Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
2006.08.29
Pubication Date:
1917/07/01
Object ID:
PA—0223
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Current Events in Our Community Life
BY D. J. RICHARDS
July 1917
SOME MONTHS ago we mentioned in this Department that the young people of the Unity were laying out a tennis court, to be made of oyster shell. We were satisfied that tennis was all that was claimed for it, but we soon found out that oyster shell alone was not practical; so the next thing to do was to devise ways and means whereby cement could be laid over the shell court. We are glad to state that this has been accomplished, and we are very grateful to our Koreshan friends of Brooklyn and New York City, who assisted financially to make this possible. We understand that the above mentioned friends are also lovers of tennis, and that some of them contem-plate making a visit to the Unity in the near future. We hope this is so, and trust that tennis in Estero will prove equally as attractive to them as it has been in Greater New York.
Part XI of the wonderful series of articles by KORESH on "The Book of Revelation," F. S., Jan'y 4, 1901, was read by a sister at our Sunday evening-Service of June 17. This article explains the laws and principles of the commerce of life, and declares the great truth concerning the pivotal Man of the new age, and also the conservation and appropriation of the hidden manna. There is no mincing of terms in this article concerning the relations of the sexes on the natural plane. KORESH states that: "We do not pretend to say that strong characters may not be produced on this plane; but they are gross, and if at all spiritually inclined, their spirituality is of the diabolic kind, not of the divine order." The quartet sang "Adonai."
We have with us at present, Miss Ruth Boomer of New York City. Miss Boomer is much interested and charmed with the fine home just finished, which the K. U. built for her brother, Mr. L. M. Boomer, on his grove property, situated on the banks of our beautiful Estero River.
We have with us on a visit Mrs. Nellie Mahone, of Ga.; also Mr. William Whistler, formerly of Musca-tine, la. The latter has resided for some years in the northern part of this state. Both are firm believers in the Master, and in the fulfilment of his prophecies.
Brother Frank Wilson, our very efficient dentist, who, when not acting in the above capacity, has been for a long time engineer on our boat "The Estero," has been transferred to a new department, the -.. apiary,—which is more to his liking. He is assisting Brother Wm. McCready, who has had charge of the apiary for a number of years. Brother Frank has had considerable experience with bees; previous to his coming here from the Hood River valley section of Ore., he disposed of 105 stands. The above mentioned brothers love the bee business, and we have every reason to believe that it will hum more now than it ever has in the bee history of the K. U.
At our Sunday evening Service of June 24, a brother read from the writings of KORESH : "The Prophets, on Mount Carmel," F. S., May 2, 1905, and "The Approach of the Days of Vengeance," June 15, 1907. The last article read is wonderfully prophetic, and clearly portrays part of the retribution coming to the world1 for its deviation from the principles laid down by the Lord Jesus. Concerning the Lord Jesus, we read that "He was the most tremendously hated man of the world, because he was the best. The spirit which prevailed in his. day prevails again atthis time; and God pity this poor world when its anger rises to the visitation of the destruction for which it is preparing.
"There will be an ark of safety for the people of God. The warning to the nations will be distributed without stint, but will the blind see, and the deaf hear ? Those who have eyes for the observation of the signs of the times, and those who have ears to hear the warning voice, will be provided for and protected. Destruction never comes to the world without the warning voice, but the negligent will not observe." Brother James Calderwood sang, "Flee as a Bird."
Brother Alien Andrews and his mother, Sister Virginia, attended the State Press Association's con-vention held this year at Jacksonville. They report having had a fine time. Two years ago the convention was held at Miami, and the Board of Trade of that citv offered a silver cup to the editor giving the best "write up" of his impressions of Miami. This of course is ancient news to us here in Estero, but we believe many of THE SWORD readers will be glad to know that Brother Alien's "write up" brought home— not the bacon—but the cup in this instance. There is not a better edited paper in the state of Florida than The American Eagle, and if any of THE SWORD readers have $1.50 thev don't know what to do with, this being the price of The Eagle for one year, they can make an investment that will prove a joy for 52 weeks, and at the end of that time we believe they will come back for more.
At our Sunday evening Service of July 1, a sister read the following articles from the writings of KOEESH: "Promised Salvation of the Body," F. S., July, 1908, and "The Coming Age of Equilibrium," F. S., Nov., 1908. The solo for the evening was "Lucifer," the words of which are to be found in our Koreshan song book. Prof. Schoedler has given these words a new musical setting; the air heretofore used was "Kathleen Mavourneen," but the new arrangement is far more suitable in the portrayal of these wonderful words.
We had the pleasure recently of entertaining Rube Allyn, one of Florida's most noted characters. In the editorial columns of The American Eagle of July 5, we find the following under the caption, "Rube Allyn, Missionary of Cheerfulness:"
"Like a breeze from the piney woods, he drifted in upon us, refreshing, wholesome and pleasing to encounter, after a hot, sultry day in the city. Such to us is Rube Allyn, humorist, orator, editor, linguist, actor, naturalist, philosopher and missionary of cheer-fulness to a troubled world. Refreshing is Rube, because of his naturalness; his kindly humor; his honest, outspoken manner; his abhorrence of cant and hypocrisy; his utter disgust for artificial manners and unmeaning conventionalities. So supreme is his naturalness that his personality is a peculiar blending of primitive tastes and impulses with a highly cultured and educated, up-to-the-minute mentality. * * *
"Possessing a highly developed sense of humor, a vivid imagination, a wonderful faculty of mimicry, and features as changeable as the flickering forest shadows, he can within a few moments run the entire gamut of human emotion, from gay to somber,—Bill Nye to Shakespeare,—and back again. And he is equally good in all. His dialect stories and impersona-tions are one continuous scream, and those who have never heard him have certainly missed something worth while.
The children of the Unity gave an entertainment in the Art Hall on the evening of July 4. The hall was gaily decorated with Old Glory; songs, drills, recita-tions, and dancing were the order of the evening. The music was furnished by the orchestra. The chorus sang "The Star Spangled Banner." Mr. Rube Allyn, our guest, was called upon to make a few remarks, and in a fitting manner paid Old Glory a most beauti-ful tribute, and congratulated our children highly on their exercises. He recited a bear story as told by a little boy, which was very much enjoyed by all; for an encore, he told us a good story of two Irish soldiers at the front in France.
"We have referred to Rube as a missionary of cheerfulness, and such he is, for wherever he goes, he makes two good laughs grow where petty cares and worries flourished before, and as such, who shall say that he is not doing as much good in this troubled world as are the regular graduates of recognized missionary schools? While with us at Estero he entertained us with his impersonations, and he left us sore from convulsive laughter. He is on his way again, dispensing cheerfulness and sunshine. We shall miss him, and to paraphrase the words of Riley which he so touchingly recites, we can only say, "Goodbye Rube, take keer yerself.' "
At our Snuday evening Service of July 8, 'a brother read from the writings of KORESH: "Communism and the Spirit of Sacrifice," F. S., Oct. 25, 1901, and "The Climax of Human Evolution," F.S., Sept. 11, 1906. There are startling statements in this last article on fche approaching consummation. We read that "We are hastening into the vortex of this great and final discomfiture of the so called Christian nations of the world. Shall the 'heathen' constitute the sword of the Almighty, by which he shall distress his wicked and fallen church? It is declared: 'The wicked is my sword.' Watch the armament of the millions of China through the machinations of the 'rising Sun,' prepara-tory to the demolition of the white race which has ordained its own 'yellow peril'—the gold power through which its plagues are to come upon it; for the love of money is the root of all evil." Bro. James Calderwood sang, "Let Joyous Peace R^ign Everywhere."
BY D. J. RICHARDS
July 1917
SOME MONTHS ago we mentioned in this Department that the young people of the Unity were laying out a tennis court, to be made of oyster shell. We were satisfied that tennis was all that was claimed for it, but we soon found out that oyster shell alone was not practical; so the next thing to do was to devise ways and means whereby cement could be laid over the shell court. We are glad to state that this has been accomplished, and we are very grateful to our Koreshan friends of Brooklyn and New York City, who assisted financially to make this possible. We understand that the above mentioned friends are also lovers of tennis, and that some of them contem-plate making a visit to the Unity in the near future. We hope this is so, and trust that tennis in Estero will prove equally as attractive to them as it has been in Greater New York.
Part XI of the wonderful series of articles by KORESH on "The Book of Revelation," F. S., Jan'y 4, 1901, was read by a sister at our Sunday evening-Service of June 17. This article explains the laws and principles of the commerce of life, and declares the great truth concerning the pivotal Man of the new age, and also the conservation and appropriation of the hidden manna. There is no mincing of terms in this article concerning the relations of the sexes on the natural plane. KORESH states that: "We do not pretend to say that strong characters may not be produced on this plane; but they are gross, and if at all spiritually inclined, their spirituality is of the diabolic kind, not of the divine order." The quartet sang "Adonai."
We have with us at present, Miss Ruth Boomer of New York City. Miss Boomer is much interested and charmed with the fine home just finished, which the K. U. built for her brother, Mr. L. M. Boomer, on his grove property, situated on the banks of our beautiful Estero River.
We have with us on a visit Mrs. Nellie Mahone, of Ga.; also Mr. William Whistler, formerly of Musca-tine, la. The latter has resided for some years in the northern part of this state. Both are firm believers in the Master, and in the fulfilment of his prophecies.
Brother Frank Wilson, our very efficient dentist, who, when not acting in the above capacity, has been for a long time engineer on our boat "The Estero," has been transferred to a new department, the -.. apiary,—which is more to his liking. He is assisting Brother Wm. McCready, who has had charge of the apiary for a number of years. Brother Frank has had considerable experience with bees; previous to his coming here from the Hood River valley section of Ore., he disposed of 105 stands. The above mentioned brothers love the bee business, and we have every reason to believe that it will hum more now than it ever has in the bee history of the K. U.
At our Sunday evening Service of June 24, a brother read from the writings of KORESH : "The Prophets, on Mount Carmel," F. S., May 2, 1905, and "The Approach of the Days of Vengeance," June 15, 1907. The last article read is wonderfully prophetic, and clearly portrays part of the retribution coming to the world1 for its deviation from the principles laid down by the Lord Jesus. Concerning the Lord Jesus, we read that "He was the most tremendously hated man of the world, because he was the best. The spirit which prevailed in his. day prevails again atthis time; and God pity this poor world when its anger rises to the visitation of the destruction for which it is preparing.
"There will be an ark of safety for the people of God. The warning to the nations will be distributed without stint, but will the blind see, and the deaf hear ? Those who have eyes for the observation of the signs of the times, and those who have ears to hear the warning voice, will be provided for and protected. Destruction never comes to the world without the warning voice, but the negligent will not observe." Brother James Calderwood sang, "Flee as a Bird."
Brother Alien Andrews and his mother, Sister Virginia, attended the State Press Association's con-vention held this year at Jacksonville. They report having had a fine time. Two years ago the convention was held at Miami, and the Board of Trade of that citv offered a silver cup to the editor giving the best "write up" of his impressions of Miami. This of course is ancient news to us here in Estero, but we believe many of THE SWORD readers will be glad to know that Brother Alien's "write up" brought home— not the bacon—but the cup in this instance. There is not a better edited paper in the state of Florida than The American Eagle, and if any of THE SWORD readers have $1.50 thev don't know what to do with, this being the price of The Eagle for one year, they can make an investment that will prove a joy for 52 weeks, and at the end of that time we believe they will come back for more.
At our Sunday evening Service of July 1, a sister read the following articles from the writings of KOEESH: "Promised Salvation of the Body," F. S., July, 1908, and "The Coming Age of Equilibrium," F. S., Nov., 1908. The solo for the evening was "Lucifer," the words of which are to be found in our Koreshan song book. Prof. Schoedler has given these words a new musical setting; the air heretofore used was "Kathleen Mavourneen," but the new arrangement is far more suitable in the portrayal of these wonderful words.
We had the pleasure recently of entertaining Rube Allyn, one of Florida's most noted characters. In the editorial columns of The American Eagle of July 5, we find the following under the caption, "Rube Allyn, Missionary of Cheerfulness:"
"Like a breeze from the piney woods, he drifted in upon us, refreshing, wholesome and pleasing to encounter, after a hot, sultry day in the city. Such to us is Rube Allyn, humorist, orator, editor, linguist, actor, naturalist, philosopher and missionary of cheer-fulness to a troubled world. Refreshing is Rube, because of his naturalness; his kindly humor; his honest, outspoken manner; his abhorrence of cant and hypocrisy; his utter disgust for artificial manners and unmeaning conventionalities. So supreme is his naturalness that his personality is a peculiar blending of primitive tastes and impulses with a highly cultured and educated, up-to-the-minute mentality. * * *
"Possessing a highly developed sense of humor, a vivid imagination, a wonderful faculty of mimicry, and features as changeable as the flickering forest shadows, he can within a few moments run the entire gamut of human emotion, from gay to somber,—Bill Nye to Shakespeare,—and back again. And he is equally good in all. His dialect stories and impersona-tions are one continuous scream, and those who have never heard him have certainly missed something worth while.
The children of the Unity gave an entertainment in the Art Hall on the evening of July 4. The hall was gaily decorated with Old Glory; songs, drills, recita-tions, and dancing were the order of the evening. The music was furnished by the orchestra. The chorus sang "The Star Spangled Banner." Mr. Rube Allyn, our guest, was called upon to make a few remarks, and in a fitting manner paid Old Glory a most beauti-ful tribute, and congratulated our children highly on their exercises. He recited a bear story as told by a little boy, which was very much enjoyed by all; for an encore, he told us a good story of two Irish soldiers at the front in France.
"We have referred to Rube as a missionary of cheerfulness, and such he is, for wherever he goes, he makes two good laughs grow where petty cares and worries flourished before, and as such, who shall say that he is not doing as much good in this troubled world as are the regular graduates of recognized missionary schools? While with us at Estero he entertained us with his impersonations, and he left us sore from convulsive laughter. He is on his way again, dispensing cheerfulness and sunshine. We shall miss him, and to paraphrase the words of Riley which he so touchingly recites, we can only say, "Goodbye Rube, take keer yerself.' "
At our Snuday evening Service of July 8, 'a brother read from the writings of KORESH: "Communism and the Spirit of Sacrifice," F. S., Oct. 25, 1901, and "The Climax of Human Evolution," F.S., Sept. 11, 1906. There are startling statements in this last article on fche approaching consummation. We read that "We are hastening into the vortex of this great and final discomfiture of the so called Christian nations of the world. Shall the 'heathen' constitute the sword of the Almighty, by which he shall distress his wicked and fallen church? It is declared: 'The wicked is my sword.' Watch the armament of the millions of China through the machinations of the 'rising Sun,' prepara-tory to the demolition of the white race which has ordained its own 'yellow peril'—the gold power through which its plagues are to come upon it; for the love of money is the root of all evil." Bro. James Calderwood sang, "Let Joyous Peace R^ign Everywhere."
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Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Object Name:
Periodical
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
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24 p.
Publisher:
Guiding Star Publishing House
Publication Place:
Estero, Fl.
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