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Newspaper Page Text8 EASTER’S GLAD FESTIVAL JOYOUS MUSIC AND RADI ANT FLOWERS IN THE CHURCHES. The Great Christian Anniversary Cel ebrated in Savannah as it Has Never Been Celebrated Before—The Churches Filled With People Bt Every Service—Fine Music by All the Choirs—The Sunday School Fes tivals and Anniversaries. Easter has never been more joyously celebrated in Savannah than it was yester day. The day was bright and beautiful — just the day for Easter bonnets and new spring suits, and the display was all that the occasion requires that it should be. Bright Easter dresses, straw bats and light suits were every where—m the churches, on the streets, in the park. In the afternoon the streets were fide! with proinenaders. Bull street was lined with people at the hour, and after the services it was crowded. The services in nearly all of the churches in the city were in obsorvaaoe of the groat Christian festival. While the principal observances were in the Roman Catholic, Episcopalian and Lutheran churches, Metho dist, Baptist and Presbyterians alike cele brated the joyous aumversary of Christ’s resurrection. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. St. John's was crowded at uli of the serv ices. At the n o’clock morning service it was with difficulty that the great congre gation coul l be seated. The aisle* w ere Tilled and many stood during the service. The decorations wore rich and tasteful. The and sel was bordered with ferns, and around the altar, upon its beautiful white covering, were twined delicate vines. The altar rail was beautifully decorated *vnh flowers and vines studed with roses. From the brass lectern was suspended a beautiful wreath of white flowers. The baptismal font was appropriately decorated. The entire chancel was filled with tall palm* and potted plants, forming a rich back ground for the bright floral decorations. The altar vestments were white, and never had Sc. John’s been more beautifully deco rated on Easter day. Rev. Charles H. Strong preached an eloquent Easter sermon, and at the close of the service celebrated the holy oommunion. The music by the St. Johii’s choir, under the direction of Mrs. E. B. Burke, was a special feature of the service. ST. MATTHKW’S CHAPKL St. Matthew's chapel "•as weit filled at the morning services. The altar, chancel and baptismal font were tastefully deco rated with spring flowers, palms and ferns, and a purple cross of pansies and violets was one of (be most unique, artistic and appropriate floral designs of the collection. Rare roses set off to great advantage the two beautiful altar vases. The Easter offerings were unexpectedly appropriate and many,'one of which was anew organ “by friends of the chapel.” A massive gold lined alms basin was presented bv Mrs. Oakes, and was engraved, “To the Glory of God—ln Hemoriam." The donor did not disclose the name of the friend whose meincry she seeks to per petuate ty the gift. Two silver alms plates were presented by Mrs. Warner, aud upon them wore engraved, "In .Memory of Nellie B. Bouton, Eater IS9J,” the name of the donor’s sister who died recently. The two altar vases above alluded to were the gift of Mrs. P. C. Roche. A magnificent chandelier, which will illuminate the church, was presented by the Financial Guild of the chapel, but through some mis take in the order the chandelier has not ▼et been put in place. The rector. Rev. O. 1\ Fitzsimons, acknowledged the receipt of a valuable present, but did not disclose it. The morning service was appropriate to Easter Sunday aud there were ninety-five communicants. The rector’s address was earnest, able and impressive. His text was, “I am the resurrection and the life,” the speaker dealing with the events peculiar to the ascension, and the resultant, of that event is that those who live in Christ and die in him shall in like manner share with him in the resurrection and be with him iu glory. CHRIST CHURCH. The morning service at Christ church was attended by a large congregation, as is usual on Easter Sunday. The rector, Kev. Robb White, preached and celebrated the holy communion. The musical programme was as follows: Easter Anthem Stainer Cnrist Our Passover Rctinecker G lorias . Bridge water Te Deum Shelley Benedictus Buck Hymn Anderson Offertory Motett by Hamby Communion Service Gilbert The decorations were tasteful but not elaborate. The chancel rail wai trimmed with flowers. The front was covered wit h roses and the walls were decorated with ferns and flowers. The sanctuary was beautifully clothed with roses and flowers. Stretching across the chancel arch were the words in largo silver letters, “The Savior Hath Risen.” THE LUTHERAN CHURCH. The Lutheran church was crowded at, the morning service and last night at the Sun day school festival. Rev. Ur. Bowman con firmed fourteen and baptized two into the fellowship of the church in the forenoon. He preached a sermon from St. Paul viii., 11., “But if the spirit of him that raised up Jesus Christ from the dead dwelleth in you, he that raised up Christ frem the dead shali also quicken your mortul body by his spirit that dwelleth in you.” After the sermon the holy communion was celebrated. The music was by the regular choir, composed by Mr. Trammel, bass; Mr. Roadick, tenor; Mrs. Outeu, soprano, and Mrs. Mustin, alto.’ The church was beautifully decorated. A large cross of roses was nlantod on a mound of moss behind the pulpit. The front was decorated with ivy and roses and the chancel rail was twined with evergreen and flowers. Suspended from the chancel arch was a figure iu squares of evergreen, with the words “The Risen Savior.’’ The services were the most interesting ever held in the church on Easter. ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH. All of the services at St. Patrick’s church were well attended. At 10:30 o’clock high mass was celebrated by Father Quinlan ami an appropriate sermon was preached bv Father McMahon. The church was not decorated but the altar candles were lighted and the white marble altar presented a beau tiful appearance. The musical part of the services was of special interest. Ganss’ inass was sung for the first time in Savan nah, anil the second -time iu the United States. Thi3 masterly composition was well rendered, and fully maintained the reputa tion which this choir has earned for good Binging in spite of the fact that it was Lamperek by an indifferent organ, an instrument completely worn out, and as harsh and untuneful a3 an organ could be. Miss Ida O'Byrne, who always plays with excellent taste, presided at the organ aud contributed largely to the successful rendition ofthe mass. The offertory was sung bv Mrs. Al tick, Miss O’Byrne and M. J. Donovan. I he mass was composed by Rov. . Gauss, a Roman Catholic priest. It is not too heavy for a small choir, is devotional and meritoriously har monious and pleasing. The character'of the composition placed it within toe scope of Sr. 1 atrick s choir, and its rendition was easy, graceful and delightful to hear. The parts wore equally summed and the full har mony of the work could be felt and appre- SgS* T , b^ B ,oan,t w * s aU the mow apart tho^V.rL ll ! rßa< ? n thftt lt Sei<lom Allows the efforts . f amateur choirs. It is eener / thefcet that in the formation of such the voice.! cannot always be chosen with l> th i lr , fltne3S anJ relation to each other aud the soprano selected is usually loudly prominent, theaitoaad tenor light, and for a bass probably a light bari tone. In such case* the voices in themselves may be pleasant to listen to in solos that are simple and not written with a view to special effect, but in the concerted music with the grand tones of the organ added they are swallowed up, and only a partial idea, if auy, is given of the beauty of the co noosttioo. St. Patrick’s choir, fortunate in its personnel and prop erly equalized, gave to the large congre gation greseut a true and faithful presenta tion of the beautiful liarmony ami effects which characterize the music of the Catho lic church. The beginning of the “Gloria in Exceeds," an allegro moderato, was •ang with spirit and precision, and a fi e effect created tberebv. The "Credo" is t..e most beautiful part of (mss’ mass, the “Incarnatu,” of which, a soprano stlo, is truly devotional andage.ii. The “Agnus Dei” and “Dona Nobis racem” were best sung. Gan**’ mass was a success, and St. Patrick’s choir has reason to feel proud of its work. THE CATHEDRAL. The cathedra! of St. John the Baptist was filled at the early services, and at the cele bration of high mass at 10:30 o’clock it was crowded. Rav. Father Cafferty was the celebrant, with Father Colbert os deacon and Father McCarthy as sub-deacon. Oiorza’s grand mass, which was sung for the first time in Savannah last Christmas with great effect, was sung by a chorus choir under the direction of >lr. Rafael Salas, with Prof. Leo VV. Alebrtens organist, l'ho composition was finely rendered. The choir consisted of- Sopranos, Mrs. J. W. Tynan, Airs. J. J. Gaudry, Mrs. M. Courtney, .Mrs. 51. S. Silva, Miss H. Hunter, and Ails* de- Arthur: altos, Aliases Grady, Cecile Hunter, Crisp, Ryan, Const intine. an 1 Mrs. Adams; basso <, Messrs. John O’Connor, Thomas Daniels. Petite, Duggan, Constantine, and R. S. Kalas: tenors, Messrs. T. Price, J. M. Mcßride, K. Courtney, Edward Brennan, Palmer, and Constantine; chorus of twenty five voices. Rev. Father McCarthy preached an elo quent Easter sermon. The cathedral was crowded at the vesper services. THE SACRED HEART CHURCH. The Church of the Sacred Heart at Haber sham and St. James streets, under the pas torate of Father William, also has a flue musical service. At yesterday’s morning service Le Provost’s mass was sang, and last night the Gregorian vesper*. Rev. Father John of North Carolina preached at the morning service. The choir was composed of Misses L. Killorin, M. Nolan, s 'prauoe; Alias M. Killorin and Mrs. F. J. Goette, altos ; Messrs. T. M. Nolan and J. J. Nolan, tenors; Mesirs. M. O’Byrno and J. Hagerty, bassos; Mi*s Maggie O’Brien, or ganist. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. At the First Presbytt riau church services were held both morning and evening. At the morning service Rev. J. W. Kogan preached an effective sermon on “The Im mortality of the Soul.” and adduced many reas >ns to show that if in the midst of life we are iu death, so ir. the midst of death we are in life. The fact that matter is in destructible is an evidence, he said, tha: the soul has a life beyoud this life. The musical programme included selection* appropriate to the day. The piece selected for the offertory was “The R'-ssurivotion,” by Holden. This ex quisite solo, yiuch is so full of the bright light of redemption that it seems to figurat ively beam Ui every note, was sung by Mr. Falconer. TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH. The services at Trinity Methodist church were very interesting and were attended by a largo congregation. Rev. J. R Me- Cleskey was sica and he was assisted in the service by Rev. C. H. Carson. The church was beautifully decorated with evergreens and roses. A floral anchor was attached to the pulpit and the font was covered with flowers. The chandeliers were wreathed witn evergreens and the altar was twined with vines and flowers. The regular quar tette choir, Mrs. Lyon soprano, Mrs. Wollett alto, W. E. Swauston tenor, and J, G. Swans ton bass, furnished the music. After tho choir singing the “To Deum” by Millard, and “The Resurrection” by Shelley, Rev. C. H. Carson preached a sermon from tho text “Behold the lamb of God that taketb away the sin of the world.” The choir snug “Rock of Ages” and “Sweet Home,” and the communion was celebrated. CAROLS AND RICH FLOWERS. St. John’s Sunday School Easter Fes tival Last Night. The St. John’s Sunday school Easter festival was held last night. The church was crowded as it always, is on festival occasions. The chancel and altar decora tions were essentially the same as those at the morning services, but if possible they shone more brilliant than iu tha day. St. John’s has one of the largest, if not the largest Sunday school in the city, and its festivals are always characterized by rich floral displays and excellent music. This Easier festival was no exception. The chin ch, except that part wl ieh was reserved fur the school, was crowded long before the hour for tho service. The school marched in from the Sunday school room, can yiug banners aid singing the proces sional hymn: Christ the Lord is risen to-day. Sons of men and angels say: Raise your joys and triumphs high. Sing ye heavens; and earth reply. The Lord’s prayer and the collects were said and after that the carol, “Songs of Joy from Angel’s Voice*” was sung. The infant class carolled very sweetly the song: Very early iu the morn Came the Marys weeping. Bringing spices raro and sweet, Hast niug on with loving feet Where the Lord was sleeping. The prusentatlon of banners and offerings followed, and during the presentation the choir sang an Easter anthem. The banners, beautiful themselves, were many of them beautifully decorated with rose*, and as they were presented at the chancel they were placed amid the floral decorations and made a beautiful picture. The class offer ings amounted to $4(14 75. After the pre sentation of the banners the carol “Jesus has risen” was sung, and then followed the object lesson— Twelve scenes from our Lord’s Life. An arch was erected in tho center of tho chancel, and upon it were twelve silken banners bearing the symbols of our Lord’s life. As the symbols were announced a elass recited an appropriate scriptural selection. The class is, the scenes, and the symbols representing them wore as follows: Tho Annunciation. Symbol, Lilies. Miss GigniUlat’s class. The Nativity. Symbol, The Lamb. Alias Berrien’s class. The Circumcision. Symbol, Jesus. Aliss Emma Williams’ class. The Presentation in the Temple. Symbol, Turtle Doves. Mrs. Lee’s class. Tha Epiphany. Symbol, The Star. Miss Thomas’ class. The Visit to tho Tempi;. Symbol, The Temple. Miss'Boulir.eau’s class. The Baptism of Our Saviour. Symbol, A Dove. Mies Bac >t’s class. The Ministry of Our L r.l. Symbol, Tho Crook. Mia Williams’ class. The Entry Into Jerusalem. Symbol, The Psalms. Adrs. Wells’ class. The Crucifixion. Symbol, Tho Pelican. Miss Johnson’s cla's. The Resurrection. Symbol, I. 11. S. Miss Mallery’s class. The Ascension, Symbol, Thtf Crowii of Glory. Miss Wells’ class. The object lesson exercise, besides being instructive, was one of tho in jst interesting exercises of the festival. After it the carol, “Lo! the Aiorning Breaks iu Splendor,” was sung, an.l then cjtu the dis tribution of the prizi medals. There were between sixty and seventy of them, and they were awarded to the three pupils of each class receiving the highest credit during the year. After the distribution of the medals the Apostles Creed was said and the prayer hymn, “Now Thy Throne Addressing,” was sung by the school kneeling. The benediction was pronounced THE MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1890. by the rector and the recessional hymn was sung. After the Sunday school had marched from the church to the Sunday school roam the chancel was filled with people who crowded into the church to see the dec ra tions. The prize banner, a beautiful silken structure, was presented to the school by Miss Girard. A HAPPY SCENE. St. Matthew's Second Easter Festival Celebration. There was hardly standing room at St. Matthew's chapel yesterday afternoon at the second Easter festival of SuDday school. There were 147 scholar* who par ticipated iu the interesting exercises, the class offering* amounting to $174 07. Tiie class banner* were varied and beautiful. many of them being hand-painted or embroidered with crosses, mottoes and flower* appropriate to the Eastertide. The carols of t-.o childreu were like the carols of the birds in spring, and as each banner was taken forward to the chancel the class furnished a floral letter, which was arranged on a massive cross, forming a scriptural motto, “Christ has wou the victory.” Who i the congregation had been seated the classes inarched in singing the pro cessional, “O, Come to the Temple Rejoic ing.” After the Lord’s Praver the children and choir sang the carol, “Bright, Beauti ful Aiorning,” after which the school re cited the Apostles Creed, and this was followed by the carol: Tell us gardner, dost thou know AVhere the ross and lily grow. The congregation joined m tho refraiu at the end of each stanza. The emblems and offer! gs were then presented, and after tho carol, “Welcome, Hippy Morning,” Rev. Mr. Fitz-imons addres-ed first the parent* and then the Sunday school. He impressed upon parent t the necessity of bringing up their children in the Sunday school, and pointing to a golden motto arching the chancel, “Suffer little children to come,” he urged upon them to see that the little childreu do come unto Christ. To the children he said that they a e the little corals that arc building up the future church, and he complime.ited them highly. Tho teachers were paid a high tribute, and the rector said that ho had not only found them zealous in the Suu.iay school room, but he had heard of their Christian work and sanmritan deeds in their visitations to the sick and the needy, and t at the Sunday school and tho churca could but prosper with such Christian workers enlisted. He paid a compliment to Supt. Canu for his good work, and who n he introduced as one who could tell the children more of the Sun dav school. Mr. Cana reviewed the Sunday school work of Sr. Matthew’s. He said that two years ago the Sunday school was started in a little room over a drug store, with but twenty-muo scholars. Last Eister the school numbered 135, including teachers and officers, while this year it numbers 171. Tub parish has a church in which to bold the Sunday school, and an earnest and hard-working rector to help build it up, and ho asked his hearers to give the rector the same assistance which had t>e.m given to himself. “There are,” said Air. Cann in conclusion, “147 scholar* present on this Easter Sunday, and the glory of the past is hut a beam of progres, cost on the present to show what trie Sun day school will be in the future.” At the conclusion of Air. Cana's add. ess the carol, “Christ,]t:e Lord’s Risen To-day” was sung, and ou bended kuej the conclud ing hymn, “Now Toy Throne Addressing,” when the benedict ion wus pronounced. Tne classes and congregation were dismissed with the recessional, “O Paradise, O Para dise.” Alts. C. B. Park was the organist who played the accompaniment for the vocal exercises. CHRIST CHURCH CHILDREN. The Sunday School Festival—A Brill iant Easter Service. The Easter festival of Christ church Sun day school was at 5 o’clock. Half an hour before, the church began to fill up with people. The center aisles were reserved for the scholars, and iu a few minutes the other seats were taken. Aliss Kaliock presided at the organ and Prof. Cobb accompanied her with the cornet. To the processional hymn, “Hail the Cross of Jesus,” the school marched into the church, ti.iug down the center aisles, returning up the side aisles, and down the center aisle, where thev were seated. The Lord’s prayer and collects were sung by tha school, and the Niceae creed was said. The Easier authetn, “Christ, Our Passover,” was then sung, and “Awake, Awnke and Publish” followed. Rev. Robb White addressed t ie school, taking as a text the following words: “If a* in Adatnalldiod, even so in Christ shall ail lie tnada alive.” When God nut Adam iu Eden, ho said, he looked upon the iast proud act and said, behold, it is good. Adam thought after awhile that he kuevv more than God and he got into trouble. That spirit, the rector said, is not dead now. Adam walked with God at first and had a good time. Like a good many little children he thought bo knew more than the pa r eut. When Adam got out of the spirit world he got tired. Ho came back to the gates of paradise, but ho was not permitte Ito enter. Tnnt is what sin will do. “It will keep you out,” he said, Soou after ho gets out tho seed of siu springs up. Two brothers live and hate each other, and one commits inurdar. He kills his brother. God tells him that sin is lying at his door. What does it mean? “Why.ejil dren," slid the speaker, “sin will crush you; it will kill you in the end. It has been the longing of all ages, and it is tho effort of ail nieu to find out row to get back to paradise. We are thanking God that he, and he ouly, is able to ooen tile gates. “There is nothing more remarkable,” the preacher said, “as we trace from the fall of Adam to nowadays the condition of little children.” The world, he said, had treated little children inhumanly. No voice but Christ’s said, “Suffer little children to come unto me.” As iu Adam all died, so in Christ shall little children bo alive uiid go back to paradise, where they were vvheu Adam transgressed tho law. Rev. Mr. White told of the poor heathen mother of India, who had never known what death meant. She took her dead child and sung to it. She surrounded it with playthings which it had in its life, but they did not attract the little one. It was dea 1. Tno mother carried the babe to the Buddha and asked him what to do. The man, recognizing his utter nothingness, told her to go through the town, and if she found that she was tho only one in that condition to roturn and her child should be restored. Tho mother went to every house, and she returned to the great Buddha and told him that this kind of life has been in every bouse. Teach us the Lord and his laws. To God whoever believes are holy and heaven is their home. Tho song, “Christ the Lord is Risen,” was then sung, and Supt. D. Valmore Lebey received the offerings of the school. The following is the order of the classes a id the banners presented, with the mottoes and emblems: Bible Class —Mrs. Ellis, teacher. Name, “William Boome.” Motto, “He that taketh not up liis cross and foiloweth after me is not worthy of me.” Emblem, a cross. Aliss Janie Cox’s Class—“ Bishop Patter son.” AXotto, “Noble army of martyrs praise thee, O God.” Emblem, ; pe.i Bible. Mrs. Beirne Johnson’s Class “King’s Daughters.” Motto, “Whatsoever thy hands fludeth to d>, do it with thy might.” Emblem, a crowu. Mist Fannie Henderson’s Class—“ Bishop Beckwith.” Motto, “Consider the lilies of tho field. They toil not, neither do thev spin, yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” Emblem, bunch of liiies. Mis* Lillie Ellis and Mrs. Waxring’a Classes—“ Followers of tbeCross.” Motto, “Follow thou me.” Emblem, i cross. Alisi Lizzie Henderson's Class—Name, “Bishop Ottey.” Motto. “The way of the lord is strength.” Emblem, a cross. John Atorrisey’* Class —Name, “Little Pil grims.” Motto: “Let us run with patience ! the race which is set before us.” Em blem, e| shaft. Mis* Viola Kennedy's Class —Name, “Bishop Gray.” Motto, ,f Now ahuleth faith, hope and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is rha- ity.” Mi-s Annie Wdlink’s Class Name. “Bishop Tuttle.” Motto,“Children of faith.” Emblem, a cross. Lloyd Owen’s Class—“ The Crusader.” Motto, “If any man will come after me let him deDy himself and take up hi* cross and follow me.” Emblem, a shield. Aliss Roger’s class —Name. “Bishop Field-, Alleluias of Christ.” Alotto, “Ccrist is risen.” Miss Aloatfort and Mis* Chisholm’s ela**. Name, “Followers of the Cross.” Motto, “Glory to God.” Emblem, a cross. Mrs. Tracy Hunter's class—Name, “Chil dren of Fait r>.” Alotto: “Who is he that overcometh the world but be that believeth ttiat Jesus is the Son of God?” Emblem, a cross. Aliss Louise Arnold’s (Tass—“ Soldiers of the Cross.” Motto, “God forbid teat I should glory save in the cross of Jesus Christ.” Emblem, a cros*. The infant class was divided into four di visions as follows: M'ss Mary Elli* a* lead er and Mis Mary Eius, assistant. Motto, “Feed my lambs.” Firs: division, under Mrs. Ellis; second divison, Mrs. Fleetwood: third division, Airs. Simkins; fourth division. Miss Hill. During the presentation of offerings, the school sang “Easter Flowers, Easter Carol*’’ and “Const is Risen, Alleluia!” Following these came the offertory by the school, the versicies and the benedic tion. The recessional was sung and the school marched to the Sunday school room. SIXTY-TWO YEARS OLD. The Lutheran Sunday School Cele brates Its 62d Anniversary. The Lutheran church wa* thronged last night with people who went to attend the G2d anniversary exorcises and the Easter festival of the Lutheran Sunday school. Every seat wa* taken, the aisle* were crowded, and the doorways and vestibules were filled with people standing. The church was beautifully decorated with evergreens and flowers. The school formed in tho Sunday school room down-stairs and marched up into the auditorum, passing down the center aisle, and up the sides and down the center again, taking the seats re served for it. The scholars were attired in white, the most of them, and their banners floating over their heads made a pretty picture. The older members of the school marched in front and the little ones came behind The school numbered about 400, and 125 were classed among the infants. The “Gloria Patn”’ was sung, followed by the “Kvrio” and “lie is Risen.” The Apostles’ Creed was said and the infant class sang “Bring tile Children” in a sweet mantier.There were nearly 100 wee little tots. The senior class.c imposed of young ladies and gentlemen, sang “God Huth Kent His Angels” and was joined iu the chorus by the school. Rev. Dr. Bowman offered the prayer. He thauk.d the Lord that the Sunday school had lived through another year and was permitted to see another Easter festival, aud to celebra’e us sixty-second anniversary. He returned thanks for the sucmis attending the school, aud that deatli had not per vaded the ranks and sickness w.is not preying u; on nny of tho members. He invoked Heaven’s hlv-dugs i:. tho future as in the past to inspire to good purposes. Supt. King then re el a scripture less on, and the school sang “Christ is Risen.” The report of the superintendent came next. It showed that tho pres ent number of scholars Is 414, against 391 last year. The number of officers is the same, hut there are iliree more teachers. The average attendance this year was 1(35, against MS last year. The collections were $517 57, against 2tj. The present amount collectoi is s9ll 89, against $775 79 last year. Tha disburse ments for 1594 are $93(1 Id, against §407 94 last year. Supt.'Kihg said that the inereuse in the Sunday seho 1 expenditures over last vc-ar is due to repair*, -uch as panel work in" the church vestibule, lit ms in front of tha church, picnic, the St. Pauls mission, library and new banuer. The new banner was mad by M s. v olb. It is a cross and a crow;:. Tne cross is a steel color lying within the crown, sparkling with jewels. It is a magnificent piece of work. Tho largest Cass contribution was made by Mrs. W. S. Bowman’s class, and the new banner was awarded to that class. At the conclusion of the report tho sc cool sang “Go tell the Nations,” and tho explanation of tha cross of flowers aud the balance wa i made. Upon the middla of tha cross a bpa:n was fastened, and attached to either end were receptacle! for things to be measured, ltav. Dr. Bowman called for the “isms,” which were weighed in one side of tho scale. A b>y and girl, representing each class brought the "isms,” wuich were for ced like books with the names written on the back. The “isms” were Judaism, Romanism, Hahometism, Arianism, sectarianism and heathenism. These, Dr. Bowman said, represented two-thirds of the population of the world. When they were put in one side of tho scale the side went down to the floor. He called then for truth to put in the other side and a class brought the Bible, and when it was placed in the other side of the scales it out neighed the “isms.” The design was very interesting and instructive. After the explanation the school sang “Praise Johovab," and then came Jho dox ology and benediction. AT THE COLORED CHURCHES. Special Services and iClaborate Deco rations in Celebration of Easter. The Easter exercises in the colored churches were largely attended, and the services were appropriate to the day. Iu many of the churches the floral decorations and class mottoes of the Sunday schools showed great taste and care. At the Sec; nd African Baptist church on Greene square the pastor, Rev. A. Ellis, dispensed with the usual morning services at 11 o’clock, and gave over tha church to the Sunday school. Fifteen hundred peo ple wore present, and forty classes with their silken banners, their floral offerings and the happy carols of 350 children made the occa sion one long to be remembered by those present. Potted plants w ere ranged in a semi-circle about the altar, and evergreen! were twined about it. In golden letters in floral setting, running down the altar column were the words, “tie is Risen.” Running across the chancel over head were the mottoes, “Christ, our Pass over is Crucified for us,” and “Therefore Let us Keep the Feast.” Eleven little girls ranged In front aud at a given signal un veiled a floral letter on their breast which formed the motto “The Son of God.” Three girls presented each a basket of flowers, one a basket of roses, another a basket of lilies, and the third a basket of cut flowers. Rev. Richard Webb addressed the Sunday school. There "as $44 34 contributed by the scholars as Easter offerings. Laft night Rev. Ellis addressed the Knights of Damon, a colored beneficinry society, and the address, which exemplified the b auties of Christian charity, wa< listened to with tho deepest interest by on audience of 1,200 persons. There were no Easter services at the First African Baptist church yesterday, but it was a notable Easter day in one of the largest and the oldest colored church in the south. Rev. E. K. Love baptized six teen converts at 7:3oo’clockin the morning, and at 11 o’clock he preached to a large congregation on the subject of Christ’s ascension, and at 3 o’clock the edifice was filled to overflowing a- the communion service*. Last night the Sunday school ex ercises were conducted, and they were inter eiting and such as are incident to Easter Sunday. KOVAL BAKING POWDER. Avoid all Substitutes for Royal Baking Powder. No other Baking Powder is “just as good as the ‘Royal’” either in strength, purity or wholesomeness. The “Royal” is superior to all others in all ways. Most housekeepers know this from their practical experience, and the reports of the U. S. Government investigations show it officially. The Government chemist says the “Royal” is “undoubtedly the purest and most reliable baking powder offered to the public.” If some grocers try to sell another baking powder in place of the “Royal” they do so because they can make a greater profit upon the other; good evi dence of the superiority of the “Royal.” To give greater profit the other must be a lower-cost powder, and to cost less it must be made with alum or cheaper and inferior materials. Because the “Royal” uses more highly refined and expensive materials it costs more to manufacture than any other baking powder, but it is correspond ingly purer and higher in leavening strength, and accordingly of greater money value to consumers, although the retail price to them is generally the same. Consumers are entitled to full value for their money, and therefore will not, if wise, accept any substitute for the “Royal.” I nfortunately, not only are many of these would-be substitute powders made from inferior and unwholesome materials, but they are placed before the public with advertisements intended to mislead as to their true character. A powder advertised by its manufacturers to have printed upon its label ail the ingredients used in it, proves upon analysis to have in its composition four substances not named upon its label, two of which are lime and sulphuric acid. Most of the alum powders are fraudulently sold as pure cream of tartar goods. The danger incurred, should such powders be substituted for the “Royal,” will be aooarent to every consumer. At St. Stephen’s Episcopal church, on Trouo square, the serv ces were, as they usually are on Easter day, of an elaborate character. The holy communion was cele brated at last night’s service by Rev. Robb White, rector of Christchurch. LOCAL PERSONAL. John F. Dulles of New York is at the Da Soto. Fred M. K.rber of New York is at the De Soto. 11. T. Reils of Charleston is at the Pu laski. B. E. Shore of Richmond is at the Pu laski. 11. A. Allan of Nashville is at the Pu laski. John J . Walsh of Pittsburg is at the Pu laski. C. C. Overton of Louisville, Ky., is at the De Soto. Mrs. G. Bodfish of Saa Francisco is at the Pulaski. P. J. Sullivan of Augusta is at the Screven. William T. Forister of Thomasville is at the Pulaski. William M. d’Autiguac of Augusta is at the Screven. J. A. Wall of Albany, Ga., is registered at the Pula- ki. James Hyland of Montreal, Canada, is at the Harnett house. G. H. Richardson and wife, of Brooklyn, are at tne De Soto. J. B. Temple and wife, of Cincinnati, are guests of tho De Soto. C. It. Fuller and wife, of Middleton, are guests of the Pulaski. C. M. Turek and wife, of Now York, are gUO3t , of tha Do Soto. SV. D. Gill aud wife aid A. S. King of Baltimore are at the De Soto. W. B. Earlo and wife, of New York city, are guests of the Harnett house. W. J. Hazzard came up from Doboy yes terday and stopped at the Screven. Frank iiazleuurst, a promiuent young business man of Macon, is in the city. H- H. Eppiug came over from Columbus yesterday aud stopped at the De Soto. Mrs. F. A. Gray and Miss Harlow and F. A. Gray of Midford are guests of the De Soto. C. W. Cox and wife and F. G. Cox and wife, of Toronto, Canada, are guests of tho De Soto. D. D. Spaulding, United States revenue agent of Jackson, Mich., is registered at the Harnett house. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Brown and Mr. E. A. Brown, of Salem, Mass.. are stopping at the Harnett house. Miss Vida Fleming who has been visiting Bishop Weed in Florida for the last three weeks, has returned. Mrs. C. A. Jones of Boston, Mrs. William W. Crissing and Miss Coffin of Astoria, N. Y., are at the Pulaski. H. H. Comer and Miss Comer, who lmve been over in Alabama for a week, are exp icted to return this week. Mrs. J. M. B. Lovell of Now York, who has been visiting friends in the city for a month past, will leave to-day. Joseph J. Davis, Joseph Johnson, F. J. Roulett, W. P. Bryant aud G. B. Barnes of Augusta are at the Screven house. Judge Hampton L. Ferrill returned home from Havana yesterday, and will convene the court of ordinary 'at 10 o’clock this morning. Miss Johnnie Davis, one of the most pop ular young ladies of Southwest Georgia, is here visiting the family of Maj. W. F. Shell man. L. M. Whits, a promiuent young man of Barnesville, came down to Savannah and spent the day. He is on his way to Augusta lo attend the annual convention of the Young Men’s Christian Association. Lieut. A. J. White, of the Atlanta Zouaves, spent yesterday in Savannah on his way to Jacksonville to attend the prize drill to-day. The Atlanta Riflos will go down to-morrow, and will contest in tho drill that day. John B. Fernandez returned yesterday from Havana While in Cuba Mr. Fernan dez was in great aemand by the excursion ist* of tho Georgia Press Association, as he was the only one of the party who could speak Spanish. Monoy savel is money made. Remember Sal vation Oil, the great pain cure. Only 25c. Why use all the herbs, stews, ete? Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup cures coughs and colds.— Adv. Do you suffer from lioadooho? Bradycro tine will certainly cure it. — Adv. Auction sale for the ladies at Davis Bros., Monday, 11a. m. and 4p. m.— ddr. Auction sale for the ladies at Davis Bros., Monday, 11 a. m. and 4 p. m.— Adv. Auction sale for the ladies at Davis Bros., Monday, 11 a. in. and 4 p. m.— Adv. Clamoring for Our Stores. The contractors are clamoring for us to get out, so they can taar down tha old stores which have sheltered us for ne trly eleven year?. For many reasons, wo feel sa l at leaving the old place, which baa bean the scene of many joys nnd sorrows. The first five years of our conflict here were at tended with many trials aud cares, but by perseverance and an indomitable will We have reached our present prosperous and satisfactory condition. Our new stores will be elegant four-story buildings on a cellar, with elevators, speaking tubes and all mod ern conveniences. IV e will then be in better shape to handle our large and steadily in creasing business. In order to run off stock rapidly we will inaugurate Mo iday morn ing a series of auction sales, two each day, commencing ut 11 o’clock a. in. aud 4 o’clock p. in., for ladies principally, and lasting through the week. Davis Bros., — Ailv. 42, 44, 4li and 43 Bull St. Wedding Chimes. Now that Lent is over fashionable wed ding* will bo in order, and nothing con tributes more lo the success of such events tban'thelFeddtny Gifts bought from Silva's, 140 Brought in street. Th re you have lo select from an endless variety of Art Pot tery, Rich Cut Glassware, Fine Lamps, Satin Lined Case Goods, Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Chamber Sets and a thousand aud one other articles both useful and ornamental, beside* the complete stock ot staple every day house furnisoings. An inspection of those goods is invited.— Adv. Do Your Eves Ache ? Misfitted spectacles or eye glasses will injure your sight, causing pain in the eyeballs, hia J acho and premature failing of sight. We give special care to this point and will insure perfect accuracy in fitting leases Uh l frame* at Dr. M. Schwab* Son’s, Graduate” Opticians. 23 Bull street. No charge for examinatio n— Adv. We Present Our Hernan Cortez to tho judgment of the most critical sinukers, confident that in quality, style and workmanship no cigar can excel their brand. MauufacturedJby the Cortez Cigar Company, Key West.— M di>. Auction sale for the ladies at Davis Bros., Monday, 11 a. ra. and 4 p. m.— Adv. Auction salo for the ladies at Davis Bros., Monday, 11 a. m. aud 4 p. m.—Adi’. Cornwell & Chipman iuvite carpenters to call and examine their line of Tools aud Hal'd ware. — Adv. Cornwell & Chipman have the famous Boynton Furnace, Heaters, and Ranges, Danube and Newport.— Adv. Cornwell & Chipman handle the Thomas, Roberts, Stevenson, Gauze Door Ranges and Stoves, and the Broadway, Fortune, and Times.— Adv. Auction sale for the ladies at Davis Bros., Monday, 11 a. m. and 4 p. m.— Adv. If you would be properly suited with spectacles and eye glasses call o.i Dr. M. Schwab & Son, graduate opticians. 23; Bull street. No charge for examinatii n. EXCEPTIONAL VALUES IN OTJIi HOSIERY DEPARTMENT FOR THIS WEEK. CBOHitl SDUOM 45 dozen Ladies’ Hose iu Solid Blacks, Oxford Grays, Balbriggan and Solid Colors, Seamless Feet, at 15c. a pair. 50 dozen Ladles' Full Regular Made Rose in Solid Colors. Striped Balbriggan and Staiuloss Blacks, in ail sizes, at 25c. a pair. 75 dozen Ladies’ Solid Black Cotton Lisle Thread and Silk Hose, warranted not to Dye or Crock, at 35c.. oOc., 75c.. $1 and $1 50 a pair. One Lot of Misses’ Ribbed Hose, Fast Black, all sizes, at 15c. a pair. One lot of Mi'sea' Stainless Black Hose, French Ribbed, sizes from 5 to Ijv, et 25c. a pair; worth 40c. One lot of Misses’ Solid Colored and Fast Black French Ribbed and Lisle Hose at 35c. a pair; formerly sold at 15c. and 75c. Full line of Misses’ Fast Black Cotton and Lisle Thread Hose, in all sizes, from 35c. to $1 25 a pair. 50 dozen Gentlemen's Balbriggan and Stain- Itcs Black Half Hose at 25c.: worth 37j<£c. Finer Grades in Gentlemen’s Silk Clocked Balbriggan Hose. Solid Colored and Fast Blacks, at 35c., 40c. and 50c. a pair. 137 Broughton St. LUDDEN * BATES 8. M. H. ~ Mr. bay street - BUYS A PIANO. • L “My daughter sail sbe must have anew piano. Wants a—what Lye call ’em-O. a Chickering. *sooor nore. What do I know ibout Pianos? How itiad I know if I get my money's worth.” • ®. “Let me see! There a house her* the name? O.’yes.Lud den* Bates I remeni- L^em— started llp jn about twenty years ago. Someone told me they were selling $500,- 004 of Pianos and Or gans a year.” “A man that has / .... \ been established tweo / .*• ~--t-It* ty years, andean sell / lie /:A ff i7.’..y2j.\’ialr a million a year, I MV- * tsSfeSi nust understand his I mslnees. He couldn't j 'Yy each that point, hr \ m id ling poor Pianos. I'll l/" l, ” Un * e,tes * / Arp. 4. “I've seen 'em, f \ ®n 1 blest if they didn't / - \ sell me a Cbickeringin / ,v fifteen minutes. Acta f A uc/ BsCfh) \ Uy proved to me that 1 fea Jtfe y 1 they saved me money U.. Jby doing it. Satisfied \ aBBST J me I could not buy in York as low. \ //"'■ M-’-'Lato'.y Didn’t know we had y 'Yfsw ’ffz' such a store as theirs in the city.” No Instrument bat (he Best. No Prices but tho Lowest No Methods but the Fairest LUDDEN & BATES S. M. H. FURNITURE. NEW JUST BABY LOT RECEIVED. CARRIAGES. COME AND SEE THEM llfel THE A. ,1. MILLER CO, 171 Broughton Street. DBY UOOJ>9. SPECIAL SALE THIS WEEK. Ladies Muslin Underwear, (Lockstitch.) CALL AND EXAMINE. JACKSON, METZGER & CO., (DASHER'S OLD STAND' ~ WOOD &COAL OF ALL KINDS. DENIS J. MURPHY, TELEPHONE 49. Office 7, Drajtonstreet, Oitiaens’ BaQkHuilli“i THEY m DANDIES.