The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-04-16
EASTER BRINGS
LARGE CROWDS
PERFECT WEATHER YESTERDAY
SAW RECORD ATTENDANCE
AT MITCHELL CHURCHES

ect III ~ 90 OhS
of the greatest days in the history of
the First Methodist Episcopal church.
Long before the time of the morning
service the people began to gather
and when the pastor, DR.. j. S. Hoag-
land, rose to give the sermon lie was
greeted by a congregation filling
every available space in the great au-
ditorium, chairs having been brought
up and placed wherever it was lawful
to put them. Many stood during the
service and at the evening hour
hundreds could not gain admittance.
The pastor preached from the text,
And they entered it and found not
the body of the Lord Jesus" His
theme was, 1.-The new meaning which.
Christ's resurrection put into the
thought of Immortality" At the con-
~clusion the annual offering was taken
for missions, which aggregated ST.
900. This, with what will yet be given
by friends of the cause, will make the
missionary offering the largest ever
given by the church.
The concert at 8 O'Clock in the ev-
ening was directed by Prof. f. w.
Hobson. The large chorus had already
given splendid service for two meet"
ings, but every number was superbly
rendered. 1t was in every way II of
the most inspiratiorial and attractive
programs ever given in the church.
The decorations were under the di-
~rection of MIR. w. I. March and were
elaborate and beautiful. They had to
be seen to be appreciated and many
people not in the public service came
into the church during the day to
see them. DR.. w. G.. Seaman preached
to the knights Templar at 3 O'Clock
in the afternoon. The service was i'm
pressive and beautiful. Special pro-
grams were given in the Sunday
school. The primary department was
crowded with visitors to witness the
exercises. The first service of the
morning vas the class meeting, which
had in it rs early worshipers. Rev.
G. B. Harold directed the bible study
for the intermediate Epworth league
and Mrs. j. S. Hoagland led the Sen
Tor league. 1t was announced that the
list of new members would be printed
in next Sundays bulletin.
Presbyterian Church.
With the beautiful day to lend its
charm to the occasion, the Easter ser
vices at the Presbyterian church were
all that could be desired. At the NOR
ming service the church was filled
with a happy company of worship;
pers. The church was .tastilly decor.
ated. with plants and cut flowers and
Everything about the church lent an
Tair of ioy and happiness.
The morning services were mark.
ed by theNeep spirit of devotion. and
the lack of display on the part of the
people. The music was especially
good, and much credit is due Il. A
Williams and the choir fer the excel.
lent way the music was rendered. The
sermon by the pastor was listened tc
with close attention and was inspir-
ing. to the large congregation. Fol
lowing the sermon was the service o.
reception of members and commun-
ion, the greater part of the congrega.
ton remaining to participate in this
service.
The children's program al 4 O'Clock
in the afternoon brought out an ever
larger congregation than in the NOR
ming and many chairs had to be pro
vided to seat the extra people. Thu
program "a the best children's pro
gram ever presented and every par
was splendidly rendered.
One of the delightful features c.
the day was the joining in the day.
exercises by the Beulah people, who
came in for the day. Together will
several families of the church, in tn.
city. a luncheon was prepared ant
served at noon in the church dining
room in order that the people from
the country might remain for the af
ternoon program. The social oppor
tunity afforded between the two con
%gregations was thoroughly enjoyed
and appreciated by all.
Congregational Church.
The Congregational church was APP
propriately decorated for Easter yes
terday, with many ported plants an,
flowers. The pastor, DIR. b. r
Schwab, delivered an inspiring Easte
message to the evening congregation
which filled the church edifice.
One of the features of the mornin,
service was thee reception of fifteel
new members and an Easter offering
which was one of the largest ever talk
en- on this occasion. Several beauti
full Easter anthems were rendered b,
a choir composed OF Mrs. w. G. Brac
Il kett, Mrs. S. H. Scallin, Mrs. j.. A
Erler and Miss Vesta Murray and G
H., Watkins, S. A. Wise, w. 1. Wilson
and j. A. Erler. Mrs. j. N. Grow pre-
sided at the pipe organ.
The Baptist Church.
Good audiences were present yes
terday at both of the Easter service
morning and evening. The churcl
was prettily decorated for the occas
ion by a special committee of which
Mrs. e. A~Loomer was the chairman
Many expressions Of appreciation
were heard as to the special music TO