The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-26
XMAS IN THE CHURCHES.
Large Congregations and Excellent
Music by the ChOirs.

The Christmas services in the churches
were well attended. The principal serv-
ices were in the Episcopalian, Lutheran
and Roman Catholic churches.
At the cathedral early mass was sung
at 3 o'clock. The pontifical high mass at
1920 o'clock was impressively sung by
the cathedral choir, under direction OF
Prof. Joseph Stegg and Prof. L. w. Mehr-
tens. The congregation nearly filled the
church.
At ST Patrick's the music was unusual
ly fine. Farmers mass in b was sung by
the excellent choir, under the direction
of Mr.. ]. Nj. Mcbride.
Too much cannot be said in praise Of
the music at the Sacred Heart church.
was beautifully rendered. The Benedic-
tuS by Miss O'Brien, deserves special
praise. At the benediction Mrs S. f..
Smith sang 20 Salutaris," by Rev H.
G. Ganss, with violin obligato by e. M.
Conner, which was artistically rendered
Credit is due the choir of the little
church for its enterprise in getting up fine
The choir consists of Mrs. Smith, Mrs.
Barber, Miss Annie Conner, Miss Annie
Dykes, Miss OBrien, Mr.. WinRers. Nh
Mcbride, Mr.. Deacy, Mr. Craig. Mr.
Dykes, Mr.. Walker.
At Christ and St. Johns the music was
the Morning News Sunday. st. Johns
choir has become the ranking choir. of fine
city, and its music is always of the high
est order. The selections by the organist
and director at Christ church were in
keeping with the feast The music was
well rendered, especially the TIE Deum,
''Hark Harkl My SOUL Angelic SONGS
Are Swelling" a duet by Shelley THE
choir at Christ church is recognized, and
especially so by musicians as one of merit
1t has by judicious and proper work at
tained place in the opinion of the con
gregation and of the lovers Of good church
music. Tnose who understand and appre-
ciate music rendered by voices that are
true and which blend beautifully, sneak
most highly of 1t. The service was given
on Christmas in composed manner,
with not flaw in the harmony through
out, and with such dignity as to add great
~ to the holiness of divine service.
Tbs music at St Paul's Episcopal
church was in keeping with the day III
was rendered under the direction OF Mrs
Wilson. organist and director The rector
Rev. James L. Scully, preached a Christ
The services at the Lutheran Church
Of the Ascension were largely attended.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. Mon
church. The subject of HIS sermon was
The Wonderful Babe of Bethlehen1-
some Strange Incidents Connected With
the Advent Mr.. Eptlng discussed The
events connected with the birth OF Christ
He dWch upon the fact that the brth
Of the Redeemer OF Mankind was first
made known 70 shepherds. not to priest :
AMI kings. that He was born IN a uanger-
not IN a palace or IN the temple He con-
tfaEtcd the circumstances OF the birth
with the glorious character OF the Infant
and the wonderful work which re ras
destined 60 ACCOMPLISH. The music Ia,
the choir was as follows.
Voluntary Trio. victims and organ. PROF
Franz liuebner Master N. Haas and
] Prof Wnrih.
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hymn, f6mnrl. AhFfisi from fhe Realm.
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