Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-12-26

as usual tasteful and appropriate, includ
ing rood screen across tho chancel, large
evergreen bosses along the side OF the
church and in the corners beside the font
and pulpit there are large evergreen trees. !
The altar is trimmed with holly and nat
ural flowers. On Sunday afternoon there |
was q special service for the children, and |
in the evening at 9a chCra! service con-
Quoted by Rev. DIR. Knight, when the |
music was very fine. The full service was |
had on Christmas morning and was OF the |
customary solemn aud impressive charac- |
ter. The annual chilireu's service will |
take place Thursday afternoon Holy In
nccerts' day. at half-past four.
THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
A Large Congregation at st. Mary's.
The glad tidings of great joy which the
angel announced in the birth of the Mes
siah found no warmer welcome than that
accorded by the immense congregation
that thronsed St. Mary's Catholic church
at the SEQ. .. II. mass. Tbs handsome
affairs were ablazo with the lights Of
myriaSs of wax candles, and the iioral
decoration of fancilul and appr"p. iate
design showed tho work Of loviu;, and
tasteful bands. FCStOons OF evergreen fell
in graceful folds from, the roo! in front of
tho thrao altars, ami lent to the effective
ness of The scene. Tho SWEET strains of
the " A.les.e Fidples' beautifully render
ed by tho choir ;.ad beard only at this
gracious season, fell upon the listening
eac. y more stirring invocation to prayer
than tie most finished ,Gl..:t c'ttOry.
After the reading Of the Gospel Bishop
Shanallan delivered az admirable dis
course on the lessons Of poverty, humility
and obedience to be drawn from tho co.,
duct of the Saviour while i'll TIE
world, and spoke OF tho peace and good
will to man that should every where pro
vail at such time. AT the OnertOry
Lambillottc's beautiful hymn was exquis-
itely rendered. Large numbers received
holy communion. At the conclusion Of
tho communion service DR.. McCullagh, tho
pastor, spoke briefly of his pleasure in
witnessing the edifying spectacle prescn-
ted by SO large al asscmblage gathered to-
gather at so earely an hour in celebrating
the praises Of the Few born Christ. The
services though lasting moro than two
hours wcre very impressive throughout,
and it was long after daybreak when the
large congregation wended it's way home
ward. Masses were also celebrate: a5 8
and 1880.
st. hnthODy's.
This church is elegantly decorated. At
5 q. IN. M0zart's Twelfth Mass was sung,
and at 10 Mercadente's, Father Kaul
being ccle5rant on both occasions, and de-
liverins . few appropriate remarks ct the
| second mass. Tic music was exceptionally
fine. After vespers in tie afternoon there
| was distribution o. candy 30 tie children.
st. J"seph's.
Fail congregations were present st the
| masses. the church decorations were elab-
! orate and handsome, and tie observance Q
throughout solemn ard beautiful.
! .iEFOENED.
| Christmas oscrnID; III tho Sicsr church.
The CUSTOMARY services 1T six o'clock IN
in tho morning attracted an imn.ense con-
| crccn. IN - the First Reformed church.
! TLny did not vary materially fIcm the
| annual observance, the music comprising,
in addition to appropriate h5 nlns by choir
and congregation, The 'AGeste Fideies :"
| and Lam biIiotti's Ch IS mas anthem, all Of
| which were admirably rendered under the
able leadership of Mr.. Hiram Stamnl, and
with full orchestral aecOnpaIiments. The
| readin.. CT St. Luke's account O: the
Incarnation was by Rev. J. Max Eark, Of
| the Morayian church, and tho choral in
terludes were rendered with fine effect.
| The decoration of tho church was very
handsome, q conspicuous feature being Il
| large star whic. shOuo brilliantly under
the pulpit arch and tie inscription, " The
Word Became FLESH Ard Dwel5 Among
U.s." in gilt letters upon % crimson back
ground. There was 10 other servico dur
| irg the day. the Sunday school celebration
being reserved until next Sunday evening.
St. Luxe's Reformed Unape'.
The decorations al S.. Luke's chapc weic
OF ;:c elaborate nature, consisting OF ex-
tcnsivo festooning and wreathing OF laurel
from tho exposed rafters. The pulpit re-
cess contained the inscription Christ Is
Born In Bethlehem" surrounded By an
arc;, of laurel. Tho chance! furniture was
prcttiIy trimmed with holly anal crowfoot.
Over tha door OF the chapel ,sas !. tasteful
ar:aa cement oG the inscription: Glory
to God In the Highest, apd on Earth
Peace, Good VIII Toward Men"
Though the Christmas services began
On Sunday morning when Rev. W. +.
L;chlitcT, pastor, preached an able seq
mon on Tho Birth OF Christ" the
event OF chief interest conferred III the
Christmas festival of the Sunday school.
At 6 O'Clock on Sunday evening . full
house assembled when hymrs and carols
were suns. rec;taticrs were given and
) scripture selections read. Rev. Tkco.
Appel y. d., and ". F. Lich!i:cc made
brici addresses. A Christmas treo was
prettily adorned and illuminated and gifts
cheered tho hearts of all the scholars. III
the conclusion of these services tIo paste:
received valuable selection CT books as
his gift from MS members.
| 81; Pauis Reformed
The services in this church were st 1G:t;
DR.. Shumaker preaching an able and
appropriate sermon. The chancel an.
body of the church were beautifully
adorned with flowers AID evcrgreens The
Sunday school anniversary was held Oh
Christmas eve, and consisted of sc,iptura
reading by the pastor, with responses bJ
the pupils, rccitat;ors, dialogues, carols,
Sc.
Tie chilhrcn's service was held or
Christmas eve, Sunday night, the churcl
being crowded to it's full capacity. The
choir, under tho able leadership OF Mr..
Al. N. Zahm, sang Danl's /" Jubilate
and "Calm on the Listening Ear Of
Might" and other features OF the celebra
tion were the presentation OF gifts to the
pupils of the Sunday school, which took
place in tho Sunday school room prior t.
tho opening of the service in the church,
and afterwards each child was