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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-08-22, Page 6THURSDAY, AUGUST 22fid, 1035 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE BAUD, WORKER WITH HAND AND DRAIN Sunday, Sept. 1; Acts 20:33-35; Philippians 4:4-13. Golden Text I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to sup­ port the weak. (Acts 20:35). PRACTICAL PAUL, the tent­ maker, was iby no means a ‘‘leader" in the early Church; much of his preaching was done by practical de­ monstration, and today’s lesson deal's with one of his illustrated lec­ tures on the art of independence and Christian charity. The little tent-maker had not intentions ot bowing to the rich, not he; his Sav­ iour was his sufficiency; he need not covet the silver and gold; he need not goft-peda-l his message for fear if offending the rich in his congregation; he was in vital living communion with the Lord Jesus; he need not—dare not lean upon the arm of flesh or trust in the riches that moth and rust doth corrupt. But Practical Paul, while not a “leaner” upon his fellow Christiane was indeed a “leaner” upon his own resources, PAUL THE PHILANTHROPIST— One can picture the little saint as he raised those toil-worn hands' and lifted his voice in timely word of ■instruction: “Yea, ye yourselves know that these hands have minis­ tered unto my necessities and to them that were with me.” (Verse 34). The Christian who, like Paul, learns to lean upon God or strength to help himself, always finds that he is able to share the necessities with “them that are with him.” Even the humble tent-maker could write by inspiration; “Upon the first day of the week let him lay aside as the Lord hath prospered him.” Yes, God always sees1 to it that His commands the enablements. When, thTo’ His prophet, Malachi, He wrote, “Bring all your tithes into the storehouse,” He had it in His omnipotent mind to provide the tithes. Thus it was that the practical hand of Paul was en­ abled to share with his fellow tra­ vellers. In so doing he had learned a iprecious lesson—indeed, one that all 'Christians might benefit by. It was this; “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” And so Paul work­ ed with his hands; illustrated the Christian life with his hands; and gave cheerfully with his hands. Surely this threefold demonstration of Chrsitianity is what God yearns for in the life of all His blood- bou.ght children. Practical labor need not dull the thinking powers of the child of God Many of the gems of thought that come to '.Christian thinkers come while the hands labor at some men­ ial task—or the glory of God. Like Carey, we can mend shoes for the glory of God, and at the same time outrival the greatest human minds in flights of wisdom and meditation Such an experience was that of Paul Each new task attempted with his hands brought home some new truth to his sanctified heart. He could ad­ monish others to “rejoice in the Lord alway,” because he, himself, had learned the Becret of n “rejoic­ ing life.” It was unreserved sur­ render to the will of God. Which does not mean a life of ease and lei­ sure, but strength each day for the tasks that confronted him. His two­ fold “rejoice" was the spontaneous response to the work of the Holy Spirit in his surrendered heart and hand. Versed in the Old Testament scrip­ tures, Paul had learned to pray the Psalmist's prayer, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight O ILord, uny Strength and my Re­ deemer.” And his prayer was1 ans­ wered and so he could write to the Philippian Christians: “Let your moderations be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.” While the writer thought on these things the last clause took on a new meaning —-the Lord is at hand—always ready to help in time of need—tor “He shall supply all your needs accord­ ing to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus,” and Paul admonishes: “Be careful for nothing; 'but in everything by prayer and supplica­ tion, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.” (Verse 6). Where human hands fail, the Father’s hand supplies. Having lived his years in the ser­ vice of God; having steeped his mind in the Word of God; having satur­ ated his heart with the Spirit ot God, Paul the tentmaker had reach­ ed the enviable position where he could truthfully say: “I have learn­ ed in whatsoever state I am, there­ with to be .content,” How the Church needs to learn that lesson today, not so much to he content in the state in which she finds herself, ibut to get into the state where God can give her contentment and power in the service for which she exists. This blessed experience is God’s plan -for each indivdual. Paul had found it when he came to the plac-e where he could honestly say: “I am crucified with Christ.” Is ft the ever-present “I” that so often ham­ pers the Spirit -of God in His work -of -making contented Christians. ‘I’ must be on the altar, Christ must be on the throne, before it can be said of us, we -have learned to be content ‘I must woTk with my hands- to the glory of God; T must share my goods with my fellowmen to- the gory to God; ‘I’ must remember the words of the Lord Jesus; ‘I’ must rejoice in tribulation—after that, God will do His part as He did in the life, of Paul, who consecrated hand and. brain in the interests of Christ Jesus His Lord. AVIATOR AT 14 Frank Vines, of Goderich, is about ready to take his eolo1 flight in Lon­ don and is '<jnly 14. Frank has some years to wait before he can get a pilot’s license. The youngest the law allows js 17. BALL—PICKETT A quiet wedding was solemnized recently jn Stratord when Miss Car­ rie Picett was united in marriage to Mr. Gordon Ball formerly -of Clin­ ton. The engagement is announced of Beta Helen, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Raymond Fear, Clinton, to Edward Lome Hamacher, eon of Mrs, Levi Hamacher, of Dashwood, the marriage to take place the end of the month. DISTRICT NEWS Mrs. Richard Morgan, of Carson­ ville, formerly Elizabeth Jane Hod­ gins, of Biddulph, died recently in Port Huron. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pinder, (nee Amelia Nairn) were presented w#ith six dining room chairs, an arm chair and a rocker at the Staffa hall re­ cently. Councillor Charles C. Lee, ex-may­ or of Goderich, had both wrists frac­ tured when he tripped over the rails •while -crossing a railway track. Mr. Lee is manager of the Sunset Hotel. Orland G. Foster, former driver for the Seaforth Creamery Co. Ltd., appeared in Goderich Court and pleaded guilty to a charge -of theft by conversion of $44.74. The money was1 collections received from cus­ tomers. Foster was remanded for sentence. Daniel Hartleib, of Dashwood, had a imiracu-l-ous escape from injury when his car was1 badly damaged in a street car accident in London on Thursday last. Mr. Hartleib (was driving nprth on Richmond street when his oar struck the front of a fe-tireet car -stopped tor talking on passengers. No one was injured. Ashamed, Indeed Lady (very angry, to maid)— "Bridget, I heard you wore my even­ ing dress at the dance. I wonder you were not ashamed of yourself.” “Indeed, I was that, mum,” re­ plied Bridget, “My young man said if he ever saw me with it on again ■he would break off the engagement.’ WILSONS Ipai IS F STAFFA The Staffa Junior Farmers and Junior Institute held their annual picnic to Grand Bend on Wednes­ day, August 7th, with about 60 young people in attendance. Bathing and a ball game were enjoyed in the afternoon and after supper races followed by dancing. The following are the winners in the races: Boys’ 100 yard dash, Har­ old Coleman, John Drown; girls 100 yard dash, Rhea Ross, Isabel Drake; blow-hard race, boys, Harold Cole­ man, Clarence Norris; nut race, girls Mary A. Hamilton, Rhea Ross; clothespin race, Mary A. Hamilton, Mari-on Drake; necktie race, George Coleman and Mary Hastings, Clar­ ence Norris and Mary Allen; coat race, Harold Coleman and Mary Al­ len, George Coleman and Mary A. Hamilton; kick the slipper, girls, Mary Allen, Jean Mahaffy; shoe race Russell Worden and Marzetta Sad­ dler, Norval Norris and Illa Brown; hop, skip and jump, boys, Clarence Norris, Alek. McKay; relay race. Clarence Norris, captain; wheelbar­ row race, Harold Coleman and Rhea Ross, Aleq. McKay and Grace Mc­ Lachlan. There Was a Limit A stranded English actor went in­ to a sordid hash-joint off Broad-way for a cheap meal. In the waiter with the on-ce-clean shirt sleeves he was horrified to recognize a colleague who had played with him in Lon­ don. “Good heavens, So-and-so!” he gasped, “you a waiter in this place!’ “Yes, but I don’t eat here,” re­ plied the -other with some dignity. REALLY KILL One pad kills flies all day and every day for 2 or 3 weeks. 3 pads in each packet. No spraying, no stickiness, no bad odor. Ask your Druggist, Grocery or General Store. 10 CENTS PER PACKET WHY PAY MORE? THS WILSON FLY PAD CO., Hamilton, Out. ANNOUNCEMENT The engagement is announced of Gertrude, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Webster, of Tuckersmith, to Edwin Johns, second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ira Johns, the marriage to take place in August. Cedar Chests AND NEW FURNITURE Also furniture remodelled to order. We take orders for all kinds of ca­ binet work for kitchens, etc at the DASHWOOD PLANING MILL THANKSGIVING DAY IS ' ADVANCED TO OCT. 24th Because election day has been set for October 14, Thanksgiving Day has been advanced to October 24, it was announced by Premier R. B. Bennett. In most ridings, nomina­ tion day wil be on October 7. “I am none with leadership. It is a worrying and unsatisfactory busi­ ness.”—David Lloyd Geprge. Don’t Suffer Any Longer From Stomach Troubles There is not One person in ten that does not, at some time of other, Buffer ffom some fora of stomach trouble. It may be dyspepsia of ihdiges* tioh, sour stomach, gas in , the stomach, belching of gas, bilious* ness, flatulency, or the eating of too much food hard to digest To get rid of these troubles we know of nothing to surpass Burdock Blood BiiteTS as it tones up the stomach, promotes perfect digestion, regulates the bowels, and restores health and strength to the debilitated system. Get a bottle and see how toon it will correct youf stomach trouble* So essential to the trade, commerce, and general welfare of Canada are the various ’ classes of freight carried in the course of a year by Canadian National Railways that it is difficult to give pride of place to any particular one, but in their all-round importance to every section of the community, agricul­ tural products must rank very high. They form the back-bone of the nation’s business activities and contribute directly and in large volume to its industry and employment everywhere. I % During 1934 the C. N. R. carried over eight and a half million tons of agricultural produce, being an increase of 6.44% over 1933. In this total are included 134,700,000 bushels of wheat, 14,000,000 bushels of corn, 35,700,000 bushels of oats, and 15,500,000 bushels of barley; the aggregate of these commodities showing an increase of 4.1% when compared with the preceding year. It is interesting to note that the average haul of each ton of wheat was approximately •seven hundred and fifty miles. Without the rail facilities of the C.N.R. no doubt some of this agricultural produce might still have reached a market, but it could only have done so at a much higher cost to the producer, and the quantity would necessarily have been negligible.. .for practically all the crops which enter into the figures above enumerated were placed in freight cars at points where the only rail ( transportation obtainable was that provided by Canadian National Railways. As is well known the crop movements of recent years have been much below normal . . . much below the standard of productivity of our prairies and agricultural areas, and much below the volume which the C. N. R. is equipped to handle. The figures quoted should, therefore, be considered in that light. The carriage of agricultural produce is, of course, only one of the activities of the C.N.R. In every branch of rail transportation it is equipped to give the best of service . ; : all the year round . ;■ under all conditions ... econom­ ically, courteously, and competently. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. During the present Summer season the C.N.R, is providing special fares and excursions between points throughout Canada. These are exceptional travel bargains. The nearest C.N.R. Agent will be glad to give full particulars. These crops come from far scattered districts.. .in many cases from sparsely populated communities . : . but they are the result of the labours of men and women who each year create millions and millions of dollars of new wealth for Canada. In this work the C.N.R. is their partner and helper. AN.AD IAN i FIONAl AHLWAYS YOU get the revolutionary new TURRET TOP roof of solid steel only on one car in the lowest price field, the Master Chevrolet. 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