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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-09-07, Page 7THE EXETER JIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1033 Sunday School Lesson JONATHAN Sunday, Sept. 10—‘Samuel 18 to 20. Golden Text A friend lovetli at-ail times (Prov 17:17a.) In the more than 4,000* years o> human, history recorded in the Bible there is no other case of true, noble friendship between two men quite like that of Jonathan and David..It is an impressive fact that the Holy Spirit, in inspiring the writers or Scripture, chose to give this friend­ ship such detailed and notable prom­ inence. Jonathan was no weakling. He is first mentioned in the 13th chapter' of I. Samuel, when with a commana of a thousand men, he defeated a garrison of the Phillistines. A little as the Phillistines were encamped at Michmash, Jonathan took his ar­ mour bearer and went secretly into the camp of the enemy. They were discovered, but they disposed or some twenty Phillistines and spread terror in the camp. It is an interesting fact that a Brigade Major under General Allen­ by’s command during the Palestine campaign against the Turks in the Great War got out his ’Bible the night before the British had decided to take Michmash from the Turks. The Major read 13th and 14th chap­ ters of I. Samuel and found the' topography of the land, where he and his troops were described, in de­ tails in these chapters. He was so impressed that he went to the Brigadier-General and the two officers read the Bible story again. Major Vivian Gilbert tells the incident in his book, “The Ro­ mance of the Last Crusade” (A'PPle- tons) and says: “The General de­ cided then and there to change the plan of attack, and instead of the whole brigade, one infantry company alone advanced at dead of night ■faalong the pass of Michmash. A few Turks met were silently dealt with We passed between Bozey at Seneh, climbed the hillside and just before dawn found ourselves on the flat piece of ground. The Turks who were sleeping .awoke, thought they were surrounded by the armies of Allenby, and fled in disorder. We killed or captured every Turk thar night in Michmash: so that, after thousands of years, the tactics dT Saul and Jonathan were repeated with success by a British force. It is a striking commentary on the accuracy of the Bible in its histor­ ical records of topography and mili­ tary campaigns. But David also was winning some great victories and in the heart or King .Saul, the father of Jonathan, a deadly jealousy of David was spring­ ing up. The young shepherd boy had killed Goliath and-'touted the Phil­ istines and delivered’ Israel: and when Saul and David returned from that campaign the women came out of the cities “singing and dancing to meet King Saul,” and “ the wo­ men answered one another as- they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands and David his ten thousands.” Finally Saul lost all control of himself and hurled a javelin at David, who dodged and saved his life. Just before this we read that “the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.” Now Jonathan was Saul’s oldest son, prince royal and heir to the throne, David was a coming man, idolized now by the people. Jonathan had everything to Jose and nothing to gain, by his un­ selfish love for David. But “Jona­ than stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David and his garments, even to his sword and to his bow and even to his girdle.” As we follow the story through these chapters even down to the death of Jonathan, when he and his father were defeated by the Philis­ tines through the tragic apostasy and sin of Saul we find never a blot of any sort on the true, pure divine love of Jonathan for David, The young prince is one of the singularly worthy, admirable characters found in Bible history. The Bible never whitewashes its heroes, but tells the truth about them, recording their worst sins. No such sin is recorded against Jonathan. David finally had to flee to save himself from Saul’s murderous hand 'But Jonathan kept his friend In­ formed of his father’s plans and attitude. By a code of words agreed upon as David was in hiding and Jonathan went out into the field os­ tensibly to practice archery and call­ ed out the lad who went after the arrows he shot, Jonathan let David know that his death was still deter­ mined by Saul, and so he protected the loved friend’s life. At another time later Jonathan went to David to keep him informed of his danger, and said: “Fear not for the .hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee, and that also Saul, my father knoweth. And they two made a converiant before the Lord,” (I. Sam. 23:15-18., It is a question whether these two men ever saw each other in this lire after that. A few years later Saul and Jonathan were slain in battle by the Philistines, and David voices a heartbroken psalm of mourning. “I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan,” he mourned. “Very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, pass­ ing the love of women.” (II Samuel 1:26-. The inspired description of “per­ fect love,” the divine love that “en- vietli not,” "vaunteth not itself,” "seeketh not her own,” “never fail- eth,” in the thirteenth chapter of I Corinthians, should be read as a New Testament comment on the rare beauty of this Old Testament character study. TENNJS. In the Clinton-Exeter Tennis tournament held in Exeter on Wed­ nesday, A/ugust 23rd, the Exeter' team won seven out of twelve corn- j pleted events. The men won six out of eight events and the ladies won ( one out of four. The scores arrangea jn order of ranking players were: Men’s Singles—iBerdux, Exeter defeated McBrien, 6->3, 6-8, W, Creech, Exeter, defeated McGoun 6-4, 8-6; Kress, Exeter, defeated Combe, 6-4, 6-4; Southcott, Exeter defeated K. Rorke, 6-3, 6-4; E. Rorke, Clinton, defeated Laing,’ 6-3 5- 7, 6-4; Bourne, Exeter, defeated Douglas, 3-6, 7-<5 6-4. Men’s Doubles—McBrien, McGpun Clinton, defeated Creech, Berdux 2-6, 6-4, 6-4; Kress, Southcott, eter defeated Combe, Rorke 6- 3i; Bourne, Laing, Exeter Rorke, Douglas, not completed, Mixed Doubles—(Rumble H>., Goun, Clinton, defeated Martin Jackson, 6-2, 7-5. Ladies’ Singles ~+- H. Rumble Clinton, defeated Acheson, 6-1, 3-6. 6-3; E, Rumble, Clinton defeated Martin, 6-2, 6-3; Ellerington, Exeter defeated Manning, 6-2, 7-5. Ladies’ Doubles — Hovey Rumble, Clinton, and Acheson Ellerington, incomplete, 6-13, Rumble and Manning, Clinton, Stewart, Ellerington, 6-1. At the conclusion of the play a delightful lunch was served by the ladies of the Exeter Tennis Club. BARN BURNED The large barn of George Herbert near Mitchell was burned to the ground last week ‘but a large chick­ en house a few yards away wae saved, The Mitchell fire brigade was called and helped save the other, buildings. George W. Mott, of Seaforth, was best one- the Tod awarded the prize for the year-old hackney horse at onto Exhibition. George R. Douglas, of RHEUMATISMGOTHIM A TOUGH BIRD Ex- 6-1 and 7-7 Mc- and and and 3-5; and incomplete, Torontonians who flock to Sunny­ side to see old sailing schooners burned for the “thrill” they give must be easily amused. One would think that it would be better to re­ tain these old ships in a seaworthy manner as a memento of the days .when sailor,men were sailormen Plenty of people would pay a quarter to visit "trim. such a ship, if in sailing KHIVA re-opened here on Tuesday summer vacation. School after the Miss Clare Dietrich underwent an operation last Tuesday in Doctor Taylor’s hospital for the removal oi her tonsils and adenoids and is get­ ting along fine. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hanover and Mr and Mrs. E. Stebbins spent Sunday with relatives in Kitchener. Miss Anna Dietrich entertained a few of her friends to a dance last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hy. family spent Sunday in Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. H. Eagleson and with relatives near and for spent Lon- Anna Chat- Lippert Wednesday with friends don. Messrs. Evelyn McCann Dietrich left on Tuesday ham where they will attend Business College, Miss Rose Dietrich, of London, Is visiting at her home here. SHIPKA 1 ; WILSON S \ FLYPADS WILL KILL MORE FLIES THAW/ \SEVERAL DOLLARS WORTH/^ kWANY OTHER FLY KILLU^ lOc WHY PAY MORE Best of all fly killers. Clean, quick, sure, cheap. Ask your Drug­ gist, Grocer or General Store. THE WILSON FLY PAD CO., HAMILTON, ONT. FELL REUNION A Fell family picnic was held in Harbor Park, Goderich when be­ tween forty-five and fifty people were present from Mitchell, Staffa Seaforth, Varna and Goderich Games, social intercourse and rem­ iniscences were enjoyed. An inter­ esting and .brief history of the fam­ ily was given by John Fell, the old­ est member. ‘The late Thomas Fell moved with his family from Whitby in 1859 to a solid bush farm two and a hall miles west of Staffa, in Hibbert Twp Perth 'County, where the year before he had built a log house. The hard­ ships and privations encountered were overcome. There were nine children. In January, 1870, the mother died, the youngest child be­ ing only two years of age and the eldest thirteen. After this Mr. Fell carried on alone until 1890* when his health began to fail and his doc­ tor advised a trip to the Old Country. He made the trip and stay­ ed three months. On the return voy­ age he died on board ship at the age of 64 years. The officers for the reunion next year are: Pres. Ralph Stephenson of Varna; Sec.-Treas., Miss Edna Fell, Goderich; sports committee, D I. Hill, Goderich, William Fell Staffa and Ernest Robinson, Mitchel) (Crowded out last week) Anniversary Services will be in the United Church, September 17 Rev. Mr, Stainton, of Exeter will be the speaker. Miss Mildred Lamport spent last week visiting in Uderton. Miss Evelyn home last week in Corunna. Mr. and Mrs. Miss Helen, of friends here on Mr. and Mrs. Alma and Mr. : this week attending Toronto Fair. Miss Dorothy Vincent has return­ ed home after undergoing an opera­ tion in St. Joseph’s Hospital for ap­ pendicitis. We are pleased to report the held Sweitzer returned after a week’s visit . Frank Hunter and Stratford, called on Friday last. Jacob Ratz and Miss Melvin Lamport are operation was successful. WOODHAM ('Crowded out last week) Rev. Mr. and Mrs. John Sawyer, of Kincardine, are spending some of their holidays at the former’s sister Mrs. Chas. Camm and at his other sister, Mrs. W. .Switzer. Master Jack Switzer, who has been holidaying at his aunts, the MisseS Sarah and Ar- amanda Shier has returned home. Miss Violet Squire who has been attending Westervelt Business Coll­ ege, London, has graduated and has been successful in obtaining high marks. The Misses Kathleen and Florence Thompson, of the 10th Line Blan- at the home Thompson. Routley, of home after Weary Days—Sleepless Nights Wrack the Nervous System Men and women toss night after night on sleepless beds. Their eyes do not close in the sweet and re­ freshing. repose that comes to those whose heart and nerves are right. They are irritable and nervous,'* weak and worn out, and everything looks dark and S1°Milbum’s Heart and Nerve Pills are the remedy that is required to restore them the blessing of good health. They bring back the sound,refreshing sleep, tone up the nerves, make the heart beat regular and strong, and impart that sense of buoyancy to the spirits that is the result of renewed menial and physical Vigor. A pigeoh struck the observation window of an express going 45 miles an hour, near Cape Town, South Africa and lived. The glass, which was three-sixteenths of an inch thich was smashed completely by the im­ pact, and splinters were flung dver the driver, who was unhurt. The pigeon fluttered about inside the compartment and was captured the driver. It was unhurt. Mitchell won 23 prizes at the Canadian (Na­ tional Exhibition with his Tams- worth swine. In the championship class for boar he won the grand championship, the senior champion­ ship and reserve and reserve for junior championship. For sow he won the reserve for senior cham­ pionship, champion and reserve for junior sow and reserve grand cham­ pionship. DR.MARGARET STRANG MARRIED TO RANCHER by Fomer Hensall woman, Bride William Savage; Known as ‘‘The Little Doctor” of LEAVING GODERICH andMr. G. B. Davies, organist choir-master for the past four yeaTB of St. George’s Anglican church left this week for Owen Sound, where he has accepted a similiar position at St. George’s Church there. In recognition of his faithful and un­ tiring services Mr. Davies was made the recipient of three presentations by different organizations, ceived tifully and a He re- a leather club bag, a beau- bound hymn and prayer leather music portfolio. A SHARP-EYED PILOT book Sharp eyes of a British airman flying off the Egyptian coast of the Mediterranean, saw what is said to be one of the most important ar­ chaeological t discoveries in recent years. It looked like a horseshoe be­ neath the sea. A diver was sent down. He ascertained that the horse­ shoe is made up of columns ble and red grafnite and the tions of ancient 'buildings, the relics brought up is the a marble statue of Alexander the Great. Experts believe the ruins may be those of Canopus, a fashionable seaside resort during the Roman rule in Egypt. of mar- l’ounda- Among head of TO LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO re- a &f the Many St. Marys friends will gret that Mrs. John Gilfillan, highly esteemed resident West Ward, is leaving the .Stone Town. Mrs. Gilfillan intends to make her home with her daughter Mrs. J. H. Clark in San. Francisco In company with Mrs. Clark who* has been visiting her mother here and also her brother, W. A. Gilfillan W.oodsire Farm, Kirkton, she leaves today for California. Mrs. Gilfillan and Mrs. Clark will take the trip to San Francis'co by easy stages. At| Toronto they will spend a few days with friends then on to Winnipeg to visit the former’s son, D. T. Gilfil­ lan. Then through the Canadian j Rockies to Vancouver where they will be the guests of Dr. D. A. Clark: Then to Seattle by boat and the . . Ifinal stage of their journey by tram. (St. Marys Journal Argus). Known throughout the Dominion as “the little doctor of White Mua Valley,” Dr. Margaret Strang, medi­ cal missionary of Dixonville, Alberta daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strang, of Usborne township, near Hensall, was married early this month to William Savage, rancher prospector, .of that district, it be­ came known Wednesday. The mar­ riage was solemnized at the First Presbyterian Church, Edponton with Rev. Andrew Osborne, D. D. minister of the church, officiating Mr. and Mrs. Williams, of Edmon­ ton friends of the couple, were the attendants. Mr. Savage is the son of the late R. E. Savage and Mrs. M. Savage who formely resided near Lymburn Alberta, where they owned a ranch Following the ceremony which was quiet at the request of Dr. Strang the couple left on a motor camping trip for several weeks. Dr. Strang’s ^mother stated that she was informed of her daughter’s approaching marriage while she was on furlough during June and July but complied with her wishes in not announcing it. Mrs. Strang said that Dr. Strang intended to return to Dix­ onville to carry on her work as med­ ical missionary which she has un­ dertaken there with so much success Mr. Savage, Mrs. Strang said, resid­ ed near the town of Peace River be­ fore his marriage. His present ranch is situated close to Dixonville where Dr. Strang is located. Dr. Strang, who was the second woman to graduate from the Medi­ cal School of the University of Wes­ tern Ontario, received her doctor’s degree in 1929. After spending a year as interne at the Hamilton Hospital she volunteered her services ’ as medical missionary for the Pres­ byterian Church in the West. Since that time she has been instrumental in building the little log church and manse and ministering to the people of that district. She preaches two or three times each Sunday conducts a Sunday School, is leader of the town orchestra, distributes clothing and other supplies to people on town relief, is the only dentist within s radius of many miles and on occa­ sions uses her skill in veterinary cases.—'Free Press. 8Q-Year-01d Pianist is Relieved by Kruschen Although old age has not yet kept this man from his occupation as a pianist, rheumatism did threaten to do so recently, “Two years ago,” he writes, “I was suddenly taken with rheumatism, al) down my left arm. I tried many things—all to no purpose. I then commenced taking a half-teaspoon­ ful of Kruschen Salts every morning and soon felt benefit. My arm which was painful and nearly useless to my astonishment is now, after a few weeks’ treatment, quite better, J am more than pleased, as I am a pianist, and playing made matters worse. I am just entering my 80th year, and am in good health.”—G, L. A. The six mineral salts of KruscheD have a direct effect upon the whole bloodstream, neutralizing uric acid which is the recognized cause of rheumatism. They also restore the eliminating organs to proper work­ ing order, and so prevent constipa­ tion, thereby checking the further formation of uric acid and other body poisons which undermine the health. We live in the richest world that has ever existed. Still, hundreds of millions of people are nearly starv­ ing.—Gustav Cassel. EDDIE, THE AD MAN WORLD?—THAT’S LIVER Wake up your Liver Bile —No Calomel necessary Many people who feel sour, sluggish and generally wretched make the mistake of taking salts,_ oil, mineral water, laxative candy or chewing gum, or roughage which only move the bowels and ignore the liver. What you need is to wake up your liver bile. Start your liver pouring the daily two pounds of liquid bile into your bowels. Get your stomach and intestines working as they should, once more. Carter’s Little Liver Pills will soon fix you up. Purely vegetable. Safe. Sure. Quick. Ask for them by name. Refuse substitutes. 25c. at all druggists. shard, are holidaying of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bright have returned spending several days with Mr, and Mrs. Wilburt Wynn. The Misses Netta Shier and Gert­ rude Glass, of London, spent Sun­ day at the former’s home here. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Anderson, Jr. and Jas. Anderson, Sr., Mr. and Mr9 Orville Cann and Miss Saunders ol Thames Road and Mr and Mrs. John T. Hern and son, Jack, visitors at Mr, and Mrs, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Thursday in London. Mr. Clarence Gunning, who has not been so well the last week or so is feeling somewhat better again were Sunday iJas. Squire’S Rodd spent <0-5 < < <f .< < «*> < < $ </>’<< I know God fashioned little fields So they would be A Comfort for old homely folk Like you and me. Small gardens with their fences Snug and tight, And tiny gates to shut us Fyom the night. But THIS He made with Glory in His veins, Woman at Banff This solitude, where Might Forever reigns. Molded the hills with glad Exultant hands, Shaping the valleys for Wide pasture lands. And so this towering peak Forever bears, Old finger-marks upon Its rutted stairs. And every shining height Reflects the glow Of some white virgin, field of drifted snow. And over It he laid With loving eare, • The mantle of His peace Forever there. —EDNA JAQUES.