Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. január-június (23. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)
1940-04-25 / 17. szám
Page 10 April 25, 1940 THUNDER OVER 36 With, the howling seaso. of the Verhovay Inter-Clul League drawing to a close the bowlers of Branch 3 are preparing for the 194f Detroit City Tournament which both Verhovay team will enter. The No. 1 team will bow on Saturday April 20th, the No. 2 team on Sunday Ma’ 5th. The 1940 city tournament has 2337 teams entered and is bigger than 31 of the Iasi 40 world’s championship A. B. C. tournaments. The boys from both teams are prepared to take a large share of the prize money—they hope. All averages and final team standing of the Verhovay Inter-Club League will be published in the next issue of the Journal, as the league has two more weeks to go. Signs of spring are here again. The baseball team from Branch 36 already has started its practices, which are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Southwestern High School Field. All interested Verhovay players are invited for a tryout. This year the team will be entered in the Detroit Baseball Federation in Class B, which means a complete schedule for every Sunday throughout the year. We of Branch 36 have tried to organize the Verhovay Mid-Western League, but were forced to drop the idea because of the lack of interest shown. The league could have been formed this year, but Lorain and Detroit were the only interested Verhovay teams. This idea should be promoted during the coming season so that in 1941 it can be accomplished. It would bring about closer relationship and fraternalism among out of state Verhovay branch es and members. Branch 36 expects to have a stronger team than it did the past year. With a few more reliable additions to the baseball roster, this could easily be won. We should like to book a few games with out of state Verhovay teams — South Bend, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Martins Ferry, please take notice; also all midwestern managers for the coming year, please contact me about this proposed 1941 Verhovay Baseball League. Let’s put our dreams into facts this time. With best regards to all Verhovayak Lapja NEWMAN’S IDEA OF A GENTLEMAN Some time ago I devoted .wo articles to the consideration of what distinguishes he gentleman from other men; and a correspondent low suggests that I give Cardinal Newman’s “excelent and comprehensive definition of a gentleman.” I am glad to do this, esoecially as it gives an opportunity to recommend to all my readers an interesting and valuable book, containing immense riches of thought and style in very small space. This book was published in 1931 and is called “The Fine Gold of Newman” and is edited by the accomplished scholar in literature, Prof. Joseph J. Reilly of Hunter College, New York City. This little book is a treasure-house of the best specimens of the prose style of the great cardinal. In the essay called “Idea of a University” we find Newman’s description of a gentleman, from which I print a/n extract, hoping it may induce some of my readers to look up the whole and read especially what Newman says of the gentleman’s attitude toward religion: “It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is This description is both refined and, as far as it goes, accurate. The true gentleman in like manner carefully avoids whatever may cause a jar or a jolt in the minds of those with whom he is cast;—all clashing of opinion, or collision of feeling, all restraint, or suspicion, or gloom, or resentment; his great concern being to make every one at their ease and at home. He has his eyes on all his company; he is tender towards the bashful, gentle towards the distant, and merciful towards the absurd: he can recollect to whom he is speaking; he guards against unseasonable illusions, or topics which may irritatis; he is seldom prominent in conversation, and never wearisome. He makes light of favors while he does them, and seems to be receiving when he is conferring. He never speaks of himself except when compelled, never defends him-Verhovay teams for a successful season, we remain Fraternally yours, Frank A. Szopko, 8556 Vanderbilt Ave. Detroit, Michigan. Mgr. Detroit Verhovay Baseball Club of Branch 36 self by a mere retort, he has no ears for slander or gossip, is scrupulous in imputing motives to those who interfere with him, and interprets everything for the best. He is never mean or little in his disputes, never takes unfair advantage, never mistakes personalities or sharp sayings for arguments, or insinuates evil which he dare not say out. He has too much good sense to be affronted at insults, he is too well employed to remember injuries, and too indolent to bear malice. He is patient, forbearing and resigned, on philosophical principals; he tubmits to pain, because it is inevitable, to bereavement, because it is irrepar able, and to death, because it is his destiny. If he engages in controversy of any one who never inflicts pain, kind, his disciplined intellect preserves him from the blundering discourtesy of better, perhaps, but less educated minds; who, like blunt weapons, tear and hack instead of cutting clean, who mistake the point in argument, waste their strength on trifles, misconceive their adversary, and leave the question more involved than they find it. He may be right or wrong in his opinion, but he is too clear-headed to be unjust; he is as simple as he is forcible, and as brief as he is decisive.”--------------O-------------THE HUNGARIAN REFERENCE LIBRARY A bit of attention should be called to the work of the Hungarian Reference Library of New York City, the chief aims of which are to promote a more widely spread knowledge of Hungarian culture in America, and vice versa.. Earlier this week, after being received for the second time by Archduke Otto Von Habsburg in a press conference, I visited the Reference Library to view the Photographic Exhibit of contemporary Hungarian Photographers. The Exhibit consists of two hundred pieces by the foremost photographers of the day, and one-fourth of the display is in color. It had originally been held in conjuction with a concert on April 10, 1940, for the benefit of the Metropolitan Opera Fund, but has been extended until April 30th. It is impossible to portray with words the definite beauty that has been caught by the cameras of such noted Hungarians as Martin Munkácsi, Gábor Éder, Dr. Max Thorek, and the Muray brothers, Arthur and Nicholas. They have attained the highest point attainable in modern day photographic perfection. Portraits so vivid and lifelike that one could almost expect the subjects to step out of the mountigns; distortions with mirrors and studies of surrealism in direct contrast. These men play with light and shade, comparison and contrast, with the photographic lens as deftly as Rembrandt and Michelangelo wielded the brush and palette. Truly a great exhibit that goes on tour at the end of the month, and will be on display at the San Francisco Worlds Fair in the Fine Arts Building for two months this summer. Yet this is but one of the many arrangements of the Library; one of the works to bring culture into a war-torn world. Concerts, lectures, Hungarian art displays, diversified programs are all included. The building up of an American Library in Hungary is one of the Library’s chief aims, and all contributions of American History and Scientific books, old or new, are greatly appreciated. A bit of attention, did I say? They deserve a warm hand clasp and an encouraging word for the work they are doing! —Betty Carol Balega.--------------O-------------“SZECSKAY EVENING IN PITTSBURGH” On Friday evening, April 26th, 1940, at the International Institute, 405 S. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh. The Hungarian Professional Society will present a “Szecskay Evening” in honor of Mr. George Szecskay, one of America’s outstanding Hungarian poets and writers, and his highly talented family. Mr. Szecskay, a member of the Professional Society, will be aided in the presentation of his literary works by three of his talented daughters, Lenke Szecskay, Olga Szecskay, and Ida Toldi (Mrs. Richard Crist). Lenke will entertain with her beautiful and highly Interpretative dance numbers, while Olga and Ida (Mrs Richard Crist) will recite a few of Mr. Szecskay’s better known works. The program also includes a talk by Mr. Szecskay on America’s Hungarian Poets and Their Works, This should be well worth hearing inasmuch as Mr. Szecskay has been an outstanding member of the Hungarian Literary Colony in America for the past forty odd years, and has been greatly responsible for its rapid development. His works are varied and many', some being awarded the distine tion of being accepted in Hungary, his native land, as outstand ing literary pieces. All those acquainted with the writings and literary accomplishments of Mr. Szecskay, as well as those interested In the steady VERHOVAY SOCIAL CLUB OF DETROIT The much discussed amalgamation of the youth of Branches 356 and 36 into a social club is now a reality. This newly formed club is the first of its kind and it is expected that youthful members of other branches will flock to join and enjoy the numerous social and athletic affairs. The election of officers took place March 20th. The following received the pleasant task of guiding the destiny of the club for the first year of its existence: Frank Sopko, President; George Farkas, Vice-President; Andrew Gallovich, Secretary; Stephen Lutz, Treasurer; Andrew Heck, Frank Deak, Helen Nyikon, Ernie Lada, Theresa Orsz, Charles Papp, Board of Directors. The Club has already had two socials—a roller skating party and a dance—and plans have been made for three moonlights this coming summer. The first, a moonlight picnic, will be held on June 29th, to be followed by another on July 27th. The third moonlight event will be an excursion to the ever popular island of Bob-lo, on August 23d. Be sure to reserve these dates. Besides meeting your old friends you will have the opportunity of making many new acquaintances. In closing I wish to ask for candidates for our men’s baseball and softball teams, and for a girls’ softball team. Attend the meetings for information as to dates of tryouts. , —Stephen Lutz. progress of Hungarian Literature, Music and Art in America, are invited to attend this unusually attractive affair. Tea and dancing will immediately follow the program. An admission charge of twenty-five cents will be made. c. c.—Mr. Jos. Bercsi, Chairman, Press Committee —Dr. John 8. Sebastian, Pres. Prof. Society.-------------O------------WHY WERE THE SAINTS, SAINTS? Because they were cheerful when it was difficult to be cheerful, and patient when it was difficult to be patient; and because they pushed on when they wanted to stand still, and kept silent when they wanted to talk, and were agreeable when they wanted to be disagreeable. That was all. It was quite simple and always will be.
