The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-31
palms, cut flowers and potted plants in

palms cut flowers and potted plants in
profusion.
In the morning. the usual choir beau-
tifully rendered several anthems very
appropriate to the occasion, and in adj
dition to this, the audience was de-
lighted with the solos of Miss Ruth T..
Beddoe, alto, and IL. Il. Lord basso.
The pastor, Rev. S. T.. Mathews, gave
n short but interesting talk on THE
Resurrection"
The whole evening service was given
over to the rendition of the sacred cam
tata, Easter Dawn" under the direc-
tion of Mrs. B. G. Beddoe, chorister.
The opening solo, THE Grave Itself
a Garden Is" by Il. T.. Lord, was sung
in a fine voice, and this was followed
by the solo, "As 1t Began to Dawn"
by Thomas G. Williams, which was
also rendered in his usual pleasing
manner The duet, "They Have Taken
Away My Lord" by Mrs. Thomas
James and Miss Ruth e. Beddoe, was
one of the sweetest parts of the cam
tata, and the singers in it's rendition
brought out its soft and beautiful
melody
The quartette, Fear Not Ye," by
Mrs. James, Miss Beddoe and Messrs.
Evans and Lord, was given in a fine
manner and received much commen-
dalton. This was followed by the solo,
Hail. Happy Morning" by Mrs. Lii
Ian Osborne. This was Mrs. Osborne'S
first appearance as u soloist before a
Scranton congregation. and her sweet
ness and power of voice, combined
with her charming manner of render
ing the solo, was superb.
The closing chorus, Christ Is
Risen Today" was given by the full
choir and won universal commentator
from all.
st. Marks Lutheran.
At st. Marks Lutheran church, mat
in service was conducted at a. m. by
the pastor, Rev. A. l.. Ramer, PHI. d.,
and there was holy communion at 1890
o'clock. AT this service the choir sang
several numbers, and the solo, "Resur-
rection," was effectively sung by Miss
Nellie Markwick. Vesper services were
held at 7.30 p. m., at which Joseph
Phelps sang the solo, 80 Sacred Head"
The Sunday school held exercises in
the evening, at which the choir also
sang, and recitations and solos We're
given by the infant class and many
other pupils. A class of young ladies !
singing Lift Up Your Hearts" was
also a feature. Both services were
largely attended
ST. David's Episcopal.
The Easter services at st. David's
Episcopal church began at 7.30 a. M,
with celebration of the Holy Eucha- !
rist At 1890 a. m. a special pro-
gramme of music was rendered by the /,
choir AT 7.30 p. m. the choral Even
song was sung. Children's vespers and !
baptism were held in the afternoon.
The rector, Rev. e. j. McHenry,spoke |
briefly at both services.
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian.
The children of the Sumner Avenue |
Presbyterian Sunday school rendered
the Easter programme at that church |
last evening, which consisted of solos, |
choruses, dialogues and recitations.
The little ones acquitted themselves
very creditably, and those who deserve !
special mention were: Gaylord Price. |
Bessie Davis, Willie Jones. Margaret
Mayo, John Davies, Annie Price, Lottie
Emil, Ethel Gilbert, Hulda Green
David Davis, Ella Hufford, Margaret |
JONES' Sadie Charles, Katie Harris, Jen-
ME Gilbert, Annie Davies and Esther |
Davies.
Hampton Street Methodist.
Rev. James Benninger, pastor of the |
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal !
church, preached very appropriate !
sermon yesterday morning on "The
Resurrection of Christ" The choir |!
sang several Easter anthems.
During the afternoon rally was con-
Quoted under the direction of the Sun
day school. Recitations, solos, ETC.,
We're rendered. At the evening service |
Rev. Benninger preached a timely SER
mon on "Marys Easter Experience"
The three services were largely attend
ed.
Tabernacle Congregational.
The choir of the Tabernacle Congre-
gational church, under the direction of |
Hugh A. Jones, sang Easter anthems at
both services yesterday, and the pas
tor, Rev. D. p. Jones, preached SER
mons of much strength and helpfulness.
The children of the Sunday school |
sang the sacred cantata, Resurrection
Day" at the evening service in a man
ner that would be worthy of much old
er voices.
First Welsh Baptist.
An English sermon by Rev. ID. d.
Hopkins was preached at the First
Welsh Baptist church yesterday morn
ing and solos We're rendered by Thomas
q. Thoburn, John Evaps and Miss
Elizabeth Lewis, Special music was
rendered by the choir under the lead
ership of Prof. w. W. Evans.
At the o'clock service Miss Estella
Thomas, Miss Elizabeth May Howells,
Miss Verna Williams. Miss Myfanwy
Beynon and Thomas Beddoe sang solos,
and Thomas G. Thoburn and John
Evans sang II duet.
Fourth Ward Mission.
The cantata, "rhe Easter Promise"
was rendered by the children of the
Fourth Ward Mission school yesterday
afternoon under the direction of w. w.
Evans, Elizabeth Hughes and Gather
inc Davies An interesting programme
was rendered.
The choruses We're rendered with or
chestral accompaniment and exercises
We're enjoyed by many parents and
friends. The solos and recitations
We're given by Edith Hopkins Anna
Icoaps Thomas paI1na Hon