HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-02-25, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE wm*. iwruary go, mt Sunday School Lesson THE NEW COMMANDMENT Sunday, Feb. 28—John 12:20-33; 13:34, 35. Golden Text A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as 1 have loved you, that ye also love one another. (John 13:34). Some people spy that the life of Christ is more important foi’ us than His death. There could not 'be a greater mistake, The message of the whole Bible is that “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world” (Rev. 13i8) left heaven and came tp this earth as a man, not primarily in order to live here, but in order to die. If He had lived as He did for thirty-three years on earth as a .man, then had ascended to heaven without dying, mo> human soul could ever have been saved. Be­ cause He died we have a Gospel of salvation for lost sinners, That Gospel is “that Christ died for our sins according, to the (Scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day accord­ ed the Scriptures" (1 Cor. 15:3, 4). Our lesson brings us to the heart of the earthly and eternal mission of Jesus Christ; His death that we plight live. It was Tuesday of His last week on earth.; three days later He was to be crucified and He knew this. There now came a request of the Lord different from any that had come to Him during His earthly ministry. It was the week of the Passover feast. People came to Jerusalem from all over the world, “and there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast." These Greeks, or Gentiles, sought cut Philip, one of the dis­ ciples and made the request: ‘‘Sir, ■we would see Jesus." Philip told An* drew, and the two disciples brought the message to the Lord. Did His heart rejoice, and did He receive and welcome these Gentiles at once? His heart must have rejoiced— hut He did not receive them. He could not, and 'at the same time be true to the mission His heavenly Father had given Hinn We must never forget that the Son of God came first to Israel as their Messiah and their, divinely and Scripturally promised King, By the Jews’ rejec­ tion of their Messiah and King, cul­ minating in His crucifixion, He 'be­ came the Saviour of the world—of' both Jews and Gentiles, as .many as would receive Him in this age of grace. The comment on the Scofield Re­ ference Bible is valuable: “He does not receive these Gentiles. A Christ in the flesh, King of the Jews, could Ibe no proper object of faith to the Gentiles, though the Jews should have believed on Him as such. For Gentiles the corn of wheat must fall into the ground and die; Christ must be lifted up on the cross and believed in as a sacrifice for sin, as Seed of Abraham, not David (vs. 24, 32; Gal. 3:7-14; Eph. 2:11-13). FREE! BOOK ON HOCKEY A Great Book “How to Be­ come a Hockey Star” by T. P. “Tommy” Gorman, manager and coach of the Montreal “Maroons”, profusely illus­ trated and containing many valuable tips on how to play the game. also AUTOGRAPHED PICTURES of GREAT PLAYERS (mounted for framing) Group Montreal "Maroona*’ Group “Lea Canadians” or individual pictures of l Baldy Northcott ~ Dave Trottier Rusa Blinco Earl Robinson Bob Gracie ' Gua Marker Howie Morenz Johnny Gagnon Wilf. Cude George Mantha • Your choice of the above • For a label from a tin of “CROWN BRAND” or “LILY WHITE” Corn Syrup.—Write on the back your name and address — plainly — and the words “Hockey Book” or the name of the picture you want (one book or picture for each label). Mail the label to the address below. Paul Haynea Marty Barry Pete Kelly Dave Kerr Roy Wortera ‘‘Ace" Bailey Art Lesieur Frank Boucher Marty Burko Alex Levinsky instead of receiving the Gentiles at that time (but we may well Re­ lieve that these very Greeks, with itheir deep interest in Christ, came to accept Hint later as their Saviour) Christ said to His disciples; “The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it albid- eth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit." Christ was ready to die for the sins of the world, both Jews and Greeks. And He went on to tell His disciples that they could follow Him and be His disciples, only if they were ready to lay down their lives also. Paul rejoiced in this truth for all Christians when he declared: “I am crucified with Christ" (Gal. 2:20), The Lord went on to say; “Now is < my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour?" It is proper to give that last sentence as a question, as in the margin of the Revised Version. Then the Lord answers His own question: “But for this cause came I unto this hour.” Instead of asking for deliverance, the Lord prayed: “Father, glorify Thy name." God’s answer was im­ mediate and reassuring; “Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glor­ ify it again." The Lord’s new commandment.to His disciples is our Golden Text “That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye alsa love one another." Are we keeping His new commandment? DO' we love our fellow-Christians with Christ’s own love, so that we would gladly lay down our lives for them? The Lord spoke a word that is often misunderstood and misused. “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me." People often quote that verse as though it meant that if we bear wit­ ness to Christ, talk about Him, hon­ or and glorify Him, all men will be drawn unto Him. We ought to hon­ or and exalt Christ, and ‘bear witness to Him, Pi course, but this is not what He meant here. The explana­ tion is given in the next verse; UThis He said, signifying what death He should die.” His being “lifted up" does not" mean, here, our worship of Him, but His being lifted up on the Cross cf Calvary 'when God laid up­ on Him the sins of the world. (Isa 53:6). ______._____ Church Work Progressing The following was taken from the St. Marys Jour,nal-Ar;gus and will ,be read with interest iby Rev. Mr. Anthony’s many friends. ■One hears a good deal about the hard times that rural*churches have had to make ends meet. It is a de­ pressing story. But all country churches are not alike. The case of the Motherwell and Avonibanik congregations, under the ministry of Rev. James Anthony, has come to our attention. Last week they held their annual meeting. Both charges are small -but they are loyal and ac­ tive. .Reports showed that all the expenditures of the year had been met and there was still a balance in the treasury. The 'work is in good shape and the various church ac­ tivitieswell maintained. At Mother- well the givings averaged $52 a fam­ ily and at |Avonbank about the same. To the Missionary & Maintenance Fund they increased their contribu­ tions ten per cent, over last year. There is no debt .on either church and .both properties are well kept up. The people of the kfotiierwell-Aivon- bank district have had their share of hard-time^, but loyalty to the Church and what it stands for has always had a predominant place in their lives. One scarcely needs to, foe told that the neighborhood is known for being law-abiding, pro­ gressive, and a leader in everything worth while, agriculturally and otherwise. Many of Canada’s lead­ ing sons hail from this fine neigh­ borhood, That new maple syrup is the (best ever, “There is no security without strength."-—iStanley Baldwin *****•»*.. “I wish that I had bought my alfalfa last fall, when the price was low”—(A Farmer. * • # • * * * • Let us be as diligent in making progress as the flood victims are enterprising in making repairs. * ****** * “I did not know the value of a hospital and trained nurses till appendicitis seized, me."—A Sick Man, • ****•«.* The visit of the influenza would not be so bad were it not for the pneumonia and ear trouble it induces. ******** “I did not know how lovely flowers are till I was sick and away from home in the hospital.”—A Patient. ******** “The local paper is-like money from ihome, now that I am 3000 miles away (from Exeter."—An Absent Friend. ******** A SUGGE STION Why not a lending department in cur public library consist­ ing of .carefully selected books and pictures designed to comfort sick children? ******** SHEER MADNESS Hitler and Mussolini would like nothing better than to see London wiped off the map. And some pacifists not a 1,000 miles away believe that Hitler's and Mussolini’s desire is commendable. ******** NOT A FALSE ALARM Alfalfa and red clover seed are likely to be decidedly scarce this spring. Russia is alleged to have bought all the seed she could lay her hands on. • **«**«« HE MEANS BUSINESS For years John Bull has put up with a Jot of nose-rubbing and toe-tramiping. Meanwhile he has ibeen doing some thinking; Just now he announces that he is investing $7,5,00,000,000 that he may maintain the blessed privilege of attending to> his own business. Be Particular PURITS FLOUR Best for all your Baking PF236 A Real Fish Story In a letter from Mr. Everett Haist to his sister, Mrs. Emmery Faforner, of Crediton, the following event is described: M.r. Haist, -who, is now holidaying in Miami, Florida, states that he, with a party of men from Boston and New York, chartered a boat for a day’s excursion of deep sea fishing. Fortunately he was given first chance in fishing, k After the hook was baited with a fish about eight inches long, by the captain of the boat, he wag instructed to sit in a chair in the rear of the boat and try his luck. After a short space of time he felt rather a heavy tug on his line, and to his surprise was unable to land .his catch single-handed. With the aid of the captain and mate, after forty-five minutes strug­ gle, they landed what is called a sail fish weighing fifty pounds. On reaching shore a large crowd gathered to see this unusual catch. Among the crowd was an Edmonton news paper reporter w'ho was very, anxious to take a picture of the lucky fisherman and his big catch. The reporter said they always try to' get the names of any Canadians who are fortunate in making such unusual catches. Mr. Haist also' intimated that foe intends having the monster treated by a taxidermist and shipped home. EDWARD5BURG CROWN BRAND CORN SYRUP THE FAMOUS ENERGY FOOD » A product of The CANADA STARCH COMPANY Limited Toronto ts WEDDED HALF CENTURY February 9 th was the golden wedding, day of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Campbell,, Mitchell residents now spending the winter in Florida with a gon, Harry. Mr. Campbell was mayor of Mitchell in 1910, to 1912, and has been a member of the high school board for 30 years. For- 24 years he was superintendent of the United Church Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell both were mem­ bers oE the choir at one time and Mrs. Campbell was a Sunday School teacher. WAKE UP, GENTLEMEN! We take second place to no one in upholding' the- honour and integrity of our 'Ontario judges. Yet we cannot blink the fact that their- services come high, if the following clipping from the London Free Press gives us the facts: “Legislature astounded as 1914 fig­ ures quoted. 'Commission ate $6,019 in food; smoked cigars •worth $1,086; spent $519 on newspapers and $'676 in cab fare,” Com­ ment is unnecessary. The foregoing facts are simply damnatory. ******** SMALL POTATOES Word comes that the municipality served fay Dr. Dafoe, of quin­ tuplets fame, is doing its worst to have the doctors salaTy as M. O. H. deduced Iby about 50 per cent, Ummm! Can you beat it? Apart from his services as the iM. O. H. the famous doctor has brought more money into that municipality than any other one man or agency we know of. Thanks be, all rural folk are not of the kidney served by the famous doctor. Let’s hope that 'Canadians will not allow a business boom to- develop. Business with some persons and in some groups is defin- ately better. Of that there is no room for doubt. At the same time many, business men find merchandising difficult because if the uncertainty in men’s minds and the inevitable ihand-to-mouth methods that must be adopted. Further a great many individuals and a great many groups have not found carrying on much easier than it was .in 1935. Indeed, these are first-rate times for most of us to content ourselves 'with doing a little better what we already can do fairly Well. ******** BETTER “Your town is stepping right along” a caller in our office re­ marked. “That new1 supply of water is the very best. That in itself is a big advance. Those newly arranged fronts in many of the stores smack of attractiveness and convenience. I notice that two of your big stores are undergoing -a good deal of modernizing. .This smartening up must speak of good times?" And he was correct in his impressions. Merchants tell us that less credit is being asked, while a large number of old debts are being paid. ******** CUB PREFERENCE Rinks and big hockey matches serve a good purpose, we are well "aware, but when it comes to real fun commend us to an evening .'game of hockey on a big pond in a farmer’s iback field. We saw one the other evening. Farmer lads and lassies for miles around had assembled for an evening’s spoirt. The clear sky and a moon that knew its business made visibility the very best. On the shore of the pond a huge bonfire gave the resting skaters warmth and sug­ gested the camp fires of other days. But the shouts and laughter of those folk on the ice! The putok was here, there, everywhere, only occasionally finding rent in the nets. For a good hour the contest went on and then a half hour’s skating, some figure skating being carried on and then adjournment to the basement of a neighboring church for sandwiches and cake and coffee. A night’s fun! “Well rather!" As our friend of “the better ’ole notoriety would say, “If you knows of anything better, go to it." ****♦’*»♦ THIRD GENERATION TO ENTER MINISTRY ALMiONTE, Feb. 9.—Robert Mc- Lauchlin prominent in, local rugiby and basketball circles and active in young people’s work and boys’ camps, was today accepted by the .presbytery of Renfrew as a candi- 'date for the ministry of the United Church of Canada, upon the recom­ mendation of t'he official board of Trinity .church here, of which his father, Rev. Andrew McLauchlin, is the minister. He is thus the third generation of ministers to serve in the Bay _ of Quinte conference of the United church. A notable circumstance is that his grandfather, Rev. J. Wesley Down, now of Exeter, began his work as a Bible Christian minister, his father as a methodist minister and he begins in the United church .in which al! three as a result of changes brought about by church unions of 1884 and 1925 now come. T(HE LATE JOHN D. COLE John D. Cole, of Russeldale pass­ ed away at his home early Monday morning following an illness of about a week. Mr. Cole, who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John D. Cole, was born on the same farm where his death took place on June* 2, 1849. He was a farmer and well-known throughout the district. Mr. Cole had acted as township treasurer for a period of 38 years, prior to his retirement in 1934. He was identified with- the Mt. pleasant United Church and was a member of the Chosen Friends’ Chapter, Rus­ seldale Lodge. Sixty-fout years ago < foe was married, his wife having pre­ deceased ihim by eleven years. He leaves to mourn their loss four sons Arthur, of Mt. Pleasant; John, Van­ couver; Wilbur and Earl at ’home; three daughters, Mrs. Lila Cole, of Toronto; Mrs. George Ross, and Mrs. David Hanson, Mitchell. There, is also' one sister, Mrs. Sarah Haw­ key, of Weiser, Idaho, 11 grand­ children and one .great grandchild. The .funeral was held on Wednesday with service at the house at two o’clock. Interment was made in Roy’s cemetery. Mr. Bernard iS'haw is a past-mas­ ter at ready iretort. A yOung woman sitting next to him a dinner remark­ ed: ‘“What a wonderful thing is youth.” “Yes—and what 'a crime to' waste it on children,” G. B. S. replied, sagely. No Happiness In the Home When the Mother Is Sick The tired, worn out mother cannot make a happy home if she is sick and worried by the never ending household duties. She gets run down and becomes nervods and irritable, downhearted and discouraged, can’t rest at night, and gets tip in the morning as tired aS when She Went to bed. t Women suffering in this way will had in Milburn’s IL & Nr Pills & remedy with which to recuperate their health, build tip the run down system, and bring back their bodily Vigor. HEALTH HERVE Pll^ A CRUEL JOKE Foi- many months things have been going badly with Spain’s house-keeping. Like most wise people some of Spain’s neighbors have 'been saying “Spaini got into this muddle, let her get out of it the way1 She got into it. The person who' attends to his own business has an all day job." But .-n-ot so with all iSpain’s neigh­ bors. For some time before the trouble took the shape of actual civil war, two factions in Europe had been bidding for Spanish in­ fluence. When the war actually broke out these outsiders supplied arms and men and money wherewith to carry on the strife. Mean­ while the other nations of Europe declared themselves in favor of allowing (Spain to> settie her own affairs. These good nations talked and talked and talked and made demonstrations and all that sort of thing, 'with the avowed Intention of leaving the Spanish quarrels to the .Spaniards, .but that was all they did, the nations actually participating in Spanish matters, apparently knowing that talk was all that they had to provide against, til the point came when one of the interfering nations saw that it was sure to prevail. Just at this point there took place a big talk fest among all the nations of Europe favouring non-interference in Spanish matters, the two- biggest meddlers sitting down to the' discussion with sol­ emn faces but with their tongues in their cheeks. They had milked the Spanish cow, and that was all they cared about, They had wop the day and didn’t care a rap for all the talk and solemn agree­ ments tliat might be reached. Has the whole thing been another of those solemn jokes that make it difficult for plain folk to be­ lieve that there is such a thing as .national frankness Of honor. BROTHER AND SISTER DIE TWELVE HOURS APART Twelve hours after the death of her brother, Miss Mary Meagher died in Lucan on Tuesday, February 16th, at the age of 49. Her death re­ sulted from an accident five weeks ago- in which -MisB Meagher broke several rilbs. The brother, one of the oldest resi­ dents of Biddulph Township, John Meagher, lot 29, concession 11, died Monday at his home. He was in his 80th year. Mr. Meagher was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Edward Meagher. He spent all his life in Eiddulph. He was a member* of the Roman Catholic Church and of the Holy Name (Society. Surviving are one brother, James, cf Toronto; two sisters, Mrs. H. J/ Coffey, Whit­ by; and Eliza, at home. The double funeral was held on Wednesday ■morning at 9.30 o’clock to St. Pat­ rick’s Church where requiem .high mass was gung. Interment was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. ---------(-------— CRANDEBOYE DISTRICT WOMAN IS 96 YEARS OLD Living quietly and serenely at the home .of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ernest Williams, on No. 4, Highway just north of Clandeboye is Mrs. William Williams, who is in her 96th year. Mrs. Williams is possess­ ed of good eyesight and hearing, and has an intelect that persons many years younger would foe proud to possess. The only survivor of a family of three is her son, F. A. Wil­ liams, late of London. She is a mem­ ber of the United Chuirch which she attends fairly regularly in fine wea­ ther. (She relates many interesting stories of the early years of her life. Her husband predeceased her sev­ eral years ago. Dykes-Hardie One of the prettiest winter wed­ dings was solemnized recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hardie of Granton, when their eldest dau­ ghter, Mary T., was united in mar­ riage to Floyd S. Dykes, eldest son of >Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dykes, of pros­ pect Hill. The wedding march was played -by Mrs. Robert S. Hardie, of Granton. The winsome bride en­ tered the drawing-room with hex­ father, who gave her in marriage. The ceremony, which took place be­ fore an arch of pink and white car­ nations centred with a white wed­ ding bell, was performed by Rev. L, Harvey. The bride chose a wedding gown of white triple sheer chiffon over satin made on -princess lines, floor length with high neckline. She wore white satin slippers trimmed with silver. Her only ornament was a bracelet brought by her uncle, Wm. Hardie from Ireland. She wore a coronet of orange blossoms and buds caught on- the sides with baby rib­ bon tied in lovers’ knots and carried a bouquet of pink foriarcliffe roses. The bridesmaid was Amelia Hardie only sistex- of the bride, who was dressed in pink imported silk net and wore silver sandals. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations and on her dress she had a throat spray of pink and white carnations. Little Pat Hardie nephew of the bride, dressed in white, as ringbearer, carried the ring on a pink crepe cushion. The groomsman was Wil­ bur Dykes, 'brothel- of the groom. During the signing o,f the register Miss Mabel Dykes, sister of the groom, sang very sweetly, “I Love You Ti-uly." Aftei» the ceremony the wedding party consisting o:f the relatives, went to St. Marys for the wedding dinner. The bride donned for trav­ eling a black and white dress made on bolero style, trimmed with Amer­ ican lace, a Hudson seal coat and little black straw hat and carried a snakeskin bag. After a honeymoon in Toronto and Buffalo' Mr, and Mrs. Dykes will live on the groom’s farm near Prospect Hill. 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