The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27


fair, and although little cool, the day
proved to be pleasant one. All the
churches were filled and most of them
held special services. Beautiful flow
ers graced the variols affairs in the
city and added much to the impressive
Easter ceremonies.
The sunrise service at the Congre-
gational church was attended by a
large number and was one Of the best
services of the day. A number of new
members were received into the
church and the ordinance Of baptism
administered, followed by communion.
The regular morning service was at
tended by a crowd that overlooked the
main body of the church. A prOfusion
of flowers and potted plants in artistic
arrangement added much to the beauty
of the day. A beautiful lilac tree,
bearing many fragrant white clusters,
and pink spirea, in full bloom, were
the Easter gift from Mrs. w. A. Cor
don, of Minneapolis, former accom-
PIANIST for the choir for many years,
and brought her message of love and
remembrance to the friends here. In
the afternoon the service was for the
knights Templar, who attended in a
body and took part in the responsive
exercises. In the evening the choir
which had assisted in the other SER
vices of the day, gave musical pro-
gram, including an Easter cantata, in
very creditable manner, in spite of
the fact that some members were suf-
fering from severe colds, one soloist
being entirely absent, which necessi-
tated the changing around of parts.
They received much praise and COM
mendation for the work, nevertheless.
The primary department Of the Sun
day school had some very interesting
numbers at the usual hour of their
meeting, the little tots being there in
great numbers and giving a delightful
program.
An unusual interest was shown in
the Easter services at the Methodist
church. Every extra chair available
had to be used for the morning service
to seat the crowd, and the music pro-
vided by the choir under the able lead
ership of Mrs. Craswell, was we'll rem
dered and greatly appreciated. Dur
ing the day 30 members were received
into the church. During the Sunday
school hour some of the younger
scholars united with the church and
the communion of the Lords supper
was held. The Lenten missionary COL
lection, the children's savings during
the Lenten season, amounted to nearly
$40. The evening service was distinc-
lively musical, made up of solos, trios,
anthems and three organ and piano
duets. Mrs. Craswell sang a beautiful
Easter solo, Mrs. Hummelshine, presid-
ed at the organ, and Misses Selma Aas
and Ruth Hart sang the solos in the
anthems. Many favorable comments
have been heard of theprogram.
At the Episcopal church the floral
decorations we're beautiful and large
attendance enjoyed the service. There
was Holy communion at s a. m. The
service at 10:45 consisted of morning
prayer, communion and sermon, while
an excellent musical program was Civ.
en-. The offertory solo by Dean Wood
hams was greatly appreciated. The
church and Sunday school Lenten Of
ferings amounted to about $500. Sun.
day school was held at 4:30 p. m.
At the Catholic church all services
were we'll attended, the seating capac.
ity being taxed to it's utmost to accom-.
odate all. The altar decorations were
more beautiful than they have ever
been before. Masses of Easier lilies
and cut flowers were beautifully ar.
ranged and added much to the service.
At the mass at o'clock the regular
communion for the congregation was
held. High mass at 1890 was marked
by special music by the choir, under
the direction of Mrs. Craswell. They
beautifully rendered Viegands MASS
in A. and all the music was excellent.
Misses Margaret Rae and Celia Cough.
lin sang the soprano solos, while Mrs.
Craswell sang AVE Maria" from the
Cavaliera Rusticana for the offertory
solo. This is said to be one of the best
choirs in the state and their work at
the Easter service shows splendid
foundation for the report. One un-
usual feature which was beautiful was
that of the service Of six altar boys in
embroidered white satin collars The
combination of music, flowers and vest
ments gave an added beauty to the i'm
pressive service. An excellent Easter