ECCLESIASTICAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11826, 2 December 1901, Page 3

ECCLESIASTICAL.

ST. THOMAS' CHURCH.

A very interesting service took place at St. Thomas' Church, Union-street, on Saturday night (St. Andrew's Day), the Most Rev. the Primate (Bishop C'owie), the Rev. W. M. Du Rieu (the vicar of the church), and the Rev. Mr. Edgell (of the Melanesian Mission) taking part. The music was a special feature of the service, the singing of the carefully-trained surpliced choir of men and boys having a very pleasing effect. The Primate gave a short address on the missionary work of the church. He mentioned that the Church of England and the churches in communion with her had agreed to lay the claims of missions before the people in a special manner on St. Andrew's Day or on the Sunday in the following week. Some people who did not look below the surface of things were inclined to belittle mission work because of the fewness of the converts, as if the sole object of missions was to make people believe certain articles of the Christian faith. One of the chief aims of the missionaries was to break down superstition and to spread ihe spirit 01 loving kindness and enlightenment throughout the world. He could speak with special knowledge of India, and could say that it was surprising how much had been done by the missionaries in that country in spite of obstacles that seemed almost insuperable. iite apart from anv consideration of mere numerical results, they had to obey thenLord's command to preaca the Gospel throughout the whole world. A Christian who had not the missionary spirit was hardlv worthy of the Christian name. Each one 'could, and should do something to spread the knowledge of the love of God as revealed in Christ, in the family, in the wish, in his country, and throughout the world The address was listened to with close attention, and during the service the Primate offered special prayers for missions.

CITY HALL SERVICE. The address at the City Hall last night was given by the Rev H. Williams, Mr. W. Brakenrig was in the chair.

T'fmuik-m'.t.e Disappearance of, alll dirt towels, i., gmf y«ri(;ty, fro», i'u .nd & S,r'iL?r.».! n,«i, f™» 2,11.11 .o,Js 6,1 (.'.ell • at Smith and Caughe> », Limit- . ' \ %n!e of work, in aid of the trust funds of - tho Parnoll Wesley;.a Church will » hold in the schoolroom, J uracil, on W cc. .. rliiv afternoon and evening next. ,V U - R the evening i' programme of solos and instrumental items will be given. Carpels and linoleums in all the late, c . signs anil colourings to select from Carpet .squares a speciality.— lonson Garliek Co,. Pure Irish linen damask tablecloths, direct from Belfast mills, 4s lid 5s lid 6s llcl, 7s 6cl to 22 6'! each: Irish linen tabling, Is, is lid Is 6.1, Is lid, to 5s 6d per yard. These 'goods are exceptional value, and we ire selling their at. oiu well-known, easli prices.—Smith and Caughey, Limited. ■ A memorial sale, in aid of the Victoria School for Maori Girls, will be held on December 12 and 13. The sale will be opened by the Most Rev. the Primate at two o clock on the afternoon of the 12th. Linoleums and oilcloths: Large stock to select from, the very latest patterns, from Is yard.—Smith and Caughey, Limited. ' The cantata, "The Roll Call," will be given in the Epsom Public Hall on Wednesday evening next by the scholars of St. Andrew Sunday-school, assisted by an orchestra ol 10 instruments. Fireplace Decorations: Our display of firescreens this season is the largest and most varied ever shown. Beautiful cardboard screens from 6(1 each. —Toiison Garliek Co)'. Carpet squares: Large shipment just to hand, new designs and colourings; inspection invite/I.Smith and Caughey, Limited.

Strawberries and custard. A good recipe on each packet for this dish. Bead Mr. Pond's report as to the jelly, and custard is as good in every respect. Tucker's everywhere. 6d boxesfour packets. We shall next week make a display of all Ihe latest novelties in made-up lace goods, just to hand. All the newest shapes and designs in lace collarettes, from Is to 21s each; lace scarves, fed to 52s each; stock ties, ' is to 5s 6d each.—At Smith and Cau'ghey's lace department. A sale of work and Christmas tree in the Arch hi 11 Wosleyan Church will bo opened on "Wednesday afternoon next by Mr. A. C. Caughey. The sale will be open again tho same evening, and also on Thursday afternoon and evening. Tourists should inspect our travelling trunks, dress suit wises, hamper baskets, luncheon kits, before purchasing elsewhere. Grand and exceptionally low price range just opened up.—Tonson Garliek Coy.