The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-10
EASTER AT S. ANDREWS.

This Easter was, without doubt. the
happiost ever known in the parish and
one great reason that the congregation
enjoyed their Easter so much is, That
they kept their Lent and Holy Week
so well, for we cannot derive the full
benefit of Feast without having kept
the preceding Fast.
Services began on Easter Even when,
according 10 ancient custom, nine III
fants and adults were admitted into
The Church by the Sacrament of Bap-
tIsm. The solemn black hangings of
Holy Week had been removed after
the first service and the church was in
festal array. Beautiful towering plants
were in every window and great masses
we're banked about the font, pulpit and
rood screen, while the Sanctuary was
filled with white blossoms, and dozens
of Easter lilies marked passage nj
the alter steps.
On Easter Day, the ediHco was well
| filled with devout worshipers at the
| first service, which was preceded by
the blessing of a new memorial window
Just inside tho Sanctuary
1t is nearly lifesize representation
of Our Lord instituting the Blessed
Sacrament and is one of the most ex-
quisite specimens of painted glass ever
seen in this part of the world
The tablet beneath it reads:
TO the Glory Of GOD and in Loving memory of
LAuRENr CLEuc GALLAUDEr
who went to Paradise March 81, 1870
The soft playing of the organ by Mrs.
Rittenhouse during Communion add
ed to the beauty of the Service.
Morning Prayer was said nj 10 o'clock
and half hour lateY was the second
Celebration.
1t was most inspiring as the choir OF
SO members, with professional cross
and the great church banner, marched
up the centre aisle, singing as they
had never sung before.
There were again many communi
ChHlb, huu III ihtti thcIc hCip iioiS
during tho day than ever before in the
parish history.
At the Chidren's Festival in the
evening, the church was crowded as
usual, and their young voices blended
beautifully with those of the full choir
and the orchestral instruments
The music all day was exceptionally
fine, the singing of 80 Saving Victim"
by the men alone, Mr.. Rittenhouses
Violin Solo in the morning and Mr..
Phillips Trombone Solo in the even
ing, being special features.
The playing of the organist, Miss
Silvers, was, as always, perfection.
The Sunday School Offering for Mis-
sions was over $40, which shows a
remarkable amount Of hard work on
the part OF scholars who have SO little
money Of their own.
On Easter Monday was held the
annual Parish Meeting at which the
following officers were elected.
Wardens- Mr.. Parry and Mr.. Reinert
Vestrymen Mr.. O'Neil, Mr.. Snow
den, Mr.. G. Moore, Mr.. T. Thorne,
Mr.. j. J.. Reading and Mr.. Page.
Delegates to Convention-Mr II.
w. Davis, Mr.. Parry and Mr. II. j.
Van Solver.
Alternates Thomas Thorne, Benz
III. Joiner and Israel II. Huselton.
The Treasnrer's report showed that
nearly $500 had been offered upon the
Altar on the previous day, of which over
$500 was for the Memorial Hall, and
also that tho parish had no debt and
about $3.50 in the treasury.
In conclusion, the Rector announced
that as his ministry seemed to be bless
ed with such fruit, both spiritual and
material, he had decided to remain Mt
$. Andrews for the present.
After such an Easter, it is not to he
wondered at that the congregation are
proud and happy.