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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1940-05-16, Page 6SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON LESSON VD JEREMIAH DENOUNCES FALSE PROPHETS --- Jeremiah 23 Printed Text, Jer. 23;21-32 Golden Text --- "Prove all things; hold fast that which Is good.'' 1 Thess, 5321. THE LESSON IN ITS SETTIN(a Time --- During the reign of .ter 1.3oiachin, 59S B.C. Place -- Jerusalem. The twenty-third chapter of Ser- amtali provides us with a mirror in which we see reflected many con- ditions originally existing in Israel, but surely again prevailing in our own day. In our own land are nw,uy Men and women who make pre tense of being mouthpieces of God, who are deluding thousands of peo- ple. Inevitably the hour comas when a false prophet is exposed, when ultimately he dies, and all those that followed him not only know that they have been deceived — but that they are indeed lost souls, A person who deals in spirit - nal truth and pretends to be what he is not is a terrible liar and de- ceiver. THE PROPHET JEREMIAi.H The prophet Jeremiah was one o: the greatest of all the prophets whe ever appeared in Israel He belong- ed to the -village called Anathoth, northeast of Jerusalem, and was palled to the office of prophet when about twenty years of age, in the thirteenth year of King Josiah, o3 623 B.C., in which sacred work he continued actively until the de- struction of Jerusalem In 586 B.O. After the capture of Jerusalem he was treated with great considers tion by the Babylonians, who gave him the choice of going to Babylon or of remaining 1n his native land, He decided for the latter, but suib- sequently in his old age he was compelled by the rebellious Jews remaining in the land to go to low- er Egypt, where he still continued to preach the word of God to his fellow Israelites (chaps. 43,44). In contrast to optimistic prophets who had hoped to remedy matters in Israel, Jeremiah from the begin- ning predicted the destruction of the city and the sanctuary, as also the end of the Jewish nation and the exile of the people. What char- acterizes this prophet is the spirit- ual inwardness of his religion. The external temple will be destroyed; external sacrifices have no value, because those who offer them are lacking in spirituality. BETTER DAY TO COME In the twenty-third chapter the prophet brings a message from the Lord regarding a better day to come, when Israel, scattered by her false rulers, brought into such dis- obedience against God, that they became the prey of foreign Gentile nations, will be as a flock brought back again into the fold, i,e. to the land of Israel, where they will en- joy fruitfulness and prosperity and peace. Over them will he set faith- ful shepherds who will truly lead the people of God in the ways of righteousness. 21. I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied. 22. But if they bad stood in my council, then had they caused my people to hear my words, and had turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings, 23. Am I a God at hand saith Jehovah, and not a God afar off? •24. Can any hide himself in se - wet places so that I shall not see him? saith Jehovah. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saitb Jehovah. 25. I have heal d what th e' prophets have said, that prophesy..lies in my name, saying. 1 have dreamed, I have dreamed. 20. How long shall this. be in the heart of the prophets, that prophesy lies. even the pro- phets of the deceit of their, own heart? 27. that think to cause my ,people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man is his neighbor, as their' fathers orgat my name for Baal. The false prophets acted as if God were far away out of their sight, not know- ing nor caring what men did; the '=ue prophet feels that he is equal- ly near God in all places. THE WORD OF GOD :'S, The prophet that hath a ;ream, let him tell a dream; and he that hall my word, let him also speak my word faithfully, What is the straw to the: wheat? saith Je- hovah. 29. is not my word like fire? saitb Jehovah: and like n ha.tniner that urcalcetli the rocs; in pieces! 30, Therefore, behold. I ani against the prophets. salt] Jehovah, that steal my words every one from his neighbor. nt. Behold, 1 am against the prophets. saitb Asheville ti -at raee their longues, and say, Ele saittx Behold, t am against them refit prophesy iying dreams, aatlli .re- lievaii, and dotellthem, and cause my people to err by their lies, time by their vain boasting; yet 1 sent them not, nor commanded them; neither do they profit i hip people. at all, salt Jehovah. The word of God is like c, fire ba that whenever it is received into the human mind 1 burns ftp the raise ideas which men have of God. of sin, of righteousness, and of hear van. The word ef, Grid when preach- ed ' powerfully and believed means the destruction of every iniquitous fv�.ra it frit: nim, These Btitlsh "Sub -men" Stung A Pocket Battleship The officers and crew of the British submarine "Spearfish" are shown on the deck of their "pig boat" as they arrived at an unnamed English port from their assignment in Norwegian waters, during which, the "Spearfish" hit the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer with. one torpedo, and maybe more, Members of the crew are looking at the Spearfish insignia on the side of the craft. . Form Notes Says Co -operations Promotes Security Co-operation provides one of the means "by which farmers by united effort can attain a fair measure of economic security," Agriculture Minister P. M. Dew - an of Ontario said in a recent ad- dress at Thorold. "It seems the lot of the farmer that over a period of years he must submit to limited margins of profit on his operations," the minister stated. "His income is steady but it is low. We mayp.look upon him as having reglar employ- ment at a low wage scale. Be. - cause s cause of this small income any effective method of increasing it through producers° co-operatives or saving it through consumers co-operatives is a welcome and necessary factor." INCREASE INCOME The value of co-operation goes beyond the economic . sphere and, has educational and cultural value, "No one will deny that in. recent years farmers have be- come more class-conscious and more self-assertive," Mr. Dewan continued. "One thing is obvious: That gradually they are showing a de- termination to obtain due con- sideration as a class and to re- ceive the rewards for their labors to which they are entitled." RADIO REP,_ORTER By DAVE BOBBINS RttPi'AL VISIT IN RETROSPECT A year ago, all Canada was in a holiday mood; from coast to coast there was an air of happy excite- ment as towns, cities and country- side welcomed Their Majesties 'King George and Queen Elizabeth to the Dominion. As pure pagean- try, the Royal Tour provided a spectacle without parallel in our history; as a spontaneous display of esteem and affection, it impres- sed not Canadians alone, but the whole world. Today, in a world a t war, it seems as if an interval of years, rather than twelve short months, separat- es us from that memorable May of 1939. If the grim reality of the mo- ment has to some extenl dimmed our memories of happier days at peace, it is fortunate that through the medium of radio the atmos- phere of the Royal 'Visit can be re- captured. The Canadian Broadcast- ing Corporation is pros cutin a ser- ies of four feature broadcasts to commemorate the Royal Tour: the first, entitled "A Year Ago Today.' will be presented on Friday, at 8:80 p.m. It will be a sound story in re- trospect of the first day of the Royal Tour -• the arrival and act- ivities at Quebec. This series should be of unusual interest to Canadians ••- and will emphasize hew swiftly the world. of. today Innve9 from phase to phase. olio • The universal u;il,cal or the stall• e.rnatural is the basis Mr one or the most unusual Pic„ rates on the air "Who Knows?", whish Da, Roe rd i'n.rriugtoe presents on the Mutual network each Monday night at 10:15. It's a program that will give you emelt to think about ...- and no doubt cause plenty r.;. eminent -- bu:' ft's good eeitertain- ment. oOo `.t'he silliest story of the week comes from Green Bay, Wisconsin. where the merchants have filled a big swimming, pool with milk, and hired Marathon swimmers to trudge back and forth until they've churned it into butter. The whole affair to be broadcast from WTAQ. Quick. Clarence. the net: oOo NEWSY NOTES Jottings Off. the Cuff .. , T.1, V. Xaltenborn will pinch-hit for Wal- ter Winched when the Broadway oracle vacations this August . . The Metropolitan Opera Company has quietlyislaled Deanna Durbin, the 4Vinnipig gal who made good in the flickers, under contract . Fred Reto, the gravel -throated bad man on the Lone' Ranger Series; has retired , , and Eddie Cantor will replace Ere(' .Alen came the Hall. o0o RADiO HIGHLIGHTS Wednesday . . Over the, Top with CBC at 7:40 . . , Ben Bernie aucl the lads on Columbia at Eight Crip, Radio Drama, CBC chain at ten . Phil Barris' Orchestra on liIutual Chain at 1:00 n.m.. . Friday . . , Family Doctor cm. C'KOC at Eigbt ... A Veer Ago TO: day, time Royal Visit in retrospect; on LOBI, at 8:80. . Grand, Central Station from CBS at Tea' i h. Woodhouse and Hawkins on 013C from Winnipeg at 11:30 . , , Setuie clay ..,. the•:lting's Plate at Wood - bice, via CBL at :15 . . Mozart Opera series from the Mutual chain at 9:30 , . ,Let's Go To the Ainsio Iiall at CBT, at 10:80. , Make Mine Music from C"KOC at 11:30, Note: All times Eastern Daylight, Improve Rural School Grounds Only One -Quarter of Schools In Rural Ontario Have Lawns Mowed, and Trees, S,hrube, Flowers Caved For, Depart- ment of Education Says The Provinciiid Department' of Education is urging a special drive this Spring for improvement in the appearance of rural school grounds. A survey made by Chief Inspector V. K. Greer ane Normasi Davies, in- spector of agricultural classes shows that of 6,722 schools only 1,438 have lawns mowed and trees, shruils and flower beds cured for; 2,500 have trees and shrubs partial- ly cared for and the grass cut only several times a year with a farm mower; 1,784 with: grass and weeds seldom cut and shrubs and trees, if planted, neglected. WORK DONE BY PUPILS While the School Act and regu- lations make the school board re- sponsible for the size and general care of the grounds, Mr. Davies points out that the Regulations pro- vide for a $15 to $80 range for the flowers, shrubs end bulbs which must be planted by the pupils, un - dei' the direction of the teacher, and May' be included in the agri- cultural report as expenditure on which the grant is paid. This is In schools where agriculture is taught. It is emphasized the work must be done by the pupils. No school can hire outside help and get the grant. Canada Honors Native Artists Br•onze•,Tabiets Erected to Memory of Singer and Sculp- tor - Alban: and Hebert Canada has paid tribute to two of her outstanding artists, Ma- dame Albani and Louis Philippe Hebert, with erection since their deaths of bronze tablets at their birthplaces. Madame Albani, who was Mar- ie Louis Emma Lajeunesse Gye in private life, was born at Cham- bly, Que., November 1, 1847, edu- cated there at the conventt of the Sacred Heart and later studied singing a Paris and Milan. Using the name "Albani" slie made her operatic debut in Mess- ina, Sicily, in 1870. Her success 'there led to engagements in Flor- e.nee, London and Paris. SANG BEFORE QUEEN VICTORIA A command to sing at Windsor Castle in 1874 brought her to the attention -of Queen Victoria. Ma- dame Albani died in London 'May 3, 1930, and the bronze tablet was erected in the garden of her birthplace at Chatnbly, Septemb- er 14, 1939. Hebert, sculptor and designer of monuments, was born January 27, 1850, at . Sainte -Sophie d'Hali- fax, Que. He studied art in Mon- treal and France and was elected a member of the Royal Canadian Academy in 1888. He died at Westmount, Que., on June 13, 1917. Men Are Turning To Gayer Styles Women's partiality to bright col - ars hes definitely influenced the breadwinner's taste in spring suits and' accessories. tt canvass of lead- ing New York men's shops showed r. last week, While cautioning the well-dressed male to shun the more bizarre nut• fits, the men's wear department has come up this spring with the wedge canvas shoe, the light green lint (again) and many other sartorial steal from the distaff side. And the sales are brisk. BR(GFIT COLORS FAVORED Once again. following last spring's_lead, women are proving su$bgssful in urging upon their bus• bands and. friends Ilse odd spring nonibinalltins for country and town wear alike, Smart and conservative is the • grey flannel jacket worn with navy blue flannel trousers, Aitot.iter popular combination is the grey tone glen plaid jacket with tan gabardine trousers , , , the nmol; popular snit for early spring weir is tho slate -bine unfinished worst• ed, particularly for the ,-onus; host 11ess man, a• How To Torture A Luckless Mate One Kansas City wife •-- iden- tity secret because her husband doesn't know 'how She does it -- learns promptly whether her matt mails her letters, In every letter she encloses a self-addressed pos- tal card. If the card is returned, she knows the letter was deliver,. ed. If not— , �r Sy Winiaattn 1 HIS CURIOUS WORLD Ferguson IF THE (--VYDFZC?G E - IN A SINGLE DROP P OF WATER., WERE MADE aa INTa� H Li n Y I ^Toms, ALL AT ONCE, 'IT WOULD F.I4PLODE WiTH THE FORCE OF A TWO—POUND ST/CA: O1= DVAWW/7:E/ 019r7 By NEA SERVICE, INC. • FLOWERING DOGWOOD WON OUT AS STATE I`•LOWVEi?- OF VIRGINIA e.ECAUSE A RIVAL-, THE 1//i2G/1V/A C EEPE2's IS A Ch./N18/AIG AV -ANT/ VO-11ERS ARGUED THAT iT WAS NOT' APPROPRIATE, SINCE THE .,E•icxP9 Jc•' O1= VIRGINIA ARE N!Crr CLIMBERS. IS THE SPECIES USW CHIEFLY P. DISSECTION IN UNIVERSITIES, '� ; COLLEGES AND HIGH SCHOOLS. v -re IT IS a simple matter to liberate hydrogen atoms by the use e2 electrical current. but they will be able to unite only in two -by two combinations. So far, man has not learned to unite then: in. the four-by-four combinations which form helium atoms. NEXT: in'hat Is the chief cause of liay fever. in the spring? tr SOUTH AFRICAN STATESMAN HORIZONTAL 1,5 English statesman in South ,Africa 10 Stepped upon. 11 Piece of sculpture, 12 Smoke. 14 Genus of slugs. 16 Toward. 17 Tone B, 18 Upright shaft. 19 Noun termination. 21 Period of time 23 Neuter pronoun. 24 Tree. 25 His will established educational —5. 32 Isinglass. 34 Opposite of credit. 35 Lean-to. 37 To unite. 39 Wing. 40 Expression of amusement. 41 lnsect's egg. 42 Type standard 44 Whirlwind. 45 Dower Answer to Previous 'Puzzle • ABASE L 0 A R E T A H•ID pCULTR MD®© P13l d 0(1aLY VOuNS 0 E O O LITTLE A RED RIDING E HOOD E. E property. 46 Preposition. 47 Region. 49 Grand - parental. 51 3,1416. 52 Falsifier. 54 Speedily. 56 Toward sea, 58 He was the English — who helped develop South Africa, 61 Silk fibers. 62 Mineral spring. 63 Failing in duty. VERTICAL .•Court. 2 Mistake. 3 Mine shaft hut. 4 Day in Roman month. 5 Adherent of realism, 6 Death notice. 7 Duet. 8 Domestic slaves. 9 Street. 13 Acquaintances 15 Fortified hill. 16 Extremity. -- - ai 20 --- was named after him. 22 Cravat. 24 Plant louse, 26 Food container. 27 Alleged force.. 28 Meadow, 29 With great ability. 30 Inlet. 31 Distinctive theory, 33 First letter ot a name. 36 Those who run away. • 38 Ever 40 Ocean. 43 Average. 44 Above. 47 Weapons. 48 Egyptian sacred bull. 49 Things done. 50 Convulsive tie 53 Bustle. 55 Venomous snake. 57 Steeped morsel. 59 Form of "lig^." 60 Indian mulberry. POP_- The Catch lin. It By J. MILLAR WATT