The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-12-24
The Churches

In the churches here The preparations
made for the observance OF the day are not
unlike those Of former years in any re-
markablc features. Loads OF cycr;Tccns
have been woven into ropes or used to
cover notices and cmblematic designs.
Festoons have been hung under arches,
and Wreaths. stars. and crosses Of the holly
and pine have been used to express the
Joy OF chuTchmcn az tic recurrence Of the
clad anniversary. While there hos been
an abundance OF decorating, an inspection
OF several OF the churches shows that in
most Of them simplicity has been adhered
10 in the arrangement OF the cyGrgreens.
In most Of the churche, The work OF deco
ration has been done by tie ladies and gent
tlcmcn of the congregations Interested, and
good deal OF skill has been displayed in
enriching interiors already beautiful.
ST. PAUI's CHURCH.
The decorations at this church are in
good taste, and the musical programme ar
ranged for Christmas is in keeping with
the Joyous character oi the day. The pas
tor, Rev. DR.. MinnigerOde, has for some
time past been quite sick. but IL was his
hope and expectation 10 be well enough 10
attend the Sunday-schOol exercises this
afternoon and the Christmas services to-
morrow: but yesterday and last night be
was very. very sick. lie is a sufferer from
organic disease OF The heart. The Doctors
son, Rev. Mr.. Minnigerodc, is here, and II
j. probable that he will conduct the SER
vices al It. PauPs tomorrow. II circum-
stances dcbar him from being present some
other minister will otiiciatc.
MONUMENTAL.
fTIfs Lilo chftrpb of v-iiei, tho
I Rev. Dr. Armstrong is pastor, is elegantly
decorated with eycrgreens, and the SER
! vices there tomorrow will no doubt lie
delightful.
The Monumental is celebrated, among
other things, for the excellence Of it. nut
sic. Tomorrow it will lie really frst-class,
as the choir IS 70 be reinforced by some OF
] the very best vocal talent in the city.
| ST. JAMES.
At this church OF which Rev. Joshua
| Petcrkin. y. d., is rector, and Rev. Pres
ton Nash assstant-diyine service on
Christmas-day will be followed by the
Holy Communion.
The music in this church Is rendered by a
voluntary choir, composed Of Indies and
gentlemen, members OF the congregation.
The Christmas decorations are chaste
and appropriate. FSm the arch above
the chancel depend festoons OF cedar and
holly. The supporting pilasters bear TASTE
fully-ornamented shields, and the pulpit.
! readlng-lesk. and chaEcel-rail are wreath
ed in even green.
ST. JOHNS.
The pulpit, chanceI-rail. font. &c, Of st.
Johns church have been decorated in good
style, and the antique ediiiee looks charm
ing in lts Christmas dressing.
The services tomorrow will commence
at IL A. NJ, when the usual Christmas coll
lections for disabled clergy will be taken
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| ST. MARKS.
St. Marks church, corner Of Clay and
First streets, OF which Rev. DR.. Dashleli
d pastor, is fragrant win the odor of Tue
pine. cedar, and holly used in the Christ
mas decorations.
The services are likely to be Of unusual
interest.
GIAcE CHUEcH.
This church. corner Of Nam and Fou-
sbee streets, OF which Rev. III. Melville
jackson i pastor, has been decorated with
that skill and Judgment which distinguish
tbe ladies of the congregation IN matters
of this sort. and. indeed, in all good works.
Cedar and holly have been freely used in
fcstoons about the walls and ceiling, IN
wreaths about the gas-icts and on the col
umns, and arches about the chancei.
The musical programme Is a good one,
and will be rendered effectively, no doubt.
ST. ANpGEw's.
There will be the usual Christmas ser
vices at this church.
At each church to-day the hour Tor the
t.hristrnos services will be announced.
There will no doubt be the usual Christ
mas services AZ Moore-Mcmoral ard Christ
churches, OF which, however, announce