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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1889
Page
2
Churches across the city were crowded for Easter celebrations described as typical and uplifting. Flowers adorned altars, music praised the resurrection, and lineups of horse cars and carriages filled streets as worshippers sought seats and reflected on He Is Risen.
Trinity Church drew about 2500 attendees for Easter services, with the chancel and pulpit steps packed. Elaborate flowers and plants filled the space as Rev. Dr. Brooks preached on life, resurrection, and the enduring soul, followed by a large children’s service and plant gifts to scholars.
About fifty voices joined in the Easter festival at the Mission Church of St. John the Evangelist on Bowdoin Street with holy communion observed throughout the morning and the church richly decorated for the occasion.
Easter flowers filled the chancel as lilies and spring blooms adorned the altar. Holy communion was led by Rev. Mr. Brent with Fr. Osborn assisting. Rev. Father Hall preached on Matthew 27 52 53. Organist Samuel J. Gilbert directed a chorus of about fifty voices.
The Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street held Holy Communion with elaborate floral decorations including Easter lilies and white callas. Music by the church chorus and an orchestra preceded Rev. Father Frisby’s Easter sermon on Christ rising, urging believers to attain eternal life.
The New Old South Church hosted an elaborate Easter festival with a palm and azalea backdrop. Rev. George A. Gordon led the sermon as Samuel Carr Jr directed music and a quartet including Mrs. J. E. Tippett Miss Mary H. How and others performed. The Hope Mission and home school anniversaries were celebrated with large attendances. Superintendent Luther A. Wright oversaw the service and flowers were given to school members.
At Arlington Street Church Rev. Brooke Herford preached from John 14 19 Yet a little while and the world seeth me no more but ye see me because I live ye shall live also The floral decorations were beautiful tall rubber plants Easter lilies large cross of lilies fronded palms and many flowering shrubs and potted plants Children’s festival plants adorned the desk Easter lilies and cut flowers The music featured a double quartet performing Redemption As It Began to Dawn The Resurrection Lift up your heads O gates The Orpheus Club of sixty male voices directed by Carl Pflueger gave a superb rendition George W Sumner was organist.
Reverend Philip S. Moxom preached on the resurrection life from 1 Corinthians at First Baptist Church. Five young ladies were baptized before the service as the church featured elaborate decorations and an Elijah oratorio performance in the evening.
Mrs. Jennie Walker soprano joins Miss Gertrude Edmands and Miss Dean contraltos with Norman McLeod and A. F. Arnold baritones in a community concert. The program features varied arias and ensemble numbers by the five performers.
The Rev Edward A Horton preached at Second Church Copley Square to a large crowd on Easter morning. Floral decor and a children’s service followed with addresses by W H Baldwin and others. The West Church held its usual Easter services with a quartet and a sermon by Rev Mr Tiffany of Neponset.
Large congregations attended Easter services at St Pauls Park Street and Central Churches with lush floral displays featuring white roses Easter lilies and azaleas. Recurring elements included refined organ selections and sermons on resurrection and Easter themes delivered by named pastors across Emmanuel Unity and the Disciples church.
Catholic churches across the city hosted grand Easter ceremonies with 10 30 a.m. services drawing unprecedented crowds. At Immaculate Conception Church speakers and a 40 voice choir delivered pontifical mass while the Cathedral of the Holy Cross staged a full hymn cycle and benediction.
The excerpt explores Christian views on death and eternal life. It cites Pauls metaphor of the earthly tent and a heavenly house built by God. It questions whether earthly years limit human life and urges believers to grasp the beyond with resolve. It references Pauls words to Timothy about fighting well and finishing the course.
Easter Sunday services featured sermons, hymns, and special music at multiple Somerville churches. Notable offerings included Rev. George Skene at First M. E. Church with a 30-voice choir, Rev. E. S. Tead at Prospect Hill, and a morning holy communion at Emmanuel Church, with Masses at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and additional Easter concerts in the afternoon.
Easter service at the Christian Union drew a full house for a concert led by George Mendall Taylor. President Baldwin spoke on Easter and Its Associations from John Chapter 14, urging reflection, immortality, and readiness to meet life’s experiences with faith.
A large audience of young men attended a YMCA service in Boston where Dr. Alexander McKenzie spoke on death and rebirth drawing on the lilies image from scripture. The service featured eloquent address and music led by Mr. Stewart, quoting first Corinthians and the lilies in growth.
Easter Sunday observances filled Cambridge churches with enhanced music from choirs quartets and orchestras. Many congregations reported special Easter programs sermons baptisms and a broad display of floral decorations across First Universalist First Baptist Wood Memorial Grace M E Christ Church Shepard Memorial and other houses of worship.
Easter was widely celebrated with elaborate decorations and services in Revere and Winthrop. Churches held morning and afternoon worships while evening concerts overflowed with Sunday school events. Prohibition rally at Revere Town Hall featured Rev Ada C. Bolles and George W. Penniman.
Paine's Furniture Company runs large factories and warerooms along Canal Street opposite the Boston and Maine depot. They showcase dec orative art and a wide range of furniture including rare pieces and combination pieces at wholesale prices. Visitors leave with greater furniture education and enjoy courteous reception from horse car routes nearby.
The funeral for Captain Eben T Sears was held Saturday at Christ Church Hyde Park led by Rev. J T McGrath with assist Rev H L C Braddon. The Weber quartet provided music while six G A R Post 121 pallbearers carried the casket. Sears born June 3 1829 in East Dennis served as ship captain on merchant vessels to India and China and served as acting ensign on the Dawn at the war's start. He was a Mason and Post 121 member and was buried at Mt Hope cemetery.
Miss Ethel Sprague daughter of Mrs Kate Chase Sprague appears in the cast alongside a millionaire's daughter. The costumes echo old Greek models and surpass the New York Electra designs. High ticket demand for Thursday matinee hints the audience will mirror New York Lyceum attendees. Columbia College once granted a half holiday for students and faculty to attend.
General Superintendent Bell announced a fast Boston to New York mail train starting April 29 to speed mail delivery. An extra ten mail clerks will augment the Boston line, split between day East and West routes. Improvements ensure afternoon letters reach Boston the same day via carrier.
Four story brick dwelling at 42 Pembroke Street near Shawmut Avenue to be sold Tuesday April 23 at 3 pm on the premises. The 14 room house measures 25 by 59 feet totaling 1480 square feet with 500 down. Inspection by appointment at the office. Also May 1 sale of horses and carriages with entries open through April 27. P Kalch Live Stock Business Agency 82 Devonshire Street.
Francis C. Welch, administrator, will sell at public auction the Buttonwood Court lot in Dorchester Boston under a mortgage deed dated January 1 1877 to Samuel Rea. The parcel contains about 3083 square feet with a 200 cash payment due at sale and further terms to be announced by auctioneers.
Pursuant to an 1889 probate license James F Thomas Dudley A Dorr as administrators will sell by public auction the Hale estate in Newton Centre on Friday May 3 1859 at 4 PM. Parcel lies Beacon street to Barton Turpin Edmands Goodwin Hawthorne boundaries 11070 sq ft. Taxes May 1 1869. terms 300 cash. desk Knights & Co Boston office. Cars depart B & A R R to Newton Centre 3:26 PM day of sale.
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