New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-25


CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES AT TRINITY CHURCH.
"A large attendance testified to the interest of the
public in this ancient temple Of worship lts Cnr.s
mas decorations perfect successes and well suited
10 the massive proportions Of the edifce they adorn
Above the altar evergreen cross is erected, lit
with tapers on both sides of the chorsers stall stand
two imposing pine trees, while the entire chancei is
adorned with laurel and evergreens. Suspended
from the beak Of the dove is handsome star aud
csoss while the columns and each entrance 10 the
males are empowered in all the emblematical shrub
berry of Christmas.
The church was thrown open at q o'clock, al
which hour the Christmas Festival of the school
children was celebrated. Mr.. James life rang Out
upon the MUSICAL chimes Of eight bells, the ensuing
programme:
Evening Hymn; Concerto in rondo form, with various
pnodhcaons ~ major and minor keys; Portog.l Hymn
EvcDing Bells; Christmas Carol; Vesper Hymn
At the conclusion of the be.ringing the children,
numbering about three hundred and fifty, entered
and were seated rear the chancel. Mr. Cutler per-
formed a stirring voluntary upon the organ as the
clergy and chorsters entered from the robing room
20 their usual seats. The services commenced with
sChristmas carol, species of choral exercise only
too rare in this country. The choir solo was sung
BY Master Hopkins and the chorus by the choir and
the Sunday. School children. When it ceased, the
organ peaed forth the air in lordly volume, and
its tones died away, the chimes took up the theme
and flung out upon the busy city the glad notes Of
"Hosanna to King Davids Son."
Among the clergy who ofcisted in the service were
the Rev. Dr. Vinton, the Rev. DIR. Ogilvy, the Rev.
Mr.. Harrington, and the Rev. Mr.. Greeneaf OF Gin
einnati.
Evening prayer with full choral service was per.
formed, and an address delivered to the children by
The Rev. DR.. Ogilvy. AT is conclusion the Christ.
mas Tree Carol was sung, and the clergy and Choir
listers proceeded TO examine the tree; the doors OF
the larger porch were rolled back TO disclose tree
6fsy feet in height bearing wonderful fruit in the
shape of varied gifts, and sparkling with tapers A
large table was laden with presents also, which were
distributed to choistes and children something for
each and all.
To-day, at II, there will be full choral service,
the one chosed being Kempton in ID fat and the all
them comprising selections from the Messiah. Chimes
will be surg at bslfpast ten, in this order:
Ringing changes eight bells; Ssmsou, from HANDLES
chorus Then round about the starry Heavens slcisn
Mariners Hy feyePs Hynn Christmas Carol Ri siog
thc Chimes; Old Hundred
At the conclusion Of morning service, the poor Of
the parish will be served with poultry and other sub
Eantia gifts for their Christmas Feast.
HE RECEPTION OF CAPT. RICKETTS,, y. s. A.,
AT ELIZABETH, n. J.-Yesterday was honorable TO
the patriotic spirit Of the citizens of the old borough
where the family of the gallant Captain were long
resident. II having become known early in the day
that the Captain, with his devoted wife who shared
his captivity, would arrive by the Philadelphia train
at O'clock the people gathered there iu crowds the
cannon was psraded, and when the train approached
the depot regular salute of thirteen guns was fred
che flags up at the different poles and MANY
public buildings, and tie church bells rang out a
merry peal Of welcome 10 the brave soldier. As soon
as the Captain stepped on the platform, supported by
bis wifefor he still is sorely crippled by his wound
1.-THE whole multitude sept forth cheer upon cheer
and rush was made to seize his bands. Women
weP for joy, and strong men wept too, as they ap-
preached aud welcomed this faithful defender OF his
country aud its dag-wboss batting step aud enact
aaed frame bore touching tcslinony at once to bis
sssor and his snfierings Ii with difficulty that
D passage could be made TO the carriage which was
70 convey Capt. Ricketts, and his family TO their