The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-04-06
Easter in the Churches.

Inc services on Easter Sunday in the va.
rlous churches in this citv were snhsto,.i-
ally as announced in The Journal last waak
Ahere was scarcity of Easter lilies every.
where' out the floral displays, while not as
etaoorate as usu ual, were very pretty and
tastefui The sermons all had special refer
ence to the Resurrection.
AL the North church green and white nre.
Valied' Loops of white drapery depended
az 'he arch over the pulpit, uniting at the
'op' "here hung cross of evergreen. The
pulpit was draped in white and there were
Two Easter lilies and a handsome azslaa
Banks OF evergreen and fiji trees were ar
ranged at the front and sides. The sermon
IN the morning and the discourse in tba
evening We're able and well delivered TIA
music was fine and was a credit to the mann
bers of the choir.
Az the Unitarian church the centre niece
consisted of large white cross, on which
was draped green wreath with Catherine
Mermet roses. few Easter lilies and two
vases OF tulips helped in the general effect.
and ferns and eveEgreens served as a ground
served after the sermon. The music. as u.s.
ual, was highly enjoyed.
The decorations at the Univcrsalist
church consisted of double loops of white
drapery above the altar, meeting at a wreath
IN the centre. The cover of the pulpit and
communion table We're of " hite, the former
bearing the words, "Oar Redeemer Liveth -
Inc effects IN green were produced by
palms, ferns and rubber plants and bright
ened by Easter lilies, white pinks and aza!-
eas. The communion was observed before
the morning service. Both the sermon and
the special music were timely and highly
appreciated by the large congregation
The Methodsts had very tasteful floral
decorations, principally of evergreens, re-
lieved with few white and bright colored
blossoms. The front of the organ, the pull
PIT and the altar rail were very neatly drap-
ed. The morning sermon and the Sunday
school lesson were on the Resurrection The
music included a tenor solo by Mr.. W. Gra-
ham Hodsdon of Toronto. An Easter con-
cert was given in the evening, with the fol-
lowing program:
Opening chorus.
Script reading
Chorus.
Prayer, Rev G. G. Winslow
Quartette.
Welcome address, Clarence Hall
Song, by the children
introductory, Florence Hill
Solo, Ethel Saverv
Exercise, "a bag of wishes"
Song, Florence Davis
Song, by the boys
Exercise, Come over and help us "
Chorus, The Mighty One. :"
Exercise, Something new for Easter :"
Duett, Mildred McAndless and Nellie Hail.
Recitation, Rena Black.
QuartetUe, Come to our hearts :"
Duett, Mr. White and Mrs Wehber
Rtcltation, Lana Pendleton
Song, Nellie Hail.
Closing chorus.
Bene0lctiOn
The floral arrangement at the Baptist
church was novel and pretty The large
doors over the baptistry, at the rear of the
pulpit, We're wide open, and in their place
was screen of evergreen, relieved by white
lilies. A tasteful arrangement of Easter
lilies, palms, etc, on the platform made
very pleasing effect. The house was we'll
filed both forenoon and evening, the pas
tors discourse was one of his best, and the
choir rendered its music in an artistic man
ner. At the concert III the evening the
house was crowded. The following program
was ably presented
Voluntary
The Lords Prayer
Hymn, "Christ is Risen
Scripture, Matt 2S:t-11, Grace HAYES
Prayer.
Chorus,
Upward Where the Stars are Burning"
Hymn, Lift Up Your Voices
Mary to Her saviours Tomb" Bell Mayo
Hymn,
"Down From Their Home On High"
"Old Things Are Passed Away"
Hymn. Lift Up, o Little Children -
20 Risen Lord, Conquering King
Helen Leavitt
Duett. "sing The Sweet Anthem"
Greenlaw sisters
Hymn, Golden Harps Are Sounding"
The Lily OF The Resurrection"
Leila Howard
Exercise, "The Light Of Life
Hymn,
The Living Christ" Herbert Brier
Trio, The Heavenly City"
Ella Twombly, Ada Cunningham, Fannie
Robertson.
Benediction.
Postlude.
The re was large congregation at the
Catholic church in the morning. The ser
vices were in accordance with the day, and
the floral decorations We're simple and artis-
tic. The pastor, Rev. Fr. Kealey, gave d
short Easter sermon, dealing in clear and
logical manner with the death, suffering and
Resurrection Of the Saviour. At the close
of the service he announced the bans of
marriage between Dr. Robert A. Holland of
Calais and Miss Mae E. Pillsbury of this
city, to be solennZed at the church. He
then made brief remarks on the sanctty
of marriage and the spiritual preparation
that should be made therefor. Fine music
was rendered al intervals of the service.
The Steamer Portland Wreck.
March Both an important step was taken