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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1908-10-22, Page 2CURRENT TOPICS. Jack Frei. Cs coming is to be her- alded hereafter by a Sherlock Holmes i,istruutent, devised by one Lucien Byppee;ite kernel of Paris. The insent:en is au application of the wet and dry thermometer for indicating coming frost. It is con- e,tructed on the principle that. frust Il caber d by the cooling of the at- mosphere, which takes place at night when the point of dew is be- low zero. On a board the two thermometers, being the dry and the wet, are fixed. A sc...:dnle is provided, divided by horizontal line%, corresponding tee the grada- tions of the dry thermometer. A hand moves in front of the schedule, which is adapted to be moved by a knob The point of the hand moves over a scale which is arc shaped and corresponds with the gradations of the wet thermometer. nary in bygone ages to brand with a hot iron for identification both The schedule is divided into three slaves and prir:oners. It is possible zones, which are painted in differ- that when made a prisoner for his ent colors. At the foot. end of the Master's sake the prison mark was board is a tcnk filled with rain or branded with a white hot iron into other lime free water. Into this a his flesh. Or there inay be another explanation, ditf}wlt to accept be - wick is immersed and envelopes the l cause of its seeming incredibility. There exists a tradition that the impression of the spear in the Mas- ter's side and THE PRINT OF THE NAILS NOBLEST KIND OF MANHOOD A Loyal Heart and a Burning Affection for God and for All Humanity 1 bear in my body the inarks of side every theory, there are three the Lord Jesus. -Val. vi. 17. marks which speak ever with undy- Among all the men whore the ing and majestic eloquence and world counts great few rank higher which interpret St. Paul in such than the .apostle Paul. }oras- manner that net a single one of the "The Bingham Street School, successes he has won. If he travels much as a man, by his influence, race but will how in reverent ad- explained Jimmy. "We always call about Europe with a juvenile ardor vols uplifts and inspires us, and turas nitration. them the Rings. which is the envy of other men of much as he actually becomes a con- The first mark : He lived with the "Football?" remarked Mrs. Lee, ', h age, and if he has never before scions power for good in our daily high and in view that he might do is little duubtfu:ly. "Isn't that a shown such ifamiable, philosophical life, he wins both our interest and velup the noblest kind of manhood very dangerous game, Jimmy t shown equanimity there is a vera good rea- our affection to such an extent that -the, manhood of the Lord Jesus- .IimmJ, looked scared, but his fa - son for it. The King of England even the seemingly little things of and that then he might bestow the Hier settled. 1 think we'd better has become a rich man, he has paid his life take on for us a serious im- (benefit of that manhood upon his ret him try it for a while," he said, has debts. portance. Many have wondered fellow man.and Jimmy brightened up I what he meant when ho said that The second nark : Branded upon "I' marksll he bore in his body the arks of him was the sturdy steadfastness the Lord Jesus. s hick characterizes his whole life You are aware that it was costo- I to the very end. erg g jTHE KING IS DEBT FREE •"..i-t-'-4•i-t-t4.4-t.t.1'+-4 •. ti• -i -I-; 1 i l i i l i f l l'M Mi -1 FADS AND FA.vtrIF:S. t� The ribbou craze still increases. Taupe is the, ruling Betide in hats. Satin has the greatest vogue in Ps history. Peart and crystal beads have re- turned to favor. Half the new silks for general v;ear are taffeta. New velvets show a tendency to- ward fruit shades. nearly all winter coats show a short waisted effect. Crepe de chine is ono of the prin- cipal fabrics of ter year. YOUNG FOLKS b00000000asooca000 �° A DANGEROUS GAME. "We're going to have a football team this fall, and I'm going to bo fe11-back :" said Jimmy, proudly, ut supper. "We're going to play the 13i.,gs." "The who i" asked his father. FRENCH MUTER fi.11'S TI1.1T 11 1%111' III; 11 11 %I'1'1'. PDebt That Queen ietoria riled on Shuutet.•rs .All Paid .Nutt. King Pelw•ard's good spirits, says a French wr.ter, are not to he ex- plained merely by the diplomatic " need n unlfurn, he an- King Edward was reared in a full felt hat is corning again pounced. "A jersey, and shoes, school Prince strict economy. Nix fa to its own for winter wear. and punts." thee, I rince Albert, sprung from :1 Street skirts are but a trifle long - Mrs. Leo yielded the point. "Rut fan►ily ui petty Gorman suverei ii' : than the summer dresses have I know I sha'n't like this game," which was cunipelled to handle +� lieou. she said. money with exec, trained his hut:" Sleeves are longer and flatter and "How does football got" Mr. to thrift. Queen Victoria adopt e1 they closely follow the lines of tho Lee asked, the next evening. nee husband's principles. "Fine:" said Jimmy. "Ono of Instead of saving the revenues of arra. The separate coat of velvet will the fellows tell down to -day and cut the Duchy of Cornwall to forma lir ono of the features of the win - Itis lipthough. Say. father, can capital for her eldest son when he him from squandering this money I buya nose guard t I couldn't cut came of age she hoped to prevent ter. plaid suit or kilted plaid skirt has been adopted by leaders by investing it in land. So she Unlined taffetas . of Paris fashion bought the property of Sandring- of standard col - ham, to -day ono of the King's fa- ors intgood qualiits are the ones vurite residences, but one that has that bear washing. absorbed immense sums of money' Moire silk has appeared in tho market as the foundation of some r,f the most exquisite hats. Huge mercury wings, bowknots, and enormous flowers are among the new g•irnitures for the coiffure. Tho season's trend of fashion, in- dicates that soft satin ribbon will be used to a great extent. Hat flowers, such as roses, pop - ries, and pond tithes r.rc made from gauze. tissues, sattins, ticks, and velvets • A color that is having a great success is a beautiful light and rich brown that is classed among the suet -es. Dull colored Beans with velvet, silk, or kid cellars and cuffs of Barker !e e wit', be worn well into t Fashion Hints. reservoir of the wet thermometer. To consult the apparatus it is su- spended about twenty-five inches from the ground. In about a quar- ter of an hour it can be consulted, the observations being made, of course, soon after the sun is set. The hand is placed on that number of the arc shaped scale correspond- ing to the degree indicated by the wet- thermometer. If this crosses the line indicated by the dry ther- mometer in zone D, it will freeze, ;f in zone 0 it will not freeze, if ii zone E there is danger of frost. The electrification of plants is the is his hands and feet somehow ap- peared upon the person of Paul and that these are the marks to which did the Apostle, he can never fill he refers. tsny but a small and obscure place. He is by no means alone in the The inarks of the Lord Jesus. Do distinction of having borne these you ask for any finer, more winsome specific marks. There are others than these'1 High purpose, abso- eminent in the early Christian lute steadfastness, Christlike affec- church who boasted of a similar tion, may these brand us, may they mysterious branding. I submit to forever remain in and upon us, the wonder wonder of all whether, after all, marks of the Lord Jesus, which you there, does not exist some subtle and I proudly bear in our bodies, process of thought transference and in our every day life. -.thick may account for these inarks of the Lord Jesus. But put to one HE NEVER FLINCHED. He never complained. A lofty end in view and the steady pursuit of the same in rain and shine, who will not anew praise God for such inspiration J The third mark: Here may h.e ap my lip if I had anose-guard.' pioached the finest note in the "Surely this ganie is too danger - man's life. There is no such thing eus for the boy !" Mrs. Lee pro - possible as abiding greatness where tested. there is not within the elan a ten- "We'll save him somehow, if he der, a quickly responsive and a loy- al heart and a burning affection for God and for all humanity. Unless a roan can love much, and love as REV. HENRY MOTTET. new gardener's recipe for making THS SUNDAY SCHOOL things grow like Jack's beanstalk. l,i 1901 500 square yards of kitchen garden were electrified by the over- head discharge system, and, com- pered with controls, gooseberries yielded 17 per cent. increase; strawberries, 36-50 per cent. in- crease; tomatoes, ,tune. In another plot carrots yielded 50 per cent. in- cicase and beets 30 per cent., with an increase of 1 per cent sugar con- tent under similar treatment. In 1006 twenty acres of wheat were treated with discharge wires at a considerable height and high ten - sten current; the increase over control was 30 per cent. The elec- trified wheat gave a better quality of flour. - --,lr- •-- — FROM MUSTARD TO CANDY. A new and very simple temedy foe a cough was recently tried with geed results. She took a piece of cotton large enough to cover the chest generously and extend up over the shoulders, and upon this she sprinkled dry mustard freely. The cotton was then put on beneath the under vest with the mustard next the skin end secured in place with snfcty pias. She experienced great relief in a short time, and later the same treatment for her little boy with equally good results. We are all ready to acknowledge the efficacy of temons in cases of coughs and colds. The latest way of using them is to bake one for fit - tern minutes and then eat it with sugar. This is pronounced an ex- cellent remedy fat constipation as Kell, and is far more agreeable than medicine. .% good remedy for cold in the head. catarrh or sore throat, is is vas ale made by di/mating one tea- et ea- , i fns each of salt. sugar, boar( and soda in a pint of warn' rain water. The throat should be garg- le tf fre riently with this, and 1►y di- luting it a little more it eau be ,mif- fed up into the head, eleansing and br tiling effectually. \% hen used in 11 is way it should be warm, but may oe used cold as a gargle. Hoarhound candy has long been recognized as a pleasant means of seething an irritated threat. in or- der to have it pure and strong of he nrhunnd. it is beat to make it oneself. and this is easily done. 1 e ar• Bey at the drugstore one of the lit- My m+,i'ture wn' changed - The tic square packages of dried and vital sap and natural freshness of rrcesed h •arhound wbich are sold the body, as well a, its solid (remo- te t five cents. Steep one-fourth of work. were a ,;isutncd. tins package for about two hews b. This verse deecribese as it were, in ,i cupfal of water. When this is the pathway to the light. featly. take one pint of sugar-equ- Vine iniquity did 1 not hide- rs! to one pound -either white or First of all. the truth must he re- hrown, one small cupful of vine- cognized and (need. The four claus- Far and the cupful of water from re of this verse describe the sac• whirl' the hoarhound has been ccssive stage' of the process of for - et rained. Roil these together with- givencss. oat marmot and before it is done 0. For thin-RPcauti of this, be - add a small teasp.eonful of butter. cause Jehovah is a gracious and for- Trst it by dropping into cold water giving God. In this and the next and when it crackle% against the st+ccecding verses (13.10) the author cup after being in the water but n generalizes. pointing out the fully tnotrent, pour it into a buttcted of hardening ones heart against van. Let it get cold, then break a God so gracious and so willing to It by striking against the bottom reecho those who repent and re- s t the pan. The children will not' turn unto him. He points out also alwara wait till they have colds to the perpetual. nnspeakahle bappi• 14 feet it. you mat/ he sure, but you ncss of all who know Jehovah as 1N'l'ERN.1TiON.1f, L:;sSON, 0 ("1'. 25. Lesson IV. The Joy of 1'ot•ri►cnees. (.olden '!'ext, lint. 32. I. Verse 1. Blessed --The word thus translated in several passages in the Old Testament hardly implies the sante degree of inward spiritu- tic and songs of deliverance. i' joy as the word in the New Tes 8 I till[ instruct thee -Jehovah tument bedutitude has 'come to himself becomes the speaker, re mean to us. In Psa. 1. 1, "Blessed tutu, to his servant's appeal, the man that walketh not in the rrom ing him instruction, couu- c:.unsel of the ungodly, for exam- sol and guidance. Nle, it refers primarily to the out- i, Wth mine eyes upon thee -The ward lot and condition of the word of divine counsel, together righteous 111811. In our lesson text with the watchful care of Jehovah, it signifies, perhaps, what our words "happy" and "fortunate a insures to the traveler in the path- way of life security and safety. might mean if combined and used 9. Be ye not -The psalmist's ex - a° one. hcrtation begun in verse 6 is re - Transgression --Disobedience to sumed. This verse points out speei- wnrd the law's of Jehovah. ally the kindliness and gentleness Sin -Failure, shortcoming, or of Jehovah's guidance, who dues moral delinquency. not drive or compel, but rather 2. Iniquity --:Mural perversity, wins Hien to himself by the own that is, positive wickedness. We pulsion of kindness and love. note the three different terms used Else they will not come near -Or, to describe different aspects of sin that they come not near. or moral shortcoming. Correspond l0. Many sorrows shall be - Clod ing with this threefold designation of sin there is a threefoldreserves his harsher methods of descrip-dealing for the wicked, with whom tion of forgiveness, this being spok- they are to serve eas a chastisement en cf as (a) forgiveness or pardon for sin. The psalmist overlooks for for the transgression of the divine the time being the fact that ser command ; (h) the covering from Iowa belong also to the life expert sight of the shortcoming or failure, trice of the righteous, and the fact that is, obliterating the record of also that the finer traits of charac- "missing the mark) ; and (c) the ter, almost without exception. are itlil canceling +[ a deter or rather the the result. in part at least. of the withholding of a debit entry against refining influence of suffering befell - the sinner by .Jehovah who impel tally endured in the tent of God. tth not iniquity. Ile that trusteth in Jehovah No guile -Hitt. on the contrary. Recognizes; R that even though sor- perfect sincerity. which is set forth row and suffering may be his par fvthe fundamental condieiun of tion. still Cud's loving-kincinPsa forgiveness. shall not forsake him, but shall 3, 1. Kept silence -!)avid had compass him about. protecting him sinned Itrievouely, and so long as ever (r++m any real harm or perrnan it refused to admit his fault he suf- fered the tortures of is guilty tun II Be glad in Jehovah, and re - science which he describes by the juice, ye righteous- in verse the rLrase, my honesa asled away, psalmist invited all g dly persons f even the solid framework of the to engage in prayer. Now he sum - 1 ody being affected and shaken by mons all such as have. like himself. ain. The effect of hitter remorse experienced the jvy of sins inrgiv for wrongdoing on physical health el., t+, j.•in him in thanksgiving and is similar to that of great sorrow or braise, exhorting them even to ye rpetual mental strain beyond the shoutint jo} ns lir. hi prompted to rapacity of the human rcatem to tle by the gladness which at this moment fills his seed. found -Or, "in the time of finding cut" sin. 7. Thou art my hiding place - This clause expresses in beautiful metaphor the grateful recognition of God's mercy and protection, as experienced by the repenting soul. l.► such matters it is natural that cue should speak to Clod rather than of him; hence the use of the second person in these verses. Compass rile about ---Not only is the writer guarded from danger in the secure hiding place which he has found, but here also as it were he is encircled with strains of inu- rear he equally sure there is; no- their gramme heavenly Father. tt':ng in it to hurt them at any time. Ina time when thou masted bei fighter,. ALWAYS WASTE. "Did you say that your cook was ge.ing into a decline 1" "Net 1 said from the way things were disappearing, 1? concluded that elle was is astiiig away . Counsel (for defendant)-- \S'„uld it be contempt of Court to say that your honor has presided over this case in a manner which is a disgrace to the Bench ;" Judge--"Certain- le it would. - should commit you at once.'' C.en»sel-"Then I shall not say it.' A woman cant see anst}nng at- tractive about another woman whin her husband admires. Ganders are among the best bird - has to play in a cage," laughingly declared his father. "We'll get the AS PRINCE OF WALES. nose -guard to -morrow, Jienrny." It may be taken as one of, the di - For two days Jimmy had little to tett results of the entente cordiale report co•►cerning, football. Then that find this French writer ono evening he cr.me home triton - ascribing the indebtedness of the pha pliant. "Nadu a touch -down to- Prince of Wales solely to the part day:" he said. "filly barstow he had to play as the representative tackled roe, but I get away. Billy et the Crown while the Queen lived fell right on his bead, but lie had is head -gear on, and so it didn't n retired life. - While she enjoyed hurt him. Father :" an income of $3,003,000, the Prince "Nell, son t" with only $100,0a0 nad to rival the "I don't need a head gest to of styDle cos! onslivhiingreo, f Lmonedfohikrde, theWea1)ukestnrin- praetise. Rut a week from Satur iter and Derby, who were far rich day we play the Bings, you know, er than he. He had also to receive and that'll be tei rible ! Maybe I foreign inonarc!'s on their visits, ought to have a head -gear for entertain the officials of State and that." organize all court tunctions. "Well, we want you to come home 1•or some ten years things v:e.rt all safe and sound, Jimmy. 111 get you the headgear." on smoothly enough externally tl:e autumn. On the following; Monday Jimmy while the Prince got deeper and Enormous wings and feather deeper into debt. At !earth the day hands are in slntrp competition was"What'the bua� er tt' Basked the came when the Rothscilds would no with tile many ot.ricb and heron ef- father. longer provide money for him. An frets in millinery. "Well, you sec," said Jimmy, appeal for assistance made to Most prainent among Vie new "there's a fellow, Harry IIuelow, Queen Victorio•.a mec with a refusal; weaves are cheviots, plain and and they've made him full-back. So her son's extravagance, she said, striped, d agonal and wide waled, now I'm playing tackle."ought not to be encouraged and th' hcrringboned Berges. "I suppose he can kick farther It was only when the pri ee There is a fed for converting than you," suggested Mr. Lee. But • threatened to throw himself on the crepe do chine into blouses for wear Jimmy shook his head. • generosity of Parliament, a pro- with suits of same or kindred ma - "No, sir, he can't! But his brae e'' crura most distasteful to ()limn serial. Iter used to play in n college, and \ ictoria, because she had to resort ('ache Fere, timidly introduced ' told Harry if they'd make hint r' it so often for her numerour ;am- last s:ion, now promises to be one all -hack i,e'd teach hint how to 1h) .that she was moved on tee oc- of the tat. rtes of the year fur a cantons to provide some assistance, dress material. Then arose a series of private bene- The main charaeterist -.1 the factors who either from personal gowa of Cat present day is me sil- devotion or worldly ambition de- he,uotte of arra ....lit, slender prupor- vc•ted their wealth to restoring the gens and the :,.gh waist line. Prince's financial position. drop-kick. So they did." "I see," said Mr. Lee. "Well, tackle is a responsible position." "Yes, sir," consented Jimmy, slowly. "But a man's pretty sure to get his shins kicked. Father, do you think I could have a pair of PRIVATE BENEFACTORS. shin -guards'!" It ended with Jim- my having the shin -guards. Tho first of these was Sir James Saturday morning, Jimmy array- Mackenzie, a man who hod begun ed himself in full uniform -jersey, life as a working hat matter. He trousers, well -padded, shin -guards, went. to India in the days when the nese-guard and head -gear. He was India t'ornpany s officials, military a proud figure as he clumped away and civil, wore wonderful headgear down the street, followed by a which the native princes sought to the high pompnriuur is doomed and sinall procession. copy. Coming into contact with Mr. Lee always came home to these princes to supply their wants side pugs with a parted Pruitt luncheon on Saturdays. When he iii headdresses, Mackenzie made a and lo strived, at shoat half past twelve, great fortune. During the Indian '1 its Pw• kraut at the back will come lace. Jimmy had not gut back. "1'm sure Mutiny many princes entrusted long empire stole is made up of he's been hurt :•' declared Mrs. their Priceless stores of jewels to his safe keeping until Peace anthree rows of long ostrich barba, d FePnrated by marabout and with quiet returned once more. long tag entre of the same kind, and One of Sir Jameshiackrnzie's lined with marabout. acts of generosity was to buyiu the Filet hand embroideries are 1, ► numbers for trimmings. Torehon. the reliable lace of our mothers, is again strongly in fash- ion, and because of its indcsctruc- tible qualities is in great favor. An old time plan back in fashion is for running tae ruffle about four inches up the sleeve, the stain of s hich is slit t.► accommodate the mailbag. t'as'.ion nut.hn'ities declare ',lint Lee. "I doubt it," said Mr. Lec. "But suppose we walk up toward the school." They set out, but hardly a block i,ame of the Prince one of the finest Perhaps the greatest novelty k the from home they met Jimmy return- estate 1 near Ascot to enable him Peers meshed g ratest which is ing. A procession was again with te. keep up royal style duringthe, square ,coarse indeed filet. w i hen - him. race week, as Queen Victoria had eetre el c corse crewels. Poor Jimnly did look battered. limited him to a very reduced pro- popular hats le, he worn He was carrying the nose -guard gramme for this great society Pune- with autumn suits runabout of hw in and the bead -gear. Both hands and tion. unfortunately Sir James with shade of br areve f satinn+in hi' face were badly scratched, his died suddenly without having time t -Itis• or gray. trimrn-d with hands te, settle his affairs and without,ed and long e 1 an' :n. velvet pi[ g making a w'111, so that, the Prince l quills ills nr plumes, Mut to be ultra - mendbrought face to face with a de -l mond to pay some $1,600,000 to the stnart these should be in one teem. executors. r - This difficulty was solved by a see- AS IT SOM E't 1M ES DOL'. end benefactor. Baron de ltirech, Rimkens-"Well, the unexpve ted jersey was torn, and he limped. "It doesn't hurt much, honestly," said Jimmy, bravely. "You shall never play that dan- gerous game again!" cried his mo- ther. "It wasn't the game," said Jiru- my, mournfully. "I didn't get hurt who assumed the reeponsthlhtynt has happened." in the game. It was the cat." the debt. The. Baron had already Hier and mother together. Lack to Kaiser Tiu,kens- "11'har is it l" "The what 1" demanded his fa- in 1800 enabled the prince to pay Simkena--"Short paid that bill 1 William 11. the base been expecting him to pay for "We were coming home from the money he had borrowed from his ter years." game," explained Jimmy, "and sister. the wife of the Elm. Nor ------ there was a little cat up a tree, Frederick. Soon after the Laron A LOOK AHEAD.and the fellows thought. and 1 too died without arranging as to thought. she couldn't get down, the repayment of the sures he had 0, listen to the little bird, and so i 'aid 1'd go up and get advanced. That !singed'in t.le sun; her. and 1 did. And just as I was Cecil Rhodes and his South Afri- It knuweth it ran fly away getting down i guess I must have cap associates were the saviors of As'eu n as summer's done pinched her -1 had to hold her the future master of the British Etn- From furnaces and slush) walks. pretty tight While I was climbing. pirc from these new difficulties. And stay away tilt Rpring, ou see. Anyway, she gave me an How far the Prince participated in So listen te• the lucky bird -- awful scratch. and I Jelled and let their speculations is kneel) only to No wonder it. doth sing. gev--and that•' all.'' those most closely connected with - "You fell out of the tree!!" cried thorn. wealth in Egypt; laird Farquhar, 1:• mother, as she put her arms PRINCER':C'.IVF KIN(!. goYernor of one of London's great• Mond hiam. :, said ny, d Jin , nAt last the Prince became King. eat banks, and Lord Esher. a part - Well, n'venc. j•:very ons expected that 1 arlia ner of Sir F:dwnrd ('nsael's, aasvm- proudly. "ee least time flings, mu ment would at once be asked to re- ed all the King's debts and und. r- thcr'''--Youth's Companion. sieve him of the heavy burden of took the administration of his whole oeht that weighed upon him, for income, public and private. (,ween Victoria had left moat of her They established a sinking fund. SI'ItI: fe.rtune to the younger members of siened insurance policies and with her family. To every one's aston- their great financial opportunit'eP Teacher -''Yes, children. when ishment no such request was made. realized great profits by succes+f:+) the war broke out all the able-be,di- and the Government announee'1 investments. A few years of thin ed men who could leave their fami- that the civil list would not he 'n- energetic treatment enabled them lies enlisted in the Army. Now, creased. The king had found an- to wipe out the royal indcbtrdnes% can any of you tell me what motives ether solution. took them to the frontsand now for a year e balance has '' Three tried friends, Sir Edward in facer e,f !:dthward ViI ;1rd Bright Boy (triumphantly) -''Lo- Cassel, the Anglo -German finenci that is why Eduard now wears the: toniMitcs," et, t:ho had earned renown and smile that Europe envies him. f —i+----