New-York daily tribune., 1863-12-25

ranged In the form of orescort while the pedestas
and oy er the one Of the tabernacle stars OF hght
similarly constructed. Both sides Of the tabernacle
we're ornamcntcd with natural flowers and wreahs OF
cyergreens The potare Of the Blessed Virgin was
completely cpcirclcd in white The services VIII
commence this morning by solemn high mass al %
o'clock. Aseeond mass will be- held at log a. m.' an"
vespers ae6SS m The Very Rev. Father VIM Stars
wiz ctRc6Ssr
CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
But slight attention has been paid to the embellsh
ment of this church for the occasion The tabernacle
is ornamentcd with natural flowers bit no evergreens
have been brought into requisition An extra quantity
Of wax osndles grace the altar Low Mass Will be
celebrated nj each hour from four TO nine inclusive;
High Mass at l0i.
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.
In the hrilancy Of its decorative materials. and the
taste displayed in their employment. ST. stephens lar
surpasses any Of the Catholic churches visited by our
reporter Viewed from the front entrance the scene Is
one Of beauty Over the pcturc Of 81 stephen are
three evergreen trees connected by wresths of the same
material. About the altar are arranged hity wnA
lghts-thc tabernacle being completely surrounded 10y
them The statues upon the altar thrown into bold
relief by bseh ground of fir trccsthc Blessed Virgin
wearing a wreath Of roses upon her brow. Pyramids
of evergreen upon each side ornament the base OF the
altar while the center bears burden Of crosses COM
posed of and overgreens in nearly equal proper
tions Each pillar of the tabernacle aud candclabras
are wrcaihcd with the materials The tablcau is
made complete bv The addition of six conca stands Of
flowers varied hue oarelcssy yet arrfuy scattered
| among The decorations.
ST. PETER CHURCH.
The communicants Of St. Peters met last evening TO
prepare the interior Of then edhce for the usual christ
mas ceremonies. Doubtless the altar Will be orna-
mented in appropriate style.
! Other Catholic churches were also appropriately
adorned and services peculiar to the season willbo
held IN each to-day.
CHRIS MAS FESTIVAL OF THE SCHOOLS OF TEINiTY
CHURCH.
\ very interesting ceremony took place yesterday
aftcrnoon at Trinity Church. the occasion being tho
celebration OF the Christmas I've festival by the chill
dlcn OF the schools attached to Trinity Parish. For
the first time since this temple 81 worship was opened
1t hgi,ci with gas which displayed 10 greater sd
vantage the elaborate decorations of e,crgrccus. semi
circular branches Of wbi, attached TO the massive
stone columns bearing hod shapes of myrtle leaves
numerous ecclesiastical designs.
At =. N. the Rev. prs. Dix viuton. Ogilby and
other clcreymcn entered thc chance. Afior evening
prayer the carol commencing with this stAnza was
suu, by the choristors and children file tchoOl
Once Ia Toy Il Da'id. city,
stood lo,yly rrte sied.
Where q mof.sr aii her Baby.
ia ln.nacl ief It's bed.
Mary tia mother mild.
Jcsus Christ Ter iiiiio child.
The Rev. Dr. Dix then made "a brief address after
which Dr. Ocilty's celebrated carol was sung
Our Christina, tree drrscd once more
nlpy ~e nf,i around.
il ted ol brighter tlings Ia sfcfe,
Let songs Of prais r~sound!
The Chfi.tInp. tree =. an ev,r -rc-n.
The Chf.sinasfro" - f'r~s"t bright,
IL shines With rveriasiinr l-S-
Al the conolusicn Of the carol the porch door
rolled back exposing large Christmas-irce brilliantly
lighted and laden with presents consisting - golden
oans houses hummng giopp. dolls. &c; tables hllrd
with toys also spread In the porch The ercrcises
werc coscd with distribution Of the aselis 20 tac
l,i!c one
FIvT POINTS HOUSE oF IsDUsTEY
Christmas ai the risc Points House Il Industry Is
always merry tine One al tho Churches ia fhi' city
sees that they have nrst dinner aud big
enough hang "a present for all the LITTLE vnyfircrf
there 1t tak- large Uce 10 contain presents enough
ior the hundred. that ~ and clothed BY the In't
,u,iou bui none 81 The children passd over in the
distribution II any Of oI readers wan to soc happy
company Of poor ci.ldrcn aad aChr.tinasiree worth
booking st ~ them 20 20 tbe Five Points icda5 ai half
pasi one o'clock.
oIHlE CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS.
Tie good citizen in search of opportunity oi max
ng o.iors happy vil find tony plenty of place whore
ao CON betou his Chr tinas Offering with tho most
fr4lfyins rcfuts. Thuc tie ne"a!oys I"or ic
ov. ulo deserve tfir Indy attention o. tbs sol
-on tru tlele il toe Home for Little Wahlorcn u
tlc 3th Wand: the Ladies 0d Brewcry Mi-sloa, live
Point; thc Home fDr the Ireudesf AID host o.
others equaly needy and qnto deserving whcre tie
liberal minded may ako poor little folk rca!S' TIN, u
ID w..i them "a rl.nf n.erIy Clrirfl.ts.