastor; Easter
hymn. Sing Praises" school and choir: Scrin-
ture reading, pastor; hymn, Easter on Mann
Olive" school aud choir; prayer pastor: re.
sponse, The King OF Giory'; reading, scholar.
hymn, PRAISE Him With a Song OF GIory.5
school and choir; reading. scholar; hymn. "Into
the JoyIand," choir; reading, scholar; bymn.
"Tbe Happy Morn Is Come" school aud choir:
exercise, primary department.; Easter hymp.
Sing. Happy Voices" school and choir; an.
eaily dawn" school and choir; address, pastor:
annual Offering; male chorus, awake. for tbe
Trumpet IL Sounding; response school; bvmn.
Easter Hymn" congregation; benedictIou'
pastor; organ postiude, Professor Gustav A.
Scott
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RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CnURCu.
Tho Resurrection memorated Amid
Song, Fraise and Good Will.

Tho Resurrection mmemorated Amid
Song, Praise and Good VIII.
The Great Lent, according to the old
Julian calendar, which is the calendar OF
the Russian Orthodox Church. ended at mid
night Saturday, and Easter was ushered by
the merry chimes Of bells from the chapel
OH Powell street.
The chapel was brilliantly Illuminated
with hundreds OF candles and artistically
decorated with rosebuds and evergreens.
while under the immense silver chandelier
hung beautiful bell made all Of roses,
pl aced there by the ladies of the society.
The services we're conducted by his Grace
Bishop Nicholas, assisted by Rev. Father
Mitrofan, Arebimandrite Calleuicus, Rev.
Greenkevitch, Father Ambrosia, with
Deacons Sobeloff and Alexine.
At the conclusion of the services the
clergy exchanged the Easter kiss and greet
ing as did also tho congregation. This
Easter kiss is not only exchanged between
the ladies, but the men also kiss each other
Easter is and has always been the great Rus
sian feast al holiday, and even enemies do
no refuse each other the peace restoring
Easter kiss.
Among the congregation were: Consul
Vladimir Artzmovitch, the Italian Con-
sui, Greek Consul, ID. Camarinos,
Mr.. Yankcvitch, Mrs. Yankovitch, Mrs.
Alexandra Greenkevitch, Miss Lizzie
Kedroivansky, Miss Mamie Dabovitch,
Miss Mamie Dabovitch, Miss Nellie Molo-
wansky, Mrs. Cosmos Constantine, Miss
Rose Peters and Mr.. c. Constantine.
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church OF St 1gnatius to their Easter devo.
tons. The ordinary low masses were cele-
orated up to 1920 o'clock. Then the choir
burst into music. the procession of clergy
and acolytes came into view and the solem-
mites OF the high mass were begun.
AS seen from the wide entrance at that
moment the magnificent altar seemed
blaze OF IRE, with the light of hundreds OF
burning tapers reflected by the crystal and
gold OF the altar furniture, conspicuous
among which were the six immense
standards which sloped away from the
altar-sfepS to the corners Of the Sanctuary
The floral decorations there. while simple
were elegant by reason of their exquisite
beauty and the artistic taste of their ar.
rangement. They consisted of great masses
OF white lilac among the upper tier of
candles, hugh bowls Of the same blossom In
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In golden letters. "The Lord Is Risen." The
altar and surroundings were profusely and
elegantly decorated with palm trees and
ferns and the effect was very beautiful.
Presiding Elder BOvard conducted the
morning service OF song in the absence of
the pastor in the East. In addition to the
organ four lady violinists were stationed in
the choir, and the vocal and Instrumental
rendering Of the professional hymn 'Jesus
IL Risep." the apostles creed, the anthem
"The Lord Is Risen" and the various recita-
tions were wonderfully rendered with sa-
cred fervor. The words and music of the
various hymns and anthems were written
AID composed by S. V. II. Ford, and Miss
Alice Browns fine voice was heard to ad-
vantage in the solos