Evening star., 1921-03-28

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.-March Is
crowd estimated at more than 200.-
O00 paraded the Atlantic City Board
walk yesterday to be reviewed by
several thousand others at points of
vantage. 1t was one Of the largest
and r1ost cclorful Easter pageants in
tho history of the resort.
Bright sunshine beamed down upon
the paraders. upsetting all predictions
for this Part of the country. The
thermometer at noon registered 81 in
the shade and at several beaches
venturesome bathers could be seen
disrorting themselves in the water.
Easter bonnets were of all sizes and
cn!ors. but there was note of con-
servatism in the gowns with pre-
ronderance of quiet colors.
Memorable Affair in New York,
l.. NEW YORK. March zS.-Midsummer
weather yesterday induced a throng
Sunday at Coney Island. where nearly
al amusement places were open for
business. The pleasure seekers pack
cd the shoreward- bound trains, which
were run on summer schedule. About
5000 persons donned bathing suits. but
no official count was made OF those
who braved the chilly ocean.
Fifth avenues annual spring func-
ton. the Easter parade, was mem
orable affair today both in: crowds
and variety of color. Despite pessi.
mistic weather predictions. record
throngs invaded the famous thorough
fare. adorned in fashions latest crea-
tions. defiant and, eager to display
their best. The noon hour provided
the most picturesque period of the
Easter display when the congregations
were leaving their churches along the
avenue. In these throngs Of strollers
were many of New York's society
women. resplendent in their smartly
tailored attire.
The Easter parade was not exclu-
thousands patronizing Riverside drive
and some of the other principal thor
oughfares of the city.
Mornvinn Resurrection Service.
WINSTON SALEM. n. c., March p.
Eighteen thousand people attended
the resurrection service at the
Moravian graveyard here at sunriS"
thiS morning in connection with the
Easter observance of the. Home
Moravian Church here. Nearly every
state in the Union was represented
among the attendants.
The service started in front of the
Home Church. and the immense pro-
cession marched up Cedar avenue to
the graveyard. where the ceremonies
Bands played at o'clock in the
morning in various sections of the
city to awaken the people.
The custom of the church dates back
over a century and a half. the service
celebrating the resurrection.
Chill Breeze In Chicago.
CHICAGO, March 27.-Chill winds
from the northwest and an overcast
sky did not deter Chicagoans from
participating today in the annual
Easter parade. Michigan avenue,
Lake Shore drive and other boule-
wards were filed with promenaders
throughout the day, many carrying
umbrellas and here and there a fur
coat hiding fashions latest creations
The majority of the strollers. how
ever. braved the treatening weather
and sauntered forth in the newest Of
spring styles. Gray was the dominant
color in the women's attire.
Chinese Observe Anniversary.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 27.-China-
town turned today from smoldering
tong wars, in which four of the larg-
est societies are involved. to do honor
to Him who rose nineteen centuries
ago.
More than 1000 Chinese gathered in
procession, under the auspices of
the Christian Mission. and wound
through the picturesque streets of
Chinatown to the grounds of the
Chinese Y. NJ. c. A., where an outdoor
service was held.
The procession was cOmDOsed main.