Verhovayak Lapja, 1937. január-június (20. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)
1937-05-29 / 22. szám
MAY 29, 1937 ENGLISH EDITION THE CONTEST IS OVER! “The song is ended but the melody lingers on,” so say the song writers. This thought can be applied to our free steamship ticket contest for securing new members: the “song” is the work of the contestants, which is “ended” now and the “melody” which will “linger” on, of course, will be the reward of their work, that is, their trip to Hungary. The contest has drawn to a close and within a few weeks the names of the final winners in the contest will be published. After that it will be a very few short weeks indeed, until the winners will set sail for Hungary, on the luxurious ocean liner “Europa.” In addition to the winners, there will be quite a large number of Hungarians, friends and acquaintances going over.The whole group will be under the leadership of Mr. John Bencze, Supreme Secretary of our Association. In view of the interest and anticipation manifested by everyone concerned, we deem it appropriate to give a few highlights of the many thrills awaiting the visitors to Hungary. Aside from the fact that it is of twofold interest to us, Hungary is a source of never ending pleasures and thrills even to the most casual tourist, which fact is attested to and corroborated by the innumerable articles of praise written by visitors returning from Hungary. TWELVE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING HUNGARY If you wish to keep up with holiday fashions, you must visit Hungary. This land is becoming a very popular summer-resort. Discriminating people agree that Hungary is the country which offers everything that goes to make the visitor’s sojourn enjoyable. HUNGARY IS ACCESSIBLE The Kingdom of Hungary lies deep in the heart of Central Europe — the visitor in that forest-clad, castlecrowned land is magic-car-BEFORE YOU LOSE YOUR HEALTH YOU SHOULD SEE that YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT LIFE INSURANCE peted back in time, a thousand years. And yet, Hungary is easily and comfortably reached from any of the Continental cities or seaports. IT IS DIFFERENT Hungary is still romantic in a thousand charming ways — not because a show is staged to entertain visitors from abroad, but because it is a country of quaint and ancientt customs and ceremonies, gorgeously colorful native costumes and highly artistic peasant handicraft in embroideries, lace, woodcarving and articles of leatherwork. It is a country the pattern of village life and country society is manorial, almost feudal and where people of all classes are genuinely hospitable. IT HAS AN ENTRANCING CAPITAL Budapest is one of the world’s most truly beautiful cities. The Hungarian capital is built on both sides of the Danube, the two parts, Buda and Pest being joined by a number of lovely and graceful bridges. This center of Magyar cultural and social life is a gay, sophisticated, romantic place with a carefree, joyous atmosphere. We can assure you that you will be delighted with it. HUNGARIANS WILL UNDERSTAND English, French and German are widely spoken in Hungary. At the frontier and at railway stations interpreters are stationed to aid the travellers. HUNGARY OFFERS GLORIOUS OUTDOOR LIFE Hungary offers possibilities for nearly every kind of sport. Visitors may play golf. Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe is the scene of international yacht races. SHOOTING AND FISHING ARE GOOD Hungary’s great forests, moorlands and private preserves can boast of the widest variety of game found anywhere on the Continent. There is some excellent fishing in the lakes and rivers. VISIT THE HORTOBÁGY the celebrated Hungarian prairie, where thousands of horses and cattle roam free and untrammelled during THE BISHOP OF NAMUR, THE RT. REV. L. T. HEYLEN and hU entourage with young girls in Hungarian costumes — in Budapest. IU HJ NG A RT" LAN D ©E PEACE A great Internationl Congress can only be organized in and by a land which can guarantee not only a peaceful atmosphere for the work of congress, but also make the necessary arrangements for the well-being of the participants. A country torn by political dissensions cannot guarantee the necessary security and calm, and thus many of those who would like to participate, abstain from coming owing to the feeling of unrest prevailing in the land. Hungary, where the XXXIV. International Eucharistic Congress will be held is now one of the most peaceful lands in Europe. The thousand years old constitution assures this peace and quiet; the Government is powerful; there is full freedom of speech, and press; within the last few years all the political parties, not only have refrained from attacking the Church, but on the contrary, greatly venerate it. Hungary is a Kingdom but, since 1919, it is under the rule of a Regent, Admiral Nicholas de Horthy, greatly loved and respected by the whole of the people. His wife was asked by the Central Preparatory Committee of the XXXIV. International Eucharistic Congress to be patroness of the Congress. The country is actually administered by a Constitutional Government basted on the majority in the Parliament. Since the war, the Government has always been a progressive one, but of a Christian and National tendency. Parliament consists of two Houses, the House of Representatives and the Upper House. Hungarian political life is quiet and all the political parties without distinction and the press, acclaimed the holding of the Eucharistic Congress in Hungary due to the strength of Hungarian Catholicism. What a favorable atmosphere awaits the Eucharistic Congress is best proved by the visit of Bishop Heylen to Budapest. The whole press featured the Bishop’s picture, sent reporters to meet and interview him, and wrote long articles about his stay here. Owing to world conditions social questions everywhere cause the government much worry, and here it is the same, but with the patience born through the ages, the greater part of the year, guarded by those famous horsemen, the gulyás and! the csikós. WHY HUNGARY If you have been there beu fore, there is not much that we can tell you, for the unforgettable fascination of Hungary cannot be described in a few paragraphs nor even in many volumes, it has to be seen. But if this is your first visit, it is just possible that we may be able to give you a faint idea of what you may expect to find in Hungary this year. ( THE OPEN-AIR PERFORMANCES OF TATA] which of recent years have acquired a well-merited fame, will offer a specially high programn this year. Or if you do not care for the classical variety of music, there is always the lovely tunes provided by Hungarian gypsies. TO THE LADIES You have probably often had occasions to admire the lovely needle-work of the Hungarian peasant women and have seen representations of their quaint and picturesque native dresses. While in Hungary why not take a trip to Mezőkövesd, Boldog or Halas or some other village where you can see them in their natural surroundings? FINALE * In these few short paragraphs we have attempted to enumerate a very few of the thrills and sights and sensations which await the visitor to Hungary. Though we have tried to picture the pleasures that await the visitors in very glowing terms, yet when they shall have seen all these things, they will say that we have been very modest in our discription and praise. For those of our lucky members who will be the winners in our mepibership contest will have an opportunity to see all of the things described above and more if they so desire. So, you lucky ones, be patient for just a little while longer and your wishes will be realized far beyond your fondest dreams. Just a few short weeks yet until you set sail for the land of dreams, on the trip, the memory of which will constitute your most cherished possession all your life (Continued on next page)
