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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-01-02, Page 7A MOTHER’S SONG Sunday, Jan. (5.—Luke I, Golden Text My soul doth magnify the Lord, ■and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. (Luke 1:46, 47.) Luke is called by Paul "the be-; loved physician,” and was a medical and scientific man of high standing. The opening verses of his Gospel show what unscrupulously careful, scientific observer and student he was. The four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,,have different ob- jectives and emphases, ’bu.it no con- ■ tradictions. “In all alike is revealed the one unique personality. The one Jesus is King in Matthew, .Servant in Mark, Man in Luke and God in John. But not only so; for Mat­ thew’s King is also Servant, Man and God; and Mark’s Servant is al­ so King and Man and God; Luke’s Man is also King, and Servant and God; and' John’s eternal Son is also King, and''Servant and Man.” Again, it has been , noted that Luke is the. Gospel of t’he human-di­ vine One, as John is of the divine­ human One. iScofield suggests as the key-phrase of Luke’s “Son of man,” and the (19:10), “For the Son come to seek and was lost.” It will be well those following in t'he Gospel of Gospel through at a sitting, and then read it through again and again be­ tween now and next June. This course of Sunday school lessons in­ cludes every verse of the twenty- four chapters. Let us study in such a way as to get a real understanding • of the book as a whole, working out our own outline of its plan and di- ■ visions,, and studying to master the Gospel—that is, to pe able to think it through with our Bible closed. The time had come, in the history of the world, for the consummating of the eternal purpose of God for the redemption of mankind and of the created universe. All history an<Mll heaven, and God Himself, ^Ail been looking forward from the foundation of the world to what was now about to occur. 'All subsequent history, and all eternity, will look buck at what occurred in the events ' recorded in the four Gospels. Luke’s first chapter tells of the I preparation for the coming of Christ by the birth of His divinely ap­ pointed forerunner. John the Bap­ tist, which was accomplished by a miracle. His mother was Elizabeth the cousin of Mary, the mother of Jesus. John’s father, Zacharias, was told by the angel Gabriel before John’s birth what his name and life­ mission should be.' Six months later “the angel Gab­ riel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a 1 virgin espoused to a man whose named was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.” Ever since God had told Eve, af­ ter her sin in the Garden of Eden, that her seed should destroy Satan * and redeem the human 'race, undo- ’ Ing'the consequences of the sin of Adam and Eve, human mothers had hoped that their son might be the Redeemer. Peculiarly was this true of the hopes and longings of Jew­ ish mothers. How Mary’s heart must have leaped as the angel said to her; “Hail, thou tihat art highly favored, the Lord is with thee, blesed art thou among women.” Then came 'the great, unique An­ nunciation, which no other woman in the history of the human race has ever had. Gabriel brought Mary seven divinely given prophecies or promises: 'Thou, shalt conceive in thy womb, And bring forth a son, Andi shalt call His name Jesus. He shall be great, And shall be called the Son of the highest. . . , And the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of his father David. And lhe shall reign over the house ofl Jacob for ever, and of His dom there shalil be no end. It should be noted that, of seven plain prophecies, been fulfilled and two^ still far beyond hei" human knowledge, I given to her by God Himself. * “My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour”, she sang. (She did not then know all ’that she learned years later as to how her own babe, yet unborn, was to become her Savioui’ and the Saviour of the world. Her song proclaimed God’s grace, for underserved love and mercy. “He hath put down the mighty from theirs, and exalted them of low de­ gree.” Thqse who have no sense of need cannot receive Christ as their Saviour. Those who know that they are desperately needy can be saved, and are saved as they re­ ceive ’this Saviour. And let us remember; “ came, not to preach the Gospel, that there might be a Gospel preach.” Christ but to to .save Gospel key-verse of man is that which while for months’ worth 'the six Luke to read this s PEOPLE WE MEET ; RICHARD HUMPHREY The subject of this sketch t longs to that worthy class of • Can­ adians, the Englishman, who has , .“made good” in Canada. Born near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, Mr. Humphrey travelled for some years for an implement firm an the Old Land and twenty-five years ago ’ came to Canada. On the Western prairies he experienced some real pioneer life. He settled in Ridge­ clough, Alberta, 25 miles from the railroad. There he was joined shortly by his wife, who was form- erl’yi Miss Edith Paul, of Forest Hill, London, Eng. After a few years Mr. Humphrey opened a general store which he managed successfully and he also served as postmaster. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey speak highly of the West and of the fine spirit of the people out there. Real neighborliness abounds and one ne- ■ ver wants for a friend according to , their have not Mrs. iously ill. that she return to England for hos­ pital treatment. While she was ab­ sent, Mr. Humphrey was taken sick and nearly died. He received an offer for his farm and business and sold out. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey visited relatives at Kirkton shortly - after­ wards in 1923 and decided to locate there. Mr. Humiphrey secured a va­ cant store and opened up a bakery and confectionery business small scale. The business has expanded until it requires the vices of fou'r men besides Mr. Mrs. Humphrey looking after store and the accounting. Their Mr. Eric Humphrey, has been in charge of the bakery for some years. A modern efficient breadmaking plant has been developed in the snug building. Few small communities in. the Province have as fine a bread factory. ■’ Two motor trucks are re- ! quired for delivery. Recently a new | comfotanble home was erected in the I vilage for Mr. and Mrs. Eric Humph­ rey. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey visited the Old Land four years ago and spent an enjoyable summer amid Che scenes of their youthful days. On several Occasions they have enjoyed visits at Kirkton from Mrs. Humph­ rey’s mother, Mrs. Paul, of London; Eng., who still enjoys active good health. Mr. Humiprhey has taken an ac­ tive interest in all movements for the benefit of the community. He is chairman of the Public Library Board and was a member of the first Board which initiated steps for pro­ viding aKirkton with a modern lib­ rary. (Fe,w communitites have a lib­ rary equal to that of this enterpris­ ing village. Mr. Humphrey is a Warden of St. 1 Paul’s' Church of which his wife is I a valued choir member. This estimable citizen is fond of flowers and enjoys his garden. He goes in for outdoor recreation in the summer time. In his time he was an excellent tennis player although, not, according to him, in a class with his neighbor, Dr. Chris. Campbell. be- experiences. They might still been denizens of the West, had fate deemed it otherwise. Humphrey was taken ser- It was deemed advisable on ^a now ser- and the son, * THE EXETER T1MES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1936 Difficulties are but challenges.* * • * »'* ♦ And now let us make use of the change in tariff. Governments are finding that a half done job is the sure way to defeat.dfj..........* * *♦ * * Again the incompetent auditor and the treasurer who does not discharge his office efficiently are working their annual amount of .; neighborhood suspicion and ill will.******** , NOW’S THE TIME Exeter merchants have wisely determined that January and February are to be the months in which they do real merchandis­ ing. And these, too, are the months when the thrifty bargainer with good dollars in his pocket is doing some tal'l buying. Thrifty buyers find that January and February are pace setters,*. * A G&EAT ANSWER seems that Scotland Yard was interviewed by some busy regarding the landing of the ILindberghs on English soil, are the police of England going to do about appointing a special guard?' was the query. 4 ‘^Nothing special!” was the reply. “You know there are certain things that are not done in Britain.” • ■******. it person “What Apparently Mussolini counted on a short, sharp campaign with Ethiopia in .which he would drive his enemies before him, He saw himself famous and rich through such tactics, to say nothing of his being forever famous. However, things have not wrou'ght out that way. The policy of delay on the part of Europe and the rains have proven too much for him. Meanwhile taxes are mounting in Italy at a frightful rate and Italians are becoming impatient of a war that is bringing them no advantage. JUST TAKE THE HINT Officers are .warning auto drivers not to heed the thumbing of the hitchhiker. They are telling of good-natured drivers who have taken on such parties, who have been found crumpled over the car wheel with a knife in their ribs and minus thier pocket­ book. ’Children should be sternly warned against the practice' of accepting auto rides from strangers. This, my friend, means you. Judges and magistrates are tightening up on this matter, and none too soon. * ******* MIGHTY SIGNIFICANT All lovers of fair play read with horror that Charles Lindbergh believed it necessary to leave the United States on account of the threats made against the safety of his wife and his little son. Gan- gersterdom and Raclceteeriat had said that trouble was ahead for this family and. United States politicians had said by the history of the republic that they could not guarantee the safety of a man who wished to rear his family in decency and safety. Virtually the government of the United States said: “We leave the .’protection of our citizens to the toughs and machine gun artists and the poison- • ers. We wash our hands of all that sort of thing. We cannot keep our offices unless we have the support of the underworld.” ******** i “Heard are the voices Heard are the sages, The worlds and the ages, “Choose well, your choice is Brief and yet endless. Here eyes do regard you, In Eternity’s stillness; Here is all fulness ■ Ye brave, to reward you; Work and despair not!” •—’Goethe ’** A WORD TO THE WISE Is it not just possible that the mystery story is working a very considerable amount of harm? Already we are hearing of youths who are doing a good deal oil faking in order to attract publicity. Every so often we come across the youth or maiden who spends every evening and the greater part of ’Sunday poring over the worst mental trash that ever trickled from human pens. The re­ sults of such folly are already becoming evident, in lack of interest in home or business duties and a neglect of social obligations. The persqn who habitually associates with thieves and murderers and blackguards and gamblers and swindlers andi spies, even mentally, cannot but have a perverted view of life and come perilously near some serious moral fault if1 not some actual crime. It is high time for a lot of eye rubbing followed by knee action on the part of scores and scores of people wh might be thinketh in liis heart so is he.” named. "As a man # Mr. had this startling Sanford Evans, of Winnipeg, speaking lately in Brandon, to say: “Taking the municipalities, provinces and the Domin- all together, ’Canada is facing year by ybar, and has >« FULLARTON HAD THREE | PRQSPHROVS VILLAGES IN | DEVELOPMENT RAYS One of the most progressive rural districts in’Western Ontario is the I ownship of Fullarton, in the south­ west part of Perth county. Much of the land in this prosperous area is drained by the Black Creek, which has its origin in Ellice Township and flows through Fullarton, finally em­ ptying into the Thames river at a point about 10 miles north of St. Marys, Three well-known villages in the Township are Fullarton, Rus­ seldale and Carlingford and all were once busy industrial places. The first is situated near the place where the creek joins the river and it was .in that neighborhood that some of the earliest settlers of the Township took up land. At present Fullarton village is a picturesque hamlet and is surround­ ed by an enterprising farming com- , munity, In the sixties it "was a thriving industrial centre, those in business including: John Buchan, postmaster and general merchant; John Merrifield, hotel keeper; An­ thony Riggs, carpenter; Hamilton & Hugel, shoemakers; -Steele & Pearce, wagon manufacturers; Hy. Merrifield, blacksmith and Dr. Burns, physician. Other early busi­ ness men were William Hunt’ and M. Reynolds. (Anthony Riggs was also a musician qf note and .it was he who organized the first brass band in the vilage. The postoffice was al­ ways a popular gathering place and the people eagerly awaited the com­ ing of the imail. In winter time it was., often delayed owing to diffi­ culties of travel. (Fullarton township was once the home of several important milling establishments. One of the first of these was a sawmill greeted beside the Black Creek, near the place where it flows into the Thames river and a short distance south-west of Fullarton village. Its builder was John Gettler, a native of Alsace- Lorraine and he sawed much of the first lumber used in the Township.1 After this mill had served its time it was demolished and later the Gettlers erected a steam driven grist and sawmill; in Fullarton village. About 1858|Mathew Brogden built a sawmill onltlie bank of the Black Creek, south o4f Carlingford and for. some time carried on a successful business. After ., his death it was leased by the iStundeaven Bros, of Motherwell and was then sold to John Knott of Malahide Township. He erected a flour mill about 1870, across the road from the sawing es­ tablishment and the same water po­ wer was used to operate both. Later g FRANK S. BRUGGER BURIED AT SEAFORTH The remains of Frank S. Brugger manager of the Dessograph firm in Montreal, whose death occurred suddenly from a heart attack when on a business trip to Ottawa, were interred on Monday in the family plot in Seaforth, the funeral taking place from the residence of his mother Rev, T. United grave, before church been an active worker. He was in Edmonton and spent some years in London and Toronto before go­ ing to Montreal, He also served in the Great War. Ten years ago he was married to Miss Thelma Pethjek of Seaforth, who survives him along with three of a family, -in-law, Mrs. Geo. Pethick, A. Carmichael, of Northside Church a service leaving in which officiated at having been Montreal in Mr. Brugger the held the had horn K IDLED BY TRAIN (Struck by a C. N. R. Diesel car with such force that he was pinned under ‘the pilot of the railway ear so that it took several men more than half an hour to extricate him from the wreckage of his motor car, Frank Edye, ;St. Marys farmer, was fatally injured. He died in the Strat­ ford General Hospital a few hours after the crash. Mr. Edye, a 35-year-old teamster and farmer, who lived within a quar­ ter of a mile where the mishap took place, was on his way to St. Marys Junction station at the.time. The fact that the Diesel car from Sarnia to Stratford, was one hour late, is thought to account for tne crash. Mr. Edye crossed over the tracks at this point several times in a day and knew it and tt^ train times well. However a blinding snowstorm may have prevented the man from seeing or hearing the ap- roaching train. CHILBLAINS these have _____ _ ... await fulfilment. The first five were ful- >■ filled during Mary’s life, in the ' earthly life and ministry of her Son, Jesus Cihrist.But the last two await fulfillment 7." God has not yet given Jesufe Christ “the throne of His father David” Nor has Christ yet begun' His reign over Israel; He has not yet taken His everlasting kingdom. The last two prophecies are as im­ mutably certain of fulfillment as were bhe first five. So we look for the second coming of Christ, to take His throne and reign over Israel and this whole world. The angel told Mary plainly that her Son. was to be born not of a human father, but of God Himself, the Holy Spirit. This is butt, one of aeclaring the virgin birth of Christ. It cannot be denied except by deny­ ing tho truthfulness ‘ .......... of God’s Word. When, soon after visited Mary, both their voices to God thanksgiving: and Mary’s song, The Magniiicat, is tho "Mother Song” of this lesson. Mary uttered truths and inspiration this, Elizabeth women lifted in worship and Thieves ente ho sib i The Santa Claus that entered the home of Wesley Revington, Lucan 1 butcher, didn’t have whiskers, and what’s more, he didn’t leave any presents. In fact, he left in haste and only footprints heading north­ ward remained when Mr. Revington decided to investigate the intruder’s presence. Mrs. Revington was awakened at 4 o’clock in the morn­ ing when she heard footsteps in the room. She saw a man prowling across the floor and screamed. Mr. Revington awakened and learning someone had entered gave chase, but the marauder had a lead that car­ ried him out of the "house and away. Provincial ’Constable Ben Milligan Was called and investigated. The burglar had gained entry to the i home through a side door which ! had been unlocked with a key. Noth­ ing was stolen. Why Work? Foreman (to small son of Work­ man Who had met .with an accident) “When will your dad bo fit for work again?” ’Small Boy: “Cant’ say for certain but it won’t be for a long time” Foreman: “What make’s you think that tie wasn’t hurt seriously.” Small boy is set in.” ’Caus’d compensation ion _ . „ ... been for the past five years, a cash deficiency on expend­ itures over revenue of $300,00'0,000 annually. The public debt of Canada in the past five years has increased $1,- 500,000,000. The entire cost of the Great War to the Dominion including demobilization was only $1,700,000,- ■0'00, so that ip another year we will have spent as much as the Great War cost us.” Let it be known, Canada cannot'borrow 'her way to permanent prosperity. (Further, the most acute financial problems exist in the municipalities. And then there are the provinces!And - - - And And Will ’Canadians not wake u'p? ******** then the chUrcheS! then corporations! then individuals! HE DIDN’T BELONG Caesar was making one of his visits to the Quiet Folks’ Ver­ andah. All fall he spent an occasional half hour pn this same ver­ andah preening himself or something like that. After he had prettied himselfl by many lickings and scratchings to suit the high­ est peak of dog fancy he would visit Various stores and shops and sniff quizzically about backdoors of the village householders. After every visit to the Quiet Folks’ verandah, Mrs. Quiet Folk was re­ quired to “go over” the scene of the Caesar’s toilet making with mop and broom? meanwhile “thinking many things” like Queen Dido of unhappy memory. Caesar belonged to a good neighbor and for that reason his visits passed with an occasional complaint but on the whole in a spirit of broad toleration. /Last Saturday Adolphus, the pure bred bull terrier owned ibyi the Quiet Folks was observed sitting up and taking notice of Caesar’s toilet proceedings. There was no wagging of the Irish tail. There was no gurgling of "When Irish Eyes Are (Smiling. ” By no manner of means. Instead there’ was an expression of deep contemplation on the terrier face. Finally thought ripened into action and Adolphus approached the visitor with, a look that might have been seen on the face of Wel­ lington as he observed Napoleon at Waterloo. ’Caesar was not an adept in psychology and interpreted the advance of Adolphus as a friendly gesture, and rolled over on his back in merry sport. It was hero that be was in error. Adolphus seized .him by the leg in a crunching bite to which was added a vicious shake that brought forth a series of whines and whimpers and growls and howls that filled the village with distress. Adolphus tempoited biting with mercy, released his grip and Caesar “lit out” for hqmo yelping and limping with no self respect or pleasure left in life. ’ All this because he was not minding his own business, because he was loafing and especially because he was where he did not be­ long. We pass on this observation to some humans that we know. Sme folki never learn the difference between mine and thine till a sharp bite quickens brain and conscience. I A purplish tinge to the skin with intense itching of the part, followed by a blister with severe pain, the blister breaking down later into an open sore which is slow to heal— that is a chilblain. ■Chilblains do not endanger life but they destroy happiness and may even ruin tempers at 'Christmas time. The feet suffer most fre­ quently; often the hands are af­ fected and sometimes the ears. Chil­ blains happen as a result of poor cir­ culation in the parts affected, ■Children who' are in poor health are frequent’ victims. This may be due to defective circulation which accompanies a low stap,dsa*’d*’<^f nu- (The floors of stove-heated houses aiV usually cold. This is particu­ larly1 true of the kitchen which 'has no cellar or an unheated cellar be- The housewife who spends her time standing on cold likely to .'have chilblains, shoes and tight stockings with the circulation in the so predispose to chilblains. a steam engine was installed,. as..and. .vitality: mills wpyp doinsr a e-reat business. 1 .'mi.-. <=trmills were doing a great business, and extra power was needed. John Knott was succeeded by his brother, William, as owner and after a few years he turned it over to his son, Samuel Knott. The latter finally moved to the sold it Willis, By this time -the business what declined owing to from larger centres. Russeldale ■Old-time business men . _ _ . dale included John Wilson, Robert Roy, C. Facey and John Sutton. The early settlers in this part of Fullar- ton included John Cole, William Ro;y, Edward Gill, John Gartrell, G. Roy, William Jameson, Alex Mel­ ville, James Balfour. Douglas Ste­ wart, John Morgan, James Russell, George Balfour, Alex Clarke, Jameson, H. Neal, John McCurdy and Harris and Hawks One of the most these men was John Cole Sr., a na­ tive of England, who came to Can­ ada about 1842 and for some time worked on the Welland Canal which was being built at that time. In 184,5 he went to Fullarton Township and settled on lot 34, North Thames Road. The property is still retained by the Cole family and part of Rus­ seldale was built on land purchased from it. In 1860, John Cole Sr. was appointed treasurer of Fullarton Township and ’held this position un­ til his death in U89I6 at the age of 90 years. He was succeeded by .his son John, who held the same office for 39 years and who recently re­ signed owing to advanced age and failing eyesight. The latter whs in turn succeeded b.yl his son, Earl Cole the ’present treasurer and the third generation to hold the office. This record of members of one family be­ ing treasurers of! a township for 75 consecutive years is outstanding. —London Free Press the grist mill across the road site of the sawmill and then to David Davidson who continued to and Harry operate it. had some- opposition o£ Russel- James Allen, of the Thomas members families, widely known of "Ye’re na gain” Tam?” asked the young fisherman anxiously. “Aye,” replied Tam, -“I’m hame. Ma worm’s no tryin.’ Dr. Wood's NORWAY SYRUP? awa* neath it. muc^r of floors is Tight interfere feet anld Thin slkoes and stockings which al­ low t'he \feet to become chilled the sameVthing. the 'feet warmly for^^nthey perspire exces­ sively and later\^rae chil’lpd. Enough has beeirWGd to indicate the lines of preventiq^ To^ begin with, general attentioiijift^<he en. to the health of the body\ Next comes clothing suited to the] tem­ perature rather than the si Tight shoes and stockings are avoided, and round garters sho not be worn as they may interfere with the circulation. Woollen glov­ es may no.t be in style but they may stilil be needed to keep hands warm. The wrong way to treat cold feet and hands is to hold them close to the .fire or heater. To do so causes a sudden rush of blood into the-parts and this engorgement with blood is undesirable in those who disposed to chilblains. The right way to take shoes or gloves, bathe the hands in cool water and follow this with a good brisk rub, using a coarse bath towel,. In this way, the circulation is improved, the extrem­ ities are made to feel comfortable and no harm is done. People who ate subject to chilblains must not rush to the fireplace or stove when they come in cold. They must keep their cold hands and feet away from the heat. do It is just as bad if d hands are dressed too sasoju tk>. be off the feet or 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 The Danger of Cough Concerning Children In young children a cough or cold Is not a tiling to bo disregarded, as it is often a grave matter, and unless attended to at onco may cause serious trouble. On the first sign of ft cough or cold the mother will find in Dr. Wood’s Norway Pino Syrup just the remedy required. Its promptness and effectiveness in loosening the phlegm is such that tho trouble may be checked be­ fore anything of a serious nature sots in, Children like it; take it,(without any fuss.