Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-26
CHRIsrnAs CHIMES.

or the Day Among tne
Churches I'm This Ctty-Unusuaiiy In
presssye Services and Exceptionally
Fine Music.
Yesterday was beautiful day, and on
this account there was very large out
pouring Of people to the various churches
In the city. Carefully-selected choirs had
prepared music appropriate TO the occasion,
and the beauty of the day also permitted
visiting among friends, and this was in
dulged in 10 a very large extent.
AT THE ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH.
This church and Sunday School, from its
reorganization in 1862, has always made
much of the festival Of Christmas, ard yes
terdsy was no exception 70 the years gone
by. The morning Worship was conducted
by the pastor, Rev. Z. H., Dornoiaser.
sisted by rev. S. B. Barnitz. Prof. Richard
S..anl presided at the organ and made II
fairly speak, as with his rapidly improving
choir, he rendered Gloria Patri, Gloria IN
Excelsis, and several choice tunes with
which he led the congregation IN slnllsr
Christmas hymns. The sermon OF Mr..
Dornblaser was an able production
based on the text found in st.
Paurs epistle 10 the Galatians
iy: 4, But when the fullness of the time
was come, God sent forth His Son" The
theme was THE Preservation of the World
for the Redeemer."
THE SABBATH SCHOOL
assembled in large numbers at two o'clock,
and cordial greetings were exchanged be-
tween teachers and scholars, officers and
members. 4 special programme had
been prepared, embracing resPon-
siye service, an address by Rev. >.
b. Barnitz, and giving and recelV-
ing" Letters of greeting were read from
some of the most prominent Christian ana
Sunday school workers in the country
congratulating the school on ITS years
work and assuring its members OF ITS lnhu-
ence in stimulating other schools to beney-
olenCe and good works. Two weeks ago
five hundred
PAPER BAGS
were given the scholars, with the request
that, according TO ability, they h!l the
bags, and thus make happy the one hun
dred orphans at the Lutheran orphan
Home in Iapville. Pa. The result was
three barrels Of nice articles for the faith
crless. Last Sundry, Christmas envelopes
were distributed which were returned yes.
terday, with cash offerings for mission and
church work. Christmas gifts To the
Prince of Peace. This plan OF having the
members of the school give has had
marked effect in keeping il hapPyand bright
and successful. Watering others, they
are also watcrcd," for at the close OF the
exercises yesterday every scholar, teacher
and officer was presented with "a love OF
basket filled with confectionery. These
baskets were presented through the Grail
class, No. =, having been given by their
friend NJ. J.
Altogether the afternoon was one OF JOY
that Joy that comes OF making others
happy.
THE EVENING SERVICES
opened with a solo Mrs Prof. Richard Stahl
which was finely rendered. The compost
ton was Jesus, lover Of my soul, by Annie
Fortesduc Harrison. The effect OF Mrs.
Stalls effort was quite marked as she won
the hearts of the people by the spirit and
pathos of her singing. The sermon was
on the theme, Reception of and walking
in Christ" from COlOssians ii. 6, AS,
therefore, yc received Christ Jesus, the
Lord, so walk in Him" Like the discourse
of the morning, it was Il well prepared
effort, and was delivered with an earnest
ness that held the closest attention OF the
audience.
AT THE CATHEDRAL.
As carly as o'clock found st. Joseph's
Cathedral thronged to its utmost capacity
on the occasion of the usual CoristmaS SER
vices yesterday. The principal service was
held about o'clock when Carl Won Web
er'S Mass in G w9s celebrated by Bishop
Kahn, assisted by Fathers Sullivan, McElli-
gott and DAILY, the latter being visiting
priest from Parkcrsburg.
After the Gospel the Right Reverend
Bishop delivered stirring sermon on the
subject Of the Incarnation OF the Son Of
God, and it is needless to say that he was
listened to with the closest attention OF the
1900 to 100 persons present.
The choir consisted of the following per-
sons, viz:
Miss Ella linn, Mrs. G. s. Feeny, Mrs.
Sitgreaycs, sopranos; Miss Sennie De Camp,
Miss Maggie Williamson, altos; Mr.. L. J.
S!lllliN9Br DR. GtarEiSi4ps tegorSi Mr, George
The music was in charge of the efficient
leader OF the Cathedral choir, Mrs. NJ. L.
Whitaker. who presided at the organ, ~
usual. There were solos sang by each
member of the choir. and all were rendered
in an admirable manner, so much so that
il would be invidiOuS To make distinctions.
Over 500 persons received Holy Commun-
ion at the early services. Latcrin the day.
at the High Mass at ID o'clock, Father Sui
Ivan OtliCatcd and was assisted by Fathers
McEligott and DAILY, Bishop kain occupy
ing his usual place in the sanctuary.
Father MCEllIgOttat this service preached
an instructive discourse on ChriStS natiy-
ity.
In the afternoon there were the usual
vesper services, which, however were celc-
bratcd with more than ordinary cere-
monies, and during which took place the
procession Of the Blessed Sacrament, an
occurrence we understand, that happens
only 4 few times in the course of q year.
The members of the various sodalities
bearing lighted candles and dressed in APP
prOprate regalia marched around the
church singing sacred hymns preceded by
the Rt. Rev. Bishop, clergy, aCOlytCS, &c,
bearing the OstenSorium containing the
blessed sacrament. The whole scene was
most impressive.
At the veSpcr service, Bishop Kahn at
dressed the large congregation present and
spoke for some time in defence of the doc.
trine of tranSubStantiatiOn, and concluded
the services OF the day by giving the bene-
diction oil the blessed sacrament.
FOURTH STREET
N. +. Church, mOrning-Gloria from Farm
ers' Mass, carol arranged from Mozart
Evening - Choral-There We're Shcp-
herls-Solo and chorus by Dudley Buck.
Carol-O, Holy Night BY Adair. The
choir consisted of Miss Annie Carson, Miss
Mamie sBritt, Miss Katie Land, sopranos;
Miss Sadie Logan, Miss Sophie Logan. Mrs.
Eta Furris, Miss Ella Dillon, altos: MessrS.
Bullard and Goodwin. tenOrS; Mr.. J. II.
Sage, Mr.. J. VI. Kelley. haSSos; Miss Anna
Logan, OrgGniSt and D.. Logan, director.
Re- \. {. Masden preached from the fol
lowing texts Morning Emmanuel, God
with us" Evening-"Glory to God in the
highest; on earth. Peace, Good Will 10
Men
AT ST. ALPU0SSCS CHURCH
at ) O'clock Mozart's No. - mass was sung
with an OiIertory by Aiblinger. At O'Clock
the choir of school children sang various
Christmas hymns. At 10 o'clock there was
solemn high maSs, and a mass by Witka
was sung. At ) o'clock in the afternoon
there was solemn YeSperS. Psalms" by
DR.. Witt were sung. with a Magnificent by
Mozart. The procession then took place
followed by the bcnediction and TIE Deum.
The choir consisted of Miss Deiva Zarnitz.