New-York tribune., 1868-12-25

ID JOYFUL greetings Of good cheer,
zMs"y Ms CHRISTMAS CHRISTINA: AND sa .gSy IL sSos sS'f
THE festivities closed with the distribution OF gifts to
the children and the singing Of
"TuE CHRISTMAS TREE"
Our Christmas ifas S deeked ODes more,
In JOY NEE, sroub1 --~as-
1t tells o brighter things In store,
Let songs VI praise rcsoundl
Oar Cbristmssiree is fresh and green,
Its hsrvest store Of fruit seen,
when Winter bhghts the year.
our Christmas tree ], shining bright.
While evening s shades de, .3,ISuDd surround ,,,,,
When darkness falls around
Kind friendsl whose hands have decked this tree,
Ys, Iosil for Christmas joys 'OThee
Oar highest praise give.
The services in the morning, which commence at lo3
O'clock will be very impressive the Key Ds n
very ine. The following the selection Professional
Come all ye faithful; Venite-Firs tone; Psalms w
as 49, Te Deum and JubiateSmart in +; Nicene Creed
-Merbecke Anthem-rhe Grace OF God !t3arnDyE oner-
tory-For unto MS child is born tiandeD; Sanctus & uo
lands that the sun Mr A; H. Masster the regular
Organist, will perform. assisted by MI Johh T. morgan
GRACE CHURCH.
Grace Church is very little decorated. The
reading-desk baptisma font, and pulpit are trimmed
with evergreens which contrast handsomely with the
rich trimmings of the altar The principal feature of the
service here will be the music The quartee consisting
Of Mrs B3dte s"PrsMhc M WeSnsSS Sass ONE of the
best in the city The following will be the musical selec
tion; Venite, Mosenthal; Gloria Patr Mosenthal; Te
Deum g p Warren; Jubilate. Berge; Recitatiyes and
Gloria (Messahl; Christmas Hymns and Gloria Mozart
Anthem BeTge. Tho Rev. Mr. Potter VIII omcate
ST. PAUL's CHURCH.
st. Paul's Church has been beautifully deco
rated by the ladies of the congregation. The altar is pro-
fusely decorated with natural owers The monuments
are covered with spruce and balsam FIR The galleries
are hnng VIII Win ieStoGhS On Ii e m,s % lo hand
sOmely decorated with the same material
TRINITY CHAPEL.
Decorations of hemlock and laurel are en-
twned chancel ratings and border the steps TO
the pulpit Numerous wreah and festoons OF the same
arranged with neatness and taste form the ornaments
"semicathedral service Will be given at 1880 a. m
The Professional Hymn, Hark! the Herald Angels
shall conceive and bear Son." and o. Thou that teest
Glad Tidngs TO Zion,' from The Messiah Will be sung
The choir Of 30 and boys Is under the direction OF Dr
W H. Walter The Rev. Dr. swope will preach the ser
mon. There will also be early service at 7:1o a. H.
GRACE CHAPEL.
The Right Rev. Bishop HoratiO Potter
breaches in this church at 1Oi a. IN.
CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.
The Rev. Dr. Dufie breaches the sermon.
The services will at IL o'clock The following
music will be rendered by the choir: Vente, Mosenhal
TIE Deum Mora Jnblate. Thomas "Hark the Herald
Angels Sing" Sprague.
CHRIST CHURCH.
Though the body of the church is not adorned
with evergreens, they aroused with great prousion
about the organ aud chancel No inscriptions appear,
but a number OF are placed over the communion
table and large harp in front Of the angalleTy
CHURCH OF THE INCARNATIoN.
Tie roof and pillars of this fine building are
richly fesoonod with wreaths OF hemock and laurel
grand festival forsthe sundayschOo children was held
last evening.
ST. BARTHoLoMEw's CHURCH.
The Rev. Dr. Cook will preach mt 1890. The
church has richly decorated, as usual Complete
suits Of Winter clothing have been given TO nearly a
hundred children. and about 800 turkeys given to poor
youngsters 70 carry home
CHURCH OF THE TRANSPORTATION.
The Rev. DR.. HoughtOn breaches at 1890. The
edihce is magnfcently adorned the windows and pillars
having been completely transformed. AZ ID g..
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SAVIOUR.
The good taste of the ladies is well illus
trated in the ornamentatiou OF this church The
Woes win begin at 1880.
ST. CLEMENTS CHURCH.
The Rev. DR.. Eaton breaches at the morning
service. The carol. "star OF the Night" will be
sung by the Sunday School children.
ST. GEORGES CHURCH.
The Rev. DR.. S. ii. Tying, the Pastor of the
Church. viii preach this morning at II o'clock The choir
will give "Oh Thou that tellest glad diDgs TO Zion,
and other beautiful selections. Mr.. W. r Williams is the
ofganist
CHURCH OF THE REDEMPTION.
The congregation of this Church hold their
services In Bonneville Han. Of Fifth-ave and
Fourteenth-st A carol will be sung by the Sunday
School children and the Rev. Mr. Scott will preach the
CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION.
Morning prayer and sermon at 1890, and
evening service at s3J chldrens festival viii be held
Oh Tuesday evening rf
ST. LUKE's CHURCH. h..
| Every pillar and gas-fxture in this Church is
hidden evergreeDs, and bright red berries sprinked
everywhere produce warm and agreeable effect.
ZION CHURCH. ri.a.
AT Zion Church, Episcopal, Thirty -eighth-st
and Madsonave the decorations consist Of large NOM
tain aure which is fesooned around the church Thi'
laurel which has been obtained with great difficulty by
kill Mountains, is dotted with peculiar KIND OF REQ
berry called 'iter sweet berres," which Is also oh
tained from the mountains short distance from the
Catskill House. sermon will be delivered by Bishop
tc he reformed by the choir Christmas MatDs Psalms
i9 45 and s5 Gloria Patris; TIE Deum, and Benedicu
Anthem 10y Cutler Glory to God In the highest on earth
peaca and good will TO mon Holy communion; Glory be
10 Thee o Lord Hymn 45 OffertOfy; We thank Thee
Lord and praise Thy glorious nainei Hymn is Gloria IL
CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY.
The Church of the Holy Trinity, Forty y-secOnd-
at and Madison ave. the Rev. Stephen H. Tying jr. Pas
tor beautifully decorated with evergreens and holly
ne SDw4s w asd iGe Eyery Valley &essSi Loyds Jub
late; Oneratory. "with yerdure Clad by Miss Wells
soprano JacksoBs Ie Dtt, by tho choir Finale Grand
Haileluah and Chorus. Henry f. Browne organist
FRENCH CHURCH DU ST. ESPRIT. ls
This church, in Twenty -second-st,, near the
Pifthaye is also used by the Spanish congregation az
Santiago The interior decorated tastefuy slthoogl
no nrofuseiy The Rev. DR. Verren will ofnclae al the
Freiicn service nc 10, and the Rev. Mr.. Riley ~ Ine
enansh service at II 80 Tho music will be selected IRON
Mozart's Twelfth Mass Mile Tomaseli Is the orgalst
aud the Misses Totten and Seos Maruuez ana Garcia
thc solo singers.