The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-24
THE SPIRIT OF EASTERTIDE.
1t Characterized the Services in All
Local Churches Sunday.

The spirit of Easter attracted large mum,
bels to the various churches Sunday, and
though the weather was not all that
could be desired it did not in the least
dampen the ardor of the observance OF
this day, Every church was frightened
with flowers and decorations appropriate
Tor the occasion and the custom of giving
away potted plants and lilies was one OF
the effective touches that make the day
one Of the most joyful in the church cal
ander. Almost every church had a chill
drens service and the truth of the saying
that little child shall lead them demon
StIated IN the impressiveness and the at
tendance at each of these services. The
elimination of the days program came
IN union service in the Baptist church
which took the form of musical rendl-
ton Of From Death to Life by the cholrs
OF the Baptist, Universalist, Methodist
and Congregational churches The min
steT representing these denominations
tok some part in the service, except Kew.
A. ii. Webb, who was attending confer
elce IN Barre: Nearly 1000 people were
packed into the Baptist church, large
number Of whom were obliged to stand
Up Probably no local work has ever been
better done, The solemn parts were. well
rpt ''il al W blOltSslOuui spdhhs' 49,
ms was particularly true in the efforts
q Mrs. ". f. Hubbard and Fred G.
Adams. The offering was made for the
benefit of the Kurn Hattn Homes which
recently suffered a loss by fire.
Inc moTmg service in the Baptist
church was taken up by n. Thomas Hafer
Sho concluded his evangelistic efforts OF
we past 10 days. In the afternoon bap-
tiSm took place II candidates receiving
the rite.
a. At the st, Michael's Episcopal church
.feIe was an early morning celebration
=! Ihe Holy Eucharist and at 1870 spe-
VA ., Easter service was given. A choir
u z voices rendered appropriate music,
assisted by Alison Dugan, violinist. An
innovation In the Easter observance was
MADE at the chiIdren's service at O clock,
maeh Lady Catechism was given by IL
members Of the Sunday school, The
vlulc1 was crowded and the exercise
proved to be Of much interest not only
" parents and relatives of those who took
a pal. put to all those who attended. The
e oGElcSe consisted in illustrating the cate,
s" rhLl and each child who was assigned
~ ofpItl cainci banner with the exception
NJ Lazy Catechsm and the child, which
~ sa1 were taken by Uanna Beard and
IN; n,oek bartlett respectively. At the even
mo- service an especially interesting ser
ta lUn was preached by the rector on DIX
SSS llon Of the Resurrection through the
sac sacrament Of the Altar. The chancel
e gfS nlel with lilies and palms and on
r rs,l,gr >lae OF he altar flowers were ar
'a9ged m solid banks.
Con,spe cla, program was presented at the
stt,rssgttsa'lonal church which was made
III 'agINe with decorations In place of
Sb i1g{falar service Of the Sunday school
tc III1,lI 81 exercise was given. In par.
cIa s.ar The newly organized beginners
concert was rendered. Superintendent
tbs + I. Dunham spoke in harmony with
Of liz her SSplIlt, cards were given to each
saa5l ~ smaller members of the school and
ben EEf yre Presented to the older mem
wen l nIoWerS we're sent to those who
unable to attend. The acousticon