The New York herald., 1871-12-26

SVuSst a. HI8U0 m0IOA - bO0~
Wa preached by the sAR Rsv .sss 80 :. o,v..su r
who took hls text the story OF the brth OF Christ
told by St Luke. The reverend rentleman gave
sa anS ts g
rolInent gong on in BethehAm, the ARRIVAL OF Nary
sSs u s ~ & me
Se spsss bs as
a. saviour, rr0Dpets prest as our Lord ans~S
MssS Gs ns sa pFsstsd
evefythlng that has since come 70 pas, and - -
seys sos.s s Hs sS s,SsssS
ton, eSrting hls hearers g embrace IN spiris snS
Joy in tnS lie to come Is divine presence foreycr
st. Francis XaxIer's R. CJ Churcb-sermon
.3H by Rev. Father Pfackeaslki, =. J.
'ii This beautiful little temple was crowded to the
doors at high mass yesterday and the ceremonies
were unusually brilliant. Rev. Father Hudon, 3. J.,
was the the e.ceiebranta Rev. Father Oasesa,
$. j., and Rev. Fslher Pardow. g. l., deacons.
AT the Gospel Rev. Father Prackenski, 8. Js
preached very eloquent sermon on the
great FESTIVAL OF the Incarnation. He drew
from it the important lesson OF the hearessness Of
the world as exemplifed In the desolate situations
OF Mary aud Joseph In Bethlehem. and the bleaE
manger, which was the only place left in which the
Saviour OF mankind could draw his nrst breath on
earth. He then described the momontous event. So
fruitful OF blessings to mankind and the hrss
offerings Of the humble shepherds 70 the new
born King on this great festival the hcars
OF every Christian should be filled with Joy and
gratitude also toward the munincent Providence
that delgned TO take compassion upon fallen hus
manlty and suer all the Ills that hesh Is neir to IN
order to accomplish the divine purpose OF redemp.
tion. The music in this church, under the direc-
ton OF the a0COmplShott OrRan1ot, Dr. W1lha0
Berge, H al ways Of asuleri0r eharacsar; Dut Jes-f
teraay' both at nigh mass nd ysspers, y,,, SwlnS
trained chorus and EDen's orchestra the music was
Of more than Ordinary Interest. The solo chOaf
SsrS wesse RI S
Signor Bacenb bassO. the ladies' and the tenOpu.
ns c as
voice work. the Ak Kyrie, !" "Gloria" ana Creuo' y
q oa ons the q sosss masses sas inss
work needs no especial mention, as Y IS
g sns
Francis xayiers Rossis Mass s new M A. tnis city
mass IL Is Intensely dramatic in the Isailan sehs8
Of me word yrae ..Dona nons v somewhat like
the SesIe.te, from iuc,a; Y ne evening bergsa
carnauonn were sung. Dr. Berge preslded at me
Srga1 and before ana aiter mas rs paana ma
orcne stra aud organ. d aiIJa or oy o115d i
ST. Padl tho Apostles 's-ser mon w the. Rev
| ~ gai As y Easi,er Hewitt. nssDa1 5eI ya.s,
The decorations at the Church OF St. Psrl shS
APOSTLE Fifty ninth street. near Tenth avenue, were
very neat and elegant yesterday The sltars were
ornameated with gar. amos Of mowers and ever
green's ana the frames OF the pictures which are
hung around the watts ana the galleries were also
similarly festooned. The service ct halrpast ten
O'Clock was opened with procession consisting OF
number Of boys dressed in cassook ami surplices
followed by the or the oonfraternity OF the
church, ana then theprieats. The celebraat Of the
mass was ths ley. Father Dwyer 1.-The Rev. i
Father Spencer being deacon and the Rev.
Father Hill sub,deacpn. Alter the frst Gospel
the REV. Father Hewitt preachcd. on the
birth Of our Lord. 9 He spoke fceltoglyi OF TIM
Savour's humble birth. the King oi Heaven born
In manger was subject Tor the deep renectl0n OF
every Christian soul He VINO came to redeem man
chose the most abJect place for Has nativity and
herein was lesson for all men for all tme-a less0n
teaching humility, iorbearance and patlence: Tn2
preacher while 9narfating the historic, s6ered
history ofrthe 6av10ur's birtn tOok OCCASION no.
urge upon his hearers love for God wn0had showR
80 much love to creatures as TO assume humanity
IN order to save tnem anu contrftlon Tor All pass
offences against o God who had shown 30 mucn
mercy. The music At the mass was. aHs usnal, tne
.Gregorian," the choir being led BY the Rev. Father
Young. p1 lNeH tkts. IHpA h~~ AfN~ e*.~* T.