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we have no sin, we deceive d the trith confess our sins, he Is 5, and to cleanse us from all un. righteousness.--1 John 1: 8, 9, THE ~ INTRODUCTION~--Sin is the darkest ure in human life; and its evil ts have been felt in vay age, 1 every person. According to Bible, sin is not merely a wrong ie to a fellow m but concerns st thea, x Sin stops all fellowshi with God and brings sorrow an death. "The wages of sin is death." t the great truth of Christianity that Jesus came into the world to bring forgiveness and freedom from evil. He was revealed to take away n. I. THE PURITY OF Gob» ch. 1: 6. V. 6. The teaching of John was di- rected against certain teachers who were saying that it was possible to 'be a follower of Christ and yet make no serious attempt to overcome the evil of the heart. Sometimes the words Beem to be self-contradictory. They are certainly paradoxical. On one side be says that every one is a sinner, while again he proclaims the sinless- ness of the Christian with equal firm- ness. In order to urge this fellowship with God, described in v. 3, John defines the nature of God. Here he gives the first of two definitions of God. This one, "God is light," is the main fact in the earlier part of this letter; while the second one, "God is love," appears more prominently in the latte part. The gladness with which we greet the morning sun. the sweetness of the col- ors of light, the zest in spring, the clear knowledge which comes by it, these and manv more such ideas are contained in 'his figure of light. God as light ie the pure, holy, lovely one. It is the hobit of this writer to repeat his truth i= a negative form, and so he spvs. "In him is no darkness." Such is the God, therefore, with whom we sve to seek fellowship. He is pure light. II. AN IMAGINARY CONVERSATION ON SIN, ch. 1: 6-10. V. 6. Light is meant to be used by the human eve. God desires to he known, But then thére is a terrible enenry, which is sin. Now follows what we may call an imagingry con- versation on sin, where the excuses are broueht forward, These are set aside while over against each error is sot a vositive truth, The first state- ment is that we mav have fellowship | with God and vet walk in darkness. | There were peopl» wh said that mor-| ality wag not a part of relieion, but it| mattered little what we did if only we were enlichtened. All those who de- fine religion in terms of earemonial or emotion, come unaer this charge. John states that every one who thus separates righteousness from religion is a liar. victim, * V. 8. Fellowsh! fully. | V. 4. The opposite of this is now der PPO! ee only, have i ip is now edge. Wi Cant mn he 'We one wl we Bn God as commandments. not only Old Testament, but chiefly those which Jesus has left. All genuine acquaint- ance implies sympathy. We must ac- cept the ideals of those whom we wish to have as our friends. "He must 'himself Godlike wl to see God." . V. b. This some idea of fellowship is now rej with the additional qual- ity of love, It is by love that we come to know the secret of the divine na- ture. He that dwells in love, dwells n God. Thus in all this passage, John has shown that the highest of all bless- ings is fellowship with God; sin has come to interrupt this fellowship and it can only be restored as we come to Christ and plead for his forgive- ness, and strive to do his will. Hot Dishes For Winter Dinners These chilly Winter days and nights sharpen the appetite for flavorsome puddings. The following recipes de- mand nothing that it not likely to be on the average pantry-shelf. Despite their somewhat unusual combinations of ingredients and flavors, they are inexpensive and simple to make: Almond Pudding 1 pound powdered sugar. ,2 tablespoofnuls flour. & cupful cold water. 1 3% cupful shortening. 2 whole eggs. 4 egg yolks, 1 pound blanched almonds. 34 cupful sugar. 6 apples. y Cream, "Cream the shortening with the powdered sugar. Beat in the. whole eggs. Then work in, one at a time, the egg yolks. Mix in the flour, When well worked add the pulverized al- monds. Knead together with the hands for at least 15 minutes. Grease a glass baking-dish and spread the bottom and sides with the almond mixture, leaving enough to cover the top. Peel and slice the cooking ap- ples. Boil unti ltender in the water and 14 cupful of sugar. Mash slightly and pour into the centre of the lined baking-dish. Cover the top with a sheet of almond paste. Bake in.a moderate oven for 1 hour. Serve with heavy cream. This pudding can be served twice, once hot and once cold. Therefore the recipe is for 8% rather than for 4 servings." Date Nut Bread Puddings 1 loaf stale bread. Salt. 2 tablespoonfuls butter. 156 cupful sugar. { They stuck eggshells to fright from | The WHEN MENDEZ CRASHED IN Lieut. Mendez of the Colombian army to Bogota, Colombia came to grief when trying to land. we: ERRTR Wats THE WATER AT COLON flying the Dicaurte from New York Barns Bett + Than Caves "But when the settlers began to build open sheds and barns with rough egg white and vanilla. Ginger Pudding 14 cupful shortening. 1 egg. 3% cupful milk. 3% cupful granulated sugar. 1 teaspoonful baking powder. % cupful flour. Salt. 3 teaspoonful ground ginger. "Cream the shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg and milk. Mix well and sift in together the flour, baking powder, pinch of salt and milk. Mix well and thoroughly. Turn into a greased mold. Cover and steam for 2% hours. This makes 4 portions. Serve with hard sauce flavored with vanilla." ee dae Two Women Now happy go the rich fair-weather days i 'When on the roadside folks stare in amaze At such a honeycomb of fruit and flowers As mellows round thelr threshold; what long hours They gloat upon their steepling hol- lyhocks, balsams, feathery wood, and stocks, Fiery dragon's-mouth . . . and lemon plants in bushy sheaves, Shagged Esau's-hands with fine green ~finger-tips, Such old sweet names are ever on their lips, As pleased as little children where these grow, In cobbled pattens and worn gowns they go, | Proud of their wisdom where on gooseberry shoots Bee's southern- coming fruits brisk-billed rascals; pausing timbers tight roofs,~and to cut away the woods, to cultivate the soil and grow. grass for their cattle, the condition of the country became far more favorable for swallows, and safe nesting places multiplied exceedingly. "The swallows soon took advantage of these opportunities and thelr num- bers increased accordingly, : "The cliff swallow or eaves swallow builds 2 mud nest. She makes 'bricks without straw,' but the barn swallow works dry grass into the mud, and so makes a more durable nest. More over, as it is open at the top, it must be placed under safe shelter, and to "| bird builds 'saliva. i Ba "When the swifts are ready to build, in glant hollo stubs of the primeval forest, As the forests wero cut they took to the set- tler's chimueys. This other by the bird's own glutinous you may see a small flock charging into the top of some tree, seizing twigs in their bills or feet, and break- ing them off hy main strength and the le. s a nest of sticks or twigs! cemented to the chimney and to each ed eyes upon him, and his tened. : f "It was nothing at all, father," he impetus of their fight and carrying them to the chimney. Bach twig is placed with great labor and patience. "It heavy rains intervene the nest cannot be completed and often eggs are laid In a unfinished nest. When the nest is built, a sévere rain may dis- solve the saliva that attaches it to the chimney then down goes the nest and all to the fireplace or to the bottom of th shaft" ? What Use : Bird Havens Hunters Have Good Goose Shooting in Essex County, Ontario, This Fall Credit given to Jack Miner who ~ owns and maintains the Jack Miner Sanctuary in that county, which has attracted geese to that vicinity, { Hunters who at one time were Jack Miner's enemies in Ilssex County be-, cause he wouldn't allow them to shoot on his property are now his best | friends, because this fall very few, hunters haven't killed a wild goose in Bssex County outside of the Sanctuary ~and have proven that Jack Miner's argument that sanctuaries for game | birds throughout the continent only. increase the hunters' chances, because | they attract the birds to that locality and allow the hunters good shooting around the outside. Whereas, if it' weren't for the Jack Miner Sanctuary in Hssex County there wouldn't be any geese to be seen there, let alone shot. Also the Sanctuary keeps birds from becoming "exterminated because no game hogs can kill them all as\they Not In His Line A distinguished musician was wait ed upon.one day in his study by a rather seedy-looking stranger, who said to him, with what seemed to be genuine emotion: 2 "May a humble brother musician claim your sympathy for one moment? I don't ask you to give me anything, but will you lend me a dollar, or two? You can command ten dollars a les- Bon, or as much as you choose to ask, ! while I think myself fortunate if I can get a pupil now and then at a half dollar g sitting." "My friend," said the other, touched by this appeal, "perhaps 1 can help you better than by lending you money. 'What is your branch of music?" "I give lessons on the violin." "Well, we will see what you can do. Here is a violin. I will sit down to the piano, and we will play a duett."" He whipped a fine violin out of its case, handed it to the strange, seated himself at the piano, and placed a sheet of music before him. protested, speaking louder,. although still in repressed tones. "I was only j saving that you seem to hear me bet- ter than you do Helen, even when I talk low. sald""---enunelating very distinctly--"it--was because--I--have --a--'carrying' volce." "You have -- what?" Father Alken. "A 'carrying' voice!" ronred his son in desperation, beginning to look ob- solutely foolish. "Helen," appealed the gentle old man, turning to his daughter-in-law, "for mercy's sake, speik up and tell me wkat the boy Is talking about. A = earl? ' A Bird's Flight From some bright cloudlet droppie: ~ From branch to blossom hopping; Then drinking from a shall brown £tone oi As That stood alone - oy Amid the brook; then, singing, Upspringing, 5 It soared; my bird had flown. "demanded A glimpee of beauty only That left the glen more lonely? Nay, truly; for its song and flight Made carth more bright! William Canton, Poems. EN Prohibition Administrator Roy Lyle said in a prohibition address in Seattle: ""be stories 1 hear on all sides ahouf the failure of prohibition are =o exacgerated that they remind me of the bank yarn. A city chap was The caller raised the bow across the] showing L's country cousin the big strings, leaned forward, looked at the composition, and shook his head. "Sharps?" he sald. "Sharps? I never play in sharps!" The distinguished musician took the city when they came to a magnificent marble bank. All the windows of the bank were harred. of course, with thick bars of iron. The country man asked: 'Say, George, what are all them bank violin from him, replaced it in its windows. case, and coldly remarked: "My friend, what you need is a job barred yf Y. 7 The reverse of this is given. If we walk in the light, that is, seek richteangness, we rot two blessings: (1) We hove fellowship with our brethren. The Christian faith is so- cial and courts fellowship. Sin is dark and seeks solitude. (2) If the light, shining in tha «onl, shows tp the evil thera, Cod will also send the promises of his Son: God foraives. V. 8 The eacond convereationalist gaye. "We have no cin' He denies the fact of sin. It is only a passing incident, a mistak~ an element in the prooress of men. The fall was a step moward. be would eav. But if we say 'thi=. we deceive onlv ourselves. "VW. 0. Sin cannot e denied. but it may be foroiven, if we anneal to Jesus. V. 10. The thivd rarson save. "We have rot sinned." He is willing to . admit thet others have sinned. others "have broken Cind's law: but he does| % cupful butter. not see anv evil in hiv own herat. He| % teaspoonful vanilla. is perconally frea from sin. He, how-| #% cupful orange marmalade. ever. who savs this. makes God a liar, 114 cupful bread crums. for the scriptures tell us that we have "Beat 1 egg. Add , milk, baking A ne A an of hi powder dissolved 2 teaspoonfuls of 111. THE REMEDY FOR SIN, ch, 2:38; [HOt water, suet, orange mavasiuge, V. 1. This chapter _edhtinues the and bread crums. Mix thorougl ¥ thought of fellows With God. The Turn into a greased mold. Cover an closing verses g%"ch. 1 revealed the|steam for 2 hours. Makes 4 servings. "universal Glness of 'the race; The| To make the sauce, cream the pow- m might be drawn that what|dered suga rand butter; place in a ~45"s0 general, or inevitable, must also| saucepan in hot water. Add the well- be pardonable. Why condemn man|peaten yolk of the other egg. Stir for that which he must do? Against) ni; the mixture thickens. Just be- his John Drotests Tost, enphat cally: | fore serving fold hi the stiffly beaten s 14 cupful chopped dates. 4 cupfuls milk, 3 eggs. 14 cupful chopped nut-meats. "Cut the bread into small cubes and combine with the dates and nut-meats. Mix together the sugar, salt, milk, and --Bdmund Blunden, Poems well-beaten eggs. Pour over the fr i bread mixture and then turn into a greased baking-dish. Dot with the butter and bake uncovered in a mod- erate oven for about 45,minutes or until nicely browned. Serve hot. Marmalade Pudding 2 eggs. 14 cupful milk. 14 teaspoonful baking powder. 14 cupful chopped suet. 4 cupful powdered sugar. INTERESTING TWO-PIECE TYPE New two-iece type, with snugly fit- ted hipline and smart box-plaits across front of skirt that is attached to a camisole body with shoulder straps. Style No, 995 is smart and wearable + | for all-daytime occasions, fashioned of crepe satin, flat silk crepe, canton- faille crepe, crepella, wool jersey, sheer tweed, homespun, velveteen and printed sheer velvet. It's extremely seeing the success of the Miner Sanc- sea-- easy to make! Pattern is furnished | tuary and many of their representa- Over the sweet, familiar land, in sizes 16, 18, 20 years, 36, 88, 40 and tives having visited there, that Con-| Over the blanched and blowing sand 42 inches bust measure. Size 36 re- BTess 'has passed what fs known as the Where yesterday I with spendthrift quires 3% yards of 40-inch material | "Norbeck Bill," which lays aside one breath with 8% yards of ribbon and 1 yard million dollars to establish sanctuaries | Raced the lean, salt wind, O Death! of 30-inch material for separate cami.|in each state of the United States, Follow the path of my pounding fe sole. Price 20c in stamps or coin|Tun on the same principle and copy- And find me here in my narrow sheet. (coin preferred). Wrap coin carefully. jin the well-known Kingsville Sanc- ? unary. oon T0 ORDER ATR | The Kingsville Board of Trade and 1 ivi ane and 'size of poi 4 merchants of the little town give Jack flower, a you want. Enclose 20c ia | ner full support as the birds have, Sea-colored, sky-colored, brittls blue, a (rons weshairad rap made Ringsviits Tuowic all over tho AnF- Marlee place "Haste ica Wad it carefully) for eah wuimber" and world and attract thousands of people roots grew. address your order to Wilson Pattern to the town, which never would €0me (Tay it here where my lips may press Servic, 78 West Adelaide St., Toronto, | there were it not that Jack Miner's{A word on its petalegebitterness, Patterns sent by an early mail. home and sanctuary are located in its, And let me whisper that where I go suburbs, Will only be over a dune or so. : --Martha Ostenso. still to see Their neighbor owls saunter from tree to tree, Or in the hushing half-light mouse the lane Long winged and lordly. fly to Jack Miner's home for safety when shot at too much outside of the Sanctuary. Thus enemies and friends of Jack Miner's who have tasted wild geese in Essex County this. year owe their thanks to Jack Miner because there wouldn't be any geese there if it weren't for him, The United States Government, George, tha city chap, smiled dep, catingly, liz shrugged his shoulders as night-watchman in a soapfactory.""|and made the gesture of one tossing "Will you get it for me?" eargerly|off a drink. 'So's to keep the bankers "asked the caller. | from fallin' out,' he said." \ wis EN "These Dunes Are Haunted" O Death, come over the hill for me, Up from the hollows, up from the se en {btm % Mra. Delle de Rivera, who founded the City Federation of Women's clubs, sald in New York the other day: "Pro- administration papers give our unem- ployment figures 'as very small. Anti- administration papers on the other hand run them up into millions. It reminds me of the two Germans lunch- ing on bran and near-beer in a Bers lin restaurant during the world war, 'I see you're reading the Socialist sheet, Vorwaerts,' said the older Ger- man. 'I always read the imperialistic Tageszeitung myself, It gives ever so many more victories." " . ----ee - | Evading Injunctions--"Edward, you disobeyed your grandmother when she told you just now not to jump down those stairs" "Grandma didn't us not to, dad. She only came to "I door and said, 'I wouldn't jump . Ta on and 1 ahodldnt think she would!" wh Isadora Duncan was once approach- | ed by a newly rich woman who wished to engage the famous danecr to enter- tain somo guests after a dinner party. bIsadora consented and the fee was - fixed at $500, "You understand, of course, that you will not meet my guests, don't you?" added the parvenu as an-afterthought. "Oh, in that case," ; : replied the daneer---she tells the story "Yin ber memoirs, "My Life"--"my fee So soon? So soon? Ah, tarry an hour: | Go down the dunes for the brave sand se He: You evidently think money owh grows on trees. She: Well, it comes from the sap | usually, co A nia It is probably too late mow for the EE ws 'reels in the movies to take al. FALKLAND ISLANDS Im of a man holding a skein of| The raising of sheep is capried on yard for a woman while she winds it | extensively in the Falkland Islands, at up into a ball,--Detroit Free Press. the southern end of South America. Paris boasts the' tiniest restaurant in the world. It accom five] persons. At that, it 7 looks big and cavernous to anyone brought up in a breakfast nook.--Border Cltles star. di EY 'Candidates don't carry out ~their campaign promises; they kick them out if they're elected. : It Looléed Like a Case for the Board of Health to Jef. MUTT AND JEFF.--Bud Fisher. THos& ARG HIS ORDERS: IF You Don'T OBEY THEM VYou'te G6T THE AIR. REMEMDER= ONE C66 A DAY! Coc. GRHL THE one Could EAT [3 A PLANKGD STEAK RIGHT r A JEFF, Dempsey SAYS You'Re OUGRWEIGHT AND AIN'T Got AO SPEED AT ALL: HE WANTS Nou To Go oA A DIET. FROM Now ON You 6ET ONE €66 A DAY? 881 Mal pe z Ed Es