Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
2006.08.29
Pubication Date:
1917/03/01
Object ID:
PA—0219
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Current Events in Our Community Life
BY D. J. RICHARDS
March 1917
ON SATURDAY evening, Feb. 10, the K. U. Orchestra gave a very interesting concert, playing eight numbers. Our new cornetist, Brother Linton, is a valuable accession. Five new members have been added to the orchestra in the last year. Brother Harold Moreland and. Sister Virginia Rugg, violin; Brother Lin, cornet; Brother Milton Boszormeny, trombone; and Virgil Shaw, the bass viol. The Koreshan Unity at one time had the best band and orchestra in the state. We have maintained a fairly good orchestra combination during this time of waiting, but now with new talent coming in, filling important parts, we believe we will have an excellent combination again in the near future.
At the Sunday evening Service of Feb'y 11, a brother read the following articles from the writings of KORESH: "Theology," F. S., Jan'y 7, 1893. This article explained that dualism is not the ultimate of the divine manifestation; a continuation of the same subject in F. S., Jan'y 21, 1893, dealt with the evolution of Koreshanity; "The Evils and, Dangers of Class Hatred," F. S., July 17, 1906, was also read. The solo for the evening was "The Last Battle," the words of which were written by Brother George Hunt, to the air of that stirring song, "March of the Cameron Men." We are reprinting in this issue "The Evils and Dangers of Class Hatred;" our people were unusually impressed with the above article, as well as with the words of the song above mentioned. SWORD readers will readily see how well they dovetailed into each other.
It is our custom to have a Victrola concert in the Dining Hall every Wednesday evening, and much enjoyment has been derived from them. We will now be able to alternate the Columbia Grafonola with the Victrola, as Sister Mabel and Brother Unton brought with them a fine Grafonola, and a choice selection of records. We have a library of almost 600 records of all kinds, from the most comic to very classical; a collection that will suit the taste of all.
Sister Bertie Boomer, who has been in New York City for some time, following her art studies, returned to Estero recently, coming by way of Havana, Panama Canal, Kings ton, and Jamaica. She visited many other interesting points, and her descriptions of the places, customs, and manners of the people have been very instructive as well as entertaining, and were very much enjoyed by all. Sister Bertie will write a series of articles for the "Younger Minds" Dept. concerning this trip, beginning in this issue.
The high cost of living is the topic of the hour, but we believe that no state in the Union has better natural resources than Florida. Things can be grown here practically the year round, and sea food, such as fish, oysters, and clams, are to be had in abundance. Occasionally, some of the brothers get up a picnic, to dig oysters and clams, and from the fishermen in the Bay we often obtain a mess of fish. We are glad that Estero Bay is open to all and that Wall Street cannot interfere with our getting these things, though we are conscious of the fact that the price of gasoline is again soaring skyward.
The boiler that once did service in running the sawmill has been moved over to the machine shop, and will now be used to furnish steam for the machine shop and laundry. The running of the printing office machinery and the saw. mill by our new boiler is a great convenience, as well as a great saving of labor.
At our Sunday evening Service of Feb'y 18, a sister read from the writings of KORESH: "The Dangers of False Imperialism," F. S., August 10, 1900. This article showed that the "spirit of a false commercialism is the menacing danger at the present hour. The heaping up of the wealth of the country in the hands of the unscrupulous and soulless, the tendencies of which are augmenting daily at an accelerating ratio, is the dangerpoint of disintegra tion. Our danger is the money power, not one political party as distinct from another." The solo for the evening was, "If With All Your Hearts," from the oratorio, "Elijah."
At our Sunday evening Service of Feb'y 25, a brother read from the writings of KORESH: "The Word of God, the Personality of Deity," F. S., Feb'y 15, 1901. We wish the writer of "Brook Kerith," as well as other iconoclasts, such as Bernard Shaw, who doesn't recognize the divinity of the Lord Jesus, could read this beautiful tribute of the Master's to the Savior of nineteen hundred years ago. Under the following questions, "Was Jesus great? and if so, what are some of the factors of his magni tude?" is to be found the most profound analysis of the character of the Lord Jesus; the last sentence reads as follows: "He was the most wonderful character of all ages, because he was the Son of God, because he embodied all the attributes of Deity, and because he was the Lord God Almighty." Brother James Calderwood sang, "The Ninety and Nine," Sister Ella Graham playing the accompaniment.
The K. U. Orchestra gave a concert on Saturday eve ning, March 3; we were much pleased to have in addition to our local talent a vocal solo by Mrs. Smith, of the Estero Inn, who sang "The Last Rose of Summer" very sweetly.
The following Sunday evening a brother read at our Service "The Structure of Scientific Socialism," and "Secret of the Success of Koreshanity." The first article treats of the futile efforts of reformers who know nothing of the law of the construction of the natural cosmos, the purpose of democracy, and the empire of the new age. The second article deals with Koreshanity founded upon a demonstrated science, the cosmos being the pattern for human government; it also sets forth the difference between experimental socialism and scientific imperialism. The last few sentences of the article read as follows: "It is the power of truth as manifest in Koreshanity, against the money power and the god of men as manifest more conspicuously in the United States than iu any other country in the world. The Chicago Chronicle hit the nail on the head when it said: 'The only remedy for socialism will be imperialism.' It will be and is the Imperialism of Koreshanity." The quartette sang "The Lord Is Great," and "Adonai."
We recently had a short visit from Mr. C. A. Frederickson, from Minn. It was thirty degrees below zero when Mr. F. left for the South; and on his return to Minn., he sent us a post card with a picture of a snow drift that was three feet higher than the caboose on a railroad track. It was very interesting to look at, but we are very glad that we are living in a country "where the sweet magnolias bloom."
BY D. J. RICHARDS
March 1917
ON SATURDAY evening, Feb. 10, the K. U. Orchestra gave a very interesting concert, playing eight numbers. Our new cornetist, Brother Linton, is a valuable accession. Five new members have been added to the orchestra in the last year. Brother Harold Moreland and. Sister Virginia Rugg, violin; Brother Lin, cornet; Brother Milton Boszormeny, trombone; and Virgil Shaw, the bass viol. The Koreshan Unity at one time had the best band and orchestra in the state. We have maintained a fairly good orchestra combination during this time of waiting, but now with new talent coming in, filling important parts, we believe we will have an excellent combination again in the near future.
At the Sunday evening Service of Feb'y 11, a brother read the following articles from the writings of KORESH: "Theology," F. S., Jan'y 7, 1893. This article explained that dualism is not the ultimate of the divine manifestation; a continuation of the same subject in F. S., Jan'y 21, 1893, dealt with the evolution of Koreshanity; "The Evils and, Dangers of Class Hatred," F. S., July 17, 1906, was also read. The solo for the evening was "The Last Battle," the words of which were written by Brother George Hunt, to the air of that stirring song, "March of the Cameron Men." We are reprinting in this issue "The Evils and Dangers of Class Hatred;" our people were unusually impressed with the above article, as well as with the words of the song above mentioned. SWORD readers will readily see how well they dovetailed into each other.
It is our custom to have a Victrola concert in the Dining Hall every Wednesday evening, and much enjoyment has been derived from them. We will now be able to alternate the Columbia Grafonola with the Victrola, as Sister Mabel and Brother Unton brought with them a fine Grafonola, and a choice selection of records. We have a library of almost 600 records of all kinds, from the most comic to very classical; a collection that will suit the taste of all.
Sister Bertie Boomer, who has been in New York City for some time, following her art studies, returned to Estero recently, coming by way of Havana, Panama Canal, Kings ton, and Jamaica. She visited many other interesting points, and her descriptions of the places, customs, and manners of the people have been very instructive as well as entertaining, and were very much enjoyed by all. Sister Bertie will write a series of articles for the "Younger Minds" Dept. concerning this trip, beginning in this issue.
The high cost of living is the topic of the hour, but we believe that no state in the Union has better natural resources than Florida. Things can be grown here practically the year round, and sea food, such as fish, oysters, and clams, are to be had in abundance. Occasionally, some of the brothers get up a picnic, to dig oysters and clams, and from the fishermen in the Bay we often obtain a mess of fish. We are glad that Estero Bay is open to all and that Wall Street cannot interfere with our getting these things, though we are conscious of the fact that the price of gasoline is again soaring skyward.
The boiler that once did service in running the sawmill has been moved over to the machine shop, and will now be used to furnish steam for the machine shop and laundry. The running of the printing office machinery and the saw. mill by our new boiler is a great convenience, as well as a great saving of labor.
At our Sunday evening Service of Feb'y 18, a sister read from the writings of KORESH: "The Dangers of False Imperialism," F. S., August 10, 1900. This article showed that the "spirit of a false commercialism is the menacing danger at the present hour. The heaping up of the wealth of the country in the hands of the unscrupulous and soulless, the tendencies of which are augmenting daily at an accelerating ratio, is the dangerpoint of disintegra tion. Our danger is the money power, not one political party as distinct from another." The solo for the evening was, "If With All Your Hearts," from the oratorio, "Elijah."
At our Sunday evening Service of Feb'y 25, a brother read from the writings of KORESH: "The Word of God, the Personality of Deity," F. S., Feb'y 15, 1901. We wish the writer of "Brook Kerith," as well as other iconoclasts, such as Bernard Shaw, who doesn't recognize the divinity of the Lord Jesus, could read this beautiful tribute of the Master's to the Savior of nineteen hundred years ago. Under the following questions, "Was Jesus great? and if so, what are some of the factors of his magni tude?" is to be found the most profound analysis of the character of the Lord Jesus; the last sentence reads as follows: "He was the most wonderful character of all ages, because he was the Son of God, because he embodied all the attributes of Deity, and because he was the Lord God Almighty." Brother James Calderwood sang, "The Ninety and Nine," Sister Ella Graham playing the accompaniment.
The K. U. Orchestra gave a concert on Saturday eve ning, March 3; we were much pleased to have in addition to our local talent a vocal solo by Mrs. Smith, of the Estero Inn, who sang "The Last Rose of Summer" very sweetly.
The following Sunday evening a brother read at our Service "The Structure of Scientific Socialism," and "Secret of the Success of Koreshanity." The first article treats of the futile efforts of reformers who know nothing of the law of the construction of the natural cosmos, the purpose of democracy, and the empire of the new age. The second article deals with Koreshanity founded upon a demonstrated science, the cosmos being the pattern for human government; it also sets forth the difference between experimental socialism and scientific imperialism. The last few sentences of the article read as follows: "It is the power of truth as manifest in Koreshanity, against the money power and the god of men as manifest more conspicuously in the United States than iu any other country in the world. The Chicago Chronicle hit the nail on the head when it said: 'The only remedy for socialism will be imperialism.' It will be and is the Imperialism of Koreshanity." The quartette sang "The Lord Is Great," and "Adonai."
We recently had a short visit from Mr. C. A. Frederickson, from Minn. It was thirty degrees below zero when Mr. F. left for the South; and on his return to Minn., he sent us a post card with a picture of a snow drift that was three feet higher than the caboose on a railroad track. It was very interesting to look at, but we are very glad that we are living in a country "where the sweet magnolias bloom."
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[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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