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Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 50, 1 March 1883, Page 4

to show that other churchmen hold the samo opinions that I do on this subject, I would ask Church members to read the teleg.-aphic account published in the Evening Post of the 23rd January, of a sermon preached at Dunedin by the Rev. C. J. Byng on the 21st of that month, and see what he says about the Eitnalistic innovations that are so rapidly creeping into our Church. Notice bis remarks about banners, and crosses, and processions, and candles. We have already got the length of the three first of these, and, in my opinion, and that of many others, the candles are not far off. How aptly does the Rev. Mr. Byng describe all such nonsensical practices when he characterises them as tawdry attempts at religion, and warns his people not to be led away by them. What an infinite blessing it would be to our Church if a few more of her ministers would raise their voices in the same way and put down all these absurdities as they ought to be put down. A few more lines and I have dono. Will it be believed by members of the Church of England generally that the greater part of these decorations and ornamental trappings already alluded to were actually allowed to remain in the Church during the services held there on Ash Wednesday ? I would certainly like to hear the honest opinion of a few Church members on this point. What a thorough contradiction it seems, to hold services on one of the most solemn fast days appointed by our Church in a building got up and ornamented in the way St. Peter's Churoh was the previous Sunday. What, I would ask, is our Churoh ooming to ? Further comment on my part is quite unnecessary, and I wiH not say more, especially when I remember that I have not been much out of Wellington, and do not know how these things are managed in other places. It is enongh for me to know what takeß place here, and if no one else calls publio attention to the subject, 1 will. And now it only remains for me to repeat that my objeot "in making the foregoing remarks has been to bring under the notice of Church members what I deem to be a most important matter, and I would call on all those who think with me to make some movement to oheck and pnt a stop to this growing evil. It is just possible that what I nave written may evoke some little discussion, bnt I would state that is not my intention to take any further part in it, if suoh should arise. I feel that I have done my part in calling Church members' attention to tho subject, and have to a certain extent olearod my conscience in the matter. I am not ashamed of my opinions, nor am I afraid to express them. I am fully aware that many will differ with me in the views I have expressed, but on the other hand, I am convinced that a sufficient number will agree with me, to show that I am very far from being alone in fie opinions I hold. _ I have not written hurriedly, but have given the subject a good deal of careful consideration, and I think I have given an acourate and truthful description of the state of things whioh exists in our Churohes at the present time. In looking at the small word at the commencement of this letter, I feel that it is not neoeßssory to offer the usual apology for trespassing bo much on your valuable Bpace, but I would nevertheless beg to thank you for your courtesy in finding room for this somewhat lengthy communication. I am, &c, Robert Hunter. February, 1883. WOOBV I LITE, HAWKE'S BAY. TVANIEL CHAMIER, Land Agent, Has tho following Properties for Sale: — 434 Aores Bush Land, about 300 aores of which am rich alluvial flat, balance undulating hills Has a frontage to the main Napier beach road, also Weflington-Napior railway line ; closo to Woodville ; 60 acres in grass. The bußh on the hills is extremely light, and conld bo cleared at 30s per aore. Part cash, balance on mortgage at 7 per cent. Also, 185 Aores of Flat, Rich Alluvial Forest Land, 4 miles from Woodville, about 50 acres of which aro totara forest. The bush, with the exception of the totara, is of a light description, and could bo cleared at a cost of 35s per acre. Terms — Part cash, remainder on mortgage at 8 per cont. per annum. Totara timbor is very scarce in this district ; settlers have to cart posts from Danevirke, 20 miles distant. Also, 40 Acres, cleared, grassod, and foncod and subdivided ; 3 miles from township, fronting main Napier ooach road ; highly improved, house, shed, &o. Price low, terms reasonable. This property may be recommonded either to the speculator or to those who would wish to sottle in Woodville, and get immediate returns from the land. This township is advancing rapidly, and there aro openings for all classes and professions. A retail store, doing a good business, on an Bection, three ohainß from hotel ; dwelling attatched, &c, Ac. The whole, including goodwill, at a low prioo and easy terms To persons seeking investments on firstclass country freehold security, the undersigned can offer opportunities for the same' for sums of .£IOO to .£7OO. The undersigned has properties of all sizes, prices, and descriptions to suit all purchasers. DANIEL CHAMD3R, ' Woodville. 16th February, 1883. XT' O R SALE. 1 8 h.p. Portable Steam Engine (Garrett and Sons), all complete and in good order 1 10 h.p. Cornish Boiler 1 2i h.p. Vertical Tubular Boiler 1 Patent Brick-making Machine, capable of moulding 15,000 bricks per day j suitable for steam or horso-power Also, A small Boiling-down Plant, suitable for small butcher ROBERTSON & CO., Phamix Foundry. TnOR SALE — an exoellent investment— a ¦? First-class Hotel, doing a vory profitable business. For particulars apply to Stevens A Gorton, Auctioneers, Bulls and Palmerston North. BILLIARD TABLES. ON SALE by the undersigned, first-class Tablos, by leading London makers. WHITTEM NICHOLSON A CO. SOMETHING NEW! Reallt Something New. A LINDSAY Has received, ex Mail Steamer, a large parcel of GERMAN KRIPP, A New Leather, And for Comfort, Appearance, and Durability has no oqual. This Leather has fcho softness of buckskin, the appearance of the finest kid, and guaranteed not to break or crack in the wearing. This is good nevrs. No More Patched Boots. Can bo had only at A. LINDSAY'S, Bootmaker and Importer, Lambton Quat and Cuba-street. npBOIAL CHEAP LINES. 50 boxes Choice Tea, at 14s per box, worth 18s Cheap Damsons, Peaches, and Plums, for preserving Cheap Jam Jars, Glass, and Crockery New Season's Jam (homo made), cheaper than Taamanian CHEAP GROCERIES AND CHEAP PRODUCE Of every kind at D. CHISHOLM'S, , MSLESTfORTH-STREET. BRUNNER COAL COMPANY. CJUPERIOR STEAM AND HOUSEHOLD O COAL. From the celebrated BRUNNER MINE, GREYMOUTH, May be had on application to ROBT. SCOTT, Hulk Luna.