The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-26
CHRISTMAS IN PORTLAND.
Its Observance In the Catholic and
Episcopal Churches.

Christmas was bright, CHEEKY, cold day.
In the morning the Episcopal and Catholic
churches were filled with worshippers and
the musical programmes. published in the
PRESS, were finely rendered.
The following was the musical programme
at st. Luke's Cathedral at 1890:
Professional Herald Angels" ..MendeIssohn
Carol-"Christus Natus". Goold
Nenite, "Exultemus Domino" Cregorian
fsalms Tor CHRISTMAS characterization Chants
re Deum. .......-.............0
Benedlctus. ........
nYyIIe' ;'-........ ......... Bakers FestYal
G,oIia ilol. .....t........... Service IN r.
I'D all .s..................
Gloria In Excelsis .............
Anthem-"Sing and Rejoice" .'..'''.'''' barnDy
(SHark, What Mean Those Holy Voicesn .Geer
l"Come Hither, We Faithful. ......... Reading
Recessional-"Nunc Dlmlttus". .Boyce
The Christmas services at the Cathedral of
the immaculate Conception were observed
this year with the usual grandeur and
solemnlty. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Healy pom
tifcated at the late mass, and was assisted
by the Rev. Fathers Hallaghan, McDonough,
McGrath and McCoggan. The regular SER
mon OF the mass was preached from the pull
pit by the Rev. Father McCoggan.
AT the close of the pontfcal mass Bishop
Healy made some appropriate remarks re-
lating to the birth of Christ and its signifi.
canoe in bringing to us glad tidings of great
joy that Saviour was born into the world.
he also gave the papal benediction.
Solemn pontiical vespers, with benedic-
ton OF the blessed sacrament, at 5 D. m,
brought the imposing religious observance
to close. We cannot overlook paying a
htph Q0mnlimQnf m no a{4S -
Quimby and his excellent choir, who ac-
quilted themselves admirably. The church
presented an aspect of beruty with its rich
decorations.
The Christmas services at ST. Dominic's
were appropriately carried out, the Rev.
Father Healy and the other priest connected
with the church officiating The music, I'M
der the direction Of Mr.. James Watts and
the organist, Miss Egan, was rendered in an
excellent and satisfactory manner. The
handsome church looked very tasteful and
attractive with its neat decorations The
absence of Father Murphy, the vicar general,
who is now sojOurning in the South for his
health, was source of regret, but it is
hoped that it will orly be for a brief time
and before another Christmas that the be-
loved pastor will again be in full possession
of his former health and vigor.
AT the O'Clock mass the boys choir, under
the instruction Of Miss Emily w. Flaherty,
rendered the finely prepared programme In a
highly creditable manner. The "Adeste
Fideles," with violin accompaniment, by
Masters William DeehaD, Jr., George Dury,
Frank WEIGH and William Shannon, is
worthy of great praise. The music will be
repeated at 0 a. m. Sunday.
Christmas Festivities.
The sleighing was splendid en- Grove
street and the street was crowded with turn
outs of every description, from the modest
country looking pung to the handsome
double sleigh and spirited span of horses.
Lots OF fast trotters spurted up and down
the track and made things very lively
Lots of children enjoyed the skating a. the
Oaks all day ami even during the evening.
for the splendid moonlight tempted them.
st. Alban Commandery, K. T., met with
other knightly guests at the st. Julian yes
terday at high noon. and in accordance with
long established custom, drank toast to
the brethren all over the world.
A very pretty Christmas tree was laden
with gifts at the Abyssinian church yestrday
and they were distributed to the members of
the parish.
There were number of Christmas trees
last night At the Preb!e Chapel and Pine
street there were gifts for the poor, with
Rotations, singing and games.