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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1930-04-30, Page 4PAGE 4. -THE BLYT $TANDARL-April 24, 19a EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN AND FARM CATALOGUE TO INTENDING PURCHASERS 1N_M RENNIE C9 UNITED; TORONTO ALSO'AT MONTREAL.• VANCOUVER BECAUSE OF AN ERROR CALENDAR- 1NACC- URACi10S (EXPLAINED. The Christian Era, as a Tinto Measur• Ing Device, Wits Proposed In 521 Canto Into General tiso In Europe About 1.000 A. D, Why do we start our new year on January 1. And why is our newest year num- bered 1930? Put the first question to the first ten persons you meet, suggests a but letin from the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the National Gen - graphic Society, and you will prob ably get three or less satisfactory u nswers. Put the second question to the sante persons and perhaps half of them w111 insist that 1930 years next Christmas have elapsed since th, birth of CbrisL It would be reasonably correct to answer both questions by the state- ment: "Because of an error." There is really no reason for start- ing each new year on that day called January 1, except that Julius Caeear so decreed it when he reformed the calendar approximately 1,976 years ago. But the day of trio year that Caesar called "January I" is not the day that we go designate. Instead it in the day that we now call "Decem- ber 28." Because Caesar assumed the year to be eleven minutes and fourteen se- conds longer than it really Is, the datog "crawled" through the centur- ies, away from the position that Ju- lius Caesar gave them, until by 1582 they were fourteen days out of place. "January 1" had advanced almost to the middle of the "January" marked out by Caesar, in attempting to correct this dis- crepancy, Pope Gregory turned the calendar hack, not to its position in Caesar's day, but to its position at the time of the church council of Ntcaoa in 325 A.D., when the calen- der already had crawled forward four days, Had Pope Gregory made a complete correction, January 1 would have fallen on the day that we now call "December 28." But after all, the fact that Jan- eary 1 is still four days away from the position llxed by the flat of a Roman emperor is of no great signiti- mance. The really important matter is that the date shall not drift from 'ts moorings, so to speak, and take up stew positions with reference to the easons; and Its stability within a very tiny range was properly assured by the corrections which Pope Gre- gory made. The year is a repetition of the Fame months and days, and can best ,•e thought of as a circle. A trip around a circle can start at any rolnt; and elmllarly the year could i c thought of as starting on any day. 1a fact, throughout the past, differ- +'nt peoples have started the yens in ill four of the seasons, The Jews 'egan their year early in September, the Romans on March 25, the 85850 tans on September 21, the Greeks on 1lecember 21, and the Persians on 1-08091 11. There are, however, four logical ^:laces to start a new year, based on itronomical considerations. These o re: The winter solstice, which now `ills on December 22; the summer rnlgtice, June 21; the spring equi- nox, March 20; and the autumn equt- ox, September 23, Julius Caesar and ';le astronomical advisers, when they rrbltrarily started their reformed ;'ear at the point called January 1, :ulesed by only seven days one of the ..est logical possible yearly etarting prints: the winter solstice. This is a logical starting point for the people of the northern hemisphere (and their interests have so far dominated a, end arrangements) because at that thno the sun has completed its ap- parent yearly retreat to 'the south, and apparently turns back north - ',card, bringing increased light and +.warmth. I When Caesar reformed the mien - 'Oar this significant astronomical tent took place on December 25. .'hen growing Chrtsttanity, after ex- rimenting with other dates, chose tecember as the date on which to t lebrate the birth of Jesus, it chose j •,e day that had been marked out Alder the Julian system by the win, 1 r solstice. But even then the date, t.etng to the Julian error, had mee- t 1 from to solstice; and by the time t.:o Christmas celebration became 4;neral, the calendar had crawled forward until the day called Decem- ber 25 occurred four days later than the solstice. As the centuries passed, Christmas crawled ten add it.rnal days away from the solstice. When ',Pope Gregory applied lis correction to the calendar he pushed December 25 ten days back of its farthest ad- vance, but left it still four days away from the winter solstice. The Christian Era as a time meas- uring device, distinguished by the numbering of the years In both direc- tions from the supposed birth year of Christ, was not. proposed until about 527 A.D., and did not come into gen- eral use in Europe until about 1000 A. D. in the year 527 the evidence as t0 the time of Christ's birth was not very dependable, and it is now believ- ed by many scholars that the calcula- tions on which the Christian ]Era was based were in error by from throe to seven- years, We call our new year "1830," therefore, • not because we know it to he the uiueteen hundred and thirtieth year since the birth of Christ, but because a monk named Dlonysius Ilziguus wrongly calculat- ed the birth year. If the preeent year here its st.rtctl, proper label it would probably be numbered between 1938 and 1931 A D. Tne Orothodox churches of East- ern Europe and Wooteru Asia still stick to the old Julian calendar, so that their Christmas and new year dates come two weeks after the rest of the world has celebrated these teasta. A SACRED MOUNTAIN. Temples of tilt. Lushan Falling Into Ruin—Now Shelter Bandits. Mt. Lushan, one of the twelve sa- cred mountains of China, famed alike for the piety of its monks and for the beauty of its scenery, has been en- tirely pre-empted by bandits. The once -famous temples of flit. Lushan, which in pastcenturies were the goale of Imperial pllgrtniagea, are now falling into ruin and shelter ban- dits, The once sacred grottos, for- merly given over to the contempla- tion of Immense carved images of Buddha, or to the rites of Taoist priests, are now used by trio bandits as prleone. Anelent Chinese writings declare that Mt. Lushan was "10 miles high and 240 miles in clreumference," To- day Lushan rises only a little more than 4,000 feet, but it affords an un- surpassed view southward over the Gulf of Pechili and eastward toward the Llao-tung Peninsula, on which the Russians built Port Arthur and on which the Japanese now occupy Dairen. Luehan Is very rugged, and in olden tines every cliff was orna- mented with a temple. yelnlituyu, the famous Milian who rose to power under Genghis Khan, was an especial devotee of Lushan and legends have it that he imitated this mountain to be "the eternal trustee of wisdom." Accordingly he is eupposed to have buried 10,000 sa- cred books in a cavern under the peak of the • mountain, and then to have erected over his repository the temple which to -day is a bleak ruin, Londesborar. Mr. Harold Snell is home from Toronto College for a short time. Miss Roseila Crawford, of London. spent the Easter tide with friends here. Dr. and Mrs, Whitley. of Gorrie, were guests of Robt. and Mrs. Yungblutt, last Sunday. Mr. Arthur Lyon, who has been teach- ing at Kitchener, is home for the the hol- iday week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Morris, of Toronto. were visitors at the home of Mr. J. Man- ning on Friday. Mr. Eph. Gray, of Stratford Normal, , is spending the holidays with his parents, W. and Mrs, Gray. ' Mr and Mrs, Ferris, cf Kerwood. spent the week end with Rev. and Mrs John- son at the paseonage. Miss Mary and Esther Jamieeon are spending Easter week with their parents Arthur and Mrs. Jamieson. Mr, and Mrs, Will T'amhlyn and chil- dren. Juan and John, are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. J Tamblyn. Mrs, James Howatt, of Seaforth, spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Percy Manning who is still in a very poor state of health. A goodly number attended the Good Friday service in United Church. The Cantata, "They Have Taken Away My Lord" rendered by the Friendly Class of the Sunday School was much enjoyed. Rev. Mr. Forrester, gave a very appro- priate address. The regular meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Community Hall on May 1st, A paper "Sweet Six- teen" will be giyen by Mrs. R. Wdis, In- strumental, ntstrumental, Mrs. R. Vodden; reading Mrs, C. Ruddell and Mrs. Caldwell; Roll call answered by paying the tee, after which there will be an election of officers. Hostesses—Mesdames J Crawford, H. Sundercock, W. Howatt J. D. Efsley, If. Shobbrook, Geo. Cowan and Mise Harr. The meeting will commence at 2 o'clock and a good attendance is asked for. A wedding of intereat to Londesboro friende was solemnized in the City of Chi- ' cage, Saturday. April 19, when Eleanor, daughter of the late Matthew and Mrs. Mains was united in marriage to Mr, Charles M. Throop. The ceremony of the Methodist Episcopal Church was read by Rev. Ralph Wakefield, pastor of the Englewood Methodist Episcopal Church. Owing to the illness of the bride's mother, only the immediate fam- ilies witnessed the ceremony, After a short trip, Mr, and Mrs, Throop will re- side at 100 W. 05 St,, Chicago, 111. The Easter Service in the United Chur- ch, on Sunday last was one of the best in its history with a large congregation as- sembled. The S. S, scholars filled the centre pews, the choir was composed of the junior members of the S. S, which ren dereri s, me special music. Miss A Snell gave the Easter Story. Rev. Mr. John- son gave a short address and also conduc ted the baptismal service, after which a reception service was heid when about thirty united with the church. The even ing service was well represented. The Cantata that was given on Good Friday night, afterwards an illustrated lecture was given by the pastor, Rev. Johnson. Flags In London. The number of tlaglees flagstaffs In London is remarkable. ' writes "Looker-on" In the London Daily Chronicle. The bravest shows of flags are those (Replayed by big drap- ery shops, and these serve to impart a gay note of color to the West End's grey streets. The commonest flag le, naturally, the Union Jul, and after that the French Tricolor and the Stars and Stripes are the most frequently seen. Over Bucking- ham Palace floats the King's personal flag, the Royal Standard, whenever he Is to residence there, and at each of the foreign consulatce may he seen the particular flag of the various countries. But one feels that the numerous bare flagstaffs might more often be adorned. Building Organ for Jerusalem. The well-known organ manufactur- ing firm of esavant Freres in St. Hyacinthe, Que., has received a con- tract to build a four -keyboard organ with 65 stops for the Y.M.C.A. in Jerusalem. Another organ, now in the making, is destined for St. Johu'e, Nfld. For Ladies' Shoes. Pereian lambs, Algerian sheep, Swedish reindeer, French calves, rep- tiles, walntees, and antelopes aro oolong the autunite called upon to supply material tor making ladies' elutes, Mr. Hayden Powell, of Stratford, visit- ed his cousin, Mr, John McGee, over the holiday, Rev. E. and Mrs. Anderson and child- ren are spending some days with the for- mer's mother at Sarnia, Mrs. Matthew Mains announces the marriage of her daughter, Eleanor, to Mr. Charles M. Throop, Saturday, April 19th, in the City of Chicago. lice, T. H Farr, rector of St, John's Church, London Tp., formerly rector of Trinity Church, Blyth, underwent quite acritical operation in London Hospital oh Monday. The Huron Presbyterial Conference of the W. M. S. convenes in Seaforth North Side United Church on Wednesday, April 30th. All who can make it convenient are invited to attend, Mr. F, J. Hollyman is now deivering bread in quite a "nifty" Chevrolet deliv cry truck, This will facilitate the delivery of bread and will enable him to cover a greater scope of couutry in placing in the homes his delicious pastry and bread. The W. M. S. of Old St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church held its meeting on April 17th, at 2.30 p. M. The president occu- pied the chair for the business part of the meeting, after which Mrs, A. H. Erskine presided. Following the singing of hymn 212. Mrs. J. McGee read an Easter poem "The Love of Christ Which Passelh Knowledge," by Christina Rossetti "The Life of George Young," pioneer mission- ary in Western Canada was read by Miss L. Herrington, after which Mrs. S. Cum- ing sang, "He is not Here, He has Risen.". A prayer of preparation for the Easter message was asked by Mrs. L. Scritn- gcour, followed by the use of hymn 214 Tne missionary topic was given by Mrs. A. H. Erskine, taken from the Study Book 'Couriers of the King;' on (1) The Missionary School is Originated and ;2) An Old, Old Church. 'rhe meeting was brought to a close with prayer offered by Mrs, McGee, Sr. IT PAYS TO USE MARTIN-SENOUR PRODUCTS FOR EVERY PURPOSE.. FOR EVERVJURFACE ,. NOW CEMENT FLOORS S CAN BE PAINTED SUCCESSFULLY Neat, clean, orderly basements are easily acquired when your cement floors are finished with Martin-Senour Conere-Tone Floor Dressing. �( No more endless tracking of dirt from basement to upper floors, for Concrc- Tone dries smooth, hard and durable. 9j And the cost is remarkably low. Half gallon, $3.00, gallon $5.50. One gallon of Comm -Tone covers about 400 square feet—two coats. And no special primer or hardener is required. ilfmrin•Senour Prairie's for every propose, for every surface, are sold by 10o'° PUREPAINY ,VARNISHES'`; & LACQUERS MUNRO BROS., BLYTH, ONT. Entirely Herbal WorksWonders on Peevish Stomachs and Lazy Bowels The old, reliable Gallagher's Tonic and System Builder All the goodness and healing virtues of herbs, Nature's own medicine, are in this tonic. No mineral drugs. Sets very organ working 100'10. Brings hack the old joy of living. Cloud for tho nerves. Clears up skin troubles—even Eczema. Builds you up, Sold, as other Gallagher's herbal Household Remedies aro, by 29 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The municipal council of the Township of Morris are asking for tenders for the construction of the McNichol Drain and the Phelan Drain. Plans, estimates, pro- files may be seen at the clerk's residence. The tenders will be opened at the Town- ship Hall on Monday, May 26. 1930, at 2 p no. and a good -faith bond will be requir ed if you get the conttact. A. MacEWEN, Clerk NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The municipal council of the Township of Morris are asking for tenders to work the crusher, furnish the necessary power and the cartage to deliver the crushed material. the tender to be so much per yard delivered on the west end of con, 7. the longest hall 3i miles from the pit and crusher. The contractor to furnish every thing necessary to deliver the crushed ma- terial, To give a good -faith bond of 10 per cent. of estimate of contract and to be responsible for 25 of breakage in crusher, For further particulars apply to the road superintendent or the clerk. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accented. The tenders will be opened at the Town- ship Hall on Monday, May 20, 1030, at 3 P ro. A MacEwen, Clerk of Morris The Cradle. GROOS—In Hullett on April 21st, to Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Groos, a son. MAGES --In London, on April 17th, to Mr. and Mrs Earl Magee, a son. The Altar. CRAIG — SWITZER -- At the United Church parsonage. Kirkton, on Wednes day. April 10, by Rev. J. A Bell, Ellen M., second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs N. C. Switzer. to John M. Craig eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, Blyth, Ont. Mrs. John McGee, of Belgrave, spent over the holiday •vith her nephew, Mr. Robt, McGee. Mrs. Jno. Cole is in Clinton Hospital and will, it is expectei. undergo an oper- ation for goitre the latter part of this week. We trust that her recovery ,may be rapid. Mr. J. Ross, of Toronto, has decided to operate an apiary in the 'neighborhood of Blyth He expects to firing 50 colon- ies of bees here about May 1001 and a section of these will be placed in Mr, G. kl Chamber's orchard on the Oster [atut. SEE OUR FINE . LINE OF GOODS FOR CZIacz,y- CONSISTING OF UP-TO-DATE Footwear, Men's Furnishings, Garters, Arm Bands, Ties, Scarfs, Caps, Braces, A FINE DISPLAY OF Towels, Handkerchiefs Ladies' Scarfs. G. A. MACHAN, Phone 88 BLYTH, ONT. .12 t' 221 444t4triet i .74.4.44.? Lt ,%tis) `ff`a. .Ncct m. dof Qd4J --4„ ',iedtd ,.... }ta 41241�y. i((��1 Q-1.0.44420 ,fftej ('uv a ";;1.�4t6, .tx!! `d4ttsJ �LC12 .e41,21m.1 •ell-�) `�� 41**w ”- f.14, -au .2.4aa* 4,r÷fit4+() 4 Standard Book & Stationery Store, w FARM FOR SALE 100 acres of land, bring North ', Lot 40, con.3, hast Wawanosh, On the prem ises is situate a good 1!j storey frame dwelling; barn 50000 and 40x00 with stone stabling. Tien house 2000, driving shed 30x30, all in good repair. One and a half acres good hearing orchard. The farm is in splendid state of cultivation, et:1 fenced, drained and watered. For Particulars apply to Walter McCill, R. It No. 5, Godcr,ch. DOUGLAS D MAJOR, L. V. C. M. Oganist, Choirmaster Knox Church, Goderich Supervisor Music Public Schools, (Certified.) Teacher of Piano; Voice, Organ and 'theory. A few vacancies far pupils Apply STUDIO, Mrs Poplestone, Phone 80, Dinslcy St., Blyth FOR SALE—Seed Birley 0. A. C. No. 21. $1.00 per bushel. Apply to Leo Watt