Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
EASvER IN THE CHURCHES.

A large congregation. including a number of Methodists, greeted the pas tor at the Pilgrim church. A fine dis play of potted plants in full bloom, consisting of gersniums, bsgonias and cAllss, was arranged in & senni-cirole on the front of the platform and on tables st each side and in front of the desk The hymns and anthem were finely ren- dsred by the choir, and consisted of Hymn 4SI. "The day of resurrection" the anthem, Hallelujah, Christ is Risen," Hymn 46S, Grown Him with many crowns" Hymn 46s, II know that my Rsdeemer liver" Rev o D, Milhken preached an excellent sermon from Mark xvi, 5. 1, "Whu shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher?" The preachers theme was immortali- "" and he cited incidents in the world of nature, as we'll as scripture records and prophecies to illustrate the undying principle O! life and growth, both nasu- rAl life and growth and spiritual.
 At Christ Church the morning ser vices consisted of Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. The altar and chsueel were tsstefully decorated with au abundance of choice out flowers, among other Easter lilies. dsffoiils, carnations and roses. The musical program, which was published last week. was admirable rendered. Mir Barnett, who fficiatsd. chose for the text of his sermon. Go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead" St. Matt xviii, !; and said in part: Easter commemorstes the fact of the resurrection of Christ from the dead and it is the foundation of our hopes of immortality and that of our friends departed. whose memory is l called to mind on this festival. There is voice winch whispers to the con- science, He is risen. therefore rise uith Him; look up to heaven and seek the things above where He is. Lift the mind and soul iron all that is vile and refuse. rise from the slavery of your sins. Iu the evening there was & service for the children in which they sang their Easter carols and were addressed by the rector in his usual happy rsy. A collection was taken up at each of the services for the general needs of the parish. the one at the morning service amounting to SEQ linclualng ss5 for the Ensign Peet fund.- and SIS at the evening service. There was a large attendance at both services.
 At the Methodist church in the ab- sence of Rev B Sseholzsr at the Con- ference a responsive Easter service WAS rendered in the morning and sermon by the late Bishop Philips Brooks was read. There was & beautiful display of potted flowers and foliage plants. In the evening the usual Christian Endeav- or service was held.
 l The services at St Joseph's church were conducted by Rev NJ. J. Lynch. The altar was prettily adorned with pot ted plants and many lighted candles. The singing was by the children's choir There were nearly 100 communicants. Rev Fr Lynch preached sn eloquent and effective sermon on the resurrection.
 The services at the Congregational church in East Canaan were very i'm. pressive and were well attended. On
  was made iu the line of floral display. The program of music. which was elab- crate and included the anthem entitled " Billings" was finely rendered by the choir. Rev H. Utterwick preached S grand and appropriate sermon.