CHRISTMAS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2298, 29 December 1891, Page 2

CHRISTMAS.

ST. SAVIOUR'S AND ST. JOHN'S,

Services were held in St. John the Evangelist's Church, Winchester, and at St. Saviour's Church, Temuka; in the former at 9 a.m., in the latter at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m, the Rev. T. A. Hamilton officiating at each service, preaching in morning from the text, " Peace on Earth Goodwill Towards Men" (Luke ii., 14), and in the evening from the words, "There was no room for them in the Inn." Both churches were tastefully decorated for the occasion. The chief features of the decoration in St. Saviour's Church, calling for mention, were several floral crosses in the chancel, and a text " Emmanuel, God with Us," under the chancel arch. These emblems were beautifully worked by two lady members of the congregation, and added greatly to the general effect, ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH. On Christmas Day the above church was as usual beautifully decorated, and two masses were celebrated at the usual hour by the Rev. Father Fauvel, who preached on the festival of the day. The choir, with Miss Quinn at the harmonium, sang a Christmas Carol, Mass of the Annunciation, and Adeste 'Fidelis at the offertory. The singing was very good. PLEASANT POINT. ST. MARY'S CHHRCH. i»v Masses were celebrated at 8 a.m. Tand 10.30. a.m. by the Rev. Father La Patti. The choir rendered " Butler's Mass " the " Venite Adoremus," and at the offertory the "Adeste Fidelis." After Mass the Christmas Carol was sung. All the members of the choir were in attendance, and sang well. The solos were taken by the Misses Hoare and Coughlan. Miss Lizzie Hoare presided at the organ in her usual artistic style. Father La Patti preached an impressive sermon on the festival of the day. GERALDINE. The band of the Salvation Army and the Geraldine Brass Band ushered in Christmas Day by parading through the township and playing several selections of sacred and secular music in imitation of the "Waits," of the Old Country. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OP ST. MARY. was prettily and tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens, special care being devoted to the font and lectern. The Rev. J. Preston officiated, and chose the first verse of the 95th Psalm as his text for the sermon. There was a large congregation present, many of whom received the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Owing to the Roman Catholic Church of sx. mary's at the bush

undergoing extensive enlargements, there I were no decorations. Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Treacey, the church being crowded to its utmost capacity. The Rev. Father gave a heart-stirriug address on " The Birth of our Saviour." There was no service at either the Presbyterian or Primitive Methodist Church. The Salvation Army held a field day in the park, their band playing a selection of sacred music. THE SHOWS. j The Christmas shows this year were equai to any. of by-gone years. Commencing at the lower end of the town Messrs N. Dunlop & Co. had a display which would do honor to a large city. The drapery department showed great deal of skill in decorating. Japanese ware, fancy goods, gentlemen's and ladies' clothing, ties, laces, and every article imaginable were to be seen, while the grocery department was full of good things for Christmas dinners.' The grocery window had a fine display of currants, raisins, and nuts, with the words "A merry Xmas" written across with ginger. The whole place was illuminated on Christmas Eve with Chinese lanterns and fairy lamps. Messrs Dunlop & Co. had also a large show of meat this season, and some of the largest lambs and fatted beef we have seen.

Mrs Gibson had her place nicely decorated by a good show of Christmas cards, and likewise Mr Fisher, whose place looked well lit up with fairy lights. Mr Riordan has a tasty lot of cakes and confectionery. Mr"J. W. Pye can hold his own with anyone. His place, metaphorically speaking, was full up to the eyebrows with all the latest in fancy articles, toys, accordeons, and gentlemen's and ladies 1 clothing and millinery. Mr Pye's place was also lit up by means of fancy lights.

Mr E. Gibbard has a good stock of | articles worthy of inspection. -. Mr R. H. Pearpoint had an enormous show; and having plenty of rooni could show it off to advantage. His windows were nicely done up with the latest Styles in hats, ties, and gentlemens fancy goods, etc. He had also a slendid assortment of crockery ware, toys, Christmas cards, and Christmas boxes of every description. Mr Warner showed on Wednesday evening a prime lot of bullocks and sheep, and his place looked fresh and cool, being | decorated with evergreens and Chinese lanterns.

Mr R. Morrison showed a good stock of Christmas goods. Mr Lawson also had a good show of meat, and his verandah posts were green with shrubs and brambles.