Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-05
EASTER HATS SHOWING
EFFECTS OF GREAT WAR
Jupiter Pluvius Postponed
Threatened Deluge and
Ladies Decked Splendid

In spite of the Ominous and dis
couraging predictions of weather Fore
caster Beals, old Jupiter Pluvius, either
oversight or suspended his program OF
irrigation, in consequence Of which the
fair sex of Salem turned out in all of
the splendor of their sartOrial regalia
to attend Easter services at their
chosen places of worship, yesterday
morning and evening. Easter was in
practically every church in the city
either yesterday morning or last even
ing, but special programs of an elabor-
ate character were carried out and en-
ioyed by the thousands who turned out
to enjoy the musical treat.
The First Christian church was
packed to the doors last evening OBJ
serve the special services arranged for
the benefit Of De Molay commandery
Knights Templar and ladies' of the com
| rnandery, the former of whom turn ont
in their full uniforms of plumed hats,
gold decked uniforms and sabres in
honor Of the occasion. The ladies as.
sembled at the residence Of Judge
George II. Burnett and marched to the
church in a body. The interior Of the
church was elaborately and beautifully
decorated with seasOnable blossoms,
ferns, etc, and the sight that was
presented was inspiring to behold Rev.
F. 7. Porter, the pastor, delivered an
especially prepared Easter service ad-
dress, which was masterfully rendered
and the immense audience drank in
every word. The song service was
especially fine and duly appreciated.
Easter services at st. Joseph's church
were conducted according to the i'm.
pressive ritual Of the Catholic church
Assisting Father Moore there were
Rev. Father 0'Donnell, d. S. G., OF
Columbia University and Rev. Father
Scherbring, the regular assistant. The
church was filled with devout church
members and their friends. The hand,
some new sanctuary lamp, installed for
these services lent an added beauty to
the ceremony, The lamp is the gift Of
a member of the congregation, and was
made by Dewriger Brothers of St
Louis, Missouri, who make a speciality
Of church paraphernalia, and ,acces.
sories.
An elaborate musical program marked
the service, the original offertory nun.
Der, Regime Coelip by Dan F. Ian.
genberg, director Of the choir being
one of the most superb musical numbers
heard at any Of the Easter day serv.
ices Full of splendid triumphant, pas.
sages, and characterized by exquisite
melody, 1t is Il notable contribution
TO sacred music Brief annoyance was
caused by the disconnection Of the
electric current, the pipe organ and
many Of the altar lights depending up
on this force. No afternoos or even.
ing service were held at this church
At the First Methodist church q
special Easter program of song and
music service was carried out to full
house and Rev, Richard N. Avison, III,
pastor, delivered u sermon on "Ar
Easter Evening Revelation. Easter
services were conducted at the Uni
tarian church, both morning and even
ing The morning service was marked
oY a special program of music, while IN
the evening addresses were made by
John II. McNary, Il. b. Lockhart and
n A. Harris Mrs. Halle Parrish
nlng's sang in her customary good
me Easter day program at the First
congregational church was opened by
'he sunrise service, and at II a. m
special service Of song and music wa,
rendered, which included n carol: "Sor
OF the Easter Bells, - Geibel. by IN,
Snoir' and a vocal solo by Mrs. Julia
hIoss Plnncll, Another service wn,
conducted at ; in the evening com
p pJseI principally Of special musica
selections. Battison Haynes service IN
n y tiGt was sung by the choir at st
laul g Episcopal church in the morn
sne' Wnleh embraced Kyric Flies Credo
outsum Vorda and Sanctus. Benedictu,
qul Vent Agnus del aud Gloria In Ex
Se'Sis. For introit Cramer's "Chrisi
Our Passover, was rendered
- '",'Vl eCfNlccS were NlSC
rSSnueted at the Central Congregations
enureh' where special musical pro.
sram was rendered by the choir as
sH1HSd Sis,Sd oy Prof. Robert walsh, of th,
C"nlame'te university and Miss Vera
Staven, Of Portland; at the United
erethern church, where male quartet
formed special feature Of the musical
pIogrami at the Leslie NJ. Il. church
MnSre the members Of the iutcrmediat,
ahu senior departments Of the SUNDAY
SO1.' svnO1' gave a representation of m,
,,', "Sslon week and Easter, illustrated by
In,V.tvptCon nSl',p slides, and AZ the First
napust church where beautiful service,
e Nrte carried out by Rev. II. 4. Marshall
d sud lhe congregation. The song sery,
W. W.. were carried out by Rev. II. T.
Nurshah and the congregation, tn,