All of the above have contributed to the success of the reunion— morally, financially and physically.

Luther Burbank and Small Profits

If you're ever moved to think that you aren't receiving proper financial returns on your work, it may help you to consider the earnings of such a wizard as Luther Burbank.

It has been reported and was never denied that he received only $150 for the Burbank potato, of which millions of bushels are produced in the United States every year, with a constantly increasing growth in Europe and Asia. Mr. Burbank himself stated that his income from the Burbank plum was less than $500, yet that plum is responsible for the establishment of one considerable city in California and for the growth of two other towns also in California.

When it comes to flowers, Burbank received even smaller remuneration. His Shasta daisy grown from Maine to Mexico and from the state of Washington to Florida, yet he received less than $50 for it.

Of course, this wonderful student of plant life was an infidel. Yet, for all that, his work will live and be remembered.

See "Hidden Treasure" by the Atwell Co.; see also the Boston Post, February 1, 1928.

A Home Coming

By HARVEY E. BENDER

Home Coming Day was observed on Sunday, July 27th, at Eyrich's School on the hill in North Heidelberg Township, near Bernville, Penna., which Mr. Thomas J. Zerby, the present teacher has taught for the past thirty-five years. About one hundred former pupils including members of their respective families and some friends were present. The day was very enjoyably spent at this place of childhood days. Everyone brought their lunch which was served on the ground in picnic fashion and games such as were played during school day recreation periods were indulged in for old time sake. After luncheon all gathered in the school room and participated in an hour of singing out of the Sunday School Hymnal after which Mr. Zerby, the teacher, gave a very interesting talk to his former pupils and their friends which was very much enjoyed by all present. It was very gratifying to note the large number of pupils present in view of the fact that plans for this gathering were started just about two weeks prior to date set for the occasion. After remarks and discussions it was unanimously agreed by all present to make this an annual affair and an organization was formed and the following officers were elected to make plans for the second annual Home Coming Day to be held the last Sunday in July 1930: Chairman, Thomas J. Zerby; vice chairlady, Mrs. Francis Zerbe; secretary-treasurer, Harvey E. Bender. Quite a large number of these former pupils are members of the Wenrich Family Association of America and it will be interesting to note that prior to Mr. Zerby's election as teacher, this school was taught by Calvin Naftzinger Wenrich, Professor and Trustee of F. & M. College, who is listed in "Who's Who in America," son of the late Isaac S. and Emaline Naftzinger Wenrich, and brother of Paul N. Wenrich, member of your Family Council and their nominee for Recordship at our 1929 reunion.

From the Chairman of Our Family Council

To the officers and members of the W. F. A. of A.

GREETING:

In marking the onward march of progress of The W. F. A. of A. let us pause a moment to renew our pledge as Kinsmen, subscribing again to the tenets and purposes for which we are organized.

Whatever success we proclaim let us not be unmindful of the part contributed by each and every individual kinsman. These accomplishments could not have been attained otherwise, and we are most grateful to all of you for the part you have played and the part you are playing. The Council wishes me to make grateful acknowledgment for the wonderful co-operation accorded us individually and collectively at every beck and call.

To my associate members of The Council permit me to express my sincere personal gratitude; you have never failed or flinched when you were needed. This is the secret of your success as an organization and is making this one of the most successful associations of its kind in America, if not in the world.

You have given liberally of your time, finances and talent in furthering the interests of this Association, this you will continue. (Amen.)

Since our last reunion, we have conducted or taken part in all of your activities, the outstanding one of which was our caravan pilgrimage to Wenrich Church near Linglestown, Pa., Sunday, May 19th, 1929, which was attended by over 100 loyal members of the Association.

Everybody was especially delighted and pleased beyond the power of expression to have with us on that memorable event our Worthy President, George Franklin, his good wife Amelia, their son Homar, and Mrs. Wenrich's brother, Mr. Carl L. Hammerle of Boston, Mass. (They journeyed over 700 miles to be with us.) "O loyal all the Wenrichs are." Everybody join in singing the last stanza of our Family Song. They say good things come in small packages. Our President may be little, "but oh my." A more indefatigable worker is nowhere to be found.

Brother Reuben and I attended the Earnst Family Reunion at Bern Church last Labor Day. (This is the last reunion we will ever attend together, since he has gone to his reward.) We were most cordially received and assured of their continued co-operation and good will.

The Earnst Reunion will be held at Longs Grove, near Stouchsburg, Pa., on the William Penn Highway, on Sunday, August 11th, six days before our own at Keller's Park, Sinking Spring, Pa., Saturday, August 17th, 1929.

If any of you can possibly arrange to attend this Reunion do so. We are one in SPIRIT and IN FACT.

After seeing this bunch of consistent and persistent wide awake workers (especially the ladies) you will understand how so many of the Wenrich FELL for the EARNSTS or "visa versa."

See you all at our Reunion Saturday, August 17th, 1929, at Keller's Park, Sinking Spring, Pa., to mingle as of yore "in the golden sunshine of a perfect day." Games, eats (basket lunch), music, free ice cream and coffee.

Yours in usefulness, production and education,

PAUL A. WENRICH,

Chairman Family Council.

Notice

Mail has been returned from the following members. Please furnish correct address to our Secretary, John W. Wenrich, care of Postmaster, Wernersville, Pa.

William C. Allen, 25 St. Nicolas Mrs. Milton

Terrace, New York, N. Y. Mrs. Nora Eisenbise, Annville,

Pa.

Warren Graeff, Ensign, U. S. N.
Mrs. Florence E. Haak, 230

Chestnut St., Reading, Pa.
John W. Hutchins, Alderson, W.
Va.

Susan Klick, R. D. No. 1, Zinks

ville, Leb. Co., Pa.
James I. Knoll, Morrosion, Cal.
John H. Knoll, 317 N. 6th St.,
Reading, Pa.

Maranda Leiss, 1045 N. 10th St.,
Reading, Pa.

Mrs. Mazie W. Mentzer, 1222

Greenwich St., Reading, Pa.
Mrs. Mildred Metzger, 510 N.
Martin St., Little Rock, Ark.
James Miller, 1411 N. 10th St.,
Reading, Pa.

Herbert Z. Moyer, 1716 Jeffer-
son Ave., Bethlehem, Pa.
Mae Moyer, Womelsdorf, Pa.
Harry Nagle, Ephrata, Pa.
Adam M. Pennebacker, 539 Weis-
er St., Reading, Pa.
Frank W. Pennepacker, 2916
W. Lehigh Ave., Phila., Pa.

town, Pa.

Reinhart, Allen

Howard I. Snyder, Bernharts,

Pa.

Miss Eva M. Werner, 1212 N.

10th St., Reading, Pa.
Mrs. Bertha L. Wenrich, 4045
Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill.
Eva Wenrich, 1941 Cleveland
Ave., Wyomissing, Pa.

Ezra Wenrich, R. D., Richland,
Pa.

Frank Wenrich, Chester, Pa.
Harry Wenrich, Covington, Va.
H. F. Wenrich, Richland, Pa.
Henry H. Wenrich, 1057 N. 10th

St., Reading, Pa.

Mrs. Irene M. Wenrich, 222 W.
Greenwich St., Reading, Pa.
James Wenrich, 25652 Main St.,
Oshkosh, Wis.

Marie Wenrich, 300 S. 10th St.,
Reading, Pa.

Miss Marion Wenrich, R. F. D.
No. 1, Temple, Pa.
Mrs. Mary E. Wenrich,

821

Green St., Reading, Pa.
M. M. Wenrich, Covington, Va.
Morris N. Wenrich, Covington,
Va. (Jeweler).

Complimentary Directory

Many of the following named members and friends of the W. F. A. have already made contributions (besides dues), more have pledged to contribute, and a few others, as a matter of course, are expected and have indicated that they will do their part toward the payment of the publication of this Bulletin, printing, reunion and other expenses.

Without your help the W. F. A. of A. cannot function and your officers are deeply grateful for your continued confidence and cooperation. Make payment to WARREN E. TROUTMAN, 1616 Delaware Ave., Wyomissing, Pa.