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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-03-12, Page 2THURSDAY, BIARCH 12, 1036 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE 11, JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES TO PRAY .Sunday, Mauch 15.—Luke Golden Text If we ask anything according to His will. He heareth us. I John 5:14 It has often been noted that the Bible never explains prayer, or de­ fines it, or defends it. The Bible simply takes prayer for granted: it. assumes prayer as something that $11 humanity will understand. Pray­ er js a keynote throughout the Scrip­ tures. Jesus Christ prayed. “And it came to pass that as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord teach’us io pray”. Think of the privilege of watching the Lord Jesus Christ in prayer! Whether>He was praying at this time 4ileptly\ cr aloud, we are not told. But ve are given more than one of His actual prayers in other parts of the Gospels. Of one thing we may be sure; our Lord prayed as no others have ever prayed. Yet He was eternally the Son of God, being Himself a member of the Godhead, one with the Father from all eternity, and ^haring His glory (John 1:1; Phil. 2:6). Yet no only during His earthly lifetime and ministry, but even today in glory, We iind the aviour praying without ceasing. “He ever liveth to make intercession” (Heb. 7:25). The great English teacher, Charles H. Spur­ geon, once said: “Whether we like it or not, asking is the due of the Kingdom; a rule never to be altered in any one’s case. God has not relax­ ed the rule for Jesus Christ, the eld­ er brother. If the royal and divine Son of God cannot be exempted from this rule of asking that he may have you and I be relaxed it be? If by asking, ing, I beg ly vital prayer is.” Our Lord answered His disciples’ request. “When ye pray say, Our Father which art in Heaven.” So prayer is conversation between chil­ dren and their father. Dr, Schofield has a. revealing note on this passage in. Luke: “The believer is a child of God through the new birth. The clear revelation of this fact at once estab­ lishes the reasonableness of prayer; a reasonableness against which the argument from the apparent uni­ formity of natural law shatters it­ self. God is more than a Creator, bringing a universe into being and establishing laws for it; more than a decree-maker, determining future events by an eternal flat. Above all this is the divine family for whom the universe with its laws exists.” ’ Jt has been well said, that “God is not a Force, but a Father.” But we are praying to “Our Fa­ ther which art in Heaven.” So He is a heavenly Father. Heaven in His •home, not earth. ’‘For as the hea­ vens are higher than the earth, so are My? ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts said God long before (Isa. 55:9). W.e recognize three glorious facts albqpt God as we offer the Lord’s Prayer. He is our Father. He dwells in heaven, and is our heaven­ ly Father. And he is holy—“Hal­ lowed be Thyi name” His interests became our interests so we continue in this prayer: “Thy kingdom Icome. Thy will be done, as.in heaven, so in earth.” In Godfs kingdom, under His reign, all is as it should be. He makes no mistakes; His wisdom and. power and love are perfect and' infallible. The greatest blessing that can never come to this earth will be ‘kingdom comes. But-God encourages about any and' every own, smallest, as well as greatest, so we may? ask Him without fear: “Give us day by day our daily bread’ That means turning to Him for the meeting of all our needs. Nothing that is important to us is unimpor­ tant to God. Our spiritual life, as well as our bodily, is to be brought to Him, so we continue:; “And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us.” How can we ask! God to forgive us if we refuse to forgive some one who has wrong­ ed us? Manyi years later the apostle John wrote by inspiration: “If we confess our sins. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness? There can be no full confession of sin if we are harboring resentment and. unforgiveness toward another. Temptation may mean testing and knowing our own weakness, we may well ask God to “lead us not into tenfptation (testing); but deliver us from evil,” God is abundantly able to deliver us from any and all evil: He wants us to ask Him, and trust Him, to do this. The Lord then gave two parables on prhyer. The first showed that God wants us. to continue steadfastly, per­ sistently in prayer. Hven a human friend may give us what we ask him for if we keep on asking: how much more our divine Friend, God. People sometimes pray, and com- tinuo the prayer for a while, and i cannot expect the rule to in our favor. Why should you may have everything and nothing without ask- youi to see how absolute- A human father would not give his child a stope if asked tor bread, oi* a serpent if asked for a fish, or a scorpion if asked for an egg. Yet human fathers are far from perfect; they may be mistaken or even sin­ ful. But if they give good gifts to their children, how much more our heavenly Father!. The best way to learn to pray is by praying. And prayer is the best thing we can do. Dr. A- C. Dixon once said: ‘’When we rely upon or­ ganization we get what organization can do; when we rely on education, we get what education can do; when we rely on eloquence, we get what eloquence can do; and so on. Nor am I disposed to undervalue any of these things in their proper place.. But,” he added impressively, “when we rely upon prayer we get what God can do.” School Reports WINCHELSEA PUBLIC SCHOOL The following is the report of the Senior Room of Winchelsea Public School for the month of January and February, Pupils were examined in all subjects. V—Marion Pooley 83; Johnny Johns 79; Clarence Ford 77; Hazel Johns 77; Gladys Skinner 75; Elgin Skinner 74; Clayton Herdman 72; Audrey Fletcher 61; Ina Ford 54. iSr. IV—Ethel Pooley S3; Margar­ et Miners 80; Billy Brock 75; John Miners 70; Alvin Murray 66. Jr. IV—'Grahaim Bell 84; Bessie Johns 69; Jean Davis 67; Mildred Veal 63; Doris Elford 62; Lois Prance 50. L. McCulloch, teacher Junior Room Sr. Ill—Ethelene Johns Pooley 75; Eilene Johns jorie Fletcher 71; Laurie 64; Doreen Coultis 63. Jr. Ill—Leona Coward 85; Myra- line Murray 7’9; Burdene Clarke 65; Isabel Cooper 64; Donald Brock ab­ sent. 2nd Class—Grace Brock. 79; Car­ man Herdman 78; Shirley Murray 7 4; Shirley Coultis 63; Dennis nish 62; Bobby Coleman 5 6. 1st—'George Kellett. Jr.—'Annie Elford 8'4; John ten 77; Lois Coward 70. Pr.—‘Marion Murch, Murray GREENWAY (Too late for last week) Mts-. Fred1 Steeper .has returned home after spending a few weeks with her parent® Mr. and Mrs. R, Hutchljison, of parkhill. Mrs. Hutch­ inson has recovered from her illness. Mr, and Mrs. C. H. Curts celebrat­ ed the 40th anniversary of their wedding last week. Congratulations. Miss Nahtalie Hutchinson was home from school last week on ac­ count of measles. J. Hotson and Willis were in Lon­ don on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harmer en­ tertained. the young folk to a dance on Friday evening. Music was pro­ vided by the Romphf orchestra. Our radio fans enjoyed the broad­ cast from King Edward VIII on Sun­ day morning. Miss Adah McGregor was operated on for appendicitis in London and Thursday. We are glad to hear the operation was successful. Very, bad weather and road con­ ditions interfered with the attend­ ance at the United Church oyster supper last Thursday, evening. But those who braved the elements re­ port a good supper and. program which was presided over by Mr. W. T. Ulens in the absence of Rev. J. B. Moore. He was forced to return home after going- eight miles on the Blue Water Highway. Proceeds were $35.00. Billy Keown, who lives with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Curtis stepped a darning needle that ran into foot. In removing it, it broke and part remained in his foot. The whole community attended the funeral of the late Mr. W. Hay- ter in the Anglican church on Satur­ day. The sympathy of all is extend­ ed to the relatives. The1- annual day of prayer service was held in the Anglican Church on Friday, afternoon Steeper and Mrs. presiding. Mrs. gave the address, offered by Mrs. Wilmer McLinchey, and. Miss S. Young, ruthers- and- Mrs. G. duiet with Miss Maud Hodgins at the organ. Mrs. W. Mellin and Mrs. Goodhand received the offering which amounted, to $1.40. T. H, McCALLUM CELEBRATES 83RD BIRTHDAY T. M, McCallum. who operated a tanning business in Exeter for 37 years and 'who is now living retired in Landon, celebrated his 83rd birth­ day recently. He was born in Hawkiville, Waterloo County, and was engaged in tihe tanning business for nearly half a century. His first visit to London was in 1872 when he worked for Hyman Tannery. He later went to Exeter, where he start­ ed his own firm. He was* twice reeve of. Exeter, Retiring from busi­ ness 22 'years ago, he went to Lon­ don, making his home with his son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and George M. Willis. Mrs. up- 77; Irene 715; Mar- Stephen Cor- Bat- 1 when God’s on liis off with Mrs. Garfield J. H. McGregor Angus McIntosh and prayer was Gardiner, Mrs. Mrs. Sherritt Mrs. J. Car- Steeper sang a J. Ste­ phen, Mildred Miller, Shirley Brock, Patricia Johns. M. McGugan, teacher Maida Roy Clare ) us to tell Him need of our REPORT S. S. 12, USBORNE Whalen School February Exams. Sr. IV—Jean Ogden 89; Morley 88; Gerald Hern 62; Hodgson 56; Bill Ogden 55. Jr. IV—Cecil Squire 70; Hazelwood 59; Lorraine Dobbs 44; Sr. Ill—Eunice Parkinson 60. Jr. Ill—'John Rodd 80; Marie Dobibs 68; Billy Morley 63; Erlma Jaques 60. 2nd—(Harry Squire Hodgson 7 0. iSr. I—Ola Morley Rodd 82; Glenn Dobbs Hodgson 68; Joe Dobbs 50; Bobby Jones 40; Alton Dobbs 36. Pr.—'Gladys Jones, 75; Tom Dobbs 60; Eveleen Dobbs 60. Total enrolment 26. In tihie model contest, ending Feb­ ruary 14; Billy Ogden’s, sail boat and Glare Hazelwood’s dutch wind­ mill were particularly good. Gerald Hern and. John Rodd aso submitted worth while models. H. Vincent Elliott, teacher REPORT S. S. NO. 3, STEPHEN The following is the report of S. S. No. 3 Stephen for the months of January and February. . Sr. IV—'Ruby Preszcator 76.66; Edward Triebner 64.93; Irene Johns 54.9. jr. IV—Clifford Jory. 81.7; Preszcator 69.33; Ilene Jory Harry Pea-kins 50.26*. f ' Sr. Ill—(Shirley Preszcator Fred Glanville 33.07***. Jr. HI—Winston Shapton James Willis 72.15; Doris Hill 56*; Ola Johns 46*. 2nd Class—Lome Preszcator 71.- 07; Doris Penhale 64.76*; Kenneth Preszcator 63.07; Donald Dearing 40.61***; Betty Perkins 32.76****. 1st Class—Mary Willis 69.42; H. Glanville 57.14*; Wilmer Preszcator '56.28; Edward Perkins 50.85**. Pr. J ory., sons, kins, ville, 71; Kenneth 84; Marion 70; Reymond Calvin 62.13; 87.69; mrs. james mcintosh The death occurred on .Saturday at her residence in Seaforth, follow­ ing a stroke of.paralysis two weeks ago, of Mrs. McIntosh, formerly Eli­ zabeth Turnbull, a well-known and highly esteemed resident, at the age of 84 ytears. .She was married over 60 years ago, to the late James Mc­ Intosh, of MicKillop. They settled on a farm on the second concession of the same township, retiring in 1913 to (Seaforth, where Mr. McIntosh died three years later. Surviving five sons. LONG HOLIDAY AHEAD FOR SOME C. I. PUPILS Students in lower, middle and per school who obtain standing on them year’s -work Will have a nice long summer vacation, for this year the department examinations com­ mence on June 10. All classes must be 'completed before that date. Middle and- (Upper school finals' will start the examination program with Greek on June 10, Two two and half'hour papers 'will be written daily and the final test will be held on June 216. Lower school examin­ ations begin with French on Thurs­ day, June 18, and the following day the entrance class tests will be held. •Following the precedent set some years ago iby the department of edu­ cation there 'will be no fees for .can­ didates. Those who wait until after the closing date to make application for the test will be fined $1, the cus­ tomary ’charge. (Middle and upper school graduates obtaining their certificates of ap­ proval of the' year’s 'work will be permitted to enter university, but if they want to apply for a scholar­ ship the department examinations must be 'written and upon these re­ sults will depend their official standing. These 2 groups must have more than 66 per cent, of the marks of their year’s, work'. Entrance class students are recommended; following the approval of the principal, the entrance class Iboard, which includes representatives of four secondary schools, the1 school superintendent and the public and separate s'chool inspectors. PARKHJILJL—George Vana'lstine is seriously ill at London Hospital with pneumonia; R. Haskett fell on the ice and is. under the doctor’s care; Mrs. N. Jackson received word that her daughter, Mrs. William Dicken­ son, is seriously ill at Coopertown, N.Y.; W. <C. Fry, of Fort Erie has Seen transferred to- tdi'e local branch of the 'Canadian Bank of Commerce as ledgerkeeper in place of Ken Hicks -who resigned and went to To­ ronto where he has .gone into busi­ ness. CHEVROLET GIVES YOU ALL SIX! (1) Hydraulic Brakes.. (2) Solid Steel Turret Top Body by Fisher ... (3) Valve-in-Head Engine ... (4) Knee- Action on Master De Luxe Models . (5) Fisher No-Draft Ven­ tilation ... (6) Safety Glass throughout. NEW HORTICULTURAL HEAD LETTER BOXJ. B. Spencer, B.S.A., of Ottawa, was elected President of the Ontario Horticultural Association at the 30th "convention of the 'Association held recently at .Toronto, ( No .man in Canada is more worthy of this honor for .he has devoted his life and tal­ ents- to the betterment of Canadian horticulture andi agriculture. .As ; a successful horticulturist and expert agriculturist, author, and trained newspaper man, Mr. Spencer has never spared himself in the interests •'pertaining to‘ horticulture and agri­ culture. IFor several years he has been an officer ‘of the Ontario Horticultural Association, is a past president of the Ottawa Horticultural Society, a member of. the Canadian Society of. of Technical Agriculturists, a grad­ uate of Ontario Agricultural College and is an active member of the Fed­ eral District Commission, Ottawa. He is also famouls as a rose grower, and in community circles lias given mu'ch practical advice on the grow­ ing of trees- in city streets. He was secretary and editor of the Domin­ ion Government agricultural commis­ sion which studied the various phas­ es of production; curing and market­ ing of bacon in Denmark and in the United Kingdom. His report, toge­ ther with other ' bulletins the are 1228 Calumet, Ave, Detroit, Mich. Feb. 23, 1936 The Exeter Times-Ad^ocate Dear (Sir,— The only bright spot, in this cold weather we are having, is the happy memories we iliave of the Old Boys” and Old Girls’ Reunion last July. My mother (Mrs. Arthur Tucker) is from Exeter and even if I didn’t come fom there originally,. the grand friendly people there sure made me feel that I’d always find a real happy welcome there. I only wish I had coming this year, be something swell to. I just want you much I appreciated everything, was something I’ll never forget. Mother was saying the other day* that it would be nice if it could be held every five years and have alL the folks, that are away from Exe­ ter, donate so much toward the ex­ pense. I’m sure it would be a plea­ sure for each and every one of them and that way it wouldn’t be so much on. those at home. This is just a sug­ gestion and we’d, be more than glad to hear from some of the rest, about it. those fine times would surely look forward. It to to know how IL covering sheep, beef -and wine industries authentic works of reference. Renew Now! Very sincerely yiours Mrs. Herman King (Flora Kink’s daughter) If Sickly and Run Down Build Up Your Health What is _ __ ___ ____asnr- _________ health is a tonic? one containincmron preferred, to build up the shattered system.^nd restore it to full' strength. The reconstructive porOS' of Milburn’s H. & N? Pills, COnt ' ” ---- —------- ■fl required for a run condition of *■ ■do three preparations of iron in an easily dated form, are such that those whose althOKandard is under par will soon recuperate ijfmack their mental and bodily vigor.. Try a few boxes and see how they will help yoa back to health. 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Freight and G Registration Fea only —'Phyllis Preszcator, Donald Doreen Trielbner, Donald Par- Viola Bierling, Howard Per­ Beverley Parsons, Frank Gian- Milton Bierling. t Number in attendance 31; average 20.85. G. B. Francis, teacher REPORT OF S. S. NO. 5, USBORNE The following is the school report for S. ,S. No. 5, Uslborne, for the months of .January and February. Those marked with an asterisk have been away for one or more examina­ tions. Sr, IV—Laverne Heywood 78. Jr. IV—Iva Fisher 86; Shirley Gregus 77; Lloyd Webber 63. ISr. Ill—Nola Perkins 84; Pauline Godbolt 7'5; Raymond Heywood 69; Jack Westcott 61; Norman Johns 48; Jr. Ill-—iShirley Moir 77; Marion Kernick 58. 2nd Class-—,:iMarie Heywood Gordon Johns1 75. 1st Class—'Marjorie Johns *!Lof« Ford 76; Kenneth Frayno I *DonaId Jeffery 70; Wilbur Ker­ nick 67. then grow faint-hearted or discour-1 Pr.—--Glenn Fisher, Jack Heywood, aged because the answer does not. Norma Moir, Doris Westcott, Marion come. 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