The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-09-23

ABOVE BOWL Will nc uCulCatcus Win khe impress
sive ceremonies peculiar to the Hebrew faith
this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services will be
conducted by the Rev. David Eirhorn, ID, Of
Philadelphia, the Rev. Isaac Adler, ID, and
Rev. Dr. Meyer, OF New York, assisted by all the
rabbis Of this city. The crdtorio of "The Crea-
tion, by Haydn, will be sung by a choir Of one
hundred and fifty voices, accompanied by the
new organ and "A full band OF instrumental music
together with several solos.
The society Of " keunescth Israel" having
adopted the reformed style ofworsho the hollow
square and reading desk has been dispensed with,
and pews substituted the males and females
sitting together and not apart, rs heretofore. An
altar and pulpit is used, while the gallery is de
voted 10 am organ and choir, the congregation
accompanying them by singing out Of psalm
hooks; aud, In fact, other forms are adopted, and
the general appearance or the synagogue bears a
very close resemblance TO the churches of the
Christian faith. The elihCc is lighted by sllen-
did chandelier Of dfty-iour lights in the ccure,
and numerous sdclghts and the altar is adorned
by two splendid pedestals, from each of which
extends seven branches, typical Of the "SeYeu
Candlesticks" Of Holy Writ.
The decorations and furnishing Of the Ark
was done by Walrnyen, No. 40 Chestnut street.
The curtains are magnihccnty embroidered with
gold, and the pew cushions, manufactured Of
rich crimson dama,k, are also furnished by the
same gentleman. The floors are covered with
tapestry velvet carpet, and the building through
out is Of the most recherche character
The dCdicatOry exercises this afternoon will be
OF the most impressive character The gates of
the edihce viii close at precisely quarter after
TWO O'Clock, and no persons will be admitted eN-
cept those having tickets of invitation. At pre-
csely three O'Clock the procession, composed Of
the Board OF Managers, Directors officers
oi the Congregation, invited rabbis Of this
city, and the residents of neighboring cOngreg4-
tons will leave the old Temple of the CJugre-
CATION in New Market street, above Noble, and
proceed to the new edihCc In Sixth street On
their arrival here, the choir will sing the llSth
AHI nj Ntta Nj ANuNf HN..I. 81.
cesson is entering the temple, the congregation
viii rise, and the chor will again sing a hymn
OF music, by Scliz Sulger.
The carriers of the Books Of Law" will then
proceed to the Bcnlah, while the remaining par
ticipants of the procession will halt in front of
the same. At the conclusion Of the hymn the
Holy BCceptblc will be opened, and the bcne-
piction, Sche HccbcgaaV, will be delivered. The
Books Of Law will be placed in the R3ceptiblc
after which the participants in the procession aud
the congregation will take their places.
After these ceremonies have been gone through
with, the Rabbi will read the text" The choir
will then sing Psalm lj0th. music by w. Fischer,
the leader OF the choir; after which Hymn 9th,
first and second verses, will be sung. Then fol-
lows the sermon 10y the Rabbi of the COngregi-
tion, which will be followed by the choir singing
Hymn 27th third and fourth verses. While the
prayer in Psalm 23d is quietly being rehearsed,
another song of praise will be rendered by the
choir. During the singing of one verse ofa similar
hymn, the " Holy Reccpdblc" will again be
opened by the Babhs, and appropriate remarks
Will be made.
Next follows the "Lecture of Thora" and the
rchcarsing of the text OF prayer, read by Dr.
Mayer This prayer opens as follows -
When FaIh goo young FOR a su1limer ereeQ
She wakcned melody. whose shell ana reed
But soon from sylvan altlrs she took wing,
And music followed still the augels flight;
Savage no more, she touched golden string,
And sang Of God in Rev clltion's light.
Lend, lcud our chords, ye scraph pair
Inc soul Ut Jesse
That we may IN harmonious prayr
Alter this follows a sermon, delivered by the
same divine. Psalm 10Th first and second verses,
will then be sung, as also Psalm 32d. Prayer
then follows until the conclusion of the exer-
Cises.
In the ceremonies the vocal society "Saenger-
bund, OF this city, will participate.
The services tomorrow will commence at 81
o'clock, A. NJ. Rev. DIR. Adler, OF New York,
and DR.. Deutsch, OF Baltimore, will conduct the
FESTIVAL" services. The Cecilia" vocal society
will on that occasion assist the choir in the
singing.
The temple will no doubt be thronged to excess
this afternoon, long before the hour for com
mencing the services has arrived, aud numbers
in possession of tickets will be Obliged to foregO
the pleasure of Witnessing so impressive cerc-
mOny as the dedication OF this new ediice.
NATIONAL QUARANTINE SANITARY CoNvEN.
TIoE.-Ths body will assemble in this city on the
25th Of next month, and will be largely attended
by representatives from all parts. In accordance
with request Of the Convention, the following
named gentlemen have been appointed in behalf
of City Councils, 20 be in attendance as dele
gates :-Messrs. Uhler, Brightly, and Kamarly, of
Select Council, and Messrs. Gray, Laughlin, and
Bumm, of Common Council.
CAUGHT-George b. Lawrence was arrested
at Front and Noble streets at an early hour this
morning, with a coat in his possession. When
asked by the police what he was doing at such
4 kagv.
unable to tell where he was going to or where he
had come from. Alderman TOland provided him
with free board and lodging.
A BAD BoY.-Tbis morning, lad named Will
liam Malone, aged ID years, was arraigned before
Alderman Toland, upon the charge OF entering
house in the Eleventh Ward, and stealing there
from the sum Of $50. The same boy was arrested
only few weeks since for the larceny of pig.
iron, but on account of his youth he was released.
He now stands committed for trial.
ACCIDENT AT MILL.-This morning, Joseph
COyle, II years of age, was seriously injured
about the head at Arbuclles Mill Manayunk.
1t is supposed that he was caught in the betting.
lie was taken to his home in Jackson street. Ac-
cidents ut the Manayunk mills are of most too
frequent occurrence Of late.
FIRE MATTERs.--The Assistant Engineers Of
the Fire Department have petltioned Councils for
an increase of salary.
The william Penn Hose ana the independence
Steam Fire Engine Companies received extra
appropriations yesterday for services rendered
since their location.
PARADE OF THE REPUBLICAN lNyINCGBLEs.-
A meeting of this organization will be held at
San som Street Hall this evening, for the purpose
of periecting arrangements for making portion
Of the great procession tomorrow evening. All
who wish 70 join should be at the hall early. See
announcement in another column.
PoLITICAL DEBATE.-The first Of a series of
political debates between William d. Kelley, Esq,
the Republican candidate for reelection to Con-
gress and Mr.. George Northrop, Democratic can
d.date for the same position, will take place this
evening, at u o'clock, &C Broad and Spring Gar
den streets.
MAJOR-GENERAL BIRSEY.--Ihis gallant officer
is soon expected TO arrive in this city on a short
visit to his home. In view Of this fact, City
Councils, at their meeting yesterday, adopted
resolution rendering the use Of Independence
Hall to the General for the reception Of his
fIieEds.
STEALING Tnm.-Emma Johnson is the name
Of = rout street hummer who was committed by
Alderman Dougherty this morning TO answer the
charge Of the larceny Of a clock When over
hauled she was making 24O time
MAN FoUND DBowNFD.-Yesterday the body
Of an unknown white man, about forty years
age, was found at Smiths Island. The deceased
had on a blue navy shirt and dark pants. lie
had dark brown hair aud red goatee