New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-26
AMONG THE ROMAN CATHOLICS.
ELABORATE SPECIAL SERVICES AT THE CArIiE-
ORAL AND AT OTHER CHURCHES.

ELABORATE SPECIAL SERVICES AT THE CATIIE-
ORAL AND AT OTHER CHURCHES.
In all the Roman Catholic Churches special Christ
mas Day services were held and were attended by
large congregations yesterday. AT 81. Patrick
Cathedral the ceremonies on most elaborate
scale, and the special musical programme which
had been arranged for the day brought together
CONGREGATION which crowded the big building in
every part AS is usually the case. the Cathelral
led all the other churches Of that persuasion IN the
city in the diverse as we'll as the attractive char
acter of its decorations. The high altar was blaze
Of wax candles. among which were placed In
tasteful way flowers and evergreens and all around
in the large space inside the altar railing which
is known as the sanctuary there potted plants
shrubs palms and ferns which set off the general
appearance OF everything In Il striking way Peo-
pie began 70 find their way into the big building
az early as 4 O'Clock in the morning. Half an hour
later the Rev. VI. J. Lavelle began the celebration
of solemn mass. Every half hour after that. mass
was celebrated by of the assistant priests until
II o'clock. when Archbishop Corrigan, robed In
white ye;tments, assembled the steps Of the high
altar TO offer up solemn pontifical mass. The Rev.
w. J. Daily assistant priest; the Rev Joseph H.
Mcmahon and the Rev. Patrick DAILY, deacons of
honor the Rev John J. Fay, deacon; the Rev. James
II. Awkward, sub-deacon Of the mass. and the Rev.
Thomas j. Murphy, sub-deacon of the cross. The
Rev James y. Connolly and the Rev. Henry j.
Newey masters Of ceremonies The Rev.
Thomas Campbell formerly president OF os -;
Gospel This was the gsca fha n fh
Te epp nrr and aGr o o m high
mass: mass in G. major, GOunod; offertory, "Adcste
prelude for orchestra and organ, Raft; grand mass
in G. major. c. Vers Stanford graduate. Pas
aores, ~" icsama; o'I' r, solemn nonfi6cai ves
Sr 6xt ff p6mnus %Ds Ps psamS day.
toris." Verdi; ''iantum Ergo, Riga Soprano Miss
Hike; alto. Miss Clary; tenor. Mr.. Kaiser basso.
Mr. Steinbuch; full orchestra and chorus; chancel
choir under the direction OF James Ungerer; VIII
lam Pecher organst and director;
pronounced the Papal benediction. In addition to
those who are usually the ushers. the sons Of many
Joseph Aieehan Thomas hagh keily. Austin Ma
Thomas O'Donohue, l.. Y. O'Donohue and John
a. O'clock in the afternoon the Archbishop off,
ciated at Pontlhcal vespers and at the benedIcton
In the other Catholic churches the observance Of
the dag marked by special ceremonies. but not,
Of COURSE on as large E sGse Is 1t the
st and Nlnth-ave.. masses were offered up every
haf hGgr 9espn ahs at a. nd At 1dn s ss
and the Rev. Walter Elliott preached. The music
Of the .Gregoran chant was given by 100 boys ana
At ST. Stephens. which used to be the Rev Or.
Cotton the pastor was celebrant at the high mass
az i O'clock assisted is; by The Rev J9hn chid-
deacon and the Rev. Thomas f. O'Connor as mas
Thc Rev. Thomas Murphy. OF st. Johns College,
who was formerly on altar boy IN this church
preached The crib. being a representation of the
srtn H ' for the large NUMBERS Of people who
thronged this popular place OF worship.
second-st. where the Rev DR.. Charles Mccready
ofiicated; in s. Francis XayIer,s Church. IN West
in St Peters in Barclay-st., which is the Oldest
Ronan Catholic church in the city and in many
services drew large crowds.