Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-21
EASTER SERVICE ).
Beautiful Floral Decorations Mt III,
Various city Churches-Large Congr"'

Beautiful Floral Decorations Mt the
variou, city Churches-Largc Congro-
cations Present.
Easter Sunday was not pleasant as
some OF its predecessors have beon, but
there were, nevertheless, large conGrega
tions present at the several city churches,
where sermons appropriate TO the day were
preached. The floral decorations were
generally elaborate, though arranged with
much taste. The texts selected and brief
descriptions of the floral displays follow:
METHODIST CHURCH.
The Methodist church was well filled.
Rev. 7. c. llarwood OF Rockton, n. y,
occupied the pulpit, taking as his text, Gen
esis, l2 ,; "Aud | will make of thoe
great nation, and will bless thee, and make
thy name great: and thou shalt be n boss
ing" The floral decorations were very
beautiful, and noticeable in particular be-
Gauss of their simplicity. Easter lilies were
placed on both sides of the pulpit, and num-
erous varieties of palms were grouped about
tho front of the altar and at the extreme
rear.
FIRST CHURCH.
There was large congregation at the
First church. The pastor, Rev. Edward
Halves, d. D., took his text from Luke "a
"a "The Lord is risen indeed, and hath
appeared to Simon Geranums in pro-
fusion were arranged on the left side of the
pulpit and at the rear was beautiful cross
of musk ivy. Towering plants and lilies
were placed in front of the altar. und on
the right q representation of tomb
covered with flowers and plants in bloom
! This latter was en- original and most appro-
pirate form of Easter decoration.
There was a very successful Sunday
school exercise at / O'Clock p. IN.
ST. rAuL's CHURCH.
At st. Paul's church there was an early
celebration of the holy communion at :
O'Clock a. III. At 10:3O o'clock the regular
service was held followed by the midday
communion service, Bishop Bissell ceebrat-
ing The rector, Rev. J. Isham Bliss, d..
| d., took as his text acts liz "a, "Whom
God hath raised up, having loosed the pains
OF death; because it was not possible that
he should be holden of it, a cross of
beautiful lilies was placed in the centre OF
the altar and on each side were lilies and
azalias In front of the chaucel others o.
these flowers were arranged. All of the
lilies came from Bermuda There was al
arch of ivy and Easter lilies at the entrance
to the church proper and like decoration
was placed at the organ.
The Easter festival of the Sunday scho o.
was held at o'clock. The children during
the service stepped forward and made indi
vidua offerings toward the general missions
of the church. Assistant rector, Row. &
Ii. Bailey, made an address.
AT THE COLLEGE STREET CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.
The Easter services at the College Stree
church we're largely attended the member
Of burlington Commandery, Knights Temp
lar, being present in body. The flora
decorations were notable for their beaut,
as well as their variety. The front of tn
pulpit was entirely concealed from view b.
, callas imbeded in evergreens, while o
either side and in front of the pulpit plat
, form were banked Easter lilies, begonias
, lydrangeas, palmettoes, palms, ferns an
= other potted plants. There were ais
bouquets of Easter lilies, carnations an
other flowers arranged upon Bibl
stands, and upon the communion tabl,
Rev. Mr.. Carter based his sermon upon til
words of Jesus to the doubling Thoma,
4 He briefly sketched the origin OF tn
Knights TemplGr, and addressed fe
words to the members of the order presen
: The programme of music, already published
, was sung creditaby by quartette col
= sisting of Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Mayo, Nj
Demousy and Mr.. Corse.
In the afternoon at / o'clock an Easte
service was presented by the Sunday -schoo
q the programme consisting Of carols, reciti
= tions, responsive readings and an addre
" by the pastor.