The Portland daily press., 1896-04-06

@ hrist. He argued that the time has past
when the reality of that event can by
called in question. 1t should have been
disproyed, if at all, at the time it was
said to have occurred, and it was believed
then.
The platform presented a very charm
ing picture. The memorial offerings
were large azalia, in memory of Hon.
franklin J. Rollins, a floral cross, in
memory, of Katherine Clifford, va SO Of
flowers, in memory of Miss Helsn Spring,
vase of flowers in memory of DR.. Her
som, a wreath of smi1ax and fern in
memory of Mrs. Woodbury. 8. Dana, and
the Corey offerings covering the entire
front of the platform with red and white
roses in memory of William S. Corey, two
offerings, Mrs. John L. Corey and Frank
S. Corey. The general effect was very
fine. In addition to the offerings the
front of the platform was covered with
potted plants. The music under the direo-
tion of Mr.. Harvey Murray, was remark
ably fine.
FREE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.
Two great clusters of Easter lilies stood
on each side of the platform, given by the
Sunday school classes. They will be
sent to the hospital. A very elaborate
offering in memory of Mrs. Emery, wife
of Hon. George f. Emery, rested on the
platform, and a large bunch of hyacinths
adorned the communion table. The DIR.
Champlin and II. b. Hart memorial
windows were decorated. The pastor,
Rev. 7. S. Sampson. spoke of the lesson
of Easter day
CHESTNUT STREET CHURCH.
1t was hoped that Rev. Dr. Parsons
would be able to conduct Easter servi ce,
but while he has greatly improved in
health it was thought that he had better
wait another week. There were no me-
mortal offerings, it being the custom
wi til the members of this church to OBJ
serve Children ssSunday, as memorial
day. The front of the platform was COW
cred with potted plants, and Easter lilies,
and the service was in keeping with the
day.
NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH.
At this church there was a very pretty
display of flowers artistically arranged.
Upon the Bible repository, were budding
willow branches, and green branches of
the pine tree; on the communion table
callas and a GROSS of green vines studded
with white flowers. At the side of the
pulpit was vase of delicate roses, and
the baptismal font was filled with gerani-
ums in bloom. There were numerous
gifts of flowers in memory of relatives
and friends, among them Raster lilies
and palms, Mr. James S. Bedlow; vase
Easter lilies and flowers in memory of
Mrs. Benjamin K. Preslle and baby
Guy; vase narcissus in bloom, Captain
Henry Coffin callas and vase of various
flowers, sMrs. D. NJ. Rea, Henry P. Wor-
cester Raster lilies, Moses 6. Dow; vase
of delicate roses, Lora j. Roberts; DALLAS,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. b. Hayden; Easter
lilies, Abigail Rogers and Mrs. Z. II.
Maoloon; large handsome vase Of roses
of different colors, with others of Easter
lilies and palms, Henry Homer Hay !;
floral star of white flowers, Mrs. g. D.
vase of flowers, Dorothy Jewett Spiers;
plant spirea in bloom, VIM. H. Smith.
At the service in the morning, Rev. J.
B, Spiers' sermon was from first verse, go
chapter of Isaiah, "Arise, shine; for thy
light is come, and the glory of the Lord
is risen on thee" This prophecy relates
to the first and second coming of the
Lord first, in the coming of Christ, and
second, in the unfolding of His divine
nature in His word accommodated to
man s nationality. The stone of the lit
eral sense is rolled away, and the glory of
th church rises forth, and the glory
shall never be dimmed. The music was
of especial interest. The selection by the
organist and choir were finely rendered
Easter exercises by the Sunday school
took place Immediately following the
morning services, consisting Of recita-
lions and singing. The ROTATIONS and
selections by the children and poems and
selections read by some of the older sohol-
ars related to Easter time and were inter-
csting. A song, "Alleluial Christ is
Risen,' sung by Miss Jessie and Lille
Thompson, showed careful preparation,
as their voices at times blended toge ther
as if they were one singing. The saora-
ment Of the Holy Supper was admins
tered at three p. m. An evening meet
ing WAS held in the vestry at quarter past
six p. M, subject, ''Easter."
PARK STREET.
There was good congregation at Park
street church yesterday and the services
were very interesting. The sermon by
Rev. Mr.. McGilvery was an able dis
| course upon the Resurrection. There
were several beautiful bouquets and floral
emblems to mark the Resurrection. This
programme was we'll rendered by a
chorus of sixteen voices, Mr.. James
Lewis, leader. and Miss Anna G. Wiley,
orgauist
Easter services at $50 p. m.
Chorus of 16 voices, Mr.. W. Lewis, leader
| vocal solo-Emmanuel, Rodney
Mr. Chenery.
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Jesus Lover of My Soul, Holbrook
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