The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-11-22
Grand Hebrew Festival-Dinner at the
Apollo.

Grand Hebrew FestivaI-Dinner at the
Apollo.
The Hebrew Benevolent Society and the German
Hebrew Benevolent Society, of New York, cele-
brated their anniversary by dinner at the Apollo
Saloon a few evenings since. The two societies on
this occasion united, in order that they might IN
crease the funds of each by diminishing the rela-
tive expenses. The room was decorated IN the
most tasteful style, being hung around with the
arms Of the several States and the various banners
and decorations used at the ball OF the National
Theatre corps few evenings since
The following is list Of the officers of the fes
tval:
pre,idents-M NJ Noah Jacob Stettheimer
Tice Presidents.-J. d. Walter, II. Aronson.
Ireastners-John Levy Joseph Ochs.
Directors.--Z Bernstein, Jacob Mack, NJ A.
King, A. ii. Lssak, George ;; Mawson, henry T.
Hart, Abraham Kastor, II. NJ, Ritterband, j. bet
tenhocf.r E. A. Stern, Morris Wilson, DIR. Leh-
wess, H. Bernheimer, Henry Jones, L. Laderer NJ
Cooper.
Secretaries.-Henry Goldsmith, GustaVe BERN
hard. 49,
In order to render the union of the two societies
more perfect and prevent all discomfort on the oc-
casion, Major Noah, the President oil the Hebrew
Benevolent Society was assisted at his table by Mr.
Walter the secretary Of the German Hebrew be
nevolent Society-and so at the other table The
greatest unaniInty prevailed on the occasion. The
toasts &C. were first read by Major Noah IN
English, and then in German by the president oil
the other table. The dinner gotten up under
the direction of Mr., Philip Friedman, and would
do Justice 10 any caterer The table was spread
with a variety of dishes OF the most elegant ana
tempting description, which was done full justice
by the four hundred guests who sat down TO par
take of them.
While the guests were assembling, Lothian's
brass band dscoursed most elegant music. At
seven o'clock precisely the doors OF the dining room
thrown open, and the guests entered ana TOOK
Major Noah called the assembly to order, and
the Rev Mr.. Leo Of the Hebrew Benevolent So
ciety asked blessing in Hebrew, when all present
heads. according
custom when addressing the Almighty. An hour
or more was then occupied in the pleasant occupa-
ton Of supplying the wants and delicacies OF the
inner man.
When the cloth was removed, the Rev. MIR.
Sternberger OF the German Hebrew Benevolent
Society, returned thanks to the Throne OF Grace,
in a low melancholy chant, as Is customary among
the Hebrews, the company all remaining seated,
covered and occasionally joining, as II were, IN
chorus. This ceremony, which was OF more than
ordinary interest occupied about twenty minutes,
which being concluded, the desert was placed upon
the tables, and the wine, chiefly champagne and
Rhine Urine commenced to flow in prodigal guam
titles When the company had been wound.up TO
the proper pitch of excitement Major Noah called
the guests oorder for the reading of the first regu
lar toast:
ToAsTs.
The day we cclcbrate-C onsecrated 10 the best
feelings Of the heart. (Cheers.)
2 Benevolent societies of all religious denonlina-
tons throughout the world-Tholr duties embrace
the most sacred OF obligations 10 feed the hungry,
rlothe the naked, suCcOr inc distressed ana rel4eNe
;. The and we live in, the land # our birth anu
Of our adoption-The land of milk and honey, where
every one stitch under his own vine and hg tree
and there il none 10 make him afraid.
T. Our brethren in the holy land-The sentinels
on the ramparts. May the hour soon arrive when
the banner Of Judah viii again Hoat On Mount
Zion.
Major Noah, in introducing the fifth toast,
marked that the last year the society had received
$4,000. and expended the same. He hoped that
tho spirit Of the toast would be literally responded
TO- The bJast az follows:
3 Charity-It blesscth him who gives and him
who receives.
Rev MIR. Isaacs, in reply, remarked, that charity
was the utmost blessing Of mankind; since time i'm
memorial IL seems 20 have been intended by the
Creator 20 give desire To help ms fellow
creatures, and designed 20 promote the general
good How glorious, then, il the sight tins even
ing, when VIC view men Of different creeds meeting
at the same board, and helping their fellow crea-
lures IN distress! (Applause.) Compare the great
feast Of Belshazzer, in times gone by, when be saw
The writing on the wall, Chou art weighed IN the
balance and found wanting 20 this glorious ban
quet Of which il may be said " Oh also are weighed
IN the balance and found ncritorious." Here the
Christian bchold- in the Jew the Odcstty Of Code
revealed religion. The Jew here on free soil be
hulds and finds refuge from all the prosecutions and
cruetes Of other tyrannical countries (Applause.)
America spreads forth her wings 20 receive the child
Of sorrow and bid him welcome 10 her shores. Cen
tlcmen, we snail now direct your attention To the
cause which has called US here this svcning You are
invited here 70 consider the cause Of the poor
who not only needs your applause but your purse.
(Applause and laughter.) You should remember
that those who now receive your charity may one
day hold forth the assistance 10 you. He
illustrated his remarks with narrative Of a ner-
chant who had been rich in Holland; be failed In
business and repaired 70 England; here he taught
school and sent for bis wife and ten children
from Holland, but he found, though his school
would support him, IL insufficient for his fami-
w. The poor wandered one night, and wa
met by one Of those angelo disguise who traverse
the earth for the benefit Of their fellow creturesa
benevolent man; this man took him home gave
him liberal d0na ton and get him his feet again.
Every thing, thcnceiorth, prOspercd with him; and
al the ten children, nine now in good CirCum-
ftances, and have endowed many institutions Oi
learning and charity. But one boy wa mifsing;
not able 10 be a burden TO thOss who could scarcely
hive thcmselyes he left home very early in life;
with few articles Of merchandise he supported
himself by day, and at night b. trimmed his mid
night lamp. Gentlemen, continued the Rev
Preacher. that boy stands before you Gap
plausc) Need then, he continued, urge you .,
loOse tie strings Of your pursos, and contribute {.
alleviate the distrcsscs Of your fellow mon, Civ,
and IL shall he given you; b. liberal % the needy
here and your reward shall b. in heaven
Mr. Issscs sat down amidst renewed applause
During the delivery II the above sketch Of biz owl
HCr he appeared much affected, and at times c0ul,
5arsrceIy speak. lie vas warmly Checred through
out and Sas followed by the R.y. Mr.. Lilienthal
IN German. d.. J.. spoke 10 the same end ~ DR.
i-sats VIZ % move the assembly o. charitable &C
tiors. he was received with much enthusiasm.
The donations VI the liberal were then called ~
and announced ny the secretary, a. the amount
were handed 60 tue trcasurers BY the donors Ih
individual amounts were very considerable, and tn
gross receipts ; 2,O2g ~. Among the most distiu
p1iishcd Of the contributors, notice the Presiden
of the Hebrew Benevolent Society, Major Noah
$50: Mr.. StcttenheImcr, President 81 the Germa
Hebrew Benevolent SyCiuty, SO; Rev. Dr. Rap
nall Of Birmingham England, 81 Haggerty
Draper x Jones, $50; Alderman llaws, $50; Al
dortnan Mullins, : 10; Assistant Alderman Webb
-. Max Maretzek, the UaDresdTio Of the Italia
(tpcra, SIS: Hon. Hugh Maxwell, : 10 Mr.. Hal
steJ Governor Of AlfnshOuse > %, and many 9th
,,s TOO numerous 90 mention, embracing many
the principal mercantile firms and distingushe
In.tnber- Ul the bar IN our city.
On the conclusion Of the contributions, the resu
VAS announced amidst enthusiastic cheering, ar
Major Noah called Ia order fOr the sixth rcgula
toast a. lOllOws
o. The President Of thc United States May h
Administration Of the civil affairs Of the coui