Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-12-27

at Ii a. m Grand Mass In ID, by Wells. prof.
Caulfield Is the Organist here with Miss Mary
Murray, Mrs Caulfield, Mrs 3 " Moves and
others OF musical note IN the vocal parts Rev
]. A. Waiter the pastor here, prefaced his
sermon by an clog quent appeal In behalf OF St.
Charles College, Baltimore, the alma water OF
SO many distinguished Catholic divines.
At St Dominicks (Catholtc), the music was
also very superior; Prof. Meltzbach presiding
at the organ, and Mrs Brown, Mr.. J. Mating
ly, Miss Mattingly, Er Iardella, Mr.. A.
congregation contributing their aid on the oc-
cssion. Mozart's great Mass No. was given
here in admirable style Rev. Mr. Lynch said
the early a e'clock) Mass here, and Rev. Mr..
Ralph preached, and the second Mass was
said by Rev. Mr. Boke, Father Lynch preach.
Ing. ST. Dominick's Church was very beauti-
Iully dressed with evergreens and flowers, and
lhe whole interior presented a very cheerful
aho attractive appearance, in accordance with
Inc Joyful nature of the day.
AZ SI. hloysius Church, (Catholic,) Christ.
mas was celebrated with much fAstiyity. On
christmas Eve, the young ladies Of St Alloy
sivs Academy, under the care of the Sisters OF
in the afternoon, during which the youup Ia
dies performed several pieces on the piano and
spoke several dialogues. Alter the perform
ance, Misses Mary Ecklof and Mary RELY
came up and presented, on the part of the
scholars, handsome writing desk, accom-
panied with neat and appropriate address, to
which Father Wiget piled with much feel
ing. The boys attached 10 the male department,
under the charge of Mr.. ]. p. Brophy, held
theirs at p. m, in WI hich the same order OF
exercises took place, and during which Master
George Hadley presented, on the part OF the day
and Sunday school scholars, the Rev. Father
Wiget with complete set of harness. The
affair passed off with great credit to the schoi-
ars. The schools are in the most fourishng
condition-those of the Sisters number 400 and
the male department300 On Christmas morn
ing, at 5 a. m, a solemn high mass was sung.
The church was beautifully decorated with
everereens and the altar dressed with white
samelias. The music was most solemn and
impressive. Besides the mass, Mrs Kretsch-
mar sang the " Adesta Fidelis;" and There
were Shepherds keeping their Night Watches"
was also sung with the greatest feeling by
Mrs. X and the Rev. Father Hitzelberger ad-
dressed few but impressive words TO all
present AT IL q. m. the church was again filed,
and the grand twelfth mass of Mozart was per-
formed In grand style by the choir and the SER
mon preached by the Rev. Father Stonestreet
on the birth Of our Savior. On Monday the
children OF the parish had large Christmas
tree. During the evening the children enjoyed
themselves greatly, and all will remember
with feelings Of joy the Christmas at St Alloy
sius.
At st. Johns Church (EpiscopaD full and
heavy festoons OF evergreens, suspended from
the central sky light and diyerging therefrom,
had fine effect; and this was sdded TO by ths
delicate tracery of green along the ex.en. OF the
gallery panel work. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. G.. w. Smith. This church
has been distinguished for years for the excel
lence of It's guartette choir which is constituted
at present as follows:-Miss Emma b. Turner,
Mrs. Cieary, MIR. S. V. Noyes, Mr. Parker.
Orsanist, Mr.. NEEDING. The musical services
were TIE Deunl, composed by w. s. Lloyd; Ben
edtctns, by Winter; anthem, "While shepherds
watched" &c, by Lloyd.
At the Church Of the Epiphany, the tdim
religious light of the beautiful interior OF this
fine church edifice was further reduced by tho
wealth OF evergreens and rare flowers, dis
posed In wreaths, festoobs, and boQuets,
throughout the building. Among the orna.
mental Inscriptions were the following, "Be-
hold, thy King cometh," "Unto Us a Child is
born" "Kipg OF Kings and Lord Of Lords,'
"The word was made flesh" &c.
The music was under the direction Of Stgnor
Strini, conductor OF the choir, assisted by Mr..
Kroell, who presided at the organ. The open.
ing sentence, the prayer from Stradella, with
fB BY MIe Blanchard. % The % main feature s"' Of the
music for the day was TIE Deum composed
for the occasion by Mr.. Kroell. The harmontes
were massive and the solos beautiful; one OF
which, an alto solo. was effectively rendered
by the performer, and admired by the entire
congregation. The Jubilats, by Rosenthal, and
the Psalm, with music, by Mozart and Ros-
sini, were effectively rendered, especially the
bass solo In the latter piece, performed by Sig
nor Strini. The beautiful soprano solos were
very tastefulIy executed.
Rev. Dr Hall, rector, occupied the pulpit,
and delivered discourse from the l4th verse,
LIST chapter Of Johns Gospel, "The word was
made fiesh," &c: The children of the parish
were not overlooked this Christmas. The
teachers of the Sabbath School, at considerable
expense, prepared for them a tree laden with
gifts, just such as would please the children,
and this was presented to the children of the
parish on Saturday afternoon.
Trinity Church (EpiscopaD was also finely
decorated with green and with beautiful how.
ers; The heavy wreaths OF green carried spi-
rally up the columns of the church had a fine
effect, rs did the various embiazoned inscrip-
tons framed in green. Prominent amongst
these upon white ground, appeared the
over the altar appeared beautiful Star OF
Bethlehem The services were conducted
here by the rector, Rev. Mr.. Keeling The
musical services given here too were OF a
superior order.
Grace Church (EpiscopaD Was handsomely
and appropriately dressed with evergreens aud
molly, and with cross OF evergreens above the
altar. prominent feature was the escuteh-
eon which ornamerted the centre of the gal
lery at the west end. 1t is intended TO repre-
sent the banners OF The four principal tribes of
Israel united under cIe cogniZance, sur
mounted by the crown representing the ROYALTY
of Jesus. This shield Is divided into quarter
1ngs by cross OF green, which is Illuminated
by q smaller cross of gold. On the first part is
q lion of gold, on ground OF blue, to repre-
sent judah; ia the second, a black OK, on a gold
field, to represent Ephraim; in the third, a man.
on ground OF gold, TO represent Reuben; and
in the fourth golden eagle, Oh field of blue,
TO represent Dan. These denote, by the lion,
power; the OK, patience; the man, religion and
reasoni the eagle, wisdom, agility aud SUBJ
limlty, the whole ind eating the original church
OF God as collected In the twelve tribes and
Eow surmounted by the crown as being under
the government OF Jesus Christ, whose natal
day these oraamen tations were intended TO
hCEor. The rector, Rev. DR.. Holmead,
preached from st. Luke, I'd apter, 1ith verse
The choir performances, conducted by Mr..
Iestii:an, were admirable.
At the Church of the Ascension, Episcopal.)
the services We're conducted by the rector, Rev.
DR.. Pinckney, who preached from Isaiah, 96.
The church was very handsomely decorated
with devices in cedar, ivy and palm, accom-
panied by beautiful flowers. a triple arch
o er the altar bore the words Conn sellor,''
1.-The Almighty God" Prince OF. Peace"
Above was gilt star in gilt, ornamented with
evergreen, representing the Star OF Bethlehem.
The font was decked with profusion OF w hite
Japonicas and other rare flowers. The altar
railing bore the inscription, "GIory to God in
the highest" and the choir front bore the words,
" To you is born this day Savior which is
Christ the Lord" The admirable quareette
choir at this church Mrs. Dubant soprano;
Miss Goodrich, contratto; Mr.. w. NJ. New,
basso; Mr. Van Buskirk, tenor, with Mr. T.. s.
Kimball as organist) perform ed In super . style
as opening anthem. while Shepherds w atehed,
&C.," by Lloyd; after which Tcnite, by Laud;
grand TIE Deun by Lloyd; Ju0iIate, by Carr