Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
2006.08.29
Pubication Date:
1917/04/01
Object ID:
PA—0220
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Current Events in Our Community Life
BY D. J. RICHARDS
April 1917
THE YOUNGER MEMBERS of the Unity gave a social entertainment in honor of Sister Bertie Boomer, whom we mentioned in the March issue as having returned: from New York City. Music by the orchestra, songs, drills, and quadrilles were some of the features of the evening. Sister Bertie gave an interesting talk about her recent trip to the West Indies, as well as other interesting points.
We are pleased to announce the return of Brother John Clinchy, who has been away for several months. We are also glad to announce that Professor Frank Schoedler, after an absence of nearly three years, has returned to the Unity.' The first evening of his return, he gave us a musical treat. He is a graduate of the Conservatory of Music at Leipsic, Germany, which alone is sufficient proof that he is an expert in his line. We were charmed with the following numbers on the piano: "The Myrtles' Waltz," by Wachs; "Second Hungarian Rhapsody," by Liszt; three compositions of his own, which are gems: "The Silver Spring," "Polonaise," and an arrangement of ''Home Sweet Home," and a storm at sea. By request, he also played Rossini's "William Tell Overture" in a masterly manner. Before playing "Home Sweet Home," which is certainly a masterpiece, he remarked that the song never meant so much to him as it did that evening; for his heart's longing had been to be home, with us again. Brother Harold gave us the "Alpine Maiden's Dream," on the violin; Brother James Calderwood sang Mendelsohn's "Violet," and "A Perfect Day," a most appropriate song with which to close such an enjoyable evening.
At our Sunday evening Service of March 11, a sister read from the writings of KORESH: "The Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of Man," and "The Coming World Empire," from F. S., Feb., 1915; also "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism," F. S., March, 1910. The first article clearly shows that the radical transformation of social conditions is essential before the Kingdom can be established. In it KORESH states: "Theoretically, it is all very well for the common humanity to talk of the Fatherhood of God; [but] * * * God forbid that I should be compelled to endure the association of the rum and beer drinkers of modern civilization, and to breathe the common air of the tobacco fiend." In the last article, we note that: "Koreshans can never become Godless'Christians.' 'One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism' is the motto of Koreshans. To them the Lord Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords; he is to come in his 'New Name,' to construct and rule. He is the Master Builder, who shall rebuild Jerusalem and lay the foundation of the Temple." Brother James Calderwood sang, "The Better Land."
At certain periods, the Estero River is alive with phosphoresence. According to the Century Cyclopedia: '•The phosphoresence of the sea is produced by the scintillating or phosphorescent light emitted from the bodies of certain marine animals." Be that as it may, it is the effect produced by moving objects in the water that we wish to say a few words about. It is most interesting to be on the water, or near the water's edge, on dark nights when power boats are passing, and observe the illuminating effect produced by the stirring of the water by the propellers, and with the fish darting hither and thither. But the most wonderful spectacle we ever witnessed on the river, was our boys taking what they call their phosphorescent bath, late one evening. Their diving, playing tag, and other stunts, kept the water so stirred that the dock upon which we stood was illuminated; and the splashing in the flaming water produced a most wonderful effect.
At our Service, Sunday evening, March 18, a sister read from the writings of KORESH: "The Fundamentals of Koreshan Universology," F. S., Dec. 4, 1906, and "Coordinate Factors of Evolution and Involution," F. S., March, 1911. The first article explained the sacrifice of the Son of God; the cause of the fall of man; succession of spiritual and natural states, and the great doctrine of the resurrection. In the second article KORESH declares: '"To all that believe in his name, gives he power to become the Sons of God.' The reason for this is, that those who believed in Him at the beginning of the age were receptive—through the law of attraction—to the spiritual power proceeding from him in his theocrasis (translation); they being impregnated in the will by the Deific seminal essence proceeding from him." The solo for the evening was, "Like as a Father Pitieth His Children."
The K. U. Orchestra gave an excellent concert on Saturday evening, March 24. In addition to our local talent, we were favored with two vocal numbers by Mrs. Smith, of the Estero Inn, who responded to three encores, which proved how well her singing was appreciated. Mrs. Smith is the possessor of a very sweet soprano voice, and sings with perfect ease. Brother Frank Schoedler was at his best on the piano.
On Sunday, March 25, a brother read the following selections from the writings of our Master: "Where is the New Jerusalem?" F. S., Dec. 29, 1899, "Hastening to the Inevitable Vortex," "All in the Interests of Peace!" and "On the Point of the Sword," F. S., April 8, 1898. The solo for the evening was "The Lord's Prayer." The three articles last mentioned above, were written nineteen years ago, and are as uptodate on the signs of the times, as if they were written now. They clearly show the wonderful prescience of our Illustrious Shepherd.
On Sunday evening, April 1, a sister read "The Passover in Type and in Antitype," by KORESH, from THE SWORDS of May, June, and July, 1916. It being Palm Sunday, the stage was appropriately decorated with palm leaves. The solo for the evening was the "The Palms," written by Faure; the quartet sang, "When This Mortal Shall Have Put on Immortality."
Lee County is more immune from frost than any other county in the state of Florida; but Jack Frost paid us a visit some weeks ago, and left the marks of desolation on all tender shrubbery and trees. As a result, there have been wholesale pruning and cutting; and as bon fires at night are a source of great jollification, an announcement was made that we would have an evening of fun along with the burning, and that prizes would be awarded those who had the best makeup. Everything came off as scheduled; but we didn't bargain with the weather man, and a heavy downpour put out the fires. However, the rain did not dampen the spirit of jollification; for we repaired to the Art Hall, where the rest of the evening was spent in dancing, games, and good, wholesome fun.
Sunday being a day for recreation, two parties were made up to spend the day at the seashore. One party went to Md. Key, while the other went to Estero Island, where the day was delightfully spent in reminiscences, bathing, and in general relaxation. The day was an ideal one, but on the way home we encountered quite a wind and rain storm, which interfered with our customary Sunday evening Service.
The Art Hall having been beautifully decorated by Sister Isadora in honor of Easter, Service was held on Monday evening. A brother read "The Science of the Resurrection," F. S., Sept. 26, 1902. The quartet sang, "The .Lord Is in His Holy Temple."
BY D. J. RICHARDS
April 1917
THE YOUNGER MEMBERS of the Unity gave a social entertainment in honor of Sister Bertie Boomer, whom we mentioned in the March issue as having returned: from New York City. Music by the orchestra, songs, drills, and quadrilles were some of the features of the evening. Sister Bertie gave an interesting talk about her recent trip to the West Indies, as well as other interesting points.
We are pleased to announce the return of Brother John Clinchy, who has been away for several months. We are also glad to announce that Professor Frank Schoedler, after an absence of nearly three years, has returned to the Unity.' The first evening of his return, he gave us a musical treat. He is a graduate of the Conservatory of Music at Leipsic, Germany, which alone is sufficient proof that he is an expert in his line. We were charmed with the following numbers on the piano: "The Myrtles' Waltz," by Wachs; "Second Hungarian Rhapsody," by Liszt; three compositions of his own, which are gems: "The Silver Spring," "Polonaise," and an arrangement of ''Home Sweet Home," and a storm at sea. By request, he also played Rossini's "William Tell Overture" in a masterly manner. Before playing "Home Sweet Home," which is certainly a masterpiece, he remarked that the song never meant so much to him as it did that evening; for his heart's longing had been to be home, with us again. Brother Harold gave us the "Alpine Maiden's Dream," on the violin; Brother James Calderwood sang Mendelsohn's "Violet," and "A Perfect Day," a most appropriate song with which to close such an enjoyable evening.
At our Sunday evening Service of March 11, a sister read from the writings of KORESH: "The Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of Man," and "The Coming World Empire," from F. S., Feb., 1915; also "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism," F. S., March, 1910. The first article clearly shows that the radical transformation of social conditions is essential before the Kingdom can be established. In it KORESH states: "Theoretically, it is all very well for the common humanity to talk of the Fatherhood of God; [but] * * * God forbid that I should be compelled to endure the association of the rum and beer drinkers of modern civilization, and to breathe the common air of the tobacco fiend." In the last article, we note that: "Koreshans can never become Godless'Christians.' 'One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism' is the motto of Koreshans. To them the Lord Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords; he is to come in his 'New Name,' to construct and rule. He is the Master Builder, who shall rebuild Jerusalem and lay the foundation of the Temple." Brother James Calderwood sang, "The Better Land."
At certain periods, the Estero River is alive with phosphoresence. According to the Century Cyclopedia: '•The phosphoresence of the sea is produced by the scintillating or phosphorescent light emitted from the bodies of certain marine animals." Be that as it may, it is the effect produced by moving objects in the water that we wish to say a few words about. It is most interesting to be on the water, or near the water's edge, on dark nights when power boats are passing, and observe the illuminating effect produced by the stirring of the water by the propellers, and with the fish darting hither and thither. But the most wonderful spectacle we ever witnessed on the river, was our boys taking what they call their phosphorescent bath, late one evening. Their diving, playing tag, and other stunts, kept the water so stirred that the dock upon which we stood was illuminated; and the splashing in the flaming water produced a most wonderful effect.
At our Service, Sunday evening, March 18, a sister read from the writings of KORESH: "The Fundamentals of Koreshan Universology," F. S., Dec. 4, 1906, and "Coordinate Factors of Evolution and Involution," F. S., March, 1911. The first article explained the sacrifice of the Son of God; the cause of the fall of man; succession of spiritual and natural states, and the great doctrine of the resurrection. In the second article KORESH declares: '"To all that believe in his name, gives he power to become the Sons of God.' The reason for this is, that those who believed in Him at the beginning of the age were receptive—through the law of attraction—to the spiritual power proceeding from him in his theocrasis (translation); they being impregnated in the will by the Deific seminal essence proceeding from him." The solo for the evening was, "Like as a Father Pitieth His Children."
The K. U. Orchestra gave an excellent concert on Saturday evening, March 24. In addition to our local talent, we were favored with two vocal numbers by Mrs. Smith, of the Estero Inn, who responded to three encores, which proved how well her singing was appreciated. Mrs. Smith is the possessor of a very sweet soprano voice, and sings with perfect ease. Brother Frank Schoedler was at his best on the piano.
On Sunday, March 25, a brother read the following selections from the writings of our Master: "Where is the New Jerusalem?" F. S., Dec. 29, 1899, "Hastening to the Inevitable Vortex," "All in the Interests of Peace!" and "On the Point of the Sword," F. S., April 8, 1898. The solo for the evening was "The Lord's Prayer." The three articles last mentioned above, were written nineteen years ago, and are as uptodate on the signs of the times, as if they were written now. They clearly show the wonderful prescience of our Illustrious Shepherd.
On Sunday evening, April 1, a sister read "The Passover in Type and in Antitype," by KORESH, from THE SWORDS of May, June, and July, 1916. It being Palm Sunday, the stage was appropriately decorated with palm leaves. The solo for the evening was the "The Palms," written by Faure; the quartet sang, "When This Mortal Shall Have Put on Immortality."
Lee County is more immune from frost than any other county in the state of Florida; but Jack Frost paid us a visit some weeks ago, and left the marks of desolation on all tender shrubbery and trees. As a result, there have been wholesale pruning and cutting; and as bon fires at night are a source of great jollification, an announcement was made that we would have an evening of fun along with the burning, and that prizes would be awarded those who had the best makeup. Everything came off as scheduled; but we didn't bargain with the weather man, and a heavy downpour put out the fires. However, the rain did not dampen the spirit of jollification; for we repaired to the Art Hall, where the rest of the evening was spent in dancing, games, and good, wholesome fun.
Sunday being a day for recreation, two parties were made up to spend the day at the seashore. One party went to Md. Key, while the other went to Estero Island, where the day was delightfully spent in reminiscences, bathing, and in general relaxation. The day was an ideal one, but on the way home we encountered quite a wind and rain storm, which interfered with our customary Sunday evening Service.
The Art Hall having been beautifully decorated by Sister Isadora in honor of Easter, Service was held on Monday evening. A brother read "The Science of the Resurrection," F. S., Sept. 26, 1902. The quartet sang, "The .Lord Is in His Holy Temple."
Author:
[various]
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Object Name:
Periodical
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Phys Desc:
24 p.
Publisher:
Guiding Star Publishing House
Publication Place:
Estero, Fl.
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Subjects:
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