Evening star., 1937-03-28
Bv Bernard KOhn.

w YHEN the rising sun symbol
n ically uSherS in Easter
" " throughout the world, wor-
Shipping millions celebrate
the resurrection of Christ with stirring
ceremonies. In endless procession, de-
vout Christians pay homage in many
places of worship-imposing and
humble-but nowhere are services SO
impressive as in our national parks.
Amid surrounding of scenic grandeur
ano historic significance, America S
reverent throngs greet the Easter
dawn with peans of joy. With color
full pageantry, Christendom's faith
full mark the halloWed day in varied
and unique settings. AS the sun
ascends the heavens, worshipers
gather atop green-clad mountain
peaks; on rim of fantastically carved
canyons; beside serene lakes, and
upon the deserts billowing sands.
In American cities, multitudes OBJ
serve Easter in refreshing outdoor
places Here in Washington, where
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roose-
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day, crowds enjoy holiday rituals on
beautiful natural spaces supervised by
the National Park Service
The citys delightful Sylvan Theater
in the shadow of the Washington
Monument is the scene of an out
standing event. The National Capital
Parks Schola Cantorum, choral
group of $50 singers, is scheduled to
present an Easter sunrise concert.
Never before has so great number
Of singers been brought together here
to render spiritual songs under Easter
morn skies. The debut of this Gov
ernment-sponsored chorus is the first
of a series of performances planned
for Washington music lovers. Arturo
Papalardo, noted operate conductor.
directs the recently organized choral
group.
"Washington's Sylvan Theater," says
Maestro Papalardo, sis a magnificent
setting for outdoor chorus perform
ances The unusual stage, with its
backdrop of fresh green trees, is an
ideal place for large group of sing
SlS w pI eStllI pTOSIdIIS.
WASHINGTON's sunrise services
launch activities here on the in
vlting natural areas under jurisdiction
OF the National Park Service On
Easter Monday happy hordes of chill
dren will stage egg-rolling contests
on the velvet-like greenswards of the
White House grounds With the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt as hosts,
the Executive Mansions lawns will be
opened to the public for dancing.
picnicking, band concerts and games.
Last year the President delivered
short Easter message to his thousands
Of guests, while Mrs. Roosevelt Joined
the spirit Of the occasion and mingled
with the joyous crowd.
Throughout the city emerald parks
which dot the landscape hum with
activity. Many of these green ex-
panses-Rock Greek, Montrose, Ana
costa and Fort Davis Parks-are part
Of the national park system. Stirred
by the advent of Spring, strollers
promenade in holiday finery along
tree-lined lanes.
As Washington joins with other
cities from coast to coast in the
Easter parade, impressive ceremonies
are being held at the national parks
and monuments.
Unsurpassed by any other Easter
spectacle on earth is the annual SUM-
rise service at Grand Canyon. On
the rim of the vast mile-deep chasm,
thousands come to await the suns
appearance. Today's program will be
similar to that presented last Easter
I. As In the past, the sublime scene s