Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-24

At Sacred Heart church the joyous note of Easter was emphasized by al- tar decorations of ascension lilies and roses, palms were about the sanctua- ary and choice flowers in other parts of the church. Many lighted candles added to the beautiful effect, among them the Paschal candle in it's place which was lighted at the gospel time.
 After the lesson of the day, Rev. C. w. Brennan spoke briefly saying, Christ's disciples did not expect Him to rise from the dead St. Thomas the print of the nails. Even from un- believers we may prove the death of Christ.
 The Easter candle on the gospel side of the altar is lighted to show that our Lord is the light of the world. This is one of the oldest in- stitutions of the church, The Allelu- lia, a cry of joy, is used at Easter time! it is from Hebrew sentence meaning. Praise ye God. In the time of the early Christian little children were taught this exclamation. Em- hlems used among the people are the lily A beautiful legend tells how lilies sprang in the footsteps of Jesus after His resurrection. The egg is a. symbol of immortality, seemingly dead yet it contains life. Easter is the most joyous festival of the world. We must examine our hearts to see that we are doing right and so are ready for the descent of Easter joy.
 The singing in the masses showed the result of careful preparation; the chorus parts were in fine harmony and the solos were well taken. The so- loists were Misses May Pounch. Mary Ryan and Annie Pounch; Miss E1iz- abeth Malone is director and organist.
 At First Congregational Church.
 Sunday morning at the First Con- gregationaI church Rev. G. H. Ewing gave an address upon The True Meaning of Easter. The first preach CTS laid emphasis upon the resurrec- tion of Jesus, he began. This was the bright promise of the future of the church, it's foundation stone. Easter means for us the larger horizon, the presence of the eternal living Christ, q fresh and genuine Christian experi- ence By view of the risen and liv- ing Christ our horizon will lift and we shall behold a new earth. Gods gifts, the springtime grass, the flow CTS, the birds, show that life is con quering death.
 Easter brings to use the assurance of the victory of righteousness and the defeat of evil. We are constant ly advancing and changing, may we grow increasingly better as we go on in life. The resurrection is a fresh assurance of the immortality of the soul. Life here is incomplete. There is homing instinct towards the ev- erlasting life. The future lives, the past isdead. q strive ahead, the way to find" With Gods leadership may We find that way.
 The enlarged choir numbering ten was listened to most appreciatively The note of joy in the carols was g1v- en perfect expression and the anthems were sung with true interpretation Solos in clear. sweet tones by Miss Ruth L. Potter and Miss Bernice Un- derwOod. The evening programme ot music was given in fine spirit and harmony, the subject of the address Missing, Seeking, Finding, with ar with an Easter parable.
 The beautiful flowers were sugges- tive of the day. On either side of the pulpit were graceful palms and ferns arranged with stately ascension lilies Marguerites and spirea.
 First Methodist Church.
 The clouds and rain did not prevent q large congregation from gathering at the First Methodist church for tht Easter service Sunday morning. Int beautiful flowers and foliage massec in front of the reading desk, Easte,