Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-09
AMONG THE CHURCHES.

Easter services were held in the
Lutheran Church of Shepherdstown
last Sunday morning, as an approprl-
ate close to the series of meetings held
for two weeks previous by the pastor,
Rev. C. H. Hockey. The church was
crowded with congregation that filled
all the pews and required chairs in the
aisles to furnish sufficient seating ca
pacity. After receiving eight new
members into the church and an Eas-
ter address by the pastor the sacrament
of the Lord supper was administered.
The music included an Easter anthem,
with a solo by Mr.. NJ E Spohn, and a
duet by Mrs. Spohn and Mrs. Unseld.
The floral decorations were lovely,
Easter lilies and other white flowers
forming the principal portion. Palms
and potted plants were tastefully ar
ranged in the windows. At night the
infant department of the Sunday school
held an entertainment, which was one
of the most enjoyable affairs of the sort
we have ever seen. The children ac-
Quilted themselves remarkably well.
In the Episcopal Church the servi-
ces were in harmony with the season.
Friday night Bishop Peterkin was
present and administered the rite Of
confirmation to nine persons. Sunday
morning the rector, Rev. Dr. VIM. II.
Nelson, delivered an Easter sermon
and the holy communion was celebra-
ted. In the evening the Sunday school
had an interesting service, the chief
feature Of which was an address by the
Bishop. The floral decorations of the
church were superb, made up of roses
and other cut flowers and many beau
tiful plants. The music was excep-
tionally good.
Rev. Geo. G. Everhart, pastor of
the Reformed Church, held apProprl-
ate services each evening last week,
and Friday one new member was added
to the church. Early services was
held at 6 o'clock Sunday morning
followed by communion service at II
o'clock. In the evening the Sunday
school sung Easter carols and rendered
an interesting service. The floral dec
orations were in most excellent taste,
and added greatly to the appearance
of the beautiful audience room of the
church.
Divine services will be held in the
Lutheran church in Shepherdstown
next Sabbath morning and evening.
The hours Of service will be changed
to 1880 a. H., instead Of II, and TO
$50 D. m, instead of T. In the alb
sence of the pastor, Rev. c. H Hockey,
at Strasburg, Va, the pulpit will be
supplied by Rev E. J. Wolf, D. D.,
Professor of Theology in the Lutheran
Theological Seminary Of Gettysburg,
Pa. The Christian Endeavor service
will be held at $50 p. m. instead Of g.,
and will be addressed by DR.. Wolf.
Rev. F. A. Strother, who has been
pastor of the Southern Methodist
church here for the past three years,
left Shepherdstown with his family
Yesterday. After spending a week OIL
two with friends in Virginia they will
settle down in their home in Fincastle
Va. Mr.. Srother and his estlmable
family have many friends in this town
and community who regret to see
them depart, and they will be fol
lowed by prayers for their future hap
piness and prosperity.
Rev. William Marshall, pastor o
the Southern Methodist Church, a
Lewisburg, this State, was confirmed
by Bishop Peterkin at the Episcopa
Church at Martinsburg last Sunday
Rev. Mr.. Marshall intends to en-
ter the Episcopal ministry, and vii
be ordained at the Church Council Il
June.
The Maryland Conference of tn
Methodist Protestant Church close'
its session in Baltimore Tuesday
Rev. A. A. Hartman is returned t
Harper's Ferry, Rev. F. L. Stevens t
Niddleway. Rev. Geo. ]. Hill, form
erly of this place, is assigned to Dee
Park, Nd.
At meeting of the members G
Trinity Episcopal Church on Monda
the following gentlemen were electe
vestrymen: E. j. Lee, Geo w. Hal