The Newtown bee., 1909-04-16
Easter Day.

afhpout go WViV plSoclt GU thN SVi V ice at a. m., to celebrate the hour of our Lords resurrection by par taking of the Holy Communion.
 The principal service of the day was held at II o'clock. It was opened with hymn 112, Jesus Christ is risen to-day" sung by the choil of 23 voices as professional. The parish had looked forward with great interest to the first appearance of the choir in their vestments, and they were not disappointed. Vesting in the Guild room they entered the church through the main door and proceeded up the main aisle led by Herpert Ferris, who as crucifer bore the beautiful professional cross pre- sented by Mrs H. N. Tiemann in memory of her mother, Mrs Minor. But it was not only the uniformity, orderliuess and dignity given by the vestments which brought satisfaction to the congregation. It was pleasant not to ue distracted by variety of Spring bonnets, and to feel that the vestments tended to q spirit of rever- ence Tn those who led the praises of the congregation. But the good work done in the past six weeks sheNSd in the excellent singing, and renected great credit upon Gardiner H. Walker, the o. gahist. The charac- ter of the music selected by the or ganist was most appropriate, tending to worship rather than to display. The service never was more reverent and devotional. The decorations of the chancel were in keeping with the day. Potted plants in bloom were arranged at the base of the lectern and pulpit and the re-table of the altar was filled with lilies and carna- tions arrangedin perfect taste. These accessories al helped to make the worship inspiring and deeply de- vo,ionel. The very large congre- gation felt the joy of the Easter Feast and a large proportion re- mained to receive the Holy Commun- ion. The offering was for missions and amounted to S13O,
 The children's service, which was held at 4.30 o'clock in the afternoon was attended not only by members of the Sunday school, but by large number of others. It began with a processional carol, "The Easter Guest,' during the singing Of which the school entered the church led by the crucifer and took the front seats. After the Easter sentences, LoiG's Prayer and versicles, Psalm 11S was read respectively 1onowed by the Gloria" sung, and the children re- peated the story of the resurrection as told by St Mark in the 18th chap ter of his Gospel. Following the singing of the carol, He lives, He lives" the classes presented their Easter offerings and recited Scrip ture texts and hymn verses appro- priate to their respective emblems. The principal feature of the service was full-rigged, three-masted ship, six feet long, which rested on the floor of the chancel in full view Of the congregation. Each class had as an emblem some portion of the ship or some object connected with it. As the name of the class was called the members of it rose and recited the text and verse appropriate to its special emblem, and presented its offering. The rector commented on the emblem and showed it's spiritual and the practical lesson it teaches. Following are the em- blems with the texts and verses, to- gether with the offerings of the classes:
 Thn rector's cl2s5: The shipan em- Dlem of the church. Text, 1 Peter 3:20-21. Hymn sos, verse? 1 and 5. Offering S5.05.
 Miss Bessie Beers class: The sails, Christ's power over the wind. Matt S:27. Hymn 254, verse f, Offering S4.S5.
 MT Tomlin'S class: The rudder, Christ our pilot. James 3:4. Hymn 305, verse 8. Offering $334.
 Mrs Georges class: The anchor, Christ our hope. Hebrews 6'9. Hymn 679, verse 1. Offering $2.32.
 Boys class, No. 3: The chart and The Bible our guide. Acts 27:20. Hymn 2S4, verses 1 and 2. SPA.
 Infant class: The lights, Christ our Matt 5:16. Hymn 325, verse l. Offering S5.3S.
 Miss Ruth Juhnsons class: The cabin, Christ in the church. Mark 4:37-3S. Hymn 305. verses 4 and 5. Offering s3.37.
 Miss Charlotte Minors class: The wireless telegraph, Prayer. James