Carols Among The Pines 1977
It was a pleasant summer evening on Sunday, December 19th, when over 1,000 people gathered at Schramm's for “Carols Among the Pines". The grounds around the Cottage provided an ideal setting and the red jackets of the municipal band members, the white frocks of the choir members from St. Gregory's and the audience covering the lawn made a very colourful sight. We were especially delighted that our Historical Society President, Cr. Muriel Green, who had been very ill for some time, was able to be present. The band entertained the crowd prior to the commencement of the program. During the hour-long service the audience joined in singing several carols, led by the choir, and several artists sang solos. The excellent accompaniment provided by the band was a highlight of the evening.The arrangement of the program was a credit to the producer and musical director, Mr. M. Hughes, and the compere and narrator, Mr. D. Kinsey, evoked just the right atmosphere. The net proceeds from the sale of programs has been given to Doncare. Quite a few people took the opportunity to view the interior of the Cottage, either prior to or after the service. We hope that they were not only inspired by the carol service, but impressed by Schramm’s so that they will tell others about it.
Source: 1977-02 DTHS Newsletter
The Easter Service
On 21st April, 1892, Pastor Schramm led his congregation in a ceremonial procession out the
gates of the pioneer Lutheran Church on Waldau Hill. The new brick church had been opened, and only the cemetery was left in the old church grounds.
After nearly 80 years, a religious service was once again held among the graves of Waldau Cemetery at dawn on Easter.Day.
Members of the Historical Society helped by hoys of the 2nd Doncaster East Scouts, prepared-.the.-grounds for the service. An altar was set up, and a cross of flowers made by Pastor Zweck was hung on a pine tree. A harmonium from the Box Hill, church was played by Eric Collyer. The return of interest in the Waldau Cemetery was symbolised by both the hour of dawn and the text of the service, based on 1 Corinthians 15: 20-23: "But the truth is that Christ has been raised from death”.
Source: Irvine Green A.I.A.P. writing in 1971-05 DTHS Newsletter
Dawn Easter service 1980
Dawn Easter service at Schramm's Cottage, Doncaster, 1980, led by Rev. Edwin Koch. Photograph printed by the State Library of Victoria in 1992 from original print taken in 1980. SLV-b35548 http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab77621
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