The New York herald., 1877-12-26

The music al ihs high mass was all that could be
desired. ar. Thunder, the oTgaAis assisted by
an orchestra OF several pieces tho singers wore
also reinforced by large chorus. Fortunately tho
solos that foil 10 Mr.. Romcynr, the tenor MISS Mu-
nicr, the alto. and Mss Borie the Soprano all
admirably rendered. After the oncrtory '.Venite
Aaoremus' was given IN the music TO which Il Is
chanted on this day all the world over Tho folio wing
the programme for tho ass:-Pastorae Sui
van; inarche schubert Mass l., Meignon (irst time
IN New forEl, hymn before sermon, "cantique
ranged by IL q. Thunder; posliude, ''Marche Irsom-
phac, schubert, orchestra and organ
The sermon was preached by the Row CDR. McGyIn.
who delivered an eloquent discourse The subject OF
the day. lie explained the meaning OF tho gospel
and then spoke OF what the birth OF tho Saviour
brought 10 the world and what II the
time In giving his application OF the Redcener,S
coming DR.. McCiynn was especially happy IA The
iorcihe but simpc Illustrations he used 10 bring home
10 the congregation how much they owed birth
OF the Saviour-God, whose liIc wus to bring
hope and courage to weary ~orli that had
hate iscli and well nirh sin aud corrnp-
ton AZ tue vespcrs IN the afternoon great was
this latter service the following The pro-
Erainme :-Preude- -Pastoric kunuK; psalns-ssNi-
IN" anthem-"Alua,' Mossplhal hymn--.'panis
Angelicus," Mercadante baritone solo; '.rantu IN
Ergo Rossnl; posiluda--"AI~rcbs,'' Meycrbear
sr. PArricE :. CATHEDRAL
In ST. Patrick's Csihcora that venerable structure
with It's many hallowed "reminiscences, the Catholics
OF The parish witnessed yesterday the celebration Of
ihc Christmas festival such others could living
on tho American Continent, for that day prince o
tho Church. in the person Of John Cardinal McCos-
Key, pontincated. Tho early masses were SO well a.
tended that many had to knec outside the doors Tor
want OF room. shortly alter O'Clock priests md
assistants began prepare Tor the solemn pontilca
mass. The multitude OF tapcrs and gas Jets, Ia tho
shape OF arches and wrcalhs, ana beside the al
,ars Hooded tho sanctuary with light which con
trasted wonderfully with the sombrc hue OF The rest
ol the odihcc Tho large episcopal CANDLE which
mover lighted but at poniiral mass, appeared high
above the top oi tho tabernacle, and this again was
suftnountcd by blazing star.
A, halipast ten O'Clock tho procession moved into
lho apctuary headed ny the censor bearer with
bearer ana acoiytcs following. came altar bows
the archeplsoopal cross bearers, dcncons OF honor
then the Cardinal, with six train bearers
| following. Having kncll at the loot OF the
Me- tho Cardinal. WITH tho p, ass,s,ap, '"uv. eIsr'
symen, proceeded 10 the throne, on ascending which
le At once began mass From there he inioned the
Gora N Excclss' and Crcdo, and did not 20 tho
altar until the oierory. At the cud Of the he
again assembled tho throne when Vicar General Quinn
anDourcod 20 tho congregation .tnat tho CARDINAL
wouli, by virtue Of authority received by him from
the holy see, grant plcnary indulgence 10 all those
who had worthily approached the sacrament within
the church on that day. An assistant priest tlon
chantcd tho "Conhtcor at the end OF which the Car
d,nul gavo tho absoluton me clersymcn who as.
Mccormack and Drcslin. deacon and SUBJ deacon
respectively; Rev. Father Quinn, archpriest; Rev
Fathers Mor and Hogan, dcaHons OF honor, ana Rev.
Fathers Kcarncy ami Farley, masters Of ceremonies
Phe sermon was preached by Rev Father Cortin,
the whole Christian world celebrates ihs duy with
icasiing and JOY. Good reason have rejoicing,
Tor on this day was born 10 saviour, but 10y
should not degenerate to the owness OF the things OF
tins world, but be OF spiritual naturc. What causes
Bethlehem And why tho birth of an infant? Be
cause that rant was to redeem the world from sin
and death The mystery OF the incarnation
and Eve, in tho garden Of Paradise Whom God
brcathed INTO Adam tho breath OF ic he pure
staincss. He and Evo walked together ravishcd with
spiritual and temporal joys and pieusures and with
the thought OF being taken allvo into heaven alter
short tifne IN Paradise But they iei with their
tall camo misery aud death. An angel with ilery
Tus placed before tue garden 10 prevent their
again torlng It. Was man then doomed TO DO
10 see
person vi the blessed Trinity, who assumed human
nature IN order 10 make alonenent Tor the sins Of
| men. He was equal to His Father on the ono sidc
anu equal with one Of us on the oIhcr-truc God anu
true man IN one person. BY HIS bong born IN stable
lio taught Us TO dcspisc tho things u TINS world
by His assuming nature He taught TO bo humble
rho reverend father concluded By saying that there
be tho persons Of the orphans under the
OF tho Sisters. and hoped that all would remember the
poverty Of tho infant Of Ecth!ehemb by contributing p-
orally Tor his representatives,.
| The singing at the mass was OF superior order.
ar. John White was organst and director, Miac.
Brddii soprnno; Nine unger, conrato: Mr.. Bcr-
| sin, tenor. and Mr Urcns oase. The Voluntary was
IRON Mcndciasohn's Second sonata, Mcsse soicnclie
Guilmart, performed Tor the nrst time IN America.
| ''UncrIoTy" sung by Mime Ungcr .vcni Creator"
lRigeur) and ''iosnidium," iugue, in Is smLor, by
Bach. Tho singing OF tho 'Crodo" was very fine.
| ASS's.
Crowds OF worshppers nockcd to ST. AIMS at early
mass celebrated at SIX Clock anu ut Tie high mass
Ut eleven every seat filled and the occupied
Tho decorations oil the e0i1cc beautiful; wreaths
of evergreen hung upon pillars ana beds OF
rich nowcrs of all dyos yielding sweet perfume
almost covered the bases OF thc statues OF the Holy
! Virgin and ST. Joseph. The edges OF the altar
trimmed with evergreen, and In the middle oi II
placed solid circular bed OF red carnations rim med
with smax Win a white carnation star resting in
beautiful rcicf upon ~ The lights IRON tho nigh
altar and those upon The right and left utars shed
their iustrc flowers In profu tubcroses scarlet
anu yellow buds cayIaioEs, lilies and vioe,s in
designs, tho odor OF whicn nlcd the chnrcu. Tue
music ut carly mass was as ioioNs.-COncones mass
"Noc." Al high mass tho following was the pro-
| e:--fnckettanz Nc. 2, Meycrbocr; "AGeste
Feacs;" Beelhoveus srard mass IN y; 'vcni Nocl,"
| by ADAM onertory, ''Dao SonitunI;" baritone solo
and chorus aud Bicthoycn's overture from Promo.
thcuA" All the selections on tho programme
rendered la admirable manner BESIDES la. lady
choir tho following Isaes and gentlemen assisted:
soprauo Mile. hcnrictte Cnrradi. contralto, Mile.
ociavie Gomien; tenor, Mr +. Lang, Mr.. W. s.
rector, Mr. IL Balia; pianist, Nj. = Lansing. Father
Lynen delivered hs chr,stniass address, which
brief, from u few verses IRON St. Luke IL
ST. ANDREWS.
81. Andrews Protestant Episcopal church, at Fourth
avenue and l2Sth street, formed the OF atirac
ton Tor Harlem church goors. The cdihce crowded
ut the opening hour by CHRISTIANS OF all den omina.
The decorations wcro very tho. The altar was
guarded Ivy I'm arch OF Christmas ivy. supported by
pillars OF the same, tho whole bearing the nscrp-
lions, ''Jnto US Chlid Is Born" ''unto son is
G.Yen,n anu "0ur King Is Born At hglf-past ten
O'Clock procession oi over one hundred litlc chill
drcn catered tho church under direction OF Mr Caa-
trcl and marchcd 10 seats for them ia tic
rear OF the altar, chanting meanwhile tho beautiful
carol. I'm Tho iowy lnangcr, Christ cur Lord was
born" The cpoir selected ior .hc occasion com
Mss n. c. van Barren, soprano; Miss ~ Fiuch con-
trato; Mr. ~ u. Woodruff, tenor; Mr.. l.. X. Almy,
basso; Mr.. william H. Dayas, organisL Rov. Samuel
Eard, the rector, preached the Sermon choosing tor
hts text, Luke, H., l2"And this shall bo n NJ gu unto
you, yc shall lima tho babe wrapped IN swaudling
clothes, lying In mangcrn
PLYMOUTH CHURCH
Ibcchiidren oil PymOuih thurcli sunday school spent
their Christmas morning very happily. rhe noor
ausi. WAS ncd Win the scholars anu their
teachers aud the galleries crowded with their pa
rents and friends, who were admitted by ticket tho
platform was decorated with evcrgi ecus, che
centre of II was admirably represented OF tho OLD
New England open itcpiaccs on the SIDES 81 which
suspended number oi stockings. Ailcr singing by
the ciIdrcn, led by Mr.. Camp, leader OF the choir,
thcIo appeared al the mAn entrance oil the church,
aud steadily making IFS way down tie ase 10 the plat
form, what appeared to DO the smallest the i've large
elephants from The crcus win oegant iIappings on
s back and led by IT'S trainer, atrcd 10 Eastern Cos
tune Tho animal proceeded TO the platform. and in
obcdicncn TO various calls from Me nuaicncc picked
out the most venerable teacher ny placing It's
trunk tho head oi Mr. Camp. IL then
selected very much IN The same manner
the pfettit teacher, indicating mrs T. Co. SheatnaD,
aud also the prcttiest scholar ~ did the usual cio
pnantinc tricks OF picking up hendkcrchcf5 cakes
aud pins showing rcmark able intelliRcnce and good