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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1931-04-09, Page 5Thursday, Aphid 9th, 1931. ,II ny sheer and; clear! 6ILK HOSE Pais: 2Pnie for: .S $Z.D SA.07 .r7 As lovely, new and fresh as a sunshiny Spring morning. Pull -fashioned with.. all silk reinforced heels, soles and toes. FAVORD SPRING COLORS Beiges, Sun Tones' in variety, as. well as dull and wanted darker shades. H. E. ISARA t! Co. Ammn...00muin•pa.moomma.iosc.smra.m REV. FERNS'. FAREWELL SERMON ts. Continued from page one) side; into channels that are secondary. To the anxious sinner "the strong man" whispers, "too late, too late", or "you are too great a sinner", or "wait until you are better". But al- though Satan is a "strong man" his strength is but limited strength and not Almighty, Yet his wiles are in- numerable and his darts are fiery. The condition of; the"strong man" is that of a "strong mann armed". His is the armour of darkness; he loves the darkness rather than the light. ."While men slept he sowed tares, and went his way". Matt 13:25. This "strong man armed" is the prin- ce of darkness and all those who have not accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his own personal Saviour are under his power. We may beborn of the most Godly parentage, we may be emembers of - a church even, and still 1re.al poor lost sinner under the pow- ers of darkness, and ushered out into the blackness and despair of a Christ - less eternity. Our churches today are full of 'the mixed multitude' and their influence has laid low the testimony of that holiness and consecration that aed the lives of the early follow- ers of Christ. The armour of the "strong man" is the girdle of falsehood, the breast- plate of wickedness, his feet are shod with the gospel of enmity, his is a shield of doubt, and his sword is the imaginations of the evil heart, and with it he slays the Word of Truth that darkness and death might con- tinue to reign. The "strong pian armed" has as his occupation . the "keeping of his pal- ace", '• which is the unregenerated heart where every window is glazed with perverting glass, so that things can never be seen as they really are. Here the occupant is a prisoner of darkness and ignorance. He may boast of what he knows of the world of light, truth and liberty outside, but he knows nothing as he ought to know. Did he but know the Truth he could abide no longer in bondage. The unsaved man Is kept by the dev- il, that his goods might be in peace. Some years ago I read a book writ- ten by one who felt the need of warning young.. women from public dance halls of the large cities, that were snares to capture the flower of womanhood to be used in the dives of the underworld. The hall was beautiful in its outward and foremost appearance, :with glittering lights, beautiful palms, and furnishings that please and gladden the eye. Every- thing was there that would attract. Into these traps drifted the young pleasure seeking victim only to be lured into a life of shame,. from which she would never escape. , In- stead of former freedom she is now closely guarded in a veriable prison with barred windows. Every daily paper that we read es accounts of suicides of men and women who through adversities, such as the stock market crash, lost all their earthly possessions. Some smooth tongued. agent .gave gilded promise of a life of ease, if they, "�Iou d but invest: Theyambled and , losll, In their despair they turned oxi the gas -jet, jum.peedinto the river, or teed :rope or revolver to their own destruction; These are illustrative of how ,the 'strong in .(.: tion an armed,' keeps his "pal- ace," If fainrornisee will not p do, then the iron fetters of despair are Approach the unsaved man today and speak to him about his hope for eternity and he will tell you, "I go applied, xegularly to church," "I do as well as I can," "You make too much adoo, "You can tell me nothing new," "I read my Bible every day, "I am as good as some of . your church mem- bers," or some will even say, '•`I am too great a sinner." These are the ways in which the devil keeps men and women from getting out of his palace. The first verse of our text has thus far revealed to us that the devil is a "strong man armed that keepeth his palace." What does he keep in his palace? What does he keep that is so valuable? What are his goods? He who occupies the palace of the unregenerated heart also possesses the powers and faculties of the whole man. That these are valuable goods, there is ,no doubt. Listen to the words of our Lord. "What shall. profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul, or what shall a pian give in exchange for his soul?" Who will ever be able to cal- culate the value of the "goods?" The precious blood of Christ, the Life given, for man's redemption, speaks volumes as to their value. Examine if youwill the individual life, the qualities of a single soul and your will be astounded. The "goods" that the "strong roan armed keepeth in his palace" are Reason, the gov- ernor of man's life, Understanding, the receiver of man's life, Memory, the recorder of man's life, Conscien- ce, the discerner of man's life, Will, the decider of man's life, and Affec- tion, the distributer of man's life, All these wrapped up in one life, and Satan keeps them td use for his own dark and devilish purposes. His "goods" not even our own free will. What a strange liberty then has the sinner to boast of. The "Stronger than he," the Great Deliverer (Christ) is now described in verse 22. He is not merely a strong man, but His character is "stronger than he". His is omnipotent strength. Man's Deliverer must be stronger to over- come darkness. Praise God! we can stand on the brink of the pit beside the Psalmist and say with him, "He, took me up out of the pit and from the miry clay, He set my feet upon the rock and established my way, He put a new song in my mouth Halle- lujah! What a Saviour. Neither time nor eternity, nor the powers thereof can ever displace one single stone of Christ's building. He is the One who "came to seek and to save that which was lost." No enemy is too strong for His power, no difficulty too mon- strous for His strength. See the encounter, "He shall conte upon him." The Prince of Life, and the prince of darkness must come in- to combat according to the prophecy of Genesis ;3:15. See David a type of Christ as he went into the valley to. meet Goliath, he came upon him, and was victorious in behalf of Israel, fighting not for himself but, love con- strained him, although like Christ, his brethren despised hind, yet having the king's favour, and overcoming the enemy he secured for himself a bride. -1 Samuel 17:25. What a picture of our Deliverer who came forth from the Father, like David, to conquer "and strong pian' (Satan), a d pur- chase for Himself' a Bride (The Church). He came upon the wiles of the devil in the wilderness, upon the enmity and hate of the devil in the Pharisees and Scribes, upon the devil himself on the cross and in that aw- ful conflict destroyed the power of the "strong man armed:" See His victory, "Overcame him, and taketh from him all his armour." As David used Goliath's sword in sev- ering his body, so Christ "through His death destroyed him that had power over, death." He put him to open shame. He rose from the dead more than conqueror. Hallelujah! The devil's helmet was broken and his head bruised: his whole armour of darkness wherein he trusted has been destroyed and the "true light now shineth." None need to remain under Satan's power for Christ can set the prisoner free. Alas! men love darkness rather than light, and bondage of Satan ra- ther than the freedom of Christ, say- ing, "I love my master and. •I will not go free." And so become slaves for time and eternity. Last, but most precious, "And he divideth his spoils." Oh! the grace of our Lord and Saviour. He divideth His spoils as the fruit of His war- fare. He possesses for everyone, pardon, peace, power, yea an eternity of blessings without end. "All is yours, and ye are Christ's," -1 Cor. 3:22. Man had been spoiled of his goods by the devil but Christ over- comes and recaptures the lost pos- sessions, as Abraham overcame the kings and brought back all the goods including Lot's -Genesis 14:16. The great issue now confronts us, Will we share Christ's victory, or remain in the devil's palace? "If the Son make you free . , . ye shall be free indeed" -John 8:36. The spoils of Calvary's cross hath made many rich. A poor last sinner can become an inheriter of that 'inheritance which is incorruptible, undefiled, .and that fadeth not away." Let us pray. Rev. Edgar Ferns, who has been serving -a Baptist Church in the New Convention of Regular Baptists, has returned to the Old Convention un- der which he ministered before going to South America as a missionary, and is being given a church under that Board. SCHOOL REPORT U. S. S. No. 12, Culross (Belmore) for March V-Etoile Casemore. Sr. IV - Subjects, Geography, Grammar, Arithmetic, Literature, Writing and Reading, -Elmer Bal- lagh 67, Jean Herd 63, Marjorie Herd 51, Stuart Johann 40. Sr, III -Edna Johann 74, Margaret Abram 66. Sr. II -Alba Stokes 83, Wilfrid Jo- hann 73, Allan Haskins 63. Jr. II -Bill Abram 68, Mattie Ken- nedy 59. Sr, Primer -Mary Melly 78, Made- line Casemore 60, Jr. Printer -Elmer Haskins 91, Wesley Abram 85, Mary Abram: 83, Report of Bqtevale School for the Winter Term 75% is honour standing, 60% is satisfactory. Total enrolment 83,' Senior IV -- Alba Mowbray and, Russel Barnard 73, Olive Shiell 72, Alma Bosnian 68. JuniorIV- Isobel McKinnon. 88, Hazel Masters 73, Alice Thornton 64, Jack Nicholson 60.5, Mabel Bosman Senior III Lorena Hamilton 82, DaisyHolmes 70 jack Kerr , 69.5, Eunice Thornton 69, Willie Hall 67, Junior III -Evelyn Masters 77, Ar - lel nc1. illElizabeth L ow 75, Mathers 74, Ernest Falconer 71,jack Bosman an 6ii, Marjorie Hall 64, Lyle 'Stewart 59, Senior .II -Gordon Bosman 72, Junior II Joe Nicholson 67, 'Ward Cameron 66, Jack Billow 69.. First Class -Luther Kerr 68. Primer A - Good, Alba Shiell, Douglas Derr. Primer I3 -Fair, Donald Cameron, Harold Bosman, Billy Stacey. A. Aitken, Teacher, East Report of S; S. No. 9, T rn- berry (Powell's) Sr. IV -Joe Higgins 81.8, Mary Powell 78.1;' pass, Stanley Douglas 71.7; Mary Wright 70,67, Jean Mc- Burney 69.6; Mary Vanstone (absent for all examinations.) Sr, In -Pass: Jack McBurney 69,8, Edith Weir 67,5, Promotion from Sr. II to Jr, III -Pass: Marguerite Henning 72.4, Andrew Douglas 65. Promotion of Sr, Pr. to Jr, I -Ir- ene Taylor. Total enrolment -11; average at- tendance -9.5. Gladys M. Hutton, Teacher, Report of S. S. No. 8 Sr. IV -Elaine Radford 72, Edna Elliott 70. Sr. HI -Kenneth Sinnamon 67., Laureln Ben nger 58. 'Jr. III -Margaret McMichael 69, Jeannette Benninger 69, Glen Sinna- mon 80. Sr. TI -Billie '.Elliott 75, Mary Sin- namon 61. Jr. II A -Lloyd Elliott 49, B - Grace Hogg 73, Melba Radford 73, Dorothy Elliott 72, Reatha Sinnamon 67, Helen Walker 63, Peearl Walker 60, Alma Benninger 36. Gladys A. Ireland, Teacher. Report of S. S. No. 7, Morris for month of March Sr. IV -Ferrol Higgins 85, Helen Edgar 48, Winnifred Edgar 46, Bert Hastings 46. Jr. IV -Mary Scott 47, Frances Edgar 42, Bernard Thomas 42, Irlma Casemore 41. e Sr, III -Margaret Coulter 68, King Hastings 48, Charlie Higgins 45, Laura Hopper (absent). - Sr. II -Harold McCallum 90, Har- vey Edgar 76, Ruby Casemore 73, Jack Higgins 53. Jr. II -Clarence Golley, Evelyn Scott, Stewart Ament (absent). Jr. I -June Burke,' Jimmie Case- more, Arthur Edgar. , Sr. Primer -Calvin Burke, Maxine Thompson. Jr. Pr Charlie Procter, Charlie Campbell, .Margaret Haines, Billie Elston, Jimmie Golley, Bernice Thompson (ab.) No. on roll 31; average at. 23.9. Helen. M. Mulvey, Teacher. Report of S. S. No. 9, East Wawanosh for March V. Class- Gertrude Arbuckle 78, Donelda Johnston 66. Jr. IV -Luella Kerr 72, Edith. Ar- buckle 72, Ronald Coultes 72, George Carter 66. Sr. II -Billy Johnston 72. Jr. II -Ariel Johnston 84, Lenore Wellings 60. Primer -Howard Walker 82, Ken- neth Johnston 75. No. on roll 11; ay. attendance 10.9. Elsie Doubledee, Teacher. Report of U. S. S..15 and 3 Howick and Carrick, for Easter III - Jean Harkness 73, Melvin Hoffele 72, Doris Haskins 68. Sr. II -Bessie Peltier 78. Jr. II -Robert Harkness 76, Edna Haskins 76, 1 - Bruce Harkness, Jim Hood, Jack Hood. Beth Barnard, Teacher. Report of S. S. No. 3, Turnberry for the winter term V. Class -Elena Stokes 47*. Sr. IV -John Campbell 83 H; Mar- garet Mundell 80 H; Allan McLean 60; Stewart Jeffray 58, Ferne Jeffray 52, Elmer Jeffray 52, Arno Metcalfe 51. Jr. III -Arnold Jeffray 57, Mary Baird 56, Edith Stokes **. Jr. II -Marion Wallace 62*, James Stokes **. I' -Walter Dunkin 77 H; Lois Ap- pleby 62*. Pr. -Donald Wallace, *-missed some examinations, absent all winter. Norman Muir, Teacher, PRESENTATION AT. SUMMERHILL CLUB The regular meeting of the W.F. W.O. was held at the horde of 'Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Elliott on Friday ev- ening last, when Mrs. Elliott was pre- sented with a Silver Bread b tray y Mrs, R. P. Scott, and Mrs, Agnes Rome read the following address: Dear Friend: -- It is with much regret that we have learned d that you are going to withdraw from the Summerhill Club, owing to the change of residence. We feel that we cannot allow you to depart from our midst without in some way showing you how much L4, uirR;•Yb,!{•4-, ;,.k.r F'il'l,/ CANADA . PARADE EVERY FRIDAY over' stations from coast to coast PRICED FROMM! $875 at factory, Oshawa, Taxes Extra. ," HEN the green light blinks, the Pontiac Six slides out of the jam without any fuss -and for that matter, stays out in front = because of the freely-flowing power of its husky 60 -horsepower engine. It is heavy on theower but easy on the gas. ; P y And through it all, you ride with comfort and ease because Pontiac has 43 points of rubber insulation to smother road shocks, squeaks and. vibration. GMAC, General Motors" own time payment plan. makes it easy to buy the Pontiac Six, and its re-• liability is backed by the General Motors Owner Service Policy. Come in today ! See the Pontiac and test it= yourself. NTI a fi ne car, amoderu ear, a General W. J. . ROWN Dealer Wingham s Value. Pf8-s8 we have appreciated you, during the years you have been with us. You have, always been willing to help at any time and we shall miss you at our meetings and social gath- erings. We wish you every success in the future, and although we know you will make many new friends, we hope you will not forget your old friends of Summerhill Cluli, and ask you to accept this gift as a slight token of our esteem for you. Signed on behalf of the members. Mrs. Agnes Rome. ' Mrs. Robt• P. Scott. Although taken by surprise, Mrs. Elliott made an appropriate reply ex- pressing her appreciation of the thoughtful remembrance. The members then sang Auld Lang Syne, after which a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Elliott, Concession 8, West, when their friends and neighbours assem- bled prior to their departure for Wingham, where they will reside. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Elliott were asked to come forward, and Mr. Thompson McPherson pre- sented them: with a purse of money. Mr. Ivan Steel read the following ad- dress: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, It is with feelings of regret that we have assembled here to -night, on this the eve of your departure from a- mongst us. You have proved your- selves friendly neighbours and good citizens iii the community. We hope on making new friends you will not forget your old ones, We ask you to accept this purse of money, as a small token of our ap- preciation, and we hope you will use it to advantage in your new home, to nemember everyone on the oldeighth concession of Cuirass. - Signed on behalf of the friends and neighbours. George Steel, Thomas McPherson. Mr. Elliott made a suitable reply thanking everyone for their kindness, and inviting them to visit then in their new home. DREW Mr. Elmer Bell of Toronto is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. David Bell. Miss Helen Chilton spent Tuesday afternoon, with her friend, Miss Jean Holtom, Miss Ethel Bell is working for Mrs. Leslie Grice. Miss Ruth Shannon spent Sunday with Miss Glenna Turner. ,Rev. N. H. Watt motored to Tor- onto on Monday to visit for a week. Mr. Hursley Darroch of Calder- wood spent Wednesday with his bro- ther, Mr. Win. Darroch, Mr. Robert Arthurs spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. E, Hamilton, Born- In Harriston, on Sunday, March 29th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Noonan (nee Myrle Holtom, of Drew), a daughter -Gloria Anne. Mr. Harry Gerrie spent the, week- end in the burg. Quite a number around here are making maple syrup . and report a good run. Miss Beatrice Arthurs of Galt is visiting with Mr. and Mrs, George Arthurs, Miss Annie Darroch of Toronto is spending the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, ,Wm. Dar- roch, The Young People of Drew, held. their usual meeting on Tuesday ev- ening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Gibson, with 32 present. The ,nesting was opened by surging, fol- lowed by prayer, The Scripture les- son was read by Miss Edna Miller. The topic was taken by Miss Sin- clair which was on Russia, and was very interesting. Minutes of the last meeting were read and then the edi- tor�read thenews she had, which was very good. The meeting was closed by playing games. Mr. Harold Arthurs and Miss :Hel- en Chilton spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. H. Arthurs. BORN MacEwen -In. Goderich Hospital, on March 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo: G. MacEwen (nee Edna `Scott), a son, Donald Goldthorpe. DEATHS Coulter -In Rochester, N.Y., on Tues day, April 7th, 1931, John Coulter,. in his 73rd year. The funeral ser- vice will be held at R. A, Currie's Funeral Parlours at 2 p. in., on Thursday, April 9th. Interment in Wingham cemetery, MORRIS Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Orr and son, Jack, spent Sunday at Mr, J. C. Case- rnore's. Miss Ruby Forsythe of Kitchener,. spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Andrew Casemore. Mr. and Mrs, Victor Haines and family, •spent the week -end with friends at Ripley. Miss Annie Findlatcr spent Sun- day at Mr. John Cochrane's. Mr. 'Wilfred Congram of Toronto, spent the week -end' with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Congram, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Hutton of Ex'- eter spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hutton's. Master Elgin Coutts of Winghanz visited at Mr, R. Hether.ington's, this week.