New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 25, 1929, Page 4

WASHINGTON CRITI HIT BY CLERGYMAN Rev. Samuel A, Fiske Addresses Masons in Berlin Quoting a description of a great man, which he explained was given him by a friend, as “One who sees an idea, sees into an idez and sees through an idea,” Rev. Samuel A. Fiske of the Berlin Congregational church last evening told approxi- mately 500 Masons and members of affiliated organizations that critics of George Washington are men of the stature “who cannot see an idea, much less see into it or through it.” The remark was accepted as being a reference to the attack made on the life of George Washington by Irving G. Smith of Meriden at the meeting of the Exchange club last Tuesday. Rev. Mr. Fiske is & member of the club, but was not present when Mr. Smith spoke. Mr. Fiske spoke last evening in his own church at the annual Wash- ington's birthday address to mem- bers of Harmony and Centennial lodge, Giddings chapter, Doric coun- cil, Rainbow Girls, DeMolay Boys, Eastern Star and Order of Ama- ranth. The church, which holds al- most 500 persons, was filed to its capacity. In opening his address, Mr. Fiske called attention to the fact that Harmony lodge was organized in Berlin more than a century ago. He mentioned the fact that it was born in the Fuller tavern, now the resi- dence of Bryan H. Atwater and his | sister, Miss Mary Atwater, on Ber- lin road. It was at this house where Washington stopped for breakfast on his way from Hartford to New Haven by stage coach, November 10, 1789. The house was erected in 1769 and was occuupied as a tavern by a Mr. Fuller. Leaving the Fuller tavern Wash- ington entered the story of his trip in his diary. The diary many years later feil into the hands of the poetess, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, whose husband Robert Wilcox, was a friend of the Atwater family. Know- ing that the Fuller house had come into the possession of the Atwater family, Mr. Wilcox had the pages of the diary photographed and sent to Berlin, where for a time they re- posed in the town library. They | were borrowed from Mr. Atwater last evening. Rev. Mr. Fiske's address to the Masons follows: “In behalf of the people of this| church, I extend to visiting Masons, members of affiliated organizations and friends a most cordial welcome. ‘We are aincerely happy to have you with us. For some of yow it is a home-coming. Most every prodigal returns home sooner or later. Har- mony Lodge of Master Masons was organized in Berlin, but after a while listened to the siren calls of the far country, yielded to its in- sidious blandishments, left us and went and identified itself with the fortunes of the budding metropoiis of New Britain. But we forgive you and with parental rejoicing take yon, once more, to our hearts and bid you share in the best we have to offer. “You are doubtless familiar with that lovely poem of Sam Walter | I"oss, ‘The House by the Side of the Road.’ Precisely such a house as the poet describes and rich in the finest traditions of friendship, stands by the side of the road here in Ber- lin. Within the shelter of its weath- ered timbers the first Masonic lodge in this vicinity was brought into being. The magic symbolism is still to be found on its walls. In fact, I have had the honor of sieeping just under them—and needless to add my dreams were most sweet. “To this same hospitable house, a most distinguished gentleman, the first president of the United States, came, seeking rest and refreshment, on the morning of November 10, 1789. He came on horseback with a small company of attendants and breakfasted at this house, then the property of one Fullar, now owned by Bryan H. Atwater. A photo- graphed copy of Washington's diary of that date contains this entry: * “Tuesday—10th. Left Hartford about 7 o'clock & took the Middie Road (instead of the one through Middletown which I wass)—DBreak fasted at Worthington in the Town- ship of Berlin, at the House of one Fullar—Bated at Smith's on the plains of Wallingford, 13 miles from Fullar’s, which is the distance I'u lar's is from Hartford and got into New Haven sbout half an hour be- | fore Sun Down. At this place I mot| Mr. Gerry in the stage from New | York who gave me the first certain account of the health of Mrs. Wash- ington.’ “So it happens that two streams of | cmotions only human interest, flowing from this friendly Old House, converge in our minds tonight and are sugges- tive to our thought. One of these | little streams is symbolic of the great wave of Iraternalism in our country; while the other suggests the fountainsource of the swelling tide of patriotic devotion. On the one hand, brotherhood; on the other patriotism, Let this occasion, then, be to use the evidence of a scrious, forth-right intention to blend tae two streams into one mighty river of patriotic brotherhood. Ior. it sec: Thousands Keep Well-nourished Right Through The Winter—They Take SCOTT’S EMULSION Rich In Cod-liver Oil Vitamins Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N.J. 2823 [mon interests of Chri to me, there is no place in America for any sort of a brotherhood which is not earnestly and intelligently pa- triotic as there 1s no place for an patriotisin concern for the com- mon interests of humanity and dis- dains ‘to get down from noble alof- ness into the muddy stream of con- egotistical, jingoistic ‘which has crete interests. the Masonic fraternity. of humanity. I praise the pure pa- triotism of George Washington, him- self a Mason, a charter member of Alexandria lodge in Virginia. But let us be warned lest this pure pas- sion of his shall be allowed to de- generate into ignoble selfishness and the denial of the privilege of othcr nationals to express a similar devo- tion. Why not merge these two splendid ideals into the form of a brotherly, loyal citizenry whose love of country could never be questioned, but whose determination to under- stand other peoples and willingness to promote their peaceful well-being should be equally clear? “It seems about time for me to announce a text. I take it from the Apocryphal Book of Ecclesiasti- cus: ‘He that taketh vengeance shall He will surely make firm his sins. Forgive thy neighbor the hurt that he hath done thee, and then thy sins est . If thou blow a spark, it shall burn; and if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched, and both these shall come out of thy mouth.’ “The ancient writer was evidently dealing with the eternal problem of the clash between man and man. Lven if these words are not con- tained in the canon of the Scripture, they have a certain freshness of tone which may help in making our thought more vivid and arresting. “Ior the last ten years the eyes and cars of the whole world have been strained to catch some sign of a better world order—some indica- tion that the nations of the carth were really putting forth sincere ef- forts for a truer understanding of one another, We have heen disap- pointed that among the great Chris- tian nations there has been such hesitancy in acknowledging the com- tian civiliza- tion. Here and there have occurred encouraging events, such as the treaty negotiations of Secretary Kel- logg. But the trouble lies deeper than treaties and disarmament pacts. 1t is the failure of Christian peoples to proceed on the basis of brotherly ideals. “Both patriotism thought are influenced by local pre- judices and passions to such an ex- tent that the fundamental erations of rotherly procedure are jeopardized. 1 am persuaded that this old world desperately needs to and social questions which is based, first and foremost, upon the Chris- tian concept of the essential broth- erhood of all men. Who, in Ameri- ca, is better situated to insist upoh such a point of view, than the great body of Masons, men who are in- spired and actuated by brotherly ideals? If the Christian churchos and fraternai orders should once seriously unite in such an effort, it might even be possible to put flight the armies of vociferous jin- goes and braggarts who so per- sigently wave the flag of their coun- try in affront to the felicities and amenities of international life. . “But to such an extent has the self-centered idea of patriotism de- veloped, that any man who dares to suggest some liberal ideas on the subject is directly a target for all sorts of ‘anathemas,’ ranging from ‘pacifist’ and ‘bolshevist' to common, ordinary ‘traitor.’ Now I am not a pacifist, nor do I harbor traitorous motives, but 1 do get enormously im- patient with the tendency of this age of ‘jazz’ and ‘whoopee’ to de- liver itself of its absurd nostrums about ‘one hundred per cent patrio- tis Patriotism, rightly under- stood, is one of the purest and noblest virtues of mankind, Let us make it our real business to see that it is not debauched by braggarts or shrewd egotists who parade under its banner for the sole purpose of self-interest. Patriotism \as had to bear all these years the unfair partnership with militarism. It has characterized all periods of history and all nations. It isa more or lets common practice today. Why, s unpatriotic? false identitication and mechanisms of cedure. patriotism military pro- to be played intelligent, loyal world. the ‘Silk Hat Soldicr’: ‘War 1 abhor And yet how sweet The sound along the marching ! street | Of drums and fife, and 1 foget Wet eyes of widows, and forget Broken old mothers, and the whole Dark butchery without a soul. Without a soul. surc this bright drink Of heady music. sweet as death; And ¢'en my peace abiding feet Go marching with the marching stree Ior yonder, yonder gocs the fife And what care 1 for human life? The tears fill my astonished cyes And my full heart is like to break, And yet 'tis all embann A dream those little dr make. 1 lies imers O, it is wickedness to clothe Yon hideous grinning thing that stalks Hidden in music, like a queen That in a garden of glory walks. Till good men love the thing they loathe thou hast many infamies, sut not an infamy like this, O, snap fhe fife and still drum the “1 praise, without reservation, the lofty ideals of brotherhood which have ever actuated the members of But these | jly, ideals must be extended beyond the confines of a lodge room and be made to embrace, in their beneficent |jje as it were in our own mouth. purpose, the sordid, perplexed mass | find vengeance from the Lord; and | shall be pardoned when thou pray- | and Christian | consid- | regain a point of view upon political | to | brainless pray, must the cause of peace and | Lrotherhood be perpetually labelled | One of the tasks of | a patriotic brotherheod is to deliver the fair name of patriotism from its with the plans We have too long allowed | upon hy | Let us substitute an | interpretation of . | Week’s Activities in what this high and noble sentiment | means for our country and for the/ *As Richard LaGallienne sings in NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1925, And show the monster as she is." “The word of Ecclesiasticus s true. We must have learned, if we ever can learn, that he who taketh vengeance is in the end taken by it. The hurt that our neighbor may do us is grievous indeed; but if we the end we shall rather hurt our own , children who are to come after us. “It may be that in the Providenoe of God the spark of true patriotism | will be burning a little more stead- If we blow it, it will burn more brightly; if we spit upon it, it will be quenched; and both these powers Let us blow the spark of patrio- tic brotherhood with prayerfulness, with deep human understanding, and with the passionate devotion of those who are committed to the love of country and of their fellow men. It is the noble task for all the sons of men, whatever their color, or their history or their nationality. Each man of us is a kindling or 8 quenching force. “Go give us men. this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands; Men, whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have homor—men who will not lie, Men who can stand before a demagogue And damn his treacherous flaf teries without winking; Tall men, sun-crowned, who live above the fog In public duty and ih private thinking; For while the rabble, with their thumb-worn creeds, . Their large professions and their little deeds. Mingle in selfish strife, Lo Free- dom weeps, Wrong rules the land, and wait- ing justice sleeps.” ARRESTS FOLLOW THO COLLIIONS On¢ Driver Freed by Police— Girl Thrown From Car Only two automobile accidents were reported to the police over the weck-end, but an arrest was made in each. Stanley Muter of 158 Gold street was charged with violating the rules of the road but Chief Hart res leased him without bringing him to court. Stanley Pavelic, 21, of 413 Broad strect, charged with operating an automobile without having a cer- tificate of registration in his posses- sion, was fined $2 without costs in police court toda About 9:20 o'clock Saturday night, Pavelic was driving south on Main street, turning right into West Main street, and Frederick H. Hill of 35 Winthrop street, driving a car own- ed by Clara H. Hill of the same address, was going north on Main street and turning left into West Main street, In the collision that resulted, the left front fender of Pavelic's car was bent and the lens in one of the headlights was brokes. On the other car the steering mech- anism was put out of order and the headlight damaged. Officer John O'Brien, who arrest- | ed Pavelic, testified that the young { man said his brother owned the car and was in Wallingford, and al- though Povelic looked through the car he could not find the certificate. A few hours later, according to the | ofticer, Pavelic brought the certifi- cate to the police station and said it had been under the seat all the time, After pleading not guilty, Pavelic | took the witness stand and showed | the certificate. He said he had over- | | looked it although he thought he | searched the car thoroughly after the accident, Girl Thrown ¥From Car Muter was driving a roadster { which struck a car driven by Fred | Stakey of 17 Wakefield court yester- day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Myrtle and Washington streets, throwing out Miss Martha Stakey, who was in her brother's car. She sustained injuries to the left leg |and side and was treated at New Britain General hospital. Sergeant O'Mara, who investigated the accident, reported that the Sta- key car was crushed on the left side | by the impact and thrown against a telephone pole on the northwest | corner of the intersection Wwith such force as to damage (he right side. | .| At the hospital today it was said Miss Stakey's injuries were not ser- ious and it was expected that she | would leave this afternoon. A time like Catholic Churches | St. Mary's Church Ttequicm masses at St. Mary's church this week as announced yes- | terday are as follows: Thursday at 7. solemn high month's mind for Bridgett Brady; Friday at 7. first | unniversary for Michael Dalton and | Saturday at 7, first annivesary for [ Mrs. Mary Slincy Stanton. Masses on Friday, the first Friday HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS | 1t your skin s pallid—tongue c —you have a bad taste mouth—a I '+ 1O; <hould take Olive Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets—a substitute for calomel—were pre- pared by Dr. Edwards after 20 years of stud llow—complexion ted—appetite poor in your od fecling—you blets, |Entry in Washingt on’s Diary Telling of His Visit to the Town of Berlin only desire to hurt her in return, in | 7 of the month, will be celebrated at 5:30, 7 and 8 o'clock. There wjll be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament all day. The regular Lenten devotions will be held Wednesday and Friday cve- nings at 7:30 o'clock. The sermon ‘Wednesday evening will he preach- ed by Rev. Father Cletus. 8t, Joseph’s Church A month’s mind mass of requicm will be celebrated at 8t. Joseph's church Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock for Michael McGrath. Lenten devotions will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The second of a series of J.enten sermons will be delivered by Rev. Father Baxter, O. P., of New Haven. Stations of the Cross will be said Friday afternoon at 3:45 and Iri- day evening at 7:30 o'clock. Masses on I'riday, the first Fri- day of the month, will be at 5:30 and 7 o'clock. Confessions’ will be heard Thursday afternoon and eve- ning. Instructions for the school chil- dren for first Holy Communion and for confirmation will be given Satur- day morning at 9 o'clock. The Parish society will Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Plans are being made for the an- nual 8t. Patrick's Day entertain- ment to be held at the Tabs' hall. Father Hubert of West Springfield will be the speaker for the first part and the second will consist of a one- act play entitled “Dinny Hogan's Triumph.” It will be held on Mon- day, March 18. St. Johw’s Church Father Jeremiah Stone, O. F. M., of Winsted, delivered the second of a scries of Lenten sermons at the church of St. John the Evangelist last night. Stations of the Cross will be said I¥riday evening at 7:30 o'clock. 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Such care is part of the Ad- kins System. Adkins Printing Co. Printers and Stationers 66 Church Street e e i New Britain, Conn. man; Fridsy evening devotions in English. Masses on Friday will be sald at 5:30 and 8 o'clock. Devotions will be held after mass. An anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Saturday morning lat 8 o'clock for Louis Zotter. Vespers and benediction will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. City Items . The R. O. 8. club will be enter- tained at the home of Mrs. Frank Gilbert of Plainville tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Gilbert will give the reports for the year. Luncheon will be served at § p. m. Star of Good Will lodge, O. 8. O. B, will meet this evening at 8 o'clock. Stella Rebekah Lodge, No. 11, will exemplify the Rebekah degree at the meeting Friday evening. A committee of Rev. W. A. Harty branch, A. O. H.. arranging for the annual observance of St. Patrick’s day, will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at Y. M. T. A. & B. society hall. 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