Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-29
EASTER EVENTS.
The Church Holiday Observed in
City Sanctuaries.

The Church Holiday Observed in
City sanctuaries.
Something unusual was the Easter
Of 1894, day when the mercury
lowered ten degrees below freezing
and north winds made themselves
obnoxious in several ways. The
weather did not, however, prevent
suitable recognition Of the great
church festival in Abilene churches
and large audiences enjoyed the
special services prepared for the oc-
casion.
In the Lutheran church the follow
ing program was carried OUT
MoRNISo.
Voluntary ..............,.., ..........,.,. Organ
Opening Sentence .,......... ............ Choir
Morning Service.
Juhllutc Dec Choir
Scripture Reading .-" M SGT Xvii Ky; l-T rs
Tc Dcum Laudamus..... .............. choir
Prayer.
Hymn, 80 Sacred IIcadi' No i3o
Oncrtory Solo, "llc Is Ri~cn" .......... Ratull
Mrs. W. q. Cowlcs.
Sermon. "'rhc Easter Message ......... Pastor
Confirmation.
Communion.
Nunc Dimittis. .................. choir
Bcncdlction.
rvENINo.
voluntary ....,..... organ
Opening Sentence. ..,.................. Choir
Evening Service.
Bencdic Anima Mes. ..,...................C choir
Scripture Reading.
Prayer
Hymn, fischer" No. $40.
Sermon, Church Extension
Rev. J. " Lcnkcr, Western Secretary
Oncrtory solo, Come and scc the place
WHORE Jesus lay" .....................P Parker
Mrs. ". T.. Gullck.
Cantatc Domino. ........... ..............C Choir
Bcncdictiou.
Lilies and other flowers decorated
the altar. six new members were
taken into the church.
The Presbyterian church had a
considerable addition to its choir and
the music was praised by all A solo
by Mrs. c. +. Mead was feature OF
the morning service. DIR. Blayncy
preached an able sermon ON the
resurrection and pretty floral dccora'
tions were noticeable.
The Grace Reformed church had
impressive services. Follow an cN
ccllcnt sermon by Rev. A. 5. Dechan'
was communion, the largest in tn,
history Of the church; twenty new
members were received. The condi
ton of the congregation SPIRITUAL,
and financially was never better THAI
now and much credit belongs to tn,
talented and Woodworking pastor. II
the evening were Sunday school cxcr
ciscs. The church was suitabl,
decorated. Eight members wcr
received into the church at Enter
prise in the afternoon.
Rev. DIR. Clark, OF Kansas City
preached an able sermon at th
Baptist church yesterday morning
Two new members were receive
and the floral decorations were prctt
and elaborate. Rev. Prather preach
ed in the evening on the resur
rection.
Rev. O. l.. Cook filled the pulpit d
the Christian church and preached t
large congregations. At 3p. m. til
Sunday school had special exercise
presided over by George Lloyd. Tn
program was interesting throughout
The colorcd lodge of Odd Fellow
celebrated Easter yesterday wit
special exercises aud parade at
o'clock in regalia, The ladies' organ
ization also participated in tn
parade.
In the Methodist church Rev. T.. !
Tarbill preached a scholarly sermo
aud there were pretty decorations. !
the evening the Women's Foreig
Missionary society had its annu'
meeting. Mrs. W D. Fisher preside
Mrs. X. II. Seeds read review of tn
socicty's work; Mrs w. &. Hill an
Mrs. j. Middleton gave readings, an
there were songs and recitations.