The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-19
EASTER SONGS AND FLOWERS.
sAVANNAH's CELEBRATION OF THE
GREAT CHURCH FESTIVAL.

Easter was never more joyously cele-
brated in Savannah than it was yesterday.
The day itself was in keeping with the oc-
casion. 1t was as bright and beautiful
as the glad anniversary it commentaries.
The churches were crowded with wor-
shippers, and the streets before and after
the services were gay with people in all
the attire of spring. 1.-THE world itself
keeps Easter" has come to be proverb,
and never have the evidences Of the CAD
anniversary been more striking then they
were yesterday. In all the churches
which observe Lent the services were of
an elaborate character. The music and
decora lions bespoke the meaning of the
great festival-the greatest in the
churches history.
Never in the history of the Cathedral Of
st. John the Baptist has the celebration
of Easter been on such a scale as 1t was
yesterday. The ceremonies were beauti-
full and imposing and the music was finer
than the cathedral has ever heard; and
this is saying a great deal, when it Is
considered that the music of this church
has always been a feature
The decorations of the affairs and sane
tuary were elaborate and artistically ar
ranged The five affairs were beautifully
dressed with cut flowers, Easter lilies.
potted plants, and the top of the main
altar was lined with palms. Several hun
dred lighted candles were arranged on
the affairs and made a brilliant setting for
the floral decorations.
Pontifcal high mass was celebrated AT
1890 o'clock by Bishop Becker assisted
by Father Kennedy and Father Hennessv.
The vestments worn by the bishop were
very elegant. Two score altar boys served
at the mass and carried lighted candles.
Bishop Becker delivered a sermon on the
resurrection.
Conconrs mass in D was sung by the
choir and the Haec Dies by Mont was rem
dered at the offertory.
The evening services were especially
brilliant and the church was crowded.
Many members of other denominations
than the Catholic were present to hear the
music. Stearn's Nespers in b were sung,
and the singing of the choir, both in solos
and chorus, was excellent, and showed the
careful training it has had from the di-
rector. Mr.. Rebarer. The regular choir was
assisted by Osborne's orchestra.
Father Kelly delivered a sermon on the
necessity of divine faith, and benedictiOn
was given after Vespers.
The solos in the Dixit Dominus were
sung by Mrs. J. j. Gaudry and Mr.. Thorn
as Dykes.
The rendition of the Beatus by Miss Sal
lie Cler was exceptionally fine. Miss Cler
has rich contralto voice Of wonderful
strength and depth.
The O'Salutarius, by Braga, was sung
by Miss Agnes Doyle, with violin obligato
by Prof. ]. e. Osborne, in a beautiful
manner.
The Tantum Ergo by Mayoni was sung
l,tyt "a fp1I hut
choir: Mrs. w. p. Bailey, Mrs. j. j.
Gaudry, Mr.. A. NJ. Honour and Mr.. j. H.
Heagarty.l
The solos in the Haec Dies were sung
by Mrs. Gaudry. and those in the Magnifi-
cat by Mrs. Salas.
The Cathedral now has one Of the finest
choirs in the city, and the Easter music
was highly praised by all who heard it.
The music at the Sacred Heart church
was feature of the days celebration.
High mass was said at o'clock by Father
Mayer, and sermon on the subject of the
day delivered. The church was very pref
lily dressed for the occasion and present.
ed a brilliant appearance.
Marcos mass in G. op. 49, was sung the
choir being assisted by an orchestra of
seven pieces. The choir numbered seven
teen voices, and its singing filled the little
CHURCH upon this joyous occasion. Yes
pers were sung and benediction given at
7:S0 o'clock. The solos at the evening ser
vices were excellent.
High mass was said at ST. Patrlek's
church at 1890 clock and vespers In the
evening at 1880. The music was in keeping
with the glorious occasion.
The services at st. Johns were more
than ordinarily impressive. The congre-
cot Hon 1.r -
be placed down the center aisle Owing
TO the advanced season, the flowers Seem
ed in greater profusion than usual. and
the decorations were particularly lovely.
On the altar were used for the first time
the beautiful cloths deliberately embroid-
cred and presented to the church by the
Altar Society.
The fairest of white roses were massed
at the back of the altar. while on eacn
side and extending upward were tall
branches Of Easter lilies in relief against
panels of green and white ribbon grass.
Above all were the words, Il am the res
direction and the lfe," traced in white
on dun, gold background. The lee
tern and reading desks were antwlned
with garlands of roses and lilies, white
glossy vines covered the organ screen. In
the window lodges roses of every hue and
variety were banked, and the effect OF
the whole was as fair and
beautiful as possible. Among the decora-
lions We're three memorial crosses. One
was presented by Mrs. w. W. Rogers in
memory of her husband, another by Mrs.
Richard Anderson In memory Of her little
daughter Helen, and a third by Mrs +.
c. Bryan IN memory of her husband
A handsome floral crown was presented
by Mrs. David Wells in memory of her
children. The music was unusually fine.
Added to the regular choir OF men and
boys was a chorus Of women, whose
voices blended tremendously with those of
the chorsters. These were Mrs. S. NJ.
White, Mrs. Park, Mrs Cornwel Mrs.
Shivers Miss Orme, Miss Baker, Miss
Hewlett and Miss Bates. The music in
cluded the anthems Christ, Our Pass
over" Schilling: THE Resurrection,
Castro, and Awake. Thou That Sleep
est" Stainer.
Particularly admired was the tenor solo,
"He Is Risen" Schneider, sung by Mrs.
Reeves, with violin obligato by Mr.. Con-
nerat The Easter services were conduct
ed by Rev. Charles II. Strong. His SER
mon was from the text: "Our Savior
Jesus Christ also hath abolished death
and brought life and Immortality 20 light
cd Epis st. Paul 1 chap, 10th verse;
Mr. Strong showed how Eternal Life be-