The Republican journal., 1898-04-14
Easter Sunday.


asked for. The sky was clear and the sun
shone brightly all day. The churches wSre
beautifully and appropriately decorated.
THE UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.
AT the Universaist church the ground
work of the decorations was white, with
fur mats on the steps and platform, white
drapery above and about the pulpit and for
| coverings of the plant stands, etc. The al
tar cloth of white bore on it's front in gold
letters the words, "Our Redeemer Liveth ~
A cluster of willows stood at the right OF
I the pulpit, while Easter lilies, palms, cut
tulips and hyacinths were artistically group
/ ed. Rare palms and rubber plant stood at
the left and rear. The cross at the back of
! the pulpit alcove was covered with white,
! with sprigs OF delicate ferns. The white
lace drapery which hung in folds above the
| platform was relieved by delicate maiden
hair fern. The choir was composed of c. E.
| White, f. G. Mixer, Miss Skay and Mrs
Frost. with Mrs. Crowley as organist. The
music, the selections of which were an
nounced last week, was finely given
| Two of the selections were composed by
the pastor, Rev. Charles Fl. Wells. The
sermon by the pastor, Rev. c. Fl. Wells,
was fine discourse, well rendered. The
text was Tim. 10, and the subject Elm
mortality Brought to Light The commit
tee on decorations were Mrs. Pote, Misses
Mlliken, Johnson Walker, Lord and Kel-
ley.
THE METHODIST CHURCH.
The decorations at the Methodist church
We're not so elaborate as usual on account
Of services to be held which required the re-
arrangement OF the platform. The effect,
however, was neat aud in keeping with the
day. The altar was draped in white. Mar
tina Washington geraniums, begonias, cut
flowers, etc, were tastefully arranged about
the platform and the altar rail was covered
with white, relieved with sprigs of ever
green. The music was by the regular choir.
composed of Emery White, f. S. Hutchins.
Mrs. Weber and Miss CHM, tile latter also
serving as organist. The text was Matt. II :3S:
theme, Easter Thoughts" After the ser
mon the ordinance of baptism was admins
tered to four young people and the Lords
|
| concert was given. The general sub
ject of the concert was The Prince Veto
rious." Following is the program:
Chorus, Once Scor ned of Men.
Responsive reading.
Chorus, Come let US Join.
| PRAYER, Rev G. u WusloW
Anthem chorus Easter bells
| Welcome, Ray KilgOre
Song, Easter lilies, Ethel Slavery
! Rec, The risen Lord Florence Libby
| mo, The johnson sisters
Class exercise. Easter lights.
| Chorus, All glory to Thee.
| Lullaby song, Florida Carlow
/ Rec, The resurrection, Lulu EIwell
7 Vocal solo, For this He came,
Lizzie Chamberlain
| Rec, Easter lesson, Louise Hall
| Duet, Upward, onward
Lillian Patterson, Helen Leavi
Rec, The legend of Easter, Marie Logan
| Motion song, Mildred NcAndjes
| Glass exercise.
| Vocal solo, Mrs E. p Frost
Rec. The crucihxion, burial and resurrec-
ton, Mildred Mason
| Chorus, 0 blessed Lord
| Benedction.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH
! Atthe Baptist church there was a Christian
| Endeavor prayer meeting at 80 p. m, a fore.
noon Easter service and an evening concert
The decorations here were very handsome
The darker shades OF green prevailed, con-
trasted with bright flowers and white dra-
perry The platform bore large quantity Of
| folIage and ported plants, with banks of
evergreen, through all of which the lighter
shades OF the geranium leaves and bright
! blossoms Of various lowering plants were
seen, making very pleasing and artistic
combination. The flowers included petu-
! mas, lemon geraniums, palms and others
| sprigs Of pine We're used with very pleasing
effect upon the walls. The music was by
The regular choir and was as announced last
week The text was Acts II is: subject,
Jesus and the Resurrection" The decora-
lions were arranged by the floral committee
of the Christian Endeavor Society, Misses
Ella Frye, Bertha Blake, Emma Dickev.
Mabel Rowe and Mr.. Edwin Perkins The
audience room was filed to Overlooking at
the evening concert. The music was finely
rendered by the full choir reinforced BY
singers from the Sunday school, making in
all more than thirty voices. The following
program was given:
Organ voluntary.
| Chorus. Sc0rned OF men.
Scripture, John 90 Rev j. F. Tilton
| Prayer, Rev, ]. f. Tilton
Chorus, Come let us join
Zee, Easter Dawn, Ernest Weber
| Solo and chorus, 0 Risen Lord,
Fannie Robertson and chorus
Rec, How they knew,
Flora Rich and Sadie seavey
Rec, Getting ready for Easter,
~ Lottie Bradley
Chorus, The day of Resurrection
Exercise. Easter gifts, Marjorie COMBS,
| Della Wilband, Helen Patterson Eunice
Wagner, Bertha Wood
1 Chorus, Easter bells.
Exercise, The sermons of the bells,
| Rice Black, Bert Brier, Emery Mayo,
Charlie Decrow.
Rec, Legend of Easter lilies, Leila Howard
Chorus, day of joy and gladness
Rec, Easter songs, Mertie Nash, Leon:e
Condor, Belle Mayo, Flora Coombs
Chorus. All glory to Thee.
/ Rec, Natures Easter music, Ella Smalley,
Hattie Colcord, Eta Whitehead, Carrie
| Ford, Della Knowlton
Closing chorus, All glory be to Thee.
| Benediction
THE NORTH CHURCH
| Three services were held at the North
church: Christian Endeavor meeting at T 80