Loading...
The Wingham Advance Times, 1929-07-04, Page 7v,r kii. RSDAlr, JULY ,4th, 1929 E SUNDAY SCHOOL meson LESSON I, -JULY 7 Story of Ezekiel--Ezek, 3c 4-11; 24: 15-18. olden Text—As 'I live, saith the d Jehovah, I have no pleasure in. death of the wicked; but that the Iced turn from his way and live.— k. 33: 11. E LESSON IN' ITS SETTING.. role. --Ezekiel in the deportation Jehoiachin, B.C. 597. Ezekiel pro- sying, B.C. 593. The burning of usalem B.C. 586, lace.—Ezekiel prophesied at Tel , a town on one of the great Bab' - pian irrigation c*nals., EZEKIEL'S CALL. 'And he (Jehovah) said onto me, n of pian, go, get thee unto the se of Israel."—Ezekiel was to be prophet to his own people. "And eak with my words unto them "— f Ezekiel had been told to speak with his own words, he might well have shrunk from the task but the herald of a mighty king .does 'not falter, knowing that he is only 'repeating a message of ample au'thority. For thou are not sent to a people of a 'strange :speech anil of a 'hard language, but to the house of Israel." —The Jews in Babylonia must have found it exceedingly hard to compre- 'hend what their captors said Ito them, and to enter into intercourse with? them. Thus it always has been in the case of foreign missionaries, who must spend, years of laborious effort. before they can preach effectively in the new Language, especially when it is as difficult as the Japanese, •for in- stance. But the home missionary can get to work, at once. "Not to mar people of a strange ' speech and of a hard language."—The Lord might have made Ezekiel a mis- sionary to the diverse nationalities around him, to Chaldeans, Assyrians, Scythians; but He did not, and the prophet's work was match simpilified. "Whose words thou canst under- stand."—That was the predicament of the apostles at Pentecost, and in the emergency God gave them the gift of tongues. "Surely, if I sent thee to them, they would hearken unto thee."—The heathen nations would prove less obdurate than Ezekiel's own countrymen, for they would not. le "gospel hardened." ''But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me."—It was hard for Ezekiel to know that his preaching would be a failure, but the knowledge gave him proud and happy comrade- ship with his God. "For alt the house of Israel are of a hard forahead and of a stiff heart."—The obstinacy for which the Jewish people were famed is vividly set forth in this sentence. "Behold, I have made thy face hard against their faces, and thy forehead hard against their foreheads,"—The Lord promises Ezekiel that though the force of his adversaries will be great his shall be greater and more persistent. ' "As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead."—"The idea conveyed in verses 8, 9, is ex- pressed in an ampler form in Jer. 1: 18, a chapter which bears many points of resemblance to this, In Isaiah (50: 7) the prophet speaks himself as set- ting his face like a flint; here the prophet's forehead is, made still hard- er, `as an adamant'." "Fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious hone."-Ezekiel's own people would shoot at him looks of suspicions, hat- red, and scorn, which might well cause a timid heart to. fear; but why should he fear, when God was with hint, and the people were in rebellion against God? "Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, all my words that I ,shall speak unto thee receive in thy heart, and hear with thine ears." -What we ac- tually fired, however, is sufficiently suggestive. The message of Jehovah is first received into the inner depths of the soul, but in that stage it is vague, undefined, incotnmunica • lie. . "And go, get thee to thein .of the captivity, unto the children of thy. people." -At the outset Ezekiel ,ha? ;been sent "unto the house of Israel" (v. 4); now his field is limited; he lis not to address all the Jews, but only those in captivity, as he is. Note that Jehovah calls them'' sadly ,not "my people" but "thy .people." "And speak Unto them, and tell them, Thus :with the Lord Jehovah."—The xeact contents of the message is to be re- vealed later to the prophet, but he knows at the outset that it is to be a message front Jehovah, having back of it Omniscience and Omnipotence. That, for the present, must sucice for' hire. • EZEKIEL'S TEACHINGS, ".Also the word ,of Jehovah cause unto me," --Ezekiel saw in all events the wotling of ;Jehovah's will. Whet- her joy or deepest grief, it was all of God, and to be received with rev- elettt subinissiott. Son oa behold,I take away £ man, a e from thee the desire of thine eyes with a .stroke.'"—"The desire of his eyes" was the prophet's deeply be- loved wife, removed from hint with the stroke, of some suddenly fatal disease. But it was God,vvho gave the stroke, the loving Father whom Ezekiel had served so faithfully; and the prophet still trusted God. "Yet thou, shalt neither mourn nor weep, neither shall thy tears run down.' "In ordinary circustanees such 'a cal- amity as the sudden death of a be- loved wife would naturally have called forth, and would also have justified, the most affecting demonstrations of grief," "Sigh, but not aloud, make ;ao mourning for the dead." -So a ex- pression of his deep grief must be allowed as a relief to his sorrow but it must be as slight an expression as possible, at the farthest remove from WINGII4M ADVANCE !IMSS the frenzy of wailing customary a- mong the Jews. `'Bind thy headtire "_ s .i "mitre upon thee,"—The pec al. ate .of fine linen" (Ex. 39; 28) used by the priests when serving in the temple is not meant here, but theordinary white headdress, which was not to be removed in token of grief. "And f put thy shoes upon thy y eet."—Goi ng barefoot was another sign of mourn. ing. "And cover not thy lips."— Mourners Mourners covered their faces up to ' d the upper eat notthebread lip. �. of men," --"That is the bread' furnish- ed ed by other mien. It was cftstotnary for friends and neighbors to send food to the house of mourning, "So 1 spike unto the .people in the morning."—What he was prob- ably spokeP ably the striking parable of the caul- dron,given in th portion of e first the chapter. "Ana at even, my wife died." --What a depth of anguish is Pt g in these simple words! "And I did in the iuorning (after her death) as I •was commanded."-- The prop1et' strange silence and f2llure to mourn with outward � '' demonstr tions was noted by the, people, who, well know- ing that .there was significance in it, a ask hi explain. , came t Gm to e 1 laiat , Iie told themthtiti1 to a was a token of trials s come, the profaning of their san_ e- teary, the desire of their eyes, and the death of their sons and daugh- ters by the sword. LWe the prophef, they are opt to mourn in their sor- row, but are to endure their misfor- tune in silence, not complaining, for they are suffering uhder punishments imposed by a just God. Rev. ` C, F, Chandler will conduct service in Gorrie 'United Church at• 11 a,m. each Sunday in July. During August Rev, Craik will 'preach in Fordwieh church at 11 a.txt, each Sala bath. dvance-Times "BUY AT=NOME" Campaign COMMUNITY BUYING DIRECTORY AND BUSINESS GUIDE The Merchants and Business men represented below are. co-operating in an effort to prove to the residents of the town and surrounding community that val- ues equal to any of the larger towns or cities may be procured in local stores. A series of educational "Buy -at -Home" editorials will be reproduced weekly along with an individual write-up of each business. The benefit of Home Buying will be shown to the general advancement and progress of the community. Read the editorials and take advantage of the weekly specials offered by the merchants, and BOOST THE TOWN YOU CALL HOME. YOUR FAVORITE STORE ' WALKER STORES LIMITED OPENS J -U -L -'Y With a "Special Three Days" and a MONTH OF BARGAINS Sale 'Starts Thursday, July 4th BUY AT HOME AND SAVE Rae &Thompson Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Coal, Iron, Etc. — Phone 27 — MARTIN-SENOUR PAINTS H. J. JOBB — Phone 46 — SHEETING 79c Heavy quality bleacher sheet- ing, Wabasso make, 81 inches wide, special 79c yard F. CARTER Ideal Bakery — Telephone 132 WHOLESOME BREAD, CAKES AND PASTRY. THOS. KEW Harness and Repairs. Phone 176 Suit Cases, Bags, Trunks for Vacation Travel. 1VIcKAY'S Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlours, --- Phone 77 STRAWBERRIES FOR. PRESERVING The Last Call. W. J. CLARK Plumbing, Heating and Tinsmithing. OIL BURNERS AND HOUSEHOLD UTENSILS ' Telephone 141j. Hanna &Co. Ltd. Exclusive Men's Furnishings Made -to -Measure Sults with ex- tra Trousers, guaranteed, Han- na's. Special .,.. $25.50 The Following Industrial Manufacturers Heartily Endorse This Buy At Home " Campaign SUPPORT THE LOCAL MERCHANTS AND HELP OUR TOWN GROW M. BURK Ladies' and Gents' Ready -to - Wear,' Boots and Shoes. SPECIAL THIS WEEK Ladies' Rachine Silk Dresses for $2.95 Machan Bros. Plumbing and Tinsmithing. Household Necessities, Paints and Oils. -- Phone 58 — "New Perfection Oil Stoves and Ovens." ABELL'S MUSIC STORE Everything in Music SPECIAL THIS WEEK Brunswick Records, regular at 75c, this week 49c Bargains in Used Pianos Wetherall & Greenwood FORD SALES AND SERVICE — Telephone 62 -- Tires, Tires, Tubes' and Accessories. A. J. NORTROP Meat Market. Fresh and Cured Meats, --- Phone 22 — SPECIAL THIS WEEK Cottage Rolls 32c lb. Cash • Women who like real comfort good wear and nice appearing shoes for a reasonble price should not overlook this extra value. Fine Patent three tie shoes in EEE and other widths with cushion insole and Arch support comb., all sizes $3.95 WILLIS' Shoe Store Royal Service Station Gasoline and Oils. High Pressure Alemite Service, Goodrich Tires, Accessories. Upholstery Vacuum Cleaned. JOS PRINTING The Advance -Tines can and does. Job Printing not excelled for neatness and appearance by any city or town office, and at moderate charges. Would be pleased to consult .you regard- ing any printing. The Western Foundry FRY & BLACKHALL Co., Limited Limited The Gunn -Son -Ola Co., Limited Stewart Glove and Lea- ther Works 1 Flour Mills MacLean Lumber '& Coal Company .Howson & Howson Support Your Local Merchant Confidence in your community is a great thing. Support of Wingham merchants by the residents of the town will make their business boom, result in an era of business prosperity and make itself felt in. all local activities here. Taxes will become lower, in- dustrial plants will locate here, better working conditions ansi more employment will prevail and the lot of the people will be made infinitely better. Wingham will grow, its residents will be- come more happy and prosperous and good times will result. If you lack faith in your merchant and town, and go to neighboring or foreign cities to buy your household goods, these other places will receive the benefit of your trade and grow at the expense of Wingham. And you will receive no benefits from the growth of other cities. Hold to your community and your success is assured. D.) not be led to other cities by misrepresentations. Your merchant is honest. He knows you and will do his best to serve you faith• fully because he wants your trade. The merchant in other cities does not care a thing about you, except to get your money. You are no friend of his, and he is not the man to give anything away. If you pay him less you get an inferior article. And the next time you will pay him more. He wants only your money, your home merchant also needs your friendship. Support him. You both will benefit greatly. H. E. ISARD & CO. Pnblix Shirts, reg. $2.00 value, sale $1.59 or 2 for $3.00 Men's Fancy Silk and Wool Socks • 49c Underwear Special, per suit $1.19 Men's and Boys' Suits, on sale at 10 per cent. discount. MacLEAN LUMBER & COAL CO. is one of the town's in- dispensable firms, handling all necessary material for houses and barns, and in addition every kind of fuel. The lumber part of the business is particularl ythe main interest of Mr. J. A. MacLean, who has had a life time experience in this line, and has been en- trusted with supplying material for practically every important structure in town and vicinity. This firm also supplies a large por- tion of fuel used in town, handling hard coal in all sizes, steam and other soft coal, Alberta coal and different grades of coke and wood. During summer months a daily delivery of ice is provided. HOWSON &. HOWSON, Millers, is one of the old firms of Wingham, having successfully operated the Flour Mills for a long time. They make five well known brands of flour, two of which "Five Lilies" for bread, and "Pat -a -Pan" for pastry, have more than a local reputation for satisfaction and quality, and are in de- mand in all parts of the country. This firm is art exception to the experience of many millers in smaller places, in that the high stan- dard of their output enables them oto successfully compete with the big millers. The flour mills is one of the town's good assets, and deserves alt the succesa possible . In addition to the flour mills the firm' does a large chopping business. A. J. WALKER FurnitureDealer and Funeral Director. LAWN SEATS - VERANDAH CHAIRS KING BROS. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF SUMMER DRESSES Prepare now for July 12th $4.75, $7.50, $9.75 to $20.00. Gibson's Bakery Quality Bread and Better Bak- ed Pastry. — Phone 145 — For Health—Hovis Bread and Whole Wheat Bran Muffins. LOOK NORGE ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR With Rotary compression, quiet running, no wear. Wingham Utilities Com, Phone 156. United Fanners Co -Operative Co. Limited Ask your grocer for MAITLAND CREAMERY BUTTER Bondi Fruit Specials We supply Fruit Wholesale and retail. All kinds of fruit by the car loads Fresh Daily. Special bargain this week, Ba- nanas, Oranges, Watermellons and Berries. Prices very low. Don't miss the Fruit Store. McA OY'S Nyal Quality Drug Store. ---- Phone 18 --- SPECIAL SPECIAL THIS WEEK Dr, West;s Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste 75c value for 50c W. R. Haxnilton Jeweler - Optician SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK A selection of new designs in Men's Orange Lodge Rings and. Emblems for the 12th of July. See these. The Advance -Times The home paper which has a special concern for the town's progress, and which gives the news worth while. $2.00 per year. $2.50 to the United States. GREER'S THE GOOD SHOE STORE SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 15 pairs Women's White Can- vas and Patent Leather Slipp- ers, values up to $4.00, for X1.99 The Radio Shop Phone 158. See arid hear the new "Screen GRID" Atwater. Kent radio us- ing dynamic speaker, our sum- mer prices are lower. E. S. GRAHAM Groceries and Provisions — Phone 237 — SPECIAL THIS WEEK Large cans Tomatoes 15c Small size 12c R. A. CURRIE Furniture Dealer and Funeral Director. Phone 155, Residence 51. WALNUT DINING ROOM SUITE Lyceum Theatre A Safe Place for Entertain- ment and Pleasure. Open Every Evening. G. Mason & Son News and Book Store Fancy China, Stamped Linen, Novelties are always acceptable as gifts. Olver& Mitchell Quality Butchers. Equipped with Frigidaire System. --- Phone 126 — FRESH LAMB AND VEAL. John Galbraith Dry Goods and Groceries. -W--- Phone 83 . MEN'S FANCY SOCKS 2 pairs for -....-25c