Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-17
EASTER SERVICES
 IN THE CHURCHES
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lished fa. .ts in his.o-y. If we doubt the resurrection of Christ, then must we also doubt that such a man as Juius Caesar ever lived, for both are estab- ished by the same, sort of evidence No occurrence of history has been sub ject to more doubt and criticism than this one, but the investigations of the worlds greatest minds have only served to establish the fact more firm ly. Established, the fact seems won derful, both in itself-no man before or since has ever arisen from the dead and because of the bearing 1t has had on the hopes and destinies of man. The resurrection was evidence that Christ was the Son of God. It estab- lished his works and teachings, his right to the love and confidenceof man, and his superiority over death. The resurrection strengthens our belief in God and in his justice, for had he fail ed to raise his son from the dead he would not have been worthy of the love and confidence which Christ rem dered to him. The resurrection is ground for belief that we shall live after death.
 A plea sing effect in floral decorations w3s accomplished by the use of Eas- ter lilies, stock and daffodils about the platform and altar, and the baptismal font was covered with lilies. The ex- cellent singing by the choir was given
  Miss Caroline H. Thompson.
 St. Patrick's Church.
 He is risen,' the phrase from the gospel for the Sunday. Mark xvi:1-7, was the text from which Rev. Thomas A. Grumbly delivered the Easter ser mon at St. Patricks church, during the solemn high mass in which Rev William F. Cavanaugh was celebrant Rev. Father Grumbly deacon, Rev. Ed Inn Inf h. dnn rector, Rev. Hugh TreanOr, master of ceremonies The historical proofs of the fact of the resurrection were cited convincingly. and testimony was ad- duced from many sources as to the reality of this stupendous miracle, the confirmation of our immortality, the truth upon which our faith is founded
 The music arranged for the mass by Director F. l.. Farrell was given with precision and harmony, Bakers string orchestra adding to the fine ef- feet, especially in the Benedictus and in the jubilant Hallelujah chorus, al the offertory.
 The altars were beautifully deco rated with lilies, ferns. carna tions and begonias, palms, azaleas, crotons, ferns and lilies completing the sanctuary adornment. At the close of the mas: Father Cavanaugh gave benediction oi the Blessed Sacrament. The offering was for diocesan charities. Owing t( the length of the morning services ves- pers was omitted.
 German Lutheran Church At the German Lutheran church the services opened with confession a 9.45, at which a brief sermon was preached by the pastor. Rev Theodol Bauck, from the text Not every ont that saith unto me Lord, Lord, shal enter into the kingdom, but he tha l doeth the will of my father which il in heaven. This was followed by tn, Easter service with holy communion at which the confirmation class of 2 members received their first com munion. The sermon was from thu text John xx Is: Why weepest thou choir of IT members was finely ren dered and was all of special appropri ateness to the Easter season. The con gregation at all the services filled tn church. The pretty floral decoration were furnished and arranged by tn parents of those in the confirmation class.
 Central Baptist Church. 1 The Central Baptist church had tw 1 of the largest congregations of the yea l for the morning and evening services The flowers, which were furnished b. | the Sunday school classes and wer l later distributed to the sick, com l pf1ScQ bASteT llHeS. WHlle tulfpS dil ! spiraaa, with purple hyacinths, ar I ranged very effectively with palms an bay trees on the platform with tn 1 open baptistry as background. Tn decorations also extended to the choi gallery, where two white doves wer l suspended.
 l The sermon by the pastor, Rev. F 1 c. Wright. at the morning service wa upon The Resurrection Conquest,whic makes the Easter message one of jo 1 for the world and for the Christian a 1 it was the conquest of the tyranny 0 l sin, the conquest of death and the con quest of unbelief. Five persons wer baptized at the morning service. 1 The music in the morning was b the regular church ouartette, who ren dered the anthems for the service in plea sing manner and the soprano solt 1 Thy Redeemer Liveth. was sung wit sympathetic expression by Mrs. Grac AIdrich Crowell. whose musical voic was at it's best. In the evening tn !