The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
MUSIC ON GOOD FRIDAY.
HINDEL'S "MESSIAH" W1S Sun" ar
ST. PdUL's CHURCH,
wbiJe the "Crucilxion'' Was Rendered at
the Church of the Holy Irinity-Lose'S
Music at st. Peters Cathedral

The beautiful Easter music TO be sung
in the church services In this city on 10,
morrow were most appropriately pfelactu
last evening by the rendering OF some eA,
ceilent sacred music in the Episcopal anu
Catholic churches. At the Church OF the
Holy Trinity The CrucinXiOn, a sacred
meditation, words by Rev. j. Sparrow
Simpson, and music by Sir John Stainer,
WAS sung, while at 81. Pauls church Sc
lections fIom Handles Messiah were
rendered by the choir.
The choir Of St. Peters cathedral rem
dcred the music Of the office OF. TeneJrae,
while the chants were sung with line
HANDLES "MESSIAH."
4 large congregation filled st. Paul s
church last evening and devoutly lttened
to the beautiful sacred music which was
admirably rendered. The selections from
the oratoriO were preceded by snort
service The singing Of the Messiah be-
gan with the chorus. Behold the Lamb OF
God that taketh away the sin OF the
world"
me rccitative tenor. soprano and con-
tralto were most effectively sung while
the work of the chorus was strong and
exceedingly beautiful. The services closed
with the singing Of Hymn No. Ga. Peace.
Perfect Peace. in this Dark World Of
Sin"
THE "CRUCIFIXTON.
At the Church of the Holy Trinity last
evening there was assembled the largest
congregation that ever gathered IN That
ediice.
The main body OF the church. the chapel.
gallery and aislcs were crowded almost
10 suffocation. while many persons were
turned away. being unable TO gain admit
lance.
The order or the service was beautifully
arranged opening with professional
hymn. "All Glory. Laud and Honor. the
singing Of which was followed by short
service.
was Mr. +. A. Coulter and the baritone
soloist Mr. Arthur ScrivenOr. Mr. II. VI.
Phillips presided at the organ. and the
choral work was supported by the vested
choir of sixty voices.
The "Crucifxon" was perfectly render
ed. and reflects great credit upon Mr..
Arthur ScriVenOr the choir director.
The work Of the chorus was deep. rich
and true i'm tone. while the tenor and
baritone solos were sung with much ef-
feet, especially the latter.
ST PETER : CATHEDRAL.
st. Peters cathedral was crowded 10 the
doors last evening with q devout congre-
cation Of the faithful. who were there Tor
the solemn services OF the church Tor
Good Friday night
Bishop Van de Nyver and ali the priests
Of the cathedral were in the sanctuary
was admirably sung by a large choir ~
bows and men. who rendered the chants
with fine effect
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES.
on yesterday. Good Friday. the most
solemn Of all the days I'm the Church cal
endar in the Catholic and Episcopal
ohurchee services Of "A most impressive
character were held
At the cathedral yesterday morning 2
solemn mass was celebrated. during which
the passion history was read.
In the German Lutheran churches ser
vices are also held. and the organ, font
| and pulpit are draped in black.
Priests from all over Bishop Van 90
Vyver's diocese are here 10 participate
IN the Holy Week and Easter ceremonies
az the cathedral. Among the fathers visit
ing Richnond are Father w. \. Mckee
frey Of Winchester: Father J. J. Bowler
Of Alexandria: Father w. 4. Fallon. 81
clifton Forge: Father +. J. Brady. OF
Portsmouth. Father :. Waltcrs ol
| charlottesville and Fathers John Doher-
| ty and r. J. Wilson. Of Norfolk.
There was communion preparatory ser
vices at the First English Evangelical
Lutheran church last night.