Smyrna times., 1906-04-18
EASTER SUNDAY A JOYFUL
DAY IN SMYRNA CHURCHES
SPECIAL MUSIC, PRETTY DECORATIONS,
FORCEFUL SERMONS MARK THE EVENT
Rain 10 the Early Morning Was Followed by
Clearing and Delightful Day Was Given
For Church GOers and Promenaders.


Sunday was an interesting day with
all the churches and despite the un-
certainty of the weather, the congre-
cations were large. Early in the morn
ing rain descended in torrents and
there was good prospect for dis
NAL Easter. By church time the rain
ceased and before noon the sun came
out and gladdened the hearts of church
goers, especially the fairer sex who had
looked forward to the day to make
their appearance in their spring gowns
and millinery. The one theme "Christ
is Risen" was paramount in all the
churches. 1t was seen in the beauti
full decorations. Church choirs which
had been in special training for several
weeks, took up the glad refrain and
ministers in forceful pulpit exposltions
told of the day and what the "Resur-
rection" meant to the world. At st.
Peters Church there were special SER
vices throughout the day. The church
never looked prettier in it's array of
Easter decorations prominent in which
was the Easter lilly. The vested choir
of boys aud girls rendered special mu-
sic at each service and the rector Rev.
G.. Valerie Gilreath preached two SER
mons on the Resurrection" that have
been highly commented upon. The
latter was assisted at both morning
and evening services by Rev. W. HI.
Croft of Clayton, and Mr.. James Der
rickson Cummins, of this town, stu
dent of st. Stephens College. AMMAN
dale-on Hudson, New York. In the
afternoon the annual Easter celebra-
ton of the Sunday School was held.
Each scholar present received potted
flowers Special gifts were given the
choir boys and girls, and gifts were
awarded for punctuality. For not
missing a service in the choir during
the whole year John Wick, Frank
Morris and John Morris received spe-
cial presents. For punctuality at the
services of the Sunday School and not
mA6SluS a OOLNACC tnC 1cdl
Miss Julia HUM, Miss Eleanor Spru-
ance and Miss Agnes Wick received
presents. Rev. GIlreath gave the Sun
day School children special address
and at the evening service gave an
other sermon.
Easter Program at Asbury N. E. Church.
Asbury NJ. L. Church, as usual, was
full Of interest. The decorations were
in harmony with the day and looked
beautiful in its display of Easter lilies
palms and flowers which were banked
in profusion about the chancel. Afte
we'll rendered organ voluntary b.
Mrs. Marion Coverdale, the choir SANG
"The Old Easter Anthem" with gooC
effect In fact the musical feature wa
bright and inspiring part of the ser
vice and credit is due Walter o. Hof
fecker, musical director, for the sue
cess of this part of the program. Be
sides the old Easter anthem two other
were sung: "Christ Our Passover" an
fAllelujah to the King" Rev. Rob
Watt, d. D., pastor of the Church de
llvered one of his thoughtful and elC
quent discourses on 1.-THE Questio
and It's Answer" The Sunday Schot
took charge of the afternoon serviC
and rendered bright and happy Ea
ter program. Superintendent l.. N
Price, presided aud chorister Waite
o. Hoffecker, led the inspiring mus
which went off as we'll as any East'
music in years. The program was {
follows:
"Christ the Mighty to sav
Creed
Prayer
Roll Call
Song by Primary School............." Blessed s or
Chorus by School. AFTER the GlooI
Recitation, "a Tree of Happiness. Helen Pry
Recitation, Easter Dawn ..;;..W William HuTlo rio
Chorus by School............. Songs of Easter Ds
Ten Messenger Boys
Solo and be0ta ny
Recitation, Pussy willows '.......Amanda Tru
Recitation, april Flowers" ....,.......~Ruth Bro
pgiros ~ Song "Faster-tirne is He
Ili,,y aosif N NIarara nm,
Recitation "Out Of Doors" William JAG,
Chorus by school ........."All the World is Joyf
Recitation, Natures Greeting" ...... Helen Jae
Exercises
Recitation, "Easter Morning" 49,. Laura Hutchi
ADDRESS "
Chorus by School. l....-.......... unto the ION
Recitation, "A Chids Easter" ......... Maud Lyn
Secretary's Report
Chorus by school......."Joy To-day is Regn
The union services in the evenil
of the Church and Epworth Leag
was also full of the spirit of Easterti
State Auditor George FL. Dick was
leader of the Epworth League and
subject was "The Resurrected Lif
The choir repeated the anthems of
morning and there was another I'M
esting sermon by Pastor Watt on 81
Resurrection.
Presbyierians Render an Easter Progrsn
The Presbyterian Chur oh also had
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