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THE FINE POINTS HOUSE or INDUSTRY.

In the lecture room OF this recognized charitable
institution 800 girls ana boys were assembled 10 do
justice to the good cheer that awaited them. The
smiling faces at the gathering were suggestive in
deed. From the perambulating dispenser OF heats
foot oil and lampblack over the cowhide and calf.
skin coverings of pedestrians to tn who had been
destined to that university Of infancy BlacKwells
lsland-where the child" by assocllting for 1.-TWO
moons' with the hardened rascas OF
great metropolis, have any lingering feeling
of virtue ''crushed out,n and are thus
prepared 10 enter upon an enlarged field OF infancy,
and be able more perfectly to work upon broader
platform OF turpitude and crime, were present.
Appropriately dressed-the girls in white, with
crimson sashes, and the boys in black every soul
plucked by kindly hands from a terrible future-
the scene was inspiring. After the singing of
several hymns and an address by Mr.. Stephens OF
Cincinnati, at one O'Clock, the light-hcaried
pany sat down to dinner. Chickens. turkeys, pastry
and puddIngs disappeared with that readiness, sug
gestive OF appetites willing aud greedy. AT three
O'Clock the gifts from tue Christmas trees dis
trbuted, ana every heart went TO bed very early,
happy and Philosophical In their infantlle way. 1t
was day OF merry hours-a day that the children
sof the Five Points House OF Industry Will long
remember.
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THE FANTASIICALS.
Their EXECUTIONS Ycsterdn y-The Guys and
Tam % Shunters OF the Period.

Their Evoiu,i0ns Ycsterdn y-The Guys and
Tam % Shunters Of the Period.
There are many Christian cities on the globe that
celebrate the birth OF Saviour IN different man.
but 1t is doubtful If there exists another city
in Christendom, outside of Rome or Venice, that
celebrates the Nativity in manner similar to that
in which 1t is celebrated in this the metropolis OF the
Western World, where every language is spoken and
every religion tolerated. Christmas Is gala day In
New York, and for weeks preceding Its advent Is
looked for with anxious and happy thoughts ana
ant,cipatons from all classes.
Yesterday Trinity Gained forth Its greetings to
the stranger and the resident the numerous throng
wended their way I'D Broadway but class TAR
different from the usual throDg paraded the prnci-
pal streets ana gave mlrth where sorrow Pre-
dominated. -
showed UNI al q late hour and surpassed their
former Efforts on similar occasions. Their costumes
were respondent IN coiors but what they lacked
beauty they made up In absurdity The nrst COM
| pany VI Fantasticals that made Its appearance
| was the % Hackmen's Sons OF Pleasure" o company
| which was headed by brawny genius with huge
| grenadier's hat; behind him rode male and female
or Celtic origin, OF least they Intended TO repre-
resented by barrel on hor3eback, with head pro-
truding, which was characteristic OF the procession,
TO say the least. The shipping interest," was repre-
scented by diapidated specimen OF humanity in
the garb Of a sailor Dukes without number, coun-
tesses IN proison anu aarAes or Without ns name anne
their paws FOR "staml,s," ana In many Instances
succeeded IN getting th3t necessary article; but De-
fore they got through with their parade tneJ came to
grief al the corner OF Canal aud the Bowery they
were assaulted with various missiles, thrown by
''lOafers ana "stand ola I" and were compelled to
beat disgraceful retreat Ia different directions
fne next company that made Its appearance
was the troublesome Mufins'' OF the seventh
ward "a band OF mlscreants wno marched through
the Bowery. as far as the City Hall CARRIED in every
style OF dress imaginable. they too came 10 grief III
front OF the st. Nicholas Hotel where they were met
by company OF ''ragamuliins,n who saIted the
captain OF the company with similar articles that
their predecessors mad received.
The "Invlncibles,n the last Of Fantastcals, pa
raded late III the evening, and gave out fun on all
sides. one fellow, representing Ben Butler' on
horseback he centre OF attraction, and gave
exact portrait of .'Benn be in the city.
ON every side the thing was enjoyed, and at the ST.
Denis Hotel they met win u complete ovation.
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CHRISTMAS on THE ICE.

The Central Park, Macniiian's and the Union
POnds-A Poor Day.
Throughout the week preceding Christmas the
skating ponds in the various parts Of the city gave
promise OF being well patronlzed, and the patrons
OF this exhiaratng exercise ground up their skates
IN anticipation Of having Jolly time on Christmas,
at least but the warm weather-unusual at this
season OF the year-Interfered materially, and thou
sands who were calculating upon spending pleas
ant day wendell their way homeward disappointed
at the prospects.
MACMILLAN'S RINK,
at the corner OF Filth avenue and Forty-nfth
street. was the great resort Of the ''uptown people,
and between eleven and twelve o'clock the enclosure
was CROWDED with skaters; but the ice giving symp-
toms OF weakness the majority OF the skatorial fra
erny deserted the pond, not without disaster how
ever. as young lady, while endeavoring to get
the exertons OF her friends sank into the water up
her waist but was rescued without serious injury
beyond ''ducklng.n AT the
CENTRAL PARK SKATING PONDS
thousands congregated during the early part or
the morning, but dispersed IN short time, the ice
being IN diapidated condition. as at Macmillan's,
and they sought other means OF pleasure. At
THE UNION POND
Williamsburg. thousands assembled to pass away the
day. with skates III hand, IN anticipation OF seeing
base ball club perform on the Ice but as usuaf were
disappointed the expected club having gone Hobo
ken TO play q match game at the Elyslan Fields with
game OF base bail during their present season.
At the sixth avenue and Twenty-thlrd street
skating matches for small prizes during the day bus
the ice usual, began during the afternoon to give
symptoms Of weakness, and the skaters left In dts
gust.
AT Macmillan's as soon as the ice assumes proper
degree OF solfdity there VIII be band OF music
some OF the most celebrated skaters OF the country
viii be in attendance, including Jackson Halnes,
Carrie Moore, Alfred Moe and several Others.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE CHURCHES.
MlDAGHT SERVICES AT ST. ALBAH'S.

Rites OF Northumberland and Fashion
able ConarcgntiOn--Col0r, Light and Melody
as Aids to Piety-Close Counterfeit Of
Catholic Ceremonies.
At the helerodox Protestant Church OF ST.
Lexington avenues, midnight mass was celebrated
Christmas Eve with all the pomp and ceremony OF
the Roman ritual. People came from far and near
to witness this most extraordinary alteration of the
Protestant mind from the standard OF It's original
planness and simplicity and to see how near tho
genuine Roman service the Anglican imtators
brought theirs. Hundreds OF refined and fashion
able ladies' accompanied By stylish cavaliers OF
pro tenn. picty, hurried with the midnight chimes
through the cold, start night to the quiet and
secluded little Church OF st. Alban. There was q
confused murmur OF voices and rustic OF
dresses In the vestibule for some time
were rapid, and, thronging for hair an
hour before midnight and half an hour after.
Finally the church overlooked, ana people stood
on cptoe outside on the chilly and cherries side.
wals, vainly seeking to catch glimpse over the
shoulders OF those in front OF the altar and Its
dazzling decorations. The members OF the congrc-
CATION more than filled the pews strangers thronged
tho aisles and decorously crowded around the
chancel. The little church could hold no more and
many had to 90 away disappointed. Il was a re.
fined, respectful congregation, and though wholly
Protestant aud In presence OF the most extreme
was no rude remark or gesture made by any one
and OF course such brutal conduct could be SHOWN
M no frequently marks the demeanor OF Protestant
spectators Of ri,ualistic service In Epgland,
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GRACE CHURCH.
The Nativity Of Christ-Sermon by the Rev.
DR.. Potter.

The NATIVITY Oh Christ-SermOn by the Rev.
DIR. Potter.
A large and fashionable congregation assembled
at the impressive morning services In Grace church
Yesterday comm emorati0n OF the nativity OF the
worlds Redeemer. The Rev. DR.. Potter preached
from the Gospel Of 81. Luke H., land there wss
no room for them In the inns" lie sald-How our
hearts turn from these words with cold shudder o.
they repel q young and tender woman from the
doors OF the caravansarics These words carry
more weight with them because they bear intrinsic
marks OF having been the very words In which the
Virgin Mother told the inhospitabe tale herself.
The tribes OF the house OF David were gathering from
all sides to Bethlehem OF Judea IN order to be en-
rolled in obedience to the mandate OF the imperial
Caesar. Men OF every class and condition OF life
came at the same time with Mary and Joseph. For
all OF them there was room. except for the infant
Christ ana his mother God has never been able to
find room IN mis- own world. Men so occupy them
selves with material things that the heart Is always
too full to leave space for the Lord OF ALL 1t was so
two thousand years ago Inc revelations made py
those days hunted after ascvous art sensuous ease
and bodily comfort Is 1t not very much the same
In our days. Men who reverence God and who do not
owing to the distractions OF fe TO almost entirely
ignore their Maker, to be so occupied with profess
sional duties commerce. speculation or mere
friyohty as to shut out Jesus as they
inns at Bethlehem. The return OF this festival
found many Christian hearts petri1ed BY sin,
many frozen 81 caiious indifference, many who
strayed fer away from the beautiful paths trodden
God lying In swathing bands In manger and redo
lent with rsdeeming love, was calculated TO open
these ice.bound hearts TO the purifying and justify
can knock at the door Of the human heart no more
agreeable companion can woo mans tenderness,
attention and affection. Leaving man IN full pos
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The PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS.

Christmas mt the Tombs, Wards Island,
Bellevue Hospital, Five Points House Of
Industry Howard Mission and Other Chari-
table Asylums.
Christmas Day OF 1860 was indeed pleasant ami
versary ut most OF the public and local charitable
institutions Of the city and will long be pleasing
Renaissance to the thousands OF homeless and I'M
fortunate ones whom adversely or error had COM
PEELED partake Of the thoughtful gifts OF the be-
nevolent. At Bellevue Hospital Wards, Randall's
and Blackwels Islands, the City Prison, the Five
Points, charity homes ana oil the local and secta
rian asyums extra efforts and supplicaton had been
put forth for some weeks past TO secure for the
inmates some cheer for the DAY when the whole
Christian world rejoices and the hearts of the nd
gent the sick, the lame. the blind the orphan, the
widow the aged, the Magdaene, were all MADE glad
for q day-wbich Is, IL even for short q time, a
proud and Chrlstan-liKe achievement.
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The FESTIVAL IN BROOKLYN.

The observance OF the Christmas holiday in Brook
lyn appears to grow more general and earnest from
year to year. This year all acknowledge tnat 1t was
more generally observed than the year previous
Everywhere the happy salutalion OF Merry Christ
mas" was heard, ana the cheerful and happy faces
which one met at every turn, gave ample indication
that the residents OF the City OF Churches had for the
time being. determined to Danish their little cares
and troubles and Join In the festivities with true
zest.
The juvenile world was astlr at an early hour for
1t was day Of Importance to them. Bright eyes
'pesped into well filled stockings, and Santa Claus
was declared to be jolly, good, noble hearted fell
low. Papas and mammas were compelled to get up
even at much earlier hour than they were accus-
toned to and Join In the merrment OF the little
ones. whistles and horns were considered by the
youngsters most wonderful instruments OF music
CONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE
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noticeably effective in the soprano variation IN the
este, reaching and b In ait with ease ana IN
.imtDlshed power.
ON the alter the pastor. Rev. Father Beaudevtn, 8.
j., Uniciated AZ celebrant, assisted by Fathers
Thier and Renaud. sermon waa preached ~
the Gospel by Father Ronau on the festival Of Christ
mas. The church was crowded. At five O'Clock r.
n. Berges vespers were sung by the choir, with
Iambllottcs Christmas TdftuDt Ergo, with SOLO Cd
liQatO.
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session OF the exercise OF his natural POWERS ana
faculties according TO the rules of reason, Christ
entered mans soul to lift him above HIMSELF 70 en-
breathe peace into his spirit and set him at rest
with GOO and within himself. The reverend gentle
man e0quently appealed. on the part OF the children
attending the Sunday school, TOO OF whom were
made happy last night by an entertainment got up
for lnelr announcement ut consider able expense.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-26
SERVICES At TRINITY CHURCH.

The Chimcs-Gl0rin in Excelcis DeO-Fine
Music, Appropriate Decorations and n Large
ThrOng.
Commencing at haf-past ten O'Clock yesterday
morning. the splendid chimes of Trinity church rang
out clear and harmonious on the morning air, and
in the hands OF Mr. AyliYe the whole lower portion
OF the island resounded with the melodies con-
tanned In the following programme
Ringing the changes on eight BELLS
Carol-''Once in Royal Davld's City.o
Carol-.Chrlstmas is Come Again.
Carol-"The Children in the Temple"
Carol-''See, the Morning Star Is Dwelling"
CarOl-"Christ was Born on Christmas Day.
The elaborate services ordered by the Episcopal
Church-the only Protestant ecclesiastical body that
celebrates Christmas by ceremonials-thsn began,
under the direction Of the rector.
Trinity church never before saw such throng as
yesterday-never before had 80 many bewitching
beauties at her service ana never looked more at
tractlve in Christmas decoration. The people were
packed like sardines. Long before eleven O'Clock
1t was an mpossibility to effect entrance through
the north door, and the means OF ingress were about
as natterpg at the southern entrance. All the
alsles, seats, lobbles-even to the organ gallery
were crewdr-. with people OF both sexes. The
church presented forest OF faces, heads chignons,
mingled with bald pates, ormtne furs, mink SKINS
jaunty hats and pleasing feathers. In decoration
s s altar
supported huge clusters OF lighted tapcrs The side
were eHtWlnCu laurel
and the Gothic architecture OF the silent tombs
was mellowed by the beautiful branches OF all that
spring nas left as Christmas present to nature
boldly out, and, with the subdued lights from the
stained window glass, with the bright colors OF the
congregation, the solemn robes OF the clergy and
choristers the Impressive awe OF the great wind In
struments, and the deep devotion OF all present, the
occasion seized every one as very Imposing. About
the doorway and among the tombstones eager sight
seers were busy reading the inscriptions, Stopping
to comment upon such a one as Captain Lawrence,
I'm hA IA
proceeded. or the singing OF the prayer and devo-
tonal hymns they were the best that religious art
can produce In America. The soprano voices were
excellent and sweet to tone and correct 10
time and expression. or the other voices, they pro-
duced grand effect, and were applause appropri-
ate 1t is not doubted 1t would nave been gwen. The
following was The
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of the marriage OF Mrs. Calhoun with Mr.. Runkle.
neither OF whom he seemed 10 regard with very
pleasant recOllectons Mcfarland spoke very aflec-
tionately OF mis- wife, ana showed genuine, heart
felt sympathy for her future welfare.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVITIES.
Presbyterian Mission School Festival

Presbyterian Mission School Festival.
The Christmas festival OF this mission school was
held yesterday IN the spacious scnoolroom, at lao
Sixth avenue The school was established and is
supported by the University place Presby terrain
church. The scholars to the number of 500,
assembled at eleven O'Clock and, alter singing
several Christmas pieces were addressed by the
Rev. A. II. Kellogg, Mr.. Lampman, Mr.. A. X. Brown
and others.
Three huge Christmas trees were erected and
tasefully decked with the presents and gifts, which
were shortly after distributed and II the children
exhibited any impotence during the continuance OF
the addresses 1t was accounted for by the enormous
supply OF cakes and fruit OF every variety laid out on
a table for distribution, The children afterwards
DISPERSED well laden with presents, and were well
pleased with the festival OF 1862
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Forsyth Street Protestant Episcopal Church
of the Holy Martyrs.

The annual celebration OF Christmas by the Sab
bath school OF the above church was celebrated in
the chapel. in Forsyth street, yesterday evening.
The exercises were commenced by tho singing OF
hymn by the children; reading OF the Scriptures and
prayer by the superintendent, who delivered an
aectionate address to the little lambs OF his flock.
He congratulated the friends and teachers OF the
school upon the prosperous condition attained dur.
ing the past year and no pecuniary embarrassments
10 contend with. Apostle and appropriate remarks
were made by Rev. Messrs. Millett the pastor; Can
field, Warner ana Dayckinck. After which Santa
Clause was called upon to preside, which he did TO
the delight Of the young jubants who received his
bounty with satisfaction. Miss Wine, the musical
drectrcss, who maketh the hearts or the onoidren
glad, was presented with two beautiful vases by the
teachers In token Of esteem aud the superintendent
Vas presented by the school with beautiful copy OF
Scotrs Poems. The benediction was pronounced bv
the pastor and the happy ones dispersed.
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Tho Morning star Sunday School

The Morning star sunday School held Its annual
Christmas festival and santa Claus Friday evening,
~ Apollo Hall. Hundreds Of children, parents,
teachers and friends gathered there and were well
supplied with refreshments ana presents. The ex-
erclses consisted OF singing, declarations, speak
ing, &c. All seemed very happy ana the children
looked as though they wished Christmas would come
the superintendent DR.. Perry, received through
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FISHER, L0WRANCE & FISHER.

| VIE old firm Of Fisher s. Lowrancc beg to tender
L their thanks to their friends Of the up. country
Tor their liberal patronage heretofore, and with
improved facilities and largely increased Stock, by
strict integrity and attention to business, they
feel confident under the new firm of q growing
trade. .
We have the largest and best selected stock Of
HOES, TRACE CHAINS,
PLOW IRON AND Pillow STEEL,
That has been offered in this market since
the war. ~!
Trace Chains, from rs cents, up.
Bradc's Steel Hoes, 500 to $3.50 per doz.
Elwills Corn Hoes, $500 to 1915 per doz.
Plow Steel, IL cents per pound.
Iron, from S cents up; all sizes and kinds.
We are Agents for the celebrated BRIN-
LY PLOW. Also, Cardwcll's AGRICUL-
TURAL WORKS.
Orange Powder Mills POWDER.
Boston Betting Company's MACHINE
BETTING.
Con. Leather Betting Company's LEATM-
Err BETTING.
Rider Writings COTTON 4 WOOL
CARDS.
A complete Stock Of HARDWARE and
GROCERIES constantly on hand, as low as
can DO bought.
We solicit c~onsignmcnts of, and will pny the
highest prices for al kinds of Produce.
FISHER, LOWRANCE s. FISHER,
COLUMBIA, S. C..
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$500 A Month----$3OO

$SUU N MOntn---~R0VU
Agents Wanted
FOR SERVICE AFLOAT,
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NEW STORE.

THE undersigned arc now putting up a-bran-
i new toe OF GOODSin tho old Fajen Store,
nearly opposite DR.. A. Il. Norman's Drug estaba
lishment, consisting Of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
HARDWARE,
CUTLERY,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
QUEENSWARE,
FANCY GOODS,
READY-MADE CLOTHING, &C,
Which they Offer low for Cash or Country Pro-
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'Quick sales and small profits" being our mot
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NOTICE,

A Ill PERSONS indebted to tho Estate Of
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WIN. n. MOORE, Admir-.
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Tickets $500.
'TNldE drawing will tako place at Masonic
day Of September. 1869.
Agents will furnish pamphlets, giving do
serlptlon Of the property, and containing the
act of tho Legislature, AUTHORIZING TIE SALE.
The responsibility and integrity Of the Com.
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9re endorsed by tho cERrIrlcATEs (Which will
DO found in the pamphlets.) Of tho following
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States Senators. Hon. John T. Bunch, Speak
or OF the Kentucky House of Representatives.
lion. Archibald Dixon, Joseph Adams, Prcsi.
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rett. Judge of tho Circuit Court of 18th Judicial
District, and NJ. S. Johnson, Judge of Court
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80" III Nchtucky anu INDIANA.
eas" The Farms $500 acres cleared and under
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TICKETS
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IL. Is. ALEXANDER, Commercial Bank, Lou
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JAMES L" DALLAM, Commercial Bank, Pa.
ducnh, Ky.
.: G. THOMAS, Lexington, Ky.
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In Me maHcro Of John u. Lcwis, Bankrupt
by arhom a Petition /or Adimltcattom o.
Banhynpfcy was .Rica on MSeP20M day q
December, Il. u. 1868, IN said Court.