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i Wa KHMTVAtVPHa ii't iwn decorations In completeness and variety were equal to the Sabbath School, Mr. s. M. Giddlnga. The programme opened with the singing by the school and con EASTER: Easter celebration may take its place in equal favor with Christmas, it is only necessary that tho members of the various sects, and persons MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 14, 1873.

the Coroner's jury, and the various pastors evince a disposition to join in a series of union meetings, from which snob, a revival may re suit aB will greatly promote the spiritual prosperity of 'all the churches. It is to be hoped that our Brooklyn brethren will come to this week's work in a better frame of mind, resolved to avoid acrimony, and to make a speedy end of the unpleasant and unprofitable business in which they are engaged. Tbe East Side Lands and tbe ExliiM tlon of 1883. Two months hence a convention of the Governors of the various States will be held, to take some action upon the World's Fair, to be hold in New York or its neighborhood in the year 1883. It is only three years since the Centennial Exhibition was held In Philadelphia, and the lessons learned from that undertaking are fresh ein the public mind.

One thing is so evident that it hardly needs to be pointed ont just now, namely, that the choice of a spot for the Exhibition, while the historic associations clustering around it gaVe it some sort of justification, was by no means the most favorable "for the purposes. Independence Hall and the cracked bell are superior ar ticles of patriotic property, but Philadelphia is not the place to hold a World's Fair it is not in any sense a metropolis. The World's Mr. 3. Van Kuron; a chorus with Mr.

Morgan at tho organ; a song by Miss WiBclnson and a cornet solo by Mr, Arbuokle. It ended with an address by the Rov. Dr. John H. Vinoent, whoso remarks at any time are always of Interest and demand attention.

Tho real feature of tho service, musically considered, waa a cantata of tho resurrection to music arranged by the lato Otto Fox, formerly organist of the church. It oponed with tha chorus "Our Easter Triumph," sung by the school. In. the solos and send choruses Miss Wilkinson, Don niston and tho boy choir sustained tho loading porta. At intervals there were chorus rendered by the school and church choir combined.

As a whole tho cantata was rendered with splondid effect. Part third, embracing several vocal solos and duets, hymns by the school and a cornet and baritone duet by Carl Sohat and F. DlUer, concluded (ha exercises. As tbe congregation passed out the school sang a final chorus, "Praiso for His Excellent Greatness." A fine iUmninataa programme, which was greatly admired for Its artiBtio finish, was furnished for the occasion by tho Superintendents, Messrs. Josoyh S.

Knapp and John F. Dettmar. ST. mart's b. c.

chubch, e. d. At St. Mary's Ohurch of the Immaculate Conception in Leonard street, of which the Bev. Father Crlmmius is pastor, an extensive array of flowers and lighted candelabra, upon and about the altar and sanctuary, lout attraction to the impressive services of tho The edifice was well filled by the hundreds of earnest com munlcauts in attendance.

Following tho ten o'cloc mass Father Crimmins preached a powerful sormon on the resurrection, urging upon hia hearers the appropriateness of renewing their vows on this tho anniversary of tho Saviour's sacrifice for mankind. Tho musical programme was excellently rsudeced by the quart choir, assisted by a good chorus. HOLY TKrNITr CHURCH, e. d. This being the principal Gorman Catholic Church in tho Eastern District there was a vast concourse of wor Bhlpers in almost constant attendance at each of tho foiir masses in the morning.

At the ten o'clock service the Rev. Fathor Michael May, Vicar General of the Diocese of Long Island, celebrated high mass. Zunglo's mass was that choson to bo sung on this occasion. Tho floral display, if possible, exceeded that of any preceding year, while the illtiminatlou by seeming myriads of caudles and gas Jots, presented a graud spectacle. The Union Guard, in uniform, participated in the exercises of tho day, the members taking position at cither side of the altar.

A vesper servico was hold at three o'clock lu the afternoon. ALL SOULS' P. B. SU.VD.vr scuoon. Last ovening tho Sunday School attached to All Souls' Universalist Church, In South Ninth street, engage in a that hour evory Boat in the fine edifice was ocoupiod, and many visitors had to content themselves with standing room.

musio, of courae, formed, one of the special features of the Easter, programme, and was remarkably good, the solo voices being well supported1 uj uioiargu anu weu trainea volunteer choir. The services oponod with the singing of the processional hymn, "Christ tho Lord la risen to day," which was followed by the opening anthom, "Christ Is risen irom tne ueaa." through the regular morning servicos woro tho following musical selections Anthem, "Thoy have taken away my Lord," "Now upon the first day of the week," and the hymn "Ten thousand times ten tier. Dr. Schenck and Bev, Mr. Perkins offloiated, and the former delivered a typical Easter discourse.

In the afternoon there was a baptism of infants and adults, and in the evening the Easter festival and 'missionary anniversary of the Sunday School was celebrated. This proved the most interesting if not tho most impressive portion of the day's elaborate programme, and was perhaps, the most suocessf ul Sunday School anniversary which has ever taken place in tho ohurch. The children sang several gladsome hymns, and a brief address was delivered by the pastor. OBAOE P. E.

OHUBOH, The services at this church yesterday morning wore attended by a large and select congregation of worshipers, and at no other Episcopal church were the floral decorations more profuse or beautiful. Smllax, tube roses, tea roses and other choice flowers were abundantly and tastefully distributed in the chancel and the effect was most pleasing to tho eye. The fine quartet, composed of Miss Beardsley, soprano; Miss Wood, contralto; Mr. Whittaker, tenor.and Mr.Cameron, basso, was strengthened by a chorus of twenty voices and the well selected musical programme was effectively and pleasingly rendered. opening anthem was "Resurrection" the chorus being from Neukomm'B "Easter Morning." Among the choice musical selections were the "Jubilate, of Iwelfth Mass (Mozart), "King.

oU Glorious," Bix parts, and the "Strife is The Easter sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. W. A. Snively, the pastor.

In the afternoon, the Sunday School cele brated their annual festival with appropriate exercises. HOLY TRINITY P. E. CHURCH. At tho sunrise service In Holy Trinity yesterday morn ing there was a large congregation.

Tho interior of the splendid edifice was tastefully decorated with flowers. The chancel was ablaze with light. Right in the centre over tho Communion table was a large cross of gas jets, and in various places other figures similarly formed attracted the eye. The twinkling of the small jets gave a peculiarly dazzling effect to tho Bceue, and the light fell on all below in an uncertain, fitful flood. The rest of the edifice being in comparative Bhade, the effect was greatly heightened, and as one entered the front door and gazed toward tho altar, the view was exceeding beautiful.

Right above the communion tablo and resting on it, with a slight inclination forward, was a floral cross of enormous size, composed of calla lilies, rosos, camellias, tuboroses and other flowers, with a background of green. On each side of tho oroes rested a magnificent bouquet of rare flowers, tastefully ar ranged. On the floor at each Bide of tho chancel were growing flowers of various kinds, interspersed with splendid foliage. Amid all this fine floral display the banners showed to advantage, and the beauty of the sceno was aided by the clorgymon as they moved about in their surplices. Tho singing was highly effectivo.

At the service at eleven o'clock, the building was filled. Tho Det ttngen Te Deum, by Handel, was grandly rendered and tho whole servico of song was in keeping. The Rev. Dr. Hall preached an appropriate sermon.

The sopranos were Mrs. A. B. Furlong and Mrs. J.

A Van Nostrand; alto, Mrs. J. K. Draper tonor, Mr. A.

B. Furlong bass, Mr. H. S. Brown.

The chorus consisted of thirty nve voices. At tho afternoon service there was a fidl congregation and the music was appropriate. OHBI8T P. E. CHUBOH.

The sorvicos yesterday at Christ Church, P. on Clinton and Harrison streets, of which the Rev. Dr. Bancroft iB rector, wero highly Interesting. Tho morning congregation filled tho building.

The flowers in the chancel wore beautiful, and arranged in attractive forms. The muBio selected was of an unusually high order, and the rendering such aa was to be expected from so able a oholr. Dudley Buck's Easter anthem. "Christ our Passover," waa given With splondid effect. The rector preached a sermon in accordance with the season.

In the afternoon the iEoster festival of the Sunday School was celebrated. The children sang many sweet hymns and suitable addresses wore mado. OHUBOH OF THE SAOBED HEABT, The Easter musio at tho Church of tho Sacred Heart was rendered under the direction of Mr. A. Jantz.

organist, in a pleasing and attractive manner by a well drilled quartet and chorus. The following are particularly worthy of mention Morning sorvices, General! 's "Gloria, by chorus. "Qui Tollis," trio, by MIbs Lan non, soprano; Mr. J. Taylor, tenor; Mr.

Emile Coletti, basso. "Bonedictus," Weber, in Miss Lannon, so prano; Miss Grace, alto; Mr. Taylor and Mr. Coletti. tenor and bass.

At tho orening service, Nini's Vesper; "Gloria Patri," from Millard's "Laudato," quartet, with miss Hearn as alto soprano, tenor and bass as above. Begina Cosli," duet, for soprano and alto Misses Lannon aud Grace and chorus, "Lambilotti." "Madre dol Sommo Amore," trio. Salutaris," Matti, bass solo by Mr. Coletti. NEW YORK AVENUE M.

E. OHURCH. In addition to tho usual hymns in the morning ser vices in the Now York avenue M. E. Church, the choir a double quartet, sang, after the organ prelude, Jack son's "Te Deum," and during the offertory the "Jubilate," by Dudley Buck.

The soprano solo in the latter was admirably sung by MIbs Christiana Edwards, and tho singing of Mrs. and Miss Fields In the "Te Deum" was fine. Tho choir has been organized now for nearly threo months and are doing good service in tho way of increasing and encouraging congregational singing. Tho following compoBeHhe choir: Sopranos, MIbs C. G.

Edwards, Mrs. Field altos, Miss Carrie Edwards and Lizzie Field tonors, Mr. David Stanley end Mr. Cope land; bassos, Mr. F.

P. Adams and Mr. C. P. Weekes.

The floral display was brilliant. THE OHT7BOH OP OTJB PATHEB. The congregation of the Church of Our Fathor occupied their chapel on Clermont avenue for the last time yesterday. In the morning there was an Easter service, with an appropriate sermon by the pastor, Rov. Mr.

Nyo, upon Easter, with an address to his poople upon leaving the old church. The text waa 1 Corinthians, 68. The congregation was very large. Tho singing, led by Mr. Backus, was of the highest order, and gave great satisfaction to pastor and people.

The communion service was also observed and tho number of communicants was unusually largo. Next Sunday this society will worship in the New Musio Hall. The seats In the hall will be entirely free. CONGREGATIONAL OHUBOH, WOODHAVEN. The sorvices at the Congregational Church, Wood haven, of which the Rev.

Wm. James is pastor, wore of an unusually interesting character. Twonty uine new mombers were added to the church. A revival has been In progress for tho last three months. The church was beautifully decoratod with flowers and evergreens.

After the sermon by Mr. James, who preached from Matt. the right hand of fellowship was given to each of tho new members. The scene was of tho most impressive character, and the large audionce presont were deeply affected. SECOND M.

E. CHURCH, E. D. The. society of the Second M.

E. Church, corner of Grand and Ewen streets, has a now pastor to minister to tbe spiritual needs of its members, in the person of tho Rev. L. P. Perry.

At the morning service the new minister for the first time occupied the pulpit of the church. The new incumbent is a comparative stranger ln'the city, this being his first charge In Brooklyn. For two years past he had been stationed at Flushing, L. I. Ho is aged about forty years, wears glosses in the pulpit, and his stylo of delivery is earneBt and generally pleasing, with a Blight mixture of impressive austerity in the enunciation of a special point at times.

The subject choBen for the initial discourse was "Tho need of sympathy between the pew and the pulpit," based upon tho words of Paul addressed to the Thessa lonlans, "Pray for us." At tho outset the pastor remarked upon having heard of some past discord among members of the society, tho cause of which he said he was in ignorance and wished to remain so. He indulged a hope that it would all die out, consoquont upon a determination of the members of his flock to forgive and forget. Of bickering there should be none. His mission among them ho sold was to teach and preach of the efficacy of salvation through JeBus Christ, and that alono. In conclusion he said, let Christ and heaveu be our watchword, to which there wore sevoral responses of "Amen" from among tho congregation.

EASTER BEBVIOES IN NEW LOTS. The EaBter services wore very generally observod by the churches in New Lots, yesterday. All the various edifices were tastily decorated with flowers, and the sermons delivered by the different pastors wore all commemorative of the groat event of which yesterday was the anniversary. At St. Malachl's R.

O. Church, mass was celebrated by the Bev. Father O'Con nell, and tho musical exercises under tho leadership of Mr. Vontom. wero especially excellent.

At the Trinity P. E. Churoh the dovotions of the day wore led by the rector, tho Rev. Dr. Elscgood.

Tho floral decorations in this church wore very beautiful. At tho Baptist Church, Bev. Charles Column, pastor, the display of flowers was very tasty, and the sermons were remarkably fine. At the German Catholic Church and the German Lutheran churches, the floral displays were marvels of taste. st.

Paul's p. e. chubch. The floral dscorations that BymboliBod the radiant glories of the Resurrection were especially beautiful. The taste and judgment shown in the arrangements, though not carried to excess, made every offering appear to advantage.

Over the chancel gates was an arch of exotics, with crown on top and dovo suspended below, fourteen feet nigh. Memorial cassses of rare beauty wore placed on font and reredos of altar. Wreaths and harps studded tho hanging antipendtum of pulpit and lecturn. Large and smaU bouquets wero distributed with taste and fitness. The chancel railings blossomed with roses, ivy and out flowors, and tho sacred chancel of the church was redolent with delicious perfume.

We understand that from the smallest child to the oldest member of the congregation, all shared in tbe floral contributions of this church. Precisely at 10 o'clock the clergy and choir snrpllced entered, singing Hymn 99: "Jesus ChriBt la Risen Today," During tho servico tho anthems "Christ Our Passover" and "They Have Taken Away my Lord," were rendered with great effect by boys and men, led by the effloient choir master. The "Sanctus," by Gounod, with its difficult choral accompaniment, waa particularly fine, the rector singing the solo. The Rev. Mr.

Maynard preached on the "Resurrection." ST. PETEB'S P. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Sunday School of 8t.

Peter's P. E. Church held its Easter anniversary and festival last evening hi the churoh edifice, on State street, near Bond. A very large and interested audience filled the spacious edifice to overflowing. Every seat was occupied, the aisles were crowded to suffocation, even the organ loft being filled with spectators unable to get seated below.

A large part of the body of the church waa occupied by the scholars of the Sabbath School, about six hundred In number. They wero ranged in the pews according to olasBes, and were accompanied by their teachers to superintend them. From almost every pew beautiful silken class banners fluttered, inscribed with some golden legend, or appropriate emblem or motto. The brilliant colored standards with their rich and elegant devices greatly enhanced the effect of the scene. The altar and chancel still bloomed with the exquisite floral decorations of the Flowering shrubs, blossoming plants, and fragrant garlands ladened the air with their delicate perfumes.

On the snowy oloth of a long table within the chancel a choice collection of tropical flowers and fruita vied with each other la hue and fragrance. THE EXEBCISES began at half past seven o'clock. Thoy were conducted by thi rector, the Bar. Dr. J.

A. Faddook, assisted by tha Bey. Mr, T. QomaJL ajid tte fiajdntend4at oj NEW MEN. Accessions to the McthodlHt Pulpit.

Desoriptiro Slcotohcs Mado lostordny. Yesterday being tho first 8anday after tho dose of tha New York East Methodist Episcopal Con forouco, tbe preachers, In accordance with au ancient custom, hastened to show themselves to and preach to (heir new charges. Below will bo found Brief skotchoe of Homo of tho new brethren. Some of tbem aro not entirely unknown to Brooklyn, having traveled clrcuita near the city and having occaaionaUy ministered temporarily to congregations within tho wished for precincts of the city lines. rAcn ic stbeet E.

crnmcn. The Bev. M. P. Chapman, fomiorly of ConneeUrat who replaces tho Bev.

W. Warner Clark in the pastorate of this church, preached his first sermon (here yesterday morning. Tho church has not a very imposing list of membership, but It supported by a number of what ministers call rcllablo fanillios, who are regular In their attendance, no matter who the minuter may ha, and who would probably bo astonished at any contlderablo fluctuation In the aire of tho oougregation. Mr. Clark takes a twelvo months' rest after an uninterrupted pulpit aervica of many years duration, tha health of his wife being such as to render absolutely necessary a radical change of Bccuomd climate.

Before resuming his ministerial labors ho proposes to go around tho world. Mr. Chapman Is a comparatively young man of rather light physique. He bos an agra able and flexible voice, a oloar delivery, is thoroughly self possessed and Is a man of culture aud conviction. He aims, however, at no high rhetorical effect, being apparently satisfied with a simple statement of the truth ond thelcsjonaltauggesb.

Ho will do nothing calculated to startle his flock; he will do much to win their regard and his Initial ermon ha confessed that a stronger in a Btrange lani, he woa not without fears and misgivings, lie would make largo drafts upon tholr forbearanco, but was assured that ho would receive, as surely as he necieJ, their hearty cooperation and support. Tha altar platform was pro fusely adorned with flowers, the decorations having been made under tho auspices of the Young People's Association. At the close ot the services the usual introductory ceremonies between the new pastor and many mombers of the congregation took ploco. JOHNSON STBEET 31. E.

OllUnOH. The Itev. George Lansing Taylor, who replaces tha llov. W. H.

Bussell, occupied the pulpit of this edifice yesterday morniug. Tho now minister enters upon hia charge at a time when tho services of a strong, earnest pastor are very much needed, and that he will be tha right man In tho right place thero Is very little doubt. The church is an unpretondlng edifice standing at the corner of Johnson and Jay streets, a locality from which a largo congregation may be drawn. Mr. Taylor, who la but little beyond the middle, age, la a man ot sincerity and vhror.

Uo is sufficiently forcible and aggressive in his manner to keep his hearers thoroughly awake, argumentative enough to keep tholr reasoning facilities employed and sufficiently well versed in the arf of pulpit oratory to command their interest. He preached yesterday morning upon the resurrection, and his plea for (lie truth of the Bible story of that ovent was clear, logical and convincing. With a wealth of forcible Illustration ho domonstratod that Christ had predicted tho manner of his doath and resurrection and that He died and roeo again under circumstances which rendored skepticism synonymous with folly. In tho face of rationalism and iufldolty he declared (he story of Christ's life stood out mighty and impregnable tho sunrise lighting tho world with glory aud calling forth the subiiuic haruiouloa of Easier. NOSTRAND AVT.NUE M.

E. CnUItCH. When Itev. George W. Woodruff, D.

tho newly ap. pastor of the Nostrand aveuuo M. E. Church, stepped on the platform yosterday morning and looked round tho building he found every seat occupied. Tha occupants of tho pews lwliold an eldorly, intellectual looking gontlernau, whose name is not by any meana unfamiliar ti tho people of this city.

Since leaving Oberlin College, Ohio, ami thit is a long time ago, for Bov. Dr. Woodruff is now about fifty five years of ago, tho newly appointed pastor of tho Nostraml avonuo M. E. Church has had charge of the York street and Hanson place Churches In this city.

Ho has also been stationed in Daubury, and New Haven, the Seventh stroot Church, New York City; St. Paul' Church, FaU Biver, and his laHt term of aorvico beforo being transferred (o this city was In tho Alien street Church, New York. In commemoration of tho Easter festival thero wm a largo and beautiful display or flowers and vinos In tka church vettfirday, and after tho usual opening oxordana of singing and prayer tho congregatien bod an opportunity to form a Judgment respecting itev. Dr. Wood ruirs pulpit oratory.

He preached a sermon oppropriat to the event celebrated by all Christian nations at this season of tho year. It was not a cold formulated and logical discourse, but an eloquent generalization of God's love for iiiau, as manifested ou Calvary and then, in language tliat will long bj rememborod, ho spoke of the Rlod ttdtngs that wont forth for evory succeeding generation when tho command was givon, Go tell Ul disciples that Ho Is risen from tbe doad." Dr. Woodruff's return to Brooklyn will bo woloomo dowb to a very largo number of porsons who in former years learned to love him for his cheering and sympathetic labor as a pastor and to admire him as aa eloquent and scholarly expounder of tha truths of Christianity. Tho mombers of the Nostrand avenue Church eBteem themsolves particularly favored by Conference sending Dr. Woodruff to them, and great and lasting benefits are expected to result from hia labors in that section of tho city.

8IMP80H M. B. CmrsCH. Thero were no lato comers among the memban of tho Simpson M. E.

Church, on Clermont avenue, near WU loURhby, yesterday morutng, aa considerable curiosity was felt io see and hear Bev. J. S. Cbadwick, tho now pastor sent to tbem by conference to fill the vacancy created by the transference of Bev. Charles N.

Sims, to the Summorflcld M. E. Church. The platform waa vary beautifully and elaborately decoratod with Easter flowers, among which a large number of stately calla lilies wore particularly conspicuous. Shortly before tho tima sot for the commencement of the services there stepped on tho platform, and into tho midst of the Improvised garden, a gentleman apparently about 40 years of ago.

He bowed his head for a few seconds in eilont prayer, and then, while ho was arranging the books on tho pulpit, the membors of tho congregation had an xcolioas opportunity to observe their new pastor, Bev. J. Chadwlck, who hod been transferred from tho Newark to tha Now York East Conferonoo. 11a 1b a man in tbe prlmo of life, of medium height, slightly built and riymmotrlcaJIy proportioned, and as said to havo been very highly esteemed at Covington aud Louisville, and Trenton, N. where he has Iwou stationed.

The Impression he mado on tho members of bis now church yesterday was a very favorabto one. Ills unaffected, manly, genial and BympatheUa manner won him a place in tho hearts of his oongrega tion long beforo tho conclusion of the morning sorvloe, and what had been left undone at that timo waa completed In the afternoon, when tho church waa again crowded in consequence of tho announcement that ho would be formally introduced to tho teochera and scholars of tlio Sunday School, That task waa vary gracefully icrformcd by Mr. Jones, and then foraboat twenty niinuUis Hev. J. 9.

Cbadwick talked to tho teachers and scholars of the work they and he would do together during tho coming year. Judging from yoa Wriay's work Bev. J. S. Cbadwick is in uery respect a worthy successor of Kav.

Dr. Sims. John Bell, a station agent on the Iowa Central Railroad, at OlSord, shot hlim ell and Out woman ho loved, last week, after telegraphing the main office at Marnhalltowu the annouueement that ha intended to tlv so. The tragedy was ono of tho aad deat, aud illustrates the unreilableness of. human nature under even tlio best circumstances.

Tho young girl who Wii i aftjanccd to Bell became infatuated with an Advent evangelist who was holding meetings in tha town, and the two wero discovered by Bell In passing nots to each other. The latter atched them, and was satisfied when tho preachor left tho place that all was not right. Later the young lady gave him a letter to mail to an unknown person, and opening this ho found that the girl was planning to meet the preacher In another town and Bpcnd aomo days with him. Boll mailed tho letter, but determined upon a dreadful course, and when sho returned he executed it. Meeting hex at tho care he told her ho wanted (o (alk wUh her.

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The muslo at the Tabernacle, always grand, was mora go than usual yesterday morning. Aside from tho singing, which was never gladder or more effeotlye, an; elaborate programme was renoerea oy sir George W. Morgan, the king of organists, and Mr. M. Arbuckle, tho accomplished cornetiBt It included the following selections, which.

were rendered with great power and effect Chorus "Lift up your heads. Hallelujah! Handel Solo "Thou didst not leave His soul in ueu." Handel George vv. Morgan. "Righteous art Thou, Cord." Oratorio St. John WltJ UAjiblSb.

M. Axbuokle. "I know that my Redeemer, liveth," 'Worth is the Lamb. Handel ATDU0JUO anu inurgau. George W.

Morgan. "Lord lnoline thine ear' (from Stabat Mater) Rossini 'And Cornet solo "Hark, tho Vesper Sell." M. Arbuckle. Mr. Talmage looked well.

The Btraln to whioh he has been subjected by bis trial before the Presbytery des not seem to affect bjin in the least, and ho preached yesterday with Mb usual eloquence and power. He was greatly pleased at the floral offerings) and gave expres sion to his feelings. THE 8EBM0N. His sermon was based upon the text: "Now Christ is risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept." After speaking of the resurrection pf, Christ as a promise, a prophecy of our resurrection, he drew a vivid pioture of the last day, and then proceeded to speak of the resurrected body, telling some thingB whioh, he said, were beyond guessing and beyonfl mis take. Bald he: In the first place I remark in regard to yonrresijrreot ed bodv.

It will olorlnns body. The body we have now is a mere skeleton of what it would have been if sin had not marred and defaced: it. Take the moBt exquisite statue that was ever made by an artist, and dip it here flnlln11(liDHik. I. ,.) nnif Imffar Ann hriifRfiff.

hum uur vuuu nuuftuigoi here and there, and then Btand it out in the storms of a hundred years, and the beauty would De gope. Yuen, the human bodv hu heen dinned and battered and bruised and damaged with the storms of thousands 'of years the phyeical defeots of other generations coming down from generation to generation, we Inheriting the infelicities of past generations: but in the morning of the resurrection the body will be adorned and beautified according to the original model. There you will see the perfect hand, after the knots of toi have been untied from tho knuckles. There you will see the form erect and elastic, after the burdens have one off the shoulder, the very Ufe of God in the body, this world the most impressive thing, the most expressive thing is the human face but that face is vailed with tho grief of a thousand years but in the resurrection morn that vail wUl be taken away from the face and the noonday sun is dull and dim and stupid compared with the out flaming glories of the countenances of the saved. When those faces of the righteous, those resurracted faces turn toward the gate, or look up toward the throne.

It will bo like the dawning of a new morning on tho bosom Of ovorlastiug day glorious resurrected body. That body which you are to got in the reaurroction will also be an immortal body. Some body has said as soon as we begin to live we begin to die. Unless we keep putting tho fuel into tho furnace the furnace dies out. The blood vessels are canals taking the breadstuffs to all parts of tho system.

We must be reconstructed hour by hour, day by day. Sickness and death are aU the time trying to get their pry under the tenement, or to push us off the embankment of tho grave but blessed be God, in the resurrection we will get a body im mortal. No malaria in the air, no oough, no neuralgio twinge, no rheumatic pang, nofnuttering of the heart, no shortness of breath, no ambulance, no dispensary. no hospital, no invalid's chair, no spectacles to improve the dimmed vision; but health, immortal health Oh, ye that have aches and pains this morning oh, ye who are never well oh, ye who are lacerated with physical distresses, let me tell you of the resurrected body free from all disease. Immortal 1 Immortal I go further and say in regard to that body which you are to Ret in the resurrection; it will bo a powerful body.

We walk now eight or ten miles and we are fatigued; we lift a few hundred pounds and we are exhausted; unarmed, we meet a wild beast, aud we muBt run, or fly, or climb, or dodge because we aro incompetent to meet it; we toil eight or ton hours vigorously and then wn are woary; but in the resurrection we aro to have a body that never gets tired. Is it not a glorious thought. Plenty of occupation in heaven. They never rest. I suppose Broadway, Now York, in the busiest season of the year, at noonday, is not so busy as heaven is all the time.

Grand projects of mercy for other worlds. Sometimes in this world, we feel we would like to have such a body as that. There is so much work to be dono lor unnst, tuero are so many tears to oe wipea away, there are so many burdens to lift, there is so much to be achieved for Christ, we sometimes wish that from the first of January to tho last of December, we could toil on without stopping to Bleep, or tako any recreation, or lo rest, or even to taae rood that we couia ion ngni on without stonniuR a moment in our works of commend ing ChriBt and Heaven to all the people. But we all get tired. It is a characteristic of tho human body in this condition wa must got tired.

Is it not a glorious thought that after a after the service of God, wo are going to have, a body, that will never get weary glorious resurrection day. Gladly will I fling aside this poor ooay of sm and fling it into tno tomo, at iuy bidding I shall have a body that never wearies. ST. CHABLES BOREOMEO'fl. There was never a larger congregation In tho Roman Catholic Church of St.

Charles Borrome, on Sidney place, than that which attended the principal Easter services at eleven o'clock yesterday morning. The sun, which shed a gentle radiance through tho gorgeously Btained foil upon tho heads of over two thousand worshipers. The mass was Croscentino's. Rev. Dr.

Freel, the beloved pastor, of the church, was the celebrant, Rov. Father Thomas Ward was deacon, and the sub deacon was Rov. Father Brosnan. The decorations woro neat and tasteful. Flowers and plants, rich, beautiful and teeming with fragrance, woro profusely placed on the main and two side altars, while countless burning tapers and candles added to the brightness of the scene.

As on Friday, everything in the church denoted the mournfulness and gloom of tho event being commemorated, so yesterday nothing was wanting as evidence of the joy and gladness consequent upon Our Lord's resurrection. Large glass vases on the altar steps upheld Btalks of lilies, and luxuriant azaleas showed their snowy petals on tho side altars. Fresh smllax, Marshal Neil roses, moss roses, tiger lilies, azaleas, pinks, tube roBes, lily leaves and violets blended together their pretty, colors and presented to the eye a pleasing appearance. The vestments of the priests were of the richest material, and sweet Incense cast a fragrance over the cfiuroh. The musio was of the best, Cbnterno and several members of the Philharmonio So olety having been engaged for the occasion.

In the Gloria the vocal power posses3d by the members of the choir was fully shown, while the "Agnus Dei was rendered with exquisite finish and pathos. On the whole the music was grand, and was a perfect treat to all assembled Madame Sounglorno was soprano Miss Tenny Strong, alto; BignorL. Boungiorno, basso, and Mr. Toovan, tenor. TWb quartet was also osBiBted by a full chorus of twenty voices under the direction of Mr.

James Hoffman, the organist, and by Miss B. Bar mer, Miss M. Quick, Miss Fitzgerald, Signor Lotti and P. McNulty. At the conclusion of the GoBpol Bev.

Father Ward, the Deacon, preached an eloquent aormon on The Roaurrection," proving that the Resurrection was the basis and foundation of all faith and the pledge and assurance of our hope. The fact of the Resurrection was proven by the testimony of the enemies of Christ by that of the Apostles and by Christ himself ihai speaker Baying that since Christ proved himself to be God the faith which He taught must necessarily be from God. In the evening vespers were celebrated, Rev. Dr. Freel assisting aud the Bev.

Father Brosnan preaching the sormon. In this service also the choir distinguished Itself, the Dixit Donunus," the "Laudato Pueri," the "Regina Coell" and the Magnificat" being superbly given. On tho whole, Easter could not have been celebrated in a more imposing manner than it was at St. Charles Borromeo'B. 8T8.

PETEB AND PAUL'S B. 0. OHXTSOH. The services in Father Malone's Chucch, on Second street, yesterday were unusually impressive. Four masses were celebrated, tho last, or 10:30 o'olock service, being a high mass.

The interior of tho edifice bore evidence of the joyousness of tho occasion. The beautiful altar presented a magnificent appearance. Covered with the choicest exotics, illuminated with over one hundred war candles, forty gas lily lights and aa many more gas jets, and Burmounted by a heart and the word Jesus in gas jets, the sight was truly dazzling. The Virgin altar, surmounted by tho words "Ave Maria" in gas Jets and brilliantly lighted, with candles and gas and nearly burled in flowors, looked beautiful. At tho 10:30 o'olook service Giorza's "MeBse with a quartet and orchestral accompaniment, was sung.

The quarter consisted of Miss M. Spieker, soprano; Miss A. Richard, contralto; Mr. Cann, tenor; Mr. Phin ney, basso; Mr.

Word presided at the organ. Father Malone was celebrant, assisted by Fathers Tonquerey and Gallagher as deacon and subdeacon. The rendering of the mass was fine. The sermon was preached by Father Tonquerey, who took his text from the commentary of the prophet "Hia sepulchre shall be glorious." ST. petee's b.

o. ohuboh. The celebration of Easter at St. Fetor's R. C.

Churob, on the corner of Hicks and Warren streets, drew together immense congregations at all the services. To any person who might have looked into the church on Holy Saturday, and again yesterday, his imagination must have been intensified with astonishment at the suddenness of the change of ceremonial that had taken place within a few Bhort hours. Flowors of all kinds adorned the main and tho two Bide altars, and untold numbers of lighted tapers burnod at their either side. Sweet strains of muslo came forth from the choir, and the fragrant incense that rose to the ceiling carried with it the joyous acclamations of 1,500 worshipers. The principal service was held at a quarter to 11 o'clock, when Ponlatowakl's mass was rendered.

The celebrant was Bev. Father Walsh, Rev. Father Malone was deacon, Rev. Father Boyle was snbdeacon and Bev. Father NevlnB was master of ceremonies.

Rev. Father Franslo 11 preached the sermon and there were a large number of communicants. The muBic, under the direction of Professor Loretz, was magnificent. Tho "Hyrie" oould not possibly have been rendered in a better manner, the "Gloria" was superbly sung, and bo was the Agnus Dei." Twenty boys, who had received a careful training, assisted tho choir, doing valuable service. Miss Annie MIxsell was soprano, Mrs.

Furey contralto, Mr. Evans tenor and Mr. Furey basso, altogether there was a chorus of forty voices. Vespers were sung at halt past seven o'clock in the evening, at which the junior choir of the church chanted carols. Signor Vlncente Bort played a cornet solo "Adieu," Dr.

8. B. Tuthllll played solos on the vioUn, and the "Ave Maria" was rendered as if in a convent chapel during a storm. The celebration oould not have passed off better than it did, and St. Peter's may pride itself on the excellency tJf its choir.

ST. STEPHEN'S B. O. OHURCH. The celebration of Easter at St.

Stephen's Church on the corner of Summit and Hlckfl streets, was of a most imposing character. The principal service was at a quarter to 11 o'clock In tho morning, when Guihnant's Mass was celebrated. The celebrant was Bev. Father E. J.

O'Beilly, Bev. Father O'Brien, deacon, and Rev. Father Doran, sub deacon. The sermon was preached by Father O'Brien, who spoke on ChrlBt'B work of redemption and the debt of gratitude that waa owed Htm by all His children. The altar was admirably decorated.

On it were flowers of every variety above the sanctuary being an immense ornamental cross mads of calla lilies, cameltae, pinks, moss and leaves, with a sprinkling of fresh rosebuds. At the base of the steps leadlna to the altar were two palm trees, and long lines of smllax and lily leaves were at either side of the altar. The singing by the choir was exqnlBite, Mhffl ifaggle MitcheB, Miss Chrlstianson, Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Makln taking part.

Mr. Albert CasweB presided at the organ, and Miss Cora J. Bailey played on the harp. Tho collection, which amounted to about $1,090, went to the Soman Cothqlio orphans, Vespers were sung at half past throe o'olook in the afternoon. The "Ave Maria Stella," tho "Magnificat," the "Begins Coell," the "Tantum Ergo" and the "Laudato Dominum" were rendered with exquisite feeling and pathos.

ST. ANN'S P. E. CHUB OH. The services, aa usual In this ohurch, Were deeply Impressive, and the Joyous resurrection feast waa worthily celebrated.

The chancel waa profusely and beautifully decorated with flowers and glittering above it was the illuminated star in brilliant gas jets. As early aa nine o'clock in the morning', Mr. Thomas Lawria Bouniad tbs peal of bells, and half an hour later rang oat the chtmsa. Morning sorviOQ began at IQ 0'clQOi, bttf long baisra gregation ox a processional hymn entitled "Brightly Gleams Our Banner," followed by Boveral Easter car Ota, aiter wnicii came tne Creed and prayers recited In unison by all presont. The presentation of offerings from the dlfforent classes then took ploee.

Each olass was represented by an emblem, displayed separately by the Superintendent, Mr. Giddings, the mottoes and offerings being read by the rector, Dr. Paddock. Among others was tho class named "Hope," represented by a golden anchor, twined about with ivy tho class called Children of tho Heavenly King, whoso emblem was an earthen urn, filled with silver; the class known as Ministering Children ono as "Step by Step," and another as "Tha When tha infant class was reached the emblem used was a diminutive four year old, Master Bayard Hamblen, one of tho infantile scholars, who was lifted upon the chancel railing, whore ho stood for inspection while the rector read out the offer ings. Most of tho" flowers and fruits offered will be sent to tho sick attha Episcopal hospitals; the rest the articles will revert to the different classos for future use.

The total amount donated by the classes was (1,081.22, tho morning offering being $1,110.66. When the names of all the classes had been read by the rector and the offerings announced, tho school united In singing the choral beginning, Christ the Lord naa risen to day," after which followed' THB GREAT EVENT OP THE EVENING, which was the "building of the missionary ship," an operation that was witnessed with the deepest Interest by those which Involved a great deal of ingenuity and careful training on the part of those engaged in the work. Thirty four classes were represented in the construction of the wondorful craft. It was constructed under the supervision of Mr. Miles Wood, assisted by Samuel Sweezey and John J.

Corega. The scholars assisting ot the work filed out of the cor ner to the left of the altar and took up a position in front of the chancel railing, each ono holding a section of the ship in their hands, the spars, masts, rigging and sails being divided up between them. The offering of the classes represented in the ship was handed in with its Boction, each of which bore a distinctive title. Dr. Paddock announced tho offerings and read the les son on every part of the boat, pointing a moral with each illustration.

THE SHIP, he said, was meant tojbe the emblem of tho church. The hulL.which was first placed In a conspicuous position, in fall view of the audience Just within the chanoel railing, was about 12 feet long and 3 feet wide. It was painted whlto, with a gilded water line, and waa devoid of ony sign of mast or rigging. On the side wore the words in gilt letters "Ark of Christ." The tion was a rudder with tho name of "Faith." The bowsprit was next handed in and attached by Mr. Wood.

It was called the "Apostles' Creed," The foremast, with the name "Temperance" was then fixed in position, after which came the foretoppioBt called "Meekness." Goodness" waa the tltlo of the foretopgallant mast, tho mainmast being known as "Long Suffering tho maintopmast as "Joy and the maintopgollantmast as Peace." The mizzonmast, mizzontop and mizzeu topgallautmaBl wero known severally as "Faith," "Honesty" and "Fidelity." The rigging, THE SAILS AND SPARS then succeeded, the same order being followed in their titles as was observed with the masts. Tho first piece of canvas unfurled was tho flying gib, which was known aa "Love." The gib waa called "Patience," and the foretopmost staysail "Perseverance." On all the sails the name gleamed in goldon letters against the snowy background. The title of the foresail was "Purity," of the foretopsoil "Holiness," the foretopgallant saU "Humility." "Charity" crowned the foremast nB the titlo of tho fore toproyal sail. The builders then deserted the forecastle and retired amidships, where they carried forward the work of splicing ropes, running up yards and unfurling sail on tho mainmast. Tho mainsail was first run up with "Zeal" as its cn Bign, tbe main topsail mounted up higher, bearing tho motto "Endurance," and the mainroyal sail had "Obedience" emblazoned upon it.

Having reached a point nearer the stern, the busy artisans proceeded to rig up the mlzzenmast. Tho first sail run up was the mizzen t02sall with tho word "righteoiiBuess" inscribed upon it. The mizzontopgallant sail followed with "grace" as its motto, "piety" being traced in enormous letters upon the white surface of the mizzen royal sail. The other variouB appurtenances of the vessel wont together like magic, until tho final touches being added, tho capstan Bet in, and the compass and chart put aboard, a most porfoct and symmetrical ship was the result. It was a model of ingenuity and artiBtio arrangement, and reflected a great deal of credit on tho projectors of tho enterprise.

In describing it, Dr. Paddock said it represented the Church of Christ sailing over tho waters of life The white hull indicated the purity of tho Church, while the goldon characters with which it was profusely ornamented were designed to illustrate the rich fruits of precious treasures to bo derived from an observance of tho commaads of tho Great Captain. In conclusion, he said, "Come thou into tho ark, thou and all thy houso." The exorcises wero then terminated by the school singing the hymn "8afe within tho Vale." Dr. Paddock pronounced the bonodiction. TABERNACLE EASTER FESTIVAL.

The Brooklyn Tabernacle, on Schermorhorn strcot, was orowded yesterday afternoon, tho occasion being the Easter festival of the Sunday School. Tho platform was brilliant with rare flowers, which showed their varied hues In the bright sunshine that streamed In at the windowB. Baskets and bouquets, pillows and wreaths, harps, crosses aud hearts and numerous other devices turned the large platform into a garden and climbed in fragrant trains up the pipes of the big organ. Rosea of evory kind, pinks of various colors, lilies of pure white, japonlcas, azaleaa and sweet Spring violets reposed amid beds of moss and emilax and bowers ot nodding ferns. A delicate perfume, exhaling from the flowers, filled the church.

A magnificent stand of flowers was marked "Mizpah," after the Biblo class presenting it. One of the most striking features of the display waa an immense pillow marked "Easter." The Sunday School at presont has a membsrship of over 1,500, and is an exceedingly flourishing condition. Its efllcient Superintendent la Major B. R. Corwlu, who presided during the exercises, Mr.

George W. Morgan, the celebrated organist, was present, 'and Mr. M. Arbuckle, the great cornetlst, was also in attendanco. Tho scbolara nearly aU wore bright Spring oostamea, aud with their pretty dresses aud healthful, Joyous faces they formed a charming picture.

They oscupied moBt of the seats in the body of the church, the remainder being filled with delighted spectators. The order of exercises was almost similar to that of lost year. At 3 o'clock the festival was opened with tho anthom, "The Lord is Risen," in which tho entire audience Joined, the offeot being to fill the vast edifice with melody. Major Corwin made a brief invocation, and the school thon joined in ropoatiug the Lord's Prayer. Anothor hymn waa sung and a psalm was repeated.

Then Major Corwin made an address, in which he reforred to the past year as a year of hard work, whose burdens they had all moro or less. There was, ho Bald, groat satisfaction in knowing that those who had helped them wero in hearty sympathy with them. Tho Suuday School had been the forlorn hope in a crisis which the church had never seen before, and tho like of which, tho speaker hoped, no church would over see again. Thoy had filled the gap aud helped the church through an unprecedented struggle. Last Easter the collections were about $5,000 and at OhristmaB about $1,000 moro, making $9,000 in loss than a year.

It hod been thrown at them within a few a days that they did not contribute to the charities of the church. The fact was they had been attending to their own charities. It was well, ho thought, for those who had never had their roof burned from over their heads, to keop quiet and stop criticising for a while. He thanked God that tho time of hardship was past. They oould, ha believod, take things easy, at least after a few days.

Major Corwln's remarks were loudly applauded. Whon he had concluded another anthem was sung. Tho names of tho different classes wore thou callod, and thoy handed up their offerings. Tho contributions varied from $10 to 200 for tho various classes. They are to be applied to tho redemption of the Sunday School's pledges for the removal of tho church debt.

Organist Morgan played sevoral fine selections during tho afternoon, and Mr. Arbuckle delighted the audience with his performances on the cornet. Tho Eastor offerings of the adult classes wero first presented, tbey wore followed by those of the senior aud Infant classes. Interspersed with the offerings wore hymns, psalms, anthems, recitations aud instrumental selections. The singing by the children was in harmonious measure, and denoted careful training.

The festival continued until five o'clock, and was closed with tho benediction. Tho offerings amounted to about $2,500. THE EASTEB CONTRIBUTIONS DY CLASSES. Excelsior Bible Class, Rinhnrd Bella, teacher Hope Bible Class, W. A.

Hall, toaclior liVM Mizpah Biblo Class. N. Hamblin, teacher Raja oi l.izht. Miss Valhoau 27.0T) Sheaves Collins 1UH Banner Bible Class, J. S.

Pctlit. 16.1H Orient Class, Dr. Hall 10.M Tabernacle Bible Class, Wni. M. Pierson 10.IX) A New Name, W.

H. Kiisiok. 24.25 All for Je3u. Nettie Smith 4.110 Armor Bearers, Goo. K.

tfaclcutf BmuI of Union, O. C. Shelley 12.38 Bright Jewels, Emeli Smith 5.14 Bow of Promise, Maggie Voorheos. 7H.O0 Clieorful Workers, Miss M. White 0.11 Christian Leai tipm, S.

P. Knight 10. 4S Color Guard, Dr. Blackman 20.5S Cheerful Givers, Mrs. Aiidie Bainbridgo IH.fi2 CI tator of Lights, Mrs.

J. M. Sawyer 3T.CI Christ's Littlo Soldiers, E. S. Frost 10.00 Zion Bible Ciass, E.

D. Angell 5.00 Golden Rule, J. E. Rodgors 83.02 Golden Grain. Miss Saunders.

S.OS Guiding Star, Wm. Stoup o.rn Hia Jewels, Mr. Gill S.oo Lilies of the Valley. Miss Cruikshank. 11 MorninB Star, Mr.

Gilby 7.15 Morning Glories. Miss H. Scrymser 4. HI Peacemakers, Mr. Scudder 4.53 Pearl Seekers, Mrs.

E. Wendover. 11.50 Star of Bethlehem, Win, M. Gray 3.H2 Shining LichU, Fannie E. Clark 8.i Signal Liiints, Miss H.

Byinnton Sons of Truth, Mija L. F. Oakley 8.2" SunbeRms, Jessie Taimuee 4.01.1 Dow Drops. H. Puje 500 Sabbath School Workers.

F. A. Dorringer 3..11 Tbe Standard Bearers. Mrs. Miller.

4.51 Threads of Gold, Mrs. J. I)u F. Vorhocs 5.55 The Band of Peacemakers, Mias M. E.

5.09 Tabernacle Miners, K. A. Dubey 7.30 Karnest ivorKera, namum The Reapers, Mias 8. Cannintruam 0.8a The Onward and Homeward Class. R.

Leadboater 7.40 Workers for Jems, Mrs. R. A. Niauols 3.32 Willing Workers, J. B.

Pttit 2.00 Willing Hands, Mies Katio Smith Willing Givers, Mrs. Gilby 3.25 Wayaido Flowers, Misa Sarah Vorheea G.OO WiUinff Hearts, Miss Harness 20.50 The Band of Kaitb. Mrs. K. J.

Bockover 3.00 Moraintf Star, Miss Wibnartb 36.10 INFANT CLASSES. Busy Bees, Miss Erown 837.48 Casicotof Gems, Miss Jenny W. Keith U5.ll Barnest Workers, Mm Dickinson 25.00 Kicolsior, Mrs. J. Barberie 72.50 Early Blossoms.

Miss Maggie Smith 22.93 Gaining Mar, iillss Jj. a. cat Iginton 70.10 Band or Hone. 3ira. Joaea.

Golden Lints. Ida JT Knight 1U.50 Heirs of Promise. Mrs. J. Storm 70.00 Lambs of the Fold, Mrs.

Poaroo 21.20 Loring Ones, Mrs. William Fletcher 24.14 Life Boat, Miss Addie Cromwell 30.00 Lilies of the Valley, Mrs. C. D. Wynkoop 50.00 Little Pilgrims.

Mrs. R. A. Dabey 70.12 Little Bosebnds. Mrs.

O. M. Nichols 37.08 Mite Gatherers, Mrs. Hewkirk. 24.07 Olive Branches, Miss Armstrong 48.25 Palm Bearers, Mrs.

R. M. Ferguson 61.72 Precious Jewels, Mrs. Sinclair 57.03 Streams of Sunshine, Mrs. 2S.B9 Silror Chord, Mrs.

U. R. Cromwell 45.00 The Assistants, Miss Richardson 4S.70 Truth Seokers. Mrs. A.

H. Brans 31.10 The Gleaners. Mua Jennie 8. Corwin 177.54 Wajaide Flowers, Mrs. L.

W. Coleman 86.29 Young Crusaders, Mrs. G. W. Hart.

16.17 This mokes, with previous contributions, $11,250 raised by the Tabernacle Sunday School toward the church debt. The Infant Class pledge of $3,800 has boon reduced to $3,500 8T, JOHN'S M. 2. A special Easter service, yesterday afternoon by the Sunday School of St. John's M.

E. Church, afforded more than tha usual attractiveness of such entertaln meats. la recognition of this fact the largo edifice waa thronged with spectators long before the opening of the exercises. The talent engaged to acalst on this occasion Included Mr. George W.

Morgan, Mr. IS. Arbvjokle and Mlsa Emma Wilkinson and Ura, a. M. Dennis ton, vocal, lata, togethar with St, John'a boy choir.

Part first of tola programme waa of a general character, oalng Tariod. by ctwrala by tha boy eholr eo4 aaaooL woowdtog aatrnenJUTgcBWttoi8aaby who are members of no Sect, shall peroeito that however differently they regard the ac counts given in the New Testament of the res urreetio there is a sense in which, they may properly be dwelt upon with pleasure by nearly everybody. This observance of the season is not affected by any disputes concerning the origin of Easter, The question is not what it represented at some remote tune in the past, but what it rep resents now. It is quite possible that bur pagan ancestors made merry at this period, of the year and gave to the time a mytholog ical significance, but that is no reason why a newer and better significance should not be riven to it. The harvest home festivals of the Egyptians and Greeks are not pointed to as in the least divesting the harvest thanksgivings of Christians of a character of their own.

The objection to the Easter celebration, because it was decreed by Pope Pius I. in the Second Century, is no objection at all, for all Christians are agreed ihat was nothing obnoxious in the Papacy of that time, and it would be just as sonsible to reject the Gregorian calendar, which comes to us from the old church, as Easter because the early Christians celebrated it. Coney Island and its Prospects. The season at Coney Island this year will, judging from present indications, open very early. The greatest activity has been, and is now, displayed in improving tho facilities for comfort and pleasure at this great seaside re sort.

Last year and year before last the croakers were loud in their prophecies of disaster. They attributed the popularity of tho Island to its novelty, and pointed out with the confidence which is begotten of assumed super ior foresight, tho tokens of approaching downfall. It was so entirely apparent that Coney Island was being overdone. There was not a shadow of doubt that the public was just really to toss it aside as a child does a plaything of which it tires. To tho prophets of this kind tho public, to which they by no means belong, is always only a capricious and precocious infant, whose moods and whims must be observed and anticipated.

This time the prophets were wrong. During the Winter a largo amount of capital has been invested in improvements of the most perma nent character, and more are to follow. And it is this tendency toward the establishment of the permanent that is the most encouraging indication. Tho unsightly shanties which have detracted from the picturesqueness of the place are fast disappearing and are being replaced by structures which possess architectural pretensions and are built to remain. Money is being poured out like water, from Manhattan Beach to tho West Brighton Hotel, and further.

As was announced in the Eagle on Saturday, a vast iron pier is soon to be constructed, just west of Culver's. Lines of steamboats will, when this is completed, compete with the railroads for the travel of New York and Brooklyn. The extension of the Prospect Park and Coney Island road, to the west end, is rapidly progressing. The Brighton Beach people are forehanded with the fiue improvements they have projected. Engeman is adding to "his facilities and tho Manhattan Beach proprietors are spending money with profusion, and wisely.

Everything poiuts to tho fact that Coney Island has only just entered on a career of unexampled greatness, and is soon to be the most popular and populous watering place in the world. The Marriage of tbe Gastonbury Spinster. The long struggle made by tho Smith sisters, of Gastonbury, in defense of their political rights has culminated in the marriage of the last surviving sister, Miss Julia Eveline, who dissolved her identity into that of Mrs. ulia E. Parker last week.

Miss Julia relapsed from celibacy at the venerable age of eighty seven, and gives over the cares of taxpaying and county law suits to her husband, Amos G. Parker, who is not less advanced in years than herself. In fact he is a year her senior. Young folk are inclined to view this marriage with less of reverence than derision, but none the less it is delared to be one of affection. It certainly is one which establishes the truth of the old saying, that patient waiters aro no losers.

Mr. Parker, the husband, has been married before, and his marriage is not a surprise, as widowers rarely remain single. But Miss Julia's ignominious desertion of the spin sterhood, whon for forty years or more she has been one of the famous old maids of the conn try, is looked upon as something remarkable. The marriage is a nine days' wonder to the world at large, and a surprise to the generality of elderly, unmarried ladies, which will no doubt prove demoralizing. Beforo quiet is restored, any number of demure dames of mature years may amblo nimbly altarward, and become the most charming of brides, despite their long antagontsm to matrimony.

Miss Julia vigorously protested hor independence up to an age which comparatively few people attain and finding, perhaps, that she was gettiug tired of being alono in tho world sho very wisely took unto herself a friend and a companion. She did not need a protector, for, from the Sheriff down, there was not a man in the county who did not stand in awe of her and hate her Alderney cows as they dreaded the plague. Tho Smith sisters first obtained notoriety by going to the polls and demanding tho right to vote. This being refused them they declined to pay taxes any longer. Their forefathers fought to establish the right of representation whore there was taxation, and they were and determined to sustain the principle.

They did sustain it, and for more than a quarter of a century they sacrificed their cows yearly, permitting their best animals to be put under the sheriff's hammer and usually buying them back through some third, person. The result was always far more satisfactory to the two sisters than to the Sheriff, and not even the bridegroom of last Wednesday was as happy as that official, for he can now compel Mr. Parker to pay his taxes, and Miss Julia will no longer be present to protest. Miss Julia is triumphant, however, in that she has never paid taxes and never will. The law of Massachusetts gives her absolute control over her own property, her husband, however, being compelled to pay taxes.

Cows and farms she retains, a husband gains, and with all her blessings, escapes the necessity of dying a spinster. Tho sisterhood will not blame her, for it was lonesome at Gastonbury, and being a healthy, sensible woman, Miss Julia wisely selected a congenial mate to share her pleasant home with her. That she married a hale and hearty man and bravely faced a frowning world of old maids is to her credit, and her example should be handed down to remotest posterity as one worthy of the imitation of every ancient spinster in the land. Not a Bad Example. The eminent but irascible gentlemen connected with the Brooklyn Presbytery, who wrangled during the past week with locked horns over the trial of Dr.

Talmage, doubtless enjoyed the rest of Saturday and the peaceful influences of the Sabbath. Those who had sufficient leisure, and were not annoyed by unreasonable scruples, profited by the perusal of the varied and newsy columns of yesterday's Eagle. That they may have no cause at all for scruple, we respectfully inform them that the matter in our Sunday edition, with the slight exception of the very latest telegraphic news, is prepared before tho Sabbath begins, and that their objections to purchasing from Sunday dealers may be easily overcome by leaving their orders for the Sunday edition, price three cents, at the counting room. It is reasonable to suppose that they gave an attentive perusal to the Eagle's exclusive report of a somewhat similar trial which lately convulsed their colored brethren in a prosperous town not far from Brooklyn. Although we cannot entirely commend the spirit of belligeren6y which prevailed among the colored presbyters, accompanied by the occasional use of carnal weapons, yet all must admire the celerity and certainty with which some of the vexatious questions were settled.

We may also remark, with duo submission, that the personal extremes to whioh the arguments of the colored brethren were carried, was less monotonous than'the continual contact of acrid tongues, and possibly quite as Christianlike. Our latest ad vices from the Bnngtown Presbytery indicate favorable conditions of calm. The spiritual barometer has been relieved of its high pressure, and peace prevails along the colored line. "Nobodv to blame" was the, verdict Observance of the Festival In Brooklyn. Sermons by Mr.

Beecher and Mr. Talmage. The Displays In the Catholic and Episcopal Churches A Lovely Day and a Vast Turnout of the Churchgoers. 'It was ofae of the traditions of the earlier ages of the Christian Church that the sun danced upon Easter morning, and if, in olden times the day dawned with the brillianoy of yesterday, it is not to be wondered at, for the Springtime has seen no more beautiful sunrising than that which ushered in Easter festival yesterday. It gave promise of a glorious day, a promise, alas, that was not fulfilled, for ere darkness came again upon the earth, the fickle weather had changed to wind and rain.

But the earlier hours, of the day were sufficiently beautiful to draw forth larger crowds than Is usual, to attend the Easter services In the various churches, Brooklyn's citizens were for one day in the year, at least, a ohurch going people. Long before the hour 'for morning service, throngs were gathered at the doors of favorite churches, and when once they were opened the edifices were speedily filled. Hence, it fell out that there was a orowd in waiting at the doora of Plymouth Church some tune before the services began, and by half past ten the spacious auditorium was crowded in every part. It was an Easter audience, and very many strange faces were to be seen in the congregation. At Plymouth Church, however, there is perhapsiess display made in the way of flowers and special programmes of music than in any of the larger churches of the city, but the day was most fittingly remembered in the discourse.

The only floral ornaments were a stand of flowers on the little table at Mr. Beecher'a elbow, and a vase of calla Mies growing in the earth at ono end of the platform. The cut flower piece consisted of white azaleas, roses, calla and John sonian lilies, ferns and foliage plants. They were beautifully arranged in the form of a rude crosB, and although the piece was not as ornate as some of those thai appeared in other churches, there certainly were none anywhere tbat were more lovely or fragrant. The only special addition to tho music consisted of the Easter anthem, "Angels Roll the Bock Away," with soprano and tenor solos, and closing with a Btraiu from the Stabat Mater." The anthem was preceded with an organ overture, which began with a flourish of trumpets as though tho heralds upon the walls of Zion were proclaiming the beginning of the festival.

The solo portions of the anthem were exceedingly well rendered by Miss Lockwood, soprano, and Mr. Werrenrath, tenor. The chorus was excellent. In looking over the large audience one was impressed with the idea that the millinery feature which fashion erewhile fastened upon the day is fast passing away, and very properly. This is due more to climatic influences than to any increase of reverenco.

The change in the seasons has been such that Easter usually falls upon a time in the year when Winter wraps are' still a necessity, and delicate colors and Spring Bhdes a fashionable solecism. There are, of course, those who sail cling to tho old rule, but they are generally people more noticeable for following the dictates of fashion than of taste. In all the vast audience that gathered within the walls of Plymouth yesterday, there was no special indication of the arrival of Spring. This is as it should be. It is vastly better for society that the day should be marked because of its religious significance than as marking a change in apparel.

And, indeed, the Winter wrap was needed yesterday for, although the sun shone bright and warm, the wind had an icy breath that spoke of cold and dampness. "Christ tho Light of tho World" was the theme of Mr. Beechor's morning discourse, and he spoke with freedom and earnostnoas, for the topio was a oongonial one. Following the invocation he read tho first chapter of St. John's Gospel, and the hymn sung was the ono commencing "Again the Lord of Llfo and Light." The prayers were filled with allusions to the day and its significance, and tho hymn just preceding the sermon waa "now calm and beautiful the morn That gildB the sacred tomb." Scripture selections, prayers, aonga and sermon were redolent of the spirit of the Easter festival.

Tho taxt of the discourse was from the 9th chapter of St. John's gospel and the 5th verso, which reads "As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." THE SEBM0N. Mr. Beeohor said in effect A more auduclous sentence was never uttered if that sentence was tho utterance of any human being. It would bo an unparalleled conceit, tho very audacity of vanity, and yet, if he that spoke it is divine, it is utterly modest because entirely true.

In tho uoverty of our lancuotre it has como to pass that we have sought through the whole realm oi nature lor Bymoois ana signs oi the attributes of deity, and light has been one of the chief symbols. The continuity with which the figure of lifrht has been applied to him is noteworthv both in tbe Old and in the New Testaments, and de serves a moment's thought. When the spot where the infant Jesus was to be found, was pointed out to the Magi, it was by a large star or ball of light that they were guided to the place, the light going before them. Simeon, when bo took the young child in his arms to bless him declared that he was the light that should lighten the Gentiles. There is also his own assumption of tho figure as in the text.

The Apostle John speaks of him as the light of the world, and bo on down to the time of his death, when there was darknoBS over the earth for several hours, as though tho light of the world had gone out' from it. Light does not create; except in a subordinate sense, it reveals. When the sun rises in the morning it rovealB the earth that is already created. It gives to objeots a part of itself. There would be no color but for light.

Theref oro it adorns and beautifies as well as reveals. In the lower organisms of life, light assists development and growth. But with the higher forms of life light is ohiefly romarkuble as inspiring universal activity. When the light revoals the world around us we think of the ten thousand things that have passed before us. and which are recalled to ua bv tho things which the light reveals.

Light, therefore, brings Into play tho mind and stimulates it to action. AU art and ingenuity is developed upon that which the light reveals. All going forth of enterprises is dependent upon light. So dependent are aU human activities upon light that they would utterly fail and wither away if it was measurably withdrawn for a cousidorablo period. There is between Christ and uaturo a remarkable analysis and in this matter of light it is especially striking and noteworthy.

He revealed things as the light reveals the world, by shining upon them with the divine radiance of Ilia character. He inspired growth and development in our moral natures. He furnished the influence and the inspiration that haB brought out the best parts of human existence. There has ahiava been an intense desire on the part of men to know as much as possible about the material part of Christ's nature. If I could tell the color of HiB eyes, the shade of His hair, could describe His form and habits, I could draw vast crowds to listen to that alone, without regard to anything else.

There has been always this Intense longing for tho knowledge concerning the material part of Christ. Men have sought to know that, and in various ways large elements of religion have contrived to bring down the immaterial and the unkuowable into tho real and the matorial. This tendency to place the material in tho place of the spiritual has swept the church into Babylon a hundred times. OHEIST AS THE LIGHT. As light overywhero reveals the world so Christ is tho light of the world.

He reveals, organizes and develops. Tho vastne8s of his influence upon the world of men is ecou when we recognize how lew and alight aro His material surroundings and how little we know of His life. He was of lowly birth a peasant belonging to a despised race in an obscure' corner of tho Globe. His ministry was a very brief one. He left no code, like ftloees no nymns, nice uavm no Jiing oooks, like ConfuciuB no Koran, like Mohamet.

He never wrote a line that we know of. "What He said, how He looked and what He did aro only known to us from what is told by hfhuble fishermen and financiering tax gatherers and they only wrote after the lapse of from twenty to sixty years, and in no way can their tales bo wrought into one'ha'rmonious narrative. The physical exponents of Christ are very meagre. What He said was spoken in a fast vanishing tongue, and it is only here and there that we catch a glimpse of Him. He did not engage in the foundation of any church, be uttered no commands upon the subject, but be left it to tho growth and development of the influ ence which he had brought into the world.

It is as if you should say that a gorgeous piece of eiJk, glowing wltu onmaui colors uuu wrougut cne most eiaDorato patterns, was the work of the Bilk worm. Primarily, of course, tho worm had some connection with it, but in no nenRe can it be said that the littlo animal is tho author of the Korgoous fabric. The question has often occurred. why it was that if He claimed divinity he should have left nu word or expression upon the profound question and principles that are of such deep interest in human life. He did not pour fixed knowledge upon any Bingle part of human affairs or interosts, but left it just aa ho found it.

Ho did not enter into the world of humanity. In a period when the world was ground down below the foot of the oppressor He said not one word about slavery or oppression. In the great realm which wo call political economy the relation of man to man, of society to tbe individual He gave no light. He gave no instructions as to government, outlined no policy. He did not indicate any knowledge upon science, nor did He throw any light upon its profound and important problems.

He touched nothing in art, nothing in the great realm of beauty, nothing in inventiveness. None of those elements and actions which have made other mon great, are found in Him. He went through life without leaving an impression upon its great and primordial questions, and men say that is not divine. He spoke in an obscure country, in a fast vanishing language, to humble men, who treasured up His sayings, yet Ho left an impression and an influence at work that has gone on through all succeeding ages. Civilization has clustered around it.

He brought an influence into the world, which set the world fermenting. It was an Influence that set men to operating along all the lines of thought of which tho human mind is capable. It has been the light that stimulated to a boundless activity. Instead of giving men definite knowledge upon this or that matter, it has set them to. work to find it out for themselves, and by the exercise of a God given intelligence, and that is vastly hotter for them.

And although there seeniB to be over the Christian world a great recession of bolief, yet there novor was a time when the stimulating influonco of Christ was so great as at the present time. Christ did not come into tbe world to reveal everything, but to bring the light that ehould stimulate mankind to activity and industry. It was better that His influence should be a universal stimulant than tbat men Bhould have everything done for tbem. Christ was divine in that He brought as much of God into the world as mon could understand. He was, as it were, a specimen of God, and He never was bo much In tho world as He was to day.

Speaking of the second coming of Christ, Mr. Beecher said the idea that He was to come again in person was an utter error and misconception. Christ will relirn over the world Regain when the world has come up to the standard of CHURCH OP THE INCABNATION. The chancel was beautifully decorated with flowers, both cut and growing, and their aroma filled the ohurch. A large audience gathered for the morning service.

Bishop Fallows, of the Beformed Episcopal Church, preached a most earnest and thoughtful discourse from the text taken from Col. ill. After sermon eight persons were confirmed. This service was solemn and impressive. The pastor, Rev.

F. S. Huntington, read the names of twenty four persons, who, that day, became connected with tho church, either by letter or profession of faith. The muslo was well chosen and rendered under the direction of Mr. Parsons, the organist and chorister.

The Sunday School service with Easter offering was held In the afternoon. THE TABEBNAOLE. Fully six thousand people participated in tbe Easter services at the Tabernacle. Lock of room only prevented half as many more from joining the magnificent assemblage. The rush was simply tremendous.

Long before (be services began tho great edifice was literally packed pews, aisles and platform steps, and people stood at the doors unable to gain, admission. The atmosphere within was heavy with the perfume of a thousand flowers. Generous hearts apd skillful hands had made a beautiful display, and transformed the preacher's platform into a garden blooming with, the choicest products of horticulture. They ware the offerings of the poople, and on that liberal scale for which theBO Easter displays at the Tabernacle are celebrated. Azaleas, lilies, roses, geraniums, pinks and other spoils of tbe conservatory were tastefully arranged about the puitforrn, and adorned the front of the organ, partially concealing the preacher from the people.

Over the keyboard of the organ was an elegant bed of out flowers, fashioned by Mr. Rogors, the soxtou, and at regular Intervals, around the front of the gallery were pots of roses, whlto and yoilois, Altogether, (he Tliis Paper lias Hie Largest Circulation of any Evening Paper Published in tbe Unites States, its value as an Advertising Medium is therefore apparent. Tbe Republican Senators on tlio Army Bill. The Bepnbliean Senntorg held a caueua on Saturday, and resolved to oppose to the uttermost the proposed repeal of the law which permits the President to use troops at the polls. Under the rules of the Senate they will, if so inclined, bo able to retard the measure for three or four weeks but they can do nothing to prevent its passage after they shall have talked themselves out on the subject.

The Democratic Senators have agreed to pass the bill in its present shape (the shape given it by the Lower House) and having the necessary votes they will carry their purpose into effect It will be remembered that Mr. Garfield and some other representative Republicans opposed the measure in the House bocauso it was tacked on to the Appropriation bill and not because, considered by itself, it was bad. On the contrary, Mr. Garfield intimated that had the proposition come up as a separate measure he would probably have favored it, and Mr. Conger, of Michigan, distinctly informed the Democrats that if they would permit the repealing clause to be stricken from the Appropriation bill the Republicans would agree to its passage as an independent measure.

All tho Republican newspapers devoted themselves to the work of showing not that the repeal was bad in itself but that the mode of repeal was bad, that it was revolutionary, was a rebel device for coercing the President and starving the army. Our readers must remember that the peculiarity of an appropriation bill is that it must be approved or disapproved as a whole by the President, and hence he cannot veto the repealing clause without vetoing the entire bill. What the Republicans meant by calling the measure revolutionary was that the President could not prevent its becoming a law without cutting off the supplies of the army. They, however, omitted to state that the Republican party had passed several measures in this shape, and that Mr. Hayes, when a member of the House, had voted for legislation of the kind which his spokesmen were denouncing as revolutionary.

The Republics Senators have concluded that the ground taken in the House was not tenable, as it certainly was not, and they have determined to do precisely what Garfield and Conger intimated they would not do oppose the repeal becauso of what it is, and not becauso of tho form in which it is presented. This is a determination which amounts to a confession, and it is a confession that all the talk about revolutionary schemes" was mere clap trap designed for the ears of the groundlings of the party. Every student of English history and for that matter of constitutional government the world over knew when the question of the right to attach special or general legislation to an appropriation bill was raised that the Democrats were right. Tho obvious meaning of the constitutional provision, that all appropriation bills must originate in the lower House, as in England all such bills originate with the Commons, is that the popular representatives shall always be in a position to enforce the rights of th6 people. The President has as much right to object to that constitutional provision which requires him to enforce a law passed in spite of his veto, as to call the exercise of the purse power for the nullification of a menace on the ballot box revolutionary.

It was never intended that the President should discuss forms of legislation with the two Houses. The forms belong to the Houses. His duty, his whole duty, is done when he considers the merits of the measures presented for his signature. He would be the revolutionizer if he should assume to dictato to the two Houses the form in which measures shall be passed, and he certainly would declare a new thing if he should say that it is not competent and in accordance with precedent for tho popular representatives at any time to make their grants of money conditional upon the abrogation of what they esteem previous acts or established usages dangerous to the liberties of the people. All this, it is clear, the Senators now perceive.

They concede the propriety of the form, and they have manifestly become impressed with the absurdity of denouncing as revolutionary a mode of accomplishing popular purposes to which the Republicans, when in power, resorted over and over again, and which Jlr. Rutherford B. Hayes favored with his vote when a member of the House of Representatives. As aresult of this surrender, we shall for the next two or three weeks be treated to a torrent of sanguinary rhetoric. "The repeal "is to be opposed on its merits.

This is an announcement which, translated into loss ambiguous phraseology, means that tho bloody undergarment is to be again hoUted as an emblem, and that the floodgates of swash are to be turned wide open. To the Tribune's dispatch we are indebted for the following euphonious account of what is in reserve for us: A remarkable unaanimity va discovered with regard to the attempts of the Democrats to repeal the Fafe guards of the ballot box. A determination was expreed upon all hands to attack the political features of tho Army bill, not simply or primarily because of the offensive manner in which thoy vera sought to be pushed through Congress nor upon the ground of their revolutionary character, but upon their inherent demerits. No issue was taken with the poBitiou generally adopted by the Kopub Icane in tho House, but it was held that the political provisions of the Army bill were in themselves vicious, and should be opposed to the end, even If they came before the Senate in a irgitluiatu way and by themselves. It was furthecmore shown that it would bo unfair and impolitic to let the Army bill go to the Provident depending ujion his vet; stop the mischief which would otherwise result, without developing and placing more fully upon record before tho country tho groBH demerits of the Democratic scheme.

"The gross defects of the Democratic scheme" have the head and foot of their offending in that Democrats believe the civil authorities of America are competent to preserve the peace, and that they do not believe citizens should pass between a file of soldiers whion they proceed to exercise the highest right of freemen. Moreover, "the scheming Democrats" believe that the citizens of this republic are quite as competent to do their voting without the guardianship of dragoons as the people of England are, and in England no armed soldier is permitted to go within two miles of a voting place. In other words, the Democratic schemers hold firmly to the somewhat forgotten notion that this ought to be a government of the people, for the people, and by the people, and not at all a government of the barracks, for tho barracks, and by the barracks. The Easter Celebration. It is manifest that the Easter celebration is rising in favor with the Protestant churches.

The time is not remote when what are termed the evangelical denominations took no notice of the anniversary of the resurrection. Like Christmas, it was looked on as "a Popish device, and was therefore regarded with disfavor. In the Eagle oil Saturday night, announcements were made by thirty two churches, exclusive of the Catholics and the regular Episcopalians, of special Easter services. Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, Unitarians and Universal ista united yesterday in commemorating, after their respective notions, the triumph of Christ over death. This, we think, is a most gratifying tendency.

It indicates an enlarging sympathy and an increasing power to perceive an essential truth under all sorts of diverse symbols. It is doubtless true that to the Unitarian (especially to tho rationalistic Unitarian), Easter suggests an altogether different kind of resurrection from that which is contemplated by the believers in the divinity of Mary's Son but it ifl not the less true that there is a very obvious sense in which Unitarian can join in the celebration of the season. Easter at least typifies to his mind the triumph of the Christian life over all the darkness, superstition and brutality of the Greco Roman world, and the dawning of that light which is pre eminently the light of our civilization. Indeed there is really no good reason why any intelligent person who recognizes Christ as the pre eminent exponent of human brotherhood, apart from all super naturalism, should not enter most heartily into the festival which attests His triumph over His enemies. Tom Paine and Percy Bysshe Shelley, in their fiercest assaults upon certain dogmBS, speak of Christ in a strain that ehow them to have been among nis most ardent admirers.

To the end. then, that the Fair of 1883 is to be hold in New York, or in some spot adjacent to the corporate limits of the metropolis, sharing with it the advantage of accessibility, healthiness and centrality. For of the most serious objections made against the Philadelphia exhibition were the scantiness of accommodation and the malarial fever whioh proved so disastrous to visitors. The spot upon which the buildings are to be erected must be extensive must interfere in no way with travel must be on high ground, and must bo easily reached. At the samo time it be property upon which some of the large buildings maybe left permanently as gifts to the public.

All these conditions have been considered, and all of them being absolutely mperative, many sites proposed for the World Fair of 1883 have been reieoted. Central Park was first proposed. Ex Governor McConnick has plainly demonstrated its unfitness for such a purpose, and the objections to it are so manifest that they need not be repeated here. An area bounded by Eighth and Ninth avenues and lying between Sixty third and One Hun dred and Tenth streets has been proposed. Here again there are too many natural obsta cles to be overcome.

The ground is broken and rocky and lies twenty feet below the street lovel. To fill it in would involve a tremendous outlay of money, while to build upon brick piers would bo nearly as costly. Other localities in the neighborhood are open to similar objec tions, beside being unsightly and really too far removed from the living part of the city. Moreover, they are not healthy. It is clear that the buildinas cannot be advantageously erected anywhere on Manhattan Island, and must necessarily be placed in the most accessible spot beyond it.

Fortunately there is plenty of ground within the corporate limits of Brooklyn which meets already every one of tho conditions above mentioned. Suggestions have already been made looking to the choice of the high ground in the neighborhood of Prospect Park. The Evening Post proposed the steep land on the westerly side of the Park. This would scarcely be the place, for the sloping nature of the ground would be a disadvantage, while but ono line of cars would reach it. A correspondent, writing to our contemporary, however, has pointed out by far the best location that could be found, and that is the entirely unoccupied territory lying to the east side of tho Park.

There are acres upon acres from which to choose. The land lies more than one hundred feet above the sea level, and is an even table land most picturesquely situated. That portion adjoining the parade ground would, perhaps, bo less suitable than the great level area on the east side of Flat bush avenue, known as the East Side Lands, to which converge' a large number of street car lines, and from which start, within a few minutes' walk, three lines of railroad to Coney Island. The Flatbush avenue cars convey one from the Fulton Ferry to the spot the Brighton Beach Railroad, starting from the junction of Flatbush and Atlantic avenues, goes through it the Franklin and Nostrand avenue lines lead to it from other parts of the city. Indeed, from any point of view, it is the most accessible part of Brooklyn to the whole city.

By 1883, and long before it, we hope, the Bridge will be completed and passengers can be conveyed from any part of New York to the East Side Lands without change of cars, while rapid transit will have absolutely annihilated the distances which separate the railroad termini and this city. For every purpose of an exhibition ground this site seems to have an advantage. Its altitude ensures healthiness the view is one of the most picturesque and panoramic that can be offered to strangers on the Atlantic seaboard a plentiful water supply and excellent drainage the proximity of one of the most beautiful parks in the world, and the contiguity of Coney Island with all its ploasures and novelties, combine to render tho spot the most available that can be named. The New York hotels and other metropolitan attractions will be nearer to the East Side Lands than to any spot that could be selected on Manhattan Island, while Coney Island with its fascinations will form a part, so to speak, of the exhibition. It does not seem possible that another site combining so many advantages and presenting absolutely no disadvantages could bo found.

Would it not be a good thing to enter into a contract with Mr. William Kichardson to manage the entire local government of Brooklyn? Mr. Richardson got a railroad bill through the Assembly last week, which nobody asked for but himself the taxpayers of Brooklyn ask in vain for the consolidation of useless departments, and for one head commissions, by which the city could save tens of thousands of dollars per annum. If Mr. Richardson had a contract for running the city government, he would have no trouble in getting any bill through that he wanted.

If the agreement was very carefully worded, Brooklyn might do worse than enter into a contract with Deacon William Richardson to run the city government. If the citizens of this country are so much in favor of the interference of soldiers with elections, why should "not the Democrats in Congress be allowed to prevent it, and take the consequences If the Republicans are so certain that soldiers at elections are popular, why not take an appeal to the people on the question But it may be asked Why should riot the Democrats take an appeal to the country against the employment of soldiers at tho polls To this there is a plain answer They want to get rid of army interference first, so that both parties shall stand on terms of absolute equality. Is not this fair? According to the political extremists, it would appear that at the recent elections Jefferson Davis carried Chicago, and John Brown carried Cincinnati. As John Brown is dead, and Jefferson Davis is only walking about to save burial expenses, there must be some mis lake about this. Perhaps tho petty officials who were not elected mistook the characters of those who got the most votes.

The spectacular performance of "The Forty Tramps" has begun at Gilmore's garden but the people are beginning to understand that there is no law which compels them to go there and get clubbed for fifty oents. The property owners who object to the two per cent, compensation bill may profit by the case of Atlantic avenue. The Albany politicians proposed to authorize a road on that street, and they forgot all about compensation. Work, it is said, has "commenced" on the Bridge and this is the best that can be said, from outside appearances. The people of Kansas are greatly agitated over the fear tb.it yellow fever or some like epldemlo should break out there.

VlgoronB efforts are being mad to get them separated and into homes where they can be cared for. Nearly all the negroes in Kansaa have come from regions infested last Summer with yellow fever. A Southern clergyman now living in Philadelphia makes tbe statement that the exodus of the negroes from the South is not due to political troubles, as asserted heretofore, but that every year since 1875 the negroes hare agitated the matter, and each Spring and Fall numbers of them have left tbe South to seek their fortunes elsewhere. Emancipation has been to the negroes a great disappointment, inasmuch as it did not suddenly lift them into social and flnanclal Importance. Their later impression baa been that freedom is to be had only in a free State and to improve their condition they are trying to get into the free States.

This clergyman thinks another reason for the desire of the negroes to leave the South la due to the' fact that they can never boTconient to live With Ulo Whites for whom they formerly, worked as slaves. They want to au'fheir18 PonditlD Mid to do It they must leave service of song and Bible recitations in celebration of tha Easter festival. The exercises were held in tho church. The singing of familiar Suuday School hymns by the children was varied by tho roadlng of a sketch of the life of Christ and recitations from tho Scriptures by scholars of both the senior and Junior departments. Thero was a briof address by tho pastor and an anthem by tbe church choir, "Angels Roll the Rock Away," toward tho end of tho programme.

Following the singing of "Old Hundred," tho assemblage was dismissed with a benediction. CURRENT EVENTS. Hon. Horace Maynard, TJiiitod States Minis ter to Turkoy, sailed for Europe yesterday. Tho subscriptions to the 4 per cent, refund ing certificates on Saturday amounted to $29,200.

The firm of Laggett Leggett, of 39 Pearl street, has failed, with liabilities amounting to $11,612. The Eighteenth United States Infantry has left Atlauta, for Milk itiver, Montana. The troops at Chattanooga wero sent with this regiment to the West. Sixty families of colored people left Vicks burg. yesterday, for St.

Louis. Thoy are to Bet tie iu Rausos, and go, it Is stated, better preparod than their predecessors to begin llfo in a now country. Madame Gorster and her husband sailed for Enropo Saturday. The prima donna thinks it unlikely that she will over return to this country owing to hor liability to seasickness. Forty contestants started on a six days' tramp at Gilmore's Garden last night at 1 o'clock.

A large number of persons were present iu the hall to witness the start. The man who wins the race is to bo sent to Eugland to enter tho International match on Juno 10. The Law and Order Society, of Newark, N. made complaint to tho Mayor on Saturday of violations of tho law on Sundays. Tho Mayor instructed the Cliief bf Police to Btop the concerU, ballB, announced tor yesterday aud to keep tho saloons closed.

A woman whose identity could not bo established was run over by a truck at Forty seventh Btreet and Third avenue, New York, Saturday night and believed to be fatally injured. Tho drivel was arrested to await the result of her injuries. The Providenco Savings Bank and Trust Company, of Providence, B. suspended on Saturday, with JlabiUties amounting in $75,000. Tho bank claims to have $100,000 worth of bonds and notes, but the likelihood is that not more thuu half of thuu cau bo collected.

Captain William S. Jlomor, died at Hata wJn, N. yesterday, in tbe list year of bis ape. Captain Homer was a former member of the New Jersey Legislature and State Pilot Commissioner eiuco 1907, having been appointed and reappointed by four successive Governors. The Republican Senators have held a cancels in Washington aud determined to contort tbe passage of tho political eection3 of the Army bill and to place its demerits on rocord.

These political provisions aro deemed to be of themsolves vicious, and the strongest effort is to be made to defeat the passage of the bill as it stands. The Southern Claims Commission is to be discussed in the House of ltepreeorJtolives to morrow. This commission consists of three commissioners, a clerk, reporter and massengor sitting In Washington, and the annual cost of sustaining it is $36,000. It was established by a clause tacked on to an approplatlon bill in 1871, which created it for two yeara only. John P.

Phair, the Vermont murderer, who was hanged last Thursday, In Ynrmont, made a statement, which bos been published. He dclares his Innocence, and enters upon a long argument to prova that ho did not have Justice. The statement Is interesting from tho circumstances of tho caso, but not convincing evidenco of hia Innocence. Hou. Alfred A.

Burnliam, of Windliam, died Saturday, lio began public llfo In 1814 5 as a tnembor of tho Connecticut Legislature. Later ho served in tho State as its Lieutenant Governor, and later was speaker of the State Senate. In 1853 he was Bout to Congress, and was ro elccted to tho next (tho Thirty seventh) Congress. He was GO years of ago. Easter was greatly enjoyed in all tho largo oities yesterdiy.

Sunshine, fluwirs, miific and great congrogationa made tbe services in all the churches attractive, and the Easter canls. suar plimn and decorations in tho generality of homes made It a eent of religious and social importance, uut h'jretoforu observable. The statement is made by the York Catholic that Dean Stanley is about to Join the Catholic Church. The Influonco of hU sister, who is a Catholic, is said to havo led to this decision. While in the United States ho was favorably imhiem ed by what be saw, and siuco his return to Kngland has been more outspoken than over in his feelings on the subject.

The Indians ou the Powder River and Big Horn are moving from tholr camps and going toward Sitting Bull's vil'ago t. Tho Tongue Hirer valley iu Wyoming seems to bu the place of rendezvous polected for the Summer by these Indians, At Fort liuford the Indians aro restless, and runners from camps are constantly iu the lines. A threatening aspect of affairs is reported In other ioculities. Thomas Coffey, a cripple .10 years of age, who for years has leen employed to ring the bell prior to tho departure of tho boats at tho Jersey City Ferry, foot of Cortlandt street, N'cw York, died yesterday iu tho belfry quite suddenly. At 3 o'clock tho boat was ready to leave tho slip and tho bell did not ring.

Then it was found that tho bell ringer was lying dead on the floor. Coffey was run over when a boy aud his spine was injured permanently. The Thirteenth Regiment will avo New York Thursday, tho 22nd for Montreal, where tbey will take part in tho celebration of the Queen's birthday. Mr. Beecher, who is tho chaplain of the regiment, is to preach on the Suuday following the parade, and tho regiment will atteud the service, in some church not yet named.

On Monday tho troops return to the States, and will bo received at Hartfurd, with honors. A good time is anticipated. Tho Inspector of the Revenue Marine Service, Liouteuant Thomas D. Walker, was at I.lfo Saving Station N'o. 7, at Shark Biver, N.

last week, exnwiu ina tbe charges preferred against Keeper Joseph Newman of gross dereliction of duty mado by his own patrol. The patrol of tho Btatlou swore to a statement to the effect that lie cruelly treats his assistants, disregards tho rules, is absent from his nover drills the men or uses signal flags, The report will be made by Lieutenant Walker to Secretary Sherman, who av 111 than decide the case. The attention of Commissiouer Campbell, of tho Department of Publlo Works, New York, and that of other heads of departments, has been called to the conduct of their subordinates in demanding free admission to the theatres. The demand upon the managers has been so great that no other course nan left for them to pursuo. The subordinate officers, not only of the police but of every other department of the city government, have Indulged In tho habit of demanding tickets until the managers unitedly decided upon the plan carried out on Saturday.

The Commissioner of Indian Affaire has forwarded a letter to Secretary Schurz in relation to tho Ponco IndianB who were arrefcted for being oil their reservation, and whoso releaso te now sought by means of habeas corpxti. The Commissioner says that thero is no law at present for moving these Indians back to their reacrvatlon or to any other place. The Government should be and undoubtedly Is willing to redress all their real grievances, bo far as they can be rodreeeed, but It most be done in such a way as not to subvert all control over the Indians nor to put all arrangements made in pursuance of law and with large expenditures of money, at the mercy of the caprices of mischievous individuals or bands among the Indian tribes. Several witnesses testified at the trial of Captain Williams In Sow York Saturday. Captain Wil.

llama testified in hia own defense, denying that he clubbed Blake at Gilmore's Garden. He said thero waa a strong feeling against Eowell, and that Blake was pointed out (a him a person prominent in these demonstrations. He "tapped" Blake to have him stop hia conduct, but neither kicked nor (truck him. Captain Williams asserted that Blake returned to the entrance half an hour later and begged to be admitted and that ha waa allowed to return. Tha case waa submitted at the conclusion of hia testimony and other charges were taken up.

The funeral of General Taylor took place at three o'clock, yesterday afternoon, at the Little Church Around the Corner, Bev. Dr. Houghton', in New York. The pall bearers wero Messrs. Charles O'Conor, Hamilton Fish, William M.

Evarta, Secretary of State T. D. Withers, Senator Bayard, Mayor Edward Cooper. Dr. Fordyco Barker.

Dr. Austin Flint, and Mesr. William Constable, Abram S. Hewitt, Chariea L. Perkins, August Belmont, George Ticknor Curtis and William B.

Tram. There waa no addreaa, and at thef end of (ho simple earricea the remains wero borne to tha hears and conveyed to the Marble Cemetery, In East BaooriA street, whore thoy were dsposltod temporarily, fiiey wm (o inftrttg Cn gw Orleans.