The New York herald., 1870-12-26
CHURCH OF ST. VINCENT FEgRER.
Christmas Celebration mt the Temple Of the
DOmincans-Nativity Of the Savi0nr-Ser.
mon by the Rev. Father Turner.

Christmas Celebration mt the Temple Of the
Dominicnns.-N Nativity Of the .Savionr-scr-
mon by the Rev. Father Turner.
Al early dawn the elegant new church at the cor
ner Of Siyty-slxth street and Lexington was
yesterday crowded 10 the doors. Perhaps more
Impressive exhibition in honor OF the great occa-
sion could not anywhere have been seen
IN tho metropolis. Illuminated by thousands
of cheerful lights, which Tor a long time
repelled the advances of smiling Aurora appro
priately decorated and filed to oyerhowing by .
deyout and earnest multitude, the holy edifice pre-
sented an appearance such as ever makes the holy
festival
WELCOME TO THE FAITHFUL.
High mass was commenced at five O'Clock In tho
morning, and the grand ceremony was marked by
all the sOlennity Characteristic OF tho Roman
Catholic Church. Tho fine choir, largely aug
tliul selections with great ability, ana when the
joyful strains OF the Adeste PtdeeS Darst upon
the ear just the bright and lovely day appeared,
tude pervaded the assemblaee, then bowed ~
prayer. For solemn spectacle on Christmas
morning IL could not nave been surpassed. AT
equally large, but it was not until the
the handsome and spacious temple losked TO the
very best advantage. The altar was very tastefulE
adorned and the cheerful , rays 3 OF ihe sun shone
monizlng the yariegated hnes OF the numerous cIe-
CANT toilets displayed The ccebrant WAS the Rev.
Father McGovern while the Rev. Father Lilly oilic
lated as deacon, and the Rev. Father
Dunno as sub deacon. host VI ac0ly
tes and assistants surrounded the altar,
and when the ceremonies were begun the In
terror aspect of the building was imposing In the
extreme. The choral arrangements, under the Ill
rectlon OF the organist Mr. Charles liauschel,
formed
A MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATURE
OF the ceremonies. GeDerat's Gnc mass 10 q was
performed In a very creditable manner. rne chorus
was excellent and the so0sts were uneXcepiiOnably
good. The rendition OF GOunods Ape ara by
Miss Flssett, soprano, at the ofertory, WAS
especially good, having been given with all
the feeling and expression which that beautiful
composition requires. The other principal artists
were:-Mss Tracey, c0Dtralto; Mr.. franzel, tenor.
and Mr.. r. +. sullivan baritone; assisted by Miss
Nolan, soprano; Miss Noonan, contfalto; Mr..
Marshall, basso, and Mr. Philip BIumenscneIn violin
obllgarO kreutzers 4pe Vey7Gn was most agree
ably sung by Miss Fssett, Mr. Franze ana Mr.. Snlli
van. In lne the musical portion Of the services
reflected much credit upon the organist and his we'll
trained assistants At the termination OF tho first
Gospel the Rev. Father Tuner preached an eloquent
| sermon, taking mis- text from the second chapter
OF the Gospel according 10 ST. Luxe and alluded 10
THE GREAT EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY
] which tile saviour had shown to mankind. He re-
ferred to tho high price paid Tor mans redemptioa
| to learn To be humble by contemplating the un.
paralleed humility Of thenfant Jesus; to learn to he
| poor In spirit in consideration OF His voluntary
poverty; to learn modification and self-denial Ia
| view Of His sunerings which were all Of HIS OWL
| choice.
| ln the evening the church was again crowded to
excess. NiDaId's Vespera Were perl0lmed. the cple