New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-26
CHRISTMAS MUSIC.
Continued from Firsf'Pase'

choir OF voices, John AlpurtuS pe"S
ter and Joseph F. sords organsst Inc ornamentston
church was ohaste and beautiful. The sanctuary
,,owad in the light OF hundred wax candles on and
bou the altar two OF them OF enormous SIZE and the
clear white beauty the stars OF flowers and bouquets
AZ choice exotics With which it was adorned delighted
,ho eve On each OF the altar tall and graceful
se. bore masses evergreen and autumn leaves pref
,lv varied Before the sanctuary dropped down like
xerdant drapery great rings ana coils of nerlnkng
green The pulpit aud font were handsomely adorned
with eyerrreens, autumn leaves and No more
simply beautiful decoration could he found in the city
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
ST. PATRICK's CATHEDRAL
The services ST. Patrick's Cathedral, In Mulberry
al began at S O'clock when the "kyrie Eeions was
sung to the music OF Mandanice followed by the
.Glora" Masses celebrated at 6. L. 8. and $3.50
O'Clock. the services being largely attended. Az 1880
rontihcal High Mass celebrated, Archbishop Mo
oskey being the celebrant assisted by the Rev. Eaters
Quinn, Kane. Saar: and the Rev. Father kearney was
Master OF Ceremonies assisted by the Rev. Father Far
reilly; while John Rcardon and Mr.. Morris were the
J)eacons Of Honor The Rev. Father Quinn preached;
after which Archbishop dismissed the congregation
a very large amount Of money was collected at each
eeryico for the benefit OF the Roman Catholic orphan
Asylum The musical services we're conducted by Gus
rave schmtz and Haydn's Third Mass in ID" was rem
<1erod AT $50 r. POntifcal High Vespers were per
formed by the Archbishop. The decorations were nu
nerous and beautiful the pillars and the front OF the
galleries being estooned with wreaths OF evergreens
and natural flowers The altar richly decorated IN
gold coors and numerous bouquets Of natural flowers,
reflected by the many Lighted candles gave it beauti
6ul appearance.
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH
The nave aislcs and galleries OF st. stephens Roman
Catholic Church thronged with worshipers at High
Mas Yesterday. The church deliberately orna-
,nented decorations of the high altar consisted OF
numerous golden csn6esticks and lcandelabums with
myriad lights garands of evergreens and beautiful
mowers the word "Naus inscribed on sar-shaped SIX
work surmounting the tabernacle; and high over oil
star OF gas JETS The star which the Magi saw" The
side affairs were also brilliantly illuminated and deco
rated but not 50 deliberately the principal altar az
(which Mass was celebrated. The pillars and arches
were appropriately festooned and with the beauty
decorations. tended to give the church
"a most attracy aspect Al 1890 m the acolytes and
ALTAR boy dressed in black soutanes and white sur
ces with scarlet sashes, tho first bearing cross
emerged from the sacristy. and were followed by the
prests In their white yestments. The services then
began the choir singing the "Kyre Eeison." As Mass
proceeded, the choir sang Mozarts "TwelftH Mass,
with organ and orchestral accompaniment. Az the
DfertoIy. the hymn, "Adeste fdeles." was sung by
Mime. Bredelll sopranos Mile. Mamie, contralto, and
Sgnor Coleiti basso. with full chorus of 40 voices.
After the chanting Of the first gospel the Rev. Dr.
hcGynn preached the gospel for the day: In the
aegDnng was the Word. and the Word was with God,
and wthe Word was 3D." In the afternoon, Sunday
aud the days closed with vespers in the
ST. FRANCIS xAvIER's CHURCH.
The ceremonies the Church OF the Jesuts in West
Fixteenh-st OF unusual interest The music was
under the direction of Dr. William Berge. orsanist and
ahe principal singers Miss Teresa Werneke, Mrs.
g3erge, MISS Mary Werneke. Nine. Shultz, Messrs.
Gumard. KEEPS Becelh, and stanton
81. JAMEss CHURCH.
The first Mass celebrated at st. Jamess Church, in
samesst. yesterday. at oO O'Clock, and it was at
tended upward of 5000 there being no stand
ing room and had to go away and wait until
she next service this service the Rev Father Ear
rely ofciated assisted by the Rev. W. Penny, Deacon.
and the Rev D. Corkerry sub-Deacon At 1890 a. N.
solemn High Mass was celebrated, the Rev. W. Penny
being the CeIebrapt. and d. Cookery and the
Rev Mr.. Morris, Deacon and Sub deacon The decora-
7ons were beautiful, the altar being covered with
flowers and lighted up with numerous candles. Webers
Mass sung by the choir assisted by full orchestra
The principal singers Miss Mendez soprano, Nine
oeto contralto Mr.. Yaniski, tenor. and Mr. Banhed,
tbasso and Mr.. Brandeis was the organist The Rev.
Father Farrely preached. The attendance at all the
orvioes immense there being little standing ROOM
ST. PETERS CHURCH.
The services at st. Peters Roman Catholic Church be-
Gau with a Mass at a. M At 1890 O'Clock a solemn
hugh Mass was performed, the Rev. M. j. OFarrell
being the celebrant, the Rev. p. j. MoCancy deacon,
and the Rev c. r Corley, subdescon The interior of
khechurch was profusey decorated with evergreens
Snpdsthe altar covered with flowers The galleries and
tplisrs festooned with wreaths. Over the cross
were the words "Gloris in Excolsis Deo illuminated
with many candles presenting beautiful appear
sanoo The musical programme follows: "Mass
No. 10 Flat" Haydn "Adeste Fdeis" Novelo;
tOfertory, Willard Elevation, 90 sautaris" Pecher,
khe whole being rendered under the direction Of W. F.
echer The attendance at all the services was very
large.
Father Preston was celebrant at the High Mass, and
Rsther Lake preached. large congregation filed the
stting and standing room the church. The new
~ veni Creator" sung before the Sermon was feature
of tho music The choir including Miss Corradi,
eoprano; Miss Gomen contralto; Mr.. Afueger, tenor,
and Mr.. succio. basso were assisted by carefully
drilled chorus cradle OF flowers stood before the
altar Of st. Joseph, and the decorations very
Hateful
AtBt Msry's Church. on Grandst" Digh mass was
celebrated at IN. Solemn high celebrated
at 1880 a. m music being Mozarts First Mass" W.
Boyrer presided at the organ. Solos were sung by
Masses Boyle and Patton. and by Messrs. McAleer,
Henry, Hulty. and Millard. The Rev. Father O'Rley
preached The church was well filled.
Atst. Roses Church, in Csnnon-st, high mass was
celebrated at a. No., and there were masses at every
hour until 1890 a. m, when the solemn high mass was
celebrated. the being Farmers Mass in d." The
REV Father MCKINLEY preached.
Atst Brisget's Church at Avenue B and Twelfthst.,
solemn high celebrated at q. m. and again
at m. the music being Mo,art's "Mass No. a."
Tho Rev. Father Mooney delivered a short sermon on
both occasions. The church profusely decorated
with gsrsnds and syergreens. The audience was
large one, all the seats being occupied.
MoUs DENOMINATIONS.
AZ the Third Unyersast Church, In Beecker-st, the
services opened with prayer by the Rev DR.. f.
X. Chapin- Tue sermon by the Pastor, the Rev E.
C sweetser The lesson incucated was OF thankful
far tha naufyold ad mar