The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-26

Special Music at the Catholic Churches Yes
terday-Services To-Day.

terday-SerVices To-Day.
Their general reputation of excellence was fully
sustained by the chors of the several Catholic
churches, yesterday. At St. Johns, Millards mass
was rendered in appropriate to the day.
The "Kyrie' and "Credo' were exceptionally well
sung and the soprano solo. "Et incarnatus est" in
the latter, was sung in impressive manner by Miss
Annie Abromet. Miss Abromet also sang Luzzi's
Ave Maria" very sympathetically. Mr.. De-
Valid sang the "Agnus Del" in a
like manner Tho rendition of the entire
very artistic performance. At st. Jo-
seph's the was no less attractive the trio of
Mr.. and Mrs Andy Smith and Mr.. Dochez, in La
Haches "Veni Creator" being sung with much feel
ing. In the vesper service Mozart's 20 Salutaris"
was the best sung hymn of the service, though
Smiths "Vespers" rendered very acceptaby.
At St Mary's the singing was good, and the organ
playing of Professor Mueller was near approach to
perfection. At St. Patricks, St. Bridget's and the
Sacred Heart churches the singing good The
beautiful "Adeste Fides," sung in all the churches,
except st. Johns, sweet remembrance of the
happy occasion for which it was written.
There will be special Christmas services in nearly all
the churches to-day Among the Presbyterians, Rev.
this morning at the First Church. in the absence of
Mr.. Haines. At the Second Church DR.. Mcleod will
preach sermon appropriate to the day, and the fol-
lowing musical programme will be rendered this
morning:
Anthem" Hallelujah". ............H Wilson
Duet-Crucifx" Faure
Tenor solo with chorus-"O Holy Night" Adam
Solo. Mr.. H. Levi.
Quartet-"My Faith Looks Up to Thee. -. Goldbeck
Mesdames lowering and Watson, Messrs. Levi and
Barnes.
In the evening the following programme viii be
rendered:
Anthem-"Come Near Ye Nations" M Watson
Duet--"Come, 0 Creator Quicken
Trio-"Protect U.s. .Nicolao
Mrs lowering and Mr. Levi -00,'0
The morning services at the Tabernacle Church will
be appropriate to the holiday
At the Fourth Church. this morning. Mr. McNntt's
subject will be God Christmas Gift to the World.
at the Fifth Chrrch Prof. Jacob Norris. of Wabash
College will preach this IN morning At the Sixth
pastors morning topic. At the morning service at
the Seventh Church Rev. R. " Hunter will give re-
"Christ's Gift to Us" will be Rev. E. J. Gantzs
morning theme at the Central Christian Church.
At Plymouth Church, this morning, there will be
Christmas service for the children.
There will be special Christmas service at
Meridanstreet M. E. Church this forenoon the choir
rendering music selected for the occasion as follows;
Grand Chorus ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" Te Deum, IN
Arranged by Professor Belcher.
semi-chorus."Sng Unto the Lord" -.-...--. Novello
Mrs Spades with violin accompaniment b by
Mr. Spades.
Duet-"High in the Heavens. .-.... ...........Abt
Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Belcher.
Grand Chorus-Mozarts Praise the Lord, Oh, My
Soul by the full choir.
Bass Solo and Quartet Joness Incline Thine Ear"
Solo by Spades and Spain Belcher and
Cobb parts.
Solo and Chorus. Rossini's Charity"
Female Voices.
The following is the programme of music to be
dered by the choir of the First Baptist Church this
morning and evening:
Anthem-"Sing, o Heavens" .------..-..-. Sullivan
Duet "Crucifx. /" Faure
Mr.. DeWolf and Dr. Hoover.
Hear Us, o Father" ....................M Willard
Mrs. DeWolf.
Jesus, Thy Name Love- "...............-
Mrs. Branham and choir.
Quartet-"God is a Spirit, Bennett
Mrs Branham, Mrs. Smock,
Mr.. DeWolf DIR. Hoover.
Anthem-"O Holy Night" Adam
Mr.. and Mrs. DeWolf and choir.
DR.. Jefferys sermon this morning will be on the
subject, 1.-THE Unspeakabe Gift"