HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-01-09, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, JANUARY 9th, 11)30
A PROPHETIC VISION
(Sunday, Jan. 12.—Luke 2
Golden Text
Mine eyes have seen Thy salva.
tion, which Thou hast prepared be
fore the face of all people. (Luke 2:
30, 31.)
A world Emperor issued a decree
affecting every part of his empire,
and at a certain moment in history,
so that two insignificant persons in
his empire, a husband and
should be sure to go from the
where they were living and be
another city some sixty miles
' tant at the time of the birth of
first child. The Emperor, Caesar
Augustus, did not knpw that was
why he issued this decree; nor did
he know that the insignificant hub
band and wife, probably quite un
known to him, were not insignifcant
in God’s sight, but of vast and eter
nal importance in His plans
whole world.
Men think' that they make
and God lets them think so;
is God who makes history, and who
directs men to do His will even
while they are unconscious of any
such direction.
‘‘And it came to pass in those days
that there went out a decree from
Caesar Augustus, that all the world
should be taxed”—that is, the inha
bited. earth,” an expression used in
the New Testament for the sphere of
Roman rule, which then dominated
the world. The Revised Version
translates “taxes” as, “enrolled” and
this meant “every one (going) into
his own city.” The carpenter Joseph,
who was living with his young wife
Mary in Nazareth in the northern
province of Galilee, was a man of
Bethlehem, so Joseph and Mary
must take the*'long journey to the
little town south of Jerusalem, Beth
lehem being “the city of David”
and Joseph being “of the house and
lineage of David.”
Mary was soon to have the mirac
ulously given Babe of whom she had
been told by the angel Gabriel; the
father of this Babe was not her hus
wife
city
i in
dis-
her
for the
history
but it
band, but God Himself, and the vir-
I gin mother had been told that
“therefore also that holy thing which
shall be born, of thee shall be called
the Son of God.”
The Bethlehem Babe “was in the
beginning with God,” and ‘was God’
He was the Creator of the world, and
He was .to become the (Saviour of all
who would believe on Him.
Many centuries before, God liad
predicted through an Old Testament
prophet that Israel’s Messiah, the
Christ of God, should be born in
Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), Caesar
Augustus did not know this, but his
imperial decree sent Mary and Jo
seph
pose
ter.
they
complished that she (Mary) .should
be delivered. And she brought forth
her firstborn son, and wrapped Him
in swaddling clothes, and laid Him
in a manger; because there was no
room for thepx in the inn.”
This second chapter of Luke is
filled with the divinity inspired and
infallible record of precious and
amazing events. Let us note them:
A decree of the Roman Emperor
brings Mary to Bethlehem, where
Christ is born.
The Angel of the Lord announces
to shepherds, keeping watch over
their flocks by night, the birth of
“a iSaviour, which is Christ the
Lord.”
The shepherds hasten to Bethle
hem and find “Mary, and Joseph,
and Babe lying in a
The law of Moses,
scrupulously obeyed
Jesus is brought to
presented to the Lord.
An old man, Simon, who had been
told by the Holy Spirit that he
“should not see death, before he had
seen the Lord’s Christ,” recognizes
the Babe Jesus as the Messiah, and
utters a divinely inspired prophecy.
An aged woman, Anna, recognizes
the Babe Messiah
“to all them that
in Jerusalem.”
Jesus Christ is
the only' true normal child and man
this world has ever known, and “the
child grew, and waxed strong in
spirit, filled with wisdom: and the
grace of God was upon Him.”
to Bethlehem that God’s pur-
should be fulfilled to the let-
"And so it was, that, while
were there, the days were ac-
manger.”
God’s law, is
as the Babe
Jerusalem and
and proclaims this
looked redemption
a normal child—
■ An astounding incident of the
; boy's life when He was twelve years
l old is given in detail: His parents,
L who “lost” Him during a visit to
Jerusalem to observe the Feast of
1 the Passover, find Him again after
three days, “in
in the midst of
liearing them,
questions. And
were astonished at
ing and answers.”
When reproached by His mo
ther, the boy asked a profoundly
searching question: “Wist ye not
that I must be about My Father’s
business?” 'Mary and Joseph pould
not understand the meaning of this.
Aged Simon was given the pro
phetic vision of this lesson. He had
known, loved and served God fox*
many years, “waiting fox* the con
summation of Israel.” When Joseph
and Mary (brought the child Jesus
into the temple, Simon had been led
there by the Holy Spirit, and he
knew that God’s promise to him was
now fulfilled, that he should see the
Christ before he died.
Here is a beautiful picture, and a
wonderful message from the old
man’s lips. He took the little child
up in his arms, “and blessed God,
and said: Lord-, now lettest Thoxx thy
servant depart in peace, according
to Thy word.; Fox’ mine
seen Thy salvation.”
While Christ was the
Israel, He was also the
the world, ^‘prepared before the face
of all people; a light to lighten the
Gentiles, and the glory of' Thy
people Israel.”
Neither Mary noi’ Simon could
know then all that we know now of
God’s plan of salvation, and that
Christ was to save the world from
sin and death by bearing our sins
and dying the death that we deserve
to die. But Simon, did say: “Be
hold, this child is set fox* the fall and
rising again of many in Israel; and
fox* a sign which shall be spoken
against; (yea, a sword shall pierce
through thy owxx soul also) that the
thoughts of many hearts may be re
vealed.
the Temple, sitting
the doctors, both
and asking them
all that heard Him
.His understand
eyes have
Messiah of
Saviour of
If The Liver Is Sluggish
Watch Out For Trouble
One of the principal functions of
the liver is the foxmation of bile
which substance is so essential in
aiding digestion and promoting ab
sorption of nutritive substance de
rived from food.
Lite other organs tlxe liver is fre
quently liable to attack by certain
disorders and diseases.
Neglect of liver trouble is danger
ous and if diseased leads to serious disturbances of the body.
Take Milburn’s Laxa-Liver Pills for that sluggish liver.
CHILD BRAVES SNOW IN BARE*
FEET TO SAVE HOME
MOUNT BRYDGES—Lois Coates,
9-year-old daughter of Leonard
Coates, farmer, two miles east of
here, ran 200 yards in her bare feet
over ice and snow early Sunday
morning to tell hex’ father, engaged
with chores in the barn, that theii’
home was afire. Despite the girl’s
promptness and courageous efforts
to save the house, failed, and the
building, together with furniture and
the winter supply of vegetables, were
destroyed. Mrs. Martha Fisher,
mother of Mrs. Coates, who was con
fined to bed with illness was carried
from' the burning building. No one I
was injured. j
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50 YEARS AGO
January 1S8G
Miss Maggie Winxs, milliner, of
Watford, has been home- spending
her holidays.
Mrs. Hodgson, of Toronto, form
erly of Exeter, is
visiting friends.
On Thursday last
met with a serious
pears .lie was busily
up some lumber when liis hand came
in contact with the saw, severing
one finger from the left hand and
cutting the rest of his hand badly.
Fred Elliott, of Exeter, and Sam’I
Jones, of Crediton succeeded in pass
ing the qualifying examinations for
the civil service. They both wrote
at London.
Mr. Geo. Dyex- has purchased the
property of Mrs. Bayley, on Gidley
Street fox’ the sum of $675.00.
Mr. John Davies, who for the past
number of years has acted as fore
man in the store and tin department
of James Pickard’s establishment
leaves today for Ailsa Craig.
On Tuesday1 night 29th ult., the
house of Mr. Jas. McLean, a farmer
living north of Kippen, was robbed
of two valuable gold watches
thirty dollars, cash.
here at present
Mr, John Brown
accident. It un
engaged sawing
and
. 25 YEARS AGO
Jamiai’y 13, 1011
Mrs. Wm. juauncey is confined to
the house through illness. Mrs.
Dauncey had the misfortune to fall
and sprain her back.
A number1 ofl young people were
very pleasantly entertained by Miss
Louise and Mr. Tom Carling on
Monday evening in honor of their
guest Miss B. Mayhood, of Kingston.
Late on Saturday evening, the very
unexpected demise of Mrs. Henry
Lambrooke took place at theix’ home.
Reeve Taylor entertained the
members of the council and also the
retiring members to an oyster sup
per in Mr. W. J. Statham’s parlors
on Friday evening.
On Wednesday of last week Ber
tha, the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. David Russell, fell and broke
hex* leg while playing with other
children in the snow.
Miss ‘Ellen Browix after three
weeks vacation at hex’ home here re
turned to Detroit to resume hex’ du
ties at nurse.
Messrs. Joseph and Wilbur Lam
brook, of Fort Wayne, Ind., are here
attending
brook.
the funeral of Mrs. Lam-
15 YEARS AGO
January 13, 1931
The 'Y.P.'C.A. club rooms for the
young people of Exeter were forxn-
erally opened and dedicated Monday
evening.
Mr. Edward Fahner, of Stephen,
has purchased the hotel property in
Crediton from Mr. John Mallett.
SOI
Is delicious
Mr. Wm. Reeder, of Crediton, met
with a serious accident on Tuesday
when he became entangled in a belt
while sawing wood. His arm was
fractured and he was otherwise bad
ly injured.
A community laundry was organ
ized at a meeting of the U.F.O,
JOHNSTON—McLEAN
A Christmas Day wedding was
interesting and pretty event at the
home of Mrs. J. B. McLean, Kippen,
when hex’ eldest daughter, Gladys
Carlisle, became the bride of David
Allen Johnston, son of Mrs. John-
■ ston and the late James Johnston,
Kippen. Rev. E. F. Chandler, of
St. Andrew’s church, Kippen', offic
iated. The ceremony took place at
6 p.m., beneath an arch gayly dec
orated with large white wedding
bells. The bride and groom were
attended by a niece and nephew of
the bride, acting' as flowex* girl and
ringbearei’ little Geraldine McLean,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
McLean, Hamilton, and Donald Mc
Lean, young son .of Mr. and Mrs. R.
C; McLean, Waubaushene. The bride
was given away >by her brother, Mr.
R. C. McLean, and the wedding mu
sic was played by Mrs. R. C. McLean
Mr. W. J. McLean rendered, “O
Promise Me.” , The bride was be
comingly gowned in phlox velvet.
Hex’ flowers were beautiful roses.
Hex’ attendant was prettily dressed
in mauve point d’esprit over silk
taffeta. A reception was held after
the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston
left shortly on a honeymoon trip
to Windsor' and points south. The
best wishes of a large circle of
friends is extended to the young
couple, who will reside a mile west
of Kippen. The bride was the recip
ient of many gifts at a miscellan
eous shower held at hex1 home on
Monday night when an address was
read by Mrs. E. McBride and a social
evening enjoyed. Guests from a
distance present at the wedding
were: Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McLean,
Waubaushene; Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
McLean, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. W.
G. -Crawford and Mrs. Grrah Craw
ford, of Ripley and Mrs. Herritage,
Toronto.
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NORRIS—PATRICK
A wedding of interest took place
in istaffa, when Miss Agnes Mayl Pat
rick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil
liam' Patrick, ibecam'e the bride of
Dr. Lancelot Norris, son of John
and the late Mrs. Norris, of Bruce-
field.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr. Reidie, of Cromarty, at
the home of the bride’s parents.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. M. Moore. The bride, who was
given away by her father, was pret
tily gowned in satin on princess lines
long shirred sleeves and high collar.
She wore a pretty; net veil caught
with orange blossoms and carried
Talisman roses,
After the wedding a reception was
held at the bride’s home. Mrs. Pat
rick, mother of the bride, was pretti-.-.,
ly gowned in >brown crepe with/vel
vet trimmingis1. Two friends of the
bride served the wedding dinner,
Misses Hazel Norris and Margaret
Patrich. After the dinner the .happy
couple left for their new home in
Wyoming.
Gifts Presented
An enjoyable time was spent at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. William
Patrick, when the parents and child
ren of school section, No. 10, Us-
borne, (Lumley) gathered in honor
of Miss Agnes Patrick, bride-elect,
who has been on the teaching staff
for some time. They presented"her
with a pair of woolen blankets and
other gifts. Another pleasant even
ing took place at the same home
when about 70 neighbors and friends
gathered to pay honor to Miss Pat
rick when a basket filled with gifts
was carried to her by Ina and Jackie
Butson, dressed as bride and groom.
The play had reached its' climax
There were tears in the eyes of the
audience, for the villian had kidnap
ped the heroine. The hero then came
on the stage to find his sweetheart
gone. Clutching the end of the
table with trembling hands, he cried
out loudly: “She is gone! She is gone
What is left fo’flfier' .
Somewhere in “the
thrill voice of the new salesboy cried
“Peanuts, chewing-gum, ice cream
and chocolates!”
jit;
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