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2? THURSDAY. OCTOBER 13. 1955 Xme pilot—Southern Pines. Nortli CaroliiM By LOCKIE PARKER Some Looks At Books THE KING'S PEACE by C. V. j^trcng faith. Lawrence Heame Wedgewood (MacmiUan $5.50).'jiad been vicar of an obscure Modern historical writings give [country parish for twenty years, novels real competition as inter-> When the book opens he has come esting reading, and this book is a to the cathedral town to get his prime example. Miss Wedgewood, doctor’s report on some ominous writing of the later years of the [symptoms. Stopping by the cath- reign of Charles 1, 1637-41, has edral for a few moments, he sees given Us a brilliant panorama of [the afternoon light stream seventeenth century England and i through its beautiful window, and a dramatic account of the increas- hears the choir and organ in the PAGE THREE ing tension of the struggle be^ tween the monarchy and the large number of the English peo ple who found their political ideas, economic interests or re ligious convictions out of har mony with the King’s policies. In 1637 Charles considered him self “the happiest king in Chris tendom. He had kept free of the wars that raged in Europe. He had an elegant court and was beautifying palaces and churches with the help of Inigo Jones. A firm believer in the divine right of kings, he had managed to reign several years without calling a Parliament. Not being a man wha triumphant strains of Purcell’s “Rejoice in the Lord.’’ This phrase may be taken as the theme of the book, because it is the man’s efforts to realize this injunction under difficulties that make the story. His difficulties are very human. They include mortality—the pro nouncement by his doctor that his time is definitely limited; they include not having enough money to do what he feels he ought for his wife and talented daughter; they include doubts of himself, disappointing response to his ef forts to help his parishioners, and .realization of the wavering of his paid too much attention to what own faith and courage. Along other people were thinking, he with this we get an understanding was complacent about future'portrayal of the vicar’s wife, his prospects for peace and a land {laughter and that odd musician. increasingly unified under the King and the Church of England. How dissatisfaction grew among the Scotch Calvinists, the burghers of London and the wild Irish and how it finally broke forth in violence makes a fascin ating and complicated plot. The participating characters — noble, villainous or. just medium—are so numerous that this reader had sometimes to refer to the index to keep them straight, but it is a lively tale. Full credit is given to men of character and ability whatever their party or religious affiliation. The author has already won laurels in the history of this period for her books on “Mont rose and “Oliver Cromwell and William the Silent.” The present book, written at the Institute for ness.” Advanced Study of Princeton, is the first volume in what will be a complete history of The Great Rebellion, and fellow historians are already hailing it as probably the author’s masterpiece. NEARER TO HEAVEN Frank Baker (Westminster $3.50)'. This is the story of a good Chris- the organist of the cathedral. Written with a sensitive control of language, no one can fail to be Mrs. Merrill To Attend National Girl Scout Meet , The Central Carolina Girl Scout Council wUl be represented for the first time at the Girl Scout National Convention to be held in San Francisco, November 1-4, Mrs. Audrey Kennedy of Southern Pines, council president, announc ed this week. The two delegates who will at tend the 33rd National Conven tion are Mrs. Mildred Merrill, .leader of Troop 53, Southern Pines, and Miss Cathryn Crease- man of Sanford, executive direc tor. The delegates will leave here October 28 and will travel by special Girl Scout tour train from! Chicago. The theme of the convention Is “Believe, Belong, Build.” Advisor's Visit Miss Polly Claiborne, communi ty advisor to the Central Carolina ,Girl Scout Council, from the Re gional office in Atlanta, Ga., will visit the council October 19-20. Miss Claiborne will meet with the board of directors October 20 at 2:30 p. m. in the Girl Scout of fice at Sanford. The purpose of her visit will be to check on the progress of the council and advise on future long HE SP IntemdticxMl Uniform Sunday School Lessons BY DR.^KENMETO?i; FOREMAN Scripture: Luke 3:1-38. Devovionai Reading: Isaiah 1:11-20. Is Baptized Lesson for October 16, 1955 moved by this tale which wiR plans, probably be compared to “Good- Scout units in Moore,. Lee, by, Mr. Chips” because of its pre-j Chatham and Harnett Counties yailing atmosphere of gentle mel- associated with the Central ancholy. It is being produced as a Carolina Council, motion picture in England wit.h ^Robert Donat in the leading role, ed all the trouble is concealed Doubtless we shall soon have the [from us until the end of the book, film in this country, too. Iso that we have suspense added LEAVEN OF MALICE by Rob- [ to a weU-written novel of the ert Davies (Scribner's $3.50). Mr. Davies has taken his title from the Book of Common Prayer. In fhe story’s last scene where the question of a suit for libel against I contemporary Canadian scene. --JANE H. TOWNE FOURTH FLOOR MENAG ERIE by Flavia Gag (Holt $2.75). All children love pets, but city a newspaper is being discussed,' children living in apartments are the dean of the cathedral quotes [usually limited to one if they are the entire plea—“to put away [lucky enough to have that. Not the leaven of malice and wicked-,30 with Barbara Jean. This gay and amusing story tells of a nine- I The principal characters are 'year-old girl who found little liv- the editor of the paper and an! ing creatures so irresistible that jrate professor. The author is a she eventually had seventeen in Canadian newspaper man himself'her parents’ fourth floor apart- and illuminates that field. He is ment. 'The family did not quite a shrewd judge of character, and have to move out, for some of by I his characters in this book inter-i them were insects. Besides her est us as real people. The answer [cousin Hoagy across the hall help.- to the mystery of who inserted ed to take care of them. tian, a man of deep humility and the engagement notice that caus- EASTMAN DILLON & CO. Members New York Stock Exchange 105 East Pennsylvania Avenue Southern Pines, N. C. Telephone: Southern Pines 2-3731 and 2-3781 Complete Investment and Brokerage Facilities Direct Wire to our Main Office in New York A. E. RHINEHART Resident Manager Consultations by appointment on Saturdays The book is not entirely about pets. In Barbara Jean the author has given us a very real and lov able girl with varied interests in her friends, her family, a trip to the country and the school band. Her problems and adventures will be eagerly shared by smaU girls of about the same age. Miss Gag, the author-artist, has added to the charm of the book with a gen- .erous supply of illustrations, de picting very recognizable and highly individual children and, of course, a wide variety of pets. OPEN FOR THE SEASON I^id Pines Club Southern Pines Where Golf and Hospitalily are Traditional MANAGED BY The Cosgroves Julius Boros, Professional NOTICE North Carolina ' Moore County The undersigned, having quah- fied as Executors of the Estate of Thomas Barron, deceased, late of Moore County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to pre sent them to the undersigned on I or before the 22nd day of Sep- j tember, 1956, or this notice will [be pleaded in bar of their recov- 1 ery. AU persons indebted to said ; estate will please make immedi- , ate payment to the un^iersigned. 'This 15th day of September, 1955. John C. Barron, Co-Execu tor, Southern Pines, N. C. The Citizens Bank & Trust Company of Southern Pines Co-Executor, Southern\Pines, N. C. s22,29,o6,13,20,27c For CHOICE MEATS VISIT A. B. PARKER MEATS and GROCERIES Union Road, 2 Miles from VASS — Telephone 9186 T-BONE STEAK, pound 53c CHUCK ROAST, pound i;; 36c HAMBURGER, pound 37c PORK CHOPS, pound BOc PORK SAUSAGE, pound 50c (Country Sausage) WIENERS, pound 40c PHONE IN YOUR ORDERS—VASS 9186 Deliveries in Southern Pines on Saturdays at no extra charge Shop Sprott Bros. FURNITURE Co. Sanford, N. C. For Quality Furniture a.nd Carpet • Heritage-Henredon • Drexel • Continental • Mengel • Serta and Simmons Bedding • Craftique • Sprague & Carlton • Victorian O Kroehler • Lees Carpet (and all famous brands) • Chromcraft Dinettes DRIVE CAREFULLY — SAVE A LIFT "m / --r-r- Sanford, 1485 Moo-e 1''* N. C. Tel. C-S2S1 . t ' I 'HERE is one notable day the church does not celebrate. We have a day for the birth of Jesus, one for his presentation in the Temple, a whole season (Lent) to recall his temptations, a day for the crucifixion, the resurrection, the ascension. But for remember ing his baptism, no day is set aside. So it is well that the Sunday schools should do what the church does not do; for the baptism of Jesus was one of the most impor tant events in his life. The reason why the church does not care to celebrate this event, may be that Foreman the church does not know quite what it means. We know what other Christian festivals mean,— Pentecost Sunday, Christmas, Good Friday and so on. But what does the baptism of Jesus mean? Surely Not for His Sins The heart of the difficulty is just this; Jesus was baptized by John, and John’s baptism, we read over and over again, was a baptism of repentance. So we can put the dilemma this way: Was this baptizing of Jesus also a baptism of repentance, and if so, what could he have had to re pent of? Or was it altogether dif ferent, and if so, then what did it mean if it did not mean re pentance? Since the Bible does not answer this question clearly, and since the church has no standard or “orthodox” explana tion, perhaps the best thing this column can do is to run over a few answers to that question: Why was Jesus baptized? The reader is invited to think about these and take his choice. One answer, which has three forms, the church has thought about, but generally has not taken seri ously. It is the theory that Jesus was baptized, like every one else there at the Jordan, in token of repentance for sin. One extreme form of this theory is that Jesus repented of his own sins. Only a person who thinks of Jesus as an ordinary man could believe that, and the church does not believe it. Another form of this idea is that Jesus repented of his sinful nature; the idea being that if it had a really human nature it must have been a sinful one even if he never sinned. (Just as one may have a weak constitution that nev er breaks down.) This again the church has overwhelmingly op posed. “To Fulfill All Righteousness” Jesus himself gave a reason for being baptized. The trouble is, he did not explain what he meant. He said he did it “to ful fill all righteousness.” (Matthew 3:15). It is quite plain that he meant he would not be doing right if he were not baptized. But just what does “fulfilling all righteous ness” mean? The explanation most widely accepted in the church is that being baptized was part of the Jewish law at the time, and that Jesus as a loyal Jew observed this as he observed other laws of his religion. There are two weak spots in this theory. One is that there is little or no evidence that baptizing or being baptized was a regular religious observance an,ong the Jews, and the other is that Jesus did not feel obligated to keep strictly all. the laws, otherwise he would hardly have had the attitude toward the Sabbath which we know*he had. Friend of Sinners still another explanation which is impressing a large number of Christians today, is that Christ, by insisting on being baptized, over John’s protests that he did not need it. in a dramatic way was taking the side of sinners. We think of Jesus taking our part and representing us on the Cross. But, it is asked, when did Jesus fi St identify himself with sin- i.ers? Not until his last Friday morning? On the contrary, the suggestion is that Christ there at the Jordan had the opportunity to take his place, publicly and for ah fo see, either with those r < ed sinners and made it 1 lem and were proud L , V :s, or with those who ' baptized were honest T j: I > confess their sins and lO j ‘.heir deep desire to ' ! ; them. So Jesus identl- ■;< once and for all with r. it,—not that he him- ■ ■: e i t ' repent, but to show rei enlant are his peo- ^st 10 last, he was the ■r or Sinners. '» <>utlines copyrighted by th» ■'>« of Ch»-lstinn Education. Na- j C UTici' ot th" C*»arches of Ch • L. S. A. Released by Community .’it- 5 « i Bookmobile Schedule Schedule of the Moore County bookmobile for the week October ,17-21 has been announced as fol lows: , Monday—Eureka route in afternoon. , 'Tuesday —^ Aberdeen school, 10:30 a. m.; Mt. Carmel route in afternoon. , Wednesday—West End school, 10:30 a. m.; Vass-Lakeview school, 1:30 p. m. Thursday—Farm Life school, 10:30 a. ih.; Carthage Library, 11:30 to 12:30. , Mrs. Avery will attend a meet ing of N. C. Library Association in High Point beginning Thurs 4ay aftrnoon. 7,991 boy Scouts have won awards for high standards of re ligious service. Boy Scout Councils participate in more than 1,700 Community Chests. GEORGE W. TYNER PAINTING & WALLPAPERING 205 Midland Road Phone 2-5804 SOUTHERN PINES, N. C. Drs. Neal and McLean VETERINARIANS Southern Pines, N. C. SALES — RENTALS — BUILDING GEORGE H. LEONARD, Jr., President Hart Building Southern Pines Phone 2-2152 Attend ITie Chmeh ot Your Choice Next Sunday HARVB S T CIO: The fruits have been gathered from the fields. They lay about her, rich and ripe, in the autumn sun that is still warm. Never has the sky been so blue, never have the distant mountains been more enchanting with their play of purple shadows. Yet she concentrates on the work at hand, peeling an apple with still dextrous fingers as she rocks on into the long afternoon of life. She,is a-simple person. Her life has not been easy. There have been moments of great happiness . . . and of great sad ness; times of drought and times when the harvest came in a kind of golden glory from the bounty of the earth. But through it all she has had a nour ishment that has nothing to do with crops and weather, a kind of sustenance that has stood by her at all times and in all seasons . . . FAITH. Hers is a complete Faith in God and in her Church, a Faith that has made her life happy and useful ... a Faith that has furnished food for the soul. THE CHURCH FOR AU . , ^ AU for the CHDHciH democracy neither survive. There m- con reasons why ever^^n attend serviLs should port the Church ^ The ^ ““P" For his own “JO’ [D children s sake (3) p oi hie communUy “■'o For the sake o L^rh which needs his ferial support 0?° “o- church reVularlv Bible daily. ^ Your Book Day Sunday.., Psalms • Matthew aX::Kr;S?:; Chapter Verses » 107 1-9 17 9-15 11 25-30 23 1-12 8 26.M t 9 6-IS 4 4-13 Covrriaht 1955. Keijter Adv. Service, Straeburs. V,. BROWNSON MEMORIAL CHURCH (Presbyterian) Cheves K. Ligon, Minister Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wor ship service, 11 a.m. Women of the Church meeting, 8 p.m. Mon day following third Sunday. The Youth Fellowships meet at 7 o’clock each Sunday evening. Mid-week service, Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. CHRilSTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH New Hampshire Ave. Sunday Service, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Wednesday Service, 8 p.m. Reading Rooni in Church Build ing open Wednesday 3-5 p.m. THE CHURCH OF WIDE FELLOWSHIP (Congregational) Cor. Bennett and New Hampshire Wofford C. Timmons, Minister Sunday School, 9:45 ajn. Worship Service, 11 ajn. Sunday, 6:30 p.m.. Pilgrim Fel lowship (Young people). Sunday, 8:00 p.m.. The Forum. MANLY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Grover C, Currie, Minister Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service, 2nd and 3rd Sunday evenings, 7:30. Fourth Sunday morning, 11 a.m. Women of the Church’meeting, 8 p.m., second Tuesday. Mid-week service 'Thursday at 8 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH New York Ave. at South Ashe David Hoke Coon, Minister Bible School, 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Training Union, 7 p.m. Evening Worship, 8 p.m. Scout Troop 224, Monday, 7:30 p.m.; mid-week worship, Wednes day 7:30 p.m.; choir practice Wednesday 8:15 p.m. Missionaiw meeting, firrt and third Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Church and family suppers, second Thurs days, 7 p.m. EMMANUEL CHURCH (Episcopal) Thaddeus A. Cheatham, DJ3. Supply Pastor Holy Communion, 8 a.m. (except first Sunday). Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Morning Service, 11 a.m. ST. ANTHONY'S (Catholic) Vermont Ave. at Ashe Father Peter M, Denges Sunday masses 8 and 10:30 a.m., Holy Day masses 7 and 9 a.m.; weekday mass at 8 a.m. Confes sions heard on Saturday between 5-6 and 7:30-8:30 p.m. SOUTHERN PINES METHODIST CHURCH Robert L. Bame, Minuter (Services held temporarily at Civic Club, Ashe Street) Church School, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 11 a. m.; W. S. C. 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