A ROMANCE OF THIS CATACOMBS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue 7380, 5 February 1902, Page 4

A ROMANCE OF THIS CATACOMBS.

Some excavations carried out in the oataoombs of Rome at -tb.6 expense of Cardinal Eoop, Bishop of Breslau, and especially under the high altar and choir of the Church of St Agnes without the Walls, from which his Eminence takes his title, have resulted in the discovery of the body of St Agnes, one of the most interesting figures among the primitive Christians of Rome. & ocording to tradition, she was a young girl .who suffered martyrdom rather than sacrifice to the gods or accept a husband in one of the persecutions of the fourth century — probably that of Diocletian. About the year 1600 the casket containing her body was found on a marble slab in a subterranean: vault under the church, and was, re-enclosed

centuries, has again been brought to light* British readers familiar with the writings of the late Cardinal Wiseman will remember that Agnes is one of the leading personages in his story entitled "Fabiob," which illustrates the life of the Roman Christians.

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Chamberlain's Pain Balm is on sale at Hawera General Store, — Advt..

WALL PAPERS 1 WALL PAPEERS I

Just arrived, at F. J Wbigley's, 10 bales, containing 3000 rolls of English and Canadian Wall Papers. A splendid variety of golds, satins, pulps, tints, balls, etc., in all shades at right prices, to ensure a rapid turnover. These papers are all of the very latest styles and choicest designs, and the Canadians are especially unique and artistic. Inspection invited, and samples willingly posted to any address supplied. Tbe finest stock of Wall Papers on the Coast. — F. J. Wbiglkx's, Hawera. —Advt.

BEDSTEADS ! ! B BDSTE AD S 1 1

I have just landed ex Raapehu, four cases oi brass rail and ordinary bedsteads. These bedsteads are a very fine assortment, and especially well finished. They were bought when the English market was very low, and will be sold at less than city prices for cash. Everybody in want of a good value beds lead is invited to inspect these goods a t F. J. Wrigley's, High street, Hawera. — Advt.