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or na ne My LESSON VL' Two Miracles of Mercy. (John 5: 1--6: 71. . Printed Text, John 5: 2--9; 6: 8-15. Golden Text-- The very works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. John 5: 86. _ The Lesson in Its Setting Time--The events recorded in the sixth chapter took place in April, A.D. 29. 2 Place--The events in the fifth chapter all occurred in Jerusalem. The feeding of the five thousand took place at Bethsaida. Christ's walking on the seca, of course, occurred at the Sea of Galilee. The discourses that followed were all given in the syna- gogue at Capernaum, 1. Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porches. The sheep gate repeatedly referred to in the Old Testament (Neh. 3: 1, 82; 12: 89) is known to have been north of the temple, cor- responding with the modern St. Stephen's gate, which "is the gate through which the Bedawins still lead the flocks to Jerusalem__ for sale." ~ oo 2, In these lay a multitude of them that were sick, blind, halt. The. word "halt" simply means crippled. Withered. That is, "dried up." (Cf. Matt. 12: 10; Luke 6: 6.8.) 4. And a certain man was there, who had been thirty and eight years in his infirmity. The word translat- ed "infirmity" is a word literally n ~aning "weakness," and all of us must confess that we are subject to infirmities of one kind and another. However, our Lord Himself, "took our infirmities' (Matt 8: 17) and the Spirit also '"helpeth our infirmity" (Rom. 8: 26; Heb. 4: 15), "6. When Jesus saw him lying, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case: When our Lord came to Jerusalem, His eye rested with pity and sympathy upon those who needed help, and here the most hopless case of all the invalid multi- tude about this pool. He saith unto him: Wouldest thou be made whole? "This poor man probably had waited 80 long, and long waited in vain, that hope was dead or well-nigh dead within him, and the question is ask- ed to awaken in hin: anew a yearn. "ing after the benefit which. the Savi- our was about to impart. 6. The sick man answered Him, Sir, I' have no man, when the water is troubled to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another step- peth down before me. The answer of this man shows how - absolutely necessary our Lord's question really was, for it reveals utter hopeless- ness. He did not even say that he wanted to be made whole. 7. Jesus saith unto him, Arise, take up thy bed, and walk. It is significant that our Lord did not tell the ran he was healed. - He commanded him to do something that would prove he was heale of his infirmity. 7. And straightway the man was made whole, and took up his bed and walked. Christ did not half save "this man from his terrible infirmity. --the man did not: crawl away from the pool; he did not hobble out on crutches; he did not have to be car- ried out as he was carried in. When the Lord Jesus Christ saves us, He saves us from our own individual sins, as well as from sin. . Now it was the sabbath on that day. The Jewish leaders immediately told the healed man that he had violated the Sabbath day because, in taking up his bed, he had broken the law which commanded men not to work on the Sabbath (Ex. 20: 10; Jer. 17: 21). The man's courageous answer is a thrilling one, namely, that the one who healed him had commanded him to do what he did. 8. One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him: There is a lad here. The word "lad" in the original, means "a little. boy," and this is the only little boy who actually takes any part in the Gospel 'history, Who hath five bar- le, loaves. Barley was the ordinary coarse food of the poorer people, It is not mentioned in any of the Gos- pels except here. And two fishes. Literally this should read "two small fishes," a word used only by the ppostle John, here and in 21: 9, 10, 18; Originally the word meant "anything eaten with bread or other food: and, as salt fish was most commonly used for this purpose, the word came gradually to mean 'fish' An particular." But what 'are these among 80 many? This is.a perfect. ly natural question, for the loaves and the fishes together were no more than enough to satisfy the appetite x = of one hungry person.' And yet here were five thousand men, besides wo- "men and children. - 9, Jesus said, Make the people sit down, It would be much easier to distribute food mong this vast muls titude if they were distributed in groups of hundreds and fifties, re- clining on the grass (Mark 6: 39, 40). The absolute confidence of Jesus in His ability to satisfy this great multitude is revealed in every line of this narrative. Now there was much grass in.the place: As there would be early in April. So the men sat down, in number about five thou- sand. "The men alone were arrang- ed in companies, or alone arranged so that any account was taken of them: the women and children being served promiscuously; who indeed, if the multitude were a paschal cara- van, or parts of -many such, would not be likely to be very numerous." 10 Jesus therefore took the loaves. It is not so said, but certainly it must be assumed that the little boy here offered these loaves to Jesus, or at least to Andrew. andrew would not have known that the boy even had these loaves and fishes un- less the little fellow had come down near where Jesus and His disciples were standing. Jesus never takes and uses anything of ours unless we willingly allow Him to. And having giver thanks: Suppose every prayer of ours were offered invariably with thanksgiving, how many more of our prayers would be answered! (Phil. 4: 6.)" He distributed to them that were set down. - Of course He dis- tributed through the ministry of the disciples to whom He gave the broken loaves. Likewise also of the fishes as much as they. would. That is, as much as the people needed for the satisfaction of their hunger. "11, And when they were filled, He saith unto His disciples, Gather up {the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost. "Thus with the Lord of nature, as with nature herself, the most prodigal bounty goes hand -ih- hand with the nicest and exactest economy; and he who had .but now shown himself God, again submits Himself to the laws and proprieties of His earthly con- dition, so that, as in the miracle it- self His power, in this command His humility, shines eminently forth." 12. So they gathered them up, and filled 12 baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which remained over--unto--them--that had wicker baskets as distinguished from the soft flexible "frails," mentioned in Matt. 156: 37 and Mark 8:8. 13. When therefore the people saw the sign which 'He did, they said, This is of a truth the prophet that cometh into the world. This is the second time that Christ has - been recognized as a prophet sent from God (4: 19; 7: 40; 9: 17; Deut. 18: 156). All attempts to escape the miraculous nature of this event vio- late all the canons of historical evi- dence, and are, on the face of them, irrational and foolish, ~ John was there and John knew 'what hap- pened. 14. Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again into the mountain Himself alone. . (See Matt, 11: 12; Acts 23: 10.) This multitude only wanted to crown Him as king be- cause they were conscious that here was one possessing supernatural such a miracle as they had just wit. nessed, He could also deliver them from the yoke of the Roman Govern: ment. They were not accepting Him as their Messiah and Saviour, (Con- tra, Luke 19: 14.). "So far, 1 have found that censor ship in general has helped rather than hurt the motion picture," Samue) Goldwyn. ' -- New Mayor of Vancouver. George C. Miller, who was elect- ed Mayor of Vancouver in succes< gion to G. G. McGeer, M.P, : 4 With little fuss or bother, Frank J. Delfino, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Sadie Jane Williams, midgets who met in Chicago, were married in the bride's home in Minneapolis. The Rev. Norman B. Harrison holds them on his knees.after ceremony while bride's normal-sized brother and sister look on. ogee - [] May Prevent Silicosis CINCINNATL~--Dr, R. Emmons, of the University of Wisconsin reported to the Geological Soclety of America last week the apparently successful use of foreign dust particles as a pre: ventive for silicosis, widespread ini dustrial disease caused by inhalation of silica particles. After two years of search, he said, "we have been encouraged to believe that. we have found a preventive, but laboratory proof is never enough, The only proof that counts is the proof of many years time, th: actual testing in industry. . 2 "The process of preventing silico- sis involves, briefly, the mixing of cer- tain other dusts with the silica in the wir so that the silica dust, when brea. thed, Is rendered harmless tothe lung tissue," he said. Carbon, said Dr. Emmons, was one of the common ele- ments which rendered the silica harm. less. eaten. These baskets were the stout|- power, and that, if He could perform| White House Artist # Mabel E. Williams, White House stenographer, is shown with a draw- ing which she recently made from an Acme photo of President Rooses velt. She has received many compliments for her clever sketch from nearly every member, of the White House family and staff, Gala Welcome for the Infant That chubby infant, 1087, was quite happy to be welcomed by such a . charmer as Donn a0 who led one of the ala celebrations in Chica- lan >> >> "FARM bY - NOTES Conducted by PROFESSOR HENRY G. BELL | 0 tion of the Various With the Co- iA Agricultural College. Departments of the 2 ° Ee a dn 0 ba 4 > > o. 5 ih i i i Question 1:-- "Please give me in- formation concerning the best me: thod . of 'applying fertilizer for can- ning tomatoes." -- B. G., Wellington County. ; Answer:-- Two methods of appli- cation of fertilizer for ¢anning to- matoes have given, good results. First, where field is checked off by the marker, a handful of fertilizer is dropped at the cross checks, and is thoroughly' worked into + the soil before the plant is set. The second method after the plant is set. a funnel is placed upside down over the plant and fertilizer 1s dropped around -the edge of the funnel This is known as ring app.ication, The fer: |tilizer is then worked into the soil. This hag given good results in experi: mental tests, Planting machines built to work the fertilizer into the soil at the same time as they set the plants. The one principle to remem- ber is fo keep the plani roots from coming immediately in contact with too concentrated a solution of plant food. Question 2:--~ (a) "How should fertilizer be used with strawberries and what is the best analysis to use? (b) "What is the best fertilizer to use in a garden when all kinds of ve- getables are to be grown? How much should be used and how should it be applied?" J. O. T., Wellington County. ia Answer:--- When strawberries are set. out, excellént results are obtain- ed by working into the soil, 4-8:10 fertilizer. This should be applied and worked into the soii where the row is to be set before the plants are transplanted Where the strawberries are; allowed to stand more than' two years, good results have been obtain: ed by top dressing the strawberries with about 500 lbs. per acre of 4-8 10 after the berries have been pick. sults are obtained by top dressing theistrawl erry bed with Nitrate of Soda- using 'about 100 Ibs. per acre. Scatter thi: 'over the plants after the dew ana other moisture has dried off This salt ir very soluble and a little rain will quickly wash it into the soil where plants will use it. (b). On. of the best fertilizers to use: in the garden for green vege: table crops is 4-8-10. = This should be applied at the rate of little less than 1-4 |b, per square yard. Fre quently it is best supplied in two quantities} about 2-5 scattered on top tha dug or plowed garaen-- soil harrowing and raking; the other 1.3 -Ishauld be worked "into the soil at the time the seed is sown or plants are set. When the holes are made for transplanting the plants such as to matoes, cabbage and the like, have a are ed. In the spring. frequently good re.' and worked into the soil by discing, § and soil mixed with it before . the plant 'is set, or better still have he fertilizer" worked in along the row] where the. plant is t. be set before the 'iransplanting is done. down « field next year with oats as a nuise crop and this field 1s to be is in fairly g od shape now and. It will receive a light application of ma- nure during the Winter, What ferti- lizer practice should ° follow and how often will it be necessary to fer- tilize when wc start pasturing it with dairy cattle? = (b). If | buy fertilizer with a sta: ted analysis-such as 2-12-6, how do I know that the fertilizer conforms to the guarantee and um | as a consu- mer, in any way protected against] fraud? ! lave never used fertilizer, ' but intend to do so next spring and would like to know that I am purchas- ing a reputable brand." G.R.S., Kent County. ; Answer :-- | would advise your us- ing :8-10-5 fertilizer or 2:12-6 at the get 'a good stand of grass, you should not have to repeat the fertil- izing for at least two or thre¢ years. unless the soil is very sandy. A top dressing of manure on the standing pasture will be particularly good if you: alternate this with fertilizer since | assume one of your problems will ibe to keep up the organic mar ter. Have you tested the soil for the acidity? Ir laying down permanent pasture, it is particularly desirable that: the soil be neutral or alkaline, so that you will get a good percent- age of legume growth suck as clover or alfalfa; [If you have not tested your: soil. the Ridgetown Experiment Station will be willing to do so, or you can send a samp'e to the Depart- ment of Chemistry. Ontaiio tigricul- | tural College. (b). All fertilizer in Canada is sold under the Fertilizers Act which makes specific provisior for exam: ining 'the products' of * the 'various companies selling fertilizer. in Can- ada. This. Act provides that all fer- tilizer must-be sold*under guarantee of analysis and must come up to the percentage guaranteed, penalties are provided. A corps of inspectors under the direction of the Nominion Department of Agriculture are constantly on. the road: examing fertilizer stocks at the factories, en route to €ermers, ind on the farms. This. .means that fertilizer wares are constantly open to inspection These provisions of control along with the much more important fact that fer tilizer companies can stay in busi- ness and increase their trade only by renderine services as guaranteed. Movie-radio : = =gossip r= By DOROTHY =m Monte Blue, a favorite with film tans picture that rekindles the pioneer ag- ricultural west of a century ago. He has the role of John Deere, in "The Blacksmith's Gift," a: story which re- :oun'i* the life and. cimes:of the man who gave to the world the steel: plow. Th. action takes place in 1937 in the Illinois "of Abraham. Lincoln's - day. Mary. Rogers, "daughter of the belov- ed Will, has,'gone to' work at the The beautiful Mary deserves a lot of credit. Her father's influence would have helped with a movie career, but she went .out and got theatrical ex- perience instead. | L A 2 A | When you see "White Hunter," sym- pathize with Warner Baxter and June Lang in the scenes where they battle against u tropical hur- 4 ricane, The hurri- . cane was made right in the studio, of course, but was none the less violent be- cause of that, Baxter and Miss: Lang spent ..a whole day with that storm, what with. re- ..hearsals and retakes June I a and 'one thing and black and blue when it was over, "| 'where thoy had been bruised by ob: jects blown against them by the wind. go. Wild scenes of welcome like this greeted him all over the * nation. : Cc for many 'years, plays the lead in a| Twentieth. Century-Fox. studios: where } "ther father made pictures, and has the : bungalow dressingroom which he used | ; § which no one else has had since |. + his de th, dnother, and were | ODO3 and ENDS ." = Shirley Tem- 'ple's © ther has abandoned the®bank- ing business and bacome an agent for .| actors . . . Now ae'l! have to spend '} his time trying to fina somebody who 11 be ar successful on the screen as i Shiriey . . . William Powell will ap- pea. without his moustache--at his req esi- -in "The Last of Mrs. Chey- "ney" first time in 16 years that 'he's done it... (fy u listen to Jack senny's radio programs you've heard Ke..ny Baker .,. You can see as well ag he.r him in "The King and the Chorue Girl," Carole Lombard's new picture, when it's finished; he'll 'do two sonss. - Of wll birds the tropical Frigate- birl flies the fastest, The Common Black Swift can fly 276 m.p.n. Canada's Best. | Question & (a) {*! intend to'seed rate of three bags per acre. If youl. otherwise, |. l} | » $s Prefers Farm; Says Cities Are Too "Shut In" SOUTH WOODSLEE, Ont, -- If you should s¢ in this village, 20 miles southeast of little fertilizer dropped into the hole Windsor, it may turn out to be Mrs. - Eleanor-, Alison, champion corn grower of Essex County, Southern Michigan; Northern Ohio, lowa, Ne- braska and a few other states. : Mrs: Allison, lives on her father's farm near here, and learned: about corn-growing from her parent Blake Cahoe why has won countless prizes left for permanent pasture. The field at Chicago, Torapto and other gram exhibiti ns. Eleanor, as she prefers to be cal- led, stepped into the forémost rank of corn growers recently winning the championship for regio, two @ the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago. She is 22 but loeks much younger. . : ! Eleanor has an older brother, Bruce, but he's in Winnipeg now, so Eleanor her father and the hired man do all the farm work, : She thinks cities arc "too shut in."- It's the vide oper spaces for her. She intend: to stay on the farm all her lif ». F eeding of Hay To Farm Horses Can Only Digest And Assimilate a Certain Amount = There are those who have charge of horses on farms who allow the animals all the hay they can eat. This practice is sufficient to ruin a good horse. Those who keep check on feeding Lave never found it neces- sary to feed more than one pound of hay for avery hundred weight of ani. mal. For example, a 1,400-pound horse should not get more than 14 pounds of hay per day. 3 : It is true that some horses will eat much more hay than the amount men- this quantity, as a liorse can only: di- gest and assimilate a certain amount. Keep in mind that his appetite gen. erally goes beyond 'his powers of as- similation. In maay cases horses that eat large amounts of hay become hard-looking., while they have little life or snap in them, Men go on from year to year with their horses in this condition without 'knowing -anything ahout 'Its "cause. : It is usually advisable to feed. only a small amount of hay in the morn- ing, and also at noon, thus making the night feed somewhat more liberal, though not enough' but what the horse will clean it up in a reasonable length of time and then lie down for a comfortable night's rest. In connec tion with sensible hay-feeding, fit should ~be --mentioned --that- horses should receive water before and never immediately after a meal. It goes without saying that hay should al- ways be clean and bright, and it this is the case the kind of hay does not matter 80 much, though goed horse feeders have a preference for timothy and clover mixed in about equal proportions. Although timothy hay is not very tich in nutrients, there is something about it. that the horse dearly loves, so that it should be kept in mind that palatability has much to do with digestibility, and therefore it is wise to cater to some extent to the animal's tastes. ; Shopgirls Walk Old: London Clubs Promote Grace and Beauty for Working Women LONDON, = In a floodlit West some of them Oxford street shop assistants and some tailoresses from Bethnsl Green, gave . display of the grace and 'beauty in movement that foreshudows a new era in physical fitness, says the News-Chronicle. ' Thede girls have learned how to breaths sit. stand and walk proper: ly. As u result they 'hold themselves like goddesses," their work has be- come joy instead. of drudgery and at the ena of a long working day they [want to run and. dance -and ging. They were demonstrating. tne' new method of keeping fit, under the auspices of the National Council of Girls' Clubs. i ; Miss Olive Horsioia, seiior organ izer of physical education to the Council explained the method to a reporter, [fev work is to"travel about the couatry and observe what is be- ing done in the 4,000 clubs. "A great dea) of research is being done,' she said, 'especially among our organi- zers in Lancashire, where 3,000 girls are trained weekly to overcome tired: ness und boredom in their v.ork?" Body training is adapted To 'the -lindividual The typist who sits ali the day is given sipping and and «stretching movements tory worker and dancing The fac- shop assistant ~ do "their exercises sitting down and learn how to stiengthen their leg muscles to overcome the strain of standing. Betty Taylor, star Hamilton hurdler, who was an easy winner in the Canadian Press voting for Canina 'outstanding girl athlete 0 ' ment." _{ Waitresses learn how to avoid the. use of wrong muscles in walst and back while carrying heavy trays. "The results are astonishing," said Miss Worsfold, "though as yet we're only at the beginning of the move ¥ ~ a shy young woman. End garden a dozen 18-year-old girls , 1; - 3 --g tioned, but it i a mistake to increase -.. Like Goddesses r 5S ye wi | p< mk: wa