Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-12-27
CHRISTMAS RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

The services held at St. Peters church on
Christmas morning surpassed in interest any
thing Of the sort ever attempted in Carson be
fore. Although the house was not as full rs t
wish it might have been, fair congregation
assembled to celebrate the day with appra-
pirate religious exercises. The Rector, Rev.
Geo. &. Davis, conducted the service in his
usual impressive manner. The reguIa,
choir, consisting Of Misses Gates, Parkin ,on,
and Hudgkiuson aud Messrs Scoville anu
Pixley were accompanied by the following
orchestra in addition to their organ: Mr.
Laughton, violin; Mr.. Friend, Flute; M
Spa-go, claro lette: NJ. H SCI, corn It; "
Marston, Vinloncello; Mr.. Miller, Trombone.
This combination made it possible to furnlst
such snusio Carsouites are seldom treated
to- The service opened with Christmas
them, "Christ is Born" by the choir, with
orchestral accompaniment. Then the read
ing of the First lesson, which was followed
by the TIE Deum, rendered in truly grand
style and perfect taste After the rcadin OF
the Second Lesson the Ju5ilste D,o was
sung; then the saying of the creed and PRAYER,
followed by the hymn
'.wh le Shepherds watched thor d>oSs by night"
even to old acquaintances After the re
sponses, sung without accompaniment, cam
the hymn cit lme upon the midni int clear,
also fine selection Before beginning his
sermon Mr.. Davis took occasion to thank tn,
choir and volunteer musicians for their val
liable assistance. The text WAS all the les
sons of the day; all lessons of truth, CHART,
and love All Christendom gathers to-day at
the cradle of child; child Of poverty; ii
child of persecution. The world bends low |
to-day at the Manager Graded child How |
shall we account for this wonderful phennm-
enon7 Was he not the child of pr"phecy2 the |
Prince of Peace7 He was the child of God |
not born-begotten-the very God. 1t makes |
one stagger at the very thought, this mystery OF !
the conception. Go to the story of the Gar |
will put eumity between thee and the woman,
and between thy seed and her seed; he shall
br,liss thy head, and thou shalt bruise his
heel" This'pr"phecy was fulfilled by Christ.
The journey of Mary to Bethlehem IN ODE
dience to decree of Augustus Caesar order
ing census, made possible the full ment Of
the prophecy that the child should be born in
Bethlehem. The rising of the star the com
ing of the shepherds to worship the babe
also as by prophecy. Was all this humr,
design7 Can not so believe it. This joyous
festival is kept by all the world, an by the
cherubim and seraphim, and all the prophets
GAllilean, thou hast conquered! Whist a les
son Of the snfnlness of sin does this birth
teach us-this wonderful sacrifice! What a
lesson of thankfuiness for condition!
Christ, lowly carpenter, his dlscipI twelve
poor fishermen. What a lesson against the
sin of gain and cpveteonsness How should
it teach the rich humility and the poor c. IL
tentment. What contrast is presented, OF
poor humanity with Christ, whose name Is
love, who gave himself Christmas gift to u
all What change for good if his example
were followed throughout the world. Let us
adore him, for he came to us that we might
go to him. Let rs 60 as went the shep- {
herds, who, believing, did not wait. Amen t
During the collection of the offering the or
chestra furnished the music. Then followed
the administration of the Holy Communion.
WILL BE WARMED-The managers of the
several theatrical troupes which appear at the d
Carson Opera House next month, promise t"
have the building properly heated during the f
Law, so that the audience will experience II" g
from the cold during the per- q
formance This is move in the right dI- I
rection, snd one that will be grea ly aplre Y
:iated by the theater- goers in this city. \
A GEM OF BAR.-WiIliam CLANCY, t
and pleasant barkeeper of the
1rmsby House, deserves a special notice for "
lis tastefuness i'll fixing up the bar of first
lass establishment in an artistic manner.
dc displays most excellen taste in arranging
articles of pert,l. Even 10 non-drinking per-
ons it would be worth their while to the b.
var over which Mr.. CLANCY presides.
Cow1sG AND ZABR1sKIE MIsE.-This mine, =,
ituatsd near the Mexican dam, is working /.
ay AMI night shifts now. The shaft is 1853 !,
Get deep. They are sinking to the 1So foo =,
evel and-will cut the vein at that depth. | l,