The pillars of the nave were wreathed with oak and laurel, aud from the centre of each arch a device executed in greenery was suspended, just above fche arches on the northern side of the nave the following inscriDfcion effectively wrought in green leaves was placed " His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, fche Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, fche Prince of Peace." The southern side bore " Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy. Unto you is born this day a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord." Above the north transept was " Immanuel — God with us, the south having "Hosannah to the Son of David." Across the chancel was the text " Glory fco God in the Highest." Each letter of this had been cut out of embroidered cloth, and was so suspended by line cords as afc a little distance to appear as if floating in fche air. Jusfc above the Communion Table there was the sacred monogram 1.H.5., formed of foliage and ilowers, and having a floral device. Wreaths of foliage and flowers encircled the font, the reading desk, the lectern, and the communion rails. The services of the day commenced with the celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m. Morning prayers were said at eleven o'clock by the Vory Rev the Dean of Christchurch. The lessons for the daj' aud the epistle were read by the Rev H. J. Congdon Gilbert, who also assisted afc the Holy Communion. The sermon was proaohod by the Dean from Matthew, xviii., 4, *' Whosoever therefore shall humble him self as this little child, the same is greatest iv fche Kingdom of Heaven." At the conclusion of morning prayer the Holy Communion was again celebrated, the offertory being devoted in aid of the Sunday school fund. The ser vice wa3 semi-choral, Mr R. Parker presiding at the harmonium. The anthem was Handel's " O fchou thafc tellesfc glad tidings to Zion." Holy Trinity Church, Avonside. — The Christmas festival was duly observed afc Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, on Christmas eve. Thoro was full choral service afc 8 o'clock, and at 9 o'clock carol singing, which lasted some time, took place, and concluded with *' In excelsis gloria." The church was tusfcefully decorated. 