The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-27
Spirit of Rejoicing Is Re-
flected by Throngs in
Church and Street.
SUN SMILES ON
SARTORIAL DISPLAY
Religious and Social Activities IN
usually Varied-Little Suf-
fererS Remembered.

Like a brilliant butterfly emerging
from its chrysalis. Washington came
forth from its Lenten quiet today and
reveled in the joyousness Of Easter and
the long hoped for arrival OF Spring.
Bathed IN sunshine whose warmth and
brilliancy was sy1nbclical OF the spirit
Of Easter. men. women and children
celebrated the festaI ddy-the day OF
days 70 all who believe in Christ cruci-
Aed-in worship Of God and in thank
fulness for sU>a a perfect day.
Before the rising OF the sun that later
was 70 shed is golden benediction over
the city. when TIE shadows OF night still
clUng family IN fne heavens, church
bells pealed forth in triumph az the
coming Of Easter Day ard summoned
70 worship those who would greet-8ss-
advent with prayer
Again and again throughout the day
bells rang glaiIy- They were 10 be
slienced al last only BY the falling OF
the evening shadows
Services Throughout Day.
Beginning with the early services in
many Of the churches al O'Clock. wor-
ship has been in progress practically
ali day long. interrupted only by the in
I
o'clock services and the beginning Of the
early afternoon services.
The most glorious period Of the day
came with the afternoon, when the sun
day school celebrations were held, and
the children raised their sweet high
voices in the Easter carols
Not in many years has such brilliant
weather assisted Washington IN her vel
come OF Easter Day. With enough
sharpness in the air 70 prevent the lsss.-
tLde that comes with the cVeryyarrn
days OF early spring. everybody was
able 70 be abroad and 20 enjoy the day
The thOr0Ughfares or the city pre-
senteo gorgeous specIaCIes- Thousands
and thousands Of WashingtOliaus
walked TO and from church clad IN the
gay raime1t Of the season Connecticut
and Massachusetts avenues. Potomac
drive, and Rock Creek Park wers
crowded al all hours
Motley Throng In Streets
Motorists. occupants OF carriages.
horseback riders, and pedestrians were
out in force. Except during church
and meal hours virtually every house
in Washington was deserted Il was
no daE- 10 stay indoors AL Washing
ton appeared TO recognize that fact
Floral decorations in the churches
seemed 10 be more brilliant than usual
The recent warm weather made flow
ers more abundant than In ordinary
times and those who had charge OF
decorating the places OF worship. spared
no pains in their work Every church
and Sunday school building was redo
lent Of fresh and fragrant flowers
For the worshipers Of MammOn. the
day presented rare opportunities Sal-
dom does an Easter Day dawn 50 Ia
VOrably for these Washingtonians who
wish 10 display the hnery they labor
over 80 diligently during the quiet
days Of Lent.
The thinnest spring suits. the most
fragile spring hat could be worn with
out fear Of danger 10 the health OF
the wearer or The ccndition Of the ap-
The SartOnaI Display.
The women came forth with enthusi-
asm 10 Try the effect Of the latest
creations OF the ulOdistes Connect
cut avenue looked Ike a field OF flowers
over which myriads Of butterflies fit
ted some were gaudy and some were
/ sedste in the cclo- OF their garb. But
most were gaudy-
/ Mingled with the grown-ups were HttIs
/ children They appeared in the parks
| as soon as the morning untSts had cte7--
I ed away, aWe-SJruck and solemn in their
new clothes, but sublimely happy in the
/ possession of nnUlti-colored Easter eggs
| and downy Easter ''bunnies"
/ LlLTlnE Lne morning lOuEE Ene f-T~1WG=
\ kent within the limits Of the city. bur
/ as the afternoon came on Tney spread
out in all directions Rock Creek Park
I had a temporary pOpula ion Of several
| thousand persons as cay as o'clock
and the zoo Park was not rar behind
I it Potomac Drive was crowded all .he
/ afternoon.
President Attends Service.
! The President and Mrs Taft were
Z among those who went to church this
morning The President went ID his
own church, All Souls Unitarian, while
/ Mrs. Taft. accompanied by Miss Helen
! Taft and Robert Taft. attended the
| regular morning services at St Johns
! The end Of the morning services IN the
various churches marked the renewS1
! Of a social activity among officials.
/ II embers OF the army and navy set, and
/ tie diplomatic set
| There were innumerabie Iuncheons.
/ a 0Ong the most important Of which was
I that given by Gilbert GrOsV nor. editor
/ % the National Geographic Society
Magazine, in honor Of Sir Ernest
[ ShackeltOn. the British explorer, who IS
now in Washington. Among the guests
were Commander Peary and the mem
/ bers Of the board Of governors of the
/ National Geographic Society.
! Chevy Chase was the scene Of several
brilliant entertainments during the
J afternoon. while the tea OF the ambas-
/ sadOr from the Netherlands Was at
/ tended by Miss Helen Taft and q party