New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-12-27

The Chrstmas of the Industrial Sunday and
Parochal school Of St Johns Church will take place in
st. Johns chapel this afternoon at n O'Clock.
At st. Barnabas Mission, No. 302 Mulberry
st. last evening, children. mostly girls from three to
six years age, made happy by the distribution
establshed at this Mission, where working women can
leave their infants during hours of labor.
Christmas festivities were held yesterday al
the House of the Good Shepherd foot of Ninety eighth
| ST., East River; 81. Josephs Orphan Asylum East
Eighty corner of Avenue A. and at the New
York Juvenile Asylum, seventy tn
! The children of 0livct Chapel on Second ST.,
branch Of the City Mission, together 1000 strong,
at 1Os O'Clock yesterday morning and received liberal
supply OF candies cakes. and other gifts To each girl
was given doll and 20 each boy ball Refreshments
were provided for ALL and addresses were made by the
Rev. Mr.. Taylor. the Rev. NJ n. Hutchinson, and the
Rev. g. J. Mingins.
About 80 inmates of the Water-st Home en-
joyed festival last evening in the parors above the
meeting room. An illuminated Christmas tree, contain
ing useful presents for ALL was placed upon the table
After the singing OF carols and hymns in the presence
of few Of the friends of the Home addresses were dc
liyered by the Rev. VIM II. Boole and Charles kinney
and the gifts were then distributed.
Capt. Richardson, the principal patron OF the
free daysChOo Of the Dover Mission at the corner OF
Dover and Waerss was presented at the prayer meet
scsoo viii, ha fnlI Of Chr%stn,as gfts oonssng OF
hymn book, candies, apples and oranges Christmas
tree will be presented TO the Mission children toorro"
evening.
A bountiful dinner was served yesterday to
the prisoners at the Tombs, by order Of the Commits
soners OF Charities and Correction The bill of fare con
sisted of chickens, stewed beef mutton, pork yegeta
the corridors allowed the prisoners for several hours
Visitors were admitted in the early part Of the day
Many of these brought Christmas dinners Tor relatives
and friends awaiting examination or trial
IN BROOKLYN.
The stores public offices, and courts were
closed yesterday and people seemed bent on making the
most of the holiday. The cold wind made fresde enjoy
preferable and in consequence the streets were
almost deserted during the afternoon and evening sew
era target companies paraded the thor0uglfaes ana
the suburbs TO contend for prizes About ~ ar
rests were made for drunkenness: .,.,
The 800 scholars OF the New England Congregational
Church Sunday School in South Ninthst. H. ID, were
made happy by 0&s aSd T boops The Children sang
Christmas carols and short addresses were made by the
Pastor the Rev j. II. Brodt and the superintendent 1
EmmOns.
Three years ago half dozen boys were
sufficient sell all the newspapers vended IN the streets
OF Jersey City yesterday 22S sat down to Christmas
dinner given by the prOprieors OF The Erenu'g journal
At O'Clock the boys assembled in Coopers Hail. ana III
a few moments we're ushered into large dning-room
Among the many gentlemen present Geo. Warren
and Dr. Hornblower OF the Legislature, and W. H. SUIT
ton, Superintendent Of the Howard Mission Sunday
school Major 2. X. Pancb0rn made short speech to
the boys reminding them that they would not ways be
troll newspapers and expressing the hope that II they
did they would not forget the newsboys that theh
would be- would extend TO them that help dnd ~ u
pathy which he hoped always 10 give TO his hearers
Addresses made 10y other gentlemen, and after Two
hours of happiness, the party separated
The holiday very generally observed at Paterson
all the manufacturers and most OF the stores being closed
The Methodist Fair at the opera House was vel at
tended procession Of "Fantasticals" took pace III
the morning, and the annual bail OF Neptune Engine
Company No was given in the evening.
SPORTS on THE ICE.
For several years past there has not been
so large crowd visitors to the Park Skating Ponds
attended yesterday. Juror for the sport seemed to
have seized all classes for every pond which presented
any facilities for skating was crowded Probably not
less than $4,000 persons on the ice at Central Park
The crowd was greatest in the afternoon the ice being
black with people AT all three of the lakes Thick and
strong as the was great the pressure that It
bent with the load and gave way on the edges Danger
boards were great demand, and the Park Police were
kept busy in warning persons off the weak places Last
nights cold strengthened the ice much and to-day better
sport will be Afforded the rush will not DE so great
Early morning the best time for skating on the PARK
| ponds
The Empire Rink had fine sheet OF ice provided for
Christmas and consequently there a steady stream
of visitors from the overcrOwded ponds of the Park to
the Rink sport could be engaged I'm with com
fort At night when the Park skating ceased the RINK
resorted 10 by many, and, Win illumination anu
music. a animated scene was presented ,,,-,,
The Fifth-aye Pond patronized 10y fashionable
| assemhage of experts of both sexes the New-YOrk
skating Club members mastering largely. III the even
ing the Club held reception at their rooms, WIN vocal
and instrumental music.
The free ponds in the vacant lots around the Park were
all occupied though fun Of stones and covered WIN dns
over 600 pairs of skates sold In this city on Fri
day and Saturday the sales at the skate stores exceed
! ing those of any previous year.
On Long Island all the cars to the PARK were CROWDED
with skaters Fully 5000 people visited the tapt0nc
pOud large number being ladies' In the afternoon ana
evening band OF music added TO the Attractions AZ
the Union Pond band dscOused music all day ana tue
ice was in fine condition AT the Brooklyn Rink at night
fine displays by the experts OF the Brooklyn cur
were note worthy. To-day there will De new sheet OF
/ ice for the patrons OF the Rink.
In Jersey CltY BRADY klhk was tht cenlel VI al''
tiOn. aud night picturesque scene was presented
CURLING.
The Curling Of ls707l was opened yesterday at
Central Park the members Of the prominent clubs Of the
metropolis appearing large numbers OH the eastern
end Of the center lake the Park which has been set
aside for their special Yesterday, however, the
Police found II impossible 10 keep the crowd from
encroaching OH ice apart for curling, and con
seouently the curriers' greatly interrupted in their
snort This difficulty will be prevented in future as the
! Curers department will be rOped OH Hall dozen
"rnks" were marked out, and the New-1Ofk, Ihslie
ST. Andrews Empire City, Burn ana Caedonlan ClubT
ranged their members in divisions, and an day the
w6istpg etaDes' sliding over the well swept ice
The Thistle Club will take the ice At 10 to-day 10
Ilav the following points" of the game Drawing,
4 CuardinC" "Chap and Lie" "Wick and Curl In,
Raising, !" and Chipping the Winner"
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND THE RELIGIOUS
FESTIVALS
| To The Fdfior Of The Tribune.
SIR: 1t has been, for many years past the
practice OF Of city papers on the day after the
celebration any Of the great festivals OF the Church
TO give account OF their observance by the two most
prominent denominations the Episcopal and Roman
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