Christmas Day always attracts lance congregations to the local Churches. Bat the fact that this year it fell upon Sunday was probably responsible some degree for the unasnally large cos. gregation in all places of worship. All the services at the Cathedral mere wel attended, but the morning serviv bronht the largest congregation of the day. The Cathedral was absolutely fil, and the selection of well-known Chrstmas hymns in which all could join coo-tributed to the enjoyment of the servee, The interior of the building was elaborately decorated for the occasion, The pillars were encircled by bands the pulpit and chancel ils were decked in green end red," pretty effect bein given by the bly berries and bright poiosettias, The Dean preached the Christmas sermon, taking as his theme the Babe in the Manger." He emphasized the fact that the size that was given to the jepherds of old still held ood to-day, ist was still kept in the background; many hearts He was atill to sll intents and purposes, in the mange and the preacher suggested th hearers might honour their Lord more, through their religion by letting Him take © more promin-ut place la thet liver, through the poor, and thronzh their own family relationships.
The evening service consisted joning prayer and carols, and attracted another good congregation.
Christmas Day was observed by very large congregations at Union Church at both the morning and the eve tins services. Christmas hymns and 4 carol were sung at the morning service, the singing being led by " largely augmented choir. A new and very effective scheme of church decoration Little. The both services, took for his morning " Herod the King, report of his sermon will be found below. In the afternoon " special Christmas Service presided over by Dr. I. C. Fergason, was held for the members of the Union Church Sunday Schools. There were hymns (ineladin one sung by the infant class) two addresses, give broch, and Dr. A. ow address to the children was admirely pectively. Dr, Wil
snited to the occasion, and thoroughly by all_ who heard it A Musical service was held in Usion Choreh at 6 p.m. The ordinary servic® was shortened in view of the musics Programme at its close. Mr. Darweat gave a short address on the Glastonand then selections from bh" were sang by members of the Union Church Choir. The sla Cewet parts were taken by Mr, A. M. Lester Mr. H. R. H, Thomas. and Miss Mercer, all of whom did them [all justice. Stainer's Sevenfold Amen" nal from
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