The New York herald., 1872-12-25
CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE CHUR CHES.

Christmas Eve At Trinity-Thc Old
Chime Again In Holiday Attire-Yes-
terday's scrvice-Dr. Dix's Address-Ths
Chimes, Hymns and Carols-The Christ
mas Tree.
THE DECORATIONS.
Trinity church was yesterday very handsomely
decorated for the Christmas festival. The back Of
the altar was 0rnamented with festOons OF HEM
lock and laurel On the altar was q large ana
beautiful floral cross at either side being bouquets
OF flowers. The baptismal font IN the chancel was
filed with flowers and the lectern was also en-
twined with flowers and evergreens. From win.
dow to window festoon OF laurel went round the
sides of the church, between each window being
hemock tree. The front OF the organ gallery was
also profusely hung with laurel and evergreens.
CHRISTMAS EVE.
At halfpast two O'Clock the chimes began to ring.
the following being the selection:-
]. Ring.ng the changes on eight bells.
Carol bE;s,ao Angs,s iro Trs sae Realms OF Glory
Gars "Ga5i Was se,a on Christmas Day."
Carol, RIng ne Bells sen IsI ioT !, christmas Morn"
At three O'Clock the Christmas Eve service was
opened. The sanctuary was lighted by q number
OF candles placed on the altar and in 'front.' OF the
cnoir seats. Around the pillars also the gas jets
were lighted and the dusk Of the evening set In
the sort Of twilight there was in the church added
much to the impressive EpiscOpaian service. The
Rev. DR.. DIX, the rector OF Trinity, presided, as-
sisted by the Rev. Dr. Ogibee, the Rev. Mr.. Hough-
ton, the Rev. Mr.. Kmber and other clergymen.
In the choir, also, were the usual NUMBER o.
The service opened with hymn
Once in royal Dayid's city
stood lowly cattle 9. shed he'd
In manger for His bed -.
jesus jesus cSTss Gas ,fs her 1Htae' ilstie chiid %
Then the evening prayer was read. after which
another hymn was sung ana then came the ed-
tended n for St the little ones about ve hundred Of
whom were present. He began by telling them
that many changes had occurred since last Christ
| mas Eve. Many friends who had been with them
then are now gone Their Sunday school was
changed too, new and more commodious one
o and On previous similar occasions ne Rimseii
mad oeen with them as Q visitor and a. .
nns they were nearer to him. lie et this snd
hence the especial interest he took In the children
this year. He then spoke OF the arrangements for
the Sunday School and for the Young Mems Asso-
ciation both OF which would IN future be under the
have n no truer friend nor abier counsellor lie then
explained, In simple language, the meaning OF the
Christmas festiva which would be De celebrated AZ
concluding, he asked the blessing Of God upon the
children.
Ring out the bells for Christmas
In TSf %in,sP nsPpyii %yia. aaADy sSs qnS; hSy Child
Within the cradle lay
oh. wonderful the Saviour
Is in manger lone;
And Mary's arm Ills throne.
The chorus OF the carol was given by the chimesL
the effect being very ane: -
The song OF 1.-THE Christmas Tree" was then snng.
other clergymen, came to the front Of the sanc-
tuary. and, standing two by two, joined In tha
hymn
Our Christmas tree IS dcckd once moro,
It tells OF brighter things in store;
Let songs oil praise res0und.
The Christmas tree is an evergreen
T i blooms wnsn ,rr rsst anS eys9 n9g SEEM
1t shines with everlasting light
Then procession was formed, which moved
down the centre aisle to the yestibule, where the
fully sixteen feet high and had six tiers OF branches
and these were all burdened with good things. Tnd
tree was lit up by numerous lights, and the whole
aiIar was "a Joy to look at" large table, loaded
with presents for the little ones, was adjoining.
About ave hundred children each received pretty
present and then went their way rejoicing. The
boys In the choir received quite handsome pres
enfs The gifts being all distributed and the tree
left unshorn OF ts fruits the service was soon con-
Guided.
The following is the order OF service at Trinity
church to-day
Professional Hymn. H.
introit Hymn a. ~ ~unumaes
SIcene Creed-second Mass ......Hummsi
oGertory-"Benedctus Hummcl
Gloria in ess-seeond Mass Hummsi
Nunc DOmittiS
ReceBional Hymn. n.
CHRISTMAS CHIMES
/. The following programme will be rung on the
chimes this morning, beginning at halI-pass tea
O'Clock
l. Ringing the changes on eight balls
q Carol-'ChTstmas Is Come Again."
s. Carol-"Christmas Guest.n
s. Carol-"Christmas Bells"
Carol-"Ring Out the Bells"
Services at Sc. Adams.
gtso a(n
Chrstmas Eve was given at ST. Adams cnurch. On