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The Seaforth News, 1934-03-29, Page 4PAGE FO UR THE SEAFORTH NEWS. Snowdon Bros., Publishers. PASSION WEEK C. it M. Friday—"Crucified" The disciples slept through the early hours of Friday morning. They were fatigued, but not faithless. Jesus stood by and watched, .. , Then Judas cause and Jesus gave himself up while the disciple= scaru•ed. 'Some ai Jesus' friends followed the mob. Mark gnat too close and barely escaped arrest. John knew some of the priests, and was able to take"Pet- er with hint into the Iligh Priest's house, Justice was denied Jesus—although Jesus did ask wily? The servants of the High Priest jostled hits, slapped him, spat upon him, mocked him. Peter stood by warming himself, and swore that he did not know the man Jesus. There was a hurried meeting of the Sanheedrin,—just a selected few who would do just what the leaders want- ed done. -and their pre -arranged ver- dict was reached, viz., that Jesus was worthy of death. By 6.00 a,m. Pilate was in his court roOuu. 05 hearing that Jesus was from Galilee lie sent the prisoner to Hero,il,-,:.Herod was in Jerusalem for the feast, not for court business. It amused' him to have this opportun- ity to see Je.+us—nothing snore, In his crude humor, Ilerod reached for his discarded coat (at royal robe), and threw it over Jesus' shoulders,—the soldiers mule a crown of thorns and set it on Jesus' head. Then they :ed the '•King' back to Pilate. Pilate—in spite of his wife's dream, his enlightened sense of justice, and his troubled conscience—decided, in self-interest, to keep the Jews at peace by granting their demand. So he washed his hands in public view— and gave Jesus to be crucified. It was the middle of Friday moru- ing when Jesus was taken to Calvary, so weakened physically that 'He could not carry His cross, but so strength- ened spiritually that He carried the sins of the whole world. On the crass He had little thotight of himself. Be paid no attention to the soldiers' gambling for his clothes, but He had a thought for His enem- ies in a prayer of forgiveness, a thought for 'His neighbor on the next cross in a promise for the future, and a thought for His mother in an ar- rangement fur a home for her. 'It was noon, but dark as night, Three 'hours of darkness shadowed the cross, disturbed only by the groans of the dying and the steady tread of the Roman guard. Jesus was silent as He rested under the burden of sin, 'When He could bear no more He cried in the agony of his soul, "My God, why hast thou forsaken Hie?" Then there carne a flood of faith again. He asked fur a refreshing drink, then, in triumph, declared that his task was done, and commended his soul into the hands of the Father An hour later 'Joseph came and took the body down from the cross and carried it away to a new tomb. They embalmed the body and laid it in the sepulchre—then rolled the stone against the door of the grave. The day was near the evening, and the High Sabbath of the Passover was at hand, Saturday "Dead—and Buried" Jesus was dead, ,All the Gospels tell us that He was dead. He had led a group to the feast, and they had followed him in his triumphal entry right into the Temple. Now. that the feast was over they would go home alone, for they knew that Jesus was dead. He had died willingly. Not a bone in his body had been broken, but his side had been pierced,—and Fit was dead, The disciples knew that He was dead,—and they despaired. 'It had all Happened so suddenly just when they had expected the Kingdom would come. The ce•ltnrion knew that 'He was drain, l:rc Il had come in such strange fa.hiun that he had investig- ated and this sure. The pries:- knew that He was dead and in wi:ked satisfaction they had rejoiced. But their rejoicing had been short lived. They had found the ser- vices in the temple disorganized, the Iffoiy of Holies had been exposed by the earthquake and the interest of the worshippers had been turned to Cal- vary'.. —The body of Jesus was dead, but in his death the Spirit of Christ had begun a 'bigger work. Jesus had been lifted up and was drawing all men. The thief and the centurion be- lieved, Joseph and Nicodetnus made pir'btic their faith, many of the multi- tude also believed. Being dead, Jesus had more power than Alinas and Cai- :aphas combined, (Pilate 'had doubted that Jesus was dead so soon. He was amazed when THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1934. Farm Machinery and Repairs Conte in and see our New and Used Cars l3igeni for ebrysler, DeSoto and Plymouth JOHN GALLOP AGENT FOR FROST FENCE SUPERTEST GAS and OILS All Repairs and Labor Cash. Joseph canoe asking for the body, but the centurion assured .P'ilate that Jesus was dead.,„Then ,Then Pilate had begun to understand what Jesus had told him, "Ye have no power except it be given thee." 'And Jesus was buried, The women had seen strangers take the body down from the cross and earry it away to a rich man's tcitnb, They had seen rich men em- balm and annoint the body, They wondered where the disciples were. John had been there before Je- sus was dead, but he had taken Jesus' mother to his own home, and cam - forted her. 'When he had returned Je- sus was bm•ied. The women were downcast. They went home to prepare spices for the grave and on the first day of the week they would come again and annoint the body of Jesus, Jesus was dead,—and buried, 'Py Saturday the priests knew they were defeated,—and in desperation they asked Pilate far a guard at the grave, He consented and told thein to make it as secure as possible—,..The grave was sealed with the Roman seal, but 'Pilate knew- it was useless precaution, Jesus' policy of sacrifice was tri- am'phant, (He had been 'lifted up. All the world could see, and the world had only to look and live. The dis- ciples spent that Saturday in wretch- ed grief. Their sorrow so blinded them that they could not see one ray of hope in that dark hour before the dawn. Jesus was dead,—and buried, Sunday, Easter "He Is Risen" Saturday was "rest -day" for the Jews, and a great feast day at 'Pass- over. The disciples were in despair. They were afraid, but some walked out to see where Jesus had been bur- led. They saw a guard there, with shield, short sword and slender spear, \Vhy this? They must stand back, but they were near enough to see a fine thread stretched across the stone, and fastened in a seal.—Why all the pre- caution? We know, but they did not know then'. Early 'Sunday morning the women were on their way with spices. But the stone? Did they dare to troll it away? Could they, if they dared?— Strangers had annointed Jesus for his burial. The wotase11 were worried, As they went toward the tomb the ground trembled. The city awakened There was a cry of alarm, and the people poured out into the streets. Excitement ran high, '.\n earth- quake," they said as they talked in groups, , It was all so strange in the morn- ing dimness as the women hurried up the Damascus road, then down to Jo- seph's garden. ILookl The stone is moved—,—Then an angel spolce, "He is not here, He is risen." The wotnen were terrified, and Fled into the city, to John's (rouse. Peter was there and the two disciples ran to the sepulchre. Mary followed. John arrived first, !Peter brushed past and went into the tomb. It was emp- ty. Nothing but the graveclothes there...,.John went in, and saw the graveclothes just as they had been wrapped around the body of Jesus. He believed and hurried back to tell Mary that her Son had risen. What an hour of excitement! 'Peter had remained at the grave, Sometime later, he returned to John's hoose saying that he had seen the ris- en Christ .t.. Mary Magdalene carne in to say she had seen Mina for a mo- ment. She had thought He was the gardener, but He had called her 'Mary.' All clay lung the earnest excited disciples' were coming and going, Soma happy, some doubting, all won- dering what it all could mean. They did not get word to Thomas,—they could not find him. That evening they were all togeth- er, (except Thomas), at Mark's house where they had observed the (Passover and instituted the Lord's Supper three days before, 'Excitement reigned. .There carne a running step to the cloor and a hurried knock, Two, disciples were • standing there, They were breathless. They had just re- turned from Emaus, and they had a wonderful story to tell of how they had seen Jesus on their way. —and ,and they knew Hinz only in the breaking of bread, And He was gone. While they were speaking, the doors were all shut—and lo, Christ was there, with his hands stretched out to bless and with his word of peace, Then the Christian Church be- gan to believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Ev- ewy''Christian told his neighbor and Christian nations sent their mission- aries to tell the neighbor nations. Wherever the story was told, hope was added to life, and joy to happi- ness,—and peace. 1f we ask what kind of body was raised, we get no definite answer. Je- sus was changed. It was not the body of Jesus that leas recognized, but his personality, his kindliness, his lave, Because his love was the same, they 'anew it was 'Ile. Since Clirist is risen, He givesus power to live in love and in peace, "The Lord is rides." "He is risen indeed." ELIMVILLE. The W. M. 'S, held their monthly meeting, on 'Wednesday of last week at the 'home of Mrs. Illenriy iDelbrtd'ge. Mrs. Ed. 'Johns was the 'leader, They opened with 'hymn 215 and Mrs, Chas,. 'God'bott led in prayer, Hymn 12158 was used and Mrs, 'Ferguson read the 'Scripture lesson from Matt, 213: 50- 60. M s, Thos. Bell read Mae devotion- al leaflet, 'r Raising the physical stan- dard." Short prayers 'were offered by Mrs Chas. Johns :firs, 'Peters and Mrs, Will 'Elford stirs, Peters theta favored the ladies with a sato. Roll call was answered by an. Easter mes- sage. An interesting feature of the meeting was the presentation oft" a Life Membership Certi'fica'te to Mrs. '\Mia. !Skinner, one of our older mem- bers, also an address of appreciation was read to her, to which Mrs, Skin- ner expressed her thanks, ?eIrs, Wes, Johns read an article on "Temper- ance." Mrs, 'Hy, Delbridge read a piece on Christian S'tewaid hip. Mrs. Elford; one on 'seed time in China, 'Mrs, ,Godbolt read "Evelyn's 'Easter Offering." Mrs, Ed. iJohns gave a short reading on "World's Day of Prayer in Africa." Mrs. C. 'Johns also gave a short reading. There were twenty-two members present, also three visitors. Ten -cent lunch was served at the close and a pleasant so- cial 'time spent, Mr. and Mrs, \'V," C, Batten and Gladys, also Mr. Ilarold (Dedham spent Sunday afternoon in Hensell visiting Mr, and Mrs. 'Ezra Willard, Mr. and Mrs, (Garnet Miners and family visited llIr, and Sirs. Luther Oke near ;Ilui•onda'le on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Johns, .lir. and Nimissmosaninsiniin— Mrs, Rich. 1Jobns spent (Sunday in Ex- eter with Mr, and Mrs, Joilru johns. The latter is very weak, having been confined to ia'er bed For a few weeks, WINTHROP. The regular meeting of 'the Y.T.S. was held on March 27ifh, Edith IHi4- l'en presiding. The meeting opened by singinghymn 6114', followed by the Lord's "prayer, The minutes of the previous meeting were read and ad- opted. Jack Ilabkirk then took charge of the remainder of the meet- ing. Opened by singing hymn 11103, The Scripture lesson was read by iS'tatcley, !Hdllen. The interpfetation of the Scripture, which was on 'Immor- tality, was well given by Mr, Mor- row. The topic, "Easter Thoughts, 'w -as read by Thos. 'Blan'elrard. The offering was then received, The meet- ing closed by singing hymn 485 and repeating the Mizpa'h benediction in unison. At the close of the meeting several games were !played, Tt wa's decided by the committee of the play that the Young People would present a very interesting p'lay. Watch (for further particulars. The 'Ladies Aid and W;M,15, will Bold their regular monthly meeting and 'Easter Thanlcolfering at the home of Mrs. 'Calvin Hillen on Wed- nesday afternoon, April .4th. Rev, Mr, Morrow will address the meeting. A large crowd attended the euchre and dance in the hall last Friday uig•ht, The prize winners 'were Lad- ies' .First Peize, _firs, Archie Derr; (Ladies' Lone Hands, Miss' Mae (Smith; Men's First, Mr, Ilarvey \indliwain, and Men's Lone Heed (Prize, 'I'Ir. James Hogg, Plumtree 'Orchestra of Roxboro furnished the music. ID'on't forget the Easter dance to be held in the hall on .Hon„ Apr. 2nd. Mr, and Mrs. Sidney Dorlvnage of Seafortth spent (Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dolmage. Mr, and Mrs, Foster Bennett and Mona spent (Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Eaton, REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Matinee—'Friday and Saturday 3 p.m. GEORGE AIRLI'SS in VOLTAIRE" Tarzan — Comedy Mon. Tues. Wed., April 2-3-4 FAIR DAY MATINEE at 3.30 P.M. MARIE DRESSLER WALLACE BEERY "Tugboat Annie" It's a Scream Comedy News Reel Thurs.-Fri.-Sat, Apri. 5-6-7 ROBERT ARMSTRO'NG DOROTHY WILSON in "Above The Clouds" Daredevils of the Air Comedy Cartoon `Coming Soon: John Boles in "BELOVED" mea 'The many friends of Mr. Hugh Ross will be pleased to know that the is improving after his serious ill- ness. Mr. and Mrs. Win, "Hart and chil- dren and Mr. Harold Ilart of Bros- mels, and .Mr, and bi,rs. Harry (Hart of Seaforth spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Slpat'ling. Mrs, Wm. Pethick of H'ullett spent the week -end with 'her sister, Mrs. Thos. Pryce, Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Baxter of Ben - miller spent Monday with Mr and Mars. Robt, A, Campbell, Mr. Tlhos. Robinson of St. Marys spent Monday with his sister, Mrs. (George Little, FACTS ABOUT HYDRO—No. 2 of a series of official announcements by the Ontario Municipal Electric Association, representing the Municipalities who own the Hydro -Electric System of Ontario. EIRTESIMITEKEIEll What Hy• ro as Saved e �ttjle�tf^' 4 c Consu lers In 1932, the last year for which comparative figures are available, all the domestic consumers served by Hydro municipalities used an aggregate of 740,000,000 kilowatt-hours, for which they paid the aggregate sum of $11,676,000, or an average cost, inclusive of all charges, of only 1.57 cents per kilowatt-hour. According to United States census figures for 1932, the domestic consumers served by privately -owned utilities in that country paid an average of 5.60 cents per kilowatt-hour. It is a simple matter to compute that, if Ontario Hydro domestic consumers had had to pay, for the 740,000,000 kilowatt-hours they used in 1932, as much per kilowatt-hour as United States consumers paid, their bills would have aggregated the vast sum of $41,490,000, or nearly $30,000,000 more than the amount their electricity actually cost them under Hydro service. Comparative Costof f Domestic Lighting Service in Typical Canadian and United States Cities , MONTHLY NET .BILL FOR THE SAME Q,MANTITY os' ELECTRICITY UNDER HYDRO SYSTEM UNDER PRIVATE OWNERSHIP Toronto $1.44 Montreal $ 3.15 London 1.74 Detroit 4.35 Hamilton 1.74 Buffalo 4.14 Brantford 1.74 New York 6.60 Ottawa 1.74 Boston 5.30 Nom—Hydro serves 56,000 rural consumers at an average cost, inclusive of all charges, of 4.37 cents per kiloavatt-honer. Hydro has saved the citizens of the associated Hydro municipalities tens of millions of dollars for electric service. And in addition, it has made possible the enjoyment of comfort -giving and labor-saving appliances on a scale that, but for low Hydro rates, would have been beyond the means of the average citizen. The facts about Hydro speak for themselves. ONTARIO MUNICIPAL EL!CTRIC ASSOCIATON PUBLICITY. COMMITTEE: Chairman, Controller James Simpson, Toronto Frank L. Mason, Oshawa T. W. McFarland, London nsum * Kee)) this informative statement and watch for further statements by the Publicity Commitee. ems.