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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

1t is rumored that the lauded axe
train on the Boston & Maine has
proved a thorough failure and VIII
make no more of it's semi-occasional'
trips over the company divisions with
it's high salaried officials. Many,
claiming to know. declare the net re-
suit of the slicing does not equal the
expense of maintaining the car. To
add to the confusion complaints are
being heard from trainmen who state
that there has been such a severe cut
in crews that it is impossible to fur
nish the service required by the COM
pany 1t is also declared that several
shipments of perishable products have
been ruined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

Fluctuations to Rev. John Collins,
so years of age, the oldest minister of
the Maine Methodist Episcopal Con-
ference. Mr.. Collins has been con-
nected with the Maine Conference
since 1856, and had 20 different
charges. three of these being at South
Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Peaks
Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

The extra session of the legislature
by means of which Plaisted will spend
more than he has saved is causing
some problems. For instance every
Democrat for whom there is room has
been given pie. The number includes
many members of the legislature
Now, man CAN'T hold State job and
be a legislator. II seems as If the
representative from this district would
have to quit his Fish and Game job or
cease to be a statesman at Augusta.
If so, Mr.. Plaisteds majority for
license will be lessened by one. n
license Democrat couldn't be elected
from this class again.-Damariscot
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23
Voices Of the State Press.

What an experience in cold hotel
rooms must have been the lot of that
New York legislator who has intro
dueed bill providing that all hotels
must furnish their beds with sheets at
least nine feet in length Bangor
Commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

Well that $4.005. which came with
the articles of incorporation of the
Puget Sound Traction. Light * Power
Co. just organized at Portland, ought
To he acceptable to the state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

The Biddeford Journal advances the
suggestion that Warden Virgins yell
low vest is not on par with his adj
vertised compassion fer prisoners. and
that such cruel and unusual methods
of punishment for persons incarcerat-
ed for crime ought TO be dealt with
summarily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s, p. OF
n. Meetings I'd and 9Th Saturday even
InRs Of each month at g. A. r. Hall
WALLACE D. SLIPP, w. n
ADA B. YEATON, DeaL
lug11. tt. tn. sat1yr s---13
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

Has any winter, anywhere. ever
beaten this one for the complete ga
nut of winter sports? Long period of
excellent skating. then sleighing and
snowshoeing-with enough snow to
furnish. under usual conditions. real
old-fashioned "erust slidin ia the
spring. Who wants to so to Tampa
Beach"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

More sand needed in Portland. Two
mcn rendered unconscious by falls due
To the trcacherous footing there, sun
daX morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-23

G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
of Seth williams Post No. Is, second ana
fourth Thursdays of each month.
N. w. WHITE, Commander.
VIM. McDAVID, Adjutant.
d. p. HANSON, Quartermaster.
IN h-sat.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11

LOWS:
iSsxsSss1 ;rSSI1i GOING WEST-3.05 A. NJ.
~ vsHfV3I except Monday, Portland
~ n and Boston; 6.3S A. NJ.
kT!idHyllHi Lewiston, Pennington,
iEsIf ItGft Rockland, Portland, Bos-
ton, Montreal and Que
II bee; 939 a. NJ, Bruins
wick, Lewiston, Pennington, Rocklanc,
Portland Boston; 12.4S p. NJ, Haliowell,
Gardiner and So. Gardiner; $40 F.. NJ,
local; 400 r. NJ, (eXpress), Brunswick,
Rockland, Portland. Boston; sis r. M,
Hallowell, Gardiner and So Gardiner;
6.25 F. NJ, Portland; 1910 r. M, Lewis
ton, Bath, Portland, Boston sundays
9.49 A. NJ, 3.42 and 1910 F. NJ, Portland.
Boston. O.
Bangor. st. John, Halifax, Aroostook Co
Sunday morning does not connect beyond
Bangor; S.09 A. NJ, texpress) Bangor,
to Moosehead Lake via Oakland, Bel.
local to Belfast and Bangor; i2.15 =. NJ,
Waterville, Bangor, b. & A. r. r., Ca
iais, st. John and Halifax 2.3 l.. NJ,
express to Waterville, thence local to
Bangor, Bar Harbor and Mattawamkeag.
BIG 7. NJ, Waterville and Skowhegan:
200 p. NJ, Wateryille, Skowhegan and
Bangor. Sundays LII A. ", 300 A. M,
for Bangor; $50 A M, 259 T.. M, for
Bangor and Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for Halowell
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 63S, 939
A. NJ, 12.4s. $40, 5.15. SIS. 1910 p. M
II u. WALDRoN, GenI Passenger Agt
NORRIS MCDONALD, Vice. President
& Genl Mgr, Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
REWARD OFFERED FOR RETURN
Automobile forSale

Clark so touring car, fully equipped.
four door 1912 model; this car is all
right in every way; reason for selling,
am agent for this ear and wish to get
new 1913 model. Demonstration at any
time. w. l.. Tozier, 20 Depot Square.
Gardiner, Me. nov7d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,
j : sIa44ssk
e y Railroad:

PECTED TO ARRIVE AND DEPART.
In effect Noyember4. 1912.
+ FROM BANGOR
800 A. NJ. for Houlton, FIT Fairfield,
Caribou Van Buren, and intermediate
7.15 A. NJ, for Greenviile, FIT Kent,
Washburn, Grand Isle Madawaska, ST
Francis, Ft. Fairfield. Caribou, and in
termediate stations. Dining car Bangor
to MillinoclSet
S.25 A. NJ, for searsports and interme-
ldiate stations.
2.S5 T. NJ. for Houlton. Eft. Fairfield.
Caribou, Van Buren, and principal inter-
mediate stations, via Medford Change
SeaFsport e
$40 p. NJ, for Greenvilie. BrownviIle
and intermediate stations.
ARRIVE BANGOR.
L10 a; NJ, from Searsport and interme-
date stations
$50 A. NJ. from Greenville. Brownvtlle
and intermediate stations.
2l5 L. NJ, from Van Buren,, Caribou
lioulton and principal intermediate sta
tons. Dining car Millinocket TO Bangor
500 r. NJ. from Searsport ond inter-
mediate stations. Change to Maine Cen
trail train at Northern Maine Jet.
645 i. NJ, from ST. Francis, NADIA
waska, Grand Isle. Washburn. Fort
Kent, Ashland, Caribou. Eft Fairfield,
Greenville and intermediate stations
1856 =. NJ, from Van Buren, Caribou,
TT. Fairfield, Houlton and intermediate
w. NJ. BROWN. GEO NJ. HoUGHroN.
fen,l Stunt passs'r Traffic Mgr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11

JOURNAL WANT ADS.
BRING RESULTS.
GIVE THEM A TRIAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
RUBBER STAMPS, ETC.

ONE LINE STAMPS, PLAIN, 15c.
Plain, with handle, 20c.: cushion handle,
PFC Mail orders flied. r. & T. Stanp
Co, IS Capitol street, Augusta, Maine,
oc2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, TO-DAY

Lost-nog.
TO let-Rooms.
TO let-Rooms.
l.Ost-Ostrict feathers.
1uSt-SlVer mesh bag
Wanted-Po mill.
1 VI unbelievable cook.
Wanted-lloiseWOfk girl.
For SitIe-Tfee protector.
40 Let--Funhshed rooms
For sale--Dumhan beef COW.
Wanted Woman 10 WISH dishes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE

MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
Direct between Portland and New York
Steamers leave Franklin Wharf, Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday Goo p. NJ
Fare $500 dac safa hta arss5nn prices Rs
Express service for freight. All freight
rates include marine insurance. All
ships equipped with United Wireless
Telegraph System.
j. Il. Cunningham, Agent, Augusta; H
A. Clay. Agent. Franklin Wharf, Port
land. Maine.
apr2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
EASTERN STEAMSHIP coRpoRITfII0Tsi

kENNEBEC LINE
Fares between Augusta or Halloween
and Boston. 800 One Way. s3.5e Round
Trip.
Steamer leaves Augusta 100 p. NJ,
Hallowell 1.20 p NJ, connecting steamer
City of Bangor leaving Gardiner 800.
Richmond 3.35 +. NJ, Dresden $50 r. NJ,
and Bath 600s +. NJ, Tuesdays, Thurs.
days and Saturdays for Boston.
Returning steamer City of Bangor
leaves Fosters Wharf, Boston. 6 p NJ,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for
Bath, Richmond, Dresden and Gar
diner. connecting with steamer City OF
Augusta for Hallowell and Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
LOST
;iLvER MESH BAG, SATURDAY

nUNfdiW
SILVER MESH BAG, SATURDAY
afternoon, on Winthrop street between
Elm street and Opera house or in Opera
house. Finder please return to Maine
Farmer office. novlld3t
REWARD OFFERED FOR RETURN
of large yellow and white dog. Answers
to the name Bruce smooth hair.
Wears collar. Phone or write Geo. H
French Bowdoinham. novlldSt
ON SATURDAY, OCT. rs, ON THE
road from North Pittston to Gardiner,
grey shawl. Finder please leave at
Cummings store, Randolph, and receive
reward novSdSts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
FAR M S
HOUSE LOT FoR sALEI

On Hospital street, Togus road, Eastern
Ave, Arsenal ST, Middle St, East Chest
nut St, s.. Catherine ST, Cony ST.,
Morse ST, Pearl ST, Greenllef St,
Quimby St, Bangor St, No. Belfast
Ave. Washington St. Cumberland St,
Lower State ST., School St, South Bel
fast road, and Sewau Street extension
Apply to SAMUEL TITCOMB, Augusta
decgdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11

WE HAVE AN OPENING FOR A
hustling agent. DO not apply unless you
Accident ms. Co.. Bingham. Me.
Nh. ,,.,a septsdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,
MAINE CENT RAJ R. R.
bal Effect Sept. 80. 1912.

LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL-
LOWS:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
TO LET-HoUSEs, ROOMS, ETC.
PARLoR AND BEDROOM on EIRsr

floor, furnace heat, fireplace electric
lights, use of bath. one room on second
floor, So Green Street, Mrs. NJ. c, Neal
noV9d1wks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11

s55o.oo BUYS A HANDSOME PAIR
of i4on-gray horses, weighing $780, the
best match pair of workers earth. 81
and years old. As the present owner
has no use for them, this team is worth
$3.50. L. L. Downing, 1S4 Water ST., Au-
gusta, Me. Tel Col. nov9dIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
100 LIB. BROWN HORSE, SOUND

and safe for anyone TO drive. Stands
without hitching. Two l400-lb. mares,
sound and good workers. j. NJ Nichols,
Cor. Child and Center streets. Telephone
a97R. oct2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
MART SCHOOL CHILDREN CAN
iF YOU INTEND TO HAVE ANY

painting or papering done it will be to
your advantage to telephone +. NJ Sto-
ry. painter and paperhanger. Tel 4S4- w,
q Granite street. oct30dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
PLEASANT FURNISHED ROOMS.

Hot water heat. Bath. EIeetiic tights
Also first class table board
five minutes from State House Law
renee House, 81 Grove street, ~ c. Cook
son. Prop. Tel. l&-M. novdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
THREE OR -FOUR MEN TO CHOP
HALLS BARBER SCHOOLS, 81,

cordwood about miles from HailowelL
Good chance, with camp ON lot. q. y.
Palmer. HalioweH Nasd Ward. oet3lalt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11

5 WEEKS OLD PIGS, YOURSELVES,
A. r. Faulkinham, Island Park.
nov5d1w"
A LARGE PAIR OF HORSES SUIT
able for numbering Will sell low if at
very early day. Inquire Avenue Farm,
or Geo. II. Macomber nov1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
YOUNG MAN RESIDING IN oARDI.

ncr TO learn reporting on daily paper,
must have at least high school edu-
cation. Address Reporter" care Ken
nebec Journal, Augusta, Me novfdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
BOY 10 LEARN THE DRY GOODS
COOP. LIVE MAN TO REPRESENT

business. Whitman < Adams Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
0 LABOR MEN WANTED BY THE

day or month. y few more 10 cut cord
wood. Long Job right in city. Tel. 2i2Y.
s. ~ Blaisdeil. f45 Sevall nov4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11

GOING WEST-3.05 A. NJ.
except Monday, Portland
and Boston; 6.3S A. NJ,
Lewiston, Pennington,
Rockland, Portland, Bos-
ton, Montreal and Que
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS.
THE HAWK EYE TREE PRoTEc-

FF- F'TNFFIN Z = ME HO EO-
tor VIII at cost of two cents protect
for years your trees from mice rabbits
and borers. Sample of material sent free.
Elm Brook Farm Co. Augusta. Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-11

WANTED FOX q, ). NHWT-HbLG
bodied unmarried men between ages OF
IL and 20: citizens of United States, OF
good character and temperate habits,
who can speak. read and write the Eng
fish language. For information apply
to Recruiting officer. Portland. Bangor.
or Lewiston. Me. sept1Odto0ecsl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-03
Matthew Brady Goes to the Front

One Of the most interesting stories of the Civil
War is that of Matthew Brady the first photogra-
pher to follow the events of any war with his cam
era. Brady was famous New York artist, whose
studios thronged by the fashionable and prom
inent folk of the whole country in the ffties and
sixties. But when the call to arms came the excite
ment of the tremendous conflict was too much for
him, and he turned his back upon life of ease and
opulence for one of privation and danger at the
front. And for what? For the privilege of being
the first man to take pictures of actual war. The
camera had been perfected only few years pre-
viously, and seeing the enormous and unique value
to history such series Of pictures would possess he
placed his precious camera upon light wagon.
entered the enemys country in the days Of 81 and
during the succeeding months braved every form
of DEATH by bullet hunger disease, that he might
obtain pictures of every phase of war, as it I'M
folded day by day How well he succeeded CRATE
full Nation is at last recognizing. His wonderful
pictures are National monument to the genius
and courage of remarkable man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-03
Pictures Lost for Twenty-Five Years

Naturally, Matthew Brady impoverished him
self bv the end of the war \ small part fragment
of his collection of negatives went to the Govern
ment at Washington. The main part was sold for
debt Brady himself did not know what had be
come of them. The fral plates bearing this pre-
cious record of time when the Nation in an
agony of upheaval, when shells were screaming and
men were dying in order that the Union might be
preserved-a these fragile glass plates lay neg
lected and forgotten in an old garnet. And there
they remained for quarter of century. Then at
last they came to light again. Collectors who real
lied the nature of these negatives Immediately
grasped their tremendous significance to the coun-
try at large, and inaugurated great countrywide
movement to obtain all these and other wartime
pictures, identify and preserve them. A fortune
was spent in this quest but after many months
labor on the part of large body of trained work
ers and cooperation by patriotic societies. officials
and interested persons everywhere the work is at
last complete. just at the time when the semi-cen-
tennal is being celebrated Truly. Matthew Brady
buded better than he knew!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-03
Who Brady Was and What He Did l.
ONE OF STRANGEST ADVENTURES ~
OF THE CIVIL WAR ~
The War Department Co-operates

The War Department Co-operates
When the main part of the Brady pictures came
to light it was at once seen that these wonderful
views were incomplete. Here and there gaps were
discovered which indicated that there must be more
pictures somewhere else. The War Department at
Washington appealed to, and search among
its archives revealed the missing scenes and por-
traits. They were the ones which had been taken
over from the photographer at the close of the war
The Government officials were also quick to realize
the Importance of uniting the two collections, and
gave their consent to reproducing the negatives in
their possession The entire series made possible by
the aid of the War Department. and also drawing
upon invaluable private data in all parts of the
conntrv-at once the most authentic and only direct
story told more truthfully than any mere eye-1r't-
ness. for the camera is absolutely impdrtal-may,
therefore. be vouched for authentic and official
Not the least important feature of this collection is
the fact that every picture has been identified and
now bears a full description of the scene or the
principals with which it is concerned. These are
the only war scenes which have this absolutely in
dispensablc feature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-03
A Complete Set of Sixteen Sections
Issued One Each Week-Beauti rontispiece Full Color

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-03
How to Get Your Copy

All you need to do is to cut the coupon Page
of to-days issue and bring to THE TRIBUNE office 154
TEN CENTS (by MAIL, Ia CENTS) to necessary
expenses such cost of material handling clerk hire etc.,
and the portfolio yours There other conditions
whatever but the demand will undoubtedly be enormous
we cannot guarantee copy to late We advise
YOU to send in your order at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
KENNEBEC.
CLINTON.

The marriage Of Mrs. Zina r. Ken
dali OF clinton and George NJ. Ham
mond OF Albion took place at the home
Of the brides mother, Mrs. Eliza Nc
Nauy. Saturday evening. Jan. - Rev.
sidney Wskely performed the cere-
mony, the single ring service being
Used.
Rev. Sidney Wallely, who was
Obliged to give up his~woriS as pastor
in the BAPTIST church, is improving in
health Mr. Wakcly wss in Water
VILE Monday.
Miss Lima NJ Galusha and INLAND
a. Jones. both OF Clinton, We're mar
1ied by Rev Sidney Wakely, JAM o.
Franz Whitman WAS il Bangor. Sat
urday, on business.
Mrs. Ira Witham has returned from
her visit with friends in Boston.
The funeral Of Mrs. Loapie Spear
in. wife of the late Samuel Spearin
took place at the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Cecil Greeley. at ! p. NJ, Fri
day. Mrs. Spearin was SO years old
She had bean sick for some weeks and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

might possibly have been made as an
indication of His proper course and
dulS-that this was the time at
which He should begin His ministry
Therefore He resolved ia consult the
very highest authorities respecting the
teachings Of the Law ON this subject.
From time to time He sought inter-
course with the learned ScrIbes and
Fharisees and Doctors lie wished TO
make no mistake; He was therefore
not satisfied with simply their opinion.
but desired references 10 the Law aad
TO the Prophets, that He Himself
might Judge and not rely toe fInpli-
city upon the conclusions of others.
During a considerable part Of the time
OF the Passover Feast the great men
of His nation were engaged in public
functions; and hence His>pest oppor-
tunity for conference with them was
at the close of the feast. and then as
He could gain their Notwithstanding
with questions, inquiries about types
and symbols and their proper mean
ing.
When The time came for the return
journey He had not finished His inves-
LEGATIONS of the Scripture teachings on
this point. His parents, thinking that
He was in the company with some OF
their relatives, Went a days journey
homeWard before they ascertained that
He was not in the company. Then
they returned and sought for Him and
finally found Him in the temple dis
cussing the question which to Him
was the all-important one of the hour
tho time ar which public ministry
might he begun, according to the Lam.
Evidently He had just finished His
quest and found as Ills satisfactory
answer, that, although boy at twelve
became amenable to the Law, none
could enter upon teaching or preach
ing service until thirty years of age.
Joseph. the foster father of Jesus,
said nothing, allowing his wife Mary
to ehide Jesus with having been negli-
gent of His duty toward them-caus-
ing them trouble, grief. annoyance, by
not coming promptly with them on this
return Journey. The words Of jesus
may be paraphrased thus: Did you MOI
know that l am twelve years Of age
Was it not your understanding that
have reached the time when / mus
| become q son of the 3Law2 Did you
not know that this might mean to Ms
some great responsibility in connection
with My service of the Heavenly Fa-
ther7 Did YOU not forewarn Me thai
such responsibilities We're to be looked
| for by Myself and. that must be dill
Hgent ITO accomplish My mission
sNhy them should you be surprised
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

have Moses and the prophets, let them
| hear them" Few had more oppor-
tunities than this-few were able 70
read; but Jesus was amongst those
few--not because of schooling privi-
leges in His youth, but because of HIS
brilliant mind which retained every
thing that came to it and to which.
therefore. the Bible was continually an
open book
The surprising abilities of Jesus are
attested by the fact that when He en-
tered the synagogue of His home city.
Nazareth. His superiority as a reader
and an exponent was so generally rec
ognized that the service was usually
turned over to Him. duke iv. 16)
And yet the people marveled. saying.
How-eomes it that Jesus is a man of
letters. having never gone to school?
And they all bare Him witness and
wondered ut the grace of His speech
dHlie iv, 22) The explanation of the
matter is that Jesus was perfect.
While all about Him We're imperfect.
Our lesson relates particularly to an
incident which occurred when Jesus
was twelve years old. His parents"
were strict religionists and obeyed, the
Mosaic Law by attending regularly the
Feast of Passover at Jerusalem every
year and on this occasion Jesus was
with them. The expression, parents, :"
does not imply that Saint Luke sup
posed Joseph to be the Father of Je-
sus, any more than that Mary 50 con-
sidered the matter when (verse AS she
spoke of Joseph as being His father. ="
He was the foster father of Jesus, His
foster parent. The language is in eN-
act harmony with what we would use
under such circumstances today and is
not a basis for any just criticism.
AS might he surmised, the gathering
of Jews from all parts meant great
crowds. Different families from
different. localities usually trav-
eled together as one caravan.
1t was Jewish custom that 4
son Of the Law when he had attained
his twelfth year. He then became re-
sponsible under. the Law and thence
forth was required to keep its festi-
walls, etc,
At the time in question Jesus had
attained His twelfth birthday. He well
knew of His peculiar birth and of the
great prophecies which centered in
Him, related by Gabriel to His moth
| His mission--to do the will OF the
Heavenly Father. He surmised thai
since at twelve years of age Jewish
boys came under the requirements OF
| the Law Covenant, this arrangement