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i, International Lessons.
FOURTH QUARTER—LESSON X. —DEC. 8.
THE CROSS—Lukexxiii: 33-48.
Golden Text. —God forbid that I
6hould glory, save in the cross of our
Lord Jesus Christ.—Gal vi.: 14.
Notes. —After the Lord’s Supper,
followed the prophecy of Peter’s de
nial, the agony in the garden of Geth
semane, the betrayal and arrest of
Jesus, his arraignment before Caia
phas and the council, the denial of
Peter. The next day, Friday, he was
sent bound to Pontius Pilate. At
this time Judas repented and hanged
himself. Pilate sent him to Herod,
who returned him to Pilate, who per
mitted him to be led away to the
place of crucifixion. Time, Friday,
April 6, A. D. 30, 9 A. M. to 3 P. M.
Tiberius Ctesar, Emperor of Rome;
Pontius Pilate, Procurator of Judea;
Herod Antipas, Tetrareh of Galilee.
All the Evangelists mention this
event. Peculiar to Luke is the men
tion of the weeping women, Christ’s
prayer for his enemies, the penitence
of one of the malefactors, and the
commending of the spirit to tho Fa
ther.
1. The Cross. —The Jews never put
their condemned criminals to death
by crucifixion. The Greeks, Romans.
Egyptians and some other nations did
this. It was a most painful and lin
gering mode of death. Slaves and
foreigners only were put to death in
this way by the Romans, hence the
greatest disgrace possible was attach
ed to this kind of punishment. The
bod}’ was supported by nails in tho
hands, and by either binding or nail
ing tho feet to tho cross. Tho feet
were very near the ground, the cross
being seven to eight feet high, and not
so high as indicated by the pictures rep
resenting the crucifixion. Heath was
often hastened by a spear thrust in
the side.
2. Malefactors. —These wen* either
highway robbers, as the original in
dicates, or perhaps guerrilla Jews,
who had never submitted to the mil
itary goventment of the Romans.
They may have belonged to the band
of Barabbas, who had just been re
leased by a vote of the people. The
crucifixion of the Saviour between
two malefactors was a fulfillment of
Isa. lxiii.: 12, and he was numbered with
the transgressors.
3 The soldiers also mocked him. —And j
so did the rulers. T,hey sgjgmsed this,!
would be the last o this person call
ed Jesus. Although he had saved
others, and ever. rased some from the
dead, yet he was net a dangerous sort
of person, and the} could have a little
mirth over him new. How indignant
the average Christian becomes when
he thinks of th? one-sided trial, and
the conduct of tho soldiers, and tho
jeers and mockery ; and yet with all
his indignation, he is crucifying the
Lord daily, by his wilful and persist
ent wickedness. When we give way
to anger, malice, covetousness, drunk
enness or any other sin, we become as
bad as the rulers or soldiers who pub
licly mocked the Saviour. The vine
gar was not given in mockery. This
was a sour, cheap sort of wine used
by the common soldiers. There was
perhaps a vessel of it nearby for their
use on this occasion. In a taunting
way one of the malefactors said : “ If
thou be the Christ, save thyself
and us.” This petition was without
faith, and consequently unnoticed.
The other rebuked him, and bore tes
timony to the innocency of Jesus, and
then he uttered his simple, earnest
prayer, which at once brought par
don and salvation. In thy kingdom
would be a better translation than
into thy kingdom. The penitent, being
no doubt a Jew, was looking forward
to the personal reign of the Messiah
foretold by prophecy. Whatever may
have been his meaning, his prayer
received an immediate answer.
4. Heath-Bed Repentance. —This
penitent malefactor stands forth the
only recorded instance of salvation
coming in the very hour of death.
It seems to be given to teach us that
while there is life there is hope, and
that the blood of the Saviour is suffi
cient for all. Only one case of this
kind is recorded in the Bible to warn
us of the great danger in putting off
the day of salvation. One sinner may
be saved in the very article of death,
while ninety-nine others would lack
that penitence and faith necessary to
secure the offered pardon.
5. The Bareness. —Science has
tried to explain the phenomenon that
took place at the crucifixion on natu
ral laws, but has failed. Infidels de
ny the statements of the Evangelists,
and say the belief in such stories is
absurd. Faith accepts the statements
given by the four writers in the New
Testament of miraculous manifesta
lo tions of the Bivinity of the Saviour.
His birth was heralded by the ap
. ’ -arance of a bright star; his death
r<i ,s att ended J y the darkening of the
( and the quaking of the earth.
SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.
“ Glory to God in the highest, and on
earth peace, good will toward men,”
was the song of the angels at his birth ;
at his death darkness covered the
earth, the dead arose from their
graves, and the vail of the temple was
rent. It is not recorded what dirge
these same angels sung during the
the crucifixion.
6. The Rending of the Vail.—
This vail separated the Holy of Ho
lies from the other part of the temple.
In this was the Ark of the Coveuaut
and the mercy seat. None but the
High Priest could enter here, and he
could do so only once a year, when he
made atonement for the transgressions
of all the people. The rending of it
signified that tho great sacrifice had
now been made for the sins of tho
whole world, and that all have con
stant access to the Holy of Holies
through Jesus, our High Priest.
Christian World.
20,000 Israelites have been converted
in London to tho Christian faith un
der the labors of the London Society
for promoting Christianity among
the Jews. The Society was organized
in 1809.
The Newfoundland Conference of
the Methodist Church of Canada has
recently established a mission among
the people of the Labrador coast, who
are comparatively destitute of reli
gious privileges.
Rev. Solomon Cosby sailed from
New York on the 9th inst., in the
United States mail steamer Wyo
ming, for Liverpool. He goes out as
missionary of the Convention of the
colored Baptists of Virginia, to Africa.
He will remain for awhile at Lagos,
West Coast Africa. Previous to his
departure from Richmond, very inter
esting farewell services were held at
the Richmond Institute, of which
school Mr. Cosby was a recent grad
uate.
What a humiliating fact that the
Old City Road Chapel, London, the
cradle of Methodism, should bo em
barrassed by debt! For several years
the amount has been gradually decreas
ing, but still a heavy incubus re
mains. An organized attack has been
made, at last, to rid the memorable
sanctuary of this haunting mischief.
As the centre ofsuch wmnderful, world
wide spiritual influence, it is to be
hoped by*.•' y Methodist th£i v the
ilor&iT Olfapci, containing V J o’nn
Wesley’s old pulpit, shall be no longer
desecrated by a mortgage.
Massacre of Protestants in Mex
ico.—The Methodist Mission at Atza
lia, near Puebla, Mexico, was lately
attacked by a Romanist mob, who
massacred in cold blood twenty-six
of its members. In Puebla, also, the
Catholics, inflamed by incendiary
publications, assailed the Mission
House, but were there dispersed by
troops. President Hiaz’s aid was
promptly invoked and as promptly
received, with an expression of his
deep regret at the outrages. But
whether he is willing or able to punish
the perpetrators the reports do not
say. The whole story is of a piece
with tho shameful persecutions in
Spain which we reported somo weeks
since.
A few weeks since a camp meeting
was held in the Creek Nation, Indian
Territory, lasting several days. The
meeting was attended by many Choc
taws. At the close of the meeting
the Indians placed themselves in two
lines facing each other, and the Choc
taws in their own language sang
some of their sweetest hymns. Then
each passed down the opposite line,
and earnestly shook the hands of the
Creeks. Then the Creeks repeated
the ceremony, singing in their Mus
cogee language, and shaking the hands
of the Choctaw worshipers, wished
them Godspeed, and then filed off to
their respective nations and homes.
This would indicate that the Indians
conduct a camp-meeting on the right
principle.
A Liberal Protestant Movement
is on foot in Germany, a conference
having been held in Hildesheim early
in October, at which sixty delegates
from all parts of the Empire were
present. The National Hanoverian
Consistory (orthodox Lutheran) re
fused to allow the conference a church
for the opening service, which, there
fore, was held in a large hall. In the
formulated statement of its views the
conference declares that the creeds
and confessions of the church are out
of date and are not obligatory stand
ards for the faith of the present
age; that Protestant Synods have no
right to establish a compulsory con
fession ; that the liberty of preaching
is inviolable : that teachers are not to
besubjected to ecclesiastical oversight;
that all schools and parties should be
placed on equal footing, and that con
gregations should have the unrestrict
ed l ight of chosing their own minister.
J. C. H. CLAUSSEN,
WHOLESALE STEAM, BISCUIT AND CAKE
BAKERY. Wholesale Flour House, Corn
Pearl Grist and Flour Mills.
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10 Market Street,
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INDUSTRIALEXHIBITION
riIHE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH
-L CAROLINA has determined to hold,
AT MILITARY HALL,
Charleston, S. C.,
During the second week in December,
AN AGRICULTURAL,
MECHANICAL, AND
INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION,
Such as was formerly given by the South Caroli
na Institute.
Liberal Premiums will bo awarded for every
description of HUSBANDRY, MANUFACTUR
ING, MACHINERY, AND WORKS OF ART.
Every effort will be made on the part of the So
ciety to make this Exhibition a success.
Steam power will be provided to work Machinery,
and arrangementts will be made to display all
Exhibits to tho best advantage.
THE LADIES
Arc especially invited to contribute specimens of
their taste, and thus add to the beauty of the
display.
All persons desiring space for articles for exhi
bition, should communicate as soon as possible
with the Secretary, and he will furnish
List of Premiums, Rules and Regulations, which
will be mailed, postage paid. Any further infor
mation can be obtained by addressing
E. L. ItOCIIE, Secretary
Agricultural Society of South Carolina,
Oct26-6fc Charleston, S. C.
S.B. THOMAS, Agt.
WINDOW SHADES,
LACE CURTAINS,
CORNICES, AND
UPHOLSTERING GOODS.
Window Shades from SI.OO to $5.00 each,
put up.
Wall Paper 25 cents per double roll.
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Nov. 9-ly-e. o. w.
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WILLIAMSTON “FEMALE COLLEGE,
WIULIAMSTON, S. C.
The second section begins Monday,
September 9. New pupils classified then, as
well as at the opening. Fall Session closes De
cember 20. ,i
Nates, for the Fifteen Weeks : Board, $45.00 ;
. Li. -;‘ T ANARUS, .VI t.-X. VIJ-.;. 1 . V-'u-W,
$15.00.'
No extra charge for Latin, Calisthenics, Kin
dergarten, or Health-Lift.
Though not under the earo of any Conference,
Presbytery or Association, and depending solely
on its own merits, the Institution has enjoyed
quite a flattering prosperity, having had during
last Spring Session more boarding pupils than
any other Fernalo Clolege in South Carolina.
For Catalogue, address
Kbv. S. LANDER, President.
August 20-tf
CHEAP COOKING SHQVES,
TIN WARES,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
Send for Circulars and Price Lists.
WM. SHEPHERD & CO.,
29 Ilayne and 62 Market Streets,
Nov 16 3m CHARLESTON, S. C.
STOVES!STOVES!STOVES!
Having purchased for cash, a large and
well selected Stock of Cooking and Heating
STOVES AND RANGES,
I am enabled to sell at
VERY LOW PRICES.
Parties wishing to purchase, will find it to
their advantage to call and examine my
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
RICHARD J MORRIS,
118 King street.
Send for Illustrated Catalogue and
Price list.
August 6-4
CARPET WAREHOUSE
JOHN CORBETT,
237 KING STREET.
TO MAKE ROOM FOR FALL STOCK,
which will be complete in every department,
lam offering at Reduced Prices, for the balance
of the Summer Season, the following Goods, viz.:
INGRAINS, 3 PLY TAPESTRY
AND BODY BRUSSELS,
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN OIL CLOTHS,
TABLE OIL CLOTH,
CANTON MATTINGS.
COCOA MATTINGS, PLAIN AND STRIPED,
DOOR MATS, CRUMB CLOTHS,
AND HEARTH RUGS.
Also, a fine line of
WINDOW SHADES.
All orders promptly attended to.
August 20-to Nov 23
PRICK REDUCED.
THE WOVEN WIRE MATTRESS.
The Best Sleeping Arrangement in the World.
The Standard Spring Bed of the United States.
CLEAN! COMFORTABLE! IS GOOD FOR A
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FURNITURE W AREROOMS,
175, 177 AND 179 KING STREET,
Corner of Clifford, CHARLESTON, S. C.
Nov. 2-3 mo
rjIHE LARGEST STOCK. TO SELECT
FROM IN THE SOUTHERN STATES!
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Samples sent free on application.
ORDERS FROM THE COUNTRY EXECUTED
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personally selected. Auy good# not satisfactory
will be exchanged.
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WE RESPECTFULLY DIRECT THE ATTEN
TION of the readers of the Southern Christian Ad
vocate to our immense stock of
DRY GOODS.
NOTIONS,
FANCY ARTICLES,
KID GLOVES,
SHAWLS, CLOAKS,
HOSIERY, and
STANDARD HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
All of which have been selected with care and judg
ment. in our own and European markets, curing the
past summer. We are iu a position to offer induce
ments which
CANNOT BE SURPASSED.
Our Dress Goods Department embraces the lead
ing styles in
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC GOODS.
We are offering a line of
LYONS’ BLACK CACHEMIRE SILKS,
Of Audras’ manufacture, very much under value.
Auy lady wanting a handsome, rich Black Silk,
at a moderate price, will secure it by buying from us.
“ PALMETTO BRAND”
BLACK CASHMERES,
BLACK ALPACAS, Ac.,
our own importation.
In quality, color and finish, we guarantee these
goods to be of the best value in the market.
We have all the leading and desirable makes of
DOMESTIC GOODS, at the lowest market rates.
Direct from Chaumont, Paris, first importation this
season, of Messrs. Trefousse A t ie's celebrated
(Black) KID GLOVES (Colored)
NEW FALL CLOAKS, DOLMANS,
AND WINTER WRAPS.
Latest Novelties, all prices, from 83.30 to 850.
Inspection solicited. Address the Firm,
McLOY, KICK & CO.
Wholesale and Retail Warehousemen,
270 KING ST„ COR. BASEL, CHARLESTON, S. C.
140 CHURCH ST., NEW YORK.
Established. 1854.
To Nov. 23
COOKERY BOOK.
CAROLINA HOUSEWIFE—BY MISS RUT
LEDGE.- -The old stand by and highest au
thority on Cookery, as adapted to the tastos and
gardens of the South; contains the most practical
recipes, and of ingredients, whieh are within the
reach of the housewife of the South.
Per mail, post paid, on receipt of sl.
WALKER, EVANS & COGSWELL,
October 12 Charleston, S. C.
FASHIONABLE HAT EMPORIUM.
E. J. WHITE,
DEALER IN
HATS. CAPS, FURS, UMBRELLAS, Etc.
269 KING STREET,
Opposite Hasel,
CAkfcLE&TOE. E. G.
Umbrellas Made and Repaired to Order.
REPRESENTED BY WALTER STEELE.
August 6-4 mo
HOLMES, CALDEE & CO.
Importers and Dealers in
White Leads, Paints,
OILS, GLASS,
Varnishes and Brushes,
AGENTS FOR
Leather and Rubber Belting,
Union and Atlantic Leads,
And Averill’s Chemical Paints.
Special attention given to Burning Oils,
of which wo offer our Non-Explosive Fire
Proof, full 150° fire teat, and specially
adapted for family use. Sold in quantities
to suit.
Prices for any of the above Goods will bo
furnished on application.
HOLMES, OALDER & CO.,
No. 203 East Bay,
Charleston, S. C.
August 6-4 mo
COAL! COAL! COAL!
ON HAND AND TO ARRIVE, 4,000 TONS SU
PERIOR
RED ASH COAL,
all sizes.
ALSO,
OAK AND PINE WOOD,
sawed to order and delivered at lowest prices.
WM. JOHNSON A CO.,
Coal Dealers,
October 5-3 mo East End Laurens street.
lEerrisonts
DRY GOOES STORE,
88 HASEL STREET 88
(NEAR KING)
Having removed to this Commodious Build
ing, will keep a
GENERAL STOCK OF
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS!
Oct 19-3 mo
DR. H. BAER,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGIST
131 MEETING STREET,
CHAKLESTON, S. C.
T HAVE IN STOCK A FULL ASSORTMENT
A- of everything that appertains to a well ap
pointed Drug Store. I receive fresh goods by
every steamer, and my customers may l’eel assured
that they will receive none but the best goods. I
have all the New Remedies, whether Drugs,
Chemicals, or Patent Medicinos, and as I buy
largely, and to the best advantage, I can afford to
sell at low figures. I shall be pleased to see
any of my frionds, when they come to the city,
ami to have their orders by mail at all times.
And they may rest satisfied that they will be
served with promptness, and charged not a cent
more than necessary. Only give me a trial.
I make the best
YEAST OR BAKING POWDER
to be fouud anywhere, and retail it at 40 cents per
pound. In larger quantities, the price is lower.
I sell the best
ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER
at 35 cents a bottle, (four ounces); a smaller bottle
for 25 cents.
BAER’S COUGH MIXTURE
at 20 cents a bottle, or 50 conts for a large.
BAER’S DIARRHCEA DROPS
or Anti-Cholera Mixture, one of the best end
surest remedies known. Try it. Price 25 and 50
cents, according to the size of tho bottle.
BAER’S LIVER BITTERS
is an excellent Tonic and Appetizer. Price 5 0
cents a bottle.
German Soothing Cordial
for children teething, is a favorite remedy. The
testimony of many of our best physicians has
pronounced this Cordial as tho be&t of tho numer
ous claimants for public favor. There is no Ano
dyne, and no injurious drug of any kind, used in
its preparation. Mothers may give it with perfect
safety, and with the most satisfactory results.
Price, 25 cents a bottle, or five bottles for one dol
lar. Price lower for larger quantities.
Baer’s Vegetable Liver Pills
are an excellent Cathartic ; may be recommended
for Headache, Dyspepsia, Constipation, etc., etc.
Baer’s Worm Confections
are pleasent, sure, and harmless. No difficulty in
making children take them. Prico 25 cents a
box; five boxes for One Dollar.
I am AGENT for the following :
W. R. WARNER Sc CO.’S SUGAR COATED PILLS.
FLUID EXTRACTS, ELIXIRS, etc., etc.. Ele
gant and perfectly reliable preparations. Semi for
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UNIVERSITY M EDIOTNES— send for Catalogue.
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SANDFoRD’S LIVER INVIGORATOR.
SIMMONS' LIVER REGULATOR—dry or prepared.
VAN DEUSEN’S WORM CONFECTIONS.
BUFFALO LITIIIA WA ! ERS—send for Pamphlet.
THOMPSON’S TOOTH SOAP.
BAKER’S COD LIVER OlL—pure.
FOUNTAIN SYRINGES—the genuine.
BAKER’S COD LIVER OIL AND LIMF.
WINE OF APOCYNUM—send for Pamphlet.
MOTHER NOBLE’S HEALING SYRUP—send for
Pamphlet.
BAKER’S COD LIVER OIL AND WILD CHERRY.
HUNYADI AND APOLLINARIS WATEKS-send
-for Pftißplilet. .
NATTAN’S CRYSTAL DISCOVERY FOR THE
HAlß—and many other preparations too numerous
to mention here.
Physicians and Drug Stores furnishod with entire
outfit of Drugs and Medicines, at the lowest prices.
I constantly receive fresh supplies of the following
Mineral Waters;
APOLLINARIS WATER.
HUNYADI JANOS.
FRI EDRICHSHALLER BITTER WATER.
VICHY WATER.
BUFFALO LITHIA WATER.
CONGRESS WATER.
GEYSER WATER.
SARATOGA '‘A” WATER.
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TROMMER’S EXTRACT OF MALT.
BEEF, WINE AND IRON.
VALENTINE'S MEA T JUICE.
LIEBIG’S BEEF EXTRACT.
These, and thousands of other articles, may al
ways be found fresh, and are to be had at reasonable
price*, at my Drug Store. 11. BAER.
September 28-ly
WOFFORD COLLEGE.
SPARTANBURG, SO. CA.
rpHB FIRST SESSION OF THE TWENTY-
I FIFTH Collegiate Year begins on Tuesday,
October 1, 1878. Tuition In College Classes, Sixty
four Dollars per year. Introductory Classes, Forty
four Dollars per year.
paculty:
Jas. H. Carlisle, A. M., LL. D., President and Pro
fessor of Mathematics.
David Duncan, A. M., Emeritus Professor of An
cient Languages.
Rev. Whitkfoord Smith, A. M., D. D., Professor of
English Literature.
Rev. W. W. Duncan, A.M., Professor of Moral and
Mental Science.
Daniel A. DuPbb, A. M., Professor of Natural Science.
Charles F. Smith, A. M., Professor of Ancient
Languages and German.
J. A. Gamewell, A. M., Assistant Professor in
charge of Introductory Classes.
Jas. H. Kirkland, A. M., Tutor in Languages.
CHARLES F. SMITH,
Secretary of Faculty.
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August 6 ___
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Elegant Passenger Accomodations.
Steamers—ClTY OF ATLANTA, CHAM
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JAMES ADGER & CO., Agents,
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Not. 2-3 mos
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Deck State Rooms for Cabin Passengers.
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Nov. 2-3 mo
Rural accountant, the old estab
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The best in use. Sent per mail on receipt of
price; Small size, $1; Large size, $1.50.
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October 12
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