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TWAS A SMILING EASTER
CHURCH’S AN PEOPLE ALIKS
DECKED IN SPRING GARVSENIS.
Tbe Greatest Easer Day Savannah
Has Ever reen The Churches
Thronged With 'A orshipers and the
Streets Gay With Easter Fash ons.
The Masses, Sermons and Mus c—The
Easter r unday School Festivals.
Easter came bright and smiling, and the
great church festival was joyously cele
brated. The day was perfect and everything
and everybody was in spring dress.
No city in the country can rival Savan
nah in beau y in spring. time, and yesterday
it was at it beet. Nature smiled and men
in Eastor suits and women in Easter dresses
and bonnets smiled back. Everything was
radiant w ith sunshine and gladness.
The morning dawned clear and bright,
and the early services at tba churches drew
crowds of worshipers. After the early
mass at the Cathedral the streets in the
vicinity were thronged with gaily dressed
people. At the 10:30 o'clock and 11 o’clock
services, th ugh, the crowds were the
greatest, and never has Savannah seen a
more brilliant Easter display. The churches
were more richly dressed than ever, the
music was elaborate and the congregations
were out in Easter garments.
The streets, after the morning ser
vices, were a parade of spring fash
ions. In the afternoon Bull street and
the park and the park extension
were thronged with prorr.enaders. airing
their spring linery. The air, toward night,
was a little chilly for light suits, hut it
didn’t stop the promenade, which Kept up
until dark. All in all the day was every
thing that an Easter day could be.
At the Cathedral.
Pontifical high mass was celebrated at
the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist at
10:30 o'clock by Bishop Becker. The music
was according to the programme published
in yesterday’s Morning News, and was
rendered in flue style by a choir of seven
teen voices. Prof. Leo W. Mehrtens pre
sided at the organ. The altars, witn their
decorations of cedars, palms and flowers,
relieved by innumerable lighted candles,
presented a pretty picture. The church was
filled almost to its sitting aud standing
capacity.
The sermon was preached by Rev. Clar
ence E. Wo dtnan of the order of St. Paul
of New York, and was one of the most
brilliaut perorations ever heard in the
cathedral. Frr half an hour the young
clergyman held his auditors spell-bound
with his masterly eloquence, and it was
with regret that they saw him leave the pul
pit. Father Woodman took his text from St.
Mark xvi., 6: “You seek Jeeus of Nazar
eth who was crucified. He is risen; he is
not here.”
* ‘This utterance of the angels of the resur
rection,’" said Father Woodman, “is the key
note of the Easter festival, and the sure
foundation of our hope as Christians. The
pagan world lived in craven fear zf death;
not so much, perhaps, of the agony of death
as of its mystery. How could it "be other
wise? They knew no hereafter—no world
beyond the grave. What would our life be
without trus: in that? It is well symbol
ized by the famous ‘Vision of Mirzah’ in
Addison’s ‘‘Spectator". That vision of a
bridge of three score and ten arches span.
ing the waters of a prodigious tide.
Through the innumerable trap-doors of
this bridge of human life the wayfarers
were seen to drop one by one and to be
swept away by the remorseless tide. ‘How
is man made in vain!’exclaims the specta
tor. ‘How is he given up to misery and
mortality—tortured in life aud swallowed
up in death!’
“Such would our life be without hope in
a resurrection. Our faith declares itself
in the closing words of the Credo:
‘Kxspecto resurrectionem morluorum et
vitam venturi sreculi.' ‘I look for the
resurrection of the dead aud the life of the
world to come.’
“Death aud sin rule no longer. Christ has
conquered them—trampled them under his
feet. We shall live hereafter with the same
bodies and the same souls. ‘Christ being
risen from the dead dleth no more; death
hath no more dominion over him.’ His
resurrection is for ns absolute assurance
that we too shall rise again. Nothing short
of this can be proof positive. But his empty
tomb to-day tells us in accents unmistakable
that our beloved dead shall live. From
every side the trumpet of judgment shall
summon that mighty host. The land and
sea shall give up their dead. All shall bo
delivered from the icy hand of death. Let
this thought brighten cur earthly life; let it
make us brave and happy. The truths of
our Christian faith of all others most glori
ous are those commemorated to-day—the
resurrection of the body, the immortality
ot the soul.”
Father Woodman is a convert to catho
licity from the Episcopal denomination, hav
ing joined thechurch in 1874, after studying
for a year in the general theological semi
nary of the Protosiant Episcopal church in
New York city. On embracing thedoctrines
of the Homan church hn connected himself
with the congregation of St. Raul. He is
one of the most noted aud eloquent orators
in the church in the United States, or,d on
high festivals he is frequently invited to
preaoh in St. Patrick’s cathedral in New
York city. He is a great student of phys
ical science, and the honorary degree of
A. ,M. was conferred on him in 1877 by
Amherst College, and that of Ph. D. by
Manhattan College in 1883.
Vespers were sung at 4 o’clock iu the
aftenvoon. Bishop Becker officiated. The
church was almost as crowded as at the
high mass.
The Easter decorations in the Cathedral
basemeut far surpass anything of a similar
character. The threealiars are beautifully
decorated with natural flowers, and the
walla festooned with sprays of ivy and
smilax. A few paces in advance of the
main altar is a magnificent representation
of the tomb and the risen Christ surm unt
iog it. The effect is wonderfully realistic.
Kev. W. A. McCarthy designed the repre
sentation and decorations, and they speak
admirably for his taste and judgment. The
basement will be kept open every dav in the
week to give the public an opportunity of
viewing the affair.
St Patrick’s Church.
The decorations at St. Patrick’s church
showed off with fine effeot. The altars
were covered with a profusion of white
vases, symbolic of the feast, and upward
of eighty candies lent brilliancy to the
scene. High mass was celebrated at 10:30
o’clock by Father O’Douovau of Boston.
The music was the best over heard in the
sacred edifice. It was the first time Wei
gand’s mass was ever sang in Savannah,
and it was carried through in a manner
which exceeded the fondest anticipations of
even the ohoir. The singing was under the
direction of Miss Ida O'Byrue, who also
presided at the organ. The “Veni Creator”
by Mrs. Altlck, soprano solo, and ohorus,
was well rendered.
The offertory, “Ecce Pania” by Miss
Jo6ie King, W. P. Bailey aud H. A. Dumas
was the feature of the musical servioes,
and was sung in an exquisite manner.
Father McMahon preached the sermon
from St. Mark xvi., 1-7, which
was the same text used by
Father Woodman at the Cathedral,
Father McMahon led hi 9 hearers by elo
quent word pictures from the sorrowful
scenes of Good Fr.day, when Christ was
crucified and the furies of hell let them
selves loose, to the glorious resurrection of
the Savior of the world on Easter morn.
He said in tho death and resurrection of
Chr st the prophecies Lad been fulfilled and
man’s redemption made secure bv a loving
and merciful God. Fat or McMahou was
at his best, and preached an eloquent ser
mon, which was attentively listened to by a
Urge c mgregation.
The singing at the 8:80 o’clock mass was
well rendered by the Sunday school choir,
under the direction of Miss May Walsh.
At 8 o’clock last night Roscwig’s musical
vespers, followed by benediction, were sung.
The body of the church was crowded with
as many people as could be gotten into it
coin'ortably, and the gallery was taxed to
i‘s full capacity. The music" was in keeping
with that of the morning service, and the
singing of “O Salutari* ’ by Mrs. Henry
Altick, acconipani and by the organ and
violin, was one of the finest offer:* of the
well-known soprano. It wss iut*-ndl to
have preaching, but the length c-l tiit respsr
service prevented it.
Christ Cburu*.
A wave of fragranco arcs* 'rem tbs altar
atul the chancel of Christ ohnreh yesterday
morning, and, breaking into mauy cur
rents, swept the perfume of rose* a id jas
mines, lilacs and azalias, to all parts of tht
edifice.
At the head of the mam aislo stood a
handsome floral design, a memorial to Miss
Sadia Gordon. It was over three feet high.
From a largo base of moss nn.i buds arose a
broken column surmounted by a lyre. Iu
front of it were several small baskets of
roses. On either side of the pulpit were
potted azalias so profuse with blooms that
they seemed at a distance like bushes of fire.
The font overflowed with white azalias;
the altar railing was wreathed with moss
and rosebuds, and In the rear of the nltar
other cut flowers were heaped iu prodigal
profusion. Across tho chair a large white
cross was placed, as if dropped there with
out thought, but adding wonderfully to the
entire effect Over the memorial to the
late Duncan Johnston a cross and crown
had bee-i placed. From the corners masses
of bridal roses sent forth their delicate
cdor.
In the main body of the ohurch no at
tempt was mads at doooration. It did not
need any.
Before the organ prelude began the seat
ing capacity of the body of the church was
taxed. The galleries so *n filled, and before
the first part of the musical programme was
at an end fully a hundred persons were stand
ing. The mude, under the direction of
Prof. M. Steward, was fine throughout.
Each member of the choir seemed to enter
fully into the spirit of each number
and of tbe day itself. There was
a cheerful, joyous ring that accorded with
the glad tidings of Easter time. The singers
wore at their best, and tbe exceptionally
well selected programme was rendered
faultle isly. Better Easter music has per
haps never been heard in Savannah nor
more appreciated.
Rev. Robb White’s sermon was a strong
ex|Kitlon of the grounds for belief in the
resurrection of Christ and the future resur
rection of man. His logical reasoning, his
clear cut yet beautiful sentences, that fol
lowed each other in what w s sometimes
almost a rythmical flow, and his fine de
livery, all served to make ihe sermon, like
tho music, one of those rars treats the im
pressions of which ore long lasting.
St. John’s Church.
The services at St. John’s church were of
more than ordinary Interest. The decora
tions were elaborate and the music was fine.
The altar was covered with lilies, aud the
panel above the superalter was a wall of
roses and evergreens. Tho chancel, font,
pulpit aud lectern were each richly dressed.
The church was crowded at tho morning
service, at which the rector, Rev. Charles
H. Strong, preached an impressive sermon
from the t< at: “But it is now made mani
fest by tho appearance of our Saviour
Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death,
and hath brought life and immortality to
light through the gospel.” II Tim. i.; 10.
After the sermon the holv communion
was celebrated. The music by thechurch
choir, composed of Misses Carruthers aud
Jones, Mrs. Walls and Messrs. Rebarer and
Blois, with Mrs. E. B. Burke organist, was
excellent Baum bach's “Te Deum” in E
flat was admirably given. The offertory
was admirably sung by Mr. Blois.
TheJEaster offerings of the congregation
were to pay for the new carpet and pew
cusbious which have just been put in the
church. After the service many of the con
gregation and many from other churches
stopped to admire the decorations, which,
although not as elaborate as they have been
in former years, were superb in taste and
m arrangement.
St. Matthew’s Church.
St. Matthew’s church celebrated the
joyous feast iu au elaborate manner. Tbe
pretty little edifice was decorated in keep
ing with the glad festival. Around the
chancel were ranged large potted plants,
the walls wore hung with palms and
wreaths of laurel leaves, and the altar was
decorated with choice flowers. Morning
services, followed bv tho holy communion,
were held at 11 o’clock. The musical pro
gramme, as published tu yesterday’s Morn
ing tNxwg, was fully rendered, especially
the “Resurrection,” by Mrs. Steele White.
Tho singing as a whole showed a careful
training and dlightful effect. Mr. George H.
Thompson presided at the organ aud
directed tbe mus.c.
Rev. O. P. Fitzimons preached an elo
quent sermon on the “Resurrection.” He
spoke of how Christ had shown by his suf
fering death that it was an end which no
good Christian should fear, but rather as
some’ hing to be looked forward to as tho
beginning of anew existence in the beauti
ful realm of heaven—an existence eternally
joyful. A large congregation was present,
and the chapel was taxed to its utmost to
accommodate the people.
The Lutheran Church.
The decorations at the Lutheran church
were elaborate. In the semicircle of the
chancel entrance were hung five diamonds
made of cedar, the center of each holding u
bouquet of pure white roses. The rail ng and
altar table were covered with flowers and
plants, and each window neld large hot
house plants. Morning services were held
at II o’clock bv Dr. Bowman and Kev. Mr.
Heck of Philadelphia. The music was of
a high order, and the singing of
the offertory, “Christ is Risen,” by Mrs. B.
L. Out’en. with cornet obligato, was ren
dered in fine style, as wts also the “Gloria
in Kxcelsis."
Dr. Bowman preached the serman from
the eighteenth verse of the first chapter of
Revelations: “I am he that liveth aud was
dead; and behold I am alive for evermore,
and have the keep of hell and death.” Tho
preacher haudled his subject in a masterly
manner and was attentively listened to by
a large congregation.
Wesley Monumental Church.
The services at Wesley Monumental
church were impressively commemorative
of the great event which Easter recalk The
church was beautifully decorated. Inside
the altar rail were rows of potted plants,
many of them in bloom. Outside the rail
were banks of moss and evergreen. The
pulpit was covered with bouquets and cut
flowers, and on each side were pots of Easter
lilies in bloom. The effect of the decora
tions wus fine, the handsome in
terior of the church adding to
the efforts of the decorators.
The music was on keeping with the other
services. At the opening the glad anthem,
“Christ the Lord is Risen To-day,” was sung
and after it, the hymn, “Lord, W ben Thou
Didst Actid on High.
A responsive scripture reading was fol
lowed by tho trio, “Praise Ye,” and the
hymn, "Como Yo Saints, Look Here and
Wonder,” and tbe offortorv, “Alleluia'
Christ is Risen." The pastor, Rev. Mr,
Dowman. preached an eloquent sermon
from the text: “Then Bald Jesus
unto them, peace be unto you;
iny Father hath sent me, even so send I
you. And when ho had said this, he
breathed on them and said unto them,
“Receive yo the Holy Ghost.” Bt. John xx.]
21-22. The se mou was a stirring appeal for
the spread of tbe gospel.
The services conclud'd with the hymn “I
Know that My Redeemer Liveth,” and
prayer, followed the Doxology and beno
THE MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1891.
diction. Tne church was crowd dat both
the morning and evening serv.cee. though
tbe latter service had no bearing on the
festival.
Trinity Church.
The decorations at Trinity Methodist
church were chaste and beautiful. Inside
tbe altar rail were groups of potted plants
ami bouquets tastefully arranged. At each
side of the pulpit were climbing rosee in
bloom, and in front of tbe
pulpit was an immense cross of
wild jasmine. The sermon by the pastor,
l’ov. A. J. Jarrell, was from the text:
“Woman, why weeped thou?” The sing
ing was a feature of the service and was
rendered by the choir, consisting of Mrs.
W. C. Lyon. Mrs. C. B. Mal’ette and
Messrs. J. G. and W. E. Swanston, with
Miss Mamie Lyon organist.
First Baptist Church.
There were uo special Easter services at
the First Baptist church, but in connection
with tbe regular morning servioes a memo
rial service in memory of Rev. Dr. James
11. DeVotie, the distinguished Baptist
divine, who recently died in Griffin, was
held. Mr. F. D. Blood worth delivered a
memorial address. In which he reviewed
the lemarkable life of Dr. DeVotie, and
Rev. Dr. Holmes, in a brief discourse, paid
a lofty tribute to the memory of the dead
olergyman.
The music by the chnrch choir, under the
direction of Mr3. Gustin, was a feature of
tne service.
Sacred Heart Church.
A high mass was celebrated at tbe Sacred
Heart church at 10:30 o’clock by Father
Patrick. Fiske’s moss was sung in fine style
bv a choir of five voices, under the direction
of Miss Maggie O’Brien. The church was
tastily decorated with ivy, smilax and nat
ural flowers. Father William preached
from St. Mark, xvi., 6, and delivered an
eloquent address on the lessons of Christ’s
resurrection.
Bt. Benedict's church.
St. Benedict’s Colored Catholic eburo
was neatly decorated, and high mass was
celebrated at 10:30 o’oiook by Rev. George
Leslie, who also preaohed from the gospel of
Bt. Mark on the resurrection. The music
was the best heard in the church since its
dedication. Coneone’s mass in F was sung
by a trained choir of nine v does, under tbe
lead ersbip of Prof. W. T. Heirs.
The New- Cuurch.
Tho services at the New Jerusalem church
on Drayton street were commemorative of
the birth of Christ, and were of an interest
ing character. The pastor. Rev. J. B.
Spiers, preached at morning services on the
“ Incarnation, Death and "Resurrection ot
Our Lord,” aud at the night service on
“The Resurrection of the body—The Lord
and Man.” Both services were of an in
teresting character.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
The Easter Festivals of St. John’s,
Christ and St. Matthew's Churches.
St. John’s Sunday school Easter festival
took place at 7:30 o’clock last night. The
church was crowded, as it is at every festi
val celebration. The decorations were essen
tially the same as at tho morning service,
and they were admired by many who were
unable to attend the servioes, but who
visited the church during the afternoon and
at the Sunday school festival.
St. John’s Easter fostivals have always
been remarkable for tho beauty of the ex
ercises and the singing by the Sunday
school. The school entered the ohurch from
the Sunday school rcom by classes, ucconi'
panted by the teachers, aud singing the
processional hymn, “We March, We March
to Victory.” It was a pretty sight as the
300 obildren marched up and down the
aislei, with silken Easter banners of every
color aud richly decorated, waving, and
singing with cheerful, hearty voices.
• After the processional the Lord’s prayer
and tbe collects for the day were recited,
and then came the carols. First the school
caroled "Jesus lives! No longer now can
tbv terrors, Death, appall us,” and then the
infant class sweetly sang, “Now the Burst
ing Spring Awakes,” followed by the
chorus :
Hing the chimes, ring the chimes!
Easter day, happy day I
Ring the chimes, nil< the chimes!
Blessed Easter day!
The presentation of banners and class
offerings then took place. During the pre
sentation St. John’s choir chanted an Easter
anthem. The oarol, "Easier bells, chime
tho lay, Christ the Lord has risen to-day,”
was then sung.
The object lesson and tbe Eaeter”cate
ehism by the rector followed and were an
interesting part of the exercises. Tbe
school then caroled t’ o Easter message, “I
heard a sweet message one leautiful morn.”
This was followed by the chanting of the
Apostle’s creed, and the carol, "Sing, Happy
Voices,” concluding with the prayer hymn,
"Jesus Meek and Gentle,” sung kneeling.
Tbe benediction concluded the exercises,
and the school marched from the church
back to the Sunday school room singing the
recessional hymn.
After the exercises hundreds of people in
spected and admired the rich decorations of
ihe chancel and altar aud the Eastor ban
ners.
Carist Church Sunday School.
At the Sunday school festival of Christ
church at 5 o’clock the church was crowded.
As iu the morning, mauy were unable tose
cure seats. Not only wero tbe side aisles
filled, but many late comers blocked up the
en‘ranee corridor.
Sweetly sin ging tbe processional hymn—
On our way rejoicing.
As we homeward move.
Hearken to our praises,
O, thou Hod of love—
tho childreu marched up the side
aisles and then countermarched along the
broad center one. Each class was headed
by its standard bearer. The clear outburst
of joyful music, the moving host, the flying
banners, the expectant spectators, made a
pretty spectacle that was much admired by
those fortunate enough to look down upon
it from the gallery.
After the Lord’s Prayer and collects aDd
tbe recitation of the Nicene Creed a beauti
ful Easter anthem was rendered. Then
came another sweet song. “Tho Roseate
Hues of Early Dawn,” followed by an ad
dress from Rev. Robb White. In the
simplest language he explained the trne
meaning of the resurrection of Christ in its
bearing upon each person. Then “Deck the
Altai ” was sung by the school, and the pre
sentation of offerings began. As each class
was called and its motto announced by
Supt, Lebey it marched to the chancel,
where the banner and the offering were
taken.
The banners, all of whioh were adorned
with flowers, were artistically grouped be
hind the altar railing, aud, together with
the flower decorations already there, made
an exquisitely picturesque effect.
The offerings were large. Most of the
classes have a name, such as the Crusaders,
tho King’s Daughters, or the Followers of
Jesus, and an appropriate motto. The
teachers are as follows: Miss Kollock,
Mies Besue Johnston, Mr. W. Gor
don Harrison, Miss Fannie Hender
son, Mrs. Charles Ellis, Miss
Viola Kennedy, Mi s Lizzie Henders-'n,
Miss Page Wilder, Miss P. H. Elliott, Miss
M. G. Thomas, Miss Gulie Lawton, Miss
E. G. Haskell. Miss M. B. Wbitebe and. Miss
Sagurs, Miss Annie Willink. Miss E. L. Bee,
Miss May Ellis, Mrs. Fleetwood, Mrs. Wal
den and Mrs. Waring.
Iu an interlude on tbe presentation
“Christ the Lord is Risen” was sung.
Several songs followed before the benedic
tion was pronounced. At the close tho classes
marched out singing the recessional.
The organ was supplemented by the
cornet. Many persons remained to examine
the docoration-. Tbe flowers will to-mor
row brighten mauy sick rooms.
The Lutheran Sunday School.
The Evangel ice. Lutheran Sunday school
celebrated its 63d anniversary and also held
its Easter festival last night. The church
was crowded far beyond comfort with
childrea and members of the church and of
other congregatin'.*.
The exercises were of more than ordinary
interest. The floral decorations in the mam
were the same as those at the morning ser
vice. In connection with tbe anniversary
and festival exercises. a special
decoration was arranged to
illustrate the object lesson, wh.ch was a
part of the programme.
The school assembled in the Sandays chool
room and marched into the church singing
the , rocessionalbymu,“Awakel Awake! the
Master now is calling.” Tins was followed
bv the order of service, tbe Gloria Patri and
the Eyrie, followed by the song, "Welcome
O Easter Tide!” Ibe Apostles’ Creed was
recited, and after it tbe infant class very
sweetly sang, "Clap Your Hands for Joy.”
A responsive reading by Supt W. S. King
and the school followed, and after it the
song, “Joy and Gladness,” was suug. The
superintendent then presented his report,
and ir was followed by tbe carol, “Sweet
Easter Bells.”
The object lessm was the most interesting
part of tbe exerc.ses. In the center of tbe
pulpit platform was an immense imitation
rock, around the base of which were banks
of moss aud evergreens. Scriptural verse*
were recited by member* of the school, and
at each veise a letter was placed
upon the rock until the
words "Our Refuse” were formed.
Tbe recitations continued, snd block by
block, stone by stone an immense oross was
built upon tbe rock, each stone bearing an
inscriptions! letter. When the cross was
finished it bore the words “Rock of Ages,”
and the whole inscription on the cross aud
rock was, "Rock of Ages,
Our Refuge.” Tbe church was
then darkened snd the illuminated figure
of our Savior on tbe stained glass win low
of the chancel was brought out in relief,
giving the appearance of bis surveying the
seen* as he ascended from the earth.
Dr. Bowman made a short address in con
nection with the lesson and applied its
teachings. Then followed the closing exer
cises.
8t- Matthew's Sunday School.
The Easter festival of the Bt. Matthew’s
Sunday school was the crowning event of
the day’s celebration at the little church.
Tho services began at 8 o’clocx last night,
and were of the most interesting character.
The edifice was packed from the chancel
rail to the doors. Eighteen classes of about
180 children, dressed appropriately for the
occasion and bearing beautiful s Len ban
ners, occupied the main and side aisles, and
the soene was impressive in the extreme,
especially when the childish voices were
raised m song.
Tbe exercises opened with the singing of
the processional, “Let the Merry Church
Bells Ring,, 1 ’ followed by the “Alleluia.”
The Lord’s prayer and collects were next
recited. Tlaea came the Easter carol and
the Apostles’ Creed. The superintendent’s
report being next in order, Rev. Mr. Fitz
simons made a few remarks.
“I appear to-night,” said he, “in the two
fold capacity of pastor and superintendent,
and tho oniy report I have to make to you
on the Sunday school is to refer you to the
scene which you now look upou—a scene
worthy for the angels to behold. The only
complaint I have to make is that the
founders of St. Matthews did not make the
chapel large enough. It is hardly capable
of accommodating the growing Sunday
school.”
Mr. Fitzsimons urged upon parents the
necessity of having their children attend
the Sunday sc 00l as a duty which they
• wed to themsslves and God, “for,” said he,
"it is to these young childreu that the
church must look for future support. If
they are traiued properly in their childhood
days in religious matters they will grow up
stanch members of their faith and God
fearing Christiana" The pastor concluded
by congiatulating the congregation on the
beautiful consummation of the Easter fes
tivities.
Another carol was sung, after which the
olasses made their Easter offerings of
flowers and money and rauged the banners
around the altar. The singing of “I’m a
Pilgrim; I’m a Stranger" was the feat
ure of the occasion. After several carols
had been Bung the benediction was pro
nounced by the rector and the services were
brought to a close by the singing of the
recessional “Hark, Hark! My Soul, Angelio
Songs Are Swelling.”
ao START A MISSION.
Christ Church to Organiza One in the
Southeastern Part of the City.
Christ church expects to establish a mis
sion soon id the district east of Henry and
Abercorrt Street*. That part of the city is
said to contain 850 houses and about twenty
two places where intoxicants are sold, and
to have a large population of childriy'.
There is no Episcopal church in that sectifli
of the city and it is believed that one wouvj
do a good work there.
In connection with the mission it is pro
posed to start industrial classes for boys and
girl* and a class for mothers on a plan that
has been successful in England. The neces
sary money will probably soon be secured
aud the mission instituted. There is some
talks of its being made a memorial to the
late Bishop Beckwith.
A COUNCIL OF BISHOPS.
Roman Catholic Prelates to Meet Here
on April 14.
Tbe council of the Roman Catholic
bishops of the archdiocese of Baltimore,
which has already been mentioned in the
Morning News, will be held at the Cathe
dral of St. J ohn the Baptist in this city April
14. Cardinal Gibbons will preside.
The council will discuss matters of gen
eral interest to the church in this section of
the country.
On Wednesday night. April 15, the visit:
ing prelates will be tendered a reoeption by
the Catholio Library Association in the
parlors of its handsome hall. An orchestra
will be in attendance, and several hundred
invitations will be sent out to citizens.
This council will be an event in Catholic
circles, as it ia the first time such a meeting
will be held in Savannah, and also the first
visit of Cardinal Gibbons to Savanuah since
bis elevation to the sacred college.
THE REGIMENT’S FAIR.
All tho Companies Working Hard to
Make It a Success.
The Regimental fair will open at Catholic
Library Hall next Monday night. All of
the companies of the regiment are working
hard to make the fair a success, and from
present indications they will do it. Numerous
donations, both in cash aud valuable articles,
have already been received.
The Irish Jasper Greens are especially
active in the undertaking, and the corpi is
being ablv assisted in its efforts by over
fifty lady friends. The work of erecting
the tables and booths and decorating the
hall will be begun on Saturday.
They 'Wanted Pantaloons.
Two little negro boys made an enterpris
ing scoop in Altmayer’s night before last.
They sneaked into the store and into the
clothing department on tho second floor and
were making their exit with five pairs of
pantaloons when they were captured. They
were taken into the cashier’b gallery, but
watched their chance, and, jumping over
the railing, got out of tbe store and escaped.
People who value time always use Dr. Bull’s
Count) Syrup to get rid of a cold.
Salvation Oil, the great pain-eradicator, cures
rheumatism nn 1 neuralgia. 23 cants.—.-Id.
Children’s and Beys’ Easter Suits at Ap
pel & Schaul’s new store, 159 Broughton
street.—Ad.
BAKING POWDER.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. S. Gov’t Report, Aug. 17, 1889.
jfovfrl Baking
l Powder
ABSOLUTELY PURE
FOUR LOST irt PANIC.
THR7E DECK HANDS AND A FIRE
MAN D OWNED.
The Farmer Blows a Hole in H>r
Eoiler on Her Trip From Brunswick
to Doboy and Causes a Panic Among
the Crew-Six Men go Overboard—
A Passenger and One of the Crew
Rescued and the Other 3 Lost—The
Ciuaecf the Expl slon Unexplained—
The Captain and Engineer’s fctories
of the Disaster.
The steamer Farmer, of the Georgia and
Florida Inland Steamboat Company, on
her return trip to Savannah from Fernan
diaa, via Brunswick, night before last blew
a hole in her boiler, and three negro deck
hands and a negro fireman jumped over
heard and were drowned.
The steamer was about a mile from Do
boy, between Darien aud Doboy, when the
accident occurred, and was about to blow
her whistle as a signal to preDare for land
ing.
THE LOST. j -"'- -
The names of the lost are: ~ G?
Jkff Mills, deck hand.
William Anderson, deck hand. Pp
Stephen Harris, deck hand.
Jack Watson, fireman. '
F. Farrs, a white passenger, and Abe
Brisbee, a colored deck nand, were rescued
by the Farmer’s boat and were got aboard
all right.
The Farmer was towed to Savannah yes
terday morning.
Capt. W. C. White, who was in command
of the Farmer, said that the crew was be
low at supper at the time of the ac
o.dent, and the steamer had just
slowed down while nearing Doboy. It
was quite dark, the moon not having risen.
There was hardly any noise on board when
all of a sudden a dull rushing sound was
heard by those on the upper deck, coraiug
from the boiler room, followed almost im
mediately by the cry from below of “Men
overboard.”
searching for the lost men.
The steamer was brought up and the boat
lowered, which occupied about, two min
utes’ time. The boat was manned by John
Dennison, an old and experienced sailor,
who was acting mate, and the pilot, Rich
ard Robinson. Tbev searched the locality
for some time and found Barrs in an ex
hausted condition, struggling in the
water and chilled from the
cold. He wa9 hauled into
the boat. Brisbee was fouud standing in
the mud of the marsh where he had swam,
and was taken in the boat, whioh returned
to the Farmer and the rescued meu were
put aboard. The boat then resumed the
search, but failed to find any trace of the
others who are missing from the steamer.
In the meantime Capt. White had all
hands called forward, aud it was found that
four deck hands and ths fireman were still
missing. The marsh was about 150 feet
away and the men, if they had been able to
swim, could have easily reached it, but it is
hardly probable that they did, as they
would have heard the hailing of the
searching party and those on the steamer,
as she remained about the spot fully an
hour and a half after the accident. " The
tug Jacob l’aulsen was hailed by the cap
tain, and was asked to tow the steamer to
Snwannaii, which she did, arriving here
about 9 o’clock yesterday morning. The
Paulsen was on her return from Darien,
where she had towed the schooner Jonathan
May.
A nOLE IN THE PORT BOILER.
Capt. White says that on examination he
found a hole about a foot square blown in
the lower part of the steamer’s port boiler,
the escaping steam and water making the
rushing sound which was heard on the
upper deck, no other noise having been
heard by any one above. The deck hands
were eating their supper on the lower deck
near the engines, and when the noise
made by the escaping steam reached them
they became panic-etricken aud rushed to
the guards ou the starboard side of the
steamer, carrying Barrs and Watson, the
lost fireman, with them iu their rush to get
overboard.
While in the wr‘er Barrs had a terrible
struggle with one of the frightened deck
hands to loosen the latter’s hold of him,
which quite exhausted him. He believes
the negroes succumbed to the cold and were
drowned. Barrs wa3 taken on at Bruns
wick through the kindness of Capt. White
in giving him a free passage to Savannah,
he being in quest of work.
THE ENGINEER’S STORY.
Engineer Thomas Walton said that he
was standing about midway between the
port boiler and the starboard engine, within
a few feet of the boiler, when the hole was
blown in it, and for several seconds, from
the peculiar noise, it appeared to him as if
a tube had burst and was leaking, which
often occurs. In a tew seconds he was
enveloped ia a cloud of steam, the
water flying all over the deck
and into the fire, scattertng it in every di
rection, and increasing the cloud of vapor.
The negro deckhands who were sitting
around on the b rrels of rosin made a rush
to the guards at the first noise, which pre
ceded the escaping steam, and went over
board, carrying with them Barrs and
Watson, who were standing within a few
feet of the boiler on the starboard side.
SEIZED WITH A PANIC.
Had the frightened meu kept their places
without becoming panic-stricken not one
would have been injured. While the
engineer was enveloped in the vapor he was
not even scalded on any part of the body.
The fire was blown out among the cotton,
and he immediately turned his attention to
the cargo, about fifty balea of which
were forward. Some cf the cotton was
searched before the hose could be got out
and water turned on, but the fire was put
out before much damage was done. The
cargo, however, was covered with dust and
dirt, raised from the decks by the rushing
steam.
The engineer said the hole was blown In
the second sheet of the boiler, about four !
feet from the forward end and half way up
between the bottom and water line, and
was about a foot square, possibly a little
larger. The water was about twelve inches
on the top of tubes, us shown by the glass
gauge above the three other gauges. The
boiler was carrying seventy pouuds pres
sure of steam, which is not near what is
usually carried.
THE EXPLOSION UNEXPLAINED.
A short while before the accident the
boiler had ninety pounds of pressure. The
engineer knew of no reason for the ex
plosion except that where the break oc
curred the plate bere the appearance of
having crystallized, as it did not appear to
be thin at thit point. The boilers were in
spected last May in the Charleiton district
and were apparently iu fine condition. The
engineer was allowed to carry 110 pounds
pressure, and when the accident occurred
she was not carrying within forty pounds
of the limit.
Nothing is kuown of the lost deck hands
and firemen, whether they bod families or
not or where they belonged, as they had
onW- been on the steamer one or two trips.
The Farmer will be laid up a 6bort while
repairing, and an investigation will be made
by the inspectors here into the causes of
the accident. Maj. C. Williams, agent
of the steamer, has made arrangements for
the handling of the business of the line, and
will probably send out the steamer Progress
to-day on the regular schedule.
LOCAL PERSONAL.
C. tV. Morill of Macon is at the Pula'ki.
Jeff J. Foote of Atlanta is at the Screven.
Paul Hoffman of Baltimore is at the De
Soto.
W. T. Crenshaw of Atlanta is at the De
Soto.
J. R. Sanford of Atlanta is at the De
Soto.
Miss Ada Beck is visiting Mrs. Dr. Daniel
Hoppg.
J. B. Clarke of Toronto, Canada, is at the
De Soto.
John Rots of Griffin is a guest of the
Pulaski.
F. Caveman of Cincinnati is at the
Pulaski.
John Wilcox of Norman dale is at the
Pulaski.
Ed Womack of Brunswick is a guest cf
the Pulaski.
A. M. Bangs of Charleston is registered at
the Pulaski.
E. T. Smith of Beloit, Wis,, is a guest of
the De Soto.
J. A. Symmes of Sherbrooke, Canada, is
at the Bcreven.
F. A. Cosgrove of New York is registered
at the De Soto.
Walter G. Coleman of Jacksonville, Fla.,
is at the De Soto.
A. W. Blue of Fort Ogden, Fla., is stop
ping at the Pulaski.
John Richard of Newark, N. J,, is stop
ping at the De Soto.
C. B. Parker and wife of Mcßae are
guests of the Screven.
W. G. Farmer of Wilmington, N. C., Is
a guest of the De Soto.
Miss Jennie Ward has returned from a
three weeks’ visit to Columbus.
The S. T. A. Guards will give an Easter
hop at Catholic library hall to-night.
Gen. Stephenson of the National Soldiers’
Home of Maine, accompauied by his daugh
ter, is at the De Soto.
Thomas J. Quinlan of Boston, who has
been in the city for several weeks superin
tending the erection of the new organ in
Christ church, left yesterday morning for
Cincinnati, where he goes to set up an organ
for the Mount Auburn Presbyterian church.
AT TBE Y. M. C. A.
The Ladies’ Auxiliary to Meet This
Afternoon.
A special meeting of the ladies’ auxiliary
will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o’clock
in the parlors of the association.
I SC. E. Bolton, in his lecture on “Reunited
Germany and Heroic Louise,” gives an idea
of the country through Germany. His
views are clearly cut, with vivid representa
tions of Rhine Castles, Heidleberg, Cologne
and its cathedrals, Berlin and its royal
palaces, and many other places. Mr. Bol
ten appeals to the understanding, and a
listener is sensible of having actually seen
something himself.
CITY BREVITIES.
An extra meeting of Solomon’s Lodge No.
1, F. and A. M., will be held tc-uight.
A sneak thief walked into Dr. Nichols’
office Saturday, when the docror was ab
sent, and carried off a eostly table cover.
Stock for Sale.
See advertisement of ten large draft
mules and horses for sale by Denis J. Mur
phy ia special notice column.
TCE ORLANDO RECORD PRIZFS.
A Great Opportunity for Students of
Philology.
One prize of *5 in gold will be paid to the
person who will send to the publisher of the
Orlando Record, the greatest number of
words formed from the words “The Orlando
Daily Record.”
A second prize of §2 50 will be given for
the second longest list.
A third prize off 150 for the third longest
RULES OF THE CONTEST.
1. Persons who are not already sub
scribers must send the price of oue month’s
subscription to the daily, £0 cents, or of one
year, sl, to the weekly, with their list of
words. 2. Only English words, and no
proper names, must be used. S. Write only
on oua side of the paper and use ink.
4. All words upon manuscript sent iii
must be upon separate lines and each
word must be numbered. 5. Any letter can
b 9 used in the forming of a word as many
times as it occurs in the four words of the
contest. 6. Only one person in a family
where the paper is taken is allowed to com
pete, that is one person to each subscription.
7. The papers of contestants must reach the
Record, office on or before April 7.
Address all communications
James Irvins Crabbk,
Pubr The Record, Orlando, Fia.
Easter Offering for Men, Boys and Chil
dren at Appel G Schaul’s new quarters, 159
Broughton street.— Ad.
The handsomest store in the United
States. Appel & Schaul, 159 Broughton
street, next to Sternberg’s jewelry estab
lishment.—Ad.
Artists’ Materials, all kinds, at M. T Tav.
lo’r 135 York street. -Ad. '
Kayton's Oil of Life, the greatest lini
ment in the world for all aches and pains.
Appel & Sohaul have moved into their
handsome new quarters, 159 Broughton
street, with an entire new and fresh stock
159 Broughton street.—Ad.
PLAZ \ HOTEL,
Located at mam entrance to Central park,
and fronting on Fifth avenue and Fifty
eighth and Fifty-ninth streets, New York.
The hotel is absolutely fire proof. Con
ducted on American and European plans.
— Ad. F. a. Hammond.
Wanted, traveling agents for the state of
Georgia for the United States Accident In
surance Company. Apply in person or bv
letter to W.G. Paschall or W. J. Willing'-
ham, Jr., superintendents of agents.
Atlanta, Ga Ad.
Have you seen Appel & Schaul’a new
store, 159 Broughton street I— Ad.
LODDEN * BATES 8. M. a.
Oor Annual Ronad-Cp
That is to say, our stock
taking is about to begin, ana
and if you have any idea of
buying a PIANO or ORGAN
now is your opportunity.
We would be glad to re
duce the number of our
Chickering, Mason & Ham
lin, Mathushek and Sterling
Pianos and Organs before
inventory—and can show
you some excellent bar.
gains in these unrivaled in*
struments. A full guar
tee and free stool and cover
with every sale.
LUDDEN & BATES
Southern Music House.
DRY GOODS.
Spring Mss Falifics
CROHAN & DOONER,
137 BROUGHTON ST.
FEATHER-WEIGHT. CHEVIOT, PRINCESS.
SURAH, SICILIAN AND HENRIETTA
CLOTHS IN ALL THE
NEW TINTS.
131 ac k Gr oocl s,
Grenadines In Polka Dot, Striped and Bro
ceded Designs, Chantilly and Guipure, Skirt
ingK.Flouncmgs and All Over Laces, Drape and
Fish .Nets, new aud exclusive designs.
Priestley’s Mourning Goods.
silks.
Black Gros Grain, Faille and Surah Silks.
Black, White and Solid Color China Silks
Clored Surah Silks in every shade.
' y v\j r Qi sUtl C3-oods.
American, French and Scotch Zephyrs,
Satines. Outing Cloths, Cashimariaes, etc.
ORPHAN A DOONFH
UOAL AND WOOD.
Coal, Wood,
Lime, Cement and Plaster.
DEMIS J. MURPHY.
Office 5 Drayton: Telephone 43.
COAL AND WOOD
OF ALL KINDS AND SIZES PROMPTLY
DELIVERED
3D- IR,. TiLomas,
111 Bay St. West Broad St. Wharves,
Tklbphonb No. 69.
LUMBER.
McCauley, Stillwell & Cos.,
Yellow Pine Lumber,
ROUGH OR DRESSED.
Planing Mill, yard and office,Gwinnett street
east of 8., F. and W. Ry.
Dressed Flooring, Ceiling, Mouldings, Weath
erboarding, Shingles, Lathes, Etc;
Estimates furnished and prompt delivery
gua anteed.
CHINA SILKS, ETC
Jackson, Metzger & Ca
1 o
Will offer bargains for this week in
Irish and German
LINENS
TABLE DAMASK by the yard and in sets.
NAPKINS, DOYLIES and TOWELS.
SHEETINGS and PILLOW CASING.
GROCERIES.
PULVERIZED COFFEE
For the “One Minute Coffee Pst.”
A fresh Supply just received in 21b end 31k
airtight cans; also by the pound.
PULVERIZED RIO. PULVERIZED JAVA,
PULVERIZED MOCHA AND JAVA Together
Also GREEN. ROASTED AND REGULARLY
GROUND COFFEES.
We handle only fine Coffees, unsurpassed ft*
their excellent flavor, and guaranteed free trout
any adulteration when ground or pulverized.
A. M. & C, W, WESR
\YERCHANTS, manufacturers, meraba,'**
i” 1 corporations, and all others in need <*
printing, lithographing, and blank books
have their orders promptly filled, at noodgJS
at the MORNING NEWS FEW®**
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