Article April 27, 1899 Issue

Miscellany

Easter was most fittingly observed at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, the morning service being of especial beauty. It is one of the few buildings of which it may be said that it was flooded with light, for through the glass sides the sunshine shone with Easter brightness upon the golden daffodils, the palms, ferns, and azaleas and the myriad of blossoms composing the altar decorations. Principal among the flowers was a great vase of lilies sent from Bermuda for this very occasion. A great surprise was in waiting for those who attended in the morning. Coming in with hearts full of thoughts of the resurrection of Christ, the eye as soon as uplifted fell upon an exquisite painting representing Artist Trojette's idea of the Resurrection. The work of art tells a story that needs no verbal interpretation to those who see. Before the tomb stands Christ looking in kindness at the woman kneeling beside the tomb, and to her he is saying, "Touch me not, for I have not yet risen." Overhead is the blue sky, the white clouds floating across carrying all of the peace and none of the turmoil of earth in their purity. Away in the distance are seen the habitations of man. But all thought of surroundings is lost when the face of The Man is looked upon. The expression is that of the ideal Christ and speaks of power, love, and most of all, tenderness and infinite sympathy—the Christ who came with healing. The painting is beautiful in detail. The colors blend as though it was the design of their maker that they should be together. The resurrection robe, of softest rose tint, falls in flowing folds to the ground, in delicate contrast with the yellow draperies partially enveloping the figure of the woman. The setting of the picture is of stained cypress, matching the woodwork of the church, and is in the form of a carved canopy and bench. Incandescent bulbs are concealed in the canopy, furnishing a perfect system for lighting at night. The canopy was designed by Architect Loth, of this city. The painting is valued at over one thousand dollars.

During the opening services Mrs. E. K. Betts said, "this Easter gift is the gracious donation of our friends, Mr. and Mrs. William S. Earl. In another room hangs a steel engraving presented to Mrs. Betts by some of her students. The subject is "Daniel's Reply to the King."

The Troy (N. Y.) Record.

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