New-York tribune., 1868-12-25

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in the fields" fhe chdren's festival will be held on
Monday night IN the church. In the ivy, ON the outer
walls Of the church. thousand spaTrows nave
built their nests and their writings are plainly heard
within the church and during the sunny hours OF
within In singing notes Of praise.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY.
The Church of the Holy Trinity, (the Rev.
Dr. Ltleoh Bishop elect Of the diocese. rector, was
decorated in garb Of green. A blazing star, with
of fame surmounted the church. The pulpit was
hung with garlands, and cross Of white cameas swung
from the ecern. Two large FIR trees spread ther
branches across The altar aud garands wreaths shields
organs arranged the for this mornings service,
aud the choir consisting OF Mrs: Reed soprano Mrs.
tenor, will execute his selections The poor OF the parish
cared for during Yesterday and on Saturday even
ing the SabDathsehoO children Will receive thcir pres
ents.
ST. AIMS CHURCH.
st. AIMS p f. Church, Brooklyn, is most
beautifully decorated For several days many OF the fair
ladies Of the congregation have been busy engaged In
twinng wreaths garands, and shaping stars OF
done and each simple bnt tasteful token was In It's
proper place. the effect was charming There will be the
customary services to-day under the direction OF the
Rev. Mr.. Reid, and. on Wednesday next the annual
Church Festival will be held.
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
At st. Johns Church, corner of johnson and
washngton-sts, the Rev. Dr. Burgess, an interesting
programme s 10 DC oDserNeu Az iV3o eermoh VIII po
preached by the Rector. The Sabbath-schoo children
will sing the Carols composed by the Rev: DR.. Burgess
The choir consists of Masters Devere and Burre and
organst directs the music which consist Of Jack
sons Te Deum. Handel's HaleluJah Harkl the glad
the chdrens festival will be held. The church was
handsomely festooned with evergreen crosses evergreen
wreaths garlands and shields The words Holiness TO
the Lord" surmonDted the chancel.
9<'ri ST. PETERS CHURCH.
At st. Peters (Catholic) Church, Father
Franseolas), mission for the school is going The
church-one OF the handsomest in the countrys spen
Gidly arranged with garands and illumnations The
and the choir consists OF Corranne Guiame, sopranos
Mrs Snyder, contrao; Mr. Galley, tenor and Francis
Dalon basso. The choir is to be Increased to-day and
the programme is unusually excellent sermon was
preached yesterday to unmarried women and the church
was crowded
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
At the First Presbyterian Church (the Rev.
Dr. Van Dycks, there will be the usual morning service
There will be Chrisnastree at the church for the Sab
bath-schoo and one at the Misson-shool
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Christmas Festival of the Third Presby-
terian Church OF Brooklyn was held last evening The
church filed 10 oyerfowing with children parents
and friends After opening address by the pastor the
Rev Mr. Greene, the children sang the Star OF Bethle
ing between them Bradburys" In MaDger Laid" and
Herald Angels" by Mendelsohn. Two large Christmas
OF their fruit and the bright eyes danced with delight
the gifts were handed TO their owners. The church
young ladies and gentlemen TO whom II was referred
The musical portion OF the programme was ntrusted to
from the audience on the conclusion OF the festival W.
W. Hurlburt esq superintendent oi me school wac also
apparently well pleased with his youthful charge
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
At the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Mr..
aaher corner o; and Liberty ss thero Will be
service this morning. Addresses will be made to the
Sabbath School children Christmas carols sung and pres
ens distributed. The ladies OF the church have been
busy and sken banners hanging from the saeres wave
over garlands OF evergreen and festo0nofy.
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR.
At this Church the Mission School children
were delighted last evening with Christmas Tree, well
laden with presents. Every poor little boy received
fun suit Of clothing and each little girl dress The Rev
o'clock The choir is composed OF Mr Thomas, orgauist
Mrs. Mary Hobbs, soprano; MT LOCKWOOD tenor; Mr.
Stein, basso; and Mr.. Crane, contralto.
SCHOOL EXERCISES, &c.
The Christmas Festival of the Sunday Mis-
son School OF Grace Chapel took place yesterday after
noon at tho church In Fourteenth The classes
makhed to the church. each carrying little pen
nant on which was inscribed the number fIf
30 children In the mission last september
There 4Oo h the church yesterday all singing
happy as one could ws haen class was % Ssened nt py
sents, embracing toys aud useful articles beau
tful Christmas tree, 20 feet high. ,o was ,,,na IN
smong ia branches and miniature flags waved from
every limb the whole presenting brilliant sight The
ceremonies were very interesting. Bishop Potter the
REV Henry Potter aud the Rev. Walter Deafield, the
Pastor ocated The Christmas Carols were sung by the
children vnd the prayer delivered by the PASTOR
After the distribution Of gifts the Rt Rev Bishop Potter
was presented with travelling case gift from the chil
drep The pastor was presented with dressing case,
also Gift from the children Mr.. Ruth, Superintendent
Of the school, presented with book gt from the
Sfhe Nest Eghteenthst NJ r. Sunday School give their
annual musical entertainment this evening: chaplain
Mcabe late Of Libby Prison, Will be Win tne 10 snB