Resurrection Spirit Shines in Easter Services Across Faiths
Easter morning at leading Protestant churches featured grand services and elaborate music. Trinity Church and prominent congregations offered special Easter offerings with choirs of boys and men, while ministers preached on the resurrection. A noted sermon discussed the temporal seen and the eternal unseen as about 30 renowned singers joined the choir.
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Trinity Church
Emmanuel
Advent
Choir and crowd greet late Trinity Church service
Before 10 o clock about 400 people sought admittance to Trinity Church where service began at 10 45. Morning music featured Te Deum Laudamus and Benedictus. A children’s festival at 4 pm highlighted by a vested choir of 52 boys and men with soloists Clarence B Shirley tenor and Ralph Osborne bass.
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Trinity Church
Trinity
Clarence B. Shirley
Ralph Osborne
Easter Services at Emmanuel Church Noted for Choir
Easter morning at Emmanuel Church featured a lengthy service, a 4 30 evensong by a 55 strong vested choir, and a crowd for both rites. Violist Adolph Bak and harpist H Schuecker performed, with music by Silas and the anthem Unto the Paschal Victim by West. At 7 30 pm the choir returned with more anthems making the day highly notable.
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Emmanuel Church
Adolph Bak
H. Schuecker
C. Silas
West
Easter observances at St Pauls Church Brookline
An early Easter celebration occurred at 7:30 in the morning at St Pauls Church Brookline and drew a large congregation. A children's Easter carol service followed at 4:00 in the afternoon with notable attendance.
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St. Paul’s Church
Brookline
Special Musical Programme At Mt Vernon Church
At Mt. Vernon Church on Beacon Street and Massachusetts Avenue a special evening service featured violinist William H. Capon and cellist C. F. Porter performing a selected program.
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Mt. Vernon Church
Beacon Street
Massachusetts Avenue
William H. Capon
C. F. Porter
Suburban churches filled for morning service with training choirs
Suburban churches crowded the morning service as large choirs performed parts of the program. Many choirs had undergone weeks of special training to prepare.
Easter Services Fill Tremont Temple With Attendance
The Tremont Temple Baptist Church met in packed, decorated halls as Rev. Dr. P. S. Henson led Easter morning services. The sermon titled Easter gifts urged believers to honor Christ's resurrection and reflect on heaven beyond earthly life.
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Tremont Temple Baptist Church
P. S. Henson
Temple
Beacon Ladies
Henson
Easter sermon on imperfection and progress in Boston
The Rev Thomas Van Ness pastor of the Second Copley Square Unitarian Church delivered an Easter morning sermon stressing that perfection would be intolerable since it would stop human creativity. He argued that Boston must continue to be built and improved rather than remain fixed in an ideal.
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Thomas van Ness
Second Copley Square Unitarian Church
Boston
Resurrection Testimony Highlighted in Bromfield Service
At Bromfield Street Methodist Church the Rev L T Townsend recalled the church cornerstone laid a century ago and urged memorial services while stressing the primacy of Christ’s resurrection. He questioned if Christ lived crucified and arose and urged testing belief by the testimony of the women at the tomb who announced the risen Lord after the crucifixion. After the service four Chinese boys were baptized.
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Bromfield Street Methodist Church
L. T. Townsend
Christ
Easter sermon questions physical resurrection at Unity Church
At the Easter morning service Rev. F A Wiggin questioned a literal bodily resurrection. He argued natural law would not suspend, noting the body that appeared after the crucifixion could not be a physical resurrection without invoking suspension of gravitation and cohesion.
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Unity Church
F. A. Wiggin
Jesus
Christ
Easter Musical Service At Y M C A Union
The Easter observance at the Young Men's Christian Union featured a special musical program led by George Mendall Taylor. Performers included Lillian E. Bounke, Lillian Tortorella, Alice Taylor, Flora K. Barry, Arnold Proudfoot, Alexander Ellis, H. Carlton, D. Marks Babcock, under Taylor's direction, with a sermon by Rev. Henry Hallam Saunderson of Cambridge's Third Congregational Society.
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Young Men's Christian Union
Lillian E. Bounke
Lillian Tortorella
Alice Taylor
Flora BK. Barry
Arnold
Proudfoot
Alexander Ellis
H. Carlton
D. Marks Babcock
George Mendall Taylor
Henry Hallam Saunderson
Third Congregational Society
Cambridge
Easter Parade Drenched by Rain and Muddy Weather
Yesterday's Easter parade appeared curious and motley as showers fell. Daring spectators wore limited frocks while many in rainy-day suits and church attire trudged through wet streets. Easter gowns and hats were scarce under the downpour, dampening spirits but not dampening resolve.
Easter Fashion and Church Scenes on Damp Spring Day
Crowds braved April showers as Easter gowns and flowers brightened churches. Carriages, parasols, and lilies set a festive mood with notable appearances at Trinity Church and a Washington Street address, including remarks by President Mason and readings by local youth.
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House of Prayer
Washington Street
Schubert Quartet
Mason
Lindsay
Christine Webster
Lizzie McFadd
Susie McKinnon
Anna Strong
Bolton
Frieze Unveiled at South Boston Church Paintings
The Church of the Redeemer in South Boston unveiled a five panel chancel frieze depicting Ezra and a group of apostles and gospel writers. Rector Rev. Albert B. Shields said the figures aim for life and vigor, symbolizing a modern Christian faith. The Ezra panel honors William Appleton, founder of the church, while St. John St. Peter and others illustrate contrasts between Paul and Peter.
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Apostles
Prophets
Church of the Redeemer
Boston
Albert B. Shields
Ezra
William Appleton
St. John
St. Peter
St. Paul
Episcopalian
South
First Spiritual Church of Boston Holds Easter Services
The First Spiritual Church of Boston led by Pastor Rev. Clara E. Strong held Easter services yesterday, with attendees gathering for reflection and worship.
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Boston
Clara E. Strong
Easter Service Welcomes New Pastor with Peace Theme
Morning service filled its fullest capacity as Easter lilies framed the altar. Mrs. J. Frank Chase sang as the soloist. The pastor delivered a sermon titled Christ's Easter salutation Peace Be Unto You and will be formally welcomed at a church reception on April 26.
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J. Frank Chase
Crowded Church Welcomes New Allston Pastor Chase
The Allston Methodist Episcopal Church welcomed its new pastor the Rev. J Frank Chase as a crowded service filled the church.
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Allston Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Frank Chase
Emperor gifts Storer a diamond framed autography portrait
Vienna report says Major Count Driancourt delivered to Bellamy Storer, the retiring American ambassador, the Emperor Francis Joseph's customary gift on such occasions a diamond framed autography portrait.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Count Driancourt
Bellamy Storer
Joyful Easter Observances Across Boston Catholic Churches
Easter was celebrated with high mass and elaborate rites in major Boston churches. Crowds filled Cathedral and St Marys, with organ recitals, vespers, and a new Gregorian mass composed by John A. O Shea performed at St Cecilia’s. Distinguished attendees included Judge William Sullivan and others.
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Boston
Impressive Cathedral Mass at Holy Cross with Papal Blessing
At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Archbishop Williams presided at the late mass and gave the papal blessing. Father Havey and Father Capon of Brighton Seminary attended, with Rev. John T. Mullen as celebrant and a large musical chorus led by James T. Whelan. Solos featured Miss E A Mc Laughlin, Mrs Christine Galbraith, Samuel Tuckerman, and Dr F X Mahoney.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Williams
Father Havey
Father Capon
Brighton Seminary
John T. Mullen
George O’connor
William Flynn
Thomas J. MacCormack
M. J. Splaine
D. D
James T. Whelan
E. A. McLaughlin
Christine Galbraith
Samuel Tuckerman
F. X. Mahoney
Magnificent Immaculate Conception Mass Fills Church
The Immaculate Conception church held a packed service with hundreds more seating added. Floral shrines, potted plants, and incandescent lights created an immense display. Mass was led by Rev. William F. Gannon rector with deacon Rev. John O Hara and sub deacon Rev. Joseph Corcoran. Rev. John Scully preached.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
William F. Gannon
S. J
John O’hara
Joseph Corcoran
Ss. J
John Scully
Clergy Lead Morning Service at St Augustine’s Church Boston
At St Augustine's Church South Boston Rt Rev Mgr Denis O'Callaghan officiated the late morning service. He was assisted by Rev Michael Gilbride as deacon and Rev Francis Maley as sub-deacon. Mr O'Callaghan preached the sermon.
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George E. Whiting
Thomas J. McCluskey
John B. Creeden
S. J
Michael Jesup
Joseph H. Rockwell
St. Augustine's Church
South Boston
Mgr
Denis O’callaghan
D. D
P. R
Michael C. Gilbride
Francis W. Maley
Mer. O'Callaghan
Mission Church Roxbury Service Details
At the Mission Church Roxbury the celebrant was Rev James Hayes CS SR deacon Rev Charles Hoff CS SR sub deacon and Rev Henry C Gaines CS SR. The sermon was by Rev Charles Hof CS SR.
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Mission Church
Roxbury
James Hayes
Charles Hoff
Henry C. Gaines
S. R
Charles Hof
St Vincent’s South Boston Service Led by Local Clergy
At St. Vincent's Church in South Boston the Rev. William H. Grant led as celebrant with the Rev. J. H. Lyons and Rev. Richard Burke assisting. Wather Lyons delivered the sermon during the service.
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St. Vincent's Church
South
Boston
William H. Grant
J. H. Lyons
Richard Burke
Wather Lyons
Communion Embraced by Young Men at St. Mary's Church
At St. Mary's Church North End 300 and more members of the Young Men's Sodality received holy communion in a body during the 7 30 mass yesterday. Next Sunday at 9 Di visions 1 and 45 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will attend and receive holy communion for living and dead members of their divisions.
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St. Mary’s Church
North End
Easter Ball Tonight Elevates East Boston Catholic Circle
The East Boston Catholic Association hosts its annual Easter Ball at Lyceum Hall tonight led by Thomas A. Gildea. Founded in 1900 the group with about 200 members, holds Meridian street clubhouse and a prominent Boston role with officers including Richard A. McCann and Rev. Father L. P. McCarthy among its leaders. The evening is expected to attract many Boston dignitaries and remembered as a brilliant social event.
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East Boston
East Boston Catholic Association
Lyceum Hall
Thomas A. Gildea
Meridian Street
Greater Boston
Richard A. McCann
J. J. Kelliher
William H. Andrews
J. B. Dealey
William I. Calhoun
L. P. McCarthy
Association
J. A. Gaffigan
M. F. Sweeny
A. J. Barry
F. F. Sheehan
A. F. Learson
Joseph A. Toomey
J. J. Mahoney
Charles I.’. Morse
Boston
Hague Programme Receipt Stirs Washington Briefing
The Russian programme for The Hague conference has reached the State Department but is not yet announced by Secretary Root. The April 15 note indicates formal reception without public disclosure of details.
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Washington
State Department
Root
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