The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-04
EASTER IN RICHMOND.
NOW THE QUEEN OF FESTIYALS
WAS CELEBRATED HERE.
Appropriate Services in all the Churches
on Sunday and Much Merry-Making
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Obi Crinoiine''

testant churches Sunday were especially
appropriate. COMMUNICATING as they did
TIE Resurrection OF Our Lord. In many
Of the churches the musical selectiors
were gems OF composition, and were rem
dered with a skill Of execution that ie-
hectcd credit on choir and chorister alike.
The programme 10 be sung in the various
churches was published in Sundays
Times.
Some Of the floral decorations were
especially handsome. and arranged ar
tistically. Beautiful roses, cut flowers.
palms and a variety of greens blended
in harmony only exceeded by their
fragrance.
Exceptionally large audiences were In
attendance in most Of the churches and
every conceivable style OF gowns and bon
nets could be seen. Fabrics of every
te> ture known 10 manufacturers. iaccs,
ribbons. artificial flowers and a profuslon
OF fresh and glowing roses. dainty, fra
grant violets. carnations, hyacinths and
half the varieties Of the floral kingdom
bcautifed many a handsome gown and
stylish bonnet. Franklin street during
the entire day presented n most elaborate
picture All the newest shades and colors,
ell the latest styles in tailoring. all the
prettie.t effects in millinery, with "crinO-
line. Oh. criaoline," attracted the eyes Of
the men and excited a variety of com
ment on the part Of the women.
Hundreds Of society folk and Others
sauntcred ont on their favOrite walks,
and everybody got a chance 10 display the
pretty Easter OUTFIT at the SAME time.
1t was an effective scene, and one which
will live I'm the memories of the women
for many a day 10 come Fair maids,
pretty gowns. dainty flowers, laughing
voices all aglOw with the eXhilarating
sunshine OF perfect spring day, and re-
piete with enjoyment at the thought that
once more the world of fashion can break
from the bonds OF long fasting season,
aud again blossom forth with sunshine
and merry makirC
Yesterday was an ideal spring day. with
the exception Of clouds of dust that set
tied on the lashes OF pedestrians. sug-
costing that they had been saunterng
through -four mills. It was a typical
Easter Monday, and Hfe on the thorough
fares was full Of that languor so char
acteristc of the vernal season.
A large number Of people went down
to williamsburg, Of course. and the fes-
tive anglers on the banks Of the Noble
James We're numerous as the piscatorial
tribe that swim in the ripping waters.
Many Of the shops and factories shut
down, the public schools were closed
and everybody that could possibly do so
took day off and celebrated the holiday
one way or another \ number OF pic
mics were given, as a matter Of course;
not a few excursions were well attended
in the woods, at the suburban parks or
down the river the College boys and the
Nirginias played ball at Island Park, the
small boy tried hard to get on 10 the
curves OF the diminutive pitcher on Tenth
street fats, the young lady went driving
or walking and the sport dallied with the
irresistible charms of Bacchus until the
question OF navigation became a problem
10 be solved only by the patrol wagon.
while the fellow who draws the beer or
mixes the drinks took in small size
fortune for future reference.
1t was a day long TO be remembered,
and prince and peasant. male and female,
young. old and doubtful will cherish the
recollection Of Easter Monday Of 1898 for
many a day TO come.
At II. Johns
The annual Easter festival al 81. Johns
church yesterday was an excellent affair,
and gotten up on a scale more striking
and interesting than most OF such az
fairs The entertainment was I'M
der the auspices Of the ladies' guild
Of that church. and for the benefit Of
the fund which goes 10 clothe the poor
children Of the three Sunday schools in
charge Of the parish
Among the pretty features were the
live dolls of al! nations represented by
pretty little girls in the costumes OF many
countries from the peasant of Switzer-
land TO the demure little maid OF China.
Pretty decorations. nice refreshments
Rotations and singing all contributed
10 the interest Of one Of the best church
festivals of the season.
At Centenary.
The lantern festival ard concert at
Centenary church last evening was
splendid success The Rotations by
Miss Lutte Roberts and Miss Lottie Hart
man were both gems Of clocution The
musical programme. composed OF ele-
CANT selections. was divided between
Miss Eva Lawson Miss Brickhouse, OF
Norfolk: Mrs John H. Knowles, Profess
sor II. +. Smith. Mr. II. F. Smith, Mr.
f. H. Cloves and the Orpheus Club.
The lecture-room was handsomely deco
rated with mammoth Chinese umbrellas,
lamps. lace curtains palms, Easter lilies
and flowers. A holly tree, fruited with
prettily decorated egg shells, which CON
tanned each the written fortune or the
purchaser. was a very attractive feature.
The tickets Of admission entitled the
holder TO refreshments and the entire al
fair WAS unusually attractive.
An Easter egg hunt, with a NUMBER OF
pleasant features, was held yesterday
evening in the lecture-rrom OF Broad
street church. and the little ones or the
SUNDAY school were afforded a very