The Portland daily press., 1895-04-15
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tional church of this city on Easter Sun
day were participated in By a large con-
gregation considering the very bad
weather. Rev.S. l.. Adams preached a
convincing sermon from John, Goth
Echapter, 11th verse. II am the resurrec-
Etion and the Hfe." The singing was un-
der the supervision of 7. Fl. Snow, and
the selections were rendered in very
able manner. The choir consisted OF
W. W. Cutter, basso; Mrs. A bbie Stack
pole. contralto: Miss Hattie Sondon,
sopranos; Temple Il. Snow, tenor. The
anthem, "Christ our Passover" and the
anthem, Awake up my Glory" were
the gems of the selections. The decora-
tions were very ella borate. On the plat
form on both sides of the pulpit were pot
ted plants of all colors and buds, and also
across the front of the organ were vases
of pinks and roses. There were banks of
flowers at the right and left of the alter,
also in the chandeliers were vases of
white pinks, the most conspicuous lot
were large cluster of Easter lilies. The
most OF this display was contributed by
Geo. Z. Springer and Mrs. Lemuel Lane
and Mrs. WV. Cutter.
POSTMASTER e. L. May berry is to occupy
the A. I. Skillings house on Main street
An adjourned meeting of the city
council win be held at the council cham
Der this evening. This meeting will be
one of special importnce as the appropri-
ations for the coming year will be con-
sidered.
MIR. H. NJ. Crosby of Mechanic Falls,
was in the city over Sunday. He will
return with his daughter the first of the
week and will make his home there.
Mr.. A. Il. Skillings of Biddeford, has
been in the city the past few days, reno
waiting his house on Main street, prepare
tory to its occupancy by Postmaster
May belrY.
A v3ry pleasing dance was held at
Cum perland hall Saturday eyening.1n-
er the auspices of some young people of
the East End.
The company comprised about thirty
couples, and was one of the social events
of the season. Many handsome spring
costumes were displayed. The affair was
in all one of exceeding pleasure.
The customary Easter Monday ball will
be held in Odd Fellows hall Monday
evening.
= Mr.. G. j. Schwartz leaves today for New
Hampshire with one of the Scates Medi-
cal company's teams.
The Westbrook Congregational Society
netted S265 from the FESTIVAL Days"
held at their chapel the past week.
A barge will be run to Gorham Tues
day evening to accommodate those who
may desire to attend the meetings being
held by Rev. Mr.. Towne.
A very pleasing Easter praise service
was held at the Congregational church
Sunday evening. The selections by the
choir were exceptionally fine.
Wednesday evening of this week Rev.
&C. Phelan delivers lecture at the
Methodist church for the US.
Ammoncongin Lodge. I. Q. o. F.,
meeting, Monday evening.
Despite the unfavorable weather, the
Methodistst 1rch was filled to the doors
Sunday morning to listen to the Easter
services. The altar of the church WAS
very beautifully decorated with potted
plants. The semicircle Of plants and
flowers was surmounted in the center
by Easter lilies. Special music was
rendered. The preliminary services were
conducted by Mr.. Edgar Blake of this
city, who is taking course at the The
illogical school of the Boston University
The subject OF the PASTORS address WAS
the Resurrection 1t was an exception
ally able sermon.
Special Easter services were held at the
St. Hyacinth's church Sunday. The mus
ic was under the direction OF Prof. Jo-
seph Bodeapr. The choir was made up
as follows: Soprano, Miss Annie Bouch-
er; tenor, Mr.. A. Cardinal; bass, MIS-.
Dandaneau.
Sunday evening an Easter concert was
given at the Methodist church under the
auspices OF the Sunday school.
Minnehaha Council, Dot T., gives an
entertainment at their hall Wednesday
evening, consisting of vocal and instru-.
mental music and an unique order of
the programme will be slave sale.
Supper will be served.
Mr.. Robert l.. Howe of Warren avenue,
has been confined to his home the past
week with sickness.
Adjourned meeting of Warren church
parish will be held this evening.