and Life

By Very Rev. George G. Pldgeon, D.D., LL.D. First Moderator of the United Church of Canada

(Copyright) AllA!lAll'l ACHIEVEMENT

Three world-religions trace their spiritual history back to Abraham It is the vital element in their faith that found lts.origin in his experience of God. iAbraham's life was one prolonged experiment with God, and the results of that ex- periment have enrlchcd- the relig- ious treasurisa of mankind.

It is. therefore. of great interest to the bio student to read Sir Leonard oolley's accounts of the excavations of the site of "Ur of the Chsldces". Abraham's birth- place, and the city where the 3911'! of his childhood and youth were spent. In Genesis 11:31 we read:-"And Terah took Abram, his son. and Lot. the son of 1-la- ran. his son's son, and Baral. his daughter-in-law. his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees to go into the land of Canaan."

Here we find the setting of Ab- raham's early life. a situation that enables us to realise the sharp- ness of the break caused by God's call to this young city-dwellerz- "Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred and from thy lethal"! house. unto the land that i will show thee."

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Sir Leonard Woolley wrltes:- ”we had been accustomed to think of Abraham as a simple dweller in tents, and find him a possible oc- cupant of a sophisticated brick house in a city." In another con- nection he writes:-”We discovered that in Abraham's time men lived tn houses built with walls of burnt brick...two stories high and containing as many as 13 or ii IOOIIIA."

These were houses of the middle class. some of them had private chapels with "an altar. and a shal- low niche in a wall-face for the tscred pictures or figurines of the god." Under the floor of the nave there would be a vaulted brlok tomb in which each member of the family was laid when his turn came to die."

Their kings claimed to be div- lnely called to build their great temples of rebuild those erected by their ancestors. In those shrines provision was made for worship on a grand scale. The tombs of their kings proclaim their belief in im- mortality and contained ample provision for their occupant'a fu- ture life. The writer adds:-"We must revise considerably our ideas of the Hebrew patriarch when we learn that his earlier years were spent in such sophisticated sur- roundings: he was the citizen of a great city and inherited the tra- dition od an ancient and highly organized civilisation."

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"God moves in a mysterious way l-lla wonders to perform." It was not of a civilisation then older than our own by nearly t,ooo years that God called this young man to lead a nomad life on the hills of Palestine and there to prepare for an environment favorable to purely lrituai religion.

The ty that Abraham left had an established religion which touched every aide of the people's private and public life, but it lack- ed the creative quality that made men new. Ceremonies and sacri- fices abounded, and some oi the ideas behind them Abraham car- ried with him into his new envir- onment. But he was called into a new relationship with God, and he

had to leave behind a heritage outwardly splendid in order to continue in it..

Now what was the new factor that this man brought into relig- ion? It was the idea of direct.

i intercourse with God. His discovery was of a living God who wanted to utter into fellowship with men. Imagine this young man whose memory was filled with stories of the gods of paganism and whose early life was surround- ed with the outward forms of their w ' . suddenly awakening to the reality of a spiritual Being behind all that is. who wanted to enter into Abraham's life. Not Only so, but this purely spiritual Being wanted Abraham to Him- -elf, and in order to that, directed Abraham's whole career.

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Abraham felt that God called him into partnership with Himself, and pledged l-lis faith to Abra- ham's future and his family's fu- ture. Listen:-"The lard said unto Abram: 'I will make of thee A great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great: and be thou a blessing: and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee I will curse: and in -thee shall all the families M the earth be blessed" (Genesis 12.2.1). These assurances were re- vealed to Abraham after every act of faith.

Often in history God has thus revealed Himself to men outside Oi the regular religious organisa- Hon of their time. and given them His m e to their generation. He did this with Amos. the rugged gfoiihet of the wildemeas. in the ass of

splendid victories. . It was through John Bunyan. 'the tinker of Bedford, and not through the church that persecut; ed him. that God sent the spirit- ual message to the 11th century to all mankind. These experiences are a perpetual warning to the church.

There is no human claim that has been so discredited by the Spirit of God as the one that in- sists that a particular church is the sole channel of God's grace. God wants to enter into fellow-

them and to make them His in- struments of action. and it is the soul that is open to Him person- ally that He honors with His pres- ence and endows with His power.

to the Christian community. but that comrnu ity must depend, not on the externais of religion, but on God's direct action in and through them if they are to con- tinue to represent Him in the world. '

Strange But True

B! P. H. MacArthur

when a baby is born in a. harem in the Far East a new wife is presented to the Master of Prag- rance. He looks over her carefully then prepares a scent for her which he thinks will not only ex- press her qualities but forever dis- tinguish her from all other wo- men.

All members of the House of Commons. England must take off their hats on entering or leaving, or making a speech. In other words. when they are on their feet. But when seated. the hats remain on their owner's heads.

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Did you know that Canada has a Jordan River? It is some forty miles from Victoria on the West coast.

The oarfish. or ghost fish. used to scare the daylights out of sailors. Why? Because it resembles a sea serpent. and all sea faring men of old stood in awe of the sea serpent. Nature has equipped this frail and delicate creature with a cockscomb. In other words, its head is topped by a comb resembl- ing that of a rooster.

Flying fish have their large wing- like fins attached to the pack of their heads. When they decide to leave the water for a short journey through the air. they twist their tails in propeller fashion and when they strike the air the large wings or fine begin to whirl. The force they gather at the start helps them to keep going.

Persons who die in Japan are buried with their heads facing north. The living, therefore. con- sider this position unlucky and will, if at all possible. sleep with their heads toward either the out or the south. When on journeys 3:? usrtllallyt a oomlpeasa so

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Amons the strange customs of this strange world is this one: In Syria every Druse bride gives her fhurlginili to glllgdwhillchhis to be

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Recently a smart crook had been "hiding" on the detective force of Philadelphia where for a number of years he had been detailed to season for himself.

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The ocean's acrobets are the salmon and the tarpon. Both can climb and loan 15 or 20 feet into the air. To accomplish this smas- ing feat they bend their bodies into a coiled spring and then re- 1!! them. much the same as one bends a bow to release the arrow. M Wimmtfl ihiy are liar excellent and we are not able with out swiftest motorboats to match their speed through the water.

Now I must tell you of me swordfish which figured strongly in a suit for damages in London, England. many years ago. The suit was brought by a gmp.ownu against an insurance company. The vessel. Dteadnaught. arrived in port with an injured hull, and she was insured against injurlts at sea, her owner sought pay for the damage. The company refused to pay and the strange case was tried in court. In this particular case the damage results from a swordfish running his blgdg throush the ship's bottom.

The insurance aunts tried to prove that if the fish had attacked the vessel it would not have been able to withdraw its award. But the court decided in favor of the ship's owners and the insurance company had to fork out smoo- just because a swordfish took revenge on a crew who tried to hook it.

LATIN ORIGIN-

The main structure of the French lgngusge is derived directly from

Juoboam the Second! Latin.

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Islander at Churchillis Residence

A group of Canadian Air Cadets presently touring the United Kingdom repaid Sir Winston

Churchill's visit to Canada when they visited the Prime Minister's residence at Chartweli. here with Sir Winston's favourite cat are, left to right: Marcel Bastien, of St. Rose tie Laval, P.Q.: John Henry Gallant of Summerside, P. E. I.. and Kenneth Sinclair of Ottawa. part of a goodwill exchange plan sponsored by the Air Cadet League of Canada.

York

Mr. and Mrs. William Vessey; Dunstaffnage, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brown last Saturday evening.

Mra.'Pel.er Blanchard of U. S. A.. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Crockett. on July 31.

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Murray, Marshfield, have taken up residence in York.

Miss Laureita Vessey. York. spent Saturday at Dunstaffnage. the guest of her brother and sla- ter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Veasey.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Swan, York, have taken up residence in Char- lottetown.

Rev. Mr. J. M. Sproule left rec- ently for a short holiday. He was accompanied by his son. Robert of the R.C.A.F., who was home on a holiday.

Mr. and Mrs. Richardson of Murray River. were the guests of their daughter. Mrs. Willard Mur- ray and Mr. Murray recently.

Mrs. Peter Proud, York. was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Geo Bearlsto, Covehead, last week-end.

Mrs. Alex Benton was the guest of her sister. Mrs. Albert Proud for a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Watts. Hal- ifax, spent the week-end in York. the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Watts.

Mr. Edison Hardy. Halifax. is spending his holidays with his wife and family in York.

Mr: and Mrs. Richard' Vessey and family .York. spent at holiday in Sydney. the guest of their uncle, Mr. John Granger.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott. Sydney, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis. York.

Dr. Harrington and Mrs. Har- rington and family of Maine, U. S. A.. have return to their home after spending a holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lewis. York.

Mrs. Elby Hardy, York is visit- ing with her niece, Mrs. George Shaw. Brackley Point.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rodd and son. Dill. City. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Crockett, York on Sunday evening. B 0

MONTREAL (CP)-Max Macon. M a n e g e r of the International League Montreal Royals. has been fined and suspended indefinitely for "abusing" umpire C. P. Burch in Thursday night's game here. IL president Frank Shaughneaay an- nounced Friday. '

Amount of the fine was not made known. Macon will be ad- vised of his reinstatement by the IL executive.

The at i developed when Macon objected to one of Burch's rulings behind the plate. He leaped from the dugout and engaged in a heated. chin-to-chin argument for some five minutes.

Girl Guides Pass lied Cross Tests

The Girl Guides who camped at the Knights of Columbus Camp at North Ruatlco were enthusias- tic about the Red Cross swim- ming and water safety tests con- ducted by Kent Ellis on Friday. July 30th.

Mr. Dick Noonan of Summer- alde directed the waterfront pro- gram for this camp and present- ed classes for each of the four diflerent tests. The results were good for a course of only one week.

The following campers rceclved Red Cross awards:

Beginners: Myrla Clay. Elaine Wood.

Juniors: Cassy McLeod. Ann Affleck, Carol Ann Maccormack.

Intermediates: Alena Pierce. Pat Gaudet, Mary Mccabe.

Seniors: Frances Goring. Aud- rey Roach.

Girl Severely Mauled By Bear

EDMONTON. (CP) Hospital officials say they are consider- ing amputation of one of aix-year- old Lorraine Kirk's legs. severely mauled by a 500-pound black bear at. the Edmonton zoo yesterday. Her condition was reported ser- ious Friday.

The youngster wandered away from her 'teen-aged baby sitter. scampered over a three-loot wire fence which had been knocked down. scaled a rock pile to the roof of the bear den. then alip- ped or had her: legs pulled through the six-inch spaces be- tween the cage bars.

Vancouver tourist Louis Mo- Queen came to the rescue when he saw one of the bears stand on its hind legs and begin claw- ing and gnawing the child's legs. He dropped three 40-pound rocks down on the animal, stunning it long enough for him to pull Lor- rains out of reach.

She suffered severe shock and multiple leg lacerations.

Lorraine had been left in care of a 11-year-old baby sitter while her mother was shopping. The family lives near the zoo.

Police said footprints In the mud atop the dens indicated lev- erai children had recently been playing there.

Genevieve Mooney.

,BlI.Dl CRIPPLE PLANE

LONDON (AP)-A BOAC Strain- cruiser bound for Montreal with 50 passengers was damaged when it ran into is flock of birds on takeoff from London airport Friday nisht. The airliner jettisoned fuel and landed for repairs to a wing flap and an oil cooler.

ONE OF ORIGINAL

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Charles I of smsland. Wu one 0! the original 13 states of the U. s.

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Personals

Mr. R. H. 1-legan of New York. is visiting his sister. Miss Janet P. Hegan, 5 Grafton Street, Charlotte- town.

Mrs. P. Galloway. nee Mar- garet Newaome, of Toronto, Ont., returned by plane Saturday fol-

lowing a two-week visit with friends and relatives in Chat- ioitetown. '

An illustrious visitor to Char- lottetown last week was Mr. Frank Stevenson, retired mail

clerk from Philadelphia, Pa. At the age of 86. he has travelled extensively. and his proud boast

that he has swum in nearly every American state. as well as every Canadian province. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osborne.

Amongst the many guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osborne dur- mg the past two weeks have been Mr. Cecil Smith. Portland. Me.; Rev. R. L. Wagner. pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Philadelphia; Dr. Wil- llam Ward, Sr.. Dr. and Mrs. Preston Ward and son Robert. and Miss Mary Allen. all of New- ark, N.J. Miss Allen is former dead of women at the University of Tulsa. Oklahoma. Dr. Ward Sr.. has just completed a tour of the Middle East. relating to world work sponsored by the World Federation of Churches.

GIEINVALE W. I.

The August meeting of Greenvsle W. I. was held at the home of Mrs Alfred Carew. with an attendance of five members and three visitors.

it was decided to hold a pantry sale in late August. Another mem- ber put money in the Birthday Box

Cortes ” consisted of a letter from Mr. 0'Meara regarding the Dental Clinic to be held in Hunter River, Aug. 4. and also a letter regarding the District Con- vention expenses.

Oolleotlon amounted to also. Next meeting will be held in the school. Members enjoyed a con- test after which lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Siiiiphant.

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JIDEMYS 'TAXI - Dial TITO or 5252.

STVS TUBNABOUT Restaur- ant open from, 8:30 am. till 1:30 a.m.

"WE TREAT Till-I SICK WELL". Giggcy's Pharmacy. open evenings 'tlll I o'clock. '

KEROBENE. Electric pane Gas. Refrigerators. and Macxay.

DLEALS SERVED. 226 Fitzroy. Exhibition Week. Breakfast 8.00 to 0.30. Dinner 11.00 to 1.00. Supper 5.00 to 7.00.

ALL WHOLESALE C-ROGERS will close Wednesday and Thursday afternoons of Old Home Week.

ENROLL IN the summer school Scottish piping, dancing and Gao- lic instruction August 16-28. Ap- ply Blair McDonald, 166 Great Geo. Si.

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Monday, August 9, 1954 The Guardian Page 8' ON!-13136.00 for course under outstan ng experts in Highland dancinz. Piping and Gaelic. Aug- ust 16th to 28th. Young and old Mn. Genevlev. ucxumm Lynn may qusiiiit Apply now to Blair Mass., and Mrs. John Trainer M3i-'D”'"1d- 156 Great G90- 51- Somervllle. Mass.. are visiting.

IN PEISON. the Four Knights, Tuesday. August 10th, at 8.00 p. m. at the Roliaway Club. Admission 31.00. hill 1 hours dancing after from 10.15 p. in until 2.15 a. m. Admission 81.50.

ENGAGEMENT. - Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blewert announces the en- gagement of their daughter Ivy Karin Marie to Eric Francis Polla- bauer. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pollabaucr. Weinberg, Austria. Marriage to take place at Church of the Holy Redeemer, August lath, at 10 a. m.

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Mr. and Mrs. William Britten have returned to Providence, Rhoda Island. after a pleasant visit to the Island. While here. they were the guests of Emma and Elizabeth Brazel of Johnston's River. They were accompanied by their two children, Patty Lou and Billy. Jr., also Mr. Kingston of Vermont, They toured the Island and were

delighted with the scenery.

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