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$On the Sunday Scho oil Lesson by
Rev. DR.. T. S. LiDscott for
the international Press Bible
Question Club.
Copyright, 1912, by Rev. T. S. Linscott, DID.
Copyright. 1912. by Rev. T. S. Linscott, d.
ERSES 1-2- Who were Cae!
Augustus and Cyrenius?

W Augustus and Cyrenius?
Verses 3-+What was the polit-
| ical or national status Of the Jews at this
| time?
Judah had neither king nor lawgivel
| at this time: what prophecy is there
which intfmates that Messiah was to be
born under such conditions?
Why was Bethlehem called the city of
David, and what does the name Of the
city signify?
Verses 5-6-what would be correct
designation of a man who does not will
ingly pay his taxes?
Why were Joseph and Mary not to be
censured for travelling abroad at such a
momentous and critical time?
Verse 7-Do We need to do anything
special. except doing our everyday duty
to help God bring to pass at the exact
time and place whatever he has planned
for US? Give your reasons.
Why was 1t the plan of God that Jesus
should be born in Bethlehem in a stable
and Graded in a manger?
Does God have more interest In the
masses or the classes, that Is in the poor
or the rich?
How do you account for it that no per-
son gave up his room in the Inn and
that no private citizen offered hospitality
| to a woman of such respectability In
such a serious condition?
Verses S-1O-Which method assures us
OF the more divine revelations and why.
specifically seeking them or devoutly at
tending to our everyday duties?
May any godly person in these days
ever expect to be visited by an angel?
Why is there never any reason to fear
either q natural or a supernatural reve-
lation IL we are serving God?
Verses 11-12-Why was the birth of
Jesus good tidings to the shepherds and
to all men?
Does wealth or social position or edu-
cation make people more sensitive to the
supernatural than the opposites Of these
things?
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Rotes

First Methodist Protestant Society re-
ceived twenty three members in 1911. ac-
cording to a report made this week, and
has recently adopted a revised consti-
tuition.
At tomorrow's meeting OF the Young
Peoples Society of Mount Pleasant Con.
gregational Church Miss Faye Bumphey
will render a solo.
X y 4 =
Local Citizenship OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
We Can Do" is the subject for discussion
by the Endeavorers Of First Congrega-
tional Church tomorrow evening. The
meeting will be in charge of George M.
Potter, superintendent of the cttisenship
department Of the District Christian En-
deav0r Union.
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: XSpastor and qeopleBE}
Gbrist's Araper.

THERE is a story told of
W a boy, a young paint
grinder, working in the
studio of Italy's great master
painter, who showed signs of
remarkable artistic skill. An
enemy of his teacher came to
him and urged him to set up
a school of his own, holding
up visions of wealth, fame,
honors and invitations to
kings palaces, but the boy
replied that he was not.
anxious to found a school,
nor dwell in a palace, but he
was ambitious to catch
Raphael's spirit and repro
duce in himself the great
painters ideals.
One who is anxious not
for his own fame or pleasure
or gain. but desires only to
catch and reproduce in his
life Jesus Christ, is surely
fulfilling the longing in
Christ's prayer, that they
may be made perfect"
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Confirmation

Cardinal Gibbons will confirm a class of
$50 boys and girls at Holy Name Church
tomorrow. The confirmation will taxe
place after the high mass. The cardinal
erty and p. j. Mccormick of the Catholic
University
The solemn mass will be celebrated by
Rev J. b. Dubray. with Rev. Alonzo Olds
as deacon. and Rev. M Keys as sub
deacon The regular choir will sing Mar
zo's mass. with full chorus, with Miss
Anna Doyle as directress and Mrs.
Charles Hughes as Organist
-
Rev. Wilbur v. Mallalieu, pastor of the
an absence of several weeks from his
pulpit because of illness. will resume his
services tomorrow, preaching both morn
ing and evening.
How Many Washington Christians
Are Real Christians?' Is Rev. l.. HeZ
sSwem's subject for tomorrow night at
the Capital Baptist Church. TypOeraph-
ical Temple, 423 G street northwest. He
breaches on "Submitters to the Supreme
in the morning at Columbia Baptist
Church, Wisconsin avenue and Q street
northwest.
Rev. DR.. James Shera Montgomery, pas
tor of Metropolitan Church. corner of
John Marshall place and G street north
west, will deliver the third sermon lecture
in the special course there tomorrow on
big Men in Big Business" The special
subject for the service is Victor Hugo
the Voice from the Crowd" In this ad-
dress Dr. Montgomery will treat at some
length Hugo's notable character, Jean VAL
jean.
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The Berea class Of Fifth Baptist Sunday
school will have a special day tomorrow.
The teacher. Mr.. ]. J. Darlington. and Mr..
William Ellyson. teacher of a large class
in the Second Baptist Church OF Rich
mond and secretary of the Baptist state
missions of Virginia, will exchange classes.
Both these noted laymen have been i'm
portant factors In Baptist affairs for
many years. especially 80 In the southern
Baptist convention This exchange of
classes for. the day will be an incentive
for both classes to make the best possible
record, 1t IL declared
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Dit from @bere Dou Are.
Bp the Gburcbn1a,1.

A1f1R ROBERT FITZSIMMONS former champion of
Nv the prize ring let fall golden sentence when, in
where am One need not be admirer of Mr. Fitz-
simmons approve his solid philosophy In the
conditions do not always prevail. In hstic combat he
could not ussy pick and choose He must take condi
ons he found them and do his best And life is always
trying to teach us the same lesson
More people fail in this world from nhrmity of will
than from any other They cherish great hopes and
make large plans, but lack strength make their
purposes true Awaiting the suitable occasion,
they fail in the end to improve any OCCASION Delaying till
all the conditions their liking, they let actual per-
formance go by default. With them with vacllatlng
Hamlet,
s's
Delberation is we'll in its place and careful planning
is always desirable. There is time however, when
should stop celebrating and simply do the thing We
may test the temperature OF the water calculate ITS dep
watch the other bathers but the only to swim to
plunge in 49,, ,:.:. 8. ,o.
look will probably come in this world The situation
without it's difficulties has yet been invented There
always features of mans environment he could wish
different You can easily suggest improvements IN the
this ones ability that ones opportunities could
make shift get along but with things they
Herosm begins in making the best of what one has.
Accepting the actual situation without growing should
strive improve it. If wants stirring narratives let
him the records OF those who have their crowns
with the slenderest equipment the face OF physical
handcaps that most of would regard as nsumountable
Beethoven in later years completely and painfully deaf
composes his glorious symphonies Prescott, with only
partial sight in eye remaining to him. writes his monu-
mental histories Robert Louis Stevenson breaches his
syblue gospel of optimism from his pallet in sckroom
Such the heroes of our
Young man. young woman, hit from where you are.
There larger jobs than this you holding Make
reputation where you and prove that you bigger
than the situation There important schools than
the you teaching Fill up the measure OF your
present opportunity. Make proper of the materials
at hand.
The truth is put clearly in Sis splendid poem which
wish had space quote in full With the broken sword
which the had thrown away being useless the
prince the fight.
cam wounded.
the trodden sand,
ran an
And save a that heroic
So it is that what will throw discourage
nent another will pick from the dust and win
splendid victory
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at Gunton Temple Presbyterian Church !;
Mr.. Nichols. at United Brethren Memori-
al Church and Mr.. Sutherland at Kendall
Baptist Church. A number of churches
have applied for speakers, but have not
yet received their assignments; in the
great majority Of the churches, however,
the pastors themselves will present the
scope and aims of the movement
In connection with the observance Of
Men and Religion Sunday tomorrow, the
Older Boys Crusade /. has delegated a
number of boys to speak in the Sunday
schools on the campaign they are now
carrying on in WASHINGTON.
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Savior Sought.

The shepherds did not understand the
message OF peace TO be such as Paul de-
clared that Christ was, neither did they
realize the significance of His birth to the
world. They demonstrated their faith by
seeking the Babe wrapped in swaddling
act on our knowledge and seek Him, They
left their business I'm response to the call
to find Christ. Many will have to quit
their business If they ever find Him. II
who is Christ the Lord. They went ON
their way until they came to the old home
of David. sacred with the memory OF
Boaz, Ruth and Jesse, and there they
found. as the angels told. the Babe i'm the
manger.
The Lord showed by choosing the stable
as a birthplace and selecting shepherds
to be His first worshipers His desire to
pour contempt upon the pomp. pride and
luxury Of this world. He could not have
made His humiliation any greater or moro
clearly shown how needless are the OUT
ward comforts and display for which men
are ever ready to barter their souls
The birth of Jesus was a thrilling para
BILE in action to all that think that -
mans life consists In the abundance OF
the things he possesses" The shepherds
found Christ by searching for Him. We
will not have to go far until we can say
In the words Of another. Il know not how
that Bethlehem Babe could In the Cod
head be; I only know the Manger Child
has brought Gods life to me-" They
could not keep silent about their discov-
cry. and they returned glorifying ana
praising God for all that they had heard
and seen. We cannot be silent about
Christ when we find Him as our personal
Savior. The very nature OF Chr1stianity
demands an expression of our faith. Mary
kept all these words and pondered them
In: her heart and probably gave them 20
Luke and others years later when she
realized their meaning. We may keep
Gods word in our heart. but IL will ind
expression in our life, labor and love. We
cannot be secret disciples OF Jesus. for
like the shepherds We too must pt1blish
the glad tfdinss OF the birth OF q 6avios,
WHICH is Christ the Lord.
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- E.v. DIR. WILLIAM J. WILLIAM
"a SON, pastor of the Third Baptist
Church of st. Louis. who has been
selected as the principal speaker at the
lls mass meeting in the interest OF the
men and religion forward movement, TO
6e held Wednesday evening in Calvary
BAPTIST Church. Sth and H streets north
west, Is one of the leaders in the move
rnent. having delivered the first address
of the Silver Bay conference last summer
at which it was launched. and is widely
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Fear Not Ye. o Israel" Buck (Mrs
Reed: anthem. I'm Pilgrim Marston;
anthem. Peace and Light" Chadwick
The 7:30 O'Clock musical service, led
by the evening chorus choir, will include:
Choruses from ~The Daughter of Jairus, y
by Stainer: Sweet, Tender Flower"
Love Divine, All Love Excelling" 7"
Awake. Thou That Sleepest"
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THE BIRTH OF CHRIST.
Luke, 2:1-20.

Golden Text: For unto
you is born this day in the
city of David a Savior, which
is Christ, the Lord. Luke,
2:II.
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- 0 greater event was ever recorded
~ by man than the subject Of our
~ lesson, the birth of Jesus. No
other event can ever surpass IL in signifi-
canoe. This fundamental fact of the
Christians faith has been the subject of
bitter controversy and criticism. AS a
result Of calm and critical research the
birth Of Jesus has been firmly established
as a historical fact. 1t is impossible to
demonstrate every statement concerning
the birth of our Lord by modern meth
DDS because Of the limitations of mems
knowledge concerning the unusual way
God took to reveal His personality. The
miraculous elements in the advent of
Christ, while impossible with men, are
not SO with God. Faith, which is the basis
of SO exact science as mathematics,
finds the gospel records, which have been
given us with a simple grace that excels
the most perfect art, worthy Of credence
and confidence.
the birth and infancy of Jesus present
this theme. hardly to be handled without
being depraved, with the most exquisite
delicacy. The veil where it ought to
conceal does not reveai-where it can be
lifted it is lifted softly. and neither torn
nor soiled." A comparative study be-
tween Lukes record and Matthew's mar
rative will reveal some differences. due to
the personality and purpose of the writ
ers, as we'll as agreement, for both as
sign the cause of the advent OF our Lord
to the creative spirit of God. Matthew.
writing for Jewish readers presented the
Messianic character, the kingly side and
the fulfillment Of prophecy in Jesus.
Luke, writing for humanity. presented
the facts from the standpoint of the
worldwide mission of Christianity, and
gives to us view Of Jesus, the Savior
and Redeemer of men. based upon funda-
mental facts established by historical
and original investigation.
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Song Surprises.

The Importance Of that event moved the
angels to break forth in song, which ush-
cred In the greatest movement of all time.
We could well afford to stop and study the
Interesting ministry of these holy servants
whom God sends forth Ito minister to
them who shall be heirs of salvation"
Edersheim points out that the shepherds.
who were surprised, were at their place OF
duty watching over their focks, that lay
field because they were destined for the
temple sacrifices.
Vision comes to us while on duty. God
sent His messengers, not to the prophets,
princes or priests. but to the poor shep-
herds. whose social rank was no higher
than slave. with their message of en-
couragement, evangelization and enlight-
eminent. Their words b1ought hope with
their unexpected disclosure of great joy
to all people proclaiming the birth of
Savior, who is Christ the Lord. The COM
Ing OF Jesus to save men is still me best
news for the world. Nearby, i'm the man
the Savior of men. The Babe of Bethle-
hem was the hope Of men, yet men had no
room for Him.
Those who need His salvation most to-
day have no room in their life for Him.
He was the Messiah set apart to reveal
the sympathy of God for men. The great
work OF conservation, saving those who
were about to be lost, was undertaken by
our LORD IN no 0tner place except our
golden text do the three titles of Jesus.
SAVIOR, Christ and Lord come together.
He came to sympathize with US in our
troubles, TO save us from our sins and
give us strength and support i'm our con-
fiict with the world.
He was born, not of blood nor of the
will OF the flesh, nor of the will of man.
but of the will of God so that We might
come to possess Gods life The heavenly
hosts could not be silent at the birth of
Christ fhQy chanfa6 "A that
f1rmed the angels message proclaifninG
that the coming of Christ had inaugurated
that which should be for the glory Of God
in the highest and should bring peace on
earth, and this among men, and men I'm
whom God has invested all, look ng to
them for the fulfilment of His hope the
source Of His delight and the accomplish
ment of His highest will
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Significant Statements.

The opening verses Of our lesson have
passed through the fires Of the crucibie
of criticism. Their accuracy has been
questioned. 1t remained for accidental
discoveries to confirm Luke's statements.
In rubbish heaps of Egyptian manu-
scripts the proof that Caesar Augustus
issued an imperial decree for the enroll
ment of the Roman world every fourteen
years was found q few years ago. the
first of many enrollments was made Wnen
Quirinius was Governor of Syria. Prof.
Ramsay has proved that this was not
the great enrolment" and valuation OF
property made about A. D. =, as Jo-
sephus informs US and to which Luke re-
fers (Acts, $50. during the famous ad-
ministration Of QuiriniuS, as Governor Oh
Syria, but at an earlier period. when ne
served as the military administrator OF
Syria, making war against Homonannes
and other foreign foes. as recorded upon
the stone accidentally found In venice
The success Of the Roman colonlai pol
icy was due to the fact that they adapted
their system OF government to meet the
conditions and religious belief or their
colonies Herod, whose skill as an ad-
ministrator satisfied Rome, probably pro-
vided for an enrolment that would meet
the peculiar traditions and faith OF the
Jews. hence he ordered the census to be
made by tribes. All of the Jews. there
FORE went to be registered at their own
towns. Our English versions do not re-
veal the force of the statements that the
Greek text does. In the third and fourth
verses there is q difference in the tense
Of the word translated went up" In the
third we have a present and In the fourth
an aorist tense in the Greek. This shows
TO the Greek student that the first enroll
ment, referred to in the third verse. was
the regular enrolment. made in accord
ance with the emperor's edict that al
the citizens OF the Roman empire should
be enrolled at regular periods, which
was about every fourteen years. while in
the fourth verse 1t refers to one definite
action.
FROM this latter verse we owe our
knowledge of the fact that Nazareth was
the home Of Joseph and Mary and that
the visit to Bethlehem. the old family
home, was a temporary one caused by
fhe requirement of the law. Epigraphic
and archaeological investigation has estab-
lished as facts the record Of the first four
verses The evidence confirming Luke
has come to us not only from the acci-
dental discovery Of the ancient manu-
scripts in a rubbish heap of Egypt. but
also through a casual reference In Ter
tullian's disputation against the hereto,
the chance preservation and discovery Of
an inscription on stone in Venice and
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the records OF disturbance in a depend
ency that called for the intervention OF
the Roman arms, mentioned by Tacitus
I'm his Annals
me suggestion that the source Of Luke's
statements concerning this visit to Beth
lenem was none other than the Virgin
mary. who knew best OF all the experi-
ence of those days. has much merit and
20 large extent explains the place that
Luke gives to the mother of our Lord in
MS records. She would recall better than
any other person the incidents of that
eventful experience when in the fullness
OF time she brought forth her first born
Son: and she wrapped Him in swaddling
clothes and laid Him I'm a manger be-
cause there was no room for Him In the
inn."
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Mrs A. W. Rudisill, a returned mis-
sionary from Madras. India, will give
series of talks ON India before the Wom-
ans Interdenominational Missionary I'm
ion. beginning Friday. January 26 The
women of the churches are invited to
hear Mrs. Rudisill. These union meet
ings are held at 2 pm. on Fridays, in
the guild room of the Church of the
Ascension, 18th and Massachusetts ave.
nife
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At the Church of the Covenant to-
morrow DIR. Wood will preach. The 3:30
o'clock musical service, led by the double
quartet. will. include: Anthem. Go
Down. Great SUM-" Frey; contralto solo.
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Gpmortb league
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REV. SAMUEL w. GRAFFLIN.

"Elijah-The Hebrew Prophet and
Patriot"
(The Strength of Revolt Against
Wrong.)
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SANDBERG-WICKLUND

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Johnson at ITO Central avenue was
the scene Of q pretty wedding cere-
mony Wednesday afternoon, when
their daughter, Miss Bertena Sand
berg, was married to Mr.. John
Wicklund. Rev. Hugo Thorene- Of the
Swedish Lutheran church tying the
nuptial knot.
Both young people are we'll and
favorably known In Virginia, the
groom being employed in the office
of the. Oliver Iron Mining. company,
Mrj'and Mrs: Wicklund left this
morning for a visit Of about a week
with relatives at Grantsburg, Wis,
after which they return to vir-
gina and take possession Of the
home built By the brides parents on
Central avenue, which was given to
her a. a wedding gift.
3. A large number of relatives and
friends Of the young couple were
present at the Wedding and many
useful and beautiful presents were
received ~ them. :s-ss =. ..sS. ~
The Enterprise Joins with their
host Of friends In wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. VViekland 8 long and prosper.
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SCHOOL BONDS WIN.

The special school election for the
voting of bonds for the construction
of the proposed new North Side
school, in the sum of $4,000, on
Saturday last, resulted in a vote OF
1O7 in favor of the proposition to l
against. t.
1t is probable the one lone oppo-
nent of the measure made an error
in voting; if not, he must feel rather
lonesome in his views of the needs
of the school district.
The contract for the building has
been awarded the Bailey-Marsh Co.
and excavating has already com.
menced, with a view to having the
building complete and in readiness
for occupancy at the commencement
Of another school year.
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BIG AUTO PASSENGER CAR.

A big auto passenger car, with a
seating capacity Of %, 10 now maxi
ing daily trips between this city,
Eveleth and Gilbert. The auto is
owned and operated by the Warner
Transportation company. with Mr..
Frank C. Warner of Minneapolis in
charge. The innovation of this car
will meet a long felt want in the
transportation services between the
range towns and the hours for run
ming this car are set at a convenient
time for those who wish to take ad-
vantage of the drive to and from the
towns mentioned. The car is sched-
uled to leave this city for Eveleth
at 9 and IL In the forenoon and
and in the afternoon. The car is
handsomely and substantially built,
entirely covered and supplied with
comfortable seats, and is propelled
BY a 80 horsepower engine. At the
initial run last Monday the trip be-
tween here and Eveleth was made in
Is minutes, but the regular time TO,
making the run will be about IS
minutes:
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FAIRVIEW ADDITION
LOTS NOW ON SALE

BY an advertisement in this issue
Of the Enterprise it will be noted
that lots in the new Fairview Addi-
ton to Virginia are now on sale at
the Office OF the Gardner-NacDon-
aid Agency, and those who would
take advantage of getting in ON the
ground floor in the last addition to
be plated to the Queen City OF the
Range would do we'll to be early in
the field to make their selections.
The title to the property 10 the
clearest, the lots are al. z5x12o OF
over. and: building restrictions are
included in sections If the plat which
will insure the buyer who wishes ia
put up a comfortable home against
the possibility Of 4 taxpayer shack
grazing the lot next.
These regulations tend to make
the property good buy for invest.
ment purposes, while its location
and commanding view Of the city
will make OF 1t a+most desirable rs.
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