New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-26

thought that II would be much nicer home rh.,
bis own. He went Into IL, but ne was Trojan ~
death the first night. He thoueht that Methodist
only partially filed. After Mr.. Beechers talk cana
the most novel feature in tho programme
tho RrandchiIdren's offering, Those whose
parents were once scholars In the school WERE
Then they were lifted to the platform, kissed and
reoiced over. First was the pastors little girl, who
had been adopted into this group of grandchildren
S FS5he se'''&h Another H e%d usR HssT $780,
two others $50 each, and another ssot
nearly $500 A general collection was then taken
no, which brought the sum total up TO about
$1,000. The church was beautifully decorated
music was exceptionally good; S. y Utter, pres-
dent of tho Sunday school Missionary So
ciety,, presided "a and the. the Rev j. Par.
addresses we're made by the Rev. Messrs J. L.
Glider and l.. Parker. Among those present were
ex-MayOrs Booth and Howell, of Brooklyn, aud
ton was pronounced by the pastor. the Rev.
James s. Breckenridge. The Sands Street Meth
odIst Church, ORGANIZATION Is the oldest
This will probably be the last Christmas gathering
in the OLD homestead, as the near approach OF the
completion of the East River Bridge will render its
demolition necessary Arepresentation of the orIg-
nal slngle church. on canvas, 80 feet square, was
displayed at the meeting yesterday
Christmas was never before so generally observed
IN Newark as yesterday, Jew and Gentle entering
heartily into the spirit OF the holiday. During tho
morning the retail places OF business were generally
open and good trade was done IN Christmas goods.
the stores and streets being thronged. In the after
noon business was universally suspended, and tho
pleasant weather tempted thousands out to PROM
enade the mann thOr0ughfares. There were good
audiences at the matinees and at the evening per-
iormances at the theatres and variety halls. Not
much drunkenness was witnessed, only one arrest
being recorded for the day at Police Headquarters at
; p. H., and there was no disorder. Services were
held In all the churches during the morning, and
were made interesting with choice music and Christ
mas decorations The inmates Of all the charitable
INSTITUTIONS the county JAIL lunatic asylum, aims
house, reform school. etc. were treat ed TO Christ.
mas dainties and of the charitable Institu-
lions, notably the orphan asYluIns and Home Tor
the triendiess interesting exercises were held In
All these Institutions. including the hospitals
Christmas trees were set up. and were enjoyed by
elders well as by children. he German English
schools ire Ited TO entertainments in the after
noon. the chilnren receiving gifts Newark citizens
sub ,cribel generously III order TO provide Christ
mas cheer for the sick and unf Iriunate.
Christi as was llshered in on Staten Island by tho
ringing OF nells, the firing of salutes ana the hOd-
ing of early masses IN some of the churches Special
servlces were held later nearly all tho churches.
lhe fciIYbOats and trains were crowded throughout
he day with visitors. Many of the old families of
the Is aud held reunions. The inmates of the Sail
0rs Snug harbOr, at NeWBri -htOn, tne smith In
himary at I0mpkJnsvllle. and the County Aims
mouse were provided wltn extra dinners. the itre
the ChIldren's Home, at Cast eton Corners,
enjoyed many good things. The sunday -school
children Oh many of the churches received presents
al "A n M.