Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
2006.08.29
Pubication Date:
1922/02
Object ID:
PA—0242
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Current Events in Our Community Life
BY D. J. RICHARDS
February 1922
A WORD of explanation is due our readers why the January SWORD was so late making its appearance; the principal reason being that the dynamo that runs the Intertype needed overhauling. We have little room for complaint, however, because this dynamo has given eight years of service with hardly any attention, but all machinery becomes defective in the course of time. We have received many letters from our readers inquiring the cause of delay, but it was unavoidable on our part. We appreciate the interest, however, as it indicates to us that THE SWORD is a vital matter with our readers; that when it fails to put in an appearance, they immediately want to know the reason why. Of course THE SWORD is vital; in fact, there is nothing so vital in the world today as the truths emanating from The Guiding Star Publishing House.
In our last issue we stated that this year we had planned to have an exhibit at home instead of at the County Fair, as has been our custom the last five years. From the interest already shown we know it is going to be a success. Two large banners strung across the road from the Art Hall announce "Welcome; Industrial and Art Exhibit, Feb. 10 to 25." The Art Hall, both inside and out, is undergoing a transformation and will present a festive appearance to the hundreds of people who will visit us the next two weeks. We believe this to be a momentous step in the history of the Koreshan movement, and the Cellular Cosmogony is going to be heralded far and wide. Many no doubt will hear of it for the first time, and some will likely come prepared to doubt, but will go away feeling like the friend who recently wrote to us, saying that he had been obliged to accept the Koreshan premise in spite of his own prejudice.
We will greet the opening day with a new edition of The Cellular Cosmogony. The subject matter is from the writings of KORESH, and is replete with the most remarkable knowledge ever given to the world. The time has arrived when people are demanding to know the truth and Koreshan Universology is forcing the issue. Exponents of the Copernican system have heretofore met Koreshan arguments by ignoring them, but that day has passed; from now on they are going to find it hard to satisfactorily explain their fallacious system, which has enthralled humanity since the fifteenth century, when Copernicus heralded his fallacious discovery to a benighted world.
The American Eagle, in its issue of February 9, contained an article pertaining to the Koreshan Exhibit, from which we quote the following: "The Hall, which is electrically lighted, contains a larger stage than any in Fort Myers, and is being put in the best condition for the event. A lot of new seats have been ordered, which it is hoped will arrive in time; but at any rate, sufficient seating will be provided to fill the house to its capacity, which will be required at the evening entertainments.
"It is planned to display the exhibits on shelves, tables, and in show cases around the sides of the room, leaving the larger portion of the floor space undisturbed for the seating arrangements. Across the road will be a typical hunter's camp, while nearby will be a commodious tent for farm and grove products. Among the exhibits will be a number of interesting relics and curios, shown for the first time in Florida, and including a book from Gen. Washington's library, a piece of Washington's first coffin (outer casket, of course. His remains were transferred to a new tomb about 1830); piece of Napoleon's coach lining (coach was captured on the battlefield of Waterloo and later exhibited in London); key of old Spanish cathedral, Eskimo and Indian curios, etc.
"The latest acquisition among the entertainment features is Dr. James Russel Price, formerly of Chicago, Ill. a lecturer and entertainer of note, who has toured the country on Chautauqua circuits from Maine to California. It was J. T. Trowbridge, the celebrated American author, who some years ago awarded Dr. Price a silver medal for his inimitable rendering of Trowbridge's poem entitled, 'Darius Green.' Darius, a country youth, was one of the original promoters of the flying game, and it is said that in this poem Trowbridge has in reality portrayed his own youthful experiences, wherein he tried to fly like the birds and came to grief in the attempt. It is expected that Dr. Price will be able to arrange his schedule so as to be with us most of the time during the exhibit at Estero.
"Other features of the evening entertainments will be music by the Koreshan Unity Orchestra, which is well worth a trip to Estero to hear; piano solos by Prof. Frank Schoedler (graduate of Leipsic Conservatory), besides other instrumental and vocal solos; one act plays, farces, and specialties. On Saturday the 18th will be the motion picture play, 'Kismet,' with Otis Skinner in the title role. Altogether, it is calculated that there will be a variety of high class features such as can be seen and heard only at reputable Chautauqua entertainments where admission price is charged. These entertainment features at Estero, however, will be entirely free to the public. Effort has been made to avoid entertainments on such nights as might conflict with attendance at the Lee County Fair, so please observe that the entertainments will be given only on the following nights: Feb. 10, 11, 13, 17, i8, 20, 21, 24, and 25. Exhibit is open from 11 a. m. to 10 p. m. Lunches may be purchased on the grounds, if desired."
In addition to the above, another innovation that will advertise our system 365 days in the year is the large sign of the Cellular Cosmogony, size 10x17 feet, that Brother Moses Weaver is painting. The sign is a little southwest of the Publishing House and is already attracting a great deal of attention.
We regret to announce that Mr. LeRoy Bubbett was called away owing to sickness in his family, but hopes to return to the Unity with his family as soon as conditions permit.
During the Pan American Exposition in 1901, some one asked the "sage of East Aurora" if he was going to exhibit at Buffalo. He replied that he was not, and asked why he should. The people were coming from the Exposition in crowds to see him and his place. We have awakened to a similar situation in starting something of our own here in Estero, and the opening day of our Industrial and Art Exhibit eclipsed our expectations. To begin with, the weather was all that one could wish, and by n o'clock, the appointed hour to open, the numerous articles for display were for the most part in their places.
Of course, we have been accustomed for years to receive winter visitors who came here specially to see our beautiful park, but many would drive by and not stop. Situated as we are along the Tamiami Trail, a branch of the Dixie Highway, a great many cars drive past Estero on their way to Bonita Springs, Naples, and other points south, and we attracted many such parties Friday, February 10. That the visitors were delighted with what they saw goes without saying.
The decorations of the Art Hall are exquisite; people immediately feel at ease, and are most. generous in expressing their approval of the way things have been arranged,— thanks to our decorating committee. To enumerate all that we have on display would take more space than is at our disposal, so we will confine ourselves to the most vital,—"The Cellular Cosmogony."
Our miniature model of the Hollow Globe is arranged on the south side of the Hall, and we were fortunate to have on hand some fine columns that were used by the Master in the Koreshan booth at the Pan American Exposition in 1901. Every article is exquisitely arranged, and that we are rousing interest in Koreshan Universology the future will amply demonstrate.
We would be justified in holding this Exhibit if only to celebrate the new edition of "The Cellular Cosmogony." The subject matter of this volume is practically all from the writings of KORESH, while in previous editions there were only a few pages written by him. We trust there will be an unprecedented demand for this new edition, owing to the fact that it was nearly all written by KORESH. Nothing in the world today can approach it for real knowledge.
Another innovation in this exhibition of ours is the display, in full view of every one who passes up and down our highway, of the Rectilineator, the only apparatus ever constructed to determine the contour of the earth's surface, which our Geodetic Staff positively demonstrated in the winter of 1896-97. To say that the Rectilineator is attracting attention goes without saying, and is quite convincing even to the most skeptical. Much could be said concerning this instrument, but complete data can be found in "The Cellular Cosmogony."
Great credit is due the K, U. Orchestra for the excellent music it furnished, and also the soloists; the Scotch dance in kilties by Robert Campbell. and the work of our talented guest, Dr. Price, were noteworthy features. But number 7 on the program: Impromptu, "Inside Inn," was the main feature because of the unique manner in which the Cellular Cosmogony was given to the audience. We are indebted to Sister Berthaldine and her daughter Bertie for this quaint production, but space will not permit of an elaborate description, only of the characters, Lecturer and Auto Tourists. The latter are supposed to have listened to a most wonderful lecturer on the street on the subject of the Cellular Cosmogony. Coming to the Inn for refreshments, and being impressed with what they had heard, they could not refrain from discussing; the matter; they were followed a little later by the lecturer himself. The audience was then entertained with a short dialogue on the Cellular Cosmogony, much to their enjoyment, and in such a way that important truths were brought out in a convincing manner. The program of our opening entertainment was as follows:
1 March--"Robin Hood"--Losey--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
2 Overture--"Princess of India"--King--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
3 Vocal Solo--Selected--Mrs. J. Guy Smith
4 March--"Liberty Bell"--Sousa--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
5 Piano Solo--"Hungarian Rhapsody"--Schoedler--Prof. F. A. Schoedler
6 Original Poems--Dr. James Russell Price
7 Impromptu--"INSIDE INN"
CHARACTERS:
Landlord H. D. Silverfriend
Lecturer Dr. J. R. Price
Scotchman Robert Campbell
Auto Tourists {H Moreland
{Ed. Moreland
Ladies {Mrs. Ida Fischer
{Mrs. Cora Stephens
Hungarian Prof. Frank A. Schoedler
Chinaman (Woo-Hoo-Ling) Alfred Christensen
Gentlemen {Floyd Moreland
{Alex Wyka
Out of courtesy for the Lee County Fair, being held at Fort Myers, we are not having any entertainments on the nights of Feb. 14, 15, and 16. The program given on Monday evening, Feb. 13, was exceptionally fine. If we measured it in dollars we might quote Mr, Ellison, who recently moved to this neighborhood from New York City. He said: "An entertainment such as you put on Monday evening would cost at least f>2 a seat on Broadway, and their stage would not be any more attractive than yours."
The above comment was unsolicited on our part; but it was the consensus of opinion of all present that the entertainment was of the highest order. Numbers 4, 6, and 8 of the program given below were exceptionally good.
The special feature of the evening, of course, was "Rosalie," a one-act comedy. Mr. Max Murray, the author, is one of the leading theatrical men of Paris. Aside from being a successful author, he has a most enviable list of excellent productions to his credit, among them being Dicken's "David Copperfield." "Rosalie" is a little home scene consisting of three characters, Sisters Florence Graham, Bertie Boomer, and Alfred Christensen.
Brother Moses Weaver, in his "Chalk Talk," made plain the glaring inconsistencies of the Copernican system, such as their method of triangulation to obtain distances of the heavenly bodies, with their conclusions, etc; and, by way of contrast, illustrating the Koreshan System, using the same instruments, but on the inside of the shell, bringing the central sun to a distance of 4,000 instead of 95,000,000 miles, as taught by the followers of Copernicus.
The program for the evening was:
1 March--"Spirit of Independence"--Abe Hoizmann--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
2 Vocal Solo--"A Soldier Song"--Angelo Mascheroni--Dr. D. J. Richards
3 Fox Trot "I'm Hitting the Trail to Normandy"--F. H. Kickmann--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
4 Song--"Upsetting Gravity"--H. C--Adaline Shepherd--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
6 Dialogue--"Watermelon Pickles"--Adapted from Detroit Press
Mrs. Jones Mrs. Ella Graham
Johnnie Jones Mace Stephens
7 Piano Solo--Selected--Prof. F. A. Schoedler
8 Comedy--"ROSALIE"--Max Murray
Madame Bol--Miss B. M. Boomer
Monsieur Bol--A. Christensen
Rosalie (Maid)--Miss F. Graham
9 Morceau--"Dainty Daffodils"--Reynard--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
10 Chalk Talk--Mr. Moses Weaver
11 Rag--"The Skeleton Rag"--Wenrich--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
BY D. J. RICHARDS
February 1922
A WORD of explanation is due our readers why the January SWORD was so late making its appearance; the principal reason being that the dynamo that runs the Intertype needed overhauling. We have little room for complaint, however, because this dynamo has given eight years of service with hardly any attention, but all machinery becomes defective in the course of time. We have received many letters from our readers inquiring the cause of delay, but it was unavoidable on our part. We appreciate the interest, however, as it indicates to us that THE SWORD is a vital matter with our readers; that when it fails to put in an appearance, they immediately want to know the reason why. Of course THE SWORD is vital; in fact, there is nothing so vital in the world today as the truths emanating from The Guiding Star Publishing House.
In our last issue we stated that this year we had planned to have an exhibit at home instead of at the County Fair, as has been our custom the last five years. From the interest already shown we know it is going to be a success. Two large banners strung across the road from the Art Hall announce "Welcome; Industrial and Art Exhibit, Feb. 10 to 25." The Art Hall, both inside and out, is undergoing a transformation and will present a festive appearance to the hundreds of people who will visit us the next two weeks. We believe this to be a momentous step in the history of the Koreshan movement, and the Cellular Cosmogony is going to be heralded far and wide. Many no doubt will hear of it for the first time, and some will likely come prepared to doubt, but will go away feeling like the friend who recently wrote to us, saying that he had been obliged to accept the Koreshan premise in spite of his own prejudice.
We will greet the opening day with a new edition of The Cellular Cosmogony. The subject matter is from the writings of KORESH, and is replete with the most remarkable knowledge ever given to the world. The time has arrived when people are demanding to know the truth and Koreshan Universology is forcing the issue. Exponents of the Copernican system have heretofore met Koreshan arguments by ignoring them, but that day has passed; from now on they are going to find it hard to satisfactorily explain their fallacious system, which has enthralled humanity since the fifteenth century, when Copernicus heralded his fallacious discovery to a benighted world.
The American Eagle, in its issue of February 9, contained an article pertaining to the Koreshan Exhibit, from which we quote the following: "The Hall, which is electrically lighted, contains a larger stage than any in Fort Myers, and is being put in the best condition for the event. A lot of new seats have been ordered, which it is hoped will arrive in time; but at any rate, sufficient seating will be provided to fill the house to its capacity, which will be required at the evening entertainments.
"It is planned to display the exhibits on shelves, tables, and in show cases around the sides of the room, leaving the larger portion of the floor space undisturbed for the seating arrangements. Across the road will be a typical hunter's camp, while nearby will be a commodious tent for farm and grove products. Among the exhibits will be a number of interesting relics and curios, shown for the first time in Florida, and including a book from Gen. Washington's library, a piece of Washington's first coffin (outer casket, of course. His remains were transferred to a new tomb about 1830); piece of Napoleon's coach lining (coach was captured on the battlefield of Waterloo and later exhibited in London); key of old Spanish cathedral, Eskimo and Indian curios, etc.
"The latest acquisition among the entertainment features is Dr. James Russel Price, formerly of Chicago, Ill. a lecturer and entertainer of note, who has toured the country on Chautauqua circuits from Maine to California. It was J. T. Trowbridge, the celebrated American author, who some years ago awarded Dr. Price a silver medal for his inimitable rendering of Trowbridge's poem entitled, 'Darius Green.' Darius, a country youth, was one of the original promoters of the flying game, and it is said that in this poem Trowbridge has in reality portrayed his own youthful experiences, wherein he tried to fly like the birds and came to grief in the attempt. It is expected that Dr. Price will be able to arrange his schedule so as to be with us most of the time during the exhibit at Estero.
"Other features of the evening entertainments will be music by the Koreshan Unity Orchestra, which is well worth a trip to Estero to hear; piano solos by Prof. Frank Schoedler (graduate of Leipsic Conservatory), besides other instrumental and vocal solos; one act plays, farces, and specialties. On Saturday the 18th will be the motion picture play, 'Kismet,' with Otis Skinner in the title role. Altogether, it is calculated that there will be a variety of high class features such as can be seen and heard only at reputable Chautauqua entertainments where admission price is charged. These entertainment features at Estero, however, will be entirely free to the public. Effort has been made to avoid entertainments on such nights as might conflict with attendance at the Lee County Fair, so please observe that the entertainments will be given only on the following nights: Feb. 10, 11, 13, 17, i8, 20, 21, 24, and 25. Exhibit is open from 11 a. m. to 10 p. m. Lunches may be purchased on the grounds, if desired."
In addition to the above, another innovation that will advertise our system 365 days in the year is the large sign of the Cellular Cosmogony, size 10x17 feet, that Brother Moses Weaver is painting. The sign is a little southwest of the Publishing House and is already attracting a great deal of attention.
We regret to announce that Mr. LeRoy Bubbett was called away owing to sickness in his family, but hopes to return to the Unity with his family as soon as conditions permit.
During the Pan American Exposition in 1901, some one asked the "sage of East Aurora" if he was going to exhibit at Buffalo. He replied that he was not, and asked why he should. The people were coming from the Exposition in crowds to see him and his place. We have awakened to a similar situation in starting something of our own here in Estero, and the opening day of our Industrial and Art Exhibit eclipsed our expectations. To begin with, the weather was all that one could wish, and by n o'clock, the appointed hour to open, the numerous articles for display were for the most part in their places.
Of course, we have been accustomed for years to receive winter visitors who came here specially to see our beautiful park, but many would drive by and not stop. Situated as we are along the Tamiami Trail, a branch of the Dixie Highway, a great many cars drive past Estero on their way to Bonita Springs, Naples, and other points south, and we attracted many such parties Friday, February 10. That the visitors were delighted with what they saw goes without saying.
The decorations of the Art Hall are exquisite; people immediately feel at ease, and are most. generous in expressing their approval of the way things have been arranged,— thanks to our decorating committee. To enumerate all that we have on display would take more space than is at our disposal, so we will confine ourselves to the most vital,—"The Cellular Cosmogony."
Our miniature model of the Hollow Globe is arranged on the south side of the Hall, and we were fortunate to have on hand some fine columns that were used by the Master in the Koreshan booth at the Pan American Exposition in 1901. Every article is exquisitely arranged, and that we are rousing interest in Koreshan Universology the future will amply demonstrate.
We would be justified in holding this Exhibit if only to celebrate the new edition of "The Cellular Cosmogony." The subject matter of this volume is practically all from the writings of KORESH, while in previous editions there were only a few pages written by him. We trust there will be an unprecedented demand for this new edition, owing to the fact that it was nearly all written by KORESH. Nothing in the world today can approach it for real knowledge.
Another innovation in this exhibition of ours is the display, in full view of every one who passes up and down our highway, of the Rectilineator, the only apparatus ever constructed to determine the contour of the earth's surface, which our Geodetic Staff positively demonstrated in the winter of 1896-97. To say that the Rectilineator is attracting attention goes without saying, and is quite convincing even to the most skeptical. Much could be said concerning this instrument, but complete data can be found in "The Cellular Cosmogony."
Great credit is due the K, U. Orchestra for the excellent music it furnished, and also the soloists; the Scotch dance in kilties by Robert Campbell. and the work of our talented guest, Dr. Price, were noteworthy features. But number 7 on the program: Impromptu, "Inside Inn," was the main feature because of the unique manner in which the Cellular Cosmogony was given to the audience. We are indebted to Sister Berthaldine and her daughter Bertie for this quaint production, but space will not permit of an elaborate description, only of the characters, Lecturer and Auto Tourists. The latter are supposed to have listened to a most wonderful lecturer on the street on the subject of the Cellular Cosmogony. Coming to the Inn for refreshments, and being impressed with what they had heard, they could not refrain from discussing; the matter; they were followed a little later by the lecturer himself. The audience was then entertained with a short dialogue on the Cellular Cosmogony, much to their enjoyment, and in such a way that important truths were brought out in a convincing manner. The program of our opening entertainment was as follows:
1 March--"Robin Hood"--Losey--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
2 Overture--"Princess of India"--King--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
3 Vocal Solo--Selected--Mrs. J. Guy Smith
4 March--"Liberty Bell"--Sousa--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
5 Piano Solo--"Hungarian Rhapsody"--Schoedler--Prof. F. A. Schoedler
6 Original Poems--Dr. James Russell Price
7 Impromptu--"INSIDE INN"
CHARACTERS:
Landlord H. D. Silverfriend
Lecturer Dr. J. R. Price
Scotchman Robert Campbell
Auto Tourists {H Moreland
{Ed. Moreland
Ladies {Mrs. Ida Fischer
{Mrs. Cora Stephens
Hungarian Prof. Frank A. Schoedler
Chinaman (Woo-Hoo-Ling) Alfred Christensen
Gentlemen {Floyd Moreland
{Alex Wyka
Out of courtesy for the Lee County Fair, being held at Fort Myers, we are not having any entertainments on the nights of Feb. 14, 15, and 16. The program given on Monday evening, Feb. 13, was exceptionally fine. If we measured it in dollars we might quote Mr, Ellison, who recently moved to this neighborhood from New York City. He said: "An entertainment such as you put on Monday evening would cost at least f>2 a seat on Broadway, and their stage would not be any more attractive than yours."
The above comment was unsolicited on our part; but it was the consensus of opinion of all present that the entertainment was of the highest order. Numbers 4, 6, and 8 of the program given below were exceptionally good.
The special feature of the evening, of course, was "Rosalie," a one-act comedy. Mr. Max Murray, the author, is one of the leading theatrical men of Paris. Aside from being a successful author, he has a most enviable list of excellent productions to his credit, among them being Dicken's "David Copperfield." "Rosalie" is a little home scene consisting of three characters, Sisters Florence Graham, Bertie Boomer, and Alfred Christensen.
Brother Moses Weaver, in his "Chalk Talk," made plain the glaring inconsistencies of the Copernican system, such as their method of triangulation to obtain distances of the heavenly bodies, with their conclusions, etc; and, by way of contrast, illustrating the Koreshan System, using the same instruments, but on the inside of the shell, bringing the central sun to a distance of 4,000 instead of 95,000,000 miles, as taught by the followers of Copernicus.
The program for the evening was:
1 March--"Spirit of Independence"--Abe Hoizmann--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
2 Vocal Solo--"A Soldier Song"--Angelo Mascheroni--Dr. D. J. Richards
3 Fox Trot "I'm Hitting the Trail to Normandy"--F. H. Kickmann--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
4 Song--"Upsetting Gravity"--H. C--Adaline Shepherd--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
6 Dialogue--"Watermelon Pickles"--Adapted from Detroit Press
Mrs. Jones Mrs. Ella Graham
Johnnie Jones Mace Stephens
7 Piano Solo--Selected--Prof. F. A. Schoedler
8 Comedy--"ROSALIE"--Max Murray
Madame Bol--Miss B. M. Boomer
Monsieur Bol--A. Christensen
Rosalie (Maid)--Miss F. Graham
9 Morceau--"Dainty Daffodils"--Reynard--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
10 Chalk Talk--Mr. Moses Weaver
11 Rag--"The Skeleton Rag"--Wenrich--Koreshan Unity Orchestra
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Periodical
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Documentary Artifact
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24 p.
Publisher:
Guiding Star Publishing House
Publication Place:
Estero, Fl.
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