Zurich Herald, 1930-07-10, Page 3Sunday School
Lesson
slttly 13. Lesson II—Jacob (A Selfish
Man Transformed)'—Genesis 25::
29.34; 28: 18-22; 29: 18.20; 33: 1.4,
18. Golden Text -For what is a
man profited, if he .shall gain the
In King Arthur's Footsteps Eat and Grow Thin
Those who, regard the stories of
King Arthurand his heights merely Is ' !Oman, se New Cry
as rather charming tales for children
will be .surprised to learn that an MARIE ANN BEST,
international Arthurian Congress is to Introduction
be held in Cornwall this snmtno".
Scholars interested in Arthurian re-
search are ' expected to come from
America and from 0 number of Eur-
opean :countries in order to attend the
congress, They will make a tour,
of the places in Cornwall, associated
whole world and lose his own soul? with the Arthurian legend, and may
By
or what shall a man give in ex- 'go on to Wales on the same mission.
change for his soul?—Matthew 16;
26.
ANALYSIS.
I. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A BROTHER'S
WEAKNESS AND A FATHER'S BLIND-
NESS, Gen. 25 29-34; 27: 1-46.
IL BARGAINING WITH GOD, chapter 28,
III. CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION,
chapters 32 and 33..
INTRODUCTION—Jacob, the grandson
of Abraham, is one of the most puz-
zling characters in Old Testament
story. There is much in hint that is
mean and dishonorable, much also that
is very fine and noble. It is true that
he cheats his brother both of his birth-
right and his father's blessing, but it
is also true that he values very highly
that birthright with its great material
and spiritual inheritance, held in such
light esteem by Esau. The spiritually -
minded and ambitions Jacob stands out
in the story, with all his faults, in
striking contrast to Esau, who, to gra-
tify the appetite of the moment, sells
`:that which would have: made hint heir
to the promise of ,A.braham.
L TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A BROTHER'S
WEAKNESS AND A FATHER'S BLIND-
NESS, Gen. 25: 29-34.; 27: 1-46.
Jacob's pottage was made of lentils,
still a favorite dish inthe east and
usually stewed with onions, rice, and
oil, or small bits of meat and fat, and
seasoned to the taste (Driver's "Gen-
esis"). The birthright which Esau
parts . with so lightly, acompanied by
the father's blessing (chap. 27), would
probably have made hint head of the
tribal community and heir to the
greater part of his, father's posses-
sions. Pressed by his appetite he sells
the future for an immediate gratifica-
tion. Jacob takes a mean advantage
of his heedless brother. To satisfy a
far-seeing ambition he is -willing to
scheme and plot and lie. But of the
two he is clearly the stronger chat-
acter 'and capable of the greater
achievements in life. It may be that
the character of Esau was reflected in
the Edomitess who claimed descent
from him, as that of Jacob in Israel.
II. BARGAINING WITH GOD, chapter 28.
Jacob, a 'fugitive from his home. in
southern Palestine, fleeing from his
brother's wrath, and commanded by a
jealous mother to choose a wife of her
own and his father's kinsfolk, not like
Esau •of the daughters, of the /and,
.lighted ?ipaoii a cerain placs where he
tarried for the night. There in rest-
less .slumber he dreamed a dream of
angels on a stairway which ascended
to heaven and the Lord standing above
it There his regeneration began. It
is true that Jacob's scheming, self-
seeking spirit here again asserts itself..
His morning vow is conditioned. If
God will be ?oath me and will keep ane
. their shall the Lord be mit God.
There is nevertheless srenuine piety in
this vow, a real desire and seeking
after God, even though it be still on
the lower plane of material. advantage
and success.
III. CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION,
. chapters 32 and 33 -
After many years Jacob returns to
Canaan with his family and his serv-
ants and his flocks and herds. At the
fords of the river Jabbok,.east of Jor-
dan, he hears . that Esau is coming to
meet him with four hundred men, and
he is greatly afraid. Perhaps not until
now did his conscience really trouble
him as regards his treatment of Esau,
and now his conscience is awakened by
fear of Esau's vengeance. Jacob does
three things. He divides his followers
into two companies with the hope that
if one is attacked the other may
escape. He sends forward his 'servants
with rich presents to meet his brother.
Then he prays to God for deliverance,
chap. 32: 9-12. Night falls and alone
by the river he•wrestles with an in-
visibe adversary. Was it not that
God's Spirit was urging him to a real
repentance? When at last he answered
the question, What da thy name? and
said, It is Jacob, his confession was
made. For the word Jacob really
means a supplanter, one who takes the
place that rightfully belongs to an-
other. The name fitted well his char-
acter. Now that he has confessed and
admitted his guilt he receives the bless-
ing which he sought, and a new name,
Israel. for as a prince hehad prevailed
• with God.
Sure of.His Ground
Straw Hat—"You'll never be as
popular as I ani, you big stiff!"
Derby—"Possibly not, yet my su-
periority is felt."
There are many holiday-makers who
visit the scenes of Arthurian romance
yearly, yet never realize the fact.
They do not know that Camelford is.
supposed to bo Camelot, where Arthur
and Guinevere held their court; that
the Scilly Isles are the land of
Lyonesse; or that Tintagel is the
centre of a district rich in Arthurian
associations—Slaughter Bridge, for in-
stance, is the reputed scene of the
king's death.
What New York
Is Wearing
BY ANNABELLE WORTHINGTON
Illustrated Dressmaking Lesson Fur-
?fished With Every Pattern
air I knew'
r," : '';1 how,"' is the
eons 'tan t
thought of the
vast . majority
of a certain
type of people.
We fleshy peo-
ple often look
with dubious
eyes at our
figures and Jr
wishes could.
accomplish our object, we would long
ago have gotten rid of those extra
pounds.
Frequently we pick up the papers
and in the doctor's column of ques-
tions and answers, we see the oft
repeated pathetic call from our fleshy
sister, "Doctor, how can I reduce?"
These are but a few words bus we
know they mean a great deal. The
reply --.is generally this, "Reducing: is
just a matter of self:eontrol," which
leaves a sort of feeling of being sus-
pended in the air, for still the "how"
is not answered. Someone whispers
"diet," but that very word nearly al-
ways makes the overweight person
balky right at the start, for she sees
visions of good things she likes, plac-
ed tantalizingly before her with big
"touch-me-not" signs on. them and
therefore thinks she just won't be
gin. Of course, no one likes to be
fat but the question is how to get it
off.
The sleeveless capelet frock of print-
ed silk crepe is probably •.ne of the
most wearable types of the season.
The soft capelet in this chic model
falls in soft ripples o-rcr the arms, giv-
ing the effect of short sleeves.
The fitted bisque bodice with button
trim and snug line through the hips of
the circular flaring skirt is impressive
of Princess silhouette.
Style No. 2507 can be had in sizes
14, 16,.18 years, 36, 38 and 40 inches
bust.
Plain crepe silk in lobster -red or
Iris -blue is youthful choice. Printed
dimity, printed voile, chiffon, printed
batiste and linen' are dainty sugges-
tions.
HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS.
Write your name and address plain-
ly, giving flambe): and size of such
patterns as you want. Enclose 20e hi
stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap
it carefully) for each number, and
address your order to Wilson Pattern
Service, 73 West Adelaide.St., Toronto:
LOVE
1 Was enough overweight to make
me view with consternation every ad-
ded pound. I didn't think I overate.
It is true often I would go to a
tea, have a good time and come home,
atter having eaten sandwiches, cake,
and perhaps ice cream, and then eat
some supper just to be sociable;
while cooking I liked to see if things
tasted right and often without think-
ing would eat a piece of cake, or a
cookie, between meals. I felt virtuous
because I put a ban on taking second
helpings, for I :knew they were the
cause of more added avoirdupois
than anything else; I ate quantities
of raw fruit between or after a full
meal and thought they only consisted
of water and vitamins. But I know
better now, and nothing could in
duce me to return to the old way of
eating.
Nothing worth while can be won
in a clay and to conquer obesity takes
time.
But it can be done, and oh joy, it
can be done without suffering hungei
pangs and without your having to
give up all social functions where
tempting viands appear to tempt one's
appetite. It is going to be done
simply by learning food values in
calories so you will know what you
are doing and why you are :loing it.
You will attain a slow, sure knows-
edge that will keep you normal after
you get there, and the scale instead of
being the ogre it now is, Will register
so nicely the pound or so gained dur-
ing the festive season that it becomes
but a gentle indicator of the increas-
ed pound and your weight can easily
be adjusted to normal the following
week because you know how.
When visiting a friend one day I
happened to pick up a book entitled
"Watch Your Weight." It proved
Wonderfully helpful and a real eye-
opener. Prom then on I delved into
doctor's and dietitians" books until I
learned what caused my abnormal
weight. I found too, I must reduce
slowly so as not to inure what
health I had, and after carefully
working out a system of eating which
will lie set forth in succeeding arti-
cles, discovered to my delight and
comfort that , my health was greatly
improved when I gradually threw
overboard the excess baggage I had
been carrying in the form of super-
fluous weight. •
O there is nothing holier in this life
of ours, than the first concioesness
of love—the first flutterings of its
silken wings—the first rising sound
and breath of that wind which is so
soon to sweep through' the soul, to
purify or to destroy.
A ?Weird C sicken!
Terrapin, or baby tortoise emerging from shell. This species of tor-
toise is born from hard shelled egg, while most of the turtle family come
from soft shell eggs.
But you must not be like the pupil
who expected her music teacher to
teach and also do the work 01 prac-
tice and study, and then expect in
some miraculous way to become an
accomplished musician, Things do
not work out that way. Do not think
you are going to grow normal unless
you are serious about it, Think
over it and plan for it, for if you fol-
low closely the advice and knowledge
I give you, You will reduce around two
pounds each week while using the
ordinary daily menus. All foods can
be eaten and if you follow the instruc-
tions here outlined you will emerge
feeling fine and beeom slender in
three or four months time depending
on the number of pounds you wish to
take off.
What I learned I joyfully give to
my overweight sisters for I have
found it largely a matter of diet. It
'does not mean, • however, doing with-
out a fleshy person's favorite foods al-
together. 1' found I could enjoy all
foods. I didn't need to avoid them.
It is mostly a mater of cutting
down on the quantity of certain kinds
of foods. If you know the values of
foods that will enable you to reduce
you will find it best to eat more of
them and cut down on some of the
foods which are your favorites but
which if taken in too large quantities
acid to your weight.
Remember, reducing is a slow pro-
cess because if done too quickly
The Merry Heart
Goes All the Way
When you come to a wearisome bit 01
tate road,
Where the stones are thick and the
path is steep,
And the back is bowed with the heft
of the load,
As the narrowing way is hard to
keep.
Don't stop just then for a wasteful
sigh,
But challenge the worst with stead-
fast cheer;
If nowhere else, there is help oa
high—
God's angel will hasten, your
Hints to Drivers
bty ACCELz.RAT3
There are only a few things about
an auto:nohils that need routine Attetx-
tion—engine and chassis lubrication,.
batteries radiator and tires; The en•
gine, chassis and radiator should be
attended to aecordiog to"the particnl-
ar needs of your car. but batteries
should be watered at lonat once every
two weeks and your tins should be
checked at least once a week.
When changing A. wheel or rim
alter a puncture take the epare off
the rack at tile rear, or out of the
fender well, before Au jack up the
ear and remove 'he fir t. Otherwise,
in getting the spare loose you may
joggle the car just enough to cause
it to slip off the jack.
The garages for the old high-pres-
sure tires were marked to measure
each five pounds of air, but the
gauges for balloons are marked to re•,
gister each pound. This chows how
much. more important it is to •have
exact pressure in hallow,
It's a good idea `o have your speed-
ometer checked once in a while. It
it registers munh too low you may be
going a great deal faster than you
think and become involved in ae acci-
dent or an altercation with a traffic
officer.
If you should ever have to be towed
be careful to keep your foot lightly
on the brake pedal ,so that if the tow-
ing -car stops or slows down unex'
pettedly you can do likewise before
you climb up on its rear bumper,
And if you are doing the towing warn
the other driver to watch out.
Scraping a tire against the curb
when parking, or hitting the edge of
the curb, is one of the best ways in
the world to shorten the life of your
rubber. Such carelessness is expen-
sive.
Look Wide !
A little gipsy boy lay on his back
pioneer. lit a meadow where the dew still
sparkled on the grass. A. few yard
When you reach alonesome bit of the away a lark suddenly rose front hes
road, nest and flying up and up until she
Curtained was almost out of sight, sang the joy
murk, of the morning, then swiftly and sure.
health is impaired. And you hear faint sounds ,from the ly dropped to the green.
Beauty only comes with health and dread above, "Why do you fly so high to sine
too strenuous reducing methods low- Where shivering, grim hobgoblins your song?" asked the gipsy boy, wow
er the vitality. But if superfluous . lurk, tiering.
-fat is gradually dispensed with, hi its Just laugh to scorn their doleful "Oh when I'm above everything 1
place will come health, comfort, ease i cries—
about with mist and
of motion, not to mention improved
good looks.
have a note book and a pot of li-
quid paste ready next week, and keep
these articles for reference as they
appear each week in your home paper.
Next week—" Weey Should I Re-
duce?"
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"Don
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This is the place to whistle and
sing;
Brush the fog from your fearless eyes,
I "And close to the faith. of your fath-
ers cling.
When you stand at a sorfowful bit of
the road,
And a. hand you loved has loosed
Rs clasp;
I When streams are dry that in sweet-
ness flowed,
And flowere drop from your listless
grasp,
Even now take heart, for, farther on,
Thea are. hope and joy and the
dawn of day;
You shall finch, again what you thought
was gone;
'Tis the merry heart goes all the
way.
—Margaret E. Sangster.
Birds Like
Roar of Traffic
1 birds seem thoroughly to
emselves mid the roar and
traffic, and some of them
o most unusual places for
ellings.
hg ago, the golden statue of
r1 of Savoy, which stands in
Strand, was being cleaned
hen. These workmen found
r the shelter of the Earl's
Ir. and Mrs. Swallow had
made their home, and were
ip a family!
r strange nest in London
by a pigeon. For some
lad brought string and hair -
bathroom window, entirely
the fact that these were
thrown away again. But at
ad its chance, and was left
for a short time. When
eehl was next seen she was
h triumph on the completed
ich rested on a shelf inside
1, It had two eggs inside,
built of hairpins!
"Jimmy, an angel has just
you a baby brother. 'Would
to see hint?" Jimmy:
to see the angel!"
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