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} D got-5 i intannoru NEwsrerzn BIBLE STUDY CLUB. THE GAZETTE'S BRANCH. '~ atria}... ; v..\'-_,:;u ~.- '- ‘c‘ _}‘I-\‘-“‘ V - v 'J'ghea-fli é Prizes for Answers. The Gazette has secured the right to publish the International Sunday School Lesson questions by the Rev. Dr. Lin- Iscott, which have aroused so much in- terest elsewhere, and they will appear weekly. One of these questions each week is to be answered in writing, and upon these answers prizes will be award- ed. This paper is also authorized to farm a Local Newspaper Bible ‘Study Club for its readers, and guarantees to all who join and fulfil the conditions, that everything hereinpromised shall be iaithfully carried out. Persons may join the club at any time during the year, but must, ofeeourse, answer the ‘52 questions hereinafter ex- plained, to qualify for the prizes. it is, however, desirable that the questions be ans wered as the lessons are studied. The International Newspaper Bible Study Club, which had its origin last year at Brantl'ord, Ont., is [or the pur- pose of promoting, in an unfettered way among the masses, a wider study of the Bible, the baser truths of Christianity, and the. problems which enter into every man‘s life. it is composed of all those who join a-local club and take up the simple course outlined herein, barring only ordained clergymen. We have the sympathetic cooperation of the latter, but it is not considered [air to have them compete for the .prizes. Sunday School teachers, Bible class scholars, and church goers general] y may belong to this newsâ€" paper club, also non-churehgoers of all shades of opinion. All such are warmly invited to join and ‘ compete for the prizes. CONDITIONS 'OF THE CONTEST. 1. Each contestant, or his or her fam- ily, must be a paid-up subscriber to this paper during the-continuance ol’ the con- -1;est in order to qualify for membership -in the lutermitional Newspaper Bible Study Club andjthis Local Club. o 2. Each-contestant in this Local Club must answer each of the written ques- tions for 52 consecutive weeks, com- mencing for Sunday, July ‘llith, and the answers must all be in the possession of ‘this paper within two weeks after the ‘close of the contest. The sale that has truly been sensational. Every day a record breaker. Time has been too short to satisfy the eager buyers, hence the decision to eXâ€" tend the sale ten days longer, to August 15th . . . 3. Each question. must be answered separately, and the paper written on one side only. No answer-must exceed 200 words, and may be less. ~1f possible, write onlcttcr paper, size about 8.},- by 3.1 inches. ‘ 4. Each answer must have the name and address of the writer at the bottom of the answer, so it can be identified, given a number, registered, and then the name cut oil so the examiner may know it by number only. 5. Students should be careful to under- ‘stand the question before answering. To do this the lesson text must be read, and especially the verse or verses upon which the question is based. ' 6. The answers for this local club must be delii'ered at this office, and they will be collated at- the close of the con- test and forwarded to headquarters for independent examination by competent examiners. The prizes will then be awarded according to the highest num- ber of marks won by members of the international Newspaper Bible Study Club, and prizes which may be awarded to members of this Local Club will be 93-. ven out from this ollice. ' Tun rmzns. Many lines have entirely vanished. But new bar- gains are placed on sale daily. buying opporâ€" tunity that Will not likely occur again. Take ad- ' vantage of it. Watch for the new Bargains. Look through the store with care if you Wish to save dollars. First Seriesâ€"A gold medal to each of the first live contestants. Second Series ~â€"â€"A silver medal to each of the next five contestants. 1 Third Seriesâ€"A teacher's Biblerprice $5.50, to each of the next live contest- ants. Fourth Series.~-»The book, “ The Heart of Christianity," price $1.50, to each of the next thirty-live contestants. I Fifth Series.~-A developed mind, an 'exn'inded imagination, a richer exper- ience and a more profound knowledge of the Bible and of life, to all who take this course, whether winning any other prize or not. Each medal will be suitably engraved, giving the name of the winner and for what it is awarded, and in like manner each bible and book will be inscuibed. All who can write. and have ideas, are urged to take up these studies regard- less of the degree of their education, as the papers are not valued from an edu- cational or literary standpoint, but from the point of view of the cogeney of their reasoned ideas. Rev. Ilr. Linsroti’s Suggestive Ques- tions on the Sunday School Lesson for August 9th, 1‘308. David and Goliathul. Sam. xvii-3849- (lolden text-4:1 the Lord put I my trust. P‘. xi: 1. This lesson does not lend itself easily to a verse by verse dicnssion, hence the following questions are based upon the lesson story and its suggestions. Dons '1‘:ll". FATE OF A NATION nvuu l\[.\'l‘l-lRl'.\l.l.Y nurnxn UPON 0.\'I-: MAN, ACCORDING TO THE TEACHING or HISTORY ? (This question is to be answered in writ- ing by members of the club.) Was David's conquest of Goliath natu- ral or supernatural ? Could God just as easily have penl‘orm ed this feat with a man who had had no previous experience with a sling '2 Did God have in view this event- of the shying of Goliath. in David's previous training with sling and stone ? Does God always arrange to give his children a suitable present training for the work which he has in store for them in the future ? Does God always provide a way by which every enemy or barrier, to the ac- conplishment of our life's work can be vanquished P l l May a strong man, in the long run, who has espoused a cause opposed to God, sometimes be successful ? Napoleon said that Providence was always on the side of the heavxest bat- talions. Is this always or ever true ? What was David's view about (.306. always being on the side of the heaviest battalions ? See verses 4547; PS. 111v : 5-8 ; Ps. xxxiii : 16; Zec. iv : 6. Can a weak man on God’s side be de- feated ? What are the forces with which God will conquer the world and overthrow sin? I. Cor. i 2 17â€"3233; liatt. Xi; 25. , enemies or 61:71., Why is it that science, literature, painting, music, eloquence and war can- not subdue the world and overthrow sin? What is the greatest force in the world with which to overcome every evil influence? Is it always right or wine to follow David's method of fighting, or that of any other good and successful man ? Is it ever right to discard scientific methods for simpler ones. How may we be always sure as to the weapons we should use in overcoming Is any person ever vanquished who really fights in the name of God ? What are the greatest giants we have to fight who oppose our personal pro- gress ? - What are the greatest giants which oppose social progress '2 What are the greatest giants in the way bf winning the world for Christ ? Lemon for Sunda , August 16th, 1998 â€"~Saul tries to kill {)avid. I. Sam. xvni : 6-16. M Terrill Bros.’ Gigantic Sale has been extended ten days, to August 15th. Mr. John McGee, of Cmemee, caught a 36 pound maskinonge at Burleigh Falls last week. . ‘ Dr. P. Palmer Burrows, of Lindsay, died very suddenly on Friday evening of last week. He was (37 years old. The people of Chomong intend running an excursion on the first week in Sep- tember to Orillia and across to Rama. on the first day, then the next day to Georgina Island. Mr. Donald McEachern. of Islay, one of the oldest residents of Fenelon town- ship, died on Thursday of last week. He was in his 94th year and had resided on his farm near Inlay since 1841. He was a native: of the. Isle of Islay, Scotland.