The Cedarville Herald, Volume 40, Numbers 1-26

Mm 4 K Aw mm tomanoM. S I M M L esson I Sunday ikkoot tmevri ana t*»e&*ra1 • JftKmld real's# the difference between ! th« peace with fled (Horn. 5:1) and ;stha peace of God (Fb.ll, 4:7). i Let «» see to it that la the fallaat *Mttse oar acholars may bare the Princa . oCPeace Is their Uree, Aetloy Director o ff * De lighis o f Christmas | pay m o. hi i * An Ancient Poem • ftswapapcr Union,) j • • LESSQN FOR DECEMBER 24 UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN. £®8SON TEXT-Isilah .GOLDEN TEXTWFor Onto u* a child 2!Lu^2k.;?n.t0 ** *lvcn; and the tpovoinment ahall be upon his shouldera: and his same shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlast­ ing Father, the Prince of Pesce.-Isa, 9:6, The Christmas lesson naturally and logically follows the three lessons we have just had .from the boob of the Revelation where Jesus in his glory had been portrayed,’ami tlie ultimate success of his work la foreseen in tlio new heaven and the new earth. Isaiah saw the vision of his first coming, John saw th e vision of his second coming, when what he began the first time shall ultimately be accomplished. The prophecy here spoken was uttered dur­ ing the reign of Ahaz, B. C. 738 to 723,. The king of Assyria was attack­ ing Syria, The tribes of northern Is­ rael were carried away as captives. Judah was in danger of invasion, (See H Kings 15:20,). Isaiah wns preach­ ing in his home city, Jerusalem. His vision of the Messiah Savior was not more than 800 years before John saw the vision of the glorified Jesus, I. Darkness Versus Light (vv, 1-5). We need to go hack into the eighth chapter tp get the full historical situa­ tion of this p a rt of tlie lesson. Ahaz,’ trembling in Jerusalem, had with him the Prophet Isaiah, the wisest nnd greatest man in his kingdom, yet Ahaz listened not to his words of warning and rebuke. He doggedly pursued his own course and*sought help in every other quarter than the right one. This explains Isaiah's words, “The people that walked ih darkness.” Primarily he may have referred to those of the lands, of Zebnlon and NaijhtaH, the Galileo of the nations (John 1:40; 7:52) and*the light which shone in them, which was the light of the world, Jesus of Nazareth (John 8:12)., But there is a larger application in this verse to the whole world which lay In darkness until Jesus came, and the , whole world has seen or shall see the great light (Luke 1:78-79). With the coming o f light comes the increase of joy (v. 3 R.’V,). In Israel there is to be, through Christ, a wonderful in­ crease (Isa- 49:20-22; Zech. 10:8), In Christ there is to be great joy, the joy of harvest and o f victory. The re­ ligion of Jesus Christ is pre-eminently the religion of jo y ‘(Acts 8 :8 ; Phil. 4;4; I Peter 1:8) but tbe Child that was to be born was to be a Deliverer too, for the “yoke of burden” was a tax o f .$1,800,000 that had recently been levied by the king of Assyria. I t was a night of thick darkness for Israel. Then, even as now, we have the moral darkness. , (Read Rom. 1 :20-82.) But the prophet saw (he joy of deliverance. Jerusalem had been left in peace,' Hezeklah succeeded his father; Ahaz, and entered upqn a religious revival in the .kingdom. The people who had walked in darkness had seen a new light. ■The prophet saw the dawhiqg rays through the midst of this dark­ ness of Ignorance being removed. He also, saw the coming o f'the Light of Men .700 years later, and the' znulti- . plication of the nations, the increase . of their joy. II, Unto Ua * Son-la Born (w> 0-7). The greatest joy fo r Israel in Isaiah's time was in this vision of the Messiah, the promised Savior. Isaiah is look­ ing ahead Beven centuries. We are looking back nineteen. He was to be king over his people. Name and title is here given, (1) “Wonderful” be­ cause of his nature, being both hu­ man. and divine. The word made ilesh and dwelt among us* (2) “Counselor,” one who has the wisdom to guide him­ self and others. No one guided by him has ever failed of true success. <!3) "The Mighty God.” He wa» truly God so that we can trust him to the utter­ most, He can also save to the utter­ most. (4) “Everlasting Father,” ex­ pressing his divine loving kindness and self-identification with the Father, (5) He is also “Prince of Peace,” the one who rules so that peace and prosper­ ity abide in his kingdom. He brings peace between man and God, nnd be­ tween man and man. He is the peace of the soul as well as bringing peace to the soul, The completeness of this picture which Isaiah saw is the one which St. John saw, of which we have been recently studying. These two Verses are marvelous ones, not! only because of the clear prediction of , Jesus of Nazareth, made mote than seven centuries before his first advent, but marvelous also for the fullness and richness of tbe revelation they con­ tain concerning the person, character 1 and work of Christ. Our Lord’s earth life began a t Beth­ lehem, but he was from all eternity (John 8:56-58; John 1:1-2). As a man is not a t peace with God he cannot be a t peace with himself or his fellows? but as Jesus restores peace between man and God, he also restores peace to the heart of the in­ dividual (Phil. 4:7). . When Christmas approaches each bosom is gay, j That festival banishes sorrow away,. While Richard he hisses both Susan and Roily , ] When trioking the house up with ivy nnd holly, j Tor never as yet it was counted a , crime / j To' he merry and cherry a t that hap­ py time, 1 Then come turkey and chine, with the famous roast beef, Of English provisions still reckoned the chief. Roger wishes the cook maid his wishes to crown, j “Oh, Roily, pray give me a bit of the brown!” j For never as yet i t was counted a crime To be merry and cherry a t that hap- j py time. The liisoious .plum pudding does smoking appear, , And the charming mince pie is' not j far from the rear. Then each licks his chops to behold such a sight, For to taste it affords him, superior delight, For never as yet it was counted a crime To be merry and cherry a t that hap­ py time. Now the humming October goes merrily round, And each with good humor is hap­ pily crowned. The song and the dance and the . mirth giving jest, Alike without harm by each one is expressed. • ;- For never ,as yet i t was counted a crime To he merry and cherry a t tha t hap- 1 py time. Twelfth day next approaches to give you delight, And the sugared rich cake is die*’ played to the sight; The man and the maid and the king and the queen Alike must he present to add to the scene, For never as yet i t ’was counted a crime To he merry and cherry a t that hap­ py time. Nay each be found thus as the year circles round, With mirth and good humor eaob Christmas be crowned; And may all who have plenty of riches in store With their bountiful blessings make happy the poor, For never as yet i t was counted a crime , To be merry afad cherry a t tha t hap­ py time. • —Anonymous. 1Christmas Week at This Store a “season of exceptions” in specialty shops where characterful value reigns supreme p H R I S T M A S week at K R E D E L & ^ A L E X A N D E R ’ S — famously m institution ideally adapted to a proper aud economical fulfillment of every expecta- * tion coincident with a thorough inven- , tory o f man *$ wardrobe requirements- A saving on nearly two thousand m ^ s suits and o v e rco ^ THE MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS. Had Its Origin in Germany and la Spreading Here Rapidly. Tbe celebration of tbe “community Christmas” in tills country originated in a dinner table conversation of a group of artists in New York In 1912. One of tbe group, a young man who bad just returned from study in Ger­ many, was enthusiastic over tbe com­ munity festivals there, nnd the trans­ planting of the celebration to tbe United States bad its birth a t that time. The first commmrity Christmas tree in this country was the Madison square “Tree of Light” In 1912. vari­ ous factors in tbp life or New York as a community contributed to the ar­ rangement and financing of the tree. Since then the custom has spread to hundreds of cities, towns and villages, which have adapted the idea to their particular needs and circumstances and plan to make it a permanent es­ tablishment. The custom has existed In Germany for many year?, is in fact an old German tradition and “fest." Specific Information na to “what to do and bow to do it” in trimming and or­ ganizing a community festival may be obtained by addressing “The Tree of Aght.” Postoftice Station o , New York city. ir vou can't sleep for nervousness • Dr. Miles' Anti-Fall* Fill. w MEN’S OVERCOATS............. .: .................... ;■«............. ................... $18.00 —Winter weight Oxford mixed Chesterfield {Overcoats. Men's black kersey Chesterfield overcoats With velvet collars—$18; fancy overcoats, plaid (jacks; • also Balmaropn—$20. I , PINCH BACKS, SWELL COATS. . . . . . .............. $15,00 —These swell belted coats, military models, fine cloths, velvet or self-collars, 36 ' to 46 inches in length, cravenetted—at $10 to $25.' » MEN’S BLUE SERGE SUITS AT * • • « B $18.00 In full winter weight serge, of a fine texture. Men’s business suits in the new . pin checks, stripes and tartan plaids. English models and conservative sack - suits—some with patch pockets find cuffs—$18. __ —MEN’S MONTANAC OVER­ COATS— -full lined, and satin yoke linings—$35. MEN’S STEIN-BLOCH SUITS A T ................... $25.00 .—Many sack suits a t this price— suits tha t .will please the most ex­ acting; made of worsteds and soft unfinished-fabrics; fancy and staple patterns. MEN’S BLUE SERGE SUITS, Regular and Stout Sizes in This, Exceptional Offering. Special at ................$15.00. MEN’S PLAID BACK OVERCOATS . . . . . . . . $25.00 —Satin yoke and sleeve linings; fin­ est weaves; in a large variety of fancy fabrics, including blue, gray, - brown, dark green mixtures—rich ,, but conservative colorings. ' —MEN’S CHESTERFIELD OVER­ COATS— lined throughout with satin tfe chene—$25. YOUNG MEN’S ALL-WOOL OVERCOATS A T .......... ,..................... . $12.00 *1 * * ► * * * m ' —Overcoats of fancy fabrics a t $12—all in the na tty English style, and tailored to perfection, in accordance w ith our specifications and young men’s preferences. Knee length, double-breasted models, narrow shoulders, patch pockets, velvet or t self-collar, satin sleeve and yoke lining. Double-breasted chinchilla ulsters, with shawl collars, are included a t $12. . YOUNG MEN’S S U l tS AT . . . . . . . . $18.00 —Pinph back models in blue cheviots, and .fancy fabrics, including plain and military stripes; nar­ row shoulders, without padding, soft roll f ro n t,. patch pockets, high-cut vest and straight-hang­ ing trousers. MEN’S SHIRTS AT $1.50 1,000 plaited and plain t. gligee shirts of fine quality woven madras and percale; new pa t­ terns ; splendidly made*and guaranteed as to f it.. MEN'S WINTER UNION SUITS UNDER VALUE A T ................ $2.00 —They are "h e a v y V weight merino suits, in the very desirable closed crotch sty le ; natural color; every size; a t $2.00. —Men's Mercerized Silk Union Suits—$3,00. ’ —“Superior” U n i o n Suits—$1.00 to $5.00, PAJAMAS A T ................................... $1.50 —Suits of madras and domett in plain colors, with self-figures and stripes; pearl buttons and silk frogs. MEN’S ENGLISH CAPE GLOVES A T ................. ...................; ........... $2.00 —Values out of the ordinary in Northrop gloves, with f«ll : outseams and tw6 arrow : backs; oak and ta n s .' The price ($2.00) places these? gloves high among the re­ markable “Christmas Week” features. MEN’S SILK NECKTIES . . . 50c to $2.00 — 2 , 00 Q fancy silk four- ijri-hancls; in quality, style and appearance that make them the sea­ son's prime favorites. All new fall patterns, and shown for the first time. FOR FORMAL OCCASIONS Young’s Silk Hats . . Full Dress Suits . . . . Dinner Coat s. . . . . . . Opera C apes ............ . . , , $5.00. .. $17.00 to $40.00. . $ 12.00 to $25.00. ..................$30.00. SWEATERS AT . . .$6.50 — 100 men’s pure wool “Jumbo”*knit sweaters, in gray, maroon, red, brown and heather. All these fitted with shawl collar. MEN’S FRENCH NOVELTY HOSE $1.00 SAVING EXACTLY ONE-THIRD —A vast assortment of styles and colors, fancy- stripes and embroidered effects, including double linen toe—Men’s manufactured silk hose a t 25c. “Interwoyen” Men’s Perfection Hose 25c *■ Men’s Heavy Silk Hose 50c &7kun and MEN’S CAPS —the warm kind for motoring and for out- of-doors men—-50c to $1.50. HOUSE COATS AND LOUNGING ROBES— The greatest collection of beautiful garments we have ever shown, Men want comfort and good looks in a house coat—Ours have both. These stocks- embrace new creations and you’ll find here designs and materials th a t cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Slippers to match in some cases—$4.00 to $12.00. BATH ROBES— Blanket Robes in many Unique de­ signs and colors arc favored by most men, Priced $3.50 to $7JO. * * ■ .i ‘ * * Springfield , Ohio. Fine Watches Diamonds Jewelry E S T A B L I S H E D 1828 wW* iM* item 33 N. Main St Dayton, Ohio tgpz* grBammssfa i n in T ’....T ' ssatmsqaapea