The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-04-10
EASTER SUNDAY OBSERVED IN
CHURCHES
The Seven Churches of Honesdale
Fittingly Observed Ascension of
Christ by Appropriate Services.
Attended by Large Crowds.

Fittingly Observed Ascension of
Christ by Appropriate Services.
Attended by Large Crowds.
The balmy spring atmosphere of
the morning as well as the enchant-
ment of pulpit oratory and classic
music told the story of the Risen
Lord, and every church in Homes
dale was filled to capacity at the
special Easter services which were
rendered in all both morning and
evening. In the evening, however,
on account of the inclement weather
which began shortly after noon, the
attendance was not as large. but
nevertheless a goodly number turned
out. The services as rendered in the
different churches is hereby given:
Grace Episcopal Church.
Easter was observed in Grace
Episcopal church last Sunday with
special music by the choir, assisted
by Mrs. j. b. Evans, contralto. and
an orchestra of five. The selections
were classic and well rendered and
the program published last week
was carried out entirely. Holy COM
munion was held at 630 a. m.
Morning Prayer, Communion and
Sermon at 10:30. The text of the
sermon was Questioning Among
Themselves What the Rising From
the Dead Should Mean" A large at
tendance greeted Rev. A. L. Whit
taker at both morning and evening
services despite the inclement wealth
eT.
Last Sunday was the last Sunday
of the old year and reports of the
secretary and treasurer were given
in Sunday school. Miss Mabel
Jones' Sunday school class was pre-
sented the banner for the coming
year for having the largest Easter
and class collections. The treasury
was enriched $26.12 or nearly 81
more than the next class, which was
that of Miss Dora Conger. The lat
ter class has held the banner for
three years.
Presbyterian Church.
Both the morning and evening
services were exceptionally well at
tended. The choir and solo selec-
tions were well rendered and the
programme as published was car
ried out. At the 1890 service in
the morning. Rev. w. H. Swift
spoke on the subject, Christ is
Risen"
st. Johns Lutheran Church.
Sunrise services was held at 7
O'Clock on Easter morning. At 10
O'Clock a preparatory service; at
1890 administration of Lords Sup
per was given in German. There
| was large attendance.
In the evening at 1880 a cantata
entitled Easter Angles" was well
rendered and all taking part did ex-
ceptionally we'll. The special music
was rendered by the choir, assisted
by Sonner's orchestra.
Baptist Church.
No special Easter services were
held at the Baptist church and two
Easter sermons, morning and even
ing, were delivered by the pastor
Rev. George S. Wendell, which was
appreciated by large congregation
st. Magdalen's Church.
The day was observed in the fore
noon by three masses, one at 1880
again at $50, and at 1890
high mass, at which time the
Papal Blessing was given. There
was special singing and music al
high mass at 10:30. In the evening
at 1880, Rev. j. w. Balta, assisted
by Father Clemons, of Callicoon, n
Y, gave benediction and a short
sermon. There was a large attend
ance both morning and evening.
In the morning Miss Cecilia Theo
bald, Henry Theobald and Paul Son
ner sang, Ave Maria" Specia
music by the choir which was as
sisted by Mrs. l.. B. Reichmyer, or
ganist, and Frank Duppius, celloist
at the morning service. In the
evening, 20, Salutaris" was render
ed by Paul Sonner, Henry Theobalt
and George Deitzer.
Central NJ. f. Church.
In the morning at 1890 the ser
vices began by a chorus, "The Lore
is Risen Indeed" Special songs ant
music made up the morning service
Solos were rendered by Miss Blanch,
Pearce and Miss Charlotte Bullock
In the evening Mrs. Nelson Spen
Ger, organist, and Mr. Frank Dup
plus, celloist, of Reading, Pa, as
sisted the choir. Solos were render
ed by Miss Flossie Bryant and Mis-
Jane Hagaman. Rev w. II. Hille
preached a sermon on the subject
The Broken Seal" A benedictioI
ended the services at both morning
and evening exceptionally good au
diences filled the church.
ST. Johns Il. G. Church.
Despite the inclemency of thu
weather Sunday evening the churcl
was crowded to listen to the chill
dren sing. A large choir. consisting
of about 200 boys and girls, who ha
, been under the personal instruction
of Father O'Toole during Lent, sur
; prised the large audience by th
manner in which they rendered tn
songs. The girls wore white dresse
and the boys white shirtwaists. The
occupied pews in the front of tn
church. Dorothy Stanley preside,
at the organ. Christ is Risen To
day " was the chorus anthem. Tw
other hymns were also rendered b.
the juvenile choir. Father O'Tool
preached an eloquent sermon fron
the text, Suffer the Children t
Come to Me and Forbid Them Not
,, The meat of the sermon was tina
, parents should take an interest 4
their children and that the childre
should be obedient and be respect