The Lake Charles echo., 1894-03-30

possible nearly nineteen hundred years
after the events to determine with any
degree of certainty the exact date of
either the birth or the resurrection of the
blessed Saviour, it is well that the two
most important days in history should be
cOmmemOrated by appropriate cere-
monies.
Never before in the history Of this city
was the day as universally observed, not
only by the Catholics and EpiscOpalians
but by other denominations who as a
rule ignore the observance Of special days
other than the regular observance Of the
Christian Sabbath.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
At the Presbyterian church an unu-
sually large congregation assembled,
nearly every seat Icing occupied. The
church was very tastefully decorated
in green and white with a bank Of color
to one side making a pleasing effect.
The sermon was on the resurrection Of
Christ. The music was exceptionally
good. Mrs. WarnoCk presided at the
organ and her skillful playing aided the
singers i'll rendering some Of the best and
most effective sacred music we have ever
heard. Besides the regular hymns, there
| were anthems, and solo by Miss Helen
| Knapp which latter was finely rendered.
In the evening there was service espe-
cially for children. The church was
again well filed and q ehildren's choir
aud children deacons were pleasant vari-
ations from the regular service.
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Easter Sunday was observed in a very apprO.
pirate manner at the Episcopal church. The
morning services conducted by the RsEsRJOseph
SpeaFing, were beautiful and impressive. The
music by the choir was extremely well rendered
and the solos sung by Mesdames Reid and Smp.
son were well worthy Of mention. The church
WAS beautifully decorated with magnolia palms
and mOst exquisite flowers, and the floral offerings
by the Sundsy,sehool We're lovely.
In the afternoon the services were devoted to
the children. The chief feature was tho award.
ing of the medals to the Supday-schOol scholars,
which Mr.. Geo. Law did in a most pleasing man
ner. After which Rev. SpeaTing addressed the
children in words that not only appealed to the
children, but to everyone in the church. The
Easter carols sung by the children gave evidence
that they had been skillfuliy trained and the dis
tribution of the Easter eggs and cards made it an
occasion long to he remembered by the children
METHODIST CHURCH,
The Broad Street Methodist Sunday school hal
30 Easter tree, heavily laden with beautifully
colored castor fruit. At the ClOse of the usua
Sunday school lessons, the Easter exercises weT'
: held, consisting Of music by the choir, shor
dialogue by the little nisses, Mamie Foster Em
, ma Gayle, Lnsz Meyer and swets Love, and I
short address by the pastor Rev. J. A. Parker
after which came the distribution Of the Easte
fruit by the superintendent assisted by the pas
: tor and Judge Wells, every acholar teacher an'
visitor being freely supplied The regular Churci
. services were held, the sermOn BY the pastor be
ing from the to1b GalatOns 4th chap, sth TO lit
verse.
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
OF course il was impossible for us to be pFesen
at the exercises at all the churches and the SCI
vices at the Catholic church as detailed by ou
special reporter, were most interesting and iE
pressiye The entire church was decorated wit
a profuslon Of flowers and evergreens. The Rev
( | Father Van de Ven ofieiatsd at the altar and /
y the pulpit. The church WAS crowded and yer
many members were present who are not alvey
puuetual in the observance of their religious ~
{, ties besides many others, members Of other d
! nominations and those who are members Of n
!, church, but spirit Of devotion seemed to imbu
. the whole congregation.
!, Notwithstanding the profUsion Of flowers til
atmosphere paTtook Of winter more than balm
y spring, aud winter hats, dresses and suits toe
i the place Of the gay spring hats white dresse
Z; and robes, and Light spring suits that usual
!. make their appearance on Faster day in th
4 genial cline,
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y nidcent music adding to the effect produced \
r the pomp and ceremopy Of the long and state
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main altar, whose brIllianey was enhanced by y
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j. the Ladies' Altar society deserve the credit ~
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u cent and appropriate celebration Of the Easts
tide festival
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ia this city and parish ainee he has had charge
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