AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO JULY-AUGUST 1918 GREEN ACRE DUMBER OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ESPERANTO ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA bi Gtx gle PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO Official Organ of THE ESPERANTO ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA. Inc. a propaganda organization for tlie furtherance of the study and use of the International Auxiliary Language. Esperanto. NORMAN W. FROST. EDITOR CLUB DIRECTORY This department is conducted solely for the benefit of our organized groups through- out the country. It furnishes a means of keeping in close touch with the work in other cities, for the exchange of ideas and helpful suggestions, and for the formation of valua- ble friendships in a united field of endeavor. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. San Franci-ro Rondo, meets Third Friday eve.. Rsi. lis Lick BTdg.. .IS Monttromery St. F-ino M. D. Van Sloun, Sec'y, 946 Central Av. BERKF.LEY. CALIF. Be-keltya Espcranta Rondo,—Classes Monday Addr. t 8.00.- 62nd St., Oakland, Calif. OAKLAND. CALIF. Oakland Esperanta-Rnndo; Sec. & Treas., 436 ISth St. BOSTON. MASS. Boston Esp. Soc. 402 Pierce Meets Tues., 8 P. M. ' WORCESTER. MASS. CLEVELAND. OHIO. La 7-menho'i. Klubo: S. 1 3406 Heeer Ave. CHICAGO. TLI.S. f.i Crsdata Esne-anto-Soriet laroclov Sohchrad. Srev. Ill la Ben, Oficein. 1669 Blue Knnvenas 2-n k-j 4an sab. I PORTLAND. ME. I Vinto •oHIbi fi-newntn ! M. G. Ingall Stale St. DETROIT. MICH. Detroit Esperanto Bide., onen dailv. eve-vhndv d-ilv. 7 A and Fri. Classes m PoN Dm tie! Lihrarv. Harper A E. Grand B'vd. La Sententrio. Tues.. 8.00 P. 11., 578 Alexin- drine Ave.. W. WASHINGTON, D.C. La Kabei Esneranta Klubo, 1389 Quiocy St., listed for 12 issues of the mnga- ost of only 25 cents for the two- Extra lines are 10 cents each litional. The heading.—name of city or m—is inserted free. This matter warrants NEW YORK CITY. N. Y. The Greater New York Esperanto Society, including all chartered clubs in Manh-t'an, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Richmond, Long Island, Westchester County and the Jersey s-bnrhs. Miss Leonora Stoeppler, 5 W. 1 a St. The New York Barto. or E-oeranto son- per. is he'd on The Third Friday of everv month (7 P. M.). at the new headouarters of the Civic Club. 14 West 12th St. (two doors veil of 5th Ave., south ridel ; conveniently located to "I." and subw-y lines. La dimanĉa knnveno. al fciu ĉiuj estas bon- venaj. nkazas ĵe fa tria horo. posttagmeie, ri'-n dimanĉon, ĉe la loĝeio de S--" lo'enh Silbernik. 229 East 18th St.. Manhattan. Germana Esperanto-Societo — activities sus- pended during the war. PHILADELPHIA. PA. PMfa Esp. Soc. I. F. Knnwlan. Sec, 45 No. 11th St. Meets 4th Fri., Windsor Cafe, 1217 Filbert St. Rnndetn de Litovo-Polaj Esperantistoj, 2833 Livingston St. PITTSBURGH, PA. Esperanto Sec. Ac-demy of S-ience and An McKirdy, Sec. Box 920. Fridays, 8 Esperanto-Fako de la "Sol- Skolto" (Lone Scout), 500 N. Dearborn. Chicago, 111. (Re- vuo por h Junularo. Organizu grupojn inter la geknaboi. Granda sukceso. Abonu tui! lire .75; Kvarmonate .25.) Fakestro, Chas. P. Lang, Plainview, Nebr. HOBOKEN, N. J. "I.O.O.F. Esperanto Club No. 1 of Greater N.Y." meets every Tuesday at 8.30 P.M in 61 First St., 3rd Floor West. All welcome. Pres,, Mrs. M. O. Hauglandj SecV Wm. Preusse; Instructor, A. Mendelson. Address all communications to the secretary at above address. , Go. cgle PRINCETON UNIVERSI Amerika Esperantisto American Esperantist Entered as second-class matter May 15, 1913, at the Postoffice at West Newton Station, Boston, Mass., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published Monthly by THE AMERICAN ESPERANTIST COMPANY (Inc.) WEST NEWTON, MASS. One Dollar a Year. Single Copy Ten Cents. VOL. 22 JULY—AUGUST, 1911 NO. 6 EMINENTULOJ Cet-roj Lowell, Silberllik, Payson, Meriim, Dow, Lee, end Morton. Google AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO SALUTOJ Against mv earnest protests I was elected to serve as President of the E. A. of N. A. I deeply regret this decision.—the mistake having been made, I see no other course open to me than to assume the duties of the office and to do whatever I can to further the interests of the association and the advancement of the language Esperanto. I find that a general overhauling of the entire machinery of the association is absolutely necessary. The association is altruistic and voluntary, One man cannot and should not be asked to sacrifice his own welfare for the benefit of the cause of Esperanto, however great may be his willingness. This fact was recognized and considered during the last convention, with the result that an Assistant Secretary was elected, and to receive a salary. Also an Editor of the Amerika Esperantisto has been chosen who will serve without pay during the term of one year. Complaints have been received, and they are not without founda- tion : among them are the claims that the Amerika Esperantisto con- tains too little matter, that there is not enough of Esperanto printed, that it is always late, also that there is a discomforting delay in the filling of orders for books, that correspondence is neglected or greatly delayed. To all these well intended complaints there is admission. Why is it so? Because one unpaid, hard working man who has his livelihood to consider has Been expected to be hydra headed and to do alone the work of several. The advance in the price of paper, the im- possibility of securing typesetters, the increased labor of mailing owing to the new zone system, and above all the want, the depressing need.of funds. No business can be carried on satisfactorily without available working capital. I'aiier, press work, postage, the purchase of books, the many avenues of outgo, must be provided for. Since the war the income from subscriptions has no more than met the cost of paper and type work. This does not include other expenses. The stock of books and other material has been depleted and there has been and is no available cash which can be drawn upon. All this, it is my earnest wish and hope can ami will be changed, but to accom- plish this purpose moncv must be secured and I earnestly advise the Executive Committee to at once issue a call upon the Guaranty Fund, to the end that the debts of the association may he paid, the salary of the Assistant Secretary provided for and the library properly stocked. 1 am of the opinion that a new dawn is breaking. The world is about convinced that Esperanto must be considered, that it is the desired means as intended, and 1 am further convinced that ere long the various governments will seriously consider the claims of Espe- ranto, and that a hoard will be established and undoubtedly some changes made acceptable to all nations, and then will the dream of the Great Master be realized. But to do this we, as lovers of the lan- guage and all that it represents, must gird our loins for greater activity and show to the powers that be that there is already laid a founda- -™»/ Google AMERIKA ESPERAXTISTt) tion upon which can be constructed a living language uniting all nations and enabling the entire language-using-world to be as one. Will you not do all in your power to aid the officers of the association who are working, giving of their strength, time and money to the advancement of this great blessing to humanity? Edward S. Pavson, President. VOKADU MIN Verda Akro, kiel bela Sonas via nom' al mi. Verda Akro, kiel kara Venas memoraj' de vi. Kiel blua la ĉielo, Kiel larĝa la river', Kiel dolĉa la venteto,— La venteto de somer'. Ciu birdo, ĉiu stelo Sun' kaj lun' kaj ciu flor' Cirkaŭ vi alkliniĝantaj Logos nun en mia leor*. Verda Akro, kiel klare Vokos via nom' al mi Voku min, kaj min vokadu, Gis revenos mi al vi. D. E. Flanders. Such of us Esperantists as were able to attend the convention will all echo the words of our poetess. In the midst of our perplexitv, they thew open the doors of their home to us, took us in with all our individual rough angles, and made that home ours. We all felt the assiduous care of our host, though not all of us realized that his care for us was at the cost of severe pain to himself, a true reflection of the services of the Master of Akka. We felt the same loving care on every hand and are most overjoyed to enroll these co-workers for the world's union as Esperantists. May the day soon come when Esperanto shall serve them to spread their light to the remotest parts of the world. La vetero efektive nin favoris, sunsubiroj rigarditaj de la verando, lunlumoj kaj noktstrigoj en la pinaro nin ravis. (Poste kiam foriris kaj luno kaj kongreso, unuj el ni povis renkonti kaj vidi kiel subiras la steloj por trinki el la Bostona Baseno.) Google AMKRIKA ESPERANTISTO RrWwl If t IE At the Eirenion LA DEKUNUA KONGRESO DE LA ESPERANTO ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA AT GREEN ACRE, ELIOT, MAINE, JULY 18-21, 1918 In the absence of the President, Major Yemans, the Secretary. Mr. Dow, called the Congress to order at the Eirenion, at 2 p. m., July 18, and called upon Mr. G. Winthrop Lee of Boston, the Chairman of the Congress Committee. Mr. Lee made a short speech of welcome to the Kongresanoj, say- ing that the Committee had done everything in their power to make the Congress a success and he hoped everybody would be happy. He suggested that as much as possible the Congress be conducted in Esperanto, and if necessary have an official interpreter (Dr. Lowell). Mr. Lee then called upon Sfo. la Moŝto, James F. Morton Jr., to pre- side at the Congress, who thought we should use English in our own affairs and Esperanto in foreign affairs (but on the whole considered most of the business should he done in English) ; he however left it " la ŭ vole." Mr. Alfred E. Lunt, Chairman of the Green Acre Fellowship gave a most wonderful speech of welcome, saying in part:— "As Trustees of the Green Acre Fellowship, we feel it is a rare privilege to have this body meet with us here to hold their Congress. Gck gle AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO I feel that in your coming you arc obeying a great spiritual law, for the purpose and ideal of Green Acre is something the same as your own. lite law of attraction draws to it the like and repels the unlike. I hope every minute of your stay will be permeated with the spirit of our fellowship here. It is a great historic .act that great things do not occur in the so-called 'orderly way,' but in most unexpected and un- planned ways. "This place has seen many wonderful and distinguished men and women; there is a pearl of great price concealed in Green Acre; we hope you will find it." He also read from Abdul Baha. Dr. D. O. S. Lowell responded to Mr. Lunt in an appreciation of the welcome extended, which evidently "comes from the heart," and of "the joy of being permitted to draw apart out of the danger of the long range guns and sit in council together in this beautiful spot, where everything around us speaks of peace—and peace is one of the prime objects of your society and ours. It is by understanding one another that men most quickly arrive at peace." He then spoke of the feeling of Dr. Zamenhof as a child when he saw the troubles which arose among the peoples of different languages, that if people knew and understood each other better they would like each other better. "That is what you are trying to do and what we are trying to do and I suspect there will be no quarrels." "In behalf of the Espe- rantists who have gathered here we thank you and your Fellowship for your cordial welcome." It was voted (motion by Mr. Payson): That the minutes of the last meeting as printed in the American Ksperantist be accepted as printed. Mr. Morton, the Chairman, appointed Dr. Lowell, Miss W'ccms and Miss Butler a Committee on Resolutions. The Secretary read reports of Councilors as sent in, and other letters of interest which had been received and would show something of the range of the communications that from time to time are received at the Central Office, among which: Dr. Sigel; from Argentina, "The Esperanto Fan"; Mr. Cnigne; Woyt Losky; Harold Straw; M. D. Van Sloun of California; Mr. Nelson of Anaconda; Mrs. Palmer, mother of Thus. \V. Palmer of Oakland, Calif.; War Stamp Circular; invitations to various cities for a Congress; The League of Nations, and the League to Enforce Peace. Mr. Payson spoke about the fetters from those who had gone to the war and suggested letters be sent to the families of our mem- bers who have gone to the battle "expressing to them the soul-love of every one gathered here." Short reports were asked for from different sections represented and were given by the following: Miss Butler of the Greater New York Society, Mr. Mann of Washington, Mr. Geldert of Halifax, Mr, Vongerecht of Detroit, Dr. Roseboom of Rochester, Mr. Gove of Salem, Miss Alexander of Honolulu(of her work in Japan), Dr. Fel- lows of Portland, Mr. Kcyes of Uniontown, Capt. DeVine of Bridge- port, Mr. Stanyan of Montpelier, Mr. Silbernik of New York. Mr. Lee, <, Google PRINI ■. iON UN1VI kvl' AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO speaking on Esperanto in the world at large, thought a reply to the frequent question "How is Esperanto Getting on" should be prepared —"standardize it in 100 words." The morning session was ended by a few words from the Chair- man, who was impressed with the tremendous work before us to be done, even though the Congress was small in numbers, each year should show an advance, and again expressed the welcome of Green Acre—"a place where there is a community of purpose and a spirit of unity in the hearts, with the desire to widen the mental horizon." Friday morning (the 19th) the meeting was called to order at 10 o'clock. The records of the previous day were read and approved. The Chairman called attention to the fact that he did not intend to be arbitrary in his rulings, desiring only to save time,—it being the duty of the chair to represent everybody. A report from the Councilors was called for, but the Chairman was unable to give one as they were unable to agree at the meeting! A discussion was carried on concerning a revision of the Con- stitution, as experience at congresses having proved that the repre- sentation is the largest from the nearer divisions and perhaps three or four are obliged to represent the whole body ;—in this particular case Mr. Dow, representing New England, was the only Councilor present and the few proxies which started for various reasons were not available. Sen. Gove thought we should lit the body to the Constitution and then be a benevolent despot and consult the wishes of the Con- gress. Mr. Dutton thought more power should be given to the Con- gress to act. The Secretary read letters from Mr. Iletzel and from Dr. Sigel with recommendations. The Report of Mr. Dow. the Secretary-Treasurer, was then given, and he further said that the editing of the Magazine involved too much work for the Secretary, requiring both time and skill ;—from various comments received it would seem the work had not been done satisfac- torily. He hoped and requested that some one be appointed to have charge of the Magazine so that copy could be delivered to him on a certain day each month,—in which case he would guarantee that the Magazine would be printed within ten days from receipt of copy. The Executive Committee had authorized two calls on the Guarantee Fund (50 per cent). The response had been good. The E. A. of N. A. and the Esperantist Company should be consolidated to eliminate un- necessary work, and should be considered in revising the Constitution. Concerning the membership for the oast year, as no records were turned over to the present Secretary he could only record the num- ber now registered, 398 members; 8 sustaining members ($10.00); 113 special ($2.50) and 278 regular members. As stated a year ago, it requires $1200 to run the office properly. Concerning progress, "if, under war conditions, wc had not lost over 20 per cent we would con- sider we were making progress, and after the war is over we should come into our own." Gen >gle PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO The Secretary finished by saying that last year 'he laid out a program and hitched his wagon to a star, but the rope broke." The Chairman, Mr. Morton, thanked the Secretary-Treasurer for his report, which he considered had been given "within the limits of the most extreme modesty," and complimented him on the work of the past year which he thought had been remarkably successful in holding the lines tight, and urged the Congress to consider "how we can help instead of finding fault." The League to Enforce Peace had just issued a circular in Espe- ranto, giving the speech of Ex-Preiident Taft stating the platform of the League, which is to be sent abroad for distribution in countries where English might not be understood. A letter was read from Mr. Page of the Esperanto Monthly "La Tutulo." On the subject "Esperanto in the World at Large" Mr. Lee re- ported that he had sent out propaganda literature under the guise of earnest and curious inquiry to a selected list of persons in the world, asking them how Esperanto is progressing in their particular coun- try, thus "disvasiigiug" the whole world! The work had been very interesting and he had "become automatically a world man." "Drop a letter in the slot and you become a world man." A little man be- comes a big man at a distance. An extract was read from the Decem- ber Esperantist. It was Voted that the meeting of Saturday morning be called at 9 o'clock. The Councilor's Report was again called for, and the Councilor reported another inharmonious session and suggested that the work that would naturally fall on this Committee he turned over to the Congress. It was Voted that a Nominating Committee of three be appointed by the chair to prepare a list for the election of officers. The subject of Esperanto in the Schools was discussed, opened by Dr.Lowell.who was followed by Messrs.Lee and Silbemik.Miss Pat- ten, Mr. Frost. The Committee on Resolutions were asked to prepare Resolutions concerning an effort to put Esperanto in the public schools. Mr. Frost suggested Esperanto being used to replace German, which was being taken out of the schools. Sliss Stoeppler (New York) says the foreign child is anxious only to learn English and teaches also the parent, and believed that Esperanto should not be taken up until the High School stage. Mr. Mann spoke of the hostility in Washington to Esperanto in the schools, and suggested if the teachers were able to instruct they should have voluntary classes. Mr. Silbernik believed that the study should be enforced. Mr. Vongerecht of Detroit reported that the Hoard of Education had refused to accept it five years ago, but as Dr. Sigel hopes to be on the Board this year he may have some influence; he has a broad acquaintance (even to Mr. Ford) and expects great things. Go -gle AMKKIKA ESPERAXTISTO 'i'he chair appointed Messrs. Lee and Silbcrnik and Miss Butler a Nominating Committee of three. Adjourned. Saturday, July 20, 9.30 A. M. Records of the previous session read and approved. Ex-President Fisher of the K. A. of N. A., just arrived, was asked to speak, and he expressed great joy at being able to attend the Con- gress, even at so late a day. He told how much time and thought had been spent in getting out the circular for the League to Enforce Peace. Dr. Cottrell and Mrs. Cottrell of Washington arrived this morn- ing and the Doctor gave us a delightful greeting. Tht Fellowship Houm Telegrams and letters of greeting were read by the Secretary from President Ycmans of California, Miss Van Sloun. San Francisco, Judge Daiiigerfield. Mr. Klajin, Mr. Briggs (Councilor for Minne- sota), Mr. Yongereclit fcr Detroit, Mr. Hetzcl of Philadelphia, and Messrs. Harrison and Swan of Boston. Report was called for from the Committee on Nominations, Mr. Lee, Chairman, with the following names:— President, Edward S. Pavson. Vice-President, Mrs. j. S. Horn, Box 273, San Juan Rautista, Calif. Secretary-Treasurer, Ernest F. Dow. Assistant Secretary, E. J. Meriam. Executive Committee, Hon. Win. H. Gove, Salem, Mass.; Mr. Nahum Ward, S Craigie Circle, Cambridge; E. J. Meriam. ; GO I -git PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO Chairmen of Standing Committees: Examinations, B. \V. Reich, 607 South Main Street, Ada, Ohio; Publications, Edward S. Payson; Propaganda, G. Winthrop Bee, 147 Milk Street, Boston; Schools, Dr. D. U. S. Lowell, 76 Alban Street, Dorchester, Mass. Mr. Payson declined to accept the presidency, but Mr. Morton and others urged him very strongly to allow his name to be used, and it was Voted: That the Recommendations of the Nominating Committee be accepted and the Secretary cast one vote for the election of the list as presented; Dr. Hills Cole of New York and Greet) Acre gave a greeting from Green Acre. A short Report was made by the Councilor present, and the sug- gestions that he made for the future will appear in the Report of the Resolutions Committee. The newly elected President, Mr. Edward S. Payson, was escorted to the platform and asked to speak, which he did—briefly—saying "Mi kore dankas vin." As he did not believe in "swapping horses in cross- ing a creek," he desired the Chairman, Mr. Morton, to continue in his position for the remainder of the Congress. The Committee on Resolutions, Dr. Lowell Chairman, reported, and the Resolutions were taken up seriatim and adopted, as follows:— 1. Resolved: '1'hat for the sake of efficiency the accounts of the Esperanto Association of North America and the American Espcrantist Company should he consolidated, and that such consolidation he authorized by the Congress. 2. Resolved: That a Committee on the Revision of the Constitu- tion he appointed by the Chair; the duty of this Committee shall be to have their Report printed in Amerika Espcrantisto at least two months prior to the next annual Congress, that, according to our present Con- stitution action may he taken thereon at said Congress. Chair appointed Messrs. Fisher, Gove and Miss Meriam. 3. Resolved: That the Executive Committee shall choose an Editor for the magazine who shall undertake to have all data ready for the printer on a fixed date in each month. 4. Resolved: That this Congress shall consider the question of an appropriation for the use of the Propaganda Committee during the coining year. 5. Resolved: That the efforts of the E. A. of N. A. during the coming year shall he directed, both individually and collectively, toward the introduction of Esperanto into the schools of our land wherever possible. 6. Resolved: That we highly appreciate the unselfish and effec- tive work por nia afero accomplished throughout the year by Rufus W. Powell, Joseph Silbernik and Henry \Y. Fisher, and urge every Esperantist to do likewise. 7. Resolved: That wc welcome every use of the international language Esperanto, by those having a message to give to the world; we arc much pleased that in this way the League to Enforce Peace has set forth so clearly and by language easily comprehended by all -> by Google Pf NCETON L.NIVER5IT AMKRIKA ESPERANTISTO the peoples of the woftd their views as to the means indispensable for the establishment of enduring peace. (Universal would he the whole universe: we do not know whether all people in the universe can talk.—Silbernik.) 8. Resolved: That the thanks of the present Congress be ex- tended to our hosts, the Trustees of the Green Acre Fellowship who have been unremitting in their courtesy and lavish in their entertain- ment of our members. That wc extend our thanks of grateful appreciation also to those members of our own body whose unselfish labors have contributed to the success of our Congress and our own personal enjoyment. That among these members of both bodies we cannot refrain from personal mention of Mr. and Mrs. Flexner. Mr. and Mrs. Ober, Miss Meriam and Messrs. Morton, Lee and Dow. In considering these various Resolves the recommendations of Dr. Sigel were read which were in line with those adopted; No. 2 was referred to the Committee for the Revision of the Constitution, No. 4 to the Propaganda Committee, No. 5 was laid on the table for the present although considered very important. Mr. Fisher, as Chairman on Revision of Constitution, requested that members be specially requested to send in suggestions to the Committee before the early winter. It was Voted: That the Congress here assembled send greetings to Japan through Miss Alexander. That the Argentine Ksperantists he sent greetings from the Congress. It was recommended that individuals write to the League to Enforce Peace that they have received the circular just sent out. There was an informal discussion in regard to the 1920 World Congress which Mr. Lee has hoped might be held in America together with the three-hundredth anniversary of the Landing of the Pilgrims. Mr. Fisher believes Europe will be much impoverished by the war and unable to come over here and that it should be held in a neutral country. Mr. Silbernik said: "The wounds made by the war will not be easily healed." "If it is victory with force, we will be the force." Dr. Duttoii thought the proper place for the Congress would be The Hague. Mr. Frost thinks if the war is not ended, Boston would be the best place. Mr. Cottrell believes there should be no Congress in a belligerent country; that international congresses should be five-year cycles and nothing between. Mr. Lee suggests writing to Geneva that it is the sense of this Congress that we would be glad to have the International Congress in America, but believe it would be better at The Hague. It was Voted: That this Congress express its willingness to use Esperanto, but for expediency has used English. Google AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO A discussion of Propaganda Methods followed,—led by M: followed by Lowell and Silbernik, Mr. Frost, Mr. Stanyan. Adjourned at 12.15 until 2 P. M., at the Fellowship House. TREASURER'S REPORT Receipts Regular members $ 130.00 Special Members 263.50 Examination Kees and Papers 9.25 Special Contributions 1916 Guarantee Fund 145.27 1.00 1917-1918 Guarantee Fund 368.50 From Tentb Congress 99.20 Sustaining Members 80.00 SI,096.72 Expenditures Subscriptions for Special and Sustaining Members $ 121.00 Rent 90.00 Clerieal Help 634.40 Postage and Express 122.34 Printing and Office Supples 71.93 Typewriter +...... Paid on Liberty Bond 25.00 S1.107.t.7 Due American Esperantist Company $10.95 The service of Divine Worship at our Green Acre Esperanto Con- gress Sunday morning was impressive and memorable in many ways. It was memorable on account of the place where the Service was held. Imagine a sun parlor open toward the west with no windows between us and the glorious view; the green hillside, the river, the busy little town of Newbury opposite, the distant hills of the White and Green Mountains. It was memorable on account of the cosmopolitan char- acter of the company which had gathered to worship God. (Thought divides, sentiment unites.) Here were people of many creeds and diverse opinions gathered in one place united by worship, the ideal- ism of a great vision and a great desire. Two thousand years ago the Master of us all prayed that "all might be one;" that prayer is not answered yet, but does not the deep desire for unity ever animate our hearts? One great reason why I love Esperantism is that it stands for the brotherhood of man. It has been my privilege to attend three CjO >gle PRINCETON UNIVERSUT AMEKIKA ESPERANTISTO world congresses, Geneva, Washington, Berne, and there one can see men of every color, every creed, every tongue gathered from every land, meeting with one accord in one place, in one language, worship- ping the God from whom and thru whom and to whom are all things. ()ur gathering at Green Acre was small but it was representative and no one thought of our different opinions, the feeling of brother- hood warmed every heart. We will not enlarge; we will simply say that the Church of Eng- land Service was read in Esperanto by the writer of these lines and that our President, Mr. Edward S. Payson. read the sermon that was preached at Annapolis by Rev, Smiley. One could have wished that there had been singing and that a sermon had been specially prepared for the occasion, but we are in war times and we did what we could. Only one word more about the service; there was in the hearts of some at least of those present the conviction that the time draws near when the claims of Esperanto will be more generally recognized than they are today. Our great President. Woodrow Wilson, has spoken for World Organization; this involves a World Court and a World Legislature. There must needs be many world gatherings. How shall intercommunication be secured!' Is the present system of threefold translation adequate: No! Can any national language be- come acceptable to all nations at such world' gatherings: No! The faith that our Esperanto movement is an adequate solution of the tre- mendous problems arising from the Babel of language Confusion is warm in many of us today. This was the sentiment of our gathering at Green Acre. Horace Dutton. PREĜO H. I. Keyes Al homoj, Ho Jehovo, Vi Konipatc diras : "Al mi vemi;" P'enteme do alvenas ni— Ho nin aŭskultu kaj nin benu! Ho ne forturnu Vin de ni Bum ni petegas benon vian ; Sed pardonema estu Vi— Forprenu ĉiun pekon nian. Ne povas vidi klare ni La vojon tra malluma horo; Liunigan fid on sendu Vi Al ĉiu forvaganta koro. Lafi rekta vojo gvidu nin, Kaj nin subtenu, Dio ilia; Nin helpu, ke ni preĝu vin.; Fariĝu sankta volo via. IC "v kjOOglC PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMEKIKA ESPERANTIST< > On Friday evening, exhilarated by a delightful luncheon on the river banks, and a return thru glorious sunset colored water, we went to the elegant new Marshall Mouse to hear Dr. Lowell's talk on Espe- ranto in the Schools. To Esperantists and guests Dr. Lowell ran over some few of the fundamental pedagogical values of Esperanto, and then brought out his experience with actual scholars; their active interest in word-building, their rapid progress, and what will espe- cially appeal to educators Esperanto's effect on their other studies. Of course, they were bright boys to begin with—their taking up Esperanto after school hours, tho it gave no school credits, showed that—but it surely gave evidence of its mind-training value, that those particular boys became leaders of the school; that one of the best Esperantists ux~>k the highest honors in Greek of all those who took entrance examinations for Harvard. A grammar of logic, not merely of accretions; emphasis on the fundamentals of the European tongue, not on the idioms—idiotisms, as the French say—of a particular na- tion; the school value of Esperanto is evident to any thinker. We were sorry that a change in trolley schedule cut short the address, tho the news of that evening, the glorious 19th, gave a perfect ending to a perfect day. ESPERANTISTS AT BAHAI GATHERING A dozen or so of the Esperanto delegates attended a Sunday morning session in the pine woods at which they were privileged to learn something of the faith of the Bahais. The meeting easily con- vinced them that just as wc Esperantists have an international mes- sage in our means of intercommunication, so have the Bahais an inter- national message in their all inclusive religion. At a later session, in the same pine woods, one of the Esperantists said that he understood a person could be both an Episcopalian and a Bahai. In response to this the leader of the meeting said that he hfmself was a vestryman of the Episcopal church, which was in keeping with his also being a Bahai. And so it is with people of every religion : Jews, Zoroastrians, Mohammedans, Theosophists, Christian Scientists, and all the rest can rightfully call themselves Bahais, too, if they are in sympathy, because Bahaism has no creed that needs to be subscribed to. To learn Espe- ranto has been commended to Bahais by their leader. Abdul Baha, and accordingly we Esperantists have reason to believe that many of them will become samideanoj before another year. One could not but sympathize with the lady far out on a lonely farm who had mastered Esperanto all by herself "all but the blooming chewies," of whom Mr. Stanyan told in the most thrilling speech of the convention. nat» GODgle PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO SALUTO AL LA ESPERANTISTOJ Estas ĝojo, niaj gastoj. Kore bonvenigi vin. Kie nuiltaj sanicelantoj Venas unuigi sin. Verda stelo, verda katnpo, Por homaro kune m En laboro paca ĝojas; Karaj fratoj estas vi. A most beautiful reception was given to the Esperantists on Thursday evening, when Mrs. Salina B. Flexner, our hostess, formally turned over the Fellowship House to our use. Mrs. Grace Ober gave a hearty address of welcome, following which came a delightful surprise, A group of angelic singers. Misses Margaret F. Flexner, Bertha I. and Maybelle L. Livermore, Marietta YV. and Ruth E. Spinney, accompanied by Miss Margaret S. Klebs on the piano and Miss Helen A. Livermore on the violin, sang "Estas ĝojo, niaj gastoj." The music was composed by Miss Klebs, the words by our own James F. Morton. Dr. Lowell responded for the Esperantists. Then came a love song from Klegier, sung by Mrs. Edith Inglis, with Mrs. Elizabeth Hanscom at the piano and Mrs. Gail Libbey on the cello. In har- mony with Miss Alice V. Ashton at the piano and Miss Livermore's violin, Margaret Flexner tripped a fairy dance. We responded, with the Esperanto hymn. The Star of the Evening Co vje AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO THE SOCIAL SIDE OF THE CONGRESS A man who is probably the most popular and highly esteemed man in his college class continually said to me while his son was in Yale, "I don't care so much about C------having the highest marks in his class—1 want them pretty gcod—but I want him to get acquainted with the fellows, fur it will mean more to him in after life than the high marks." So in Congresses; "it is not at the routine meetings that we really get to know people, it is at the ante-congress, the little circles between sessions and after sessions, and the post-congresses that do so much to cement friendships and make for loyalty for one another and the things wc stand fur. La Dekunua is not yet over for some of us; a card from one, a picture from another, a letter of appreciation (mirabile dictu) once in a while. You want to know about a particular thing, and you have come close to so many during the days and weeks before and after that you know just who can shed the best light on the thing. You have gotten down "tinder the skin," perhaps you have seen faults hut you have found virtues. Somebody said "What's the use of wasting your time sleeping at a Congress, you can sleep any time!" But there are all kinds and another declares he "slept like a piece of lumber." Tuesday evening the Boston Society had the pleasure of seeing Mr. B. Pickmnn Mann and Mr. Stanyan and hearing from Mrs. Fosselman over the telephone. Wednesday we met the Karavano at the South Station with I.a Yerda Stein waving at the train gate. We went to the United States Hotel in the rain where we found two or three others to add to the party. After some delay (the eternal feminine having asserted itself at the sight of good clothes when the suit case was opened) wc had supper. For particulars consult those present. It still rained, but the official chauffeur took a load around through the park system. In reply to the question "What are we going to do next?" the fair dames were shown the Frog Fond, Liberty Cottages, Beacon Street and the gardens till they cried "Enough!" Our trip to Green Acre was a pleasant social affair, due to the comforts of a special car to Portsmouth. Arriving, there was a strenu- ous quarter of an hour getting people, hags, suit cases, etc., down to the ferry in cabs ami on foot. Here we found waiting for us the genial Dr. Fellows of Portland; the Geldcrts of Halifax were already at Green Acre. And then Green Acre, and the revelation of the Fellowship House when you get inside and see "its treasures; from Its plain exterior it might have been a Dover i>ortablc. Mr. Morton, nerve-racked hut radiant, the Uhers and the Flexncrs, not forgetting the unseen Mrs. Ashton and her girls,—who vied with each other to make us com- fortable. That first dinner when Mr. Flexner served his guests with the smiling hospitality of Green Acre, assisted by all the others. Our walk down through the fields to the Eircnion was a delight; and again we saw the "joy of service" expressing itself In the deco- rations of beautiful wild flowers. Digitized by GOOgle AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO By evening everybody who had any cunuectioii with Green Acre was at the Fellowship blouse for the entertainment by our friends arranged to the smallest detail to honor Esperantists. EsperantLm Without knowing it. Even little Margaret Flexuer must spring out of a big green star to dance for us! The official chauffeur took the people to their various cottages, the lights were out in the Fellowship House, the Chairman of the Congress locked the outside door so the ghosts could not get in from the little neighboring cemetery; the chosen few went out on to the big porch and looked across the river to the brilliantly lighted shore opposite. We were making history those days. Friday afternoon was Mr. Lee's particular affair. Having spent his summers at York Harbor for forty-five consecutive summers save one, be felt justified in telling the neighbors it was up to them to fur- nish autos to take his party for a ride and to appear at the Marshall House in the evening to hear Dr. Lowell. The yard was filled with autos-—room for everybody, even one was filled up with a joyous crowd and still remained in the yard after the others were gone; it was not a self-starter! Like the quiet neighbors beyond the fence it started nut. Arriving at York Beach for a view of the ocean, we hear of the great victory at the front—we can scarcely believe it! Then we go up to the Marshall House where (he party divides, some preferring to stay on land while others take the boats and go up river. (Comments of those rowed by Dr. Kosebin m and Mr. Silber- nik censored.) We climb up the heights and unload the great lunch- basket full of good things ami enjoy another beautiful view. At 8 o'clock every one was to arrive at the Marshall House to hear Dr. Lowell, who spoke in the beautiful ballroom, but many were late and the time was all too short to get that last car. the alternative being to walk six miles. We chose the car, and on the way a Naval man boarded the car with more news which he gave to us, and one great shout went up. The official chauffeur was overworked, and could not understand why he found people next morning at the places originally assigned them instead of where he happened to drop them; this, however, avoided a possible tragedy and the use of a revolutionary gun found over a fireplace! Again the sleepless ones did not neglect the spell of the porch to rehearse the joys of the day. Saturday morning most of the business was over; the afternoon session a chat among ourselves on the porch. In the evening came the Teatrajo; the scene from Hamlet and La Devo dc Rcgo, spoken of in another column. What difference because it did not begin on time— the people were comfortably seated on the porch kicking toward the setting sun and the peaceful scene up river; even in the shipyard all was quiet on Saturday night. What a scurrying behind the scenario and a walk down the road to the little house to find the okulvitroj of Ophelia; she was taking no chances of being overcome by Hamlet's Digged by GOUgle AM KRI K-A ESPERANTISTO spurning her entreaties and being unable to get a sly look at her lines if necessary! La Reĝo was very much in earnest and very nervous; think of the chairmanship of a convention and a kingly part on one's shoulders at once! La Reĝino whose usually bright and cheery face had been shadowed by the ordeal before her, but determined to do her duty, made us feel condemned for any responsibility in it. La Feino arrives without a wrinkle on her placid brow and calmly awaits her turn. It was a joy to stand at the side and overlook the audience as they listened for the first time to the sonorous voice of our President giving the soliloquy of Hamlet in rhythmic Esperanto and to the well modulated voice of Ophelia. What a revelation of the possibilities of nia kara tingvo to these who had only been studying it for a week or two. La Rcgino found her inspiration as she looked across the river and, as she told us afterwards, truly felt herself looking out over devastated Belgium ; La Rego was also under the spell of the twilight, La Feino de 1' Paco brought the star of hope—L'Espero. The applause, the crowding around those who took part to express a per- sonal appreciation to each one, must have well repaid them fur the time Spent in preparing. Again our hosts dispensed hospitality and the evening was all too short for the good things. From now on, the much overworked and much abused one has no responsibility and is happy as a lark. He has no difference with the world; you can't pick a quarrel with him. he is at peace with all. Sunday was a perfect day and we were free to follow heart's de- sire, to sit on the porch, walk down to the Pines for the service; but all gathered on the porch for the Diservo when our beloved Dr. Dutton read the beautiful service in Esperanto, followed by Mr. Paysou with Rev. J. RI. Smiley s sermon given in Annapolis. Some were obliged to go home that afternoon, but those who could lingered and were there in the evening for the much heralded reading by Rlr. I'ayson from his own translations. Once more we heard the rhythmic How of our wonderful language, and save the Boston Society, which is fortunate in hearing the first reading of many of these trans- lations, it is seldom that Kspernntists in this country hear the con- tinuous reading of it; it is a rare treat. It had been whispered that one of out ladies had a birthday and wanted to celebrate in her generous way by having a little treat. Our President laid aside page after page of the manuscript—he never gives a stingy little reading—and the little lady feared some of the company would have to start fur the scattered cottages, so the trays were surreptitiously brought in with the delicious ice cream. A bold one put a plate on the table for the President that he might refresh himself—but not he—the story was his business and he suffered no interruption of pink ice cream, even if it did melt! This was the last night and the moonlight was very beautiful on the porch; a larger number than usual were enjoying it; and no one seemed willing to leave. Later we were joined by others who were on their way home! We went down the road to the well and beyond a by Gopgk AM ERIK A EM'EKANTISTO with some of the friends; on coming I>ack the temptation for a longer walk was too great to he overcome and we made calls along the road, where we were received most hospitably. The last night—and how- much had happened these three days—it was hard to think of leaving; in fact, at intervals all through the summer Green Acre has been revisited by those who felt its charm. We would like to recount all the delights of the post-congresses both small and large which followed the three days at Green Acre, hut it is not permitted, they should rather be enshrined in our memo- ries and brought out to lighten the burdens when dark days come. I,a Dckunua is not over, it remains a sweet fragrance and we look forward with high hopes to La Dekdual Iphigenia. NewcasUe Door A New Convert PRIMER OF THE CONGRESS L. F. Stoeppler Kio estas Esperanto? Esperanto estas liiigvo parolata en Esperantujo de Esperantistoj. Kio estas Esperantisto? Espcrantisto estas bona, lerta persono. kill, parolante Esperanto», ceestas dun kongreson, Kio estas kongreso? Kongreso estas kuiiveno de bonaj, lertaj emi- nentuloj, kiuj pandas esperanto. Kial estas kongreso? Por enviigi la mallertulojn, kiuj tie ĉeestis gin kaj doni okazon por la lertuloj admiri la pejzaĝon per lunlumo. Kio estas luno? Luno estas lumilo—precipe intencita por kongresanoj kaj kongresaninoj. Kio estas paradizo? Paradizo cstas loko kie ĉiuj estos feliĉaj dam— esceptinte tiuj al kiuj mankas la supo. Kie estas paradizo? Paradizo estas ia loko kie oni parolas nur esperante. Kia sinjorino estas la plej gastcma? Tin kiu akceptas gastojn noktmeze kim ridcto bele vestita. Co gle PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO l.a ĉefo de la Rciiaŭtomobilistuloj skribas al ni el Monipclier, Vt., ke, travivinta tri scmajnojn kiel paciento, flegisto, kaj kuracisto de la liodiaua terura epidcmio, la pensmaŝino estas rompiĝinta, kaj 11 in- tencas elflugi ckster nia venena atmosfero al Davenport, Iowa, por la vintro. Ni espcras ke fuukciu pli bone liaj aeronaŭto kaj flugmaŝino ol ĉe la tombejo. La oficiakt autombbOisto de la Dekunua, estante edzulu, estts imima, nialsiniile al sia antaiitilo de la 1915a kongreso. The Man wl Ktam vi venos al Verda Akro, kutvportu vian tenisbatikm, Diglhzed by GOOgle PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO LA DEKUNUA Kiam niia patruja UsotlO sin enjelis en la mond-militun, mi entuziasmc aniĝis je la infantcrio kaj rapidis trans la maro por fari mian devon. Dum monatoj mi lerte palis, fosis, kaj iamaniere lielpis por rinigi la aferuii. l.aslan junion subite venis al mi alvoko viziti ban Moŝton la Generalon — nii, privata soldato! Tremante pro au ĝo jo aŭ timo, mi Btlprenratnpis el la tranĉeo, purigis mian vizaĝon ĝis oni preskaŭ povttS vidi la haiiton, razis min, foririgis de niia ĉemizo axon da neprUkribeblaj insektoj, poluris miajn Suojn kaj post marŝado min prezeutis antaŭ la oficisto, timante mi ne BClis loan pttnon pro ia bagatclo dc kondutO. Oni tuj lasis min eniri kaj post gracia saluto mi diris—"Laŭ via alvoko mi prezentas min antaft vi, via Moŝto. Mi estas privatsoldato N------- el la -------a korpuso. La Geucralo rigardis min el sub siaj pezaj brovoj, kaj bujis—"Ha, do vi estas tin suldato pri kiu oni ruportis al mi tiajn aferujn! II—m. Sidiĝu!" Miaj gcnuoj tie! trends ke mi tre volonte akceptis la inviton pro la fakto ke miaj kruroj preskaŭ nc povis subteni min. Mi imagis min transfiksata sur kanuiintdo dum dekdu horoj, kiu estas la ple/urdmia kaj afabla puna kiun oni donas al soldato kiu iom pekis kontrau la disciptino. Post longa rigardado kiu tute ne kvietigis miajn imagojn li subite parolia jene—"Cu vi opinias ke vi estas la ttita armeo? Vi pafas tie! seneese kaj akurate ke se oni lasos vin ĉi tie pit longe la inilito fmiĝos antau ol mi farigis por mi mem mond-famon. Stultulol 1'afilido! Pro kio vi opinias ke mi lasis miajn hejtnon kaj laboron? Por veni ĉi tieii kaj resti kviete dum vi finigas la militon? Vi devas kompreni ke la famoii pri la finigo de la inilito oni devas dotli al la oficistoj, kaj ne al privata soldato. Sentaŭgulo! Ekstere estas aŭtomobilo—cniru gin, kaj oni portOS vin ĝis la haveno C-------. Tie vi trovos spucialan vapor- ŝipon por transporti vin ĝis Usono. tiam in eksctos ĈU vi pill OOVOS difekti la tutajn militarangojn per via sentimemo kaj Icrtccn. Fori Jus kiam mi estis salutinta kaj preskaii kuris el la tendo li revokis min. "Cu vi komprenas Espcranton?"—li diris. "Jes, via Moŝto," estis mia respondo, "Bone, mi pardonos vian pekegon, sed kiel puno mi ordonas ke tuj kiam vi alvenos ĉe Usono vi iru al loko nnmnta Verda Akro, kaj tie restu dum Esperanta Kongreso kiu okazus tie—ne forkuru el ĝi ĝis post la fino." Mi ne komprenis kiamaniere li nomis tiun kiel pinion, ear ŝajnis al mi ĉeesti Ksperantan Knngreson estas plezuro—nc puno—sed mi ne antaite ĉeestis tiun kongrcson I Alveninte Nov-Jorkon mi rapidis ĝis vagonaro kiu jus estis ironta Bostonon, surĵetis min kaj sidiĝis por iom dormi—sed ne tio okazis. Tuj kiam la vagonaro estis ekirinta, mi aŭdis el la antaŭa parto de la vagono, kelkajn esperantajn vortojn, kaj mi eksaltis por respond! car mi supozis ke itt parolas al mi. Sed, ho ye, oni ne tion faras sed jen grupo da gesamideanoj, ĉiu portanla la verdan stelon. kaj babilanta kvazan'je tin dependas la vivo. En tia.fi teruran bruon Go gle PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO mi ne vulis enjcti min, car mi nur kutimis al la kompare kvieta vivadn Ĉe la fronto, kaj timis ke miaj oreloj ne povus subteni la aferon. Pri kio ili parolis mi ne rakontos, sed car la plejmulto estis virinoj, cble vi divenos ke ili jiarolis pri—vestajojl Tion mi ne kontraŭdiros, sed mi ne rakontos al vi pri kio ili parolis! Post kelkhora vetnrado ni alvenis ĉe Bostono, kaj la ĉieloj mal- fermiĝis kaj elversis preskau la tutan akvon en la mondol Pro kio tio okazis mi ne komprenas—oni jam diris al mi ke la Bostonaj Esperantistoj neniam trinkas akvon, kaj certe ne estis necese provizi tiom por la vizitantoj el Nov-Jorko. Ciuj rapidis ĝis la hotelo, kelkaj per aŭtomobilo, kaj aliaj piede, kaj mi sekvis kvankam ankoran mi ne alvokis al mi sufice da kuraĝo montri min antaŭ la aliaj. Alvenintc ĉe la hotelo la ina parto de la karavano malaperis, kaj dauTadis la malaperon ĝis la aliaj pres- kaii mortis pro malsato. Tiam mi dankis min ke me ne kunigis kun la karavano, car ili pro ĝentileco devis atendi la reaperon de la mala- perintinoj antaŭ ol maiiĝi, sed je rideto mi rapidis en la manĝsalonon kaj tnj mcndis grandan manĝaĵon kiun oni preparis kaj alportis al mi kaj mi preskaŭ estis fininta manĝi antaŭ reaperis la karavano—kiel mi supozis—la virinoj freŝe vestitaj kaj la viroj preskau mortintaj. Post longa diskiitado ili elektis manĝadoti, kaj atendis dum kelkaj horoj dum oni preparis gin. Kiam ĝi fine alvenis ili ne plu parolis—la paroliloj estante alie okupataj. Mi tuj en iris mian liton kaj lulita de la hrno de la levigita stratfervojo apuda, kiu Sajnigis al mi ke ml estas denove en la tranĉeoj, mi tuj dormiĝis. Matene mi matennianĝis kaj rapidis al la noror la afero car la plej malfrua tramo por Yerda Akro devis foriri kaj ni ilcvis kapti gin—aŭ marŝi ses mejlojn—tiu ne al ni ŝajnis alloga. Sur- vojc umi parto de la trammaŝinaro trovarmiĝis kaj la rczulta funio estis pli haladza ol ec la sekrctaria cigaro. Fine atingintc la hejmon, ni rapidis por dormi. Denove jus kiam mi estis ekdorminta, sonadis sub mia ĉambro la makzelostmuziko de la antaŭa noktO, dum oni rerakontis la travivintajn spertojn de la tago, kaj mi opinias aiikaŭ de la tuta vivo, juĝante per la klakado. Tiajn bruojn faritajn de katoj mi kelkfoje cstis baltiginta per ĵetado de ŝuo, kaj mi provis tion fari—sed senutile. Mi ])renis snb mian brakon miajii litkovrilojn kaj snprenrampis ĝis la tcgmento, kie mi dolĉc donnadis dum la nokto, lulita de kantoj de la vipkompatindavilĉjoj (kiu ne komprenas tiun vorton demandu al S-ro Keyes). Sabaton okazis la fina kunsido kaj poste ĉiu iris laŭvole kaj kon- dutis sin same ĝis la vespero, kiam okazis la granda afcro de la kon- greso—la teatrajetoj. Car kelkfoje mi ĉeestis amatorajn teatrajojn kaj kutime ne ŝatas ilin, mi pretigis min kontraŭ vespero laeiga.—Sed— alie. La sceno el Hamleto, lerte ludita de nia Prezidanto Moŝto kai S-ino Pote, estis vere juvelo, kaj la sonoraj frazoj elfluantaj el la lipoj de Hamleto bele intermiksis sin kun la esprimplenaj vortoj de Ofelio, Goi -glc PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO ĝis ĉhi aŭdantu preskaŭ ne spiris pro timo maltrafi kelkajn vortojn. Granda aplaŭdo sekvis kaj ĉiuj kore gratulis la ludintojn, kicl ili mentis. I .a ludado ekzcmplis la povon de Esperanto kaj la lertecon de la geaktoroj. Poste venis alia teatrajeto—"Devo de Reĝo," kaj mi tuj strecis la orelojn kiam la Rcgino (K-ino Daisy Flanders) komencis per larmiga voco priskribi la sorton de Belgujo—la samajn vidajojn kiujn mi nur jus forlasis—-kaj dcnovc mi kvazaŭ trovis min inter la bruligitaj urboj, ruinigitaj kampoj, la subpremata popolo de Belgujo, kaj (mi ne hontas konfesi ĝin) mi subploris pro la vidado. Tiam la Reĝo (S-ro Morton) per forta, pasia voĉo esprimis sian neŝanĝeblan intencon daiirigi la defendon ĝis kiam ne eĉ unu mal- amiko de lia lando estos trovebla en Belgujo. Mi ĉesis plori, levis la ŝultrojn, staris rekte, soldatmaniere, kaj ŝajnis al mi ke tuj mi atidus la ordonon "Antaiien—Hip" kiu jetus min en la finan batalon pro libereco por la tuta mondo. Nun eniras la Feino de l'Paco (F-ino Alexander), portanta la verdan steton de l'Espero. Per fluanta voĉo ŝi konsilis al la gereĝoj estu bravaj kaj esperplenaj, kaj al ilia lando baldaŭ venos la benita paco. La bela ludado preskaŭ frenezigis la aŭdautaron pro entuziasmo, kaj ĉiuj gratulis la ludintojn, kiuj modeste malaperis kaj mi opinias ke ili tre ĝojis ke la afero estas finita, car mi atidis de birdeto ke ili iom timetis pri la ludado, sed tiu timo estis tute nenecesa—ili povas fieri, Dimanĉon matene oni kinviĝis kun la Bahaianoj en la kunsido meze de la ]>iiiarbaro, kaj poste ili kuniĝis kun ni en la Diservo ĉe nia loĝejo. Tre impresa afero. Nia amata D-ro Dutton legis la belan Diservon de la angla eklezio, kaj nia Prezidanto per sia sonora voĉo legis la prcdikon de P-ro Smiley verkitan. Post la tagmanĝo kelkaj foriris por suprenrampi apudan mon- teton, aliaj restis ĉe la larĝa verando kaj legis, skribis, argumentis, aii alie annizis sin. Vespere, oni kolektiĝis kaj aiiskultis legadon de nia Prezidanto de tre niteresa rakonto—unu el multaj de li tradukitaj dum la lastaj moiiatoj. Tin finigis la oficialan programon, kaj laii mia ordono mi nur devis rcsti ĝis la fino de kongreso. Sed, diris mi al mi mem, nun ke la kongrcso finigis, mi povos dormi, car la bruuloj certe foriros kaj lasos min ripozi.—Alia vana espero! Birdeto subkantis al mi ke sabaton meznoktc gearo iris ĝis la pinejo por rigardi la lunon, kaj poste fari viziton ee unu el la dometoj apudaj, kie oni kantis, daneis, k.t.p., ĝis nesankta boro matene, sed mi ne volas malkaŝi mian sciadon pri tio, kaj sekve mi tute ne citas la aferon, sed meze de plej plezura sonĝo refoje mi aŭdis la kutiman bruon sub mia ĉambro, sed pro kutimigo mi jam ne rimarkis gin kaj dolĉe dormis gis malfrua horo matene. Kiam mi estis preta reiri Eŭropon, venis al mi !a ideo ke tiu gene- ralo ruze forgesis provizi vaporŝipon por porti min denove al Franeujo. Ĉu tio maikuraĝagis min? Tute ne! Depreninte mian vestaron mi :|": "'■' "v GOt >glC PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO saltis en la maron, kaj gaje naĝis ĝis la Eŭropa marbordo, kaj reeniris en miajn atnatajo tranĉeojn, kie mi trovis tniajn iosektojn prctaj por mia alveno—kaj tre malsatajl Kaj nun, karaj legarttoj, en la kompare Icvieta militloko mi povas dormi sen esti vekata nieznukte St.Louis Important Announcement We have recently published a new revised edition of Baker's "INTRODUCTION TO ESPERANTO" which fills the need for a textbook more comprehensive than the "Key" which will sell at a low price. This is an exceedingly well written little book and we cannot recommend it too highly. 10 cents per copy $8.00 per hundred THE AMERICAN ESPERANTIST CO. \ West Newton, Mass. ^ »1* Google PRINCETON UNIVERSITY