The evening times., 1896-12-25
IN THE sANCTUAR|Es
Christmas Services in the
Churches Of the City.
ELABORATE MUSIC PROGRAMS
Archbishop MartineIli Celebrated
POntifical Mass at Trinity, Geo. .e-
tOwn-BishOp Satterlee Presided
Over Communion Services au st.
Mark's-The Presidents Church.

sPeace on earth. good will to men," is
proclaimed from every pulpit in the civil
lied world today.
In every hamlet, village, town and city
whore the story OF Bethlehem has pene-
trated, Christmas chimes are pealing loud
ly and merrily.
Nowhere, however, is the Joyous obsery-
ance more general thanin this country, and
never have there been more beautiful and
impressive festival services than in the
scores OF washington's churches this morn
ing.
1t is the story of the rise n Lord, its beauty
undimmed by ages, that is being preached
to thousa nds of hearers.
Creed forms no barrier between the ob-
servers of this most august occasion.
The anxieties attending he upward strug-
gle in social and business affairs; regrets
and apprehcnsions, present pleasures and
anticipations, all worldly ambitions and
cares, are absorbed in the peace that sur
rounds the anniversary of the Dispenser
of peace and goodwill among men.
The pride of wealth and the melancholy
vinity. arising from the realization OF "a
common brotherhood in Him, whose ad-
vent thousands are today celebrating.
Long before the sun appeared above the
horizon thousands were vending their way
to the diffcre mt places OF worship.
In the Catholic churches masses were
celebrated with the poInp incident 10 the
occasion. while in the churches of other
denominations services of more or less
elaborateness were also held.
Mass by Archbishop MartinelH.
The fact that Archbishop Martinelli of
ficiated at the Holy Trinity drew many
Catholic worshipers to that temple, while
the services of the Pro-Cathedral Church
Of st. Mark, where Bishop Satterlee was
present. were attended by a large cUngre
CATION of the Episcopal faith.
In most OF the churches the pulpits were
adorned with a profusion of flowers, Of
ferings OF members OF the congregation,
and other decorations Indicative of the
nature of the occas sion were in evidence.
Archbishop Sebastian Martinelii, the
papal delegate. dignified the solemn serv-
ices at Holy Trinity, i'll Georgetown, as
celcbrant OF the solemn pontifical mass.
The services there began with . o'clock
solemn high mass, celebrated by Rev. VIII
liam j scanlan, s j., pastor ofthe church.
Rev. Father Verona, S. j., and Mr.. Lau-
terbach, ). j. were the deacon and sub
deacon respectively.
At 1890 solemn Iontifical mass was
ceelbrate ted by Archbishop Martineili, who
was assisted in the administration OF the
irnpressiycserviceby by the follow ing. Deacon,
Rev. Father Verona; subdcaeon, Mr.. Lau-
terbach s. j; assistant priest, Rev Hector
papi, S. j. =; deacons OF honor, Rev. Father
Gillespie, s J., and Rev. Father Mccarthy,
s. ]. The sermon was delivered by Rev.
Hector Tapi, s. j. In the sanctuary Were
Mgr Sbarretti and Dr. Re oker, auditor aud
secretary, respectively, of the papal lega-
ton.
An appropriate and interesting program
of music was arranged for the services.
The soloists were: Soprano, Mrs. Armand
Gumprccht; alto, Miss yirgie Wetzel; tenor,
Mr.. Randolph; bass. Mr.. NJ. j. Seaman.
At the Pro-Cathedral Church of ST.
east, there were celebrations of the holy
communion at $50 o'clock, md another at
8 o'clock.
Bishop Satterlee at st. Marks.
Bishop satterlee presided, and the SER
mon was preached by Rev. William s.
Devries. the rector and third celebration
took place at IL O'Clock. There was
vested choir OF thirty-six voices. under the
direction of DIR. ]. Z. Parker.
Bishop Satteriee will celebrate the holy
communion at this church next Sunday at
1 l O'Clock.
The day was ushercd in at the Western
Presbyterian Church by Christmas-eve
illustrated choral service. which was the
initial lecture in a course of Thursday
evening lectures extending to Easter, upon
the life of Christin Palestine.
At the 8 O'Clock service Miss May Sew
ers rendered Adams 20, Holy Night" and
Mr.. Robert G.. Sutton sang Blumenschein's
christmas Bells" With these exceptions
the musical program was deferred till next
Sunday.
St Paul's English Lutheran Church held
special services at L O'Clock. After the
sermon by the pastor, Rev. S. Domer, the
choir OF five voices rendered several selec
tions, among others being an introductory,
"Blessed Be the Lord W L. Wood; introit
Unto Us Child is born" Gloria Patri,
Norris; Gloria in Excelsis, old chant: Halle
lu jah, and sentence for Advent, from
Schoebericin's Schatz, and an organ post
lude, Festival March, Guilmant
Presidents Church.
President Cleveland did not attend church
this morning. There were no services al
the FRS. Presbyterian Church, and viii
be none until Sunday.
Rev DR.. Byron Sunderland made an early
visit to the home OF his friend, Mr.. James
l.. Norris, and there partook Of breakfast.
There We're present, besides Mr.. and Mrs
Norris, their daughter Edith and their SON
in-law, Rev. P. Parker Phillips, rector OF
ST. Paui's Episcopal Church Of Alexandria.
Dr. Phillips went to Alexandria this
and there delivered thc Christmas
sermon The services We're augmented by
the addition of beautiful music. Next Sun
day night Dr. Phillips will deliver a sermon
to Washington Lodge of Masons, and Mr.
Norris win attend with his family and sew
eral friends.
The chimes did not ring out the glad
Christmas tidings this morninga Metro
politan Church. The repair ef the church
steeple prevented the use of the bells, but
1t is expected that they will ring out the
old and ring in the new year on New Years
Eve
Services were held last night at the
church The pastor, Rev. DIR. Johnston.
delivered an interesting address, telling
of the message founded upon the promises
predicting Christ's birth. A feature of
the service was the fine music rendered by
the choir.