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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-11-08, Page 7THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER Sth, 1034 Sunday School Lesson THE CHRISTIAN CITIZEN (Armistice Pay) Sunday, Nov- 'll.—|Gal. 5:12-26 Golden Text must So ye -only no t Paul have use Practical James, in his Epistle, pubs his finger on 'the cause of war: “From, whence come wars and fight­ ings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war ip your members?" (James 4:1). It all men were true Christans, born.' again by faith in Christ as Sa­ viour and wholly yielded to Him ais Lord, there could be no more war. But Christ tells us plainly that ‘wars and 'rumors of wars” will continue until the end of the age, when He, the Prince of Peace, has promised to come again and establish peace on earth. In the meantime every true Christian and true citizen and true ruler should do everything in their power to prevent war and end war, when this is possible with righteous­ ness. On the other hand God makes it plain* throughout the Bible that •war is not necessarily unrighteous, but, as in the Old Testament wars that he commanded and directed, His own righteousness sometimes re­ quires that war be waged against in­ corrigible unrighteousness. But the time is coming when righteousness ■shall be world-wide, with world-wide peace, “for the earth shall be full of knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” (Isa. 11:9). ' ” '.......... LION’S FROLIC AT SEAFORTH DRAWS BIG CROWD There are a whole lot of things lovelier than the beautiful snow. ******** A good many wells are still quite low in water supply.**** **** So those beverage rooms are working out their own destruction, • * * ,* * jf * * Farmers appreciate that snow,It is doing their fields no end of good. ****** * * Let’s drive a little more than usually careful this season of the year. ****** * * *«**MM*»iiii!»iiiiiiiiMiiiiiliy...|«ii.i , . i, I j.. I . HIWIII III, i Iiiiifim , J« WHEN you meet an old friend . . . and you haven’t seen him for years * . - and you invite him back to town with you * . . ddp ‘The Seaforth Lions Club Hallow­ e’en frolic in aid of crippled children drew a record crowd at the rink. There was an extensive program and entertainment foi' children and the drawing of prizes. Winners of the major prizes were, Joseph F, Lasek, 306 Horton 'Street, .London, 40. gal­ lons' of gas and the privilege of buy­ ing a Ford V8 car for one dollar. Miss M'arry I. Graham, radio; John Douglas, Zurich, an oak chest; R. H. Newcombe, Goderich, wrist watch Clarence Lewis, Lucan, dinner set; Miss M. P. Patterson, Seaforth, rolls razor. The frolic commenced with a costume parade of children from the Queen’s Hotel ‘bo the rink, 'led by the Seaforth Highlanders'’ band. At the rink, judging of costumes was carried out and games for the chil­ dren. The children were treated to Hallowe’en refreshments, and 300 fowl, grocery OTders and novelties distributed. WATSON—‘BRUCE forth in the life All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword (Matt. 26:52) Christan liberty is a precious gift from God—but it can be misused, ■even abused. Our chapter begins with the in­ spiring counsel: “Stand fast, there­ fore, in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free.” When we are saved we are "un­ der grace” and this means liberty to do whatever is according to Gods will, and herefore whatever is right. But there may be things that are in themselves right, and that we can do safely, but that our neighbor can­ not do safely along the edge of a precipice without getting dizzy and falling over; but if he knows some one else is likely to follow his ex­ ample and get 'klilled he use the liberty he has. writes: “For, brethren, been called unto liberty; not liberty for an occasion to the ■flesh, but by love serve one another.’ The law of love is even greater than the law of liberty. Paul contin- j ues “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” The true Christian is the best ci­ tizen. For Christianity demands that a man having put Christ first, then lives in the power* of Christ unselfishly in behalf of others. The true Christian is loyal to the Govern­ ment, 'Obeying the powers that be” (Rom. 13:1.) A starting contrast is given in Lhe rest of the chapter between; “the lust of the flesh” and “the fruit cf the Spirit.” “The flesh” is the term used throughout the New Testament for the life of the natural or unsav­ ed man, who is “dead in tirepasses and sins,” and whose “mind is en­ mity against God.” God gives us a true picture of ourselves in His Book, and at t'he same time offers us His 'Son as the only One who can save us from ourselves and from “the wages of sin,” which is death. And here are some -of ‘“the works of the flesh,” 'set forth by inspira­ tion; adultery, fotoicat'ion, unclean­ ness, idolatry, hatred, rwrath, strife, envyng, murders, drunkenness, re­ velling, “and such like.” No matter how honorable and moral a life any unsaved man of woman is living be­ fore the woirid, the seed, of all these sins is in every one by nature, and is bound to bring forth fru'it unto death in one form or another. Paul adds the warning: “They which .things shall not inherit the of God.” The contrast is then set the nine chairacteristics of that is saved, wholly yielded, to Christ, and lived by fatlr in His keeping power. “But the fruit ,of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long- suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control; against such there is no law.” It is plainly imipossibde for any man in his own strength to have these nine characteristics habitually appearing in his life. How, then, can such a life 'be lived? Paul answers: “And .they that a'ne Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affec­ tions and lusts.” This sounds like an 'involved theological statement, but its meaning is simple. As Christ, bearing our sin's, died to sin on the cross, so we, when we re'ceive Christ as (Savior, are joined to Him and His death becomes our death His crucifixion our crucifixion; and that means outo deliverance from the bandage to sin which we all 'have by nature. As Paul writes elsewhere in this Epistle (2:201): “I am cruci­ fied with 'Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, hut Christ liveth in me. ’ Again, in this lesson, we read: “Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust ofi the flesh.” The word “Spirit” here means, not the human spirit, but the Holy Spirit of God, who comes to live in the 'hearts of every one who has received Christ as .Saviour. He can and does work miraculously in any life that really trusts Him, and He gives deliverance from the power of sin, ok “the lust of the flesh.” Love is the first part .of the fruit of the -Spirit. It is the lack of this that has led to many tragic wars through the centuries. In contrast with the love of one’s neighbor, whether individually oir nationally* Paul warns, “But if ye bite and de­ vour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.” A pretty wedding was solemnized at Ki'rkton parsonage on Saturday, October 27th at 12J15 p.m. when Edna Irene, youngest daughter of i Miri. and Mrs. Thomas Bruce, of An­ derson, became 'the Ibride of Thomas James Clayton Watson, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Watson of Kirkton. Rev. C. Lewis, of Kirkton United Church performed the cere­ mony. The bride was attired in a known moss' crepe with accessories to match. Miss Wilemina Ferguson, niece of the bride gowned in green crepe and Earl Watson brother of the ,groom were the attendants. Im­ mediately foillowing the ceremony the iwedding party returned to the bride’s home where a dainty wedding dinner was served to the immediate ifriends and relatives by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Peacock. A color scheme of pink and white being centred the wedding cake. Later Mr. Mrs. Watson left for Torbnto. bride travelled in ia thrown dress, brown coat with sable ming and hat and .shoe to. match. On their return they wll be home to to their friends' after November 8. with and The crepe trim- AN CHEST COLDS" INTERESTING SUGAR BEET TEST ‘On the farm of Mr. D. Hodgson of Centralia, the Department of Chem­ istry, Ontario Agricultural College, in co-operation with the Huron coun­ ty Department of Agriculture, con­ ducted a test of three fertilizers on sugar beets sown at the same rate. Mr. Hodgson’s field was well pre­ pared. His soil is a medium heavy clay loam which normally produces high yielding and high quality crops, The past summer -was anything but favorable, nevertheless yields pro­ duced in this test show interesting possibilities. The results obtained are as follows: 2-12-6 at '300 lbs. per acre yield­ ed 13.2 tons per acre. 2-12-10 at 300 lbs .per acre yielded 14.3 bus. per acre, 2-16-6 at '300 lbs. per acre yielded 12.6 tons per acre. -0- yield­ ed 10.8 tons per acre. It is evident that 2-12-10 fertilizer on this soil has given the largest yield, making a gain of 3 1-2 tons .per acre. This 31/Q tons was made at initial cost for fertilizer of ap­ proximately $6.00. When one studies the results it is quite evident that medium high potash in connection with this crop in Mr, Hodgson’s soil has been more important than high phosphate. Necessarily for full inter­ pretation these figures would, have to be supplemented with an actual sugar test in order to have the full picture, This is not available at the moment, but the results shpw interesting possibilities and lines along which they can be attained. MUSTARD "ouuticE ReKevas CongeiUon —-Do«« Not Blbter At FiRt sign" of a .cold on the cheat apply a Mecca Poultice with the addition of mustard. The, warmth in combination with marvellous healing properties of Mecca Ointment will give quick relief, Full directions in each package. 38 DIED IN THE WEST Mrs. S. J. Latta, 69, wiie of Sam­ uel J. Latta, former minister of edu­ cation, died at Regina (fi*om what was first thought to be a minor illness. Mrs Latta was the eldest daughter of the late Captain Boyaid, of the Merchant Service, London, England. She was married in London, Ofit. in 18S7-, where Mr. Latta was teaching school, and later lived in Zurich where he also taught. In 190151 they moved west, Old Man Oarelessness is responsible for a great many aeaths •as well as for other disasters. ******** Don’t forget those relief bales being prepared for shipment to the West. They are very greatly neded- ******** Strange, isn’t, that ’typhoid fever has a way of bobbing up just where it should not emerge—in the hospitals. ******** All of us, including the children, should be more than usually •particular to wash hands before eating. Further, the only thing that should approach the nose is the pocket handkerchief. Typhoid is about. » ******** We wonder what the Great Lover of Beautiful things thinks of a lady of allegedly delicate sensibilities who destroys a pheasant to gratify the love of slaughter. iFor our part we do not care to stand near such an alleged lady after the final decrees of the Day of Judgement. ******** The “News-Chronicle” .tells of a happy bride who said to the reporter, “When we return from our 'honeymoon we shall reside at ■the old Manse.” The reporter, however, did not perfectly catch the last word, so the paragraph in the local paper read: '“When they return from their honeymoon, the newlyweds will live with the bride’s father.” ******** NOT QUITE FAIR Every so often one comes across girls from well-to-do families who are acting as sales ladies or who are taking service of other ■sort, meanwhile excluding girls of no financial resources from po­ sitions that constitute t'heir only means of earning a livelihood. In this way the girls deprived of the opportunity of earning a liveli­ hood find the sledding idesparately hard. The well-to-do girls should ask themselves in this regard if they are acting quite fairly. 'Employers of labor will do well ■tol ask themselves if they are really playing the game when they overlook the claim's on them of the girl who ha!s nothing but her labour to live 'by. We know whereof we speak. From a “business js business” point of view the conduct of the well-to-do girls and their employers may be justified, but mere .business does' not make up anything like t'he whole of life. We are humans as well as economic functionaries. • ****••• CAUTIOUSLY, PLEASE! Anything may take place in Europe as the Saar elections ap­ proach. That wonderful district was supposed to be neutral ground, though Germany all along, since the Great War, has considered that .region her property to be restored ,to her, as she considers the situation, in the very nature of things. But Hitler is not satisfied, to allow t'he folk’ in that district to vote as they please but, on the contrary, he wishes tp have the folk of that bit of the world vote under the glance of his terrifying and destructive eye. To this end he is, evidently, carrying on a propaganda that will drive the Saar people to the folds 'like a bunch of subserVients. It is further believed that Hitler regards the enforcement o<f his will upon the Saar region as 'but a preliminary to his domination, yes, to. his con­ quest of other smaller but valuable regions adjoining Germany. Hitler never even dreamed of lett'ing German territory adjoining Germany remain politically as the (Great War left it. (This point is clearly seen by the other European powers, particularly is this viewpoint seen by France. Just now that the election in the Saar­ is approaching, France is saying to Germany by her actions, “Leave other people’s busies® severely alone, especially in the S’aar region.” Hence the extremely delicate condition of affairs in Europe this hour. A match may set off the mines underneath so many danger­ ous situations. Hence the need of extreme caution in word and act on the part of every Tuler the world over. «««■•••« The Christian Advocate, of Belfast, Ireland, has this to, say: The Northern Ministry of Agriculture issued their 'report ion conditions during August. Naturally, they are unable to -avoid some reference of the weather, After the heat and prolonged sun­ shine of June and July, the wind and rain caused considerable da­ mage to crops. More than one storm took its toll, aind harvesting operations have been delayed, especially in exposed' places. Oats and hay have suffered most, whereas the greater part of wheat has been gathered in. On t'he other hand, as may be expected, pasture fields are unusually rich, to the benefit of all sorts of livestock. Cattle seem to have flourished most, but there are very few com­ plaints about either sheep or p'ork. So that, despite all the un­ pleasantness of August, congregations presently will be able to sing with heart and voice— ‘God, our Maker, doth provide .For our wants ,to be supplied,” At the time of writing, the welcome announcement has just been made that restrictions of the water supply in Belfast are re­ moved. All through the summer the taps in most houses have been dry between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. No doubt on Friday forenoon last many people who had to change soaked 'garments were wondering how much longer the 'restrictions would continue! According, how­ ever, to Mr. Quinn, the secretary of the Commissioners, “ we have got more water into the reservoirs during the past fortnight than in •the whole month before.” There is not very much evidence that the cutting off proved to be a huge inconvenience. But the public will be none the less grateful for the return to a normal state of affairs.******** THE LITTLE CHURCHES I love the little churches— They draw me close to God; And With my humble comrades I love the way Christ trod, I love the little churches, In all the little .towns' And all the crosses borne there—I And all the hopes for crowns! I love the great cathedrals, And towering churches fair— That rise like -hymns of marble Into the waiting air. Like symphonies of grandeur They play upon my soul, (Aind make me see that all we Are part of a great ’Whole. But, oh, the little churches— They play upon my heart! And show how every human Must do his little part. God bless the little churches-— And keep them passing fait; And keep their spirits friendly— That still we find Theo there. —-Ruby Hudson In the Christian Advocate Better play safe... call home on Lon? Distance and make sure of a welcome. £ Long Distance keeps you in touch with friends you value, speeds up business, and aids in many emergencies. It is quick, dependable, economical. Rates in the front of your directory show you can talk 100 miles or so for as little as 30 cents. L A QUIET AND PEACEFUL LIFE (Fergus News-Record) Life in a small town, according to the idea, which 'is widespread among city people, is just a long, restful vacation. There is no excitement and little rushing about, for there's nowhere to go, and no way to tell one day from another., except that on Sunday, we go to church. And among those city people who do newspaper work, there is an idea that the rural editor has the world’s softest job. All he ‘has to do is sit' around and make a few clippings, and report the birth of twins, or that Sam Jones’ cow choked on a turnip. There is no rushing around like .there is on the daily papers. We hate to dispel traditions' of long standing, being by nature no “debunker” and being an ardent lover of fairy tales and.legends, b.ut as we look back over the last few hectic days and yawn from fatigue, and not because of boredom, we do think! maybe we ought to say some­ thing. Incidentally, we write .this on Sat­ urday afternoon, when we shouldn’t be doing it at all. We 'should be on the road to Mimico—a road becom­ ing well known and heavily worn by traffic, because there .the “crucial” game of lacrosse is being replayed this afternoon, under conditions that are again far from ideal. We should be there, not only because we like lacrosse, but because we belong to the executive and because we want a report of all important games for the paper. But we stay here because we are too tired to go there, because] writing editorials is less fatiguing to the body and the mind and the nerves, and because we have to stay at home sometimes, or there would be n paper next week. BRIDE-ELECT HONORED On Friday evening, October 26th, ■about sixty lady friends gathered at the home of Mrs, John Watson, of Brucefield, to honour the bride-to- be, Miss Mary McNaughton. Follow­ ing a. (program and a. delicous lunch Miss McNaughton was called to take her place in a 'beautifully decorated chair and .the guests showered her with flowers. An address was read by Mrs. T. Chapman and two little girls Ethel Wilson and Anna Watson carried 'in a prettily decorated bask­ et filled with lovely gifts. THE INEVITABLE RESULT Crossroads ’Merchant—No, sir, I ain’t going to advertise Stranger—Why not? Merchant—I tired it once, an’ it nearly ruined me. People came from miles away, an’ bought nearly all the stuff I had. PRESENTATIONS Miss Leonal Brown', bride-elect was the guest of honor at several parties in Parkhill recently, Mrs. M. Box entertained ten tables of bridge in her honor. Miss Brown was presented with a well and tree plat­ ter, salad forks, tablespoons and a tomato server. Mirs. M. M. Penning­ ton entertained the Junior Bridge Club of which (Miss Brown is a mem­ ber and they presented her with a silver comport. Mothers of Couple Past 90th Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Peter Martene of Stephen Township in Huron County are exceptionally fortunate in hav­ ing both their mothers hale and hearty and both exceeding the bib­ lical age limit by a score of years. Mrs. John Becker, the mother of Mrs. Martene is in her 92nd year and Mrs. Joseph Martene is in he'r 90,th year, having 'celebrated her birthday on August 2*3. Mrs. Becker, formerly Miss Mar­ garet Keller was 'born in Kreis Lauderbach, Hessen Darmtadt, Ger­ many and came to Canada when 21 years of age. Soon after her arriv­ al she was married to John Becker who came to this country several years before. They first lived near Waterloo and later settled in Hay Township, Huron County where they raised a family of ten children, all but one of whom are living. Mr. Becker died in 1914 and since then she has made -her home with her daughter Mrs. Edward Stire, but for the last few years she has lived with with another daughter, Mrs. William Bieber of near Exeter. She is still able to assist with the housework. There are 40 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren who reside in Dashwood, Kitchener, Toronto, Bridgeburg, Mitchell and Detroit. Mrs. Joseph 'Martene, formerly Miss Martha Ha'rbOr was born in Eifert, Prlzen, Germany, and came across the Atlantic with 'her mother in IS,59 in a. sailboat. The crossing required eight week's and Mrs. Mar­ tene recalls seeing large fish come up to the sides of the vessel. They landed at New York and came by train to Preston, Ontario, where two brothers were located. (Later she married Joseph Martene and settled in Bteplien Township in Huron Co. Since her husband’s death 13 years ago she has lived with her son Henry in iSteplieu Township. Another son, Peter also resides in Stephen and there are two daughters Mrs. G. Southwick at Mt. ‘Clemens, Mich., and 'Mrs. F. Dixon, at London, Ont. Dr* Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup The Obstinate Cough That Keeps You Awake It’s the cough that sticks; the cough that hangs on, in spite of what yon do to get rid Of it that causes the nervo and throat wracking coughing that keeps you awake at night.Why not get a bottle Of Dr. Wood’s Norway Pmo Syrup and see how quickly it will relieve this cough­ ing condition.It loosens the germ carrying phlegm, soothes the irritated membranes, strengthens the bronchial organs, and when this is done there is ho more lying awake with tho irritating cough. 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