Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
1991.10.03
Pubication Date:
1934/11/00
Object ID:
PA—0120
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Community Current Events - November 1934
by L.W. Bubbett
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AS THE main event of the month—of the year, in fact—was the celebration of the Solar Festival on the eighteenth, we shall bagin our monthly notes w.th its description, though it be not in chronological order. This was the ninetyfifth anniversary of the birth of our beloved Master, Konesh, Founder of the system of Koreshan Universology which, gradually spreading throughout the world, will revolutionize in due time the old order and bring to birth the new. On this day, the eighteenth of October, Koreshans everywhere center their thoughts on him who was divinely chosen to reveal the truth to this age of the world, and who, as the Messenger of the Cover-ant, came to prepare his people for the kingdom of righteousness soon to be inaugurated. All honor to Koresh! May the consummation of his prophecies come speedily to pass. Some days prior to the eighteenth intensive work was begun in beautifying the ipark and grounds. During the "rainy season"—between May and September— the grass and weeds grow rampant, taking almost undisputed possession of the field. It would require the constant efforts of a large working force to keep the place properly trimmed during this period of the year, so the tares have their "innings" then; but when the intensive rains are over, just before the Birthday, a thorough cleanup suffices for quite some time. Thanks to the good work of a number of the brothers, the grounds appeared more attractive than ever. The dining room, as usual, was tastefully decorated, mainly with the dainty Japanese dwarf bamboo, which lends itself well for such purposes—also crotons and other colorful plants. Each table was beautified by a gorgeous bouquet, which pleased the eye to fulfilment. But when it came to "fulfilling" the inner man, th'e cooks did themselves proud in preparing the necessary substance to keep the outer man in a state of prop.er activity. In short, an excellent chicken dinner was enjoyed to the fullest! During the dinner hour Brother David Richards read a number of letters of greeting expressing felicitations and loyalty to the cause of Koreshanity from former members and both old and new friends. It is gratifying and sustaining to know that we have so many staunch frier.'ds throughout the world. "They serve who also stand and wait." In the operation of the law of center and circumference, the functi.on of the one is as important as that of the other; so our friends on the outside are of vital necessity to the very .existence of the central body here at Estero, for without them as a circumference from which flow in the forces of both mental and physical support, in return for the very light of truth and life radiated through the dissemination of the teachings of Koresh from the center, the center could not be maintained. Dinner guests for the day were: Mrs. John Duss of New Smyrna, Florida, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Houston of Jacksonville, Florida, Miss Bertha M. Boomer, Edith Trebell, Genevieve Bisbing, M'eta Monsees and Mrs. Lillian Rugg. We were especially delighted to have with us, if only for a day, our old friends Mrs. Duss and her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Houston (nee Vera Duss) and her husband, Mr. Houston. The day was all that could be desired— a truly royal one, in perfect harmony v/ith the occasion, for Dame Nature was in her most beneficent mood. In fact, its mildness made more enjoyable the eveningrepast of ice cream and cake—a treat and delight to all. In the evening the usual commemoration services were held in the Art Hall, which was, it seemed, more beautifully decorated than 'ever. A solid bank of gorgeously colored foliage, mainly of crotons, was artistically arranged directly in front of the stage, while on the stage itself were displayed the choicest of plants, in the center of the stage, on an easel, was a large portrait of the Master, draped with the Koreshan flag. It is to be hoped that his spirit, was with us—as well as the portrait! Following is the order of service: Song, "Lift Up the Standard" -Congregation nvocation by Koresh -Read by Brother Henry Silverfriend Soprano' sole, "Hear Ye, Israel" ................. Mendelssohn Mrs. S. S. Houston Oratiicn Koresh Read by Brother David Richards Flute and Violin duet Selected Floyd Moreland and L. W. Bubbett Vocal duet, "I Waited for the Lord" ................ Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Mrs. S. S. Houston and Brother David Richards Oration Koresh Read by Sister Etta Silverfriend Temor solo', "Open the Gates of the Temple" ............................. Mrs. Knapp Brother David Richards Oration Koresh Read by Brother Henry Silverfriend Flute srolo Selected Floyd Moreland Sang-, "The Messenger" Congregation Prayer Koresh Read by Sister Etta Silverfriend Response by the Congregation Song, "Lift Up Your Heads, 0 Ye Gates" Congregation (Mrs. Edith Trebell, Accompanist) We extend our thanks to the visiting' artists who assisted with the program. Mrs. Houston's singing gave evidence of good training arid inherent artistry, while Floyd Moreland's performance on ths flute was excellent. Brother David Richards was in good voice, as usual. So ended the Solar Festival celebration for A. K. 95. We all look with keen anticipation to events of the coming year. May they be propitious! Now to a note of other events. H. D. Silverfriend left for Tampa on the bus Monday the twenty-fourth. He returned October 2. Linnaeus Peterson spent several days in Tampa recently. David Richards left on a motor trip Sunday the thirtieth. He returned on the ninth, after a visit with friends in Jacksonville, New Smyrna and Lakeland. On October 5 A. H. Andrews motored to Miami, returning the following Monday. On the nineteenth Claude Rahn, Franklin Jacke and A. H. Andrews motored to the Lake Okeechobee region, returning the same day. Monday the twenty-second Mr. Wilmot M. Cleaves of Brockton, Massachusetts, arrived with the intention of making his future home with the Unity. A party consisting of Cora Stephens, Genevieve Bisbing, Max Arendt and L. W. Bubbett made the round trip to Miami on the twenty-third. The American Legion convention was in session and Miami was the scene of one of the most hectic times in its history. The frame through E'stero, over the Tamiami Trail, was the heaviest ever—a continual stream of motor vehicles of every description. A solid group of eighty-five Chevrolets, only a part of the Illinois delegation, came through at one time. It seemed like a revival of the boom period. Friday the twenty-sixth A. H. Andrews motored to Miami to visit friends. Well, we've successfully pulled through this year's storm period without a blowup, thanks to the weather man, or whoever's responsible. W'e hope we are not previous in heaving a sigh of relief!
by L.W. Bubbett
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AS THE main event of the month—of the year, in fact—was the celebration of the Solar Festival on the eighteenth, we shall bagin our monthly notes w.th its description, though it be not in chronological order. This was the ninetyfifth anniversary of the birth of our beloved Master, Konesh, Founder of the system of Koreshan Universology which, gradually spreading throughout the world, will revolutionize in due time the old order and bring to birth the new. On this day, the eighteenth of October, Koreshans everywhere center their thoughts on him who was divinely chosen to reveal the truth to this age of the world, and who, as the Messenger of the Cover-ant, came to prepare his people for the kingdom of righteousness soon to be inaugurated. All honor to Koresh! May the consummation of his prophecies come speedily to pass. Some days prior to the eighteenth intensive work was begun in beautifying the ipark and grounds. During the "rainy season"—between May and September— the grass and weeds grow rampant, taking almost undisputed possession of the field. It would require the constant efforts of a large working force to keep the place properly trimmed during this period of the year, so the tares have their "innings" then; but when the intensive rains are over, just before the Birthday, a thorough cleanup suffices for quite some time. Thanks to the good work of a number of the brothers, the grounds appeared more attractive than ever. The dining room, as usual, was tastefully decorated, mainly with the dainty Japanese dwarf bamboo, which lends itself well for such purposes—also crotons and other colorful plants. Each table was beautified by a gorgeous bouquet, which pleased the eye to fulfilment. But when it came to "fulfilling" the inner man, th'e cooks did themselves proud in preparing the necessary substance to keep the outer man in a state of prop.er activity. In short, an excellent chicken dinner was enjoyed to the fullest! During the dinner hour Brother David Richards read a number of letters of greeting expressing felicitations and loyalty to the cause of Koreshanity from former members and both old and new friends. It is gratifying and sustaining to know that we have so many staunch frier.'ds throughout the world. "They serve who also stand and wait." In the operation of the law of center and circumference, the functi.on of the one is as important as that of the other; so our friends on the outside are of vital necessity to the very .existence of the central body here at Estero, for without them as a circumference from which flow in the forces of both mental and physical support, in return for the very light of truth and life radiated through the dissemination of the teachings of Koresh from the center, the center could not be maintained. Dinner guests for the day were: Mrs. John Duss of New Smyrna, Florida, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Houston of Jacksonville, Florida, Miss Bertha M. Boomer, Edith Trebell, Genevieve Bisbing, M'eta Monsees and Mrs. Lillian Rugg. We were especially delighted to have with us, if only for a day, our old friends Mrs. Duss and her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Houston (nee Vera Duss) and her husband, Mr. Houston. The day was all that could be desired— a truly royal one, in perfect harmony v/ith the occasion, for Dame Nature was in her most beneficent mood. In fact, its mildness made more enjoyable the eveningrepast of ice cream and cake—a treat and delight to all. In the evening the usual commemoration services were held in the Art Hall, which was, it seemed, more beautifully decorated than 'ever. A solid bank of gorgeously colored foliage, mainly of crotons, was artistically arranged directly in front of the stage, while on the stage itself were displayed the choicest of plants, in the center of the stage, on an easel, was a large portrait of the Master, draped with the Koreshan flag. It is to be hoped that his spirit, was with us—as well as the portrait! Following is the order of service: Song, "Lift Up the Standard" -Congregation nvocation by Koresh -Read by Brother Henry Silverfriend Soprano' sole, "Hear Ye, Israel" ................. Mendelssohn Mrs. S. S. Houston Oratiicn Koresh Read by Brother David Richards Flute and Violin duet Selected Floyd Moreland and L. W. Bubbett Vocal duet, "I Waited for the Lord" ................ Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Mrs. S. S. Houston and Brother David Richards Oration Koresh Read by Sister Etta Silverfriend Temor solo', "Open the Gates of the Temple" ............................. Mrs. Knapp Brother David Richards Oration Koresh Read by Brother Henry Silverfriend Flute srolo Selected Floyd Moreland Sang-, "The Messenger" Congregation Prayer Koresh Read by Sister Etta Silverfriend Response by the Congregation Song, "Lift Up Your Heads, 0 Ye Gates" Congregation (Mrs. Edith Trebell, Accompanist) We extend our thanks to the visiting' artists who assisted with the program. Mrs. Houston's singing gave evidence of good training arid inherent artistry, while Floyd Moreland's performance on ths flute was excellent. Brother David Richards was in good voice, as usual. So ended the Solar Festival celebration for A. K. 95. We all look with keen anticipation to events of the coming year. May they be propitious! Now to a note of other events. H. D. Silverfriend left for Tampa on the bus Monday the twenty-fourth. He returned October 2. Linnaeus Peterson spent several days in Tampa recently. David Richards left on a motor trip Sunday the thirtieth. He returned on the ninth, after a visit with friends in Jacksonville, New Smyrna and Lakeland. On October 5 A. H. Andrews motored to Miami, returning the following Monday. On the nineteenth Claude Rahn, Franklin Jacke and A. H. Andrews motored to the Lake Okeechobee region, returning the same day. Monday the twenty-second Mr. Wilmot M. Cleaves of Brockton, Massachusetts, arrived with the intention of making his future home with the Unity. A party consisting of Cora Stephens, Genevieve Bisbing, Max Arendt and L. W. Bubbett made the round trip to Miami on the twenty-third. The American Legion convention was in session and Miami was the scene of one of the most hectic times in its history. The frame through E'stero, over the Tamiami Trail, was the heaviest ever—a continual stream of motor vehicles of every description. A solid group of eighty-five Chevrolets, only a part of the Illinois delegation, came through at one time. It seemed like a revival of the boom period. Friday the twenty-sixth A. H. Andrews motored to Miami to visit friends. Well, we've successfully pulled through this year's storm period without a blowup, thanks to the weather man, or whoever's responsible. W'e hope we are not previous in heaving a sigh of relief!
Notes:
See originals in Archives building. Most issues have been photocopied and are bound. These copies are located on the Public Shelf