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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
3
Mrs. J C Davidson explains Easter origins from Eastre the Greek goddess of spring. She connects the holiday to Christian belief, notes symbols eggs chrysalis and lilies, urges reflection on the resurrection and the hope of eternal life through Christ.
A Saturday gathering of ladies and little girls decorated the church for Easter. The pulpit featured an eight foot green motto I Am the Resurrection and the Life framed by English ivy. The pulpit stand, vase of crimson roses, white art cloth, and pink white rose decorations enhanced the service. Children sang new songs and performed well.
A collage of quotations from papers notes a Chicago divorce filing, a playful remark on a decorator of interiors, and literary lines from Emerson Shakespeare and a law maxim. It nods to John Alden Priscilla myth and a Yankee stereotype about self expression.
Miss Delores Thibodeaux hosted an Easter egg hunt Friday afternoon from 2 to 6 at Mrs J C Davidson's home. About thirty eight children joined a fun event with songs, hand painted egg contributions by Marie Graham, and lemonade and cake before games and departures at 6.
Recitations and enunciations by Miss Dolores Thibodeaux draw high praise for clear delivery. Quartettes by Clyde Geen, Chester Jones, Nall Graham and Peters earn special mention for Get in the Battle Line. Duet Star of the East by Winnie Graham and Mae Bird Blanton praised. Mrs J C Davidson's Easter talk described the holiday's true meaning.
London May 1 an official statement says rebels are surrendering freely and the rebellion is broken. Messengers from Dublin urge surrender in Galway Clare Wexford Louth and Dublin counties. Seven hundred seven prisoners taken including Countess Markievicz.
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