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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

mountains OF EpiruS, IT one
may believe not only what
Aristotle says but what mod
ern Investigations prove. 1t was this
ancient philosopher who asserted that
In Epirus dwelt the first Greeks, aft
erward called the Hellenes, and some
French and Greek explorers have I'M
covered there the remains of the old
est oracle, the earliest temple and
theater
The Epirus district, without respect
to its modern boundaries-Greck, and
Albanian-is described in a bulletin
issued by the National Geographic So
ciety.
In ancient times the name Epirus
(mainland) was given TO an extensive
area of northwestern Greece to dis
tinguish it from the islands of the
lonian sea, which form a fringe to the
west. 1T extended from an indefinite
northern boundary somewhere in the
southern part of the territory now en-
braced in the infant principality of
Albania, to the Corinthian gulf, and
although the Athenians, Corinthians
and Spartans We're wont to look upon
the inhabitants of the district as semi
tarbarous, no less an authority than
Aristotle gave it as the original home
Of the Hellenes.
Owing to its extremely mountainous
character, Epirus has never been a
great grain-producing section, but
from ancient times up to the present
1t has been famous for its fine cattle
and horses, also for a peculiar breed
of dogs, the Molossian. In the east
ern part of the district towers Mount
Lacmou, the backbone of the Pindus
range, on which rise three of the great
'ivers of northwestern Greece.
Famed Oracle of AncicNts.
Epirus became world-renowned even
before historic times on account of the
great oracle of Dodona, the ruins of
whose temples were discovered dur
ing the last half of the nineteenth
century only a few miles southwest of
the modern Macedonian town of Jani-
ma The messages from the gods were
received at Dodona through the rus
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22
CYPRUS
CfaldlIe Of (4eeCe

education, .iarried one of them him.
self and gave the other. Olympias. to
Philip Ii of Macedon Olympias lives
in history as the mother of Alexander
the Great. From Alexander's aunt de-
scended Pyrrhus, who waged long
war with Rome in behalf of the Taren.
tines and who made Epirus power in
world politics for a short time. More
than $50 years after the death OF
Pyrrhus, Epirus again came in con
flict with Rome as the ally of Perseus,
the Macedonian who mounted throne
over the body of his murdered broth
e- Demetrius. The Romans under
Aemilius Paulus annihilated the forces
of Perseus at Pydna GIGS b. c., and
took the defeated king in triumph to
the capital. The punishment melted
GU to Epirus for its share in the war
was the destruction of 20 of its prin.
cipal cities and the enslavement of
10000 of its people-a blow from
which the kingdom never recovered
With the partition of the Roman EN-
pire Epirus was given to the eastern
emperors. When the Latins took Con.
stantinople in 1904 it became posses.
sion of Michel Ans elus Comnenus. In
succeeding centuries the territory has
been variously governed and misgov.
erned by Albanians, Venetians AMI
Turks.
Five Famous Rivers.
At Lackmon, in the mountains of
Pindarus, five illustrious rivers are
horn: the Aspro-Pota the ancient
Acheloos, greedy for sacrifices, which
separates Aetolia from Acarnania and
empties into the Ionian sea the Pc.
leus, which passes all through Thes-
Sally; the Hallakmon, which flows by
Macedonia the Arachtos, which paral.
lels the Pindus, and the great Aous,
with its high banks. There are wood
ed dells and mountain forests-all 50
Wild and inspiring as to really have
made the proper setting for the up-
building of the great primitive myths
of Greece, which could not have grown
up anywhere else.
But the real treasures of the early
days of Epirus are for the most part
still held by the faithful earth. In
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

food attractively served
is better enjoyed and bet
ter digested.
Caramelized Rice and
Apple Pudding.-Brown
one cupful of sugar In n
saucepan or iron frying
pan; be careful not TO
burn. Add three cupfuls
of boiling water, simmer
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

The steel mast of an Atlantic coast
the galley.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22
DO YOU GET Up WITH A LAME, (bACK?
Have You Rheumatism Kidney, Liver or
## Bladder Trouble

night, irritation, sediment, etc.
Lack of control smarting, uric acid,
dizziness, indigestion, sleeplessness, nerv.
business, sometimes the heart acts badly.
rheumatism, bloating, lack of ambition.
may be loss of flesh, sallow complexion.
Prevalency Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are among the most common
diseases that prevail, they are sometimes
the last recognized by patients, roAo
very often content tt<,aSelves zpith doctor
ing the effects, zOjslle the orig mai disease
may constantly undermine the system
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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

generally known for
many of them would be
served often.
Almond Rinos.-NIix to-
gether three-fourths OF q
pound of butter, half a
pound of powdered sugar,
the yolks of three eggs
and a pound of sifted
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

things of the leaves of an oak tree in
which Zeus was supposed to reside
but local legend says that the first
message Was delivered by dove speak
ing from the tree with a human voice.
At any rate, the priestesses of the ora
Gle were called Peleaides (doves).
Herodotus reports that while on Wis
it to Egyptian Thebes he learned that
the oracle had been founded by an
Egyptian princess who had been spir-
tied away by Phoenicians.
AS the rivalry between the oracle of
Zeus at Dodona and that of Apollo
at Delphi grew more keen the
nriestesses of the former invented new
methods of receiving messages, among
these being the Interpretation of the
murmur of bubbling fountain near
the oak tree, the sound of the wind
rushing through the brazen cauldrons
which stood in circle near the tenn
pie, and the sounds made by metal
tipped whip as the wind drove it
against bronze tripod. Many Athen-
ians, Spartans and eastern potentates
COuSulleC lHe oracle ana 1t Is SaiQ
that Croesus, the last king of Lydia,
also consulted Dodona as to whether
he should attempt campaign against
Cyrus, king of the Persians. Unhap-
PLY the famous rich man" acted
upon the advice of the Delphic oracle
which told him that che would destroy
a great kingdom" And the prediction
of the oracle was verified, but the
kingdom which he destroyed was his
own.
The Hellenes founded many colonies
on the Epiran shore and these served
as stepping stones to dominion over
the Adriatic. The wealthiest of the
ancient cities was Phoenice, which be-
came the head of an Epirotic league
after the fall of the Molossian king
dom.
The Molossan Kingdom.
The Molossians, most powerful and
progressive of the ii tribes which in
habited Epirus, were ruled by chief
tains who professed to be descendants
of Pyrrhus, the son of Achilles, who
was supposed to have settled in this
part Of the world after the fall of
Troy.
One of the most noted of the Molos-
stan kings was Arymba, -, pho gave
his brothers DAT .hters al excellent
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

Who hopes the best goes forth with
forehead bare
And to the open blue he lifts his
face,
And cries "All good of earth or sea
or air
Is mime by boundless largeness of
Gods grace"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

One of the worst stings of defeat is
he sympathy that goes with it.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22
3x kl FH5E

The question for each man to settle
is not what he would do If he had the
means. time. influence. and educational
advantages; but what will he do with
the things he has.-Hamileon w. Ma
bic.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22
LOSING Venture.

DO you know anything about the
milieu of this play?" asked the man
with horn-rimmed spectacles.
"lf you mean the chap who's backing
this show" answered the amiable low
brow, 81 guess he's off somewhere
wishing he could kick himself. Dir
mingham Age-Herald.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22
FOOD FOR THE FOLKS.

1t is the cooking and serving of the
common things in an uncommon way
which falpS panipS- pnN
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22
GOOD GERMAN DISHES.

The appetizing dishes that our Ger
man cooks prepare should be more
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes
weak women strong, sick women WELL no
alcohol. Sold in tablets or hQuid.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

The earth under a blanket of snow
is usually ten degrees warmer than
the air above 1t.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

Japan has 2,146 merchant ships.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-22

ram or dull ache IN the back is often
evidence of kidney trouble 1t is Natures
timely warning to show you that the track
OF health is not clear.
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Lame back is only one of many symp-
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Danger Signals,
Lame Back.


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Ninety-three per cent of the floor
of the ocean is devoid of vegetation.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13

ence and self control and righteous ness which alone make nations great.
 If this wicked war, so wantonly begun, shall at last end in the tri- umph of the cause of right and hu- manity and liberty, it will be a new and a different world. May God pre- pare us for what he is preparing for us! In Him is the true prepared ness. It were we'll not only to strengthen the national defences but also to set our house in order.
 ''Not to be neglected is the prepar- edness that lies in the quality of citi
 zenship and the character of public opinion, in deepened popular convic
 tions of right and justice between man and men and between nations, a stead fast stand against the devastating march of ignorance and greed and against their consequent evil, renewed loyalty to, and reliance upon, the family as the unit of society, the ending of the present rate of infant mortality, the conserving of child life and adequate training of youth, the welding of these incoming folk of all kindreds and tongues into worthy citizenship, the realization of finer relations between man and men, the reconciliation of clashing classes and the reintergration of society through the realization of a truer so- cial organism, by the people, and for
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13

the language: if put into operation It's benefit to the church would be inestimable. Tn accordance with their recommendation it was voted that the diocese of Connecticut adopts and enters into the system of the church pension fund.- A strong committee of laymen has been ap- pointed to start the movement throughout the diocese
 Care in Admission to Ministry.
 'The hoped for inauguration of the pension system logically necessitates greater care,~ as regards candidates for the sacred ministry, to admit only men who really intend and are likely to De, as most of the clergy certainly are, laporers in the vineyard. Ger ta1nly we are to take heed that no person De admitted as candidates for Holy Orders but such as give promise or proving apt and meet to exercise tEe1r ministry duly, to the honor of God and the edifying of His church. IT. this regard an initial resnonsibilitv rests upon the parish priest as well as upon the bishop. A bishop at the outset cannot lightly reject a young man recommended by his pastor. It seems well now to remind you lav men that in this matter you have a large share of responsibility. Before a man can be admitted as a candi- date for orders, and again before he can be ordained deacon, or advanced tc the priesthood, at each stage there is required certificate as to his worthiness and fitness, to be signed by number of laymen. These testi- monials looking to ordination it is a
 ~o,~io +l>i 4~ tc, ,O+ ~irrI,t to sign them on behalf of any person unless you have personal knowledge,
 or actual and satisfactory evidence as to his character and qualifications. ParochiaI Finance.
 "It seems further to be necessary that l should again address particu- larly the laymen upon the subject of parochial finance. The weakness of some parishes is to be traced chiefly to a lack of sound business methods. In the handling of moneys certain things ought to be done as a matter of course, for example, offerings talk en up in church to be immediately counted by two officers and the amount entered, full and detailed re- ports made of receipts and expendi- lures. Upon every vestry rests the obligation to insist upon the ordin- ary rules of business especially as re- gards accounts and auditing, taking for granted. that every treasurer will welcome the adoption of rules which would be a protection to him and no reflection upon his honesty. There ought to be no possible ground for any complaint by parishioners that they are kept in the dark as to where the funds are or where the money goes.. The more information given, the greater will be the interest taken and the more liberal the support given.
 Every parish ought to have war dens who will keep watch not only over the buildings and grounds but over the parish finances. Then tnere should be auditors who Will
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13

ing for the Middletown asylum, and there are other instances. There remain, however, institutions where, I believe, regular visiting would be welcomed. The matter ought to be systematically taken up. I now commend it earnestly to the att are clergymen who might spare time for such duty under the usual direc- ton of the archdeacon. Our arch deacOnry organization, is, I believe, capable of producing more of result. If not, let it's machinery be mended and adjusted to greater efficiency.
 Rural Missions.
 Tn Litchfield archdeaconry we are starting a Missions house a West Nor ris, St. Faith sin n-the-Fields, which recently visited and which I hope may prove a center of ministration to many people, young and old, scat tered through that region and un- shepherded.
 '"The Emmanuel church, Killing worth after notable improvements at the hands of the pastor himself and his people will this month have an interesting celebration.
 Patriotism.
 Tomorrow is Flag day. At this time it were i'll to forget loyalty to the things whereof our flag is sym bol Patriotism may have sometimes been the last refuge of scoundrel,' as religion is the primary pretence of a hypocrite, but, as we pray for the in crease of true religion so we may cherish a genuine patriotism. This is quite in line with that international ism many of us are now looking for in hope. Said Marcus Aurelius: As Antonius, my city and country is Rome, but man, the world That personal life is rooted in ones own ] home does not prevent love of the | whole country. Even so love of i country need not limit ones outlook and sympathy. To be an American i need not mean a single heart beat 1 less of fellow feeling with democracy and freedom fought for in France, or make one less aspire to be citizen of the world. It were well for the church of Washington and Patrick Henry, or Madison and Jay, to incul- | cate the high patriotism which means to be not recreant to those ideals for which the fathers of this country so devotedly stood, and also to be not blind to shortcomings of the nation today.
 With the continuance of the war, , there threatens a grave peril, when there is so much of unspeakable suf- fering beyond the seas accomplishing , it's stern work of christening, we in America have need to beware of the peril of deterioration It is for us to pray against that fate of smooth and comfortable ease, to pray for uplift, l and for vision, that we on our part lest we become ignoble, may somehow fill up that which is lacking of stren- uous discipline and that this people may turn to the sources of the rever-
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13

the people, bound together by the bonds of a real brotherhood, as the kingdom of God comes upon tive earth. Here lie manifold tasks for Christian men and women, tasks wherein the church of the Son of Man is to be not without interest and share, as an instrumentality of that Kingdom of God.
 God help us in this diocese to be not wanting to the present opportuni- ty and it's demands!" L.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
'ISCOPAL DIOCESE
 HAS CONVENTION
hop Brewster Gives Memorial
 Address in New Haven

lew Haven, June 13.-With dele
 es, clerical and lay, present from
 various churches about the state, annual convention of the Protes- 3t Episcopal diocese of Connecticut : ned here today at St. Thomas |trch. It will continue through to- |rrow Bishop Chauncey B. Brews- presided. Among the business to he before the convention is action ! the nominations which have been the standing committee of the Icese, the delegates to the general Svention and deputies to the synod the first province.
 The nominations are as follows: Btanding committee: Rev. Dr. Sam Hart, George T. Linsley, J. Chaun- Linsley, Rev. Dr. Stawart Means, |v. pr. Storrs o. Seymour, and MT. .brge Thompson.
 Delegates to general convention E1erical: Rev. Dr. James Goodwin, W. John N. Lewis, Rev. J. Chauncey hsley, Rev. Dr. Ernest De F. Miel, "a John F. Plumb; lay, Gardiner {eene, Harry H. Hemingway, Bur Mansfield, Charles A. Pease, Hen +. Rees and A. Heaton Robertson. Deputies to synod of first pro- Ice: Clerical, Rev. J. Eldred |own, Dr. James Goodwin, Rev. hn N. Lewis; lay, Harry H. Hem kway, Burton Mansfield, Charles A. |ase, Charles H. Tibbitts. E,oronoop Proo-rayr fThe convention was preceded 3ur- g the forenoon by three gatherings |ch an hour in length in Trinity hurch, and over which Bishop |ewster presided. The first was Een up to Sunday school auxiIiaries Ith short addresses by Rev. Charles Addison of St. Johns Stamford, on Fhe Model Sunday School" and Rev. J. w. Suter, IT,, of Christ |hurch, Springfield, Mass, on Week by Religious Instruction in the biscopal church.
 linen followed the social sence hour |ring which Miss Lima M. Phipps, |esident of the New Haven Orphan ByIum spoke on methods used in ring for dependent and neglected lildren, and Col. N. G. Osborn, spoke i "Prison Reform in Principle and ractice."
 At noon came prayers for mission, "a Rev. E. De F. Miel of Hartford, "a Rev c. E. Bettincher Jr., of ,,,rob Mission house, New York, ok part.
 prior to the gathering of the clergy
 d Iaifv in St. Thomas there was
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13

audit, examining the accounts, Vouch- ers bank deposits and securities, in no perfunctory manner. Nothing that touches the church should be done in a perfunctory manner. Then we may hope to have no more instances Of treasurers holding back offerings that have been designated for missionary and other objects. Then also there is hope that even a single case of treasurer who steals from the church may be a thing of the past, unknown and impossible today. The wardens' reports have, in score of instances, where there are invested funds, failed to indicate compliance with the provi- sions of canon iii, "of the Security of Trust Funds" To this failure I have called attention in each instance. One vestry has formally thanked me for calling attention to the canon and voted to comply with it's specific re- quirements.
 "While I have found myself con- strained to refer to this subject and to speak plainly I would here, and in this connection, make recognition of the invaluable service rendered by large hearted and able men who in the
 
 business life devote themselves so gen. erously for the churches sake to care of financial details and patient consid- eration of difficult questions, as mem- bers of vestries, and also of the com mittees and commissions of this con- vention Their devotion and efficiency are greatfully appreciated.
 Salaries of the Clergy.
 Speaking to such men about paro-
 chial finances, let me remind you of the steady increase in the cost of the ] necessaries of life and of the fact , that most of the clergy are receiving g 1 the same amount of salary that was
 paid years ago. You can figure for ] yourself the actual reduction in the
 stipend received. Many of the clergy
 of this diocese even with the aid of | the committee on better support are
 receiving less than the minimum paid
 Tn the missionary field of the far west.
 NOT Is it enough to look to few of us
 to contribute to eke out your pastors
 meagre stipend. Recently I have been l glad to learn of two parishes that have l increased the salary. There ought to l De more. l ask the representatives Of O"I pdIlS1leS nere assembled seriously
 to consider the subject of an increase 1 or the rector's salary where there has 1 been no increase during the past de- cade. In almost every parish it can 1 be done, if you men will take hold and ] take the lead.
 Visiting of Institutions. Recently visiting a state sanitariuln 1 having many patients I found there | was no regular visiting on the part of l any religious body. Other institutions l are visited by our people, for example 1 in the New Haven and New London archdeaconaries. The wards of the Hartford hospital have for years welcomed Dr. Hart every Sunday. The Rev. Henry S. Harte is doing an in terestlng work at the State prison, the Rev. Henry Whitehead is nar-