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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

Reverence of Jesus For His Faith
er's House. John 2:13-22.
Golden Text: My house shall he
called a house of prayer. Matt. 21:
IS.
]. Verse 13. What was the Jews
Passover" what date was il held.
and how was it observed?
2. What do you consider the relig
ious anniversaries 10 be. that the
Christian church should now OBJ
serve. and why2
3. Verse IA. What do you think
were the causes that led 10 making
the Jewish temple a market place.
and what similar causes are now at
work. which are making the Christ
ian church a commercial institution?
4. Verse 10. Why should not
those be turned out Of the Christian
church, who are endeavOring TO II
nance it with few rents, concerts,
tea meetings. talent teas bazars.
lectures and many other CONNER
cial devices
>. Verse 16. BY what process can
those who are raising money i'm the
church by commercial methods, per
suade themselves that they are the
followers Of Him who said, Make
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
WHY ANIMALS DESERVE
CHRISTMAS.

Ruth Sawyer. author OF This WAY
10 Christmas" puts into the mouth
OF one OF her characters a plea for
a Christmas for animals. -" Pear
like dey has r right 10 Chris'mus
same as de folks says the ola
Negro. "Dey minds dere bus ness
an dey works an dey plays de same
an dey had dere share in rat fuss
Christmas when de lTr Bordie was
born-same as de folks Didn't de
donkey carry Mary 10 Bethlehem
Didn't de mully-cow glib her man
ger for de liz Lordie 70 sleep i'm
Didn't de cock crow de news 90 -
stephen? An how do yer reckon
de Wise Men could a. toted dem
presents cross de sand IL II HADN'T
been fer dem camIs? Vas. sir
honey ole Sanity was right. De
critters had as much right 90
Christmas as de folks. an ole SANITY
poun' his knee an swear he gwins
to glib dem one
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
LOVERS KNOTS. !"

II is a rare pleasure TO take up a
collection of short stories written
with char, unobtrusive humor.
and knowledge of the craft, without
depending on the mechanical tricks
Of dubious value that seem too often
10 be regarded as the "sine qua
non" of the modern short story.
Lovers Knots" by Elizabeth Jor-
dan, recently published by the Har-
pers, is a collection OF short stories
in which punch" and other crude
devices of contemporary fiction are
absent The ingenuity. simplicity.
a quiet. but thoroughly delicious,
vein Of humor, and the sympathy
which a well-told love story always
compels.
We are taken into the society of
people of refinement, people with
whom we should delight TO associ-
ate in real life. Few writer's can
look into the soul Of the well-bred
young girl with the same clear
vision as Miss Jordan. This was
shown in her May Iverson stories.
She depicts the American girl-fun-
loving. loyal brave, tender not too
sentimental. generous in her affec-
tions, and with clear intuition for
appraising character values both in
men and in women.
Miss Jordan has a wonderful ia
cility for giving plausibility to stu
atoms which, at first glance, seem a
trifle far-fetched, as, for example,
in the story, Billy Bates-Prefer-
red" wherein the only young man
at a summer resort raffies off the
monopoly of his time and attentions
among seven girls, one Of whom he
has never before seen. but whom he
will meet the next morning. OF
course the newcomer wins the draw
ing. She is altogether different from
the other girls, being prim and
dowdy. The general impression she
would make on a casual observer is
described as that of "a self-respect-
ing country schoolma am with a
mind above the trivialities of dress"
She is, moreover, uninteresting. and
has a habit of falling asleep in the
midst of the mans best converse
tiOnal efforts. Her winning Of the
rattle is the result of a conspiracy
on the part of the other girls, but
the young man is too clever 70
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

stood?
Il. Would you say. or not and
why. that Jesus knew that his words
about destroying the temple and
raising ii in three days, would be
misunderstood?
13. Verses Is. 10. What evidence
must a man be able TO produce in
order that he may be considered a
proper person to preach the gospel?
II. Which, and why. are the bet
ter signs" of the reality of the re-
ligion Of Jesus. the personal witness
Of Christ's miracles, or Gods wit
ness in our hearts?
Is. Is your witness. in your heart,
concerning Christ, the forgiveness of
your sins, heaven. and immortality.
in every sense satisfactory? Explain.
16. What reason. if any. is there
to believe, that Christ now, as then,
says things which he means us TO
understand, not now. but in the flu
ture?
Is. Why is it always necessary for
US TO heed spiritual truth now. and
to hear for future use?
Lesson for Sunday. Feb. 4. 1917:
Jesus the Saviour Of the World. q"
John 3:1-21.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
TODAYS AND NEXT SUNDAYS BIBLE LESSONS
Rev s

creatures. IL means that we have
the mind Ct Christ. and become like
Him in every particular. We suffer
for the sins OF others as He did. we
gladly deny ourselves. II by so do
ing. we can help somebody else. and
especially If by our suffering and
self-deniaI. we can be the means Of
saving a soul from death. What a
glorious privilege What sane man
would not gladly become a Christ?
Foraker Sin to Follow Christ.
Sin draws us along the broad road
which leads 10 destruction while fol-
lowing Christ means that we walk
in the straight and narrow path,
which leadeth 10 life everlasting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
CONCERNING FRUITS AND
FLOWERS

To speak OF them when snow IS
inches deep may seem absurd. az
least unreasonable. But winter
days are short, my dear. and sum-
mer days are long" as a song SAYS;
and the wise lover OF flowers and
fruits vii study them and their ways
before the long days come. Doing
so. he will wisely obtain the best
helps at hand. and study these be-
fore the time Of planting fruit trees
or sowing flower seed. In one of
these helps. only just published. we
read that the planting Of fruit
trees can be carried out at any time
from October until March. provided
that the ground is not too wet and
is not rendered unworka BILE by frost
and snow" In the new book which
thus indicates winter effort TO in
sure fruit, all kinds OF fruits are
considered. Of tree or bush. Fruit
Growing For Amateurs" is the title
1t points out the chief difficulties
that confronts the inexperienced.
and illustrates profusely the best
practice in all kinds of fruit pro
duction. Its author is H. II. Thomas,
editor of THE Gardener"
A companion volume to this, also
Just published, by the same author.
is "Everybody's Flower Garden"
IL deals in the same practical way
with all the conditions and require
ments attending the preparation and
care OF the beauty-spot which every
home should command. amply IL
Illustrating many things to be grown
and showing how to grow them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
TAKE YOUR BIBLE AND ANSWER THESE
QUESTIONS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

not Ny Fathers house Of merchan-
dise?"
6. Inview of what Christ states
here, what opinion have you Of a
pastor. who looks favorably upon his
members when they adopt CONNER
cial methods to finance the church
Z. Verse II. Why is not a bust
ness man. who is a member of a
church, under obligation TO be as
jealous for the success, and the good
conduct OF the church, as he is for
his own secular business? (This is
one Of the questions which may be
answered in writing by members Of
the club
8. Verses IS, 10. What right, if
any. had they for asking Jesus for
a "sign?'
Q. When a man does what we
know TO be right, what need is there
for any other authority?
10 Verses Is. 19. What more au-
thority does any man want than the
Bible. for the right to condemn pres
ent day commercial methods for fl
nancing the church?
Il. TO what extent is it right. or
wrong. for US to make a statement
that we know will be misunder-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

erything the mind can think. or the
heart crave.
Follow Christ Right Now.
The loving invitation which Jesus
gave Philip 70 follow Him and which
ne is repeating now, was and is, for
immediate acceptance only. There is
no guarantee that this call will be a
standing offer. although il is glor-
iously true that il has been echoing
in our ears ever since we can re-
member. But the invitation Of
Christ. Follow Me-" is for you to
respond TO right now. While you are
listening to these words Of Mine. this
very moment. with the next Volt
ton Of your will this invitation must
be accepted. II must he now or il
may be never. as alas il has been TO
thousands, Do not run such a grave
risk, but answer. Yes Lord, 1 fol-
low Thee now and viii do so for
ever"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

Therefore 10 forsake sin, and TO
crave holiness. means that we follow
Jesus. Sin is a weight upon our
shoulders. a load upon our hearts. a
clog on our feet, which prevents us
from walking up the shining way in
the footsteps of Jesus. It is there
fore absolutely necessary that we
forsake every sin. We need not wait
until this desire has become actual
lied into facts. for Jesus takes the
will for the deed. and IL We resolve,
by the grace OF God. 20 forsake sin.
we automatically follow Jesus.
Gain This World And the Next.
There are no two words I'm the
English language bigger with mean
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

Good in Others" led by Mrs. J. W.
Bucks. Evening worship at 80. Sub
jet: "PentecOstal Power" The Tues
day and Wednesday evening prayer
meeting classes will meet in united
service at 80 p. m. Wednesday. Rev.
D. A. Haley will be the leader. The
WOman's Missionary society will meet
Thursday afternoon at > 80 at the home
Of Mrs. J. w. Bucks. GA T.. South St.
Mrs. Q. @. ReinOehl will be the leader.
Choir rehearsal Friday evening at 500.
On Sunday Jan. 2S, Prof Thomas
Finkbeiner will make an address TO the
missionary society in the morning and
to the Young Peoples alliance in the
evening Mr.. Finkbeiner is professor
Of German language and literature at
Northwestern college, Napierville, Ill.
and a former pastor Of MiZpah church.
He is regarded as a very able speaker.
Auten ChapeI-Sunday school 1000 a.
M, Mrs. John Auten. superintendent.
Glass meeting IL 100 a m.
lions Evnngelical-Cor. r.. Wayne and
St Peter SITS. Rev Martin Goffeney.
pastor.
st. Peters German-415 W. LaSalle av.,
Rev. Hugo Weichelt. pastor. Sunday
n 4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

them and comes out Of the adven-
ture triumphant.
The charm OF these stories lies in
the manner of telling, their quis1
humor that always smiles and never
laughs out loud, and the ingenuity
Of their conception and development.
Perhaps the best story in the
volume is The PARKWAY Road. q"
which deals with the problems Of
two young lovers forced by financial
difficulties TO break of their en-
gagement. In lighter vein are a
Game OF Tag" and The Young
Man in Peacock Alley''--to choose
only two from the many that tempt
inclusion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
"ROUND THE YEAR IN THE
GARDEN

Such is the good title of good
book-another of II. II. Thomas, his
latest, and one OF his very best
It's dozen full-page photographs are
a fine feature, taken in color direct
from the life; and they are beauti-
fully supplemented by more than 60
ether illustrations, in half-tone
plate, making a superb volume. Is
it timely. just now? Read a brief
extract from January" as Mr..
Thomas sees it, his Year" having
begun with October:
IT find it difficult TO believe that
winter has not already passed when
New Years day comes in the old
years has gone. and one has TO pre-
pare in earnest, to plot and plan for
the flowers and crops of another
season. Even if the weather is cold
the sun gains daily in power and in
fluence; the spring bulbs begin to
peep through the soil; those in pots,
even in the cold greenhouse, start
into growth; plants and shrubs on
shelter walls show signs of fresh
life the ground begins 10 dry a lit
tie. Everywhere the same tale is
told. and the most pessimistic. if he
does not believe winter has gone,
must realize that spring is coming
Those who buy plants in
March instead of seeds in January
miss much of the delight that CEN
tiers in flower growing. Almost any
kind may be raised from seed d"
Early sowing is a great advantage,
even in the case of plants that viii
not bloom until next year"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
MANNERS AND SUFFRAGE

Florence Howe Hall. author or
the recently published book, THE
Story OF the Battle Hymn OF tho
Republic" and author or severaI
books on etiquet, told a friend a few
days ago that a young reporter IN
81. Louis was much amused at her
combining manners and woman SUI
frage. But" she replied, lis there
really any reason why they should
not be combined Ny mother
Julia Ward Howe. was an ardent
worker for suffrage, yet she pos
sessed the beautiful, dignifed man
ners Of a gentlewoman OF the old
school. The subject OF manners in
terests me deeply. / believe Il 10 be
vital one which nobody can az
ford 10 neglect"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

Subject: The Birth OF Nation"
Midweek meeting for prayer, conference
and Bible study Wednesday at { 80 p.
m. The Ladies' Aid society Will meet
Friday at 80 y. m. In the church par
lors.
TrinIty-Cor. Colfax Av. and ST. Peter
at. Rev. John S. Burns. pastor Bible
school $50; Charles Wagner. superin-
tendent.
Morning worship at 1915 with ser
mon by the pastor on The Worth OF
Man" At the close of the morning
all those men and women who are to
make the social canvass in the afternoon.
Young Peoples Christian EndeavOr at
30 Evening service ut : 30 with ser
mon by the Rev. Mr.. Bisgetoor, a native
Armenian. Cottage prayer meetings on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings in four
sections Of the parish. Midweek meet
ing Wednesday evening at 4: 30 with
scripture message, prayer; and report
OF the social canvass OF sunday made
by the visitors. Choir practice following
the prayer meeting Wednesday
Westminster A. Christy Brown.
ID. D., pastor Sunday school at 9 80 a.
M; }. d EmmOns. superintendent. Pub
lie worship 1O:4J n. IN. and Z 80 p. m.
40 a. m. subject: 1.-THE Sacredness
Revealer of the Secrets" 8 80 p. m,
Christian EndeaYOr, 4. II. Beyrer, preSi-
dent. Wednesday. 80 p. m, special
praise and prayer service for men in
one room and for women in another
room. These services are all interesting
and you are invited If you want TO
hear the gospel straight il will interest
you greatly and profit you much IL you
can hear the important sermons by DR..
Brown on the subjects we announce
above
Hope Chapel--Leer and Dayton ss
George William Allison. r. D.. minister
Bible school 80. Carl Ullery, superin-
tendent. Classes for all attendants.
Adults use the international lesson; all
classes from Junior down use the closely
graded system. Competent teachers are
provided.
Morning public worship at 1914 with
sermon by the Rev. V. X. BeshgetOOr on
the theme. witnessing for Jesus
Story sermon for the children. Junior
Christian EndeavOr at 80. Senior
Christian EndeavOr at $50. Topic ::
seeing the Good in Others" Popular
evening services with evangelistic ser
mon by the minister Rt Z 80. Theme {:
The Great Physician" Following the
sermon moving pictures will be shown
following the same theme. The midweek
meeting Is held each Wednesday even
C. Us?" The public is cordially invited
70 attend and participate in all Of these
services.
BAPTIST.
First-Corner Main and Wayne streets /:
Rev. Charles A. Decker pastor. Bible
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
COMMENT ON T00AY'S
GOLDEN TEXT

Lesson: First Disciples OF the
Lord Jesus. John 1861.
Golden Text: Jesus saith unto
him, Follow Ne. John f:1S.
Has Authority to- Command.
The words Of the text are those
addressed by Jesus 20 Philip. in the
beginning OF his ministry when He
was forming Ills cabinet OF II apost-
les. You viii notice that Jesus call
al each OF the 12-they did not seek
Him. but lie sought them, and gave
them their command 10 follow Him.
This is the way He has been seeking
His followers ever since, by issuing
His invitation. or loving command.
fc~ we are His workmanship: lit IS
lie that hath made us. and not we
ourselves" and we are under obliga-
ton 20 obey him. The man who
does not obey Jesus. is Of course, a
traitor. What are YOU going 20 do
in response TO Christ's command TO
follow Him?
Jesus Invites I'm Love.
II is a blessed truth that. notwith-
standing Jesus has all power and
can do hatever He likes 20 us. He
IS not a cruel autocrat; he is not a
slave master; He IS not harsh. but
Ills commands are issued with love.
lie wants sinners 10 follow Him, not
so much for His sake. as for their
sakes 10 is i'm their highest interest
that they follow Him. Jesus is our
shepherd. and when his sheep wan
der away from the fold. even If il is
only one foolish sheep, He goes into
the wilderness and climbs the noun
tains. until he has found the sheep
which was lost. IF you are one Of
Christs lost sheep hearken to His
loving invitation, Follow Me-" and
when you hear. heed and obey
Christ Makes Us Christians
Just as Mr.. Browns children are
naturally, and legally. named Brown,
so the followers of Christ are natdr-
ally called Christians or Christs.
Following Jesus implies that we sub
init to have Him change our natures.
reverse our depraved and downward
tastes and habits, and make us new
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

ing than Jesus words Follow Ne. q"
They mean more than can ever be
told; they are as wide as the world
and as limitless as space They
mean among other things TO forsake
the deadly thing called sin. TO ac-
cept Of honor, and all good things
in this life; TO be saved from sad
ness and gloom: to be freemen, to
have our hearts filed with love. 10
live a life Of satisfaction, to have all
blessings here and a mansion in the
skies. The followers Of Christ have
a title deed 10 all the good things in
this world and 10 the unspeakable
raptures OF heaven. They have a
right 10 the tree OF life, and to ev-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

The scientist points toward pro-
found truth. There are certain deep
characteristics of the human heart that
are unaffected by the centuries. One
OF them Is the ineradicable quest after
God. "Man is an incurably religious
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

While outdoor flower efforts viii not
be so seasonable as later fin the year.
indoor consideration OF them i-
quite in order. and will repay one iu
richness Of color and fragrance by-
and-by.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

animal" His spirit cannot cease seek
ing relationship with the infinite. Ever,
idol that is dug up in Babylonia ans
Egypt bears witness to this truth.
SO do the churches in our midst
They are evidence of mans thirst for
the soul-satisfYng springs of eternal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION

FIrst-Lafayette and Monroe SITS. W.
II. Freshley, pastor. Sunday school at
$3.50 a. M, George J. LOag, superintend-
ent
We are looking for a record breaking
attendance. Bishop ). p. Spreng. ID. d..
Of Napierville Ill. Will preach at 10 30
and conduct the fourth quarterly COM
munion service y. =. A. rally at $50
Bishop Spreng VIII also address this
meeting. Evening service at 80
Bishop Spreng will again preach. Choir
rehearsal Wednesday at : 30 Prayer
meeting Thursday at 40. led by Fred
Swetzer. Teachers training class at
close OF prayer meeting.
GrRee-Lincofn way ". and Brick Az
Rev Daniel ID. SpeicheT. minister Sun
day school at 9 30 a. m. George W. be
vine, superintendent. Morning worship
7@ 80. "0" at ~ 90 Evening service At
Y. P. A. service at 6;45 p m, Vera
the Good in Others" led by Mrs. VI.
c. Price Evangelist Rev. W. II. Can
field and Singer Clarence Johnson. both
from st cosepn. Mich, will have charge
o. the Sunday services. The Rev. Mr.
Garfield will preach at 1890 a. m. and
80 y. m. and deliver an address TO
at all the services by Clarence Johnson.
MIzpah-NTa1n and Monroe sts. Rev.
Daniel A. Haley, pastor. Sunday school
at Q 80 a. m. Emmett Jester. superin-
tendent. Sermon al 10 80 a. N.
Morning worship at 10 :35 a. m Sub
iect: why We Fail Young PeO-
pies alliance at Gas p. m. Miss Garlic
Ruth. president Topic; Seeing the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

The late SIR Allied Wallace declared his S0th birth
day that mankind has not improved m the past 600
years. That statement from foremost scientist and
dscoverer with Darwin of the principle of natural selec
don, deservedly attracted worldwide attention
Obviously, SIR Alfred could not mean that humanity
has altered N It's social ideals and practices for the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
BRETHREN.

orchard SITS. Sunday school at 8 80 a.
N, August Anderson, superintendent.
BRETHREN.
Fires Brethren Church-12l4 s. Mich.
lgan St, Rev. A. +. Thomas, pastor. Sun
day school . 80 &. M. Hartley Firestone,
superintendent. Morning service 10 80.
Christian EndeavO- $50 .. L. rvenins
service { 30
First Church of the Brethren-Indi-
anaavenue and Miami street Rev. 7. f.
George, pastor, 1927 Miami st. Sunday
school, 80; =. G.. Stahly, superintend-
ent. 423 Lincoln way +.
Preaching 1890 and Z 80. Christian
workers. three divisions, 80 Prayer
meeting Wednesday, Z 80. Teachers
training class Friday. 80. The Man
chester college missionary band Will
give program at both the morning and
the evening preaching hours. Rev. c.
A. Wright Of the national peace COM
mittee will be the principal speaker.
Christian baptism after the morning
service. Cottage prayer meetings at
80 for the next two weeks preparatory
to the evangelistic campaign beginning
Feb. (. a hearty welcome and warm
hand-Shake await you at all services.
Everybody, rich and poor, saint and
sinner, are invited to attend all meet
ings.
Second Church OF the Brethreb-Cush-
Ing and Van Buren, 1T. Rev. j g. Grs-
ter. castor Sunday school at 30 a. m,
WesSly Zimmerman, superintendent.
Christian Workers meeting at 8 80 D. m.
J. NJ. Miller. president Preaching ser
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

written record of history bears nduhsbe testimony
the progress of the
What he doubtless meant that the essential
of man, with its fundamental abiding human needs and
passions, has changed Men still love- aspire, fear
and work to-day they did In Mesopotamia when the
young.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21
CHRISTIAN.

First-Afnin st, south OF public library,
Rev. John NJ. Alexander. pastor. Morning
Bible school 8 30. Prof II. q. Incl. su-
perintendent.
Our teachers are trained lessons
graded and classes for all ages. Morn
ing worship at 10 40. Sermon by the
pastor: "WOrkerS Together with
God" Evening worship at 80. After
the sermon two picture films will be
service and action. The chorus choir
will render special music at both Serv-
ices Christian Endeavor at 6:1J. Topic:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-21

life To the church he resorts as the
house Of God
And all who are spirit-hungry and
spirit-thirsty are invited TO the church.
Millenniums Of history have produc-
ed the church, which offers TO satisfy
mans most ancient need.