Amerikai Magyar Reformátusok Lapja, 1932 (33. évfolyam, 1-53. szám)

1932-07-02 / 27. szám

AMERIKAI MAGYAR REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA 7 értelmét: “A kis csirkét a sok alamizsnáért fogadták partnernek, de ha a sok búza nem lett volna, akkor nem lett volna soha cimbora.” Okos felelet. Vigyázz te is az életben azokra, akik csak azért szeretnek, mert valami hasznuk van belőled. Ferenczi Róza, Windsor, Ont. Ha szerdán, de legkésőbb csütörtökön délelőtt postára te­szed a megfejtést, még idejében megkapom. Ezután ird meg, mikor tetted postára és majd én is megírom, mikor kaptam meg. Nem szeretném, ha elmaradnál amiatt, mert későn kapod a lapot. Juhász Jolánka, Buffalo, N. Y. Igen tanulságos a te megfejtésed a második meséről: “Nem haszonlesésből kell szeretni a felebarátainkat.” írd meg egyszer, el tudtad-e olvasni jól a jutalomkönyvet és megértetted-e, amit olvastál? A rejtvényt köszönöm. Valamikor felhasználom. Nyíri József és Sanyi, Leech- burg, Pa. A te leveled is okos levél. Kiírok ebből is valamit: “A cimboráknak szeretni és becsülni kell egy­mást akkor is, ha egyik vagy másik szegényebb, vagy parasztabb családból származik. Én igazán úgy szere­tem a cimborámat, mintha a király volna, még ha a leg- koldusabb családból van is. Odaadnám neki még a szi­vemet is.” Antal Árpád, Vintondale, Pa. Igen szép le­hetett az a Washington ünnepély, amit rendeztetek és amelyen olyan sokan részt vettetek a magyarok közül. Lám, igy mutathatják meg magyar lányok és fiuk, hogy tudnak ők is olyan szép dolgokat csinálni, mint akárki más. Gratulálok. A rejtvényt köszönöm. Mindjárt fel is használtam. AZ IFJÚSÁG KÖRÉBŐL, C. E. Topic for July 3. “WHAT IS FREEDOM: POLITICAL AND PERSONAL?” Scripture: I. Peter 2:13-16; John 8:36. One hundred and fifty-six years ago fifty-five men signed their names upon a declaration written by Thomas Jefferson. The document spoke of three inalien­able rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Eighty-three years ago (April 14) our forefathers, as­sembled in the Great Church (Ref.) at Debrecen, adopted another Declaration of Independence, deposing the House of Habsburg from the Hungarian throne. What a long and strenuous fight it was, this attaining of political freedom! What is in it that man has valued so highly? Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Every living man should have the right to these things. No government should curtail these rights, but rather help men to attain them. Political freedom is impossible without personal freedom, which includes free speech and free expression and exercise of religious convictions. The Calvinistic Faith is the champion of this right, which today is our most valuable heritage. — How shall this freedom be preserved? — First, by strengthening this champion of our liberty. President Wilson once said in Philadelphia: “The great American Democracy is the direct outgrowth of the Calvinistic Faith.” To preserve the sturdiness of the outgrowth the source must be kept healthy and strong. Can you imagine, what would happen, should our Protestantism die out and the absolutistic power of Rome be reinstated? We would be plunged into Medieval darkness and opression. If you love your liberty help to strengthen your Reformed Church. Be a faithful, active and supporting member and you will be the champion of freedom. Never give ground to Roman­ism; if you do, you endanger the liberty of the next generation. — In the second place, strengthen your own convictions. Study the fundamentals of your faith; com­pare them with the dictatorial teachings of Rome. The power of freedom is in intelligence. The Reformed Faith will sparkle like the Koh-i-noor, in the sunshine of historical truth. Be intelligent, be firm and your liberty, political and personal, will be secure. Rev. D. Bodor. GENERAL OUTLINE of the Program for the C. E. Conference, August 10, 11 and 12, Lackawanna, N. Y. il. Wednesday afternoon and evening—a) Re­gistration and supper, b) Church service. II. Thursday-—a) Morning session, b) Dinner, c) Entire afternoon in recreation at Hamburg-on- the-Lake: 1. Swimming in Lake Erie. 2. Field games and a general good time, d) Supper, e) Evening session. III. Friday—a) Morning session, b) Dinner, c) Afternoon session until 4:30. d) 5-10 p. m.: 1. Seventy-mile bus trip to Niagara Falls, viewing them by day and night. 2. Picnic supper at the Falls. (Payment of the usual $2.00 registration fee entitles you to all the above and lodging with breakfast at no additional cost.) Rev. John Bőtty. NIAGARA BY NIGHT. We have tried to present a verbal sketch of Niagara by day. In the day it is energy—inspir­ing; and by night—mystically magic. Have you ever noticed how sounds and objects are magnified by the shadows of the evening? Likewise the roai of these dimly outlined agneous sheets grip you in enchanting terror. It fills you with an uneasy dread in searching in the dark for a fathomless bottom. And yet as you sit on a nearby bench and accustom your ears to its peculiar “music,” you become enveloped by certain calmness and serenity. The Falls are not completely dark, for its waters are wearing a nocturnal blanket of vari- hues produced by gigantic multi-colored lights from the Canadian side. The brilliant illumination of this artificial spectrum playing on the mist blended with the coolness and blackness of the night and refreshing odor of the water generates a magnetic fascination hard to resist. When is Niagara more beautiful—by day or night? Save your pennies and decide for yourself

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