The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-31

and the latter part of the day was as
disagreeable as the morning was de-
lightful
Easter came exceptionally early this
year, and such weather conditions as
prevailed in the morning came
as glad and joyous surprise.
The churches, which are always
we'll filled on Easter, were crowded
more than ordinarily in nearly
every instance and in some of the
larger ones--notably st. Peters cathe-
dral and the Elm Park Methodist Epis-
copal church-it was almost impossible
to secure even admittance at the prin-
cipal services.
The Easter parade after the morning
service in the central city was rather a
disappointment. This was because 1t
was a little bit too early in the season
for spring attire. Easter Sunday is by
popular consent fixed as the day on
which Dame Fashions devotees, es-
pecially the ladies, first don their spring
raiment, but when it comes before the
first week in April this custom is gen.
orally allowed to give way. This was
the general rule yesterday.
There were a few spring bonnets
and spring gowns to be seen, but they
were only sprinkled here and there IN
the crowd which walked along the
streets. What few hats We're seen. how
ever, gave a hint as to what may be
expected in this line. Flowers of all
hues and colors predomnated in glori-
Gus profusion. while pink and green of
the very brightest shades seemed to be
the prevailing colors.
IN THE CHURCHES.
The Easter music, with its keynote of
JOY and gladness, was the particular
feature of all the special church SER
vices held in honor of the risen Christ.
The programmes rendered were in
many instances the most complete and
elaborate ever given in this city.
The special music at ST. Peters cathe-
dral was rendered at the pontifical
high mass, which was celebrated at
1880 a. m. by Rt. Rev Bishop NJ. j..
Hoban. The high altar of the church
presented beautiful picture, being
banked with Easter lilies and cut flow
ers. and lit with hundreds of cleaning
tapers which threw a soft glow over
the rich vestments of the clergymen
participating in the service.
Bauer's enlarged orchestra of seven
teen pieces assisted the choir in the
rendition of Gounods mass and Prof.
w. p. Schilling conducted. The choir
quite surpassed itself in the rendition
of this mass. which has been heard but
seldom in this city. The Kyrie included
soprano, tenor and bass solos sung by
Mrs NJ. ]. Leonard, Gus Reppert and
John Stober. w. r. Bradbury's power
full bass voice was heard in the Gloria
with Mrs. II. c. Walsh and Mr.. Rep
pert, while the Misses Laura Rafter
and A. B. Luvelle also had solo parts.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
I.alor Mclaughlin, one of the most
eloquent of the young clergymen whom
Bishop Hoban has surrounded himself
with.
Eas'- carols pealine ont on the twl-
ligi.. air from the Elm Park chimes
called forth welcome to the Elm Park
church last night, and before 73O
o'clock arrived the vast auditorium
was crowded with people. Prof. Pen
nington had arranged an Easter pro-
gramme of rare merit and it was rem
dered by the church quartette, assisted
by chorus of fifty girls and +. w.
Widmayer, one of the most talented
Violinists in this part of the state.
EASTER ANTHEMS.
The quartette sang two Easter an
thems, Lift Your Glad Voices" and
"As 1t Began to Dawn" with almost
faultless harmony. Mrs. Ezra FL. Con-
nelrs sympathetic soprano voice was
heard to especial advantage in Dres-
S.,,'c =,
and an inspiring hymn, "Alleluia to the
King" with grand sweeping chorus,
was splendidly sung by Philip II. War
ren.
Alfred Wooler. the tenor, sang n
beautiful Easter hymn of his own COM
position, entitled Easter Morn Hath
Dawned Again." and Sheley's "'rhe
Resurrection" was sung by Mrs. Lenore
Thompson, the contrulto. The girls
chorus sang an Easter anthem with a
perfection of tone blending that told
better than words of Prof, Penning-
tons careful instruction. The pastor,
Rev. Dr. Charles NJ. Giffin, preached an
appropriate Easter sermon in the morn
ing and delivered a brief address at the
evening service,
The chancel in St Luke's Episcopal
tnufCN WAS II power or beauty yeStel-
day, The skilled hand of the florist had
transformed it on Saturday and 1t
bloomed with Easter lilies and foliage.
The Easter music, consisting of special
selections from the best of the modern
composers, was rendered by the regu-
lar surpliced choir, augmented by the
addition of several male voices The
rector, Rev Rogers Israel, d. d.,
preached both morning and night. The
plate collections taken up at the sew
eral services amounted in all To 81 553.
Al the Second Presbyterian church
the church quartette ana choir We're
assisted last night by Miss Julia Clapp
Allen, violinist, in the rendition of n
musical programme arranged by Prof.
j. NJ Chance. Miss Allen played a solo
and two obligatos with a dellcacy of
touch and a power of expression heard
very seldom In vlolnists. Miss Grace
Spencer, whose rare qualities of voice
are heard all too seldom, sang a selec-
ton from Gaurs oratorio, THE Holy
City" Solos We're also sung by the
Misses Black and Garagan and Tom
Gippel
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
At the First Presbyterian church,
yesterday, the pastor, Rev, DR. James
Mcleod, preached two sermons dealing
with Christ's resurrection and its re-