The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25

yet cross ana neart were donated Dy Mrs
Elton.
Along the sides of the chapel, between
the pillars, are stretched loops of cedar
and the columns are wound with bambo
vines. All the gas jets are hung will
wreaths OF cedar, and the chalcel is dressed
In ivy. The whole effect is very pleasing
AT CHRIST CHURCH.
Services will be held in the new Chris
church auditorium to-day for the first time
since the repairs to the edifice began. Usua
morning service, with holy communion
aud q sermon by Rev. Robb White, will
take place at II O'Clock. The choir consist,
of Nd. Steward, organist Mrs Finnie, Mrs.
Hunter, W. w. Gordon, Jr., and Julian
Walker. The following is the programme
of music:
Professional, The Coming Of the King
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. =. bucs
Ie Denfn. ......................-.. Holden
Benedictus ..-.-...-..-. ...--....... Coombs
Ofertory. Noel .......... Adam
Mis-. Finnie.
The church is decorated with ported
plants ana the rail with ivy. The altar is
dressed with white. and overhead are strung
bunoaes Of holly and palms. The font,
which is q beautiful angel in kueeling post
IRE, holding at arms length bowl, is also
decorated. The church presents bright
] ana attractive appearance with its new
| fittings.
AT TEE CATHEDRAL.
The services at the Roman Catholic
cathedral will begin this morning at 5
O'Clock with solemn high mass, to be fol-
lowed by masses at $3.50, $3.50, 8 aud 1880, the
last high mass, followed by benedictIon.
GeEeralli's mass will be sung at both the
4 O'Clock and 10 o'clock masses. by the Il
lowing choir under the direction of Rafael
Salas. with Prof. Leo W. Mehrtens presid-
log at the organ: Mrs. j. w. lyman, Mrs.
J. J. Gaudry, Mrs. J. w. Macarthur, Mrs.
Rafael Salas, Mrs. Adams, Miss Irene
Courtney, Miss Mary Courtney, Miss Con-
stantine, Miss Grady, William Price,
Thomas Daniels. John J. O'Conuor, James
Mcbride. John Duggan and Richard Court
ney.
Owing to the incomplete condition of the
side affairs and bishops throne, all the dec
orationS in the church proper are confined to
the main altar. which is decorated with
Japonicas and oleanders, set of with innum-
cradle wax candles
In the basement, however, the altar deco
rations are quite elaborate, the three affairs
being surmounted by ported plants and nat
ural flowers, which will show Off to great
advantage to-day under the light Of a large
number Of candles.
THE BIRTH OF CHRIST.
The realistic tableau of the birth of Christ.
IN the northeast corner. is sight never be-
fore witnessed in Savannah. and well
worthy of a visit. The grotto and crib Of
Bethlehem are built on an eminence with a
canvas rock-painted background. A rough
stable is constructed in the center, on the
top of which are scattered small pieces of cot
ton, to represent snow. In the middle of
the stable, lying on pile of straw, is the
child Jesus, with the OK and ass leaning over
IN the act of breathing. On the right side
OF the infant is St Joseph in
a kneeling posture adoring the Redeemer of
the World, and on the left is the Blessed
Virgin in similar attitude. On each side
are the shepherds coming to adore the babe,
preceded by their sheep, which they bring
as an offering. The path leading up to the
stable represents the natural paths
Of those days, strewn with rocks, and
covered with light fall of snow. Over
the stable, suspended from the ceiling, is an
angel in the act Of flying toward the man
ger. The ground outside of the stable is
strewn with rocks, and an OK is in the act
OF descending the mountain side.
A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE,
The whole is set of with cedar, tropical
plants and moss, and taken up space of Is
by 30 feet. The whole effect is marvelously
beautiful. The figures, which are terra
Gotta, are very life-iike, appropriately
painted and imported from France
The crib and grotto will be kept in posi-
ton until after the Epiphiny. On that day
the figures of the three wise men. Theo
Keno, Sair and Mensor, will be placed In
proper position. The wise men are clad in
royal oriental robes, carrying gold, frank
incense and myrrh to the Savior, and
guided by comet. which will be attached
TO the canvas, with its tail pointing in
northwesterly direction. The tableau is
the work of Rev. w. A. Mccarthy, who
conceived the idea about six months ego,
and it reflects great credit on his taste
Judgment and ingenuity. The basement
Will be open every day until after the
Epiphany, from $50 O'Clock In the morning
until o'clock in the afternoon, and no one
who visits the church will be disappointed,
as the tableau is quite novel, yet it
is deeply religious, aud teaches a
touching lesson on the birth of Christ.
Father Mccarthy will have a Christmas
tree for the children on Tuesday evening In
the basement. The principal feature will
be the santa Claus chimney, built with
boxes of candy, and which will be taken
apart and distributed to the children.
AT ST. PATRICR's.
There will be six masses at ST. Patrick's, the
first at $50 o'clock, followed by others at
6. I, s. and 10 o'clock, the last high
mas, followed by benediction of the
blessed sacrament. The decorations at
SeAlS NhAiS oAc duAto oitaOOidte, tHc II1dlu
altar being particularly well dressed with
cedar, palm, roses and japonicas. Potted
plants are ranged around the affairs, and the
whole makes pretty picture. The singing
will be the finest ever heard in st. Patrick's,
and rendered by the following
choir: Mrs. J. w. Reilly, Mrs. Henry
r Altick, Miss Josie King aud
Miss Teresa Savarese, sopranos: Mrs. w.
2. Bailey and Miss O'Byrne, altos; NJ. J.
Donovan and j. P. Deacy, tenors; NJ. s.
Loughead, baritone. and h A Dumas,
basso Miss Ida O'Byrne will preside at the
organ. The programme for the mass is as
follows:
Adeste Fidelis-Novello... =. ....,..... Choir
Mass in b nat-Mozart's nth ....... Choir
Offertcry, "Mandamus Te'-Giorza
Bass Solo and Chorus
Below is the programme for banediction:
20 acknowledgements ........... Quartette
Tantum Ergo"-Lambellotte .........C Choir
'Laudste Domins"-Rosewig .......... Choir
Six masses will be celebrated at the Sacred
Heart Church, and the music and singing
xsrfnt 10 A.