The Washington herald., 1912-04-08

Under lowering clouds, and in a tor
rental rain, Washington yesterday cele-
brated Easter. Owing TO the inclement
weather. the far-famed yesterday prom
enade on Connecticut avenue was an i'm
possibility. although some daring souls,
| clad in new spring suits and Easter bon
nets braved the elements for a little
while. The best part OF the parade was
in the forenoon, when throngs went
churchward upon the broad thorough
fare. In the afternoon the weather was
fit only for ducks, and the shrinking
Easter bonnet remained indoors.
After a day OF gloom. in which thr
lilies bent their heads beneath the steady
downpour, just before sunset. the golden
orb burst out in splendor from its West
tern bed, casting an erfulgeHt brightness
over the landscape before sinking be-
hind the blue Virginia hills. The flowers
took on a n9w life, and some belated
promenaders took advantage OF the
clearing weather TO take a stroll upon
the avenue.
Services In Churches.
The observation OF the festival in the
various churches did not suffer from the
inclement weather, however. The Joyous
music. the finery of the women, the happy
faces Of the children. and the beautiful
decorations, all served to make a sharp
contrast between the gloom of the out
side and the joyousness within.
The Catholic and Episcopal churches
ushered the day In with early services.
the churches Of the other denominations
observing the day with morning., after
noon, and evening services. President
Taft attended services at All Souls Uni
tartan Church. Rev. DR.. Pierce preach
ing on the theme. The Easter hope"
Many OF the diplomatic circle attend
ed high mass at ST. Patrick's and heard
Mgr Russell preach on The Resurrec-
ton
Another important service was at the
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Eplsco-
pal Church, where the new pastor. Rev.
E. V. REGISTER. preached his first SER
mon. The services at this church were
in connection with the meeting Of the
women's Missionary Council and dele
gates were present from all over the
country.
At st. PauTs Catholic Church Mgr.
Mackin celebrated high mass before a
large congregation. and at ST. Matthews S
Mgr. Lee was the celebrant Of high mass
before a congregation composed OF mem
bsrs of the diplomatic corps and fash
ionable society.
Bishop Harding Speaks.
Bishop Harding preached the sermon
at st. Paurs Church to a typical Easter
day congregation, including many OF
washington's well known people.
Rev. Eugene De Leon Mcdonnell. s. J..
sang high mass at St. Aloysius' Church,
two thousand incsndescent lights trans
forming the sanctuary into a blaze OF
light.
Large congregations were present at
Street Christian churches. New mem
bers were received into the Mount Pleas
ant Congregational Church at the end
of the morning services, at which the
sermon was preached by Rev. Frank J.
Goodwin.
Solemn high mass was celebrated in
St. Mary's Church and last night clos
ing exercises of the great English mis-
sion, which has been in progress during
the week. took place.
A beautiful service took place at St.
Johns Episcopal Church at 4:l5 in the
afternoon, where Rev. Dr. Roland Cot
ton Smith addressed the children and
presented each with a potted plant.
The feature OF the celebrauon OF Eas-
ter Monday in Washington consists of the
children's egg-rolling celebration in the
back yard" Of the White House, and
President Taft has instructed Col. Spen-
are accompanied by adults. but to refuse
admittance to adults without children.
Zoo Attracts Many.
The grounds will be open to the little
ones between the hours Of Q a. m. and
/ p. m. and at $50 o'clock the Marine
Band will give its usual concert on the
north side of the White House Ellipse,
under the direction Of Lieut.. William H.
Santelmann.
The Zoo will have many attractions
for old and young, where Iney may IN
dulge in egg-rolling, watch the animals
or take walks through the woods. The
restriction as TO admission at the White
House grounds doubtless will SEND many
to the Zoo. where no rules exclude
adults who may wish to enjoy themselves
without being accompanied by children.
Astor Stables Burn.