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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1909-02-11, Page 6r LOM11MIS FOR GOODNESS. If There Is Within Us a Spirit of Evil There Is Also a Spirit of Good. "Receive yo the holy spirit." - John x., `22. There is in nearly all of us that which frequently impels the com- mission of acts we know to be un- worthy, that against which we soruetimes war and to which we of- ten yield, a baser self. Every life knows this inner compulsion. With some the struggle is perpetually keen and the power that drags thein down seems to bo disastrously puttent. In the end it makes little differ- ence to us whether tho opposing powers are embodied in some omni- potent personality, a sort of second degree deity, or whether they be- long in each ease to ourselves, ris- ing within us. Faith in the devil is a test of orthodoxy comforting to souls that feel their need of a scapegoat. But the attitude of each sou} in the struggle is the real test. This sense of a terrific struggle, unending din, and wrestling back paid forth sums up the religious philosophy of some; it is the only osepl they know. We are nut like- ly to lose sight of its facts; wo know its conflict too well. But we are in danger of failing to see the other side and of thinking of ourselves as left almost helpless, to wage this unequal welfare, alone. 'We picture ourselves as lonesome es Christian in "Pilgrim's Progress." No heart normally is either pre- empted or monopolized by evil. if we would but recognize the facts there are as ninny inpulsea to the good as to the bad. If it is true that when we would do good EVIL IS PRESENT WITH US is it not also true that when we Would du ill then good is present with us? It may be convenient to lay our greed and sloth, our unkindness and crueLty, and all the evil acts of life to the credit of the devil; some folks have wonderful faith in his baseness. But to whom or what shall we credit, under such a sys- tem of imputation, the longings for goodness, the high motives, the hunger for righteousness, and the visions of high living that rise with- in 1 Whence arise our aspirations for self-mastery I Whence the passions for purer living that have moved great souls in all ages, whence our willingness to forego pleasure, to embrace pain, to sacrifioe, to toil for no reward to ourselves, only fur some ideal good, some benefit to others"! Is there not within the basest even some spirit of the good and the divine 1 It is no use talking about having faith in God unless wo have con- fidence in goodness in roan. There are to() rnauy who belive that all sootiness dwells only in some other world, far above the fogs and storms of this sin blighted sphere; some heaven there is that belongs to God, but this sad world belongs to the devij. Such a belief per- petuates the sovereignty of evil. We do not need to harass our minds with subtleties as to the na- ture and origin of any holy spirit ; we do need to take hold of and knit every power of our lives into unison with every power of holi- ness, of goodness, with every spirit and motive in others or in our own hearts that moves for THINGS HIGH ANI) HOLY. Without any theory as to the the- ology involved may we not open our lives to receive every spirit of good, every holy desire and emotion Perhaps our greatest need is faith in the goodness in us and about us. Only believe you are capable of great and worthy things and you have more than half attained to them. According to your faith so is it to you. Where the devil is theoretically omnipotent evil is practical{y do- minant. Have faith in the good. I, An enrollment or "census taking Believe in your own possibilities;} which occurred A. D. G -B, also count with confidence on potencies mentioned by Jose•phus. The cen- for truth and the right at the call chis herr, referred to should he of your own will. Meet every tem- clearly distinguished from the ear- ptation with consciousness of re- her enrollment mentioned) in Luke serves that battle for you and for 2, its occurring at the time of the the higher, holier life. birth of Jesus. The trend of your whole life de 40. To }lint they agreed -The, fact pends on the influences to which it opens itself. Goodness and truth, love and purity, health and holi- ness of spirit and motive are all about us in emotions, aspirations, influences, and ideals. The world Jewush people. is full of the sunlight of a holy Beat them -By way of a more. em- ( posts or more exalted positions, spirit if we would but turn our-phatic warning that they desist' et for other reasons. • h' 'St is usually draw f these things in him and thei ROYAL GARErN PAR CIES his netiee The visitor thus non- ! I Catering for a company of 8,000 are witnesses in 11!!11 of these things and God hath given the Holy is no light matter. In tho old $I*rit to them that obey him." days the staffs of the royal palace, Tho wholo verse emphasizes the assisted by waiters suppiiod by a apostolic witnessing and the Holy cuntrac:or, did the work, but now - apostolic as the seeret of the life and a -days the task is entrusted to a power in belie\ ers. This also is first of caterers. The royal gar - the keynote of the entire nares- dens still supply the fruit, the five of Acts. royal bakeries much of the bread 33. Cut to the heart -Conscience and pastries, and the wines come smitten, and, since unrepentant, from the royal c•rlliu•s. But the angered by the fearless ac4•usat•:t,u ices, mineral ‘valor, tea, coffee, of Peter tied his c•ulnpaniun;. confeeti„uery and other matters 34. A Pharisee, named Gamaliel, are provided by the caterer, who also supplies the china, glass and silver Elate. Iu Queen Victoria's time it was not etiquette to smoke at garden parties, but the King frequently indulges in a cigar and it is not regarded as an infraction of the social law for visitors to do like- wise. At the recent garden party at Windsor there was 00 smoking. In the ;natter of dress there is con- crewn and neatly engraved, has to siderable latitude and the tall hat 4)e filled in with the recipient's and frock coat, at erne timo the correct name, titles and such hon- strict• rule, have now hetes largely ors as he may pesetas, and great supplanted by lounge suits and accuracy is necessary in this to strait' or Monte Carle hats of soft avoid offence. felt. The naves are taken from three list,. There is, fiiret of all, the list of persons who have the "right" to he present at all court func- tions. This "right" is, of course, merely nozeinal, for no one is ex- pected to attend a royal function without being specifically invited, although doubtless if those on the list did put in an appearance they would not be shown the door. o e .11,1444-14-4444-11-141-10+104411-111 Holy Spirit," ear., el, "And we L ored must remove his hat. CHANGES OF RECENT TEARS IN ETIQUETTE AND DRESS. Number of Invitations Issued Fre- quently Reaches a 'Total of !yt'tt0. The delicate and arduous task of sending out invitations for a royal a doctor of the law -Tho descegct garden party and receiving the re - ant of a distinguished fancily of plies is placed in the hands of tato ,Jewish scholars; the son of Rauhi Lord Chamberlain, who is assist - Jewish and the grandson of H'1- ed 11y' a large staff. That the lat- le!, the founler of the liberal school ter is necessary will he easily un - of Jewish tlt,ught. among the cler,tooeI, sayS London Tit -Bits, Pharisees. The Gamaliel hero %vilen it is stated that the Humber mentioned is known as Cnutaliel 1. of cards despatched frequently to distinguish him front his own r'eac'hes a total of 8,000. grandson bearing tho same mune. Each of the large white, gilt - So great was his scholarship that edged cards, hearing the royal be was the first of seven eminent Jewish theologians to receive a title of "Rebhan," which means "Our Rabbi, or Master," anti in- dicated that the person receiving the title belonged to the entire na- tion rather than to any particular school. 36. Theudas-Another Theudas is mentioned by Josephus, the cele- brated Jewish historian (A. 1). 33-100), as one who led an unsuc- cessful revolt against the Roman authorities about A. 1). 44-45 which was some fifteen years after the events here recorded. 37. Judas of Galilee -Another un- successful revolutionist, of whom there were many during the period of Roman supremacy and just prior to the final destruction of Jerusa- lem in A. D. 70. In the days of the enrollment - that Gamalicl's sober counsel out the departments of State, Lord fur U n years weight•: d the imoi)er• a anger of iThe southern line of the preserve his felluwenembers of the. Santee -1 • Lieutenants. etc. These lists are :subject to ecce- is 63 miles north of the intcrnatiun- driii Ill a testimony to the regard t91un.11 revision, necessitated by al boundary, and its eastern boun- in which he was held by this su- der Elk Rifer, is fifteen miles death or the elevation of those y f,remc ecclesiastical body of the!whose names appear on it• to higher from the cestcrn boundary of Al- berta, en the summit of the con- tinental divide. The total area of the region which thus becomes an INVITED GUESTS. Included in this are members of the House of Lords and their wives, the Ambassadors of foreign Powers, the members of the Cab- inet•, the high officers of the law and of the royal households and peeresses in their own right. ated a sanctuary for the mountain mod merely with a flower er a bird. The second list comprises mem- deer in tlntain sheep, elk, mule Some of the finest neck ruches hers of the. House uf Commons, deer and other important wild ani- are hemmed with Valenciennes high naval and military officers, mals of the East Kootenay district lace. civic dignitaries, baronets and of that province. The initial act Both imported and domestic knights, the Judges and leading take.: the furze of an order pro- ginghams promise to be popular. members of the I,ar, and heads of claiming an absolute closed season The most popular skirt model has a wide panel in front and back. Black serge costumes are being trimmed with black satin buttons. For lacing sleeves fine pipings of velvet aro taking the place of cord. The new English mohair is soft and lacks the wiryness it once had. Pearls are used in het trimmings because they ge well with ermine. Anew silk gauze cashmere is taking the place of the old time voile. The different shades of amethyst aro remarkably effective in stripes. There is every indication that satin will be worn throughout tl:o A GREAT GAME PRESERVE AN ABSOLUTE CLOSET) SEASON FOR TEN YEARS. British Columbia's Houle for Mountain Coate and Sheep, Elk and Deer. By a proclamation of the Lieut- enant -Governor and Executive Council of British Columbia dated November 13, 11,0.4, there was ere - i Fashion Hints. ♦h•i-i••t•-1-i~i-i-i-i••M-f-N-1••M-H-!' FADS AND FANCIES. Black trimmings of green aro surely effective. The jabot is the must popular style of neckwear. Violet velvet gowns are deemed elegant for calling. Ottoman is used in the place of taffeta or satin. For fc•rmal wear wool satius have a great vogue. Skirts continue to grow narrow- er and longer. It is all the rage just now to woar the hair parted. The passion fur culured blouses increases each day. Yellow is to be worn combined with gray and black. A new house. jacket is made of silk and Iamb's wool. Tho overdress is in evidence made in short peplum style. Sleeves are us close fitting as ever and certainly as long. Pink continues to be a favorite color for evening wear. Tucked tulle blouses aro consid- ered extremely' smart. Cherry colored linings are pre- ferred to white in coats. Both stripes and checks are shown in worsted cloths. Handsome embroidered lingerie petticoats are worn again. Pongee frocks in ivy green aro counted ultra fashionable. Deep borderings of fur are used in walking suits to add height. The smartest turbans aro t rim - selves toward its light and life giv-from their public teaching and 111° 11 ted 1. • absolute genre preserve is about ing power• cease to speak in the name of � I'p specullly fur encic fuuctiun and 1Vo must not encourage a blind consists of lea.ding members of tho'450 square miles. It includes about '� Jesus any further, optimism that says that all is well 42. Preach -Greek, `'bring good i Church, h, representatives of art, ; \ween the Elk and }lull rivers three-fourths of the territory b, e- scietnce, muni, , medicine and the I ready known to tho public asthe stage, leaders of commerce ands trade, the members of local coun-; Proposed cils and other governing bodies, I GOAT MOUNTAIN PARK, and dist.inguishod foreigners who happen to be staying in this couu- to which elk and deer breeding seaston. grounds have been added on the Gendarme blue trimming an' as try. northwest, on the Bead waters of trakhan make an effective conlbiu- The lists; having been compiled 11'hite River and its tributary talon. are submitted to the King, who goes very carefully through them, crocks. Exceedingly The region is stocked with erode, adding or deleting names as he g richly gauze may wish. The lista are then re - game. It is undoubtedly the centre bodices. of abundance of the white mountain Large buttons, plaques of braid turned to the Lord Chamberlain's at the number of which is esti- and braid mails continue as po- depar t•nu nt and a number affixed goat, by competent sportsmen and pular trimmings. to each name. A corresponding guides at about 1,000 head. Of Ermine has never been in such number is put on whether we will it 80 or not; wo must cultivate a high faith that health of spirit and rightness of conditions are ours if we but w•ilL to have them. Life is a matter of se- lection. The happy, healthy, help- ful life is the one that steadily selects and receives the good, that thereby rejects and overcomes the evil. HENRY F. COPE. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL LESSON, FEB. 14. Lesson Vii. The Apostles Impris- oned. Golden Text, Hatt. b: 10. Verse 17. The high priest--('aia- phas, who was the officially recog- nized iu •urubent of the office, and who held office tilt the year A. 1). 37. future glorious consummation. 21. Thn council -The Sanhedrin. The senate --The older men. 24. These words -Tho report of the officers concerning the mysteri- ous escape of the prisoners. Perplexed . . . . whereunto this the more mysterious often is its would grow --Wo note that when diffusion. the apostles are at last brought In the case of foot•and-month dee again before the Sanhedrin the I ease for example, the fluid from members of the council carefully the soros in the mouth contains avoid asking then} auy questions, the poison in very concentrated concerning the manner in which foru. This fluid drips from the they had escaped from custody. 25. The men whops yo put in the mouth of the cow or the sheep on prison -The arrest and imprison to the grass, and is taken into the went, of thea apostles were publicly i mouth of another animal grazing known. Theirpromptresppearinyg later on the same spot. But more it the temple with undaunted 1 than this; aa bird may alight at the ••spot wet with the infectious saliva tidings. FOOT•AND-1MOUTII DISEASE. This disease, called also epidemic or epizootic stomatitis, or sure mouth, is primarily' a disease of cattle and sheep, but it may at- tack man as well, and in almost' every epidemic sumo of the human attendants of the cattle or drinkers of the milk suffer. The disease is extremely contagious, and often appears in localities where no pre- vious case has been known, in ac- cordance with the paradoxical law that the more contagious a disease is, the less is the need of actual contact in its spread, and lovely are the long skirts with short 'fifE CARD OF INVITATION. As the replies are received the names are taeked off, and when no reply comes to hand a mark is put against the name and a note made of the number. Special care is taken to see that the addresses to which the cards are rent are cor- rect in order that they may not fall into wrung hands. In the old days it was no infre- tion law was enacted. quest occurrence for cards to It is now quite certain that from change hands in a way that was this time henceforth all the large not anticipated or desired. It is game species of the protected area mountain sheep there is also an favor. There is a furore for this abundant stuck, a conservative es- charming material. tin►ate placing the total at not less The newest collar is of tucked than 200 head. tulle with a wide plaited ruff flar- Grizzly hears are abundant in the ing about the face. higher ranges, and it is safe to es- Short Pierrot waistcoats cut off timlate the total number at from 40 above the waist are used with open to 50 iudividuals. Elk are yet scarce, and so are mule deer, both these species having been shot out almost to the point of extermina- tion before the existing elk protec- All they that were with him -- curage;• in the proclamation of an open secret that cards vera f - In sympathy and in partisan their message could not but reflect of a rabbit or dug may brush some qucntly sold for largeu sms perer- uf it tiff in its fur its it runs over sons who had nu right to bea pre - The reference is unfavorably upon the Jewish au - the the place and so may carry it to sent. '1'i,is practice was discover - to the whole Saddilsaic party, 1horitle.s who had publicly under - !the next field, or even in the case which lent its support to the high' taken to interfere with and put an uf a bird, a pigeon, for example, priestly family. end to their teachi•ng• t some field ruany miles dis- The sect of the Saddueeea---The Sadduc•ees were • the artistocratic arty, fewer in number, richer, ccs rigidly legalistic, and less ed at oris of the Marlborough House garden parties owing to tho i•resence there of certain persons will steadily and rapidly increase. Besides providing for the perpetu- al preservation of the picturesque goat and the lordly sheep, both of them species that are easily exter- minated unless protected, the over- flow of wild life from the new reser- • 2a.. 11 lthout vinlcrlce - ilecatlae of tent. \the had not been invited and who voir will perpetually stock the the great popularity of the apos-I The first symptoms in rattle are gave up cards bearing names ether SURROUNDING TERRITORY. Success ties. The latter, we note, did not.; a slight trembling or chill, dulness, than their own, failure. resist arrest.The creation of the preserve was loss e,f appetite and stiffness. Soon Since then the precautions taken suggested to the, Government of One nerd not be a magician to strict el their ,habits of life than 27. Set them before the commit- ,re verut cards out n++tray have } put life iu talk fronted coats. Transparent sleeves now have a little over sleeve of the same ma- terial as the dress. Gowns that are wrapped about the figure are held to be marvels of the costumer's art. Gtovernakers and jewelers have petitioned the dressmakers for short sleeves to no purpose. Dotted veils are worn a great deal. The dots vary as to which size is most becoming to the face. 4, -- SNAPSHOTS. is the ability to forget the Pharisees. From the latter Examined them and gave them ai the animal refuses to graze, eta t , I gi g snorts • C ulumbla m If)0ti ,y two dently because of the soreness of been very stringent and those -„ortsmen. F'or t.vo }ears ��'iliiam l'"ilr can't play truant from the they differed els•, in the fact that hearing before the Sanhedrin. I I t theduty f taking ;If 1 1 c f cxpereuco they did not believe in a future 2i. 11•e strictly charged you --Or �ife, nor in the existence of angels, dinarily any lata -abiding Jewish The saliva drips iron the mouth, trances to the cngtle aro expert in the press an active campaign of Ivan who rs not a Popular etc. They diel not accept the tea- citizen would giro careful heed to and inspcetien shows the presence enced men who arc well ncqunint- education at aptreal in behalf of Yuu can bc4ome quit4• popular c t'e, s emanating from the ed with the leading personages of with some men by leas ing them t ro (iced reserve. alone. the mouth, ns well as by reason of chargee with < n .y o • Hornadayy and John N. Phillips school the lose of appetite fr•eul the fever. t1,' cards of visitors at the en carried en by correspondence and Fortune sometimes overtakes a f dawns! interpretation of the law in_tr c i n g' ,,( Innumerable little blisters, as insisted upon by seethes and Sanhedrin, w hi; h was the highest which soon break, leaving shalluw rabbis. They were in league with sourer of authority among the; ulcers. the Herodisn and ether riling Jews in all matters net. specifical-I 1t the same time there is a Simi• families and therefore more influ- ly reserved unto themselves by the, lar eruption on the fret, just above ential in religious and cis it affairs in the councils e.f the Sanhedrin na long as the Jewish state exist- ed. But with the downfall of that tummy t•, the suc•.ess of the apes Cul and the animal walks lime, state at the time of t he destruc- ties' elf, its to acquaint. their fel- and when standing cunt inue] ly shifts its feet. The disease lasts about a wick. Then the erupt irk ceases, the ill- comparatively easy matter t.•e gain niter a searching examination fen- cers heal. rijgs•tite returns, and aeeesn to 1lindser Castle from;dered a report. The executive er - the animal is driven by hunger to where the garden parties take der published on November 15 de make cautious attempts to eat a place. fines the boundaries of the new Romans. ( the horny beef behind, and on the Ye have filled Jerusele:n with, skin },etwcell the two halves if the year teaching - An unwilling to se • Beef in front. These are ale, pain. lion of Jesusstem their power and low•-countryrnen with the facts con• influence came to an erns, and they eerning the life and work of Jost's. soon disappeared from history. •211. Pater and the apostles --Peter 19. Laid bends un-- Arrested. was spokcsmnn, but ethers second - In public ward -[ender guard in ed anti affirmed what he said. the public place in which offenders 3(1. Raised up Jesus- in the sense and rriminale were usually kept.; of appointing hint to the special in jail. work and mini -try which he fol- 19. An angel of the Lord by filled. The expression does not in tight opened the prison doors --- this rase relate to the resurrection. This supernatural intervention on Whom ye slew -The final respon- behalf of the apostles came as if sibility 'or the death of Jesus rest - by may of protest against the hos- ed with the Jewish authorities. tility of the flaeldueces who belies-- who were instrumental in bring - ed neither in angels nor spirits ing it about, even though the nor a future life. Our anther in death sentence had been pronouns. - this sante chapter freely acknew- ed by a Iceman governor and exe- ledges the intervention of Oam't• cut•ed by Boman soldiers. liel and its effect, but he is here Hanging him en a tree --Putting epeaking of a snpernaturel occur- him to death by the most ignem- renes• whi: h it is in►poesible to ex- mons of all forms of execution. Iclain away. 31. With -Or, "at." 20. All the words of this life.- • 32. -Following some early au - The wheels• gospel message relating theritiee this verse may also be both to the Christian life and its rendered, "And• we are witnesses the day and are not likely to be t le p p p On being convinced that the peo- deceived by cotinterfeits masquer- ading under assumed names and }o of British Columbia really de - aired the proposed preserve i're- titles. mier McBride referred the matter The necessity for care on an (ie to the provincial game warden, A. casiun of the sort wi!1 he gathered Brian Williams, for examination when it is staled that a great deal and a report. in 190e Mr. Willi - of the royal piste, of enormous value, is displayed in the ;sams mad( two long and lahonous atrium- tours of inspection througl, the erable marquees where refresh };est Kootenay regie,n, from }cynic•, silents are serte.l and that it is R to the White River country, and little. improtenlcnt continues, and in seeing animals complete re- covers- obtains in a week er two; hut in older animals convalescence is more protracted. The disease may be transmitted to the h:irnan being by direct con- tact, but more often through the milk of a diseased animal, er petted to approach within a cer- through butter made from the fain distance of the royal group, cream of this milk. The disease and it is of course contrary to eti- in tnan runs about the same course quette to address the King with - as in animals. Recovery is the rule, out being called upon to do so. but the atteek may vary greatly in It is the custom of the King. severity. -Youth's Companion. however. to move freely nmeeng his gueets on these occasions and to shake hands with or address a Women are almost as &hawed as few words to any one he retegniz- teen are foolish. es or who is specially brought to ETIQUETTE TO BE OBSERVED. closed arca as recommended by Mr. No one is allowed to take a par- Williams. cel of any sort or even a photo-----d'-- graphic camera into the grounds A lase man is on the wrong side without special permission. liar of humanity's profit and less ac - is any enc without a permit anew -count. cd to take sketches. No one is ex- - -+ --- --- Even a seldom morn. musical alarm clock ie appreciated in the early "1 never give to beggars on the read," remarked a young man to a fellow who had asked him for help. '•11•;11 ser honor oblige me with ser name and address, and I'll call on yer I" was the retort. People who have no troubles don't know what they have to be thankful for. A pretty girl is apt to he less interesting than the bank account of a plain ole} maid. A woman often thinks she is niarrying atower of 'treugth, only to find out it is a croe,sed stick. NOT EXACTLY \1'IIAT IIE M EA NT. A German who did not talk very fluent English and who had been its England Rome little time. was ole. sirous of giving his wife a fort• night's holiday- at the seaside Ifs found, however, that he would be unable to spare the time himself, but promised to accompany her there and return the billowing day. Accordingiy, on the morning when they were to make the jour- ney, he went to the ticket office, and said to the official: "Please give Inc von ticket to Brighton for meself, to return to- morrow." Then, to the amuse- ment of everyone, he added: "And von oder fur my vifc--ncvaire to return l"-