Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)
1940-12-26 / 52. szám
Page 6 Verhovay ak Lapja. December 26, lß40 CHILDREN'S PAGE - Continued LIBERTY. EQUALITY AND FRATERNALISM The First Christmas “David!” “Here I am, Father!” David’s voice came from a pile of rugs and tapestries from the opposite side of the stall. He was examining the shipment that had just arrived. Arab, his little dog, stood nearby watching his young master and wagging his tail. “Look, Father, a beautiful work of art!” he cried excitedly, holding up a tapestry. “Yes, David, it is beautiful. Omar is a good man to trade with. His caravan always brings the finest from Syria. Come, it is time for your lesson.” “Yes, Father,” the boy answered. He brought the dog in his arms. “Is Syria far away?” “Very far away, David. Omar says it takes months to bring his caravan of precious goods, jewels and spices from Syria.” The man brought out a tablet and began to read. Soon they were interrupted by a stranger. He bought a rug. There were many sales that morning. The town swarmed with strangers from all parts of the country. “David, it is impossible for me to continue with your lesson now,” the mer-1 chant said. “Perhaps Karim j the Wise will teach you to-! day.” And he sent his son away to the home of the Wise One. The afternoon sun shone brightly. David was seated beside Karim but his attention was divided. Arab insisted on calling him from lessons. Karim spoke, “Very soon a miracle is going to take place.” The boy’s upturned face showed eagerness. “Remember the promise God made long ago—the promise to send us a Messiah? The time is now. Soon He will be among us. Kings will come to pay homage.” “Oh!” David’s eyes grew big. “The Messiah? O Wise Karim, do you think I will see Him?” “Yes, you will see the Child Jesus.” “Child?” He was bewildered. “Did you not say He will come to teach man the wr. to God? How can a child teach men?” The Wise One smiled. “There are many things you do not understand now which in time you will.” It was night but David lay wide awake. He could not forget the strange words of Karim the Wise. Someone called to him but he did not hear. Again the voice came, louder. David sat up and listened. The sound seemed to come from outside his window. Strange, it was night and yet his room appeared to be filled with light. He rose, walked to the window and looked out. All was still. He looked up. In the heavens a large brilliant star was slowly moving. His eyes followed the soft bright light. Strange the way it was moving downward. It hovered over a certain part of the town. “The Messiah!” he cried. Hurriedly he dressed. With Arab at his heels, he began to make his way across town. He walked rapidly, thinking of the words of the Wise One and the strange kings from the far East who would come to pay homage to the Child. He was slowed down by the confusion in the crowded narrow streets. It was dawn when he finally reached a little stable on the hillside beyond the city gate. Directly over it hovered a great light. Three racing camels were in the yard of the inn. Breathless he stood in the doorway. A Mother held her Babe, while the husband stood by her side. Three kings were there; also, Karim the Wise. “Come in, David,” Karim spoke. He entered, dazzled by the light in the stable. He noted the many precious gifts placed at the feet of the Child. Suddenly he remembered he had nothing to offer. He came forward, a great determination in his mind. He knelt before the Child. Then he rose and spoke slowly. “I have no gift for the new King,” his voice trembled slightly, “but if He will accept Arab I shall be most happy.” He held the little dog in his arms a moment, then placed him on the floor near the feet of the Mother. “I call him Arab because Ahmed the Arab gave him to me. He is faithful and a good companion.” The Child smiled; the Mother spoke softly. “We accept your gift with thanks.” The father patted David’s curly hair. Arab nested down in the straw. The dog had never wanted to leave David, but he, too, seemed to be full of the happiness that filled the stable of the inn. The light grew outside. Karim touched David. “We must go now. The Mother needs rest.” Softly they walked out. “May I come again?” asked the boy. “Indeed yes. You and I will be with Him always,” answered Karim.--------------O-------------AGAIN THE WINNERS! So pleased were the October winners with their Verhovay refillable pencils that we are repeating these attractive prizes for the November picture puzzle winners. However, it is not our intention to give the same prizes every month. We intend to change them. But sometimes an especially like prize, like the creamcolored Verhovay mechanical pencil, must be repeated to satisfy the desires of our little members. Twice as many children responded in November as did in October, the first time the picture puzzles came out. We expect this increase to become bigger and bigger with each month. The answer to last month's puzzle is 9 squirrels, just like in October’s puzzle, when there were 9 hidden bears. Some children disqualified themselves by failing to mark the objects to be found or not naming the number they found. Please remember to mark the objects, tell how many there are, state your age, give your name and addresses, and send your ansioers in within two iveeks after the paper is published. Noio every child can win whether he lives in Pittsburgh or Omaha. Hereafter we will mix up the answers and pick out blindly until ten correct ones are had. Simple, isn’t it, children? And here are the winners for November: Eugene Nagy, Age 9, 10304 Shale Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Ernest Ondo, Age 12, Box 31, Mona, W. Va. Helen Bodnar, Age 7, Box 296, Carmichaels, Pa. Gizella Seech, Age 11, Box 15, Browntown, W. Va. Margaret Doynics, Age 14, 1250 Birkbeck St., Freeland, Pa. Elvira Serecsin, Age 10, 347 Armour Ave., P. O. Box 47, New Homestead, Pittsburgh, Pa. Richard James Marto, Age 8, 108 Maple Ave., Edgewood, Pa. Arthur Ara way, Age 12, P. O. Box 24, Winburne, Pa Helen Christian, Age 9, 2362 Genesee St., Toledo, O. The prizes were mailed December 20, 1940. Let’s see who’re going to win this month’s little contest. Kiddies, come on, you all have equal chance of winning. Send in your answers and be among the winners.--------------O-------------THE CROW By Peter Gray Wolf A crow Flings his wild cry across the autumn woods, As underneath our feet, the rustling leaves Tell the wild creatures of our close approach. Ho, you black wizard of these ancient hills, You, sole survivor of the long-lost days When wings unnumbered fanned the upper blue. Fling down your challenge from the unconquered air! There—at least, you are free! And when man’s last impermanent abode Has drifted down the silent stream of time, Your careless nest of sticks will still endure, Your wings command an empire still secure! From Star-Drift, a book of verse. Peter Gray Wolf, author of this verse, has published articles, stories or verse in Coronet, McCalls’, Asia, Boys’ Life and other periodicals. He is c-uthor of three books. His latest, “Boy, Grizzly and Wolf” teas reviewed in this Journal. He. teaches by correspondence English and story writing; also verse construction. He can be addressed care of this department.--------------O-------------BRANCH 366 ELECTS NEW OFFICERS Cleveland, Ohio At the December meeting of Branch 366, the following officers were elected for the year 1941: President, John Fritz. Vice-President, Goldie Zsednay. Financial Secretary, Joseph J. Horvath. Recording Secretary. Frances R Schwartz. Treasurer, Calvin Karnya Sergeant at Arms, Louis Tor da. Comptroller, Joseph Nagy. Auditors, William Torda, John Mantz. Fraternally, Frances R. Schwartz, Recording Secretary. Branch 366—Cleveland, Ohio Mr. Edward Sepessy acted as temporary chairman for the recent election. Congratulations to the new officers. Here’s hoping they will keep up the high standard that has been accomplished within the past. And Mr. Johnnie Mantz, our dear friend, was elected chairman for the Christmas Party which was held Saturday, December 21, 1940. Plans for our 1941 Pjcnie have been discussed and it will be necessary that this chairmanship be held by a good standing member, an aggressive one. Mr. Eddie Torda, please take notice. After the regular business of the branch were transacted Mr. László Veszi, Local Organizer, presented the club with an American flag, which was accepted by the chairman, Mr. Joseph J. Horvath. Sorry to hear this, but it is a fact. Mr. Paul Bolesic, has posted his physical examination for Uncle Sam’s Selective Service and will leave us in the very neav future, We were all hoping he had flat feet, or something of other, so he would be refused. This would have given us the great pleasure of electing him president. After a bowling match in Lorain, Ohio, we had a little party, and at this affair Mr. J. j' Horvath. President oi our club, made a speech of appreciation to the group assembled. He then spoke of three great words, which we think carry a lot of power, especially to Verhovay lodge members. They were Liberty, Equality and Fraternal ism. For the future year of 1941 we are going to use these words as our motto, our own future “battle cry” of the Verhovay. And now friends, due to my absence from the last issue, in behalf of Branch 366, and Yours truly, we wish to extend our greetings: A Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous Happy New Year. Fraternally. Bill Torda, Publicity Director. 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