Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. január-június (23. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)
1940-01-25 / 4. szám
1 Page 2 Do You Know? DO YOU KNOW that the great-grandfather of the late King Alexander of Jugo-Slavia, who was the founder of the Karageorgievich dynasty, was given refuge in Hungary, when he was exiled from his native Serbia? * * * ' DO YOU KNOW that many Hungarians fought for the freedom of Poland, and after their defeat by Russia, Magyar families opened their homes to all emigrants from their Northern neighbor? * * * DO YOU KNOW that there were Hungarians in Garibaldi’s forces as well? The right-hand-man of Italy’s celebrated patriot was Stephen Türr, who as general became the aide-de-camp of King Victor Emanuel I, and commander of the garrison of Naples. In the city of Palermo a tablet and a street perpetuate the name of another Magyar, Colonel Tüköry, who fell together with Garibaldi, loving his “Bravi Ungheresi” legioneries. For they fought bravely, and after the campaign consolidated order on the Apennine Peninsula, earning these words of praise from Garibaldi — “The bravery of my Magyars has woven an unbreakable tie between Italy and Hungary”’. * * * DO YOU KNOW that France showed her appreciation of Hungary’s attitude when the Tisza river inundated the city of Szeged, in 1879. A performance was given in the Paris Grand Opera to aid the Hungarian flood victims, also a ball at the Hotel Continental the proceeds of which were 250,000 francs. Soon after this Hungarians returned the courtesy by donating a large sum to the widows and orphans of the SS “Arrogante” disaster. * * * DO YOU KNOW that Coppée, the eminent French poet, who visited Hungary with a representative delegation of the Academy Francaise, confessed that France was accorded such sympathy by Hungary as by no other nation since her defeat. He read his own poem on Petőfi at the foot of the Magyar lyrist’s statue in Budapest, and among the celebrities surrounding him were the composers Delibes and Massenet, the distinguished builder of the Suez Canal, Fernand Lesseps, the writers Gouzie, Ulbach and Ratisbonne, editors Berardi and Joung, the painters Fleury, Rops, and many others. * * * DO YOU KNOW that General John Czecz, who helped Kossuth and became an exile, organized the first army for the Argentine Republic? * * * DO YOU KNOW that on the other hand outstanding Hungarian waiters and artists were entertained in Paris sometime later, when the leaders of French spiritual aristocracy played host to a large body of Magyars on a good-will tour. The Theatre Francais presented “Aux Voyageours Hongrois”, a play specially written by Bor nier for the occasion. French-Magyar friendship was also manifested by renaming Paris streets and squares Rue de Budapest, Place de Budapest. * * * DO YOU KNOW that a number of Hungarians took part in the 1851 revolution in Cuba? Major Prágay, for instance, and many others were shot or were interned in prison camps after the insurgents were defeated by the autocrats. * * * DO YOU KNOW that five Magyars achieved the highest rank in the French army, “Maréchal de France?” Under King Louis XIII, there were no less than 2,000 officers and mén in the infantry, while Richelieu established a special “Cavalerie Hongroise”. There were already three Magyar cavalry regiments in 1690, then in addition one Paul Deák organized another hussar regiment, in 1716 Colonel Rátkay and in 1720 László Bercsényi still another, the line being closed by Count Esterházy, whose regiment was formed in the year 1733. * * * DO YOU KNOW that the Transsylvanian Master Orbán cast such large cannons that the Turks used a hundred oxen to transport them to the city of Byzantium THE BUDAPEST STRING QUARTET . Verhovayak Lapja January 25, 1940. The Budapest String Quartet made its first Pittsburgh appearance on Dec. 6th at the Foster Memorial Hall under the auspices of the New Friends of Music in a concert that won the plaudits of the critics and left little doubt in the minds of the audience that they are indeed one of the best string quartets in the world today. It was these four men, Josef Roismann, first violin, Alexander Schneider, second violin, Boris Kroyt, violist, and Mischa Schneider, cellist, who practised together for two years before giving a public performance. In this program they offered three quartets, Mozart’s B flat major, Béla Bsrtók’s No. 2 and Beethoven’s B flat major, Opus 130, with the Grand Fugue from Opus 133. The audience was delighted with the Mozart work as each movement was achieved with excellent phrasing and unity. Unfortunately the Bartók number left the audience disappointed. This controversial work was the center of interest, being its first playing here. To many, however, this work was understandable. Made up of three movements of acceptable form, it is interspersed with bits of unmistakable Hungarian folk themes. It was the unusual harmonies that occasioned the shaking of heads. In the last half of the concert the quartet proved equal to the difficult Opus 130 with a superb performance of what is one of Beethoven’s greatest masterpieces. For the players themselves and their artistry there can THE NEW BY-LAWS (Regulations) (Continued from Page 1) association, that is, our interest. Impossible circumstances were created by the former lax ruling, whereby the member who was stricken from membership, continued to pay past dues although his policy was no longer in force. These dues were accepted by the various branches and at the head office. Many were the instances of cancelled members—who paid in installments and lagged far behind, suddenly took ill, and expected benefits from the lapsed policies. Since they continued to pay installments, they held it against the association that they were denied sick aid. It was purely a matter of luck in the past that deaths did not become involved in these conflicting lapse of policies, for should this have occurred, the beneficiaries undoubtedly would have made claims against them. Since the policies were no longer in effect, the association would have had to refuse all such claims. In all probability the beneficiaries would then take court action, and in evidence produce the dues receipts. The court then would certainly declare in favor of the widows and orphans. The fact that the association accepted dues against cancelled policies would prove very damaging to the organization. We of the Verhovay Association are very reluctant to resort to the courts. If any member is entitled to any claims, that claim is promptly settled without resort to the courts or attorneys. Therefore, in order to forestall any such eventuality, we made this modification. This change is in no way an infringement upon the rights of our policyholders. Insurance firms grant only a 30 day period of grace, whereas in our association we allow 90 days within which to make delayed payments. If a member pays his dues of December in the month of February, his policy is still in effect. Should this same member fail to pay in Feb., he will be stricken from membership. This means that he can only be reinstated on condition that he pays up all dues up to and including the month of March, that is, four months of dues. be nothing but the warmest praise. With this flawless performance, in which they exhibited a masterly control of all technical details, superlative interprative pow ers and above all consummate ensemble, they afforded Pittsburghers a musical experience that will long be remembered. Árpád Chontos, Branch 430 v Homestead, Pa. (Constantinople), which they with these fieldpieces? succeeded in capturing DO YOU KNOW that the Poles thanked their luck in having for their strategist Gáspár Békés, who lead his Hungarian volunteers in the war of 1597, and later against Russia? * * * DO YOU KNOW that Old Roumania’s chieftain, Voivod Mihai, trusted two Székely-Magyars from Transsylvania, Albert Király, and George Rácz with the organization of the Wallachian tribes against the onslaught of the Turks? • * * * DO YOU KNOW that the Danes were repulsed from the German fort of Babenberg by Croatians, under the leadership of the Magyar Peter Gaál? * * * DO YOU KNOW that Ferenc Tóth, one of the leaders of Kuruc insurgents under Rákóczi, became a general in the French army, was created Baronet, built the Dardanelles fortifications, and designed the first plans of the Suez Canal? NAMES WATCHWORD AS “GUARD LIBERTY” The greatest field of service for all Americans today lies in the protection and salvation of liberty, Mrs. Henry M. Robert, Jr., President General of the D A. R., said here recently. “Our greatest service to our country and to humanity is to hold firm in the faith that human liberties thus far achieved can and must be preserved,” Mrs. Robert declared. “This crisis in Europe should make all aware that freedoms everywhere are threatened.” Some of the basic rights which Mrs. Robert listed were: “the right to speak, the right to assemble, the right to differ, the right to profit by the lesson of that flailure, and the right to the fruits of one’s own endeavor.” All, she pointed out, would become “simply nonexistent” if they were not jealously guarded.-o-Milk companies require four bottles for every one delivered; the one left on your doorstep, another await ing delivery; a third that is being washed and sterilized, and a fourth in reserve against loss or breakage
