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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
CHURCH OF TIE MESSIAH.

In the chapel connected with DR.. Samuel
Osgood's incOmpeted church, on EastThrtyfourth6t,
Dr. Osgood himself conducted the services, and the Rev.
Dr. Dewey Of Boston delivered the His text was
taken from that portion Of the second chapter OF 81
Luke included between the eighth ana fourteenth verses
The ph Of his discourse the contrast presented be-
tween the humble origin Of christianity and tho marvel
results 70 which u had gwen rise we nh0 ID Chs
tlanity none OF that spendOr OF origin Whch we are 30
prone 10 look tor Inc lesson tagsnt Dy 'no Co,ias
tended 10 correct this pTQneness Ne never raleu, a.
ought the ncaculable influence upon the history OF
tho world wrought ls51 years ago, Dy 4naC obscure
birth in the scOrned Judea, negtcteu hOhan prov
fnce. We did not realize with what Weath OF language
She present hour responded back 20 Ihal Z
was but another name for the owned WOru = "Itt
the history OF civilization (hmset most moral NAM
had most contradctoIy said that moral ana regIOs
ideas had nothing 20 do with the ciyzed adVancenent
Of the world and yet, that our religion was the most
moral, humane. and human, that had ever VS.
be perceived. needed but the most
cursOry survey At the starting point no difference IN
culture, language or religion, could be adducec as the
reason FOR its marvellous extension and prosperity. In
every country in which its power has been felt It has
habitants Of China Hndoostan Persia, Turkey, with
those Of lands favored with the prevalence Of Christian
atty. In those countries what were men, as SUCH unsp'
ported by wealth. rank, castef Beings whose for.
tunes rise and fail at the word OF despot Every great
in history We could ahord 10 lose except tha OF
Jesus Christ Beautifully and more beautifully, from
year 10 year. was His influence rising upon the world
His spirit all around us IN the history or today &c
oasonally we see t. in all It's funess, in the eIpOnens
we meet with Of the divine principles OF religion and IN
the increasing gentleness and sesacrcng disposition
OF good men, The simplest principles Of Christianity
hfegving principles. It's two prime elements Were
the uterance Of simple truth and the ncucaton OF love
one OF the pecuares of Jesuss doctrine His tera
non Of the truth" When he stood before the tri-
bunal He said that He into the world TO bear Wit
to the truth Aud IL not with the foresight OF
divine love, also, that He compared the kingdom OF
heaven to grain of mustard seed redupcating itself 20
annny and infusing its sweetness and IS strength
through all time and spaeei The life OF Christ ana the
Christian life and all the man is compelled to
sgonze through earth would be assuaged by unwayer
assembled 10 celebrate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
TIE CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCATIoN.

The ritualistic churches make the most of all
Festivals and Fasts in the Christian year. and the cele
braon the Episcopal Church OF the Annuncation yes
terday was no exception TO the rule. The decorations
are something quite superb. whether considered with
reference altar cloth and pulpit embroidery or with
TO the holly aure and cedar branches sprgs ana
The inscriptions in Gothic letters are very fine
and novel features neycbefOre seen By az this season
consisting banners the walls with embems them
wrought in evergreen The music yesterday consisted OF
probably the most elaborate service ever heard IN our
city by q Boy-chor, and directed by Mr.. Jerome
Hopkins, the Invisible Organst OF the church-we say
invisible because the organ is 80 far upstairs and away
from the choir The following Is the schedule OF pieces
Proeessons ro thy rmpe' Nene Gregorsn Ju6ilate An
glcan and Christmas Anthem Hopkins Auhrm-"Be.
fol, behold" GosG Responses, J. T. HsrrA Gloria, PATH
(Fdeis), Beethoven.
The "Echo Choir"an addition peculiar 10 this church,
also assisted from above with tne effect. Mrs. Julia
sheehan, Mrs. Kayan, Mr. stephen Bedell, and James
Thomas were the principal solo singers, besides Master
louis Fink the remarkable boy soprano from the Orpheon
Free Choral Schools who is far superior to Coker,
lately In well known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
ST. AIMS RoMAN CATHoLIc CHURCH.

The decorations of st, AIMS Church, IN
Elghthst. were remarkably chaste and brilliant. The
columns and galleries were wreathed with eyergreens
and decked with pr0fusOn Of trees and the affairs ana
sanctuary we're abaze with lights and flowers. On the
at8r there number OF bouquets OF choce not
house flowers and ut each end OF 10 were ehornous
masses OF fragrant blossoms tuberOses pnks Jaonca
and rare aud brilliant leaves from the summit OF Whcn
rose gilt candeabra The hanging lamp Of the sanctuary
was also beautifully wreathed ON one OF the sue AFFAIRS
I'm the midst of perfect garden OF flowers, stood mound
OF green. dotted with and daisies ana on lay an
image OF the infant THIS, 100, was surrounded
with lights. Nine masses were celebrated at
Ibis church in the course OF tho morning, the
principal service being at lO o'clock Wien solemn Hlgh
Mass was sung by the rector the Rev T. = Preston as
sisted bv Dr. Buitscl deacon, and the Rev MI DJar-
am az sbdeacon. The Rev. Hector Glackmeyer Of ST.
Iolu's College, preached eloquent and imprisoned
sermon on the gospel Of the day The Mass was followed
by BenedictiOn of the Blessed Sacrament The choir,
u1der direction OF MI Louis DaCbauer Organist OF the
church. performed a Mass by Ambrose Thomas. never
before sung this country the solo parts beng taken by
Miss Amanda NJ Wells, soprano; Miss GOmien cOntralto
Sguor Erran enor; and SgnOr Rem bass. These ladies'
and gentlemen assisted by Efficient chorus The
AgfS Del solo by Miss Wells, and Christmas motel OF
Adams, admirably sung by Miss Gomlcu dereiNe espe
e. Id Be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
PHILIPS z. Z. FAIR.

The congregation with commendable zeal COM
menced Fair in their church, in Mulberry-s between
Blocker and Houston the 2d for the purpose Of pay
ing of the indebtedness OF their church IL Is 10 continue
until the sd January inclusive and the following Mon
day. the 9th their efforts will eliminate in vocal and
instrumental concert to be held at Jefferson Hail. Sixth
ave. and GreenWlchs Thus far, In spite OF the hard
times the Fair has been pretty successful Last evening
a considerable number Of visitors attracted to it.
large assortment Of ladies' furnishing goods fancy ari
ces Photographic views OF the church. &c. were ranged
ing OF the attractive features OF the Fair The
feshment department amply stocked and well man
aged The needs OF this church. of which tho Rev. b. f.
De Costa is the Pastor, and tho Rev John Peterson
assistant pressing and the present appeal 70 EpscO
paan and other Christian denominations FOR help should
be vain. The church ia still about $4,000 IN ueb'
and unt this pad the building cannot be cohsecraeu
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coLoRED ORPHAN ASYLUM.

The children under the care of the managers
Of the Colored orphan Asylum were RECALLED, yesterday
with genuine Christmas dinner So many good things
had been the various addresses advertised that
the Superintendent when he called for them, had quite
enough do bear them comfortably away. The neyl-
table turkey and cranberry sauce, kept company with
the inevitable goose and currant jelly ana mlneeples
and plumpuddings In that enyiable proximity Ia
which time out OF mind they have always been az the
Kriss Kringle 10 only remains 70 say that inc
coored orphans enjoyed their repast with all that graft
tudc which, such occasion, can be so completely
expressed by good appetite and good digestion Indeed,
one OF the pleasantest features among yesterday
charities was the appreciation OF these c0Ored orphans
who have happier Chstmases than yesterday 10 Ook
back upon, and touching kindnesses 70 romem'
Der than those yesterday revealed to them BY nknowh
friends
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CHRISTMAS.
THE DAY IN NETWORK AND sUBURBs-TnE SER

x,Yp nav IN NETWORK AND SUBMISSIVE SER
MONs-THE MUsIC-THE CHURCH ORNAMLN-
TATION-THE EXCURSIoNs-SNArlNG, EIC'
What did old ScrOoge's nephew sayf y am
sure always think Of Christmas time as good tinv'
kind forgiylns charitable, pleasant time; Tho Only 'o
know Of IN the long calendar Of the year. wheh Ion
and women seem by one consent TO open thelr snuyF
hearts freely and TO think Of people below inc IN " =
we're really fellow.travelcrs TO the grave anu '
race OF creatures bound ca other Journeys anu
fore uncle though IL has never put sel"' 20 -,
yer in my pocket believe that II mas Ioo ' "1
viii do me good; and say, Goa Dies ~ ,.,.
sr1,e ,.ouno scrooge TO his coldhearteo relauYe-
- oo,5boor+ed mat is-but who came to be very
,o and genial old fellow before ne died as the records
tent IN the Bob Cratcbit family sufficiently attest
" A merry Christmas, Bob" said he to his Old CLERK
one holiday, after having learned a lesson from the
phantom: "a errier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow
than I've given you for many year! III raise your
salary and endeavOr 20 assist your struggling family ana
we win discuss your affairs this very afternoon over
Christmas bowl Of smoking bishop, BoOl Make up the
res and buy second coaseutue before you
:, Bob Cratcht!"
There are many old scrooges left IN the world; but II
the Spirits Of Charity and Love left free TO travel
trought it on every Christmas day. they did through
Gotham yesterday the " nisers Will disappear from
the face Of the earth forever The city was alive from
morning tin night through the hours OF sunshine, ana
away into the murky drizzy night, with happy people
Prom the rising OF the unto the gong down OF
the same there was much footing Of horns and beating
of drums and sounding Of other instruments OF music OF
kind known to all the peoples of Christendom Pedes
trans crowded the thoroughares the Park gay with
gorgeous equipages, redshirted men uamped with
rhythmic tread to thennOcent slaughter Of wooden targets
on the plains Of New-Jersey and the hills lying round
about comfortable homes rang with the merry shouts OF
children TO whom Krss Krnge had been kind and thou
sands Of the poor were made glad with the bounty Of the
I1oh II was glorious day. pleasanter Christmas has
not been spent in NewYork for many year. and herein
after are numerous chronicles written which sba stand
~ evidences Of tho fact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
TILE LITTLE CRIPPLEs.

Through the kindness of Mrs. f. S. Jafiray,
the crippled children at No. 81 sScond-ave under the
care OF Dr. Knight of the Society for the Relief OF
the Ruptured and Crippled, enjoyed Christmas feast
Tho dAy was enlivened with merry songs and geefil
games number OF persons visited the Institution, and
Subscribed berayn aid OF the object Of the institution
but further assistance greatly needed This Is OF
the few societies that has never received aid from either
the state or the city, and 10 s entirely dependent for is
support on its receipts for services from those able pay
for them and the contributions OF the benevolent We
are sure that charitabydsposed persons only need to
visit tho institution 70 open their hearts and purse
strngs Castor garments and material for dressings
always usct aud desirable gifts " the Institution The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
CHRISTMAS on THE CENTRAL PARK.

Christmas Day was dull at Central Park.
The uncrowded the carriages nfrequenr.
the walks deserted the skating undesirable.
the Casino empty, the situation OF park keeper be-
came for the time, snecuTe. Between and O'CLOCK
disappointed skaters returning by hfies and
ties all wearing identical look OF detection very
few yentured there, certainly not more than
dozen in all. Perhaps equal number Of carriages
dragged in CHASTITY isolation, along the riding
Skaters long they skating be happy under
any circumstances and this fact it is due that the
skating ponds. unfavOrabe were the opportunities they
presented the only spots In Central Park whore
nythng OF the traditional cheerness Of Christmas Day
visible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
THE STREETS.

The general aspect of the streets was that
Of national .holiday. Both stage and car lines were
running and transacted thriving business In the early
morning many retail opened but as the day
wore along these closed, and the day assumed
Sunday aspect There this difference, howeyer-al
the rIimhoes were I'm full blast. The effect could he
readily seen for OF certainty, so many drunken men
never were seen the streets before. Policemen had
busy time OF It, and the police stations teemnR with
inerafes But Offset 10 this disgracefu state of
tbings IL was cheering sight 20 the respectable pOr
ton of the community with faces indicative OF good fare
and good humor hurryng 10 meet their friends shortly
before o'clock M the rain began 70 fall By ~ o'clock
the streets deserted and Christmas Day in he year
OF our Lord 1867 among the things OF the past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
THE woRKINGwoMEN's HOME.

At the WorldngwOmen's Home there was n
pleasant dinner yesterday. Only about sixty OF
the ladies were present, the remainder having gone
into the country 10 spend Christmas with friends and
relatives The afternoon and evening were spent IN sing
me library OF tbe Home has been increased by several
volumes presented bypublshes and others The Charsn
Riverdale, n. Y. presented as Christmas gft ths
Globe edition OF Dckens's works and PadDS Ndgd=iHo
1863 and Charles Scribner Co.. years subscription
TO Hours at Home, with promise Of further donauons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26

the regeneratng principle Of the social world hat ea
is 10 live for all and that all are 20 live for each Inc
world acknowledges the genius Of Charles love DSAeb by
the shaft OF his wit and frightened the old devils hat
haunted the world He but OF the great company
controvert the theology OF the middle ages and encour
aging .bOse who are vndicatng the reality OF mans "a
tonai snd spiritual being against the assaults OF n
tired of him We have been hearing Of Christ Tue
second person in the trinity We have just begah 20 nc
or Jesus the type of our humanity the friend Of our best
desire the consecrator Of our best purpose Have We
heard enough OF hint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
FREE-wLL BAPTIST FEsTrvAL.

A Christmas festival was held in the Free
VIII Baptist Church, on seventeentbst near slxthaye
last evening over the pulpit platform, four large Amer
can flags handsomely festoOned and the walls were
tastfuly decorated with flowers The exercises consisted
Of actresses chOruses dialogues poems, and reeitaOns
Tiers OF beautiful girls dressed In White were seated az
the pulpit end OF the meeting giving the place
most fascinating appearance "rhe beautiful hills" was
sung with exquisite sweetness by the quartette chorus,
by tho Misses Davis and Adams, was tumutously az.
piauded The closing piece, representing Calypso ana
the Fur!es, was well worthy OF notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
ST. FRANCIS xAyIER,s CHURCH.

At ST. Francis XavieI's an immeqse number
Of deUotess soemnzed at four o'clock yesterday
morning and at every succeeding hour until nine. Every
portion OF the Church was lavshy loOped with over
greens The tones Of the soemn-yoced organ haImi-
ously mingled with the versatile Of the Orcbes
ira The singing Of the st. Cecilia choir and the inter
probation Of MOzarts Twelfth Mass, and LamOilotus
Pastorae, were deeply enjoyed ly the innunefaDle
yecr present and father Dupress sermon the birth
of Christ was deyoutly listened TO- The r. Nespcrs
were also wei attended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
THE NEysBoYy LODGING-HoUsE.

About $50 boys sat down at o'clock lasa
night to their annual Christmas dinner in their lodging
house in the sixth story OF the Sun building Five tables
were spread two reaching tho length OF the roOm and
all loaded with Yiands OF every description IDo
youthful newsyenders did ample justice 20 everything
before them After the tables had been disposed OF tho
fun began and the boys had little speechying among
Themselves, and some very good songs were sung Inc
evenings entertainment was wound up with dstrlbn
ton Of warm clothing among the boys.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS.

At the Howard Mission and Home for Little
Wanderers Christmas was observed by singing speech
making good oyster dinner, and general distribution
OF TOYS and candies 10 pleasant sight 10 witness
the 10y the children exhibited recei Wing
and when the candies brought into the ROOM taking
two stawart carry Them the subdufd buzz OF an
ticpated delight that through the children must have
gaddened the hearts OF the giyers and repaid them
hundred fold This Mission has been in operation nearly
seven years During the time about 1900 children have
been fed clothed and taught Many have also been sup
Piled with good situations. At present e03 children ate
receiving the benefits OF the institution.
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CHRIST CHURCH.

At Christ Episcopal Church, Fifth-ave., the
clerical duties OF the Christmas morning service were
conducted by the Rev Dr. f. Ever Rector assisted by
the Rev. Thomas Durham. There were moro comTnu-
pieans pressing for admission than the church could con-
tsiD Laurel leaves hung IN arched festoOns from each
OF the TOUR d0mes and the font, vesy and altar were
also plainly but tastefully decorated The choir, com
posed OF Mrs Marie L. Hitchcock. soprano; Mrs. Carrie
A. bcoib JtG Mr. 9. ~ Kendall, tenor, aud Mr., Henry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
uEnDING NJ. E. CHURCH.

A grand Concert vas given last evening at
the Heddng NJ f. Meeting House. for the benefit Of the
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Mission sabbath-school
This school started in June, 1885, with only IA pupils
the Register and last Sunday l children
attended. The odihce which Is very capaciOus was filled
last evening and the programme was agreeaoy dlyers
fed Miss c. Jacacks, in several solos, was greeted with
welldeseryed applause, while three gentlemen myster
ously set down az Grouse Co." III the programme
were vigorously encOred In trio entitled what She
Said" The slngngOf the school children also mer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CONFUSION.

Evergreens of all descriptions yesterday
adorned this church. and the Rev. Mr. Lawrence delivered
an appropriate address lie mpressiyely alluded to the
heavenly patrmony which the children OF Christ were
heirs and admouished his congregation that the reposng
of faith in the SON OF God was the only Of reapng
the advantage Of His descent to earth. The choice Of
hymns betrayed sensitive taste the part Of the scecior
and their Interpretation fine degree 81 musical skill on
the mart Of the choir
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CHrrRCH OF THE HOLY MARTYRS.

The children of the Sunday school connected
with the Episcopal Free Church Of the Holy Martyrs In
Forsythst Canalst. not forgotten yesterday
afternoon Christmas tree laden with good things
which latter were distributed much TO tho qualification
OF the juvenile group. Appropriate hymns were well
car0led, and declarations were delivered The audience
were entertained by terse opposite and pthy addresses
by the Rev. Jas. Mett, Mr. Z. McNulty, Mr. A. forboe
and Mr.. Chase.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
OUR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
THE CITY HALL AND PUBLIC OFFIcI

THE CITY HALL AND PUBLIC OFFICES.
The City Hall yesterday was as quiet as on
Sunday. The wheels Of the City and County Govern
ment machinery blocked. All the offices OF the Cor
poraton, the Controllers Department, Mayors once,
Street and CrotOn AQueduct Departments were closed
and the various city employees enjoyed real Christmas
holiday.
CHRISTMAS N THE TONES.
The prisoners in the TOmbs, thanks 10 tho
nberaity OF the Commissioners OF Charities and Correc
On were RECALLED with good dinner yesterday, rafty
Tor the majority OF their number The repast consisted
freaseed chicken cOred and roast beef mutton and
the usual vegetables. The rules OF the prison were also
far relaxed 20 allow the prisoners the liberty 81 tbo
corridors from 10 o'clock a. III. until p N.
THE INSTITUTIONS AT BLACKwELLs ISLAND.
In the various public institutions on Black
wells Island yesterday general holiday was allowed
the nmates-the lunatics o4cepted-wmch was accom-
panied by poultry dinner. The poor the aged and the
Sick enjoyed their eaables such as they had nos
tasted FOR many day. The Commissioners of CHARITIES
and Correction aided by benevolent persons, frnished
1900 pounds of poultry for the three islands under Their
care than third Of this enormous quantity o
choice food toward supplying the cOrpOyea wants
OF those on Blackwes Island. At about noon Commits
s0ners Bel and Nicholson arrived at the island, and 10
spected the different buildings, aud saw that every on"
was cared for All seemed thankful Tor the b0anues be-
st0 wed on them in their unhappy DURANGO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26

sohwicard basso sang the hymn "shont the glad It'd
{De with fine effect The chant Venit" composed for
ne occasion by Mr. samuel Jackson the OTganist Grisch
ners Gloria Patria" the Ie Deum" Of Wells, which
was intOned and a christmas anthem, Bind there
were Shepherds" composed by Mr. Willard DIR.
Ewers discourse was upon the mission OF the Savior,
the text being when the fullness OF time, God sent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
CHRISTMAS ELSEWHERE.
IN BROOKLYN.

The Christmas of 1867 was more generally
observed in Brooklyn than the Christmas OF many preyi
years All places Of business excepting drinking sa-
looms and confectionery stores closed early the
forenoon The principal streets crowded the even
ing previous and the stores thronged with purchas.
ers. Everybody appeared TO have funds sufficient foI
any amount OF expenditure.
The usual services were Yesterday morning held I'm th
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
LADIES' HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

At the Ladies' Home Missionary SOciety's
rooms the children celebrated Christmas by singing and
various school exercises, which lasted about two hours
AZ the conclusion each child was presented with u toy
The average daily attendance 70 the school OF TINS ns
tute Is about Jl6 AT noon each day good ana suDtan
tia lunch is given to all the children The current eX
pcnses OK last year were sls.O26 %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-26
GRACE CHURCH.

Yesterdays services at Grace Church but
slightly differed from the ordinary Sunday ones The at
tendance was small. and the altar only decorated
With few trees and laurelwreahs Mr.. Morgan, how
ever elected from the organ those happy effects that
hts wont and the Revs DR.. McYicker and Mr. Matthews
the officiating clergymeD.
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PRICE FOUR CENTS.

holiday presents Of toys dolls and games given them ie
relieve the tedum ~ confinement, with the HfehI"
books papers which they delight read and hear ~
planned, and The good things bOntlfuy supplied tnen
on festive occasions constant OF dYSiso
and happiness 20 the little eripples.