"OZ Pena. Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolen Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897.
VOLUME 60 — NO. 19
BROTHEBH
HUMANITY
BENEVOLENCE
Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, P.O. Box 100, TEMPLE, TEX. 76501
FROM Sunday, May 14, is Mother's Day. For those Of us fortunate ones who still have them, let us try to visit with them, or in some way remember them. For us less fortunate, let's pause on this special day designated for them in reverent memory of our beloved mother. Were it not for their tireless effort, certainly we would not be what we are today. Mother is indeed a golden word that belongs in a category all its own! Your editor attended the quarterly SE meeting two days in succession, Wednesday, April 12 (p.m.), and Thursday, April 13 (p.m.); both were only about 1 1/2 -hour visits. There were a number of things discussed and had to have a thorough "pro and con" approach. From observation, it can be stated that the business of the SPJST is conducted in a business-like way, however, some discussions could be more limited, but, in a free fraternal spirit, everyone is allowed to state their views. It is refreshing and interesting to see some of our SL directors stand -by their convictions, even though they know they face defeat, ♦ April 23, we attended the District IV meeting in Seymour. Going there, yours truly and wife really enjoyed the sce-
MAY 10, 1972
THE EDITOR'S DESK
Mother's Day, May 14 TO MOTHER Your gentle way and understanding heart Lifts up my estimation of your worth. A betterment of values in the earth Advances forward when I use your chart. Advice from you is treasured like a gem Which one protects from every being lost. Awareness of its value, not the cost, Enriches it to match a diadem. I set great store by your philosophy On human nature with its barbs and weights, I marvel how your mind investigates The facts and principles of reality. eery. (We regretted that little 6-yearold Edwin was not, along to see some pretty little colts cavorting in a pasture around their mothers). The meeting was certainly well attended for such a district with distances so far from one place to the other. It certainly is a credit to the members of District IV! The meeting was well conducted by Brother B. J. Havlak, as scheduled.
SPJST DIRECTORY IN THIS ISSUE
EL President Morris addressed the meeting and stated that he was naturally glad to be back home once more. He spoke of the SL proposals pertaining to changes in our by-laws. Brother Urbanovsky and Brother Mikeska from the SL also addressed the membership. Yours truly also spoke a few words. The fellowship was certainly enjoyed by all. Human beings were created — to run themselves; no book of instructions accompanies birth certificates. but there are volumes of exp .,r;.ence waitling for the new-born child. Every baby falls many times, learning the laws of equilibrium. If left alone the child would acquire the simple knowledge necessary for existence by himself. This is the reason that parents, ;teachers,, employers, and master craftsmen are indispensable — they give to the student instruction that will permit him to improve upon existing methods of living, to become an individual personality. . Individualism is that divine quality by which a person ca-n enjoy the wisdom of the ages and add an increment of improvement. Standardization is the death of initiative for perfection defies regimentation. Only when the individual is free to