The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-24

vii could hardly be improved He was always the fine
gsutaeman and he tempered the htness Of the chsrae
ter hy dash Of grave courtesy which was In fine con
trast 70 the rafting voubilty Of Archer, character
which found excellent representative in Mr..
Jordan This gentleman deserves particular mento
for the taste he displays in costume-a prime
Suite for the characters which he plays Mr. Burton,
n Scrub, achieved a decided success, and hs rem
derDg of the part abounded with the rich humor for
Fcigard To mind he should be oily, polished
priest with just touch Of the brogue Mr.. Andrews,
q Boniface, excellent The ENTHUSIASTICALLY Miss
Rsymond-deserve high praise. We never saw Miss
Raymond play any part well she did that Of Mrs.
Sanen Mrs. auckland and Mrs. Burton also excel
lent.
The play well received by full house, but we do
not think II win be popular The FIRST second and third
acts heavy and though in the fourth and fifth there
strong situations, yet there too much Of the
antique about their style for the fast and at the
time fastidous taste of this age As representation Of
men, women, and other interesting things hundred
years ago. 1.-THE Beaux Stratagem is interesting ana
he curious win doubtless take this opportunity to see 1t
played, and well played.
The B'nai Jeshurm Educational Institute.
O0NsHCRArION OF THE NEW sEMrNARY-DiNNER AT
THE CHINESE ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
The dedcatory services attending the Inauguration of
this new institution place yesterday at p NJ at
the Greene street Synagogue There was small audi
ence in attendance.
After the usual formula prescribed such occasions
Rev. DR.. RAPHAEL delivered appropriate address.
They had assembled, he said, to celebrate an event
which could not but prove Of high and surprising inter
est to every participator Four thousand years hal
elapsed since the House of Israel first took rank ,ng
the nations Of the EARTH and two thousand years hal
passed since they scattered the face Of the
Aabitabe earth Other nations of antiquity had passed
away-their religion exploded, and throughout the
vast dominons Of the worshppers Of their false gods
not one remained. All of these had disappeared, while
Israel still maintained its law and faith. How it
that Israel escaped the general awY jeremiah the Pro-
phet speaking in the name Of the Lori would furnish
the rcpy-as long the moon and stars endured,
she would continue the In the rst period of her
existence she had been led astray until Ezra attempted
ee
The Hebrew schools Of Babylon Africa SPAIN Poland.
and France had produced great results and here
fbs occasion they had assembled to found institution
that was to become prolific with similar blessings The
structure that they had raised dedicated to the LORD
with praise and thanks The institution was devote: 70
because sraeles they felt it necessary to enlist in
the cause of religion all useful knowledge,
journcd TO the Institute situated in Greene street. few
doors above the synagogue The lot measures 20 ey
the Gothic STYLE Of brick in imitation Of stone On the
hrst floor the directors rooms two class rooms and
two class rooms and withdrawing room. The third
Aoor divided in the same way as the second The class
are provided with o Gr pupils
THE INAUGURATION DINNER.
In the evening the Inauguration of the institute was
celebrated by dinner at the Chinese Assembly Rooms;
At sx O'Clock the invited guests hogan to assemble and
after proceeded to the supper ROOM where plain
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made brief but pertinent address on the occasion de
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toass Of the evening" permit me to express to you how
proud and happy am to you all around mellow
TIE present It is often that absorbed in the
Of business take active part in great work
Of public good, and still less frequently is their
avity 50 soon rewarded my own humble labors,
and those o. ny SSuss ns hs
he want Of school for the children of Hebrew
parents has long been felt; for, however praise
worthy confess the public schools to beand it with
high Of their immense usefulness that acknow
aedge their excellenceyet from the very spirit in which
they founded they could not mpar that religious
training that instruction in the language and faith Of
fathers which feel to be Indispensable to chill
Aren Many efforts to establish such school, equal to
With the degree Of success to be wished for and when
the congregation B'nai Jeshurun resolved to estab
s.h such = school !. was deemed necessary with
considerable annual sum in support of the pro-
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supporting school They felt from the beginning most
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threw open it's gates alike to Hebrews of the eastern
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citation used in their synagogue, while the children OF
Tedescos learned theirs and the special care Of the d.
rectors has BEEN and eVer shall be- devoted with the
assistance of the reverend superintendent right
who has faithfully and disinterestedy cooperated to
Sniv the directors but every wen wisher Of religious
education must be under an everlasting obligation.
to satisfy every wish that reasonably be adapted
TO their school, the directors have been enough
second their views. Less than fifteen months have
elapsed since the school was first opened in
the basement Of the synagOgus But , after the
decided on It's usefulness; and the first result
q that decision we celebrate this day in the inaugura
ton Of commodous structure which the directors
greatest possible efficacy, BY the establishment Of lib
ossary the directors confidently and thankfully calcu
hate on your aid But there are institutions which only
ripen with tme and schools among the number You
wiu this evening" have submitted to you, of the
Arst fruits Of system But school is yet very
not take too much upon myself, well wsher Of religious
education in the conviction that the children, whether
boy: or girls who begin and finish their EDUCATION in
their duties Godearing lsraetes and useful mem
bars Of society even further and that expect
to school and it's system acquire that high char
actor that among its pupils many viii be qualified for
the responsible Office Of ministers of religion, while
many 0thers, as professional, as learhed, as scieH
tic men, win entitle themselves to the respect
and affection of their fellow citizens, and become
ornaments to Israel. Gentlemen, know the orators
that are to address you this evening" that where they
speak ought only to listen; but, however eloquently
their good wishes may be expressed they do not and
exceed the heartfelt sincerity with which, for my
brother directors and myself thank you all for your
presence here this evening" and wish success to our in
ute and prosperity to each and all of you its friends
and supporters.
First regular toast:"O Our Country-Glorious in its
giant strength and most noble in its love OF justice and
freedom" Music" Hail Columbia
Second regular toast" The President Of the United
SatesMay he and his successors ever emulate the
ample of Washington"
Third regular toast-"The City Of New York-The dcs-
tined emporium of the world" Music Mynteer Won
Dunk
Fourth regular toast The event we celebrate. The
harbinger of light and truth-May it fill the land with