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  2. CHRISTMAS DAY.

    Christmas Day was observed yesterday as customary. The weather was perfect, and the day was remarkably cool for the time of year. Services were held at St. Andrew's Cathedral. St. Mary's ...

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  3. SECOND EDITION.

    At 20 minutes past 2 o'clock this morning a fire was discoverd in teh promises of Messrs. Dillon, Burrows, and Co., wholesale manufacturing confectioners, 261 Harris-street, Pyrmont. Before any ...

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  4. THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    Lioutenant-Colonel E. C. Williams, after the engagement at Doornberg, when Commandant Haasbrock was killed, pursued the Beers and killed several of them including ...

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  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Queen Consort, who is suffering from a slight cold, is improving. [It was stated yesterday that the departure of the Court from Buckingham Palace to Sandringham for ...

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  6. ST. JOSEPH'S, WOOLLAHRA.

    Four Masses were celebrated at St. Joseph's on Christmas Day, at 7, 8, 9, and 11 o'clock. The celebrant for the first three was the Very Rev. P. A. Slattery. O.F.M., and for the fourth ("Missa ...

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  7. ST. JOHN'S, GLEBE POINT.

    Christmas services were held yesterday at St. John's (Bishopthorpe) Church, Glebe Point. The rector (the [?]v. S. S. Tovey) was the celebrant at the early morning communion service, at which ...

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  8. SYDNEY CITY MISSION.

    The city missionaries have had a busy time in distributing orders for Christmas goods among poor families known to them. Each family received ofers upon buthers, bakers, and grocets to the ...

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  9. ST. MATTHIAS', PADDINGTON.

    At St. Matthias', Oxford street Paddington, yesterday several services were held, commencing with celebrations of HOly Communion at 8 a.m. The rector (Rev. J. W. Gillett, B.A.) conducted the ...

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  10. ST. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

    A special Christmas service was held at St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, yesterday morning, commencing at half-past 9. There was a large congreagation. The Rev. John Fergusoon preached from ...

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  11. THE BLOCKHOUSE SYSTEM.

    The blockhouse line from Kroonstad to Lindley, it the Orange River Colony, is nearly completed. Strong parties of Beers, who tried to prevent the work of construction, were ...

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  12. IN THE EASTERN SUBURBS.

    Christmas in the castern suburbs was usnered in by carol singing, which woke the stillness of the early morn. Later the bolls from St. John's, Darlingharst, and St. Mark's/ Darling I'oint, rang out merry ...

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  13. IRELAND.

    Mr. Jasper Tully, M.P. (Nationalist), has been sentenced to one month's imprisenment, and Mr. J. O'Donnell, M.P. (Nationalist), to two months' imprisenment, upon charges of ...

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  14. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL.

    The Christmas Day sevices at St. Andrew's Cathedral were attended by congregations which in point of numbers exe[?]ded those of all teh previous years of which any record has been kept. The interior of ...

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  15. PITT-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

    A "carol" service was held yesterday morning at the Pitt-street Congregational Church, the pastor (the Rev. E. Tremay[?]e Dunstan) conductng. There was a very good congregation, most of the seats in ...

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  16. VICTORIA.

    A weatherboard cottage at Foots[?]ray was destroyed bu fire at an early hour this morning, involving the death of the occupant, Mrs. J. Don[?], whose bady was badly charred. ...

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  17. ST. GEORGE'S, GLENMORE-ROAD.

    At St. George's, Glenmore-road, Paddington, the special services wre conducted by the Rev. R. Rook, who preaced from the words, "And the word was made flesh, &c.," St. John I., 14. The anthem by ...

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  18. ON THE HARBOUR.

    The principal attraction on the harbour yesterday, in the absence of special excursions, was the favourite trip to Manly, and owing to the fine cool weather prevailing during the afternoon many people made ...

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  19. BRITISH CASUALTIES IN RECENT OPERATIONS.

    The British casualties at Tafelkep were 32 killed and 38 wounded. At Begenderlyn the British had 12 killed and 28 wounded. ...

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  20. ARGENTINA AND CHILI.

    A mob at Buenos Ayres (capital of Argentina) has attacked the Chilian legation. The police dispersed the rioters. ...

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  21. AT BALMAIN

    Christmas Eve at Balmain was ushored in with a deal of preparation by the local business people, the principal places being gaily decoreated. At 10 o'clock a large number of choristers, specially trained ...

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  22. QUEENSLAND.

    A fire occurred to-day at noon on Kangaroo Point, a smalll shed used as a roperworks being destroyed and £75 worth of fax and hemp fibre damaged. The blaze was quickly put out. ...

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  23. ALL SAINTS', WOOLLAHRA.

    At All Saints', Woollahra, yesterday morning, the service was conducted by the Rev. J. A. Ross, who also preached a sermon appropriate to the occasion. Holy communion was clebrated at 8 and 11 a.m. In ...

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  24. THE QUESTION OF ARBITRATION.

    The United States Minister at Buenos Ayres (Mr. W. P. Lord) reports that both Chiliand Argentina are willing to submit their dispute to arbitration by Great Britain. ...

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  25. LOWER RIVERINA.

    The poor harvests are creating deep sympathy for the farmers, whose prospects of a merry Christmas are not very bright. The half-share system, which promised so well a few years ago, has succumbed to ...

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  26. ST. MARY'S, WAVERLEY.

    At St. Mary's, Waverley, the service yesterday was of a special character. A large congregation was present. The rector (Rev. R. M'Keown) was the prencher. The service, which began at 11 a.m., was ...

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  27. AMONGST THE SHIPPING IN JOHN STONE'S BAY.

    A good display of bunting was made yesterday by the shipping in Johnstone's Bay and Darling Harbour. A numer of the vessels at present at anchor there, including several foreign ships, gave evidence ...

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  28. MILL-HILL, WAVERLEY.

    At teh Church of England Mission tent, Mill-hill, Waverley, services were conducted by the Rev. D. J. Knox, M.A., curate in c[?]rge of the parish. He took as his texts, "Ye turned unto God from idols, ...

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  29. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A special meeting of the council of the University was held to-day to consider the additional communications received from Professor Peterson, of Melbourne, and Mr. W. H. Wale, of Sydney, regarding ...

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  30. THE GRIMSBY STRIKE.

    Sir Edward Fry has given his award in reference to the strike of fishermen at Grimsby. The award substantially favours the ...

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  31. WAVERLEY WESLEYAN CHURCH.

    On Christmas Day a special Christmas service was held at the Waverley Wesleyan Church, which was appropriately decorated for the occasion. The pastor (Rev. R. East) was the preacher, and took as his ...

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  32. PARKS AND GARDENS.

    With such a delightful day as yesterday and in the absence of any sports or outdoor [?]usements, the parks and gardens, as usual, proved popular resorts. Probably the favourite lacality for an outing within ...

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  33. ST. MARK'S, DARLING POINT.

    At St. Mark's, Darling Point, considerable preparations were made for the Christmas Day services which included celebrations of the holy communion at 7 and 8 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. At 11 o'clock a ...

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  34. ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL.

    A joyous peal from the bells of St. Mary's Cathedral at 5 o'clock in the morning announced Christmas Day, and the chimes rung out until 6 a.m., when the first mass commenced. Devotional services were ...

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  35. THE TRANSVAAL.

    Lieutenant-Golonel Colenbrander, of Kitchener's Fighting Scouts, has captured 60 Beers near Pietersburg, the railway terminus [?]77 miles northward of Pretoria. ...

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  36. THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

    There was a very large attendance of visitors at the Zoological Gardens yesterday, and much interest was taken in the various animals. The flower beds had been placed in capital order, and some of them, ...

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  37. THE CENTENARY HALL.

    Christmas morning service at the Centenary Hall was attended by a large congregation, the hall itself being crowded, and the lower gallery almost filled The Rev. W. G. Taylor presided. Addresses having ...

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  38. BANK OF LIVERPOOL FRAUDS.

    W. Stiles a commission agent, bas been arrested in connection with Thomas Goudie's frauds on the Bank of Liverpool. Thomas Goodie, who is charged with forging ...

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  39. BRISBANE DINGY CLUB RACES.

    The first day's racing in connection with the visit of the southern boats took place this afternoon, when the Brisabne Dingy Club's 14-footers and 10footers championships were decided. Considerable ...

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  40. ST. MATTHEW'S, MANLY.

    At St. Matthew's, Manly, the recter (Rev. A. G. Stoddart) conducted services at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7.30 p.m. The service at 11 a.m. was very largely attended. The choir, under the direction of Mr. W. ...

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  41. A NTGHT ATTACK BY BOERS.

    Commandants Muller and Trichaard, with a large force and a pom-pom, attacked Colonel Park at Elaudspruit on the night of December 19. ...

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  42. THE RAILWAYS AND TRAMWAYS.

    Christmas Day is usually regarded as a quiet day by the railway and tramway officiuls, and yesterday was no exception to the rule. Owing to the dull weather in the forenoon there were very few people ...

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  43. CHURCH OF ENGLAND, CHATSWOOD.

    A service was held on Christmas morning at the Public Hall, Chatswood, in connection with the Church of England. There was a large congregation, and special hymns and anthems ...

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  44. CLERGY WIDOWS AND ORPHANS' FUND.

    At the various Anglican churches in the city and suburbs yesterday, during the Christmas services, collections were taken up in aid of the Clergy Widows and Orphans' Fund and the Clergy ...

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  45. TOWN HALL.—"THE MESSIAH."

    Following the time-honoured custom at Christmastide the Sydney Philharmonic Society performed "The Messiah" at the Town Hall last night, in the presence of a very large audience, who thoroughtly ...

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  46. LIVERPOOL ELECTRIC RAILWAY DISASTER.

    The disaster on the electric railway at Liverpool was caused by fusing in tho motor of the train, thus igniting the carriages. ...

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  47. ST. JAMES' CHURCH.

    Yesterday provided a great deal of work for the clergymen, organist, and choristers of St. James' Church. In addition to what may be spoken of as the regular services held within the church a visit ...

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  48. CHRISTMAS TREATS TO THE POOR.

    Thanks to the efforts of the charitable organisations and to the thoughtfulness of philanthropists there was yesterday probably not an individual amongst the destitute and friendless in the city who ...

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  49. THE TIMBER INDUSTRIES.

    A conference of delegates from the New South Wales limber Industries Association met the board of reference at the Works Dopartment on Tuesday, at the request of the Minister for Works. The ...

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  50. ST. BENEDICT'S CHURCH.

    High Mass was celebrated on Christmas morning in St. Benedict's Chrch at 11 o'clock, in the presence of a crowded congregation. The celebrant was the Rev. Father Fleming. The Rev. Father Carroll ...

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  51. CAPE COLONY.

    Seventy Boers who served under Commandant Kruitzinger (recently captured near Honover-road station, Cape Colony) have taken refuge in teh Camdeboo Mountains. ...

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  52. A FATAL AVALANCHE.

    An avalanche has occurred at Mondane, killing six Fronch soldiers. ...

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  53. MISSIONARY WORK IN THE SOUTH SEAS.

    "There is really nothing to report," said Captain Wyrill, of teh missionary steamer John Williams, shortly after that vessel's arrrival in Sydney on Tuesday afternoon. "Matters were everywhere very ...

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  54. COMMANDANT SCHEEPER.

    Commandant Scheeper is in a state of collapse and his trial has been postponed. [Commandant Scheeper was captured in October last. There are 30 charges against him including ...

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  55. ST. KEIRAN'S CHURCH, GOLDEN GROVE.

    A special and impressive service was held in St. Keiran's Roman Catholic Chrch, Golden Grove, on Christmas morning at 11 o'clock. The celebrant of the Mass was the Rev. Father Briody. The choir, ...

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  56. BOXING DAY.

    A variety of amusements is offered for to-day, including outings by rail or tram, by steamers on the harbour or ocean, with the choice of halfa dozen theatres and other places of a musement to wind up ...

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  57. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH.

    St. Philip's Church is one of the few churches within the diocese of Sydney which lends itself esily to the art of thedecorator. The handsome columns supportiing the supertructure seemalmost to have ...

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  58. BOER LOSSES.

    Lord Kitchener, in a report to the War Office, states that since his previous report a week ago 45 Boers have been killed, 25 wounded, 310 have been taken prisoners and ...

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  59. CONCERT AT HER MAJESTY'S.

    The popularity of the Italian Opera Company, which has nowhere made so many fast friends as in Sydney, drow an overwhelming audience to Her Majestry's Theatre last night. Rogarded as an augury ...

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  60. ST. PATRICK'S.

    As is customary at St. Patrick's Church the Marist Fathers and their parishioners celebrated Christmas Day in a marked manner. The santuary and high altar were claborately decorated, and there was a ...

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  61. ST. JOHN'S, DARLINGHURST.

    At St. John's, Darlinghurst, the bells rang out the Christmas [?]mn during the chimes for the service. The interior of the church was beautifully decorated by the ladies of the congregation. ...

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  62. ST. FRANCIS', PADDINGTON.

    The special Christmas services at St. Francis', Paddington, were begun with early Mass at 6.30 a.m. The opening of the "crib" followed. At 11 o'clock solemn High Mass was celebrated. The Rev. ...

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  63. THE ARMY.

    Lord Roberts, the Commander in-Chief, has issued an Army Order, in which he emphasises the vital importance of the care of horses and limits the weight of officers baggage to ...

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  64. ST. BARNABAS' CHURCH.

    Special services were held in St. Barnabas' Church, George-street West, on Christmas Day. The church was beautifully decorated. Conspicuous on the pulpit were the words "Peace on Earth" ...

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  65. STANDARD OF EFFICIENCY OF TROOPS.

    Lord Roberts is insisting upon a higher efficiency of volunteers, even at the risk of there being smaller numbers. ...

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  66. THE COMMONWEALTH AND THE OCEAN LINERS.

    Speaking at the Marrickville Congregational Church on Sunday evening last on the words "Peace on Earth," Dr. Roseby remarked how easily quarrels arose between nations, ...

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  67. ST. FRANCIS', HAYMARKET.

    At St. Francis', Haymarket, yesterday morning, solemn High Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m., at which the congregaton was very large. The Rev. P. J. Walsh (parish priest) acted as celebrant, the Revs. ...

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  68. POSTAL AND TELEGRAPHIC ARRANGEMENTS.

    At the General Post Office to-day the delivery office will be open from 8.45 to 10 p.m., but secess to the private letter-boxes may be had any fime, day or night. The registry office, 9 to 10 a.m.; the inquiry ...

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  69. ARTILLERY RETURNING TO ENGLAND AND INDIA.

    Twenty batteries of field and garrison artillery in South Africa are returning to India and England. ...

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  70. FATALITIES.

    It was repoited to the police yesterday that a coal[?]umper named William furner, aged 43, had died suddenly at his home in Princes-street. On the previous eveing Turner was found by his wife lying at ...

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  71. ARRIVAL OF REINFORCEMENTS.

    The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) and the Essex Regiment have arrived at Durban. ...

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  72. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, REDFERN.

    St. Paul's Anglican Church Redfern, was beautifully decorated yesterday when special Christmas services were held, all of which were largely attended. Canon Boyce officated at the morning and evening ...

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  73. ST. CHARLES', WAVERLEY.

    At St. Charles', Wavorley, yesterday, the principal mass was held at 11 a.m., at which the Very Rev. G. P. birch, O.F.M., president of the Friary, acted as master of ceremonics. Solemn High Mass was ...

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  74. IN THE HOSPITALS.

    The Christmas festivities were heartily observed in Sydney Hospital, Prince Alfred, St. Vincent's, the Children's, and all the public hopitals. On Christmas Eve a Christmas tree was oarrnged in the ...

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  75. PAY TO THE CONTINGENTS.

    A " Herald " reporter had an interview with the State Treasurer (Mr. Waddell) yesterday, with regard to the dispute about the rates of pay to the second and subsequent contingenls to South Africa. ...

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  76. CHRIST CHURCH, ST. LAURENCE.

    Special Christmas services were held at Christ Church, St. Laurence, yesterday. Holy Communion was celebrated at 6.30 and 8 a.m. The early morning celebrant was the Rev. F. J. Albery, and the ...

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  77. FATAL FALL FROM A BRICKCART.

    On Monday afternoon a boy named George Henry Walker. aged 11. living at St. Peters, was treated at Prince Alfred Hospital for injuries received by falling from a cart loaded with bricks in Raglan-street, ...

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