Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)

1940-12-12 / 50. szám

December 12, 1940 Mihály Vörösmarty 1880 —1855 Verhovayak Lapja______________ Branch 96 — Chicago, III. A contemporary of Count István Széchenyi, known as the “greatest Magyar,” Mi­hály Vörösmarty was the greatest poet of his time. Born on December 1, 1800 at Nyék, Fejér county in Hungary, his father was a gentleman farmer who died early and left his family in poverty. He was the oldest of the nine Vörösmarty chil­dren and had to earn his living soon as a private tutor to the wealthy Perczel chil­dren. He prepared himself to become a lawyer and, though admitted to the bar, never practiced his profes­sion. Vörösmarty began to write poems, both lyrical and epical, when he was barely fourteen. But he did not write for publication until 1823, when two of his poems were published in the lite­rary magazine Koszorú (Wreath) for the first time. After these came an impos­ing procession, lyrical, epical, philosophical, patriotic poems and dramas, all of them profound contributions to the literature of Hun­gary. As a lyrical poet Vörös­marty is the greatest in his patriotic poems. His Szózat (Summons), regarded as one of the national anthems of Hungary, ranks side by side with Kölcsey’s Hymnus. The Szózat masterfully ex­presses the glowing patrio­tism of the times immedi­ately preceding 1848-49. His patriotism was unhesitating self-sacrifice, strong belief in a brighter future and a challenge to action. No other poet expressed better and in simpler terms what was required from every Hun­garian of the bygone days as well as from those of the present: O Magyar, keep immovably Thy native country’s trust, For it has borne thee, and at death Will consecrate thy dust! It can not be that all in vein So many hearts have bled, That haggard from heroic breast So many souls have fled! It shall yet come, if come it must That better, fairer day For which a myriad thousand lips In fervent yearning pray. No other spot in all the world Can touch thy heart as home; Let fortune bless or fortune curse, From thence thou shalt not roam. (Translation by Watson Kirkconnell.) A splendid call to action and a manifestation of un­flinching love of his country is Vörösmarty’s ode “To Ferenc Liszt”: Fate and our sins were troubles long ago, Their numbing weight op­­press’s us beyond measure; The hopeless nation wore those chains of woe And dull tranquillity became its pleasure. And if at times the tide of blood grew quick, It ivas the futile fever of the sick. And' if our love of country you should wake, That love which present loyalties can give, Sing with your mighty strings and mighty art, That the great song may ,pass into our heart! (Translation by Watson Kirkconnell.) During the war of 1848- 49 he threw in his lot with Lajos Kossuth against the oppression of Austrians. Their great cause fell and his utter despair mixed with gleam of hope in the bright­er future is masterfully ex­pressed in his “Old Gypsy”: Gypsy, strike up! You’ve gulp’d your wine for pay. Step lively now, and let your tunes be fine! What's life on a humble fare? Have gone with gloom! Fill up the empty glcss with ruddy wine! This earthly life is evermcne the same. With alternating frost and dancing flame. Let the blind stars and this despairing earth Pass through a bitter deluge once again: That sin and soil’d desire and dreams of wrath May stiffen cleansing in that fiery rain. Until that day when earth shall join in feast, MEETING Members are requested to attend the final monthly meeting of the year, to be held Sunday, December 15th. at 2:00 p. m., in Prokop’s Hall, 924 West 119th Street, Election of officers for 1941 will take place at this meeting. After the close of business, a delicious “hurka and kol­bász” supper will be served. Come on all! Make this a 100% attendance. ATTENTION! JUNIOR MEMBERS OF BRANCH 96 You are all invited to at­tend a Christmas Party to be given by Branch 96 on Sun­day, December 22nd, at 2:00 p. m., in Prokop’s Hall, 924 West 119th Street. A very interesting program has been arranged for your enjoyment. Four reels of sound mov­ing pictures will be shown— Reel No. 1, Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians; Reel Nos. 2 & 3, Cartoon Comics: Reel No. 4, Sports News. In addition, there will be enter­tainment by some of our ta­lented Junior members. Most important of all—Santa Claus—will present every Ju­nior member with something from his pack. Come early so you won’t miss any of the fun. The Junior Department of Branch 96 boasts two sets of twins, Barbara Sue and Beverly Ann Ross, who were two years of age July 16th. The Horvath twins, George and Joyce, celebrated their second birthday November 22d. Happy birthdays! OBITUARY A very dear friend and member of Branch 96, Jo­seph Toth, passed away sud­denly on November 7 th, at the age of 49. Funeral ser­vices were held from Carl-Seeds of new earth from out a watefy grave. Strike up! Who knows how soon the day will come When fiddle-bow is bent and music dumb? Grief’s in your heart, but wine is in your glass Play, gypsy, play, and let your troubles pass! son’s Funeral Home on Mon­day, November 11th, at 2:00 p. m. Reverend Stephen Ba­logh officiated and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Branch 96 extends its deep­est sympathy to the be­reaved members of the fam­ily-WELCOME Branch 96 welcomes to the' Senior Department the fol­lowing new members: Miss Violet Varga, Miss Mar­­j guerite Besler, Miss Marga­ret Kardols and Henry Kar­­dols (16 year old twins), and| Frank Meier. Junior members who have joined our branch are Jo­seph F. Barnak, Joseph A. Kocsis and Julius D. Budos, all three are “brand new” babies. We wish them and their parents the best of luck and happiness. Fraternally, MARY SABO Publicity Agent.-----------:o:-----------­CHRISTMAS PARTY TO BE HELD BY BRANCH 296 Springdale, Pennsylvania A Christmas Party will be held by Branch 296, Spring­­dale, Pennsylvania, Satur- I day, December 28th begin­ning 8:00 p. m., at the Hun­garian Club on Railroad St., in Springdale. The entertainment will be in charge of Helen Schultz, president of the Dancing Masters of Pittsburgh. i Students from the Audrey Ann Studios of New Ken­sington will appear in a pro­gram of songs and dances, including solo, duet and trio singing, and tap, acrobatic, toe and natural dancing. Groups of twenty-five child­ren will take part in these, wearing costumes direct from New York. The program is scheduled to last two hours, and Santa Claus has consented to re­turn from North Pole with his sack filled with goodies for each child. Adults as well as children will enjoy this yuletide event, as surprises are in store for them. Watch next week's edition of the Journal for a com­plete program of the above. Fraternally, He did not live, however, to see the brighter days' come. In poverty and after a long sickness, Vörösmarty died on November 19, 1855 in Pest. His eternal memory is hidden deep in the heart of every Hungarian and his name is mentioned side by side with those of Kossuth. Széchenyi and Petőfi. —Joseph Szentkirályi. Mrs. MATILDA PALMER President Entertainment Com. Secretary. ^ScratchiniSi; "or quick relief from itching of eczema, pimples, ithlele’s foot, scabies, rashes and other ex­­emally caused skin troubles, use world-famous, .ooling, antiseptic, liquid D.D.D. Prescription. 3reaseless, stainless. Soothes irritation and luickly stops intense itching. 35c trial bottle Mroveg it, or your money back. Ask your jruggist today for D. D. D. PltE SCfWPTIOM­Page S XMAS DANCE IN HOMESTEAD Would you enjoy attend­ing one of the best dances af the year? Would you like meeting young Hungarian Americans from all parts of the tri-state area? Are you lover of good Hungarian music, the csárdás, the waltz and the fox trot; music that swings you around the dance hall in ecstasy? If your answer is YES to the above questions we have some good NEWS for you. The Homestead Verhovays, Branch 430, are sponsoring a Xmas Dance on Saturday night, December 28, 1940, at St. John’s Hall, Tenth Avenue and Dixon Street, Munhall, Pa. The dancing begins at 8 p. m. and will last until . . . The Pitts­burgh district’s best gypsy orchestra has been con­tracted for this dance, and the event has all the ear­marks of a big affair. The affair should be very enjoyable, especially to those who are really appre­ciative of a different type of music. At this dance, one will hear the lovely, melo­dious, fiery and melancholy Magyar music, which will enchant you completely. It will supply the necessary background for the dancing of the csárdás, the national Hungarian folk dance. Then too, gay, lively waltzes, re­miniscent of the days of the old Hungarian Court, will be heard. Lastly, modern dances, fox trot, etc., will also be found on the eve­ning’s dance program. We extend an invitation to all Hungarians, young and old, to attend this promising affair. Weirton, W. Va., Johnstown, Pa., Beaver Falls, Pa., Youngstown, O., McKeesport, Pa., Duquesne, Pa., Coraopolis, Pa., Spring­­dale, Pa., and surrounding Verhovay towns containing Vcrhovay boosters, we again await your coming. We, members of Branch 430, ask you to join us in this enter­tainment. —THE COMMITTEE.-----------:o:-----------­BRANCH 5 NOTICE Maynard, Ohio Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, December 15th, beginning at 2 p. m., in the K. of P. Hall. Elections of officers for 1941 will take place and other important business will be transacted. This will be our last meeting in 1940. Please make it your bus­iness to attend. Fraternally, KALMAN SZABÓ President. JULIUS SIIADI Secretary.

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