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     Little York, who preached a splendid sermon. At the Sunday 
     
     evening service the Christmas music was rendered, and it was 
     
     greatly appreciated. The various vocal numbers were given 
     
     with much ability, and the instrumental music was in keeping.” 
     
    
   
   
    
     ST. JAMES’ CHURCH. 
     
    
   
   
    
     “ The service at St. James’ Church on Christmas morning was 
     
     bright with Christmas music and an eloquent sermon from Rev. 
     
     Mr. Fullerton, in which, after picturing the celebration which 
     
     takes place at this Season not only at Bethlehem but through- 
     
     out the Christmas world, he pointed out the meaning of God 
     
     becoming incarnate in humanity, closing with an Christ appeal 
     
     for the manifestation of the church spirit in the part of his 
     
     hearers by efforts to brighten the homes of those who were less 
     
     favoured than themselves. A liberal collection for the poor 
     
     was taken up. On Sunday evening Mr. Fullerton reviewed the 
     
     past year with special reference to his own congregation, 
     
     referring touchingly to the sickness and bereavement which had 
     
     visited so many homes—the congregation having lost a larger 
     
     number by death and removal from the city than in any year 
     
     of its history during Mr. Fullerton’s pastorate." 
     
    
   
   
    
     ST. PAUL’S. 
     
    
   
   
    
     “The Christmas services in St. Paul’s were as usual 3:53“ 
     
     impressive and devotional, and were earnestly entered into by 
     
     a large congregation. The music, under the direction of Miss 
     
     Ella Palmer, showed her ever excellent taste. The “ Te Deum ” 
     
     and anthem were especially beautiful, and were most impres- 
     
     sively sung. All the people seemed to heartily welcome once 
     
     more the dear old Christmas hymns of the Church of England. 
     
     Miss Hill presided at the organ with her usual force and ability, 
     
     her musical expression of the many parts being much admired. 
     
     The sermon was preached by the Rector, Rev. Mr. Bryan, from 
     
     St. Luke, ii: 14, with special reference to the ‘Peace’ which 
     
     the incarnation of God brings to mankind." 
     
    
   
   
    
     sr. Dunsnu’s. 
     
    
   
   
    
     “ The usual services were held on Christmas Day; an able 
     
     and eloquent sermon being preached at High Mass by the Rev. 
     
     Dr. Morrison.’