Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
THE EASTER SERVICES

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Inspiring Sermons and Music In the
Flower Decked Churches, and Special
Exercises by the children.
The glad tidings of the resurrection of
Jesus Christ and his victory over death
were joyfully heralded again from the pull
pits OF the Brattleboro churches Sunday
IN accordance with an ancient custom.
The day was not an ideal one, neverthe-
less, unusually large congregations as
sembed in all the churches to hear the
singing, recting and expoundng of tales
OF the risen Christ. The children of the
churches and Sunday schools took the
leading parts in the afternoon celebrations,
and at all the services the church chors
rendered musical programs of an excep-
tional character.
Observance at the Methodist Church.
Rev. j. d. Beeman took for his theme
at the Methodist church, "He Is Risen :;
He Is Not Here" The occurrences in the
life of Christ, all his claims made good,
his works wrought from the cradle to the
cross, clearly indicate that he was divine
person. Throughout that life, from the
time when the herald angel proclaimed
that unto you is born this day in the city
OF David Saviour which is Christ the
Lord the greatest miracle of which there
is record was Christs resurrection from
the dead. In that miracle lies the hope of
mankind. Because he lives we shall live
Also The church was handsomely deco
rated with Easter lilies and cut flowers.
AT noon instead of the usual session of the
Sunday school the children gave their an
nual Easter concert, maintaining the high
standard which they had previously set.
The solos rendered during these services
by Harry Smith were exceptionally merito-
rious. AT 6:30 o'clock the church and
the Epworth league held union praise
service.
At the Roman Catholic Church.
The usual Easter services were celebrated
at the Roman Catholic church. Low mass
was observed at 9 o'clock high mass at
1880 and vespers at 1880 p. NJ. Rev
Father Cunningham preached an Easter
sermon at high mass. The church was
decorated in the usual manner, the affairs
being adorned with candles, Easter lilies
and cut flowers. The music by the choir
at high mass and vespers was unusually
good. Miss Katherine O'Connor sang the
Ave Maria with fine effect and carried the
solo parts of the several numbers. The at
tendance at all the services was large.
Services at the Centre Church.
The opportunity to hear Rev. c. O. Day,
formerly pastor of the Congregational
church, drew to that church congrega-
ton which filed the house even to the gal
leries. Every part of the service was of a
high order. The music was by some of
the best modern composers, and it was
rendered very creditably. Easter lilies
alone formed the decorations, which were
beautiful in their simplicity. These lilies
were afterward sent by the Sunday school
to gladden. the hearts of the sick members
of the parish. There were special eXer-
cises at the opening of the Sunday school,
consisting of solos by Fred G. Adams and
w. A. Gilbert, and reading by Miss Lena
Crosier About 60 Easter chickens were
sent by the infant department to the mem
bers of that department who were unable
to be present. The annual chldren's con-
cert was held in the church at } o'clock
when the church was again filed. The
children gave an interesting program, af-
ter which they listened TO a short but in
teresting talk by Rev. Mr.. Day. The text
for Rev. Mr.. Days sermon in the morn
ing was Luke xiv. so, and he led them
out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up
his hands and blessed them"
At the CniversnlIst Church.
The Universalist church was decorated
with Easter lilies. potted plants and cut
flowers, which were arranged in front of
the pulpit, in its recess, and on both sides.
K. X. Marvin of the TUFTS divinity school
preached an eloquent and inspiring sermon
on immortality, and solos animated with
the Easter spirit were sung by Mrs. Lima
Hubbard and Frank Brasor. In the even
ing the children of the Sunday school gave
an excellent concert, consisting of recita-
tions, Easter carols, class exercises, etc.
The Unitarian Church.
The services at the Unitarian church
drew large congregations both morning
and afternoon. The church was simply
decorated with Easter lilies and cut flow
ers. The subject of Rev. f. Q. S. Os-
good morning discourse was "From Dark
ness into Light" and in the afternoon he
gave the children simple talk upon LES
sons from a Crocus.h Following the
morning service the rite of the Lords sup
per was observed The afternoon service,
which was held at 4 o'clock, consisted of
Rotations and singing by members of the
Sunday school. The singing and instru-
mental music at all of the services was eX-
ceptionally fine. Solos were rendered by
Miss Marian Minor and E. II. Miller, G.
M. Dugan acting as vioinist. The music
was in charge of Mrs. j. l.. Knowlton.
The Sunrise Meeting.
The opening service of prayer and praise
on Easter Sunday was the sunrise meeting
in the vestry of the Baptist church. 1t
was a union meeting of the Christian En-
deavor societies of the Congregational and
Baptist churches, the Young Peoples
Christian Union of the Universalist church
and the Epworth League of the Methodist
church. There was large attendance
The meeting was led by the presidents of
the societies, and it was participated in by
various members. The spirit which pre-
vailed is illustrated by the words, "This
is the day that the Lord hath made; let
us rejoice and be glad in it,"
Easter bay In ST. MichReps Church.
AS previously announced Bishop Hall
made his annual visitation to this parish
on Easter Even. A great and increased in
terest was manifested at that service and
also in those of Easter Day, by reason of
the Bishops presence and sermons. On
Saturday evening the rector presented a
class of six persons for confirmation and
the bishop preached on the bestowal of the
Holy Spirit-St. John Xx:22, "Receive
ye the Holy Ghost" Three services we're
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