The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-24

monies suitable 10 the day. Nothing will DO lef und0ne
mens public spirit and Christian feeling Of this com
munity In dschargng the sacred and secular duties
bound by conscience 10 do and we win connect the
tival with the highest honor that be paid II we re-
member Che poor who have claims upon our sympathies
and benevolence
Yesterday Christmas trees greeted the view at every
STEP They were being purchased everywhere by thou
depos for their sale Broadway and in other streets
kept busy enough their customers The
propretos Of and their assistants up and
stirring" They were doing splendid trade. The toy
marts were last evening filed with juveniles making
purchases Of horses, dogs, whips tops 'Jacksn the
box" little guns and pistols dolls dolls houses, and
everything calculated to please their taste They
delighted beyond the day approached upon
which they were to show each other the gifts q friends
who had been long absent and Of parents who look 70
them as the pride Of their house.
is during this time that all the arity OF children s
y hs
II s In this way that the Christmas Is really enjoyed FOR
results in producing tender refined feelings and chart
should be displayed during Christmas
subjoned are given accounts Of the different prepare.
Hons for the celebration Of the festival tomorrow-
YPIsCoPAL CHuRCHBs.
TRINITY CHURCH.
In this church suitable arrangements have been made.
Close 10 the communion table, and not far from the
magnificent stained glass window an arch OF ever
green's surmounted by cross has been erected Other
portions Of the sacred edice have been decorated with
wreahs and Towers Green branches have been twined
around the pulpit The whole appearance OF the build
g is quite In keeping with its ecclesiastical character
1t is structure OF which Americans may be justly
proud Close by its walls lie the ashes OF illustrous
Americans who had devoted themselves to the advance
ment OF the honor and glory OF their country To-mor
row morning service will commence at eleven o'clock
1t will open with carol for the choir accompanied by
the two organs and echoed by the bells The music will
include vente and Psalms, Te Deum and Jubate,
Boyce, in A, the Anthem; Recitative from Handel's
1'Messah, sThere Shepherds; Solos, by Masters
Enrich and Toedt, and Mr.. 9. ID. Mayer; Chorus,
"Glora, from Mozarts twelfth Mass There will also be
q w rTnnn anhco .Ynin x-sNn
THE cHIMEs
The following chimes will be rung on Christmas
l. Ringing the changes on eight bells
2. Christmas Caro-Once in Royal David's City
3. Christmas Carol-Bright, bright in Silver Light
4. Christmas Carol-Watchman, tell us Of the Night.
8. Christmas Carol-Anges from the Realms Of Glory.
.. Hymn-Quiet Lord, my Froward Heart.
ST PAUL's CHURCH
This structure, which is regarded with great venera-
ton account Of the associations connected with it, is
decorated in style that reflects the highest credit
those who have had the conduct OF the arrangements
The chandeliers covered with wreaths Of laurel
Device which Immediately attracts the notice OF the Wis
itor is the treIoil Latin cross and circular emblem
Of eternity The panels ornanentod with balsam.
Washington's pew decked out with evergreens Before
service begins chant win be sung by the children Of
the Sunday school connected with the church.
81. JOHNS CHAPEL.
The most striking decorations In this edi1ce are
number Of well executed monographs Surrounding an
arch at the altar the words Gory be to God in the
highest, and on earth peace and good will to men,
TRINITY CHAPEL
ueCOratioHS III tLuS CHdpei simple Out elegant
The porch the entrance and the aisle seem TO be one
mass of fresh and beautiful foliage
CHURCH.
II is expected that anthem will be sung in this
church TO morrow morning We learn that Of the
late Bishop Potter will deliver sermon at the morning
service.
AT ST. LuKH's CHURCH
the Rev Dr.. futile will preach to morning The
service will be preceded by carols which 70 be sung
In the other Episcopal churches including st. AIMS
church for deaf mutes Church OF the holy Communion,
St. Clements, St. Peters St Michaeis, ST. Thomas Ic'
there will be services appropriate TO the day. We're all
these described even In the briefest manner would
Suffice to say that in all these temples OF worship the
preparations do Infinite credit those who have been
instrumental in getting them up.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HENRY STREET.
Service commences in this chnrch at half-past ten
O'Clock. fine selection Of music will be performed
usual ability.
BAPTIST CHURCH, MADISON AVENUE.
This spacious and handsomely constructed church will
not be inferior 10 any OF ITS neghbors in regard TO the
celebration OF the Christmas services
METHODIST AND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES.
In these churches the festival will be nshered In with
the usual thanksgiving and prayer.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
ST. PArfuCKs CATHEDRAL.
This church Ia beautifully ornamented. One hundred
and fifty candles will be lighted upon the altar and in
several parts OF the church lights will be fixed in the
form OF stars each consisting ten or twelve can
dies Golden cand estcks are 10 adorn the altar which
will be festooned with Iaces and natural flowers.
The side affairs to be dedicated to the Blessed Virgin
half past ten o'clock the Archbishop Most Rev. DR..
McCoskey, officiating attended by the cergymen Of the
preached By The Rev Father scerDey An scisns
choir service being arranged under the direction Of the
organist Herr Schmidt
In Twenty eighth street, near Third avenue, is deco
rated In tasteful manner with everareens and flowers
The has been conducted under the supenn
IN nj cfs NJ tha tha Rau nv fuv
mings who has made every necessary arrangement for
the celebration Of the ceremonies Of the day.
Rev. Father Mooney, PASTOR, has spared NO trouble 10
render the decoration OF the church all that should be-
Gas lets, set In ies and candles will throw blaze
OF light on the altar the artistic arrangement Of which
cannot be excelled.
Masses commence ~ five O'Clock; high msB 1T half
deacon and sub-deacon The prepasntions merit mofe
than passing word Two gilt chandeliers, witch
" iights sac win bs placed on tbs altar, which 10 70
Ing lighted candle, and between these win be inter-
spcrsed OF fragrant flowers On either side or tho
altar will be lofty palm tree lifting its top almost 70 the
roof OF the church. and the gas jets will be entwined
With boughs Of palm
Twenty NTH street, Eighth avenue will have mid
night service, at which Haydn's imperial mass No.
is 70 be sung At hAfpas ten tomorrow morning high
mass will be again celebrated the choir .ingns hands
nics grand mass Veepers commence at half past three
in the afternoon The music will be Minis grand YES
pro. Mr. r. Gonzalez discharges the duty Of musical
director.
THE CHURCH THE CONCEPTION,
Fourteenth street. In this church preparations on
scale equal 10 those aseady mentioned being carried
out under the superintendent Of the Rev Powden
Morogh-
AT CT. PETERS,
Barclay street, grand high will be celebrated at
hve O'Clock In the morning and again at hsfp ten
O'Clock Al the last ceremony the choir will be under
the direction of an efficient organist and the music
selected will be suitable for the day Sermons descrip
OF the great festival. OF the which
IL should be honored 70 be preached by clergymen
connected with the church
CHURCH OF sr. TERESA,
Of Rutgers and Henry streets For twenty
this church had been the fashionable Presbyterian
church OF the city. II purchased about years
by the Rev Father Boyce and OF the most
lect Catholic congregations worship within its walls To-
morrow morning solemn high will be sung half
past four O'Clock Al the Gospel there will be
Low 10 be said NJ every intervening hour until
half past O'Clock, when there will be again solemn
high mas and q sermon A collection will be taken up
for the orphans II has been arranged that music OF
superior kind will be sung at the high The fol-
lowing Is included among the selections for the first