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Sunday School Lesson January 27. Le»»on IVâ€" The Holy Spirit, though the actual phase is real- 1) found ill Kph. r>: 'J. Vb. 12, 13. (a) Victory over the (losh. T)"'re is a grent strut;ifle goinfc or. in evi' / soul betwwn the lower and the hijfh' ;• parts of our nature. Paul .speaks ol' the former of the.se us the flesh, iird the only hope of victory lies in our tlaiminj; the .Spirit who will be able to overcome all the ovil of our Spirit, John 16: 7-11; Roman. 8: I2.|hcart. To walk in the .Spirit is the 17. 26, 27. Golden Text-For a« i""^,"''";''^''"" "Jf"'"'' "!"• ... .1,. c»i-i. -» *"• !''> '5. (l») ChiiRtian assurance. many at are led by the Spint of If wo accept the Spirit then the knowl- Qod, these are the eons of God Romans 8. 14. ANALYSIS. I. THE MI8.S10.N' OK THE COMFURTER, John \r>: 7-11. II. THK KRi IT (IK THE SPIRIT, Romans K: lU-lT, 26, tl. INTTKODLCTIO.N â€" The Apostli'S' Creed is constructed on a Trinitarian basis, and its third part begins with the words, "I believe in the Holy Gho.st." But thouj^h thi.s doctrine is thus definitely proclaimed in the Creed, yet it has caused much diffi- culty, and many find it hard to pain a dear understaiulinK of what is meant by this thini person in ihd Trinity. edjfe is shed abroad in our minds that ^ all thinjfs arc well with us. We be- 1 come aware that we are Clod's chil- ' dren, and that we can believe that God ' is our Father, oven though there are ' many dark and inexplicable facts in I the world. We can say, "Father, \ Father." Perhaps this means that we j can always repeat the Ix)rd's Prayer. V. 17. (c) Our great inheritance.! Wo also learn that, as the .sons of Go<i, j we have great treasures laid up for uf- in heaven. What eve hath not seen j will then l)e unveiled before our (faze. I The Spirit kindles ou • hope. j Vs. 2C, -7. (d) Our devotional bless- ing. As we pray in the spirit we i come to know what the real meaning] of prayer is, and wo are taupht whati Nevertheless, th(^ spirit lakes a central place in Christian life, and a distin- i wo ought to pray for; while this same guiahed American thinL-r wrote some|spirit assures us thai God hears us. time ago, "The article of the Creed IThese are some < 1 the great fruits of regarding the Holy Spirit is, I be- the Spirit lievo, the «>ne matter about which nio.st of U.S who discuss the problems of Christiaily have lea.st to say. Yet, if I am right, this is in many respects the really di-^tiiictive and, therefore, capital article of the Chri.stian Creed.' Peihaps it may be said that the simple truth which is conveyed by this important doctrine is that the Spirit represents God in action. Wherever Gou moves in the world, or among his people, there it is his Spirit that is at work. The Spirit is the divine energy. I. THE MISSION OF THE COMFORTER, John 1(5: 7-11. V. 7. We can scarcely lay too much stress on this passage, which is one of the high places of the Bible. As- surance was here given to the dis- ciples, and through them to us, that the blessings of the incarnation of Chri.it were not to be continued to his earthly life, but were to be continued to all his followers. There is to lx> I o bi eak in the communion of the soul with (»od. Two facts aro mentioned IP this ver.se: (1) The Spirit who re- turns is the comforter, or n'lvocate, one who defends people in timi- if sore trial, who comfvrta those in di tress, and who carries forward the wuik Uy- gun by JesuH while on earth. ('_' ) The return of the Spirit is to \ye the re- turn of his messenger whom he sends, but in another verso we are told that It is to be the actual return of Christ himself: "Z will come unto you." Christ is to fill tho heart and mind »f the believer, so that "to be in Christ" la e<iuivalent "to be in the Spirit." V. 8. The threefold mission tf the Comforter is now g^ven. These in- clude the most essential elements in the life of religion. V, 9, (1) Sin. The Spirit will rt>- veal to the world the great sin that was committed when Christ was re- jected. It will become increasingly clear that Christ is tho one hope of salvation, and that those who turn their back upon him are guilty of a great .sin. How true it is that no other religion, or remedy, has l)een found to satisfy the deep need of the soul, and, therefore, to turn from him is the greatest wrong men can commit V. 10. (2) Righteousness. There is no moral standard that can compare with that of Christ. His absolute purity and gfwdnes.s afe so wonderful that when ho is held forth we feel then our littleness, and realize that there is no righteou.sness like that which is in Christ. The .Spirit still carries on this work of convincing and convicting people of the righteousness of the Saviour. V. 11. (8) Judgment. Until Christ came the nrince of this world was able to make his standard prevail and in the world today it still holds sway, but when Christ came with his perfect goodness, and his now standards of righteousness, then the old estimates dropped. The Prince of the world lost his authority, and those who receive this Spirit of Christ realize that the standard by which they are to be judged, must be the life and teaching of Jesus. Thus in all these depart- ments of the soul the Spirit Is to be tho guide and inspiration of all that is true and pure. II. THE FKUIT OK THE SPIRIT, Itoman.s 8! 12-17, 2(>, 27. The same stress is laid upon tho work of the Spirit in the writings of St. Paul as in those of St. John. At times he seems to make the Spirit equivalent to Christ, though there is also a distinction. All the benefits that come Ut the Christian are the re- sult"! of the Spirit, and in this great chapter of Itomans we have a good evidence of this. We may speak of it as a chai>ter on the fn.its of the Winter Care of The Perennials All plants are hardy in their native! environment but since many of our! best materials have been introduced! from other climates, some kind of â-  winter protection is frequently nec- essary. The effects of winter cold alone do' not dcterniiiie their hardiness. .Soniol plants die when introduced liocause the humidity is too low, tho season too ' short for their maturity or the sun- ' light tdo strong during the summer i month.". Ferns, common in the wo<xl- j lots of southern Ontario, are hardy in ' semi-shade but live only a short time ir direct sunlight. The native pitcher : plants will live tlirough tho most kj- ! vero winters in their native habitat,' but they will soon dio if plante<l in any typo of soil other than that of ai peaty nature. In selecting plants for' tho garden, their ref|uirements should' be considered; and Conditions produc- ed that are as nearly natural as is possible. This will eliminate many, of tho troubles which occur in their' growth. Many rumnion herbacpov;s jjcrcn- , nials will not live through the winter, months without some tyi)o of protec- tion, which can be supplied by a ' mulch. This is a miiterial that acts as a non-conductor of h<'at. It pre-' vents the sun's rays from striking the soil and causing it to thaw at the l>e- ginning of warm weather. The ex- panding and contracting of water in the soil gradually pulls the plant loose. Such shallow roote<l plants as Achilles ptarmica are often forced from the soil during a period of freez- A Pet the Children Would Love Pruning Time Is at Hand in Every Garden DOGS BIT A PONY THAT LIVES IN THE PARLOR It was all In play afd-r the iiouy liud been Kivou to Mr~. Oushiii.;. North Bergen. .\.J., for a Christmas present and she made It a house pet. Gladys Sapp. 6. la holding Tiny Princess for the doctor. i the amount of snow fall. Plants Thrive ; the snowfall, the les.s the amount (,f iVIaking fiOUSe , mulch necessary. i Plants which go into the winter : with some foliage still on them, as the j heuchera, digitalis, campanula, etc., \ should have the foliage brought to- ! gether and held while the mulch is! f^hoiild not be discouraged. Nobody Summer and Fall Luxuriance of Flowers Follows Care- ful Use of Knife in January As we get Into the new •â- i^y we cannot help thinking about tho *â- ; "^ flfH t I prunlnK. and much of It can In- ,..)nn [ now within the next few weeks before I the sap begins to circulate. It is well 1 to bear In mind the general rule that j plants and shrubs, blooming in the ! spring, mu.st not be pruned until after ; flowering time. For example, tlio j Forsythia should not be touched until j after Us glorious display of sunshine j following the snow, lest we destroy I entirely that beauty. I The hardy hydrangea (hydrangea ; panlsculata grandlflora), on the other ' hand, which blooms late Into the full I and whh'h became so popular as to i bei'ome much overplanted, should bf) cut back almost to the main trunk not j later than the middle of February. It j can well he done at the time of the pruning of grape vines and before the sap starts. Many of the shrubs form their buds months In advance and consequently the cutting away of bloom-bearing branches removes their flowers. A re- markably fine lilac under my own win- dow was so mutilated a year ago by i shears in the hands of an Incompetent Those who experience difflculty in gardener that at flowering time we en- niaUing their plants grow luxuriantly . joyed only a single spray. , , , , . , . , , . , i Many .shrubs need to have onlv the ing and thawing in earlv spring. The I P'"'"!'' "â„¢""<' them. The leaves should , I'^s success with growmg things be-,„,,, ^^^^^ p,,^ g„j_ ^^^^ j,^^ ^^^^^ ^^ mulch does not keep the plants warm 1 "f,'^ covered, otherwise crown rot j cause he is lucky, and there Is "o order to let the full strength go to the as is frequently thought, hut keeps the soil at a more constant temper- ature. Snow is the best material obtain- able as a mulch but to depend \x\Ytr\ it alone is r.ot verv satisfactorv becau.se of the plant is liely to result. Plants j niy^^'^'ioi's recipe for making them; ,jg^, j,,.^^.^^ that hold their leaves from vear to! thrive. There are usually two chief j Clematis will stand rather vigoroui" year as Heuchera or yucca are win- reasons for failing with house pUmts, !,.„„,„„ ^^^^ January to' March tered more s-uccessfully on the frame and the person who knows these or they can he grown close together <'au.<es and obviates them will have and the frame ijuilt over them. Mulch-' ""-'s difliculty in making them grow^ it often <li.^app<^fs from the ground '''.'« ,"/ the plants in the frame is de- as they should. sirable. This type of structure as-l The causes are subjecting them to Honeysuckles also, excepting the early spring flowering type, can be trimmed at the same time as can the Indian currant, Japaueso quince and Kerria japouica. Phila'cdphus (the Mock Orange) can be pruned in the in early spring when it is most ncede<l. , . \t is a very poor condi.ctor of heat,!""'*'' "'"ainage of water and freedom too much water and loo high teniper- and if the' surface does not become 1 '"'''"." '^"^f?''*! "^ ^*^^ ^un in early | ature. The plants should bo given [ early .season; the Rose of Sharon; tho crusted, air circulation will l>e per- ! ff'""*^- /"'^ ";•"â- " Pâ„¢ven a satisfao-all the water they demand, hut no ! gnowberry, whoso fruit has now dis- mitted. Tho more Lose the mulch '. ^'""y. ""''h'>d where others have failed, j more. Kx.tessive moisture from day | appeared, and the Spiraeas in the sum- remains during the winter, and the::''''"*^ plantin ' of bienniaLs in beds; to day makes them water-logged. The mer blooming varieties can be thinned poorer its heat conductivitv, the bet-"/' '""''• dMirable than la 1 planting reason is that it forces most of tbe „„t in the winter, t..r it protects the plant. Kresh straw j '''"*^"''"-''. 'hose having pro.luccd flow- air out of tho soil, so that the roots that flowered may be cut back. when the .shoots or strawy manure i.re tho be.-^t ma-^ *;" .'""'''"P l*^*" ^•"""''"t .vea- will have terials available in most localities, i ''"''^ t^y =^I""'"*f- Well-rotted manure, finelv ground! PROTECTION OF ROSES. I receive insuflicient ventilation. There are three simple tests by In all kinds of pruning, however, care should he taken to avoid sharp, which a person may ascertain whether I straightcut lines, giving a tailormade peat and leaf mold are not recom- j Ko.ses may he divided into three, or not a plant requires more water. ] effect. Far better entirely to cut out mended. They pack around the plant, ' 'i'"»uP« according to the methods of | Tap the side of the pot with your j any very old stalks and allow the new cause i)oor aeration and become gmni ; winter protection. The {rroup which fingers or with a kalfe handle, and , branches to grow into more graceful conductors of heat. Leaves are good , includes hugonis, rugosa, wichuvianas, j it there is a hollow sound, tho plant I forms. if they do not become packed. This 'and hybrid perpetuals requires little is in need of a little water, examine j Barberry, particularly, should frequently happans and can l>e pre- ' or »<> protection. Nearly all of the | the soil in the pot. It the surfaC" is j vente<i by placing tree branches over ' hybrid teas freeze to the ground in a of a light color and has a tendency 1 the plants before the leaves are ap- ' '"oderately mild climate, but with a to crumble when pres.-,ed on. or if the 1 plied. Oak leaves are much better ; little protection at the crown, several i ground turns into a powdery form than maple or elm hecau.=o they fall ! live •> ids will survive until the fol-'when rubbed between the fingers, the .late and remain in a loose condition ' lo^^ing spring. This rose .'â- hould be plants need a little more water. The 'during the winter months. | cut buck severely in the spring and. third test is that of slipping the j time of year should cou.sult .some local ; Cool ashes serve as a good mulch ' thf.-e or four live buds left oi» each ^ plant, soil and all, out of the pot to | authority before venturing to Injur*} for some plants. Iris will do espe- branch of the plant The placing of, determine the condition of the con- 1 for an entire yearâ€" if not for all time be treated this way, to maintain its nat-' ural, graceful outline. Especialy as the profusion of berries comes well along toward the ends of the stems. Any one in doubt about the cutting of a particular shrub or tree at auy SIMPLE SPORTS STYMN(i The smart woman will choose .Style No. 24 <5 of sheor woolen to complete the chic of her Winter wardrobe, for it is a new sports typo much in evi- dence at all fashionable rendezvous, conservative enough for street and general wear. The jal)ot frill softens the perfectly simple bodice; a hip- band molds tho figure. Silk crepe in French blue tones in tweed pattern is delightful. Georgette crepe, crepe crepe Elizabeth, crepe satin, canton faille crepe, patterne<l and plain w(K)1 jer.sey and plain and printed rayon velvet are buitaldo, and extremely wearable fabrics to select. Pattern is designed in si'/x-s 10, 18, 20 years, ;«!, ;i8, 40 and 42 inches bust. Price 2()c in stamps or coin coin preferred). Wrap coin carefully. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. Write yiiur anic and address plain- ly, giving number and sixo of such patterns as you want. Enclose 20c !n stamps or coin ("oin preferred; wrap It carefully) for oai:h number and addre.ss your orde,- to Wilson Pattern Service, 73 West Adelaide St., To'-onto, Patterns sfnt by an early mail. Icially well if two or three inches of .soil around the ba.-^e of the plant to a tents. This method Is not very con- theni are applied. Corn stalks, where I height of eight to ten inches, l>efore! veuient, but it gives one a good idea there are no borers, tobacco stems, {the ground freezes; and a later ap- of the moisture of the material in ' or pine Ixjiighs are ideal because they plication of mulch of four to si.x inches ' tho pot. j remain loose and have a tendency to I of straw oi strawy manure will pro- â-  The best temperature for most jcatch and hold tho snow. Wood shav- j feet successfully the hybrid teas dur- house plants Is from 60 to 6.t degrees, ings are sometimes used, but aro not '"(T the spring months. | Tm, ^^ („(, ^.ool (o^ f],g family, but Climliers freciuently blister and the the plants can be kept In a "room canes are often killed back if they are which is used onlv occasionally. They allowed to remain exposed on the trel- 1 will thrive thero' better, amJ when lis. If the climate is severe enough they are blooming, the cool air will ito cause blistering, they should be. re- ' keep the flowers fresh much longer. â€" a specimen that otherwise might be a thin:4 of beauty and a joy forever. IS good as coarse straw if the latter can be obtained. The small pieces of wood that remain on the soil the fol- lowing year decay very slowly and may become ol>ectionable. ♦- "Should an airplane be referred to as 'she'?" asks an Inquiring subscrib- er. All except the mall planes. TIME TO APPLY THE MULCH No matter what kind of a mulch is u.«ed it should not be applied until tho ground is frozen. Herbaceous Perennials may be mulched earlier than .shrubs, but if the mulch is ap- plio<i too early the plants may con- tinue to grow late in the fall and injury will result as soon as the ground freezes. December is usually the proper time in central and south- ern Ontario, but if not done then can titiil be applied. PREPARATION FOR WINTER. It is advisable in garden jiractice to have a general cleanup in the fall. Cut the old flowering stalks from the plants and remove the leaf stalks and leaves that might be diseased. The loaves of Peonies carry over the bu<l rot and other diseases from one year to the next and should be removed before mulching. Many other plant diseases and insects can l)e partly con- trolled by removing and burning such rubbish. The mulch should be applied four to eight inches deep, depending on tho scverenoss of the winter and moved, laid flat upon the ground, and , However, it must be remembered ! covered with a straw mulch to a depth of six to eight inches or WTap- ped with burlap on the trellis. It is usually necessary to pin the canes to the ground with wire before the mulch is applied if the former method is used. Nitrogenous fertilizers should never be applied later in the season than .August loth. Such applications pi-o- mote strong vegetative growth late in tho season which does not become mn- turod before freezing weather occurs, and killing of the tips of the branches frequently results. PROTECTION' FROM RODENTS The delayed application of the mulch until after the ground is well frozen is a goo<l insurance against ir.ice anil rats. Even then they some- times build their .lests under tho mulch and often do considerable dam- age to tho plants. They may be easily controlled by placing poisoned bait under the mulch, drain treated with stychnine is eflfective but will kill birds and other unininls and for this reason should be placed out of their reach. that no plants grow luxuriantly un- less they get pure air and a certain amount of sunshine. -*-- He: Are you good at history? She: Indeed I am! I never for- get a date. MUSIC IN THE TOWE.^i Wiliile motorists of Orlando. I'la.. wait for the green "Go" light thej are entertained with a musical pro- gram fi-om four liuge ampliflors. 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