The Republican journal., 1910-03-31
Easter in the Churches.

SNies oiie"' SUNSHINE ana paimy air. Large
congregations were present in all the churches.
There was similarity in the special decora-
tions. At the North Congregational the colors
were green, white and heliotrope Four tables
of ferns, potted Easter lilies, tulips and mar
cissus were arranged with artistic effect on
and near the altar The sermon on "The Eter-
nal Hope and its Verifcation in the Resurrec
tion of Jesus" was fitting close of the special
services enjoyed by the church and society
during the past week. The special music by
the choir, Misses Katherine c. Quimby and
Caro- Hatch and Messrs. Arthur johnson and
John Parker, and the cello solo by Mr.. C. O.
Poor, were very enjoyable.
At the First Parish (Unitarian) the decora
tions were simple and appropriate. Two banks
of Easter lilies and jonquils were arranged on
either side of the altar and beautiful bouquet
of white pinks graced the communion table.
The music was as follows
Organ Voluntary, Batiste
Anthem, Easter, Rees
Solo, Alleluia, Humphries
Mrs C. W. Wescott
Postlude, Marche Pontifcale, Gounod
Miss C. W. Wescott, Mrs. E. S. Pitcher
Mr. W. L. Hazeltine and Miss Louise
bennett, organist.
At the Universalist church the altar was
draped with white, covered with sprays of as
paragus ferns. Easter lilies, jonquils and tulips,
and hyacinths in jardinieres were arranged
around the altar and on tables on either side
of the pulpit, and there was large bunch of
pink carnations on the communion table. The
special music by the choir was finely rendered.
The sermon by the pastor, Rev. Ashley A.
Smith, was on "The Likeness of His Resurrec-
tion"
At the Baptist church potted Easter lilies
and foliage plants were arranged about the
platform, and on either side of the pulpit were
pinks and tulips. The pastor, Rev. Arthur G.
Roberts, preached an Easter sermon,a and appro-
pirate musical selections were by the regular
choir, Misses Edna Hopkins and Edith L. Bur-
CESS, Frank R. Keene and Earl Talbot with
Mrs. W. B. Fletcher, organist. The ordinance
of baptism was administered to two,
An inspiring Easter service was held at City
point last Sunday evening by Rev. ]. W.
Vaughan whose Sunday evening meetings dur
ing the winter have been a source of enjoy
ment and benefit to the people of the neigh
borhood.
At St. Francis church. Rev. Father Herman
Hamakers, pastor, the regular Easter services
We're rendered The choir was assisted by
10 l4or
tulips, jonquils, pinks and maidenhair ferns.
Quite number were present from Searsport
and Stockton Springs.
At the special service for Palestine Com
mandery III the Methodist church at 3 p. m.
every available seat was occupied. The dec
orations were elaborate. White bunting was
festooned from the organ to either wall and
served as background for the handsome BAN
ners of the commandery. The organ was also
draped in white, and at the base of the pipes
was row Of tulips. The altar and altar rail-
ing were covered with white bunting, dotted
with sprays of asparagus ferns. Easter lilies,
hyacnths, tulips and pinks in jardinieres and
vases We're placed and around the altar
and the flowers were abundant and beautiful.
The service was unusually interesting and was
carried out as announced except that the scrip
ture reading was by Rev. Adolpa Rossbach in
the absence Of Rev. A. a. Smith. Palestine
Commandery has lost four of its members the
past year-Sir Knights Oscar W. Pitcher, c. B.
Hall F. A. Follett and C. C. Mcclure and all
we're referred to in appropriate terms in the
meroriam remarks by Sir David L. Wilson,
Prelate
There was large attendance at the Easter
concert in the Methodist church in the even
ing, when the following program was enjoyed:
Voluntary,
Chorus, with joyful Hearts,
Prayer by the Pastor.
Scripture Reading.
Chorus, Christ the Lord.
Responsive reading, Mr. F. P Blodgett
Chorus, Tidirgs
Questions and Answers, Rev. A. E. Luce.
Solo, Miss Katherine E. Brier.
Recitation, Miss Emma Frost.
Quartet He is Risen"
Recitation, Easter Frances Wylie.
Song" Lilies Sweet and Fair" Mildred Dewitt.
Exercise.
Recitation, "Ring happyBells," Marie Latham.
Duett, Sweet Easter Bells
Florence and Annie Curtis.
Recitation, "Hail the King Triumphant,
Wilson Clement.
Recitation, Charlie Wright.
Otfertory.
Song, Hail this day." by three boys.
Exercise, "The Unison.''
Song. Little Sunbeam Frances Macomber.
Recitation, Marguerite ingalls,.
Closing Chorus.
Benediction.
Pcstlude.
One of the best concerts in years was given
at the Baptist church Easter night under the
direction of Mrs. A. G. Roberts, Mrs. o. E.
Frost, Mrs. R. T. Herrick and Miss Isabel CHM.
The singing by the infant department was
specially good Following is the program:
Song No. Isl in Hymnal.
Scripture and prayer.
Selection by the choir.
Song by the Juniors.
Recitation by Winnie Morris.
Recitation by Edna Curtis.
Exercise and song by Primary Department.
Song by Mary Hayes and Marguerite Coombs.
Recitation by Alice Sanborn
Recitation by Louise Webber.
Song by the Juniors.
Recitation by Julia Littlefeld.
Recitation by Avis Wiley.
Song by five girls.
Song by Primary Department.
Talk by the Pastor.
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