Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
Page 8 Verhovay Journal January 27, 1944 Children’« Page Conducted by AMELIA NYERS ELIZABETH Winter Fairy walked slowly throught the woods, her gown all white and shimmering with every movement of her graceful step. Her beauty blended with the snow scene round her and she looked picturesque walking between the tall forest ladies. The sleeeping trees made a pretty sight, their limbs all covered with snow that glistened brightly in the sun. “Hello!” Tree Spirit greeted her gayly. A slow smile spread over her face and she waved an icy hand in greeting. Together they walked through the small white gate. into the Lady’s garden, where Snow-Drop Fairy had covered the ground with a thick white blanket. The sun shone in all his glory high in the heaven; Sun-Beam Fairy came to earth on the bright rays Air Spirit came lightly through the sky and joined the others in the garden. Zephyr came in a mischievous mood, singing cheerily, though his breath was cold as the North Wind. Jack Frost followed close behind and painted the Lady’s windows; but when Sun-Beam Fairy drew near to admire the artistic work, the tremulous gleam in her eyes caused them to vanish. Earth Spirit sat down on the long bench that was placed under a snow-covered tree near the frozen fish pond. Zephyr danced on the ice, his movements light and gay. After a while he grew tired dancing alone and asked Winter Fairy to join him. She consented and he led her to the crystal ice area and they danced beautifully together, swaying in perfect rhythm to the music made by Air Spirit and Snow-Drop Fairy. Winter Fairy was a vision of frosty loveliness, her white gown flowing in the .wind. When the dance was over Zephyr led her to the bench and seated her beside Earth Spirit, who welcomed her. “What is the color of Elizabeth’s hair?” asked Tree Spirit. “She has nb hair,” answered Jack Frost. “It seems we can’t agree what color it should be.” “We must decide soon,” Zephyr said, drawing near the window and looking in. “Winter Fairy will leave shortly and she would like to have the matter settled. “I can see Elizabeth playing with her toys. The Lady is with her.” The others moved close, stood on tip-toe and looking over each other’s shoulders peeped into the room. Jack Frost stood beside Sun-Beam Fairy, for she promised not to harm him; but her nearness made him uncomfortable. Sun-Beam Fairy entered Elizabeth’s room where the child was seated on the floor with her toys scattered round her. The Lady pressed a button in the bears’ back and they sprang into the air and turned their heels over their head, then landed iightly on their feet. The daddy bear performed a solo act, leaping into the air and turning two somersaults before he landed on his feet, his head coming up quickly after the last turn. The mother bear leaped, her tumbling more graceful than the other’s act had been. Then Flippo, their baby bear, performed his act quickly for he was strong-limbed. Elizabeth laughed at sight of the somersaulting bears for their acrobatic act was entertaining. After their performance the tumbling bears went aside and stood in a corner of the room. The Lady straighttened the jackets on the kittens and put them down before the child. She picked up one kitten and/touched his ear and it wiggled- She touched the other ear and it wiggled, too. When she placed the kitten on the floor he held his head high and wiggled both ears. The other kittens mimicked him. Again Elizabeth laughed, for the three kittens amused her. The Lady attempted to waken the sleeping owls by pressing a button in their back. They opened their drowsy eyes, blinked once or twice and went back to sleep. The gaily-painted rooster and hen paraded before the child, the hen cackled shrilly, as though she had just laid an egg. The boy and girl doll walked hand in hand round the room. Elizabeth looked up at the Lady as though to say: “I, too, would like to take a walk!” The Lady understood for she took hold of the child’s hands and they took a few steps together. Elizabeth enjoyed the short walk and wanted to go on, but the Lady picked her up and seated her on a chair. The Lady brought forth the book, ELIZABETH, that Thesaurus had left for the child. She opened it and turned to the first page. “Today we will study the first lesson in the book — which is the lesson of Love. Love is the key that opens the door to understanding; with understanding in our hearts we have the desire to make others happy. The kind deeds we do each day do each day create our own' happiness. To have Love is to possess everything — all that life contains. Love creates beauty and joy. The most beautiful sound in the world is the music of laughter, for it is equivalent to an inner emotion of ecstasy. “Nature has many treasures and she is liberal with her gifts. She is our teacher and we must learn our lessons if we would learn her secrets. There is as much mystery and wonderment in a grain of sand as there is in a mountain. A drop of water contains all the characteristics of an ocean.” The Sand-Man came and lightly touched Elizabeth’s eyes. The Lady looked up to see her eyes begin to droop drowsily. She laid aside the book and picked up the child. She placed her in the crib and she went fast asleep. “Elizabeth!” softly called a familiar voice. The child looked up to see Sun- Beam Fairy standing before her. “Come and play with me”, she said. Soon they were on their way to Sleep-Land, where the garden was alive with flowers; the scent of the bloom made fragrant the breath of the singing wind; Elizabeth and Sun-Beam Fairy went along the path where the flowers from the Lady’s garden swayed in rhythm with the breeze. A profusion of rich color was everywhere. The child looked at the horizon and saw the garden and sky meet in a natural line of beauty. Every form of life enhanced the loveliness of the garden for nature had expressed herself freely when she created the exquisite beauty of the landscape. While they passed by the fragrant flowers that grew abundantly along the path, Elizabeth reached forth her hand and caressed the velvet petals. Sun-Beam Fairy lightly touched the sweet-smelling blooms and they raised their head eagerly and absorbed the warmth of the rays. The leafy trees stretched out their arms and welcomed them to Sleep-Land; while the song-birds flew from branch to branch, appearing to be occupied with matters of great importance to bird-life. But when they saw the child in the garden they ceased their toil and poured out their lyric tunes, revealing the gift of music hidden within their heart. The new baby birds nested within the shelter of the protecting boughs raised their head and listened, enthralled with the harmonious sound that filled the air. They longed to join in the serenade but their voice was still too weak. Golden butterflies danced lightly in the breeze, their gossamer wings fluttered daintily in time to the music of the songbirds. The Wood Nymphs came and gathered round Elizabeth and made a dance of joy. “We will come to earth one day! We will come to earth one day!” they sang gaily, their voices blending harmoniously. Elizabeth smiled in happy anticipation of their visit. When the dance ended, Eros came and took Elizabeth by the hand. He led her through the cool arcade made by the arching branches of the trees. The sunlight drifted through the leaves overhead and made picturesque patterns on the path. They made their way to the blue mirror pool, where Narcissus watched his lovely reflection in the clear water. Elizabeth drew near and gazed into the turquoise depths. She eyes shone with a bright light; beheld a beautiful face. The the lips were parted in a sweet smile. But she was amazed to see no hair on the head. She looked up at Eros wonderingly and he lowered his lids before the question in her eyes. The god of love spoke softly: “It seems the fairies and spirits can not agree ón the color.” Then he looked at her and went on, “But soon they will come to an understanding and you will have lovely hair to frame your beautiful face.” Elizabeth turned away from the pool to leave the garden but stumbled when she tried to make her way alone. Liana came to assist her and together they began the journey to earth. They passed the dancing Wood Nymphs but the child did not see them in her haste to leave -the garden. Nor was she aware of the flowers waving to her when she went by. Liana took her into the Lady’s garden where the fairies and spirits were gathered, trying to reach an agreement as to what color her hair should be. “Hello, Elizabeth,” Winter Fairy greeted her; while Zephyr danced about her in a manner characteristic of his mood. For a moment Elizabeth looked at them, her eyes full of reproach; then she turned and left Sleep-Land. When she opened her soft eyes she beheld the man nearby. He came to her side and lifted her out of the crib. “Elizabeth and I had a short walk today,” the Lady said, coming into the room. “We enjoyed it very much. Tomorrow we will take a longer walk.” iiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimii OF COURSE if YOUR LIFE has NO VALUE then YOU SHOULD NEVER try to INCREASE YOUR INSURANCE llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllt STATEMENT OF LOANS AND LIENS FOR OCTOBER 1943; SENIOR: Balance: October 1st 1943 ......... $621,193.19 New Loans: Principal -................. 620.00 Interest ..................... 6.20 Charges ..............................60 626.80 Reinstated: Loans ......................1641.02 Liens ........................ 327.69 Transf. from Junior....... 64.58 1,968.71 64.58 $623,853.28 Handling Charges and Interest....... 6.80 Payments ........................................ 2,872.62 Deceased .......................................... 820.20 Cash Surrender ................................. —.— Extended ........................................... 342.97 Adjustments .... 23.58 4,019.01 Total SENIOR Loans: Oct. 31st 1943 ..... $619,834.27 JUNIOR: Balance: Oct. 1st 1943 ....................... 265.28 Transf. to Senior Order ...........-......64.58 $200.70 Total JUNIOR Loans: Oct. 31st, 1943: ...$200.70 TOTAL LOANS AT END OF OCT. 1943: $620,034.97 Pittsburgh, Pa., October 31, 1943. COLOMAN REVESZ, Auditor
