Show THE SPIRIT OF EASTER the christlen chrestian Chrls tian religion rests its faith in christs resurrection from the dead which is commemorated by the church as a joyous festival on easter sunday the tragedy of the cro cross when our saviour shed the last aas t hop of ills his precious blood for the redemption of all mankind would have beon ben vain and forgotten had not the sacrifice been followed by ills his triumph over death and the grave which furnished proof of ills his divinity I 1 I 1 centuries of 0 persecution the attacks ot of infidels and the subtle casuistry of the present day mod ernist and others ot of his ilk who have gone before have failed to shake the faith of millions million of true believers and they will continue to fail because truth they cannot destroy As a religious festival easter sunday is celebrated the christian world with ceremonies elaborate and impressive in magnificent cathedrals glorious music thrills the worshippers wor shippers while in the humble bumble church of the country village and hamlet there is an all equal devotion among the handful ou oi devout be bell livers vers gathered g together in ills his name I 1 i the festival also has its secular side coming with the dit dawning wiling of spring when nature awakens and with renewed vigor enters upon another season ot of life and beauty easter sunday is the day upon which fashion parades its new offerings tor for the adornment of its devotes and followers in the usually glorious sunshine and genial atmosphere ol of the day the ladies 1 god bless them shine in new raiment and look their prettiest r from the wonderful easter parade of fifth avenue new york to the little bheam of saunters ga on alain street in the towns and villages there is a brave display which enraptures the gaze of meno man and strengthens his allegiance to tha objects of nt his love and devotion |