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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-26
FRIENDS DISAGREE.
Fight in fiinckIey Alley at Christ
mas Dinner

Charles Fillbreudt lives at COS Broadway,
and he has two intimate friends. Theodore
Zobel and Louis Heldeck. who live at SO
HincllIey alley. Flllbrendt was invited by
the other two to eat his Christmas dinner
with them, ana he gladly accepted.
The dinner went off in jolly style, and
the three. after disposing Of two or three
bottles of wine. felt they were the best
friends in the world. Unhapplly. they be-
gan over their cigars and wine to discuss
religious topics. Bitter feelings were
aroused. and in a few moments there was
a triangular fight, in which hammer
played prominent part.
Nelghbnrs hearing the sounds of strife
blew their police Whistles, and when the
policemen responded the three com batants
were found with blood flowing from wounds
in their heads. The patrol-wagon was
summoned aud they were taken to the Re-
ceiving Hospital. where Fillbrendt had a
lscerated wound in his scalp dressed, 70
bel lacerated wound in his forehead and
swelled face, and Heldeck laeerated
wound in his forehead. Then they were
taken to the old City Prison.
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And thou. Bethlehem, in the land OF
Judah, art not the least among the princes
of Israel" The preacher opened his
remarks by drawing attention to the
fact that in the moral geography OF th6
world b thleEem occupies the most
central figure. The student finds this
little town teeming with historic assoca-
tons 1t was near here that Ruth CLEANED
barley, IL was here that David, the poet,
King of Israel, was born, and 1t was here
mat Christ came into the world as little
child. aud was Graded in manger. Con-
sidering these associations, the statement
Of central figure seems fully justified.
Let US stand for moment on the sum-
nit of this mountain top of vision and
look at the future, after the angels had
sung the chorus of peace. 1t does not
happen 10 be our privilege to be among
the Magi. Offering gifts of gold and frank
incense and myrrh, but It is possible for
all of US this day 10 be of that large num-
Der who are journeying eastward 10 lay at
his feet, who has become the governor of
the world. the best offerings of our hearts,
love, charity, forgiveness. peace"
After stating that il was very naturalist
the Christmas season TO ask the secret of
Christs power, the preacher drew atten-
ton 10 the condition of the world at the
time of the SaViOr's birth. when the ma
tons had fallen to as low pitch of spig-
itual degradation as history can point to-
1t was in the midst of this moral declen-
sion that the star of the east burst on the
world, and with its clear light ena bled
men to see clearly their own selfish. lustful
natures. The secret Of Chrst's power is
never mere apparent than when consider
ing how his teachings exalted moral
strength and uprghtness over mere brute
force. Evils still come on humanity, but
in so far as there is anything in US that
works to the detriment of the poor and
humble. just so far have we departed from
the teachings of him Of whom the angels
sang Bethlehem.
Another secret of his power was his di-
Vinity. Christ was Gods love made mani
TEST toward mankind.
The beautiful musical programme al
ready published in The CALL was excel
lently rendered by the choir. The same
music will be repeated on Sunday.
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THE ARCHBISHOP OFFIcIATEs.
Trinity f1onored by the Presence of
the Bishop of Northern CaIifor-
nia-Lessons of Peace.

The old story that grows not old with
years was retold yesterday from choirs
and pulpits throughout the city. and it
was sweet in the telling, for it was the
angels song to the shepherds, full of
tidiDgs of peace on earth and glory to the
Lord in the heavens.
In Catholic and Episcopal churches the
impressiveneSs of ceremony and beauty of
con certed music joined tremendously to
commemorate the event of the nativity.
The churches we're thrOnged with sincere
congregations. and so the observance APP
peared TO lose nothing of its traditional
character for eXuberance of religious zeal.
Special efforts were made by the EpiScc-
pal choir masters TO have grand musical
programmes, and they were singularly
successful The same may be said for the
Catholic churches, in which splendid COM
positions were rendered by leading sing
ers and orchestras.
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great masses could realize. Rev. Father
Allen. ). D., was director In chief and M.
w. O'Connell conductor for the choir. The
"Sanctus" and Gloria" were inspiring.
and for tenderness of expression the 'Ag-
nus DeT" apprnac hed the sublime in music.
Rev. Father Moeller preached en- Christ
mas, taking his text from Isaiah ike: "a
child was born to us and son was given
10 US, and the government is on his shout
ders; and his name is wopderful-coun-
SelOr. God the mighty, the father of the
world 10 come. the prince of peace
"Christmas is here" he said. 1--WE
seem to hear it whispered by the wind. 1t
seems TO be written in broad characters on
the skies. What is Christmas? men,
DRY. fact. A child is born 10 us son is
gwen to us. For many ages has this
thought made the world happy. How
many tears has ii wiped away from sor-
rowing eyes? Every Christmas it is re-
peated and new voices ever add it to the
chorus, GLORY 10 God in the highest and
on earth peace to men of good will
Christmas is a day Of rejoicing, a day of
young and old, for the weak and strong
a day for children. Il is theirs above all
others. 1t is the day of the poor. because
today they are the privileged class; they
forget their poverty Tor a child who is
born TO lis poor and humble. and the gov
L
of relief for the sick and iD1irm. The in
valid on his couch OF pain reads Christmas
in the kindly faces OF his visitors. a child
is bora TO US. poor and suffering
ut is also the day OF the rich, because
to-day they give of their abundance and
feel the happiness of their generosity. A
day of the old. because it reminds them of
their youth. and that soon in another
world they shall be young again.
Let us accompany the shepherds to the
crib of Bethlehem, join them in their
night-wa oh. hear the message of the
angel. Fear not, for, behold, l bring you
tidings of great joy. This day is born to
you Savior Let us enter the stable.
Behold there an infant wrapped in swad-
ding clothes and laid in manger. How
simple, how lowly; and who is he who
there repoSes? He is the wonderful, mar
velous in ali his works. and greatest in
this, that the word became flesh and
dwelt among US. He is the counselor, the
great refOrmeT, revealing those principles
by which the world alone can be governed
IN justice and eQuty-the God, the mighty,
that made the universe and now achieved
his greatest work. the father of the world
TO come, the leader 10 bring Us to our true
country and our home, the prince IF peace
to bring man peace with God, with him
self and with his neighhor."
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dining room committee, was on the spot
TO see that everything was carried out
satisfactorily.
A number of the inmates were away
visiting friends, but ninety old ladies and
gentlemen were in evidence at the tables
when the Christmas dinner was served.
1t was the regulation Christmas fare, with
Unlimited turkey, 20 an accompaniment of
cranberry sauce, and all the other deli
cacies OF the season, including mince pies
and plum pudding.
In the evening a little informal enter
tainment took place in the library. The
chief performers were the OLD people them
selves, who sang and recited with spirit
and animation. An original Christmas
poem figured in the programme. The out
side talent consisted of the Misses Weir
and Miss Moss, who gave musical selec-
lions.
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CHRISTMAS ON THE FRONT.
An Unusually Quiet Day Among the
Mariners and Shippers.

mariners ana Shippers.
There was turkey for the English ships
and feathers for the Americans Yesterday.
Flags were flying from the mastheads of
the ''limejuicers," but the wooden vessels
were content to remain undecOrated. But
the United States cruiser Philadelphia
redeemed the harbor's repu alton, for the
tars of the var vessel had pooled their
money and given instructions to the galley
monarch TO ''do the bird up brown and
stuff him full of oysters" The mariners
and the sailors Jared we'll.
There wasn't any body ''at home" on the
water front. All the frequenters of the
docks had taken themselves to some other
part of the city and the long line of East
street was as quiet as the proverbial grave.
OF course the ever-present drunk IVES at
hand with his earnest appeal for few
dimes for bed aud Quare meal. but no
looked ashamed to be too persistent in his
demands for help. knowing as he did that
the free-lunch counters were well heaped
with the over-rlDe sausage and the under
ripe pickle.
Jack has gone uptown t. sup"
was murmured by the ships Waterman,
ana then he would add that The only ships
in the harbor that were keeping their
crews on board and stuffing them with
good things to eat were the Brtishers.
SHANE on the Americans" he declared
Il firmly believe" he continued, ''that
turkey never comes TO an American sailor
except in a dream. Then the fancy
during sleep is changed to bareback.
There is one vessel down bv the
seawall that flies the stars and stripes
that celebrat ted the day, but bareback is
the rule with most of our nations car
riers."
CAPTAIN Dunlevy had his usual gathering
of "siop-overs" at the Harbor police
station, but he was inclined to be lenient
with them. Police officers were gwen
instructions TO overlook the ordinarily
Jagged" but to bring into the fold any
gentleman who seemed inclined to let
liquor force him TO defend his honor with
his fists. When a man Is full of eggnOg
and hot scotches his honor is extremely
sen sItVe. and he usually goes proving
around looking for an opportunity to be
insuIted.
When a mans honor is bOthering him
down on the front he has all the chance
he wants, as a usual thing, to secure
medicine that will cure the alment,
people have such a business-Iike way OK
dealing with such individuals on the
Wharves. II Is a word and blow. and
not frequently the blow comes first.
There were no arrivals or departures
OF any importance during the day, no
news from up OF down the coast, aud the
Merchants Exchange was deserted. In
all II was the quietest Christmas ever ex-
perlenced in shipping circles.
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a COSY, roomy room in the cosy, roomy
building. Mrs. McNear, the matron, had
full charge OF everything. and a cheerful
scene was the result In the middle of
the chapel stood the great Xmas tree,
reaching the whole way up to the ceiling,
and laden with gifts of all shapes. sorts
and sizes. Every little one got present,
whether a toy, or book, or candy, and
some of the very forum ate ones got more
than one prize.
Outside of the Xmas tree the chapel was
prettily decOra ed. All round the room
were hung Illuminated notices. garnished
" 18th evergreens and lit with many colored
candles The afternoons programme in
cIuded the kindergarten exercises, without
which no infant celebration is complete
To increase the accomm odations. a room
adjoining the chapel. usually used as a
eping-room, was brought into requsi-
iinn.
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NEW MISSION CHURCH.
Some Pretty Decorations and a
Christmas Sermon.

The old Mission was probably the first
place at which the festival of Christmas
was celebrated in this part Of California,
and the happy custom has not fallen into
allegiance in these latter days. The new
Mission church was tastefully decorated
by Miss Larkin in honor of the occasion.
Immense festoOns of green hung along the
walls, from which crowns Of similar ma
terial were hung. The background of the
high altar was a dense mass of pine
branches. palms and ferns, against which
stood cut in bold relief the bronze candle
sticks and white candles, the masses of
Christmas berries, the white chrysanthe-
NUNS ard he gold and white of the COM
munion-clOth. The side affairs added TO
the general effect, which was strIkin gly
artistic. High mass was celebrated by
Rev. +. Warluzel. Father P. Brannan act
ing as deacon and Rev. f. Stokes as sub
deacon. The Rev. +. Warluzel preached
on The alteration of the child in terms
suited to the feast The music of the mass
was Lambilotte's, and it was rendered in
very effective way by the choir, in which
the Misses Noon did yeoman's service
The church was crowded at the high mass
as we'll as at the numerous other preceding
SerVices
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!FREEDOM OF THE HOUSE.
Christmas at the Ladies' Prot ection
and Relief Society,".

and Relief Society.
At the Ladies' Protection and Relief
Society yesterday 200 children spent an
ideal Christmas day. They had had their
Christmas tree on Saturday and they were
not hampered with any exercises or ex-
Editions to mar the joy of the festival.
The children woke up yesterday know
ing that their day was their own. At
Or eakfast they were given all the delica-
cies that they had bespoken beforehand.
After the meal they we're pre-
sented with the freedom of the in
sIitulion; from attic to cellar it
was their own. and it would be difficult to
say how MANY times each little pair of
feet. during the day, traversed all the
rooms and corridors. A few of the toys,
presented at the Christmas tree, still re-
NAMED in tact, and these formed the basis
of the different games, though more romp-
ing amusement was INDUCED in.
Eating is generally part of a child's para
disc. and the youngsters at the Ladies'
Protection and Relief Society had no lack
OF delcaeies yesterday. They ended their
days amusement with an impromptn
dance in the evening. at which refresh
mentS in the shape of icecream. cake and
oranges were partaken Of
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and bring 1t Ell rapport with the spirit of
Christmas. At the Youths Directory,
Protestant Orphan Asylum, Boys and
Girls Aid Society. the Girls Directory
and similar orphan homes the young folks
felt they would like to have Christmas
festival every day in the week.
But they were also reminded of the great
significance of this Christian festival and
learned lesson. long to be remembered.
from the feastlng as well as from tie re-.
ligious observances.
The old people gathered under hosp-
table roofs. took the spirit in philosophic
vein and felt thankful for the gifts the
season brought, and they we're made
happy with thoughts of being remembered
By strangers as well as friends.
For all it was very merry Christmas
indeed.
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OFFERINGS OF CHARITY.
Good Cheer and Feasting for
Young and Old.
HOMELESS ONES REMEMBERED.
Christmas Celebrated in the Time.
Honored Fashion With Services
and Merry Making.

The inmates of the various charitable
institutions of San Francisco we're made to
feel the significance of Christmas day 10
most pleasing fashion through the thought
fulness of those in charge. 1t seemed as if
one institution. We'd with the other in
making its wards happy, for in every place
bountiful dinners of turkey and traditional
accessories. including of course quantities
of plum pudding, appealed to the material
wants.
Besides. wherever the children were at
home Christmas trees and timely presents
did still more to delight the youthful mind
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AT ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH.
Impressive Services and Music in
Honor of the DaY.

Honor of the Day.
The Christmas services at st. Ignatus
Church on hayes street were of the Gus
tomary soemn character. From A. NJ.
to noon mass was continuously offered at
the three affairs. and ia the evening solemn
Vespers were sung. Sermons appropriate
to the feast were preached in the morn
ing and evening.
As it would be like painting the lily &c
decorate the magnificent interior of st.
Ignatius Church, there was no attempt
made at ornamentatiOn with Christmas
evergreens The grand high altar was
gorgeous with golden candelabra, among
which punches of flowers were placed.
At the solemn services these candelabra
fairly blazed with light that gave won
derful bTillaDcy to the rich ornaments
and furniture of the sanctuary.
The mass before day break was a solemn
high service at o'clock. celebrated by
Rev. II. Imoda, S. j., who was assisted by
Father Jacquet as deacon and q. Butler as
sub-deacon. Alary's mass was sung by a
triple quartet. From then on until 1880
A. NJ. low masses were said every half
hour.
The church was uncomfortably crowded
ct the last solemn high mass. Father JAG
qnet. S. j.. was celebrant. Father ColIelli,
S. j.. deacon, and Mr.. Butler. S. j., SUBJ
deacon.
A choir of sixty male voices rendered
Fauconnier's mass, the offertory and
Adeste Fideles of Noyello and Spanish
hymn, In Corde Jesu." for grand finale.
A full orchestra under the direction Of 2.
NJ. Vanderkun. supported by the organ.
accompanied the singers. 1t was splen-
aid musical effort, the Voices and instru-
ments harmonizng in effects that only
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-26
THE CROKER HOME.
HII 1OI'A-'
How Some Old People Sang and Re-
cited.

There were feastng and rejoicing at the
Croker Old Peoples Home on Pine street
yesterday, though the festivities were OF
subdued. rather han hilarious character.
Bright and early the old ladies and gen.
tlemen. having partaken of breakfast. as
sembled in the library and joined in de-
votions of Christmas character. All the
carols and seasona6e hymns that were
sung were rendered by the old people, and
their music was better than very much
that is produced by younger performers.
At the conclusion of the serviceS few re-
marks were made by the superintendent.
Rev. Charles McKelvin.
Mrs. DR.. Dean, the chairman Of the
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CHURCH OF THE ADVENT.
Rev. Henry B. Collier Conducts the
Services

The Church of the Advent on Eleven tn
street, near Market, presented solemnly
picturesque appearance. There was no
splendor, no gayety. Everything was ap-
prOprlate with what is generally regarded
as solemn occasion as we'll as one of re-
joiclng.
The church was hung here and there
with evergreens, hut it was in the chancel
only that any luxuriauce was displayed.
The altar-piece was festooned with roses
and evergreens ami presented tasteful
spectacle. The services were conducted
morning and evening by Rev. henry B.
Collier. rector Of the church, and the ch DIR
had been instructed in some special music
adaptable to the occasion.
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held in the morning and another religious
meeting took place in the afternoon
Dinner was trife later than usual, as
it required an extra effort on the part of
the cooks and d long time 10 prepare the
savory dishes. But when the bell rang,
announcing to many expectant ears that
Christmas dinner was reality, there
were signs of genuine pleasure on the usu-
ally careworn faces. In addition tn side
dishes Of meat there was bOunteOus sup
ply of roast turkey and the toothsome
ranberry sauce, besides buildings and a
great variety of sweet dessert dishes. So,
with generous feast and other events re-
mindful of the time Christmas day brought
joy ana happiness to the unfortunate ores
comprising the city's poor.
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CHRISTIAN UNION MISSION.
The Poor Destitute RegaIed With
Turkey,

At the Christian Union Mission there
was no specially provided dinner That
is to say, there was no subscription feast
such as was organized by the prominent
merchants and storekeeper5 at Thanks
giving.
But the poor destitute who gathered
around the institutions doors on Mission
street were not left without something to
remind them of the glad season of the
year. For the management, under the
direction of Secretary Chorn. provided q
liberal dinner Of turkey, cranberry sauce,
etc., greeD-apple pie, coffee-in fact all
that hungry man could want. The din
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THE GIRLS DIRECTORY.
Happy Children Indulge in Turkey
and Song

The sisters of st. Francis always look
well after their charges at the Girls
DIRECTORY. perched upon the heights over
looking Haight street. And when Christ
mas comes round once year the sisters do
not forget co do what they can to make the
event something to look back uron, some
thing 10 look forward TO once more.
Yesterday the kind sisters gave their 100
charges a grand Christmas dinner at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon. All had good
time and feasted upon turkey and things
to their hearts content. The home was
prettily decorated for the occasion, and all
the little ones looked spick and span in
their holiday garb with happy faces indi-
cative of cOntented minds.
Prizes were distributed among successful
competitors and IN the early evening the
Christmas festivities we're brought to a
close with concert.
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ONE MORE VICTIM.
The Bay Continues to Give Up Its
Dead.

The dead body of a man whose name is
supposed to be Frank Andlauer was found
in the bay. just off the Pacific Mail docks,
1915 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
tide had receded and left the body exposed.
1t is lhOught he could not have been dead
more than few hours.
The body might have remained TO be-
picked up and drifted about by the next
incoming tide had 1t not been for a boy
named Jerry Conr0y, who. while engaged
The deceased was poorly clad and looked
like a laboring man. A memorandum
found in one of the pockets of the dead
man indicated that his name is Frank
ADdlauer
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AMATEUR SAILORS.
Those Who Have Been Nominated by
the Corinthian Yacht Club.

The annual meeting of the Corlnihi
Yacht Club will be held at Western Hall,
Shells building, on Wednesday evening,
the Both inst The following named gen.
tlemen have been nominated to hold office
during the season of 1896: Commodore,
j. w. Pew; yce-commodUre, A. |. LYONS
secretary, A. j. Young; treasurer, w. +.
Dixey; port captain. j. Fl. Keefe; dlrec-
tors, L. F. Tracy. NJ. A. Newell: meas
urer, w. F. Stone; regatta committee, G..
E. Billings. William A. Barlage, G. w.
Plat; Z. Z. Baker, secretary; L. f.
Tracy, commodore.
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mento street, the day was observed with
boat dinner was given TO all corners, full
fare being provided by the willing hands
whn are at the head of this great under
taking. at the Children's Home, 1913
Bryant street, there was grand Xmas
tree. All The little waits and strays gath
cred round. had a good time and received
some memento Of the happy occasion.
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PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM.
Christmas Tree for Two Hundred
Bows and Girls.

Boys and UIrIS.
The Oldest institution of its kind is the
Protestant Orphan Asylum on Haight
street. Perched on slope of hill, as it
is, and well sheltered from angry winds
by comfortable stone wall, it is as
healthy place as can be found in San
Francisco.
Yesterday W as bleak and dull. but for
all that there was life enough within the
Enclosure of the Protestant Orphan Asy-
lum. 1t was Christmas day, and natnr-
ally enough there was huge Christmas
tree for the little boys and girls. There
were 200 of them in all, and the fun COM
menced at quite an early hour. A few pa
irons and some Of the board of managers
were present and took great interest in the
proceedings.
The exercises were held in the chapel