The New York herald., 1863-12-25


purple laurels the communion Is the inscription,
"Unto a child is born-unto son is given" Tho
inside the communion also spenddly dressed with
aures and pine caves On the table the representation
OF lamb bearing cross, formed OF white mnortees,
encirced with green and gold The services were very
Interesting, though they did not differ materially from
the usual evcpsong OF the Reformed Church. new
carol, written for thel OCCASION was sung with great
energy by tho boys OF the choir The address TO the
children delivered by the Rev. Dr. Dix. It was sim
pie and Instructive being meant merely to instruct the
children OF congregation The Christmas tree
exquisite In fact have more beau
tul tree. erected under the supervision OF Mr.
Watkins, who deserves much credit. Mrs. OgiIby,
tho estmable sdy OF Dr. Ogiby presided at tho tables,
which loaded with all kinds Of presents for the
cbdrcn she did neglect any Of the little onos.
The children marched down the chauce while The or
gan peaed forth It's music. all singing
Our Christmas tree s decked once more;
In Joy wo meet around
II tells OF brighter things in store;
Let songs OF praise resonnd
ChorJs-The Christmas tree is sp evergreen
The Christmas tree is forever bright;
u shines with everlasting light.
Our Christmas s fresh and green,
While ak los are cold and drcar;
Its harvest stOro OF fruit s seen
when winter bghis the year.
&c. &c, &c
Tho following melodies runs on Trinity bells. by
James Ayne, commencing at halEpast two o'clock in
the ternoon--
1 2. Christmas Carol-"sieut night, holy night"
/ 2. Evening Bells
cSris,ss cSrs%ss GsrSl eGasrroSl-"1fe CHRISTINA. rrssn
6 vespor Hymn.
CHRISTMAS DAY AT TRINITY CHURCH.
Mr. Aylio will ring the following programme Irini
~ church chimes thismorniug, commencing at hstrs-t
/ ten o'cock-
| Ringing tho changes eight bells.
/ Christmas carol-"Brgbt, bright in silver nght.v
3. Christmas Caroi--"Once In Royal navid's city,
a. Rondo with variations. in major and minor keys,
posed for Trinity church chimes by George ,. Brs-
g. Christmas Carol--"The Christmas Tree. ~ s
g. Christmas Csrol--"Tbe Children in The Temple"
GRACE CHURCH.
The musical services at this church viii be under the
direction OF Mr.. George W. Morgan At morning
prayers the perform rmances win be as follows
venIte exul,cmus Domino, composed by. O. W. Morgan
Gloria Patri j. hoscnhal
Jubilate boo .....................W VIM Berge
Hymn 45, from King arranged by y............. King
After the sermon the Anthem will he sung by Mrs
Bodstein
The decorations at ihis church viii be pretty much tie
same rs last year
cHnisr CHURCH.
The musical services Christ church corner ~ Finh
avenue and Thirty hfth street, win be Of than
ordinary interest as The whole musical performances
there will be the composition ~ the present organst and
director. the well known and avorte composer, Mr..
Charles Wells Mr. Wells has been engaged for the ast two
years the composop and collection ot groat musical
work for the Episcopal Church, Of which choice pieces
will be performed this morning Tho church has secured
tine OF Mrs sadora the celebrated soprano
Mrs scott alto SIR Conkyn tenor and Mr. copkey, bass.
The programme of music composed and arranged by
Charles Wells, viii be a. follows
opcnug anthem" Tho Lord will comfort 7ion.p
Soprano, solo and chorus.
Ven exll'emus.
Psalms OF the day -ohanted.
Te Dcum-anthcn.
Jubila'e-anthem.
For unto m child u born n'-s anthem. .oprano solo.
80 praise The Iord'-alto colo and chorns
Handels Hallelush Chorus-arranged Tor organ solo.
ST. BAWruoLoxEw's CHURCH.
Al ST. Bartbolomew's church Of Lafayette place
and Great Jones street the services will commence at
han-past O'Clock In the morning nr Samuel Cooke
will preach the Christmas The musical
under Or. Clare W, Deamcs, will be as tollows.-
I. Voluntary ard Hymn" shout the Glad Tidingsp
2 venite double cnsnt. nt.+.......,....-.. .Dr Heames
Gloria Pstrs.. .............. Dr. Beames
4 Gloria IN FIeelss, with solos ............ Weber
s. sensdc,us, ne~iy arranged anthem b.. Dr. Beamss
T. Pastoral symphony. organ. Reoi,ailves-" There
were shepberds." Mss Brainerd Chorus Glory 70
God - from tho Messiah. ......... .......... ande
s. Hymn ts-'Hark sihe herald angels sing. Nozsr,
o. After the sermon solo, Miss Brsinerd--"At mid.
10 Communion service.
The choir 10 quarette one viz-Nhs Nsris Brspord
soprano; Miss Virginia Tucker, con,rslto Mr. J. 3.
Norhrup, tenore; Mr.. Geo. W. Van s,clen, basso.
Miss Brainerd sings In the Messiah" this evening.
irving Hall, and she is engaged 10 sing 10 the
oratorio 10 Boston. next Sunday evening
or. ANN's ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH rIoHTH sTREgT.
~ ST. AIMS Roman Catholic church. 10 Eighth street.
near Broadway unusual preparations have made
arord the congregation . grand musical treat Ibis
church has always been celebrated for tho character d
IT. music and the announcement ths, todsys pro-
srsmme 70 surpass everything previous viii sufsce
give an idea OF wha, may he expected. Mr. r. GonIsei
the musical director, and bis accomplished lady who
presdes at the organ, have prepared nass which
Will be rendered splendid manner by the admirable
corps o. artistic composing the choir
81. srEPHgy's ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
A. 81. stephens, In Twenty eighth street. the Music,
under The management Of Mr. xorrs viii be ofthe highest
order. Tho grand high and vespers al the above
church viii be BAN pas, O'Clock ~ ne morning and
al hafrs@t three o'clocs 10 the sflsrnoos Tboss who
visit ,o church will feel csspiy srsiifsd ~ being pres.
The occasi0p.
". BoSITACEs cHrhcH.
This neat little Catholic church, situated 10 Foriy.
seventh street near scooud ayspge been vey
~ decorated and are Informed that tho Rev Mr.
NcoS the gcaious pastor made arrangoments f0r
nue musical display W addition 70 the grand relg goas
services On The ttt u January a ades' faE for The
bene6t q this church wil eorrercs Al reris haoou
East Forty orb street shich s ergs iei " 70 rsai1s
handsone rho adde's have made .sgs ,olsesets
and ntcHd - mise aa lrHqtly a'trs1use o. pisyso
thes lAbs1
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