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iNinaMoNAL T SfllMSCnOOLi LESSON (By S. C. SELLERS, Director of Evening { t Department, The Moody Bible Institute, . Chlcatfb.) LESSON FOR JULY 12 i GREATNESS THROUGH SERVICE. LESSON TEXT?Mark 10:32-46. GOLDEN TEXT?"The Son of men alio came i.ot to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give bis life & ransom for many." Mark 10:46. This is a time in the life of our Lord that vibrates with interest aa we rapidly approach his laet tragid week upon earth. At the beginning of hlB Perean ministiy (Luke 9:51) we , read that Jesus "steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem." Now that | Journey is nearly ended. He had i reached a place near Jericho. Know- 1 ing the antipathy of the rulers, those who Journeyed with Jesus were J "amazed," and some as they followed hint on this Journey were "afraid" j (v. 32). Jesus, therefore, and for a third time, plainly telle his disciples what is about to take place in Jeru- I salem. The contrast of self is the dlstiu- I gulshlng feature of the lesson of j the self-seeking disciples over against ; the Belf-renounclng Master. Assurance of FaHh. I. The Self-seeking Disciples, vv. 3241. As JesuB clearly Bpoke to those who In amazement followed him he told of his condemnation and deliverance to the Gentiles; his persecution, death and resurrection (vv. 32-34). It was then that James and John presented their request. Matthew tells us (20:20) that they made it through their mother. It was an Ignorant request, for they knew not what it involved (v. 38), nor whose it wae to grant it (v. 40). He had spoken with great clearness about his suffering and death and immediately they ask a position in hlB glory. This may in m iL i uiluid uic ttDBuraiiLe 01 meir lauil in him, but it certainly Intimates that they did not comprehend the Buttering of which he had been Bpeaking. We need to remember, however, that they believed in that approaching hour of his glory. They deBired, though, to have an association with him in his power and authority, thus showing their mixture of selfishness, though Jesus seems to have Ignored it. Was tliis request Incited by the mother? Evidently not to a degree, for the Master addresses his reply to the disciples. In that reply he does say that to occupy such a position was denied them, or might be quite possible. ' What he does lay stress upon was what was involved and that this was not the time or place to lay emphasis. in this new kingdom, upon any other idea than that of equality. Jesus then clearly declared all that was involved lit his pathway of suffering and propounds his question, "Are ye able to drink the cup that 1 drink?" (v. 38). It was a heroic but ignorant answer they made, "We aro able." Their language reveals the character, however, of those who did enter into that fellowship with him which eventually led them to martyrdom. lie told them they should be baptized into a strength to do and live this life of abandonment, but thut such a life could not command any preeminence on that account. Their re- ' quest was otherwise a correct one. In order to share with Christ in his glory we must share his cup and his baptism of shame and suffering; Bee 14:36; Matt. 26:39; John 18:11; 11 Tim. 3:12; Horn. 8:17; Matt. 16:24. James and John (v. 39) did not stop to measure the meuuing of their request. wanted Placet of Authority. II. The Self-renouncing Master, w. 41-45. In answer to the indication (v. 41) of the other ten dlHciples Jesus without any manifeet impatience culls the disciples "unto him" and sets before them their absolute equality, and yet at the same time a way of exultation. v. 43. Jesus is ever calling us "unto him," for he desires to le ?l us out of lives of selfishness into those of fulness and service. These ten were not altogether without selfishness; they wanted the places of authority also. Once before, chapter <?: 33-36. this same controversy had arisen and was again manifested (Luke 22:24) and that, too, at a solemn occasion, as he announced his approaching death and instituted the Bupper. It was not till after Pentecost that it became possible for a disciple to write "in honor prefer one another," Kom. 4: 10, Phil. 2:3. This reply of Jesus to the indignation of the ten is a teaching by contrast and accurately describes the Gentile method of self-advancement. Over against it ho sets forth the method of the "3on of Mnn." Till this present day such are the methods of those who are of this world only. - In hie kingdom It is different, greatness is inverse ratio until we And the greatest is the one who serves most perfectly. In emphasizing this verse (v. 45) it is quite common to omit the last clause, "and to give his life a ransom for many." So to omit it is to neglect his work of redempx tlon and overly emphasizes the altruistic aspect of Christianity. Men are not saved by any such method. Jesus is the greatest example of & perfect servant because he did give his life. \+\ us also remember that tie gave that life sod that so net took H tKuk fcloi +*** M U ifefi" " ) SWALLOWS F1HST ~ FUGHT Y?im?'Mrdl? PirtnU Quid* and Courv el It on First Trip It Make*. x tninic we great event, tne nrst flight of the young, is near at hand. I go to dinner, and when I return and am about to enter the barn, the mother- swallow awwpe down toward me and calls, ."Sleet, sleet," which 1 take to be her way of saying, "Scat, teat," and 1 know something has happened. Looking up to the roof I see one of the young perched upon it a few inches from the lower edge. He looks scared and ill at ease. 1 rast a pebble above him and away he goes into the free air, his parents wheeling about him, and leading him on in an evident state of excitement. How well he uses his wings on that tirst flight, swooping and soaring with but little appearance of awkwardness or hesitation ! After a few moments he comes back to the barn roof and lights on the other side beyond by sight. During the afternoon the other three ventured out at intervals and flew about the interior of the barn for some time before venturing outside, their parents Hying with them and cheering encouragingly. SILK ORIGINATED IN PERSIA Considered Fit Only for Women In Tlberiue' Time and Forbidden to Men. Wrought silk was brought from PerBia to Greece in 325 B. C. It was known in Rome at the time of Tiberius,, when the senate prohibited the use of plate of massive gold, and forbade men to debase themselves by wearing silk, fit only for women. Heliogabalus first wore a garment of silk in 220 A. D. Silk was at first of the same value with gold, weight for weight, and was believed to grow on trees. Silkworms were brought from India to Europe in the sixth century. Charlemagne sent OfTa, king of Mereia, a gift of two silk vests. The manufacture was encouraged by Roger, king of Sicily at Palermo, when the Sicilians not only bred the silkworms, but spun and wove the silk. The manufacture spread into Italy and Spain, and also into the south of France a little before the reitrn of Francis L. ahrmt 1S10? nn.l o - ? 7 ? Henrv propagated mulberry trow and silkworms throughout the kingdom about 1G00. In England silk mantles were worn by some women of the nobility at a ball at f^enilworth castle in 1'iBG. MAKES FOR PERFECT DISPLAY New Idea in Show Windows Seems to Be the Thing Merchants Have Long Been Seeking. A show window which renders objects on display as clearly visible as though there were no glass at all has recently been installed in one of the big New York department stores, savs Popular Mechanics Magazine in an illustrated article. The new "shadow-box" window eliminates all reflection and thus avoids the common and annoying fault in the ordinary display window which reflects sky, buildings, street traffic, etc., tnore brilliantly than it displays the merchandise the store offers for sale. The new type of window, which is patented is divided into an upper and lower light, the latter extending to a height well above the head of a very tall person, and each glass ia curved inward. The curve, which has been determined after careful 1 .1: 3i uuy wi u|/i itai inw^, uivniB tut? mva of light from the street, downward or upward at an angle at which the diverted light rays strike & black plate which absorbs them. KING NOT A REAL BUTCHEF ftulsr of 8axony Helping Unfortunati Tradesman Is Taken for One of His Subjects. The king of Saxony is a man ol democratic tastes, who likes nothing better than to be taken for one of hn own subjects. One hot afternoon when he was out riding, accoinpaniei by an attendant, he came, it is said upon a butcher who was trying to re pair the broken axle of his cart. Thi king at once offered his assistance and for over an hour the three men? l.: i A.i ?-i ii? ? ? mug, ouuner tmu auenuani? worked in silence beneath the blazing sun. When they had finished the butch er stared stolidly at the king for i moment. Then his faee lighted up a he thought that he saw the explana tion of the kindness, t "Oh," he said, "you also are t butcher?" i "IK" rmpLtmd tks klag ragrelfuttjr -;v tf^ vV':^' "V' p i ATKMLlN I Of the condition of the Saving* Bank of Fort Mill, located at Fort Mill, S. C., at the close of business June 30, 1914. RESOURCES. I.oans and Discounts $75 675 53 I Overdrafts 662 tt Furniture and Fixtures 2 552 49 Due from Hanks and Bankers 2 260 CO Currency 1240 00 Surer and other minor coift 866 30 fcTottd S83 2S7 44 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in S3.*. 000 00 Surplus Fund ; 17 POO 00 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid 1 817 21 Individual Deposit* subject to check 44 417 10 Cashier's Checks 28 10 Total $83 257 44 STATE op SOUTH CAROLINA. > County op York, i S!nBefore me came W. B. Meachum. Cashier of the above named lmnk. w ho. tieinif duly sworn, says tuni the above and foreirointr statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the tiooks of sail) bank. W. B. MEACHAM. Sworn to ami iiuU*critMHl liefotv nip. this 8th I ,lnv s.f I ..1.. lot I [ " ' ' " T. B. S PRATT. Notary Public. Correct?Attest J. II. MoMURKAY. I S. L. MKACHAM. - Directors. VS. It. MKACHAM Jr. I No. 0941. Report of the Condition of FIRST NATIONAL BANK At Fort Mill, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business June 30, 1914. Resources: I .(Kins ami Discounts $!M> >if?9 :tl 0 vol draft s. secured ami unsecured 196 91" U. S. t*>nds to secure circulation 26 kki iio Premiums on 11. S. bonds 212 49 llankinir house. Furniture and Fixtures 2 fittl 00 Due from National Hanks (not reserve agents) 11 t:t(> 62 1 Due front approved Reserve Atrents I 114 05 | Checks and other Cosh Items. 9 14 | Notes of other National Hanks. 1 000 (Ml Fractional Patter Currency. Nickels and i Cents Mo (St Lawful Money Reserve in 1k?nk. viz: Specie $4 :too pit Uwtl-trndcr notes ... 800 00 100 on Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (."> tier cent, of circulation) ... 1 250 (Ml Total .. $142260 06 Liabilities: j Capital Stock paid in . . $25 000(10 ; Surplus fund ... 1 1.1m oil Undivided Profits, less Kxpenses and Taxes paid .. . 856 68 N'st onal Hunk Notes outstanding 26(MMXM1 Dividends Unpaid ... 100000 individual deposits subject to check | $7626608 Demand cenilicales of deposit 7 644 84 Cashier's checks outstanding 6 002 Oil 99 822 47 , Total . $142 260 06 ! State of South Carolina. County of York. s.s. I. T. It. Spruit. Cashier of the a hove- named h ink. do solemnly swear that the above statement 1 is true to the best of my knowledge and lielief. T. H. SI'RA'IT. Cashier. i - ........... ...... * i" wimr lue nils rill i lay of July. 1914. W. B. MEACIIAM. Notary I'ublio. I Correct?Attest: W. II. ARDREY I J. R. MI1.1.S Directors. 1.. A. HARRIS 1 J- Harry Foster, ! ATTORNEY AT I.AW. Rock Hill, - - - S. C. York County Fair October 14, IS, 1 <>. Aeroplane Flights Daily. New Fair Grounds. Horse Races, Biger Premiums. Get livestock and Farm exhibits ready. ^5g^g5a5g5ag.ESEsk5a55ra5c | jjj | Have you I "Rock H I Eg Cakes, Jell nj Fresh and Fine, ' |j from t i | Phone 116, fo J PARKS GR ' IKI K. S. PAh ! I Husky Chii thr hi* profit* Wrakling* ??* worth amiI ? 'on will grow tka best lot of rhicl Baby Chi< > for the finl three weeks. After that I Poultry R? I to the rr(ulM ration anil watch thi * "Your money back If a Chirk Food in boxes and hag*. 25c Regulator. 25c. 50c. SI.00. 25100-page poultry hook F Get Pram Profit-sharini t ; For 5We by MrElhar.e % Th<> ?tt&*aJUL Store THE BEST Are made up from prescriptions picked from thousands furnished by the best druggists in the United States. They are safe i remedies containing no habit-! forming drugs and arc designed for all common ailments that j frequent every household which are considered not serious enough for a physician's attention. There is a remedy for every | complaint and there is a printed guarantee on every package to 1 give satisfaction or money is refunded. ARDREY'S DRUG STORE. Particular Mechanics are always pleased when they go on a job to find that the Lumber to be used came from our | Lumber Yard. It makes work easier if good material is used, and the work is better, too. Let us figure with you on your next bill. Fort Mill Lumber Company, |1785 1914 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. S0U1H CAROLINA S OLDEST COLLI(X l:'.(?th Year begins September 25th. Entrance examinations at all the County Seats Friday. July :>d. ft a. m. Full four-year courses lead to the 15. A. and B. S. degrees. A two-year premet heal course is given. A Free Tuition Scholarship is :is, signed to each county of the State. Spacious buildings and Athletic | Grouuils, well equipped laboratories, | unexcelled Library Facilities. Expenses reasonable. For terma aiuj ' catalogue, address HARBISON RANDOLPH, President. RUB-MY-TISM Will cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Headaches. Cramps, Colic : Sprains, Bruises. Cuta, Burns.Old Sores. Tetter. Ring-Worm. Eczema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used internally or externally. 25c ' PM'Q IS THE ONLY GENUINE aksica salve StasaBgCTsasaBaS^msmEn i tried our | ilnl ill" Bread 1 a y Rolls, Etc? g | , and almost hot | he oven. S r a trial order. jjl OGERYCO. 1 iKS. Manaver. Ill jtEgggs^sgggggsgsasgSBsatj cks Pay 1 leffl. Try our wav li you ertr owned. T Jl igulator I?* 'r**> y A Co.; Mills & Younp Co. wSl Hk ? '' We are distributers of Blanke's Pure and Delicious I India Tea. With each package we give one Measuring Spoon, which makes two glasses. Fresh Vegetables on hand at all times. JONES, the grocer. Phones 14 and 8. ^ / i Dodson's i Livertone f ; New Supply Just Received. ; | Get It While It's Fresh. r + Parks Drug Company, r The Dike Store. iL_. .1 i j | A Bank Book Will Lighten POOK cash in the Saving Bank ^ safety. Thieves don't I I steal bank hooks; and if I \l\V\ f|ro destroys one you lose I \\\\ nothing. Open an ac- I \ \ count today and you will J \ sleep easier tonight and I L |; Savings Bank of Fort Mill, W. B. MF.ACHAM. Prisident W. B. NFACHAM. Jr. Cashier !? <>> "Cleanliness is Next to Godlinesst + There is a great clean-up movement passing over the en- +> , ^ # # tire countrv. Civic Leagues. Women's Clubs, and other or 4 < .7 gani/ations are pleading for a Clean-Up and Paint-Up Cam- * paigti. Another fight is being made for the extermination * j ^ of tlies and other germ-carrying insects. ^ j Join in the Clean-Up Campaign * ? T You can aid in building a city-beautiful bv first making % your home beautiful. We can all you by supplying the ^ + Housecleaning Paints. Disinfectants. Germicides, Etc. Also + Paints, Wall Finishes, Furniture Polish, Etc. V T Health protection is another important factor in favor of t" a clean up movement. ?? <9* ** Massey's Drug Store. "Get It at Massey's?There's a Reason." : -A A A ^ A ^ ^ He < icvj the RcuSon. t When Packing China. "What niak-'K an I3n,;liuhimt i woai *'et a ,iumb?'r ol stout boxes, one a monocle'.* Wi?!l," replied Piute ^"'nK in the other, ami a Qu<inlit\ of l'ete, "I hrvo been told that diplomacy L'*ce'?lor. Put but .t few pieces in is something Ilk.- a poker came ' t,ac^ b?x ?tiU embed vheste in the wraponce tiui;.;hi 3ji ICnglUhm.ui to plaj h'ui materlul I'lsce each box Inside poker, iind bellevu me, -on. there'c une larger one, ami puck tightly nothing like -t monocle to pr.'vent a each one. so that they are well man's facial expression from ^ll|> outside box may then p4ug "?'Wash fag tun ilUi 1 seat saf?ly uii its way.