The Republican journal., 1916-04-27
Easter in the Churches.

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Easter Sunday, April 23rd, came in will
dull skies, and early in the day rain fell anc
there were frequent showers during the day
All the churches were decorated for the occa.
sion. At the Univ ersalst church the decora.
tions were very elaborate and were artistically
arranged by Miss Edith M. Southworth, Mrs
J. G. Paul and MRS. L. T. Shales. The altar
was covered with a hand embroidered cloth
over which long sprays of ferns were caught
with fine effect. On the altar was a large
bouquet of carnation pinks. and there was an
abundance of potted tulips and Easter lilies
The sermon in the morning by the pastor. Rev.
A. A. Blair, and the Easter music by the regu
lar church choir, were interesting and appro-
pirate. At 8 p. m. Palestine Commandery
Knights Templar. held their regular Easter
services. Inc oeco.atjons were the same az
at the morning service, with the addition of
the three beautiful banners of the Order. The
following program was carried out: The Pro-
cessional-Grand chorus in c., by Mrs. q. A.
Drinkwater; carol, "Hail Thou Glorious Easter
Morning." by Mrs. E. P. Frost, Miss Emma
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johnson; responsive service conducted by Sir
Roy f. Young in the absenc of Eminent Nor
ris L. Slugg. who was i'll; Gloria Patria, Sir
Knights and congregation; responsive reading,
Rev. Haraden S. Pearl and congregation; an
them, "Hallelujah! Christ is Risen," choir;
Scripture Lesson, Rev. Arthur E. Wilson; solo,
Calvary, Arthur N. johnson; prayer. Rev.
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People" choir; hymn, Glorying in the Cross,
choir and congregation; sermon, "The Cross, -
by Eminent Commander, Rev. Arthur A. Blair;
anthem. 'I'm Pilgrim" by the choir; In Me-
moriam, for N. F. Houston, a charter member
of the order, and Fields C. Pendleton of Isles
boro. was read by Mr.. Blair in the absence of
Mr.. Slugg, followed by Taps by John Parker.
benediction by Rev. H. s. Pearl, Recessional
Alleuia in E flat, by Mrs. Drinkwater. Twenty
five Knights were present in uniform and the
service was very impressive. The flowers con-
tributed by the order for the decorations were
later sent to sick members and to bereayed
families.
At the North Congregational church the
decorations consisted of potted jonqulls mar
cissus and snow whites. which were attractive
ly arranged by Miss Louise Hazeltine, Mrs.
Free. R. Poor and Mrs. Grace C. Pillsbury. The
music was a special program for the day by
the church choir, Miss Amy E. Sto1dard Or
ganist and Wesley Woods violin. 1t was the
last sermon by their pastor, Rev. Haraden S.
Pearl, but he will conduct the meeting at the
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his last service
At the Unitarian church the decorations
were daintily arranged by Mrs. Eugene l..
Stevens and Mrs. Horace Chenery. and the
color scheme of purple, gold and white was
in keeping with the church decorations.
Crocusses, daffodils, snow whites and Easter
lilies were used. The attendance was unusual.
ly large and the sermon and special music
were greatly enjoyed.
At the Methodist church the decorations
were arranged by Mrs. Mary S. Whitmore and
Mrs. Nellie H. Pierson. The altar rail and
pulpit were draped with white bunting and
potted plants were arranged on the con munion
table and altar. The sermon was aR Jropriate
to the day and was preceded by the baptism OF
one child and two young ladies'
At the Baptist church the decorations were
in green and white. The flowers were Easter
lilies, hyacinths and pinks, and were arranged
by Albert Gunner, assisted by the members of
George H. Robertson's Sunday school class.
The music and the sermons both morning and
evening were appropriate to Easter Sunday,
The auditorium was filled at the evening hour
Four young men received the rites of baptism
at the close of the sermon. The flowers were
sent to members who were ill and to the shut
ms. This is the custom with all he churches