Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
HALLOWELL.
{ aster a Day of CIadness
At Local Churches.
Rev. J. {. COchrane Accepts
The First Baptist Pastorale.
The Death, Saturday Morning, of
Mrs. Harriet A. Fuller.

Easter morning dawned With threa =
ening skies but before the hour for
church services the clouds passed
away and soon the sun came out in all
of-,ts glory and had the tect Of putting
giadness into the hearts of the people
and in large numbers they made their
way to the churches and there We're
large congregations in all Of them
while in soae there WIS almost III
overflow. Special decorations added 10
the beauty of the surroundings. spe-
viallf al the church of the Sacred
heart, Old South Congregational
church, CT. Mathews Episcopal church
and the First Fniversalist. church.
whore growing plants and cut flowers
were in profusion and artistically ar
ranged The music at rhe church Of the
Sacred Heart MAS very fine, under the
guidance Of Miss Christine Cares. or
ganist, assisted by the accomplished
eheir Rev. Father Carey's sermon
'An Easter Theme" was well reeeiv-
ed
Al ST. Matthews church, where
morning prayer and Holy Communion
with a splendid sermon. appropriate
IL the day, by the rector. Rev. ". F.
Livingston. were the leading features,
tile following excellent musical pro-
gram was carried, with special cred
it due the choir master Harold Full
Ter. who has been untirng in his eff
forts 10 bring the vested choir up to
it's present high state Of efficiency:
Professional Hymn 40 lst.
Chant Christ, Onr Passover.
Gorias.
TIE Denm.
Benedietus
Kyrie Eleison
"Praise BE to Thee. Christ"
Hymn tbefore Sermon liz.
Hymn tafteF Sermon III.
Offertory Chant
SanctuS.
Communion Hymn. four verses, go.
Chant-Gloria in EXcelsiS.
Chant-Nunc Dimittis
Recessional-fIymn 100
Prizes for best record in attendance and
choir work We're given: First prize.
Earle Grimes: second prize. George Hill
dreth: third prize. Michael FaNeni
At the Old South Congregational the
entire morning hour was given to an
Easter concert by the Sunday school and
choir, under the direction of earl skill
lin, organist, and Miss Eva II. Stone. So
prano. as per the program which appear
ed in Saturdays Journal. The entire
program was finely rendered in the pres
enee Of a large congregation.
Al the First Unlversalist church it was
the brightest Easter day that church mas
enjoyed for many years II WIS very
busy morning hour or more. for pastor
and people. The house was hlled to It's
utmost capacity. The services opened
promptly at 1870 o'clock with special
Easter music by the choir. Miss York.
organist; Miss Wadsworth, soprano;
Miss Marston. alto. Mr.. Neri, tenor; MIR.
Bailey. bass This was followed by n
short but delightful Easter concert by
the sunday school The committee IN
charge of the concert: Mrs. Roy g
rearee, Miss Mildred Wadsworth Miss
Ida r. McGregor and Miss Ethel Mars
ton. performed splendid service and won
praise The morning hour closed with Il
very happy service when the pastor. IN
addition to a short talk, administered
the rite of Baptism to five adults, receiv-
ed class of seven persons into church
fellowship and administered the holy
communion.
At the Methodist and Baptist churches
only the regular morning services Were
held. with sermon and music appropriate
to Easter. In the evening. at the Baptist
church. the finely arranged program as
mentioned in Saturdays Journal was
carried out the choir of the Gardiner
Baptist church giving valuable aid. Mrs.
Nathan Niles being in charge The
young ladies from Ersltne han of the
Maine State School for Girls gave rich
of
tions at the Methodist church. Large
conversations We're present at both
churches.