Middletown transcript., 1901-04-13
EASTER IN OUR CHURCHES

EASIEh In VuE CAuhGAES
While the weather was not all tina
could be desired for Easter, the day wa
nevertheless an interesting one in all ou
churches, made so.from the great prepare
tions that had been in progress for sew
eral weeks by the congregations of oul
various churches. The only disappoint
ment was probably that of the ladies, who
were unable to wear their new clothing
and Easter hats. That the season is q
prosperous onewas evident by the fact that
the Easter display of flowers was never
exceeded in ourtown, and the artistic
manner in which they were arranged
wasNmuch complimented by all.
BETHESDA CHURCH
Last Sunday was a great day for Be-
thesda Methodist Episcopal Church and
Sunday School. It being Easter day, the
Church was beautifully and tastefully
decorated by committee of ladies, con-
sisting of Miss Mary J. Wilson, Mrs.
Wallace G. Efiason, and Mrs. Henry c.
DeValinger, assisted by Geo. F. Wilson.
The church presented sucih a scene Of
beauty, as to excite the wonder and ad-
miration Of all beholders. The congre-
cations both morning and evening were
unusually large, which together with the
beautiful display Of howersgave inspiration
to the new pastor, Rev. DR. Barrett. Dr..
Barrett was at his best and his disceurses
were listened to with wrapped attention and
delight many pronouncing the morning
sermon the best Easter sermon they had
ever listened to. And the music, what
shall we say of that. 1t deserves more
than passing notice, it was simply grand |
and would have done credit to any city
choir. But to whom shall we give credit |
for the rendition of this soul inspiring, |
Easter music. To name any particular |
one would beiin bad taste, as each wassu-
preme in his or her part, and all were
necessary to bring out the full force and
charm of this delightful Easter music.
We note the membership of Bethesda's
,hoir, as now constituted Organist, Miss
Lena Pleasanton, Sopranos, Miss Kathy-
inc Vansant, Miss Mary J. Wilson, Mrs.
coma Green; Tenor, Mr. Samuel Price;
Alto, Miss Charlotte Jones; Bassos,
lessrs. Albert L. Massey, William A
1ukill, Jr., DR.. William E. Barnard.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Bethesda Sunday School for the first
ime in its history, held special services
} commerate the glad Easter day. The
ecorations were chaste but not elaborate
large white cross stood in front of the s
uperintendant's desk, elevated SO as to
e seen by all, bearing the inscription,
He is Risen. This cross was banked l
18th Easter Lilies and other flowers,
resenting very pleasing effect. The
rogram was the finest ever presented by
lie school on any occasion,-The "First Q
aster Story, by Tuller-Meridith Co., o
New York. The attendance OF the D
hool was the largest for many years tt
lst, numbering 200, beside number of a
sitors. The music was not only of a u
gh order throughout, but was rendered Ia
: the school in such manner as to win =
e commendation of all listeners. The =
hool was ably supported by the Sunday cl
hool orchestra and choir. .. II
DIR. Barrett addressed the school and Sc
5 remarks were listened to by all with
arked attention. Easter day was signi-
ant in the history of Bethesda Sunday
hool, it marked the throwing off of the =
rements of the dead past, and the com w
: out into new and more beautiful
;. Ii
At st. Anne's Church the decorations u
re especially attractive and the first Nj
ster Of the twentieth century was c
observed in enumeration of Es
1t wonderful morning in the worlds Cc
tory when Christ rose from the dead. ~
V. J. W. Wilkie preached two very III
pressive sermons, and the music was a Dl
asing feature Of the days programme. Pc
Ut Forest Presbyterian Church. DR..
Fl. Moore preached two stirring SER
ms to large congregations, and the -.
'ir rendered many pretty Easter an ID
ms appropriate to the occasion. The w,
urch presented handsome appearance,
ng nicely decorated with a profusion u
lowers. 1e,