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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 BENEVOLENCE VOLUME 61 — NQ. 40

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HUMANITY Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 With Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

OCTOBER 3, 1973

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK In spite of the colorful autumn season, activities throughout Texas are continuously increasing to acquaint the general public with our Czech heritage, as most of you are fully aware of the feature attraction is The State Fair of Texas and Czech Day at the Fair, in Dallas, for which the date of October 7th has been designated. Countless Czech people will congregate on this day at the coliseum for numerous performances by many Czech fraternal societies including the well-known Sokols, who always gain recognition with their continuous original presentations. The popular Beseda performance will again provide an outstanding presentation which is composed of three generations dancing in their colorful costumes. Of course, the singing by various Czech groups will provide fine entertainment which brings back memories of the days of our youth. Chairman John G. Bubak extends a cordial invitation to the general public to attend the traditional spirited occasion, where continued activities will take place at the Band Shell to complete the fun-filled day. The day, October 7, has also been designated as City of West Day and numerous Westites will make their way to Big D and enjoy the festivities. Among that number will be West Mayor and Mrs. Jos. F. Holasek, plus the city's "Miss West" and other

HAPPINESS That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers. —Francis Hutcheson, "An Injuiry into . . . Beauty and Virtue." ▪ * Happiness is the only good, reason the only torch, justice the only worship, humanity the only religion, and love the only priest. —R. G. Ingersoll, "A Tribute to Eben Ingersoll." * * 0' how bitter a thing it is to look into happiness through another man's eyes! —Shakespeare, "As You Like It," Vol. 2. dignitaries who will be honored with a luncheon and other activities. Generally speaking, only the best is wished for another successful Czech Day in Dallas. * * In an elegant setting prepared by Lodge No. , Houston, on Sunday, September 23rd for the State Royalty Contest, the highlight attraction of youth activities for 1973 concluded with a beautiful representation of our fine young people of the sparr in their best formal attire, from five districts. Although District VII did not have a representation, it was regrettable that our District IV absence was due to school interference with their participation and too extended

a distance to travel. A delicious noon meal began the festivities for the large gathering and gave time to reminisce with the old and new acquaintances, plus viewing the spacious lodge's facilities by those who were making their first visit to Lodge 88. When the final time approached, the stage curtain in the Chandelier Ballroom opened on a colorful picture of our reigning State Royalty and candidates in their designated places. State Queen Connie Hrncir (Dist. VII) and State King Marvin Patak (Dist. III) emceed certain parts of their assignments in their friendly way tol help the candidates maintain confidence and courage during their speech presentations. We repeat that each year the results of the speech presentations are exceptionally good and contained much knowledge which shows they did a great amount of research. Before the judges were introduced, SYD Dorothy Massey, expressed her appreciation to them for their devoted services to our young people of the SPJST. A biography of each judge was given, with a token of appreciation that was presented by Sister Massey while the tabulation of points was in process. In the State Royalty Competition, there is the final time when the king and queen relinquish their title which was bestowed upon them for a one-


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