The Portland daily press., 1895-04-15
EASTAR SUNDAY.
Continued from Fifth Page.
CHURCH OF THE NE ISAIAH.

The Church of the Messiah never pres emit
ed such charming appearance rs il did at
the Easter services. The pulpit platform
aud altar were one mass of beautiful for al
decorations, comprising MANY rare pia is,
their sweetness permeating all parts of tb
house. The display of tropical plants was
very conspicuous,Ya nd the platforms lcok ed
like a forest of flowers, the pastors head
and shoulders only being visible back Of
the numerous ported plants. Placed upon
the altar. besides two handsome bouquets
of pinks on either side, was collection
Of variegated vinca plants, gracefully
dropping and completely covering u he pull
pit Directly in front and on the pulpit
platform. wers three immense banana
leaves. clustered with maiden hair ferns
and choice flowers. On the right was a
pyramid of geraniums with other beautiful
plants. while on the left of the altar was a
rare and large collection of tropical plants,
ferns. Eater lilies, and a mammoth rubber
plants. The memorial pieces were very
pretty; for Mr.. Lewis Clark there was a
banquet of roses for Joseph r. Harris, clus
ter of pinks for John E. Brazier; pinks ana
roses,and for Maud and Jennie Henley were
two, one of pink and azaleas, the other
of Easter lilies. The music CT the choir
was of high character and finely rendered.
Mr.. Klmmell took for his text Now He that
hath wrought us for this very thing is God,
who gave unto us the spirit.
Last Thurs lay evening fourteen were adj
mitted to membership of this church.
The committee OH decorations were Mrs.
Edward Sargent Mrs. Frank Floyd and
MIS-. Horace Sherman.
delightful programme was prepared for
the Sunday school concert, and every part
was appropriate. to the occasion.
CONGRESS SQUARE CHURCH.
Despite the rain. there was only slight
diminufion of the usual great Easter con-
gregation at this church. The memorials
we're finer than usual. if any discrimina-
ton can be made. and the decorations were
very charming. The evergreen covered
cross with lilies and a dove; the banking
of flowers and ferns; the lovely Easter lilies
on the right and left. with the memorials.
made scene of great beauty.
In front of the Gov. Washburn tablet,
lilies were arranged. and beneath the
memorial pictures of Mrs. Barstow and Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard Billings. beautiful en-
blems were placed. In front of the pulpit
and on the green embankment were placed
memorials. some of them very lovely. for
Mrs. Charles M. Plummer Mrs. G. A. Brack-
EFT. Mr.. Georae G. Fobes, Mrs. S. c. Brag-
don. Mrs. W. n. Prince, Mrs. Lucinda Ceve-
land. Mrs. Ethel Babh Pomeroy, Helen NJ.
kimball, Marion and Benny Sawyer. Mrs
n. G. Fessenden and Frank Fessenden.
Mr.. and Mrs. kufus Stanley, Mrs. Charles
A Gushing, Mrs. ". Edwin Timer. Miss
H. B. Porter, DR.. John Buzzell and Mime
II. Buzzell and Spencer Rogers, Jr. The
pastor, Rev. DR.. Blanchard. preached
sermon oa"1 he Declaration of Rea son Con-
corning Immortality 1t was listened 10
with the closest attention. 7 he usual ex-
celIent music was rendered under the lead
ership of Mr.. Toby. Miss TowIe sang solu
finely. Mrs. Morrison will resume her place
next Sunday.
CONGRESS STREET M. E. CHURCH.
The church was handsomely decorated in,
fesloons of pink and white. extending from
the chandelier to the organ and pillars.
Suspended over the pulpit was a large bell
of white trimmed with clusters of violets.
On the pulpit was cluster of Easter lilies,
and in front and at the sides of the pulpit,
as we'll as surrounding the platform were
numerous potted plants of great variety;
many being beautifulblossoms, such as Gala
lilies cactus. geraniums, begonias, etc.
The singing. which all acknowledge as
being always fine. was superior to anything
ever rendered before. Mr.. Carl Weber hay-
ing it in charge, and being supported by a
large chorus choir.
III. Lindsay's text was for Phil. 3-1O
The preacher gave vivid sketch of 2aul's
character and life, showing he wonderful
change wrought in the Apostle by the ex-
perience indicated in the first clause of the
text. He then pointed out. in an attractive
and forceful way several steps in Christ
knowledge. what they were, how they were
to be taken. and their influence upon the
lives of those who took them
ST. LAWRENCE STREET CHURCH.
The floral decorations at this church were
beautifully arranged in front of the altar
and consisted of Easter lilies, potted plants
and cut flowers.
FREE STREET CHURCH.
There were no elaborate decorations at
Free Street Baptist church yesterday, yet
floral reminders of the day were prettily
arranged before the pulpit and about the
memorial windows. The pastor preached
sermon appropriate to he day, but there
was no special Easter service. Special in.
terest was manifested at the evening SER
vice VIXEN a number of candidates were
baptized.
NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH..
At the morning service the sermon by
Rev. ]. B. Spiers was on Seeing tie
Lord" Text John Xxx. 90. The right of
con affirmation was administered during the
service. one gentleman and two ladies
uniting with the Portland society Of the
New Jerusalem. so ~
The floral display was very pretty, con-
slsting of palms, ferns, the state flower, the
pines and cones, calais and Easter lilies,
and roses in abundance. There were floral
offerings in memory of Captain Henry
Coffin, Easter lilies: Lora j. Roberts, JAG
queminot roses; Mrs. D. M Read calais,
Henry P. Worcester. roses: Rev. and Mrs.
VIM. B. Hayden. calais; Mrs. G. D. Liver
more floral starand other floral me me- toes
to James S. Bedlow, Mrs Abigail Rogers.
Mrs. E. Ii. Macloon. Philip G. Kimball
MIS-. Ada P. Durham. VIM. H. Smith, Will
liam J. Day. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. y Pingree