The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15
Conservation OF - Jewish Synagogue.
THE EDIFICE AND CEREMONIEs-ADDREss By THE
REV mr. RAPHAEL.

Conservation OF a Jewish Synagogue.
THE EDIFICE AND CEREMONiEs-ADDREss By THE
REV. DIR. RAPHAEL.
The synagogue Of the congregation Bna Jeshurun
located Thirty fourth street. between Broadway and
Seventh avenue consecrated to Divine service yes
terday afternoon The congregation formerly worshpped
in Greene street. between Houston and Blocker, but
many months since determined change Of base, and
accordingly purchased four large lots the northern
side Of Thirty fourth street. where Mr. Fernbach the
we'll known architect erected for their accommodation
very handsome edifce, built In the Byzantine Gothic
STYLE and upwards o. seventy five feet in width at the
base of the frontage. The structure comprises main
cnp de kgis and two wings with centre gable and two
smaller gables. large rose window-the largest in the
cy-wth magnificent stained glass panes, occupies the
centre of the facade, while windows with circular
heads pierced in each wing give additional light to the
interior of the building The auditorium, seating
hundred and ty worshippers and well provided
with suitable passageways and means OF exit, is com
posed Of parque,te and gallery, while clear story
false tier, surmounts the upper accommodations.
The seats arranged to encircic the
building and TO afford tho occupants excellent
view OF all the ceremonies while the balcony, destined
the exclusive of the ladies' supported by arches
resting upon richly carved columns surmountcd by
magnificent arabesqe capitals; which are crowned ny
circular heads give light each side TO the gallery and
parqucte while two small wheel wndoware located over
the Ark containing the Scrolls Of the Law. The ceiling
II vanItcd and divided into five compartments, the
ground work being painted deep blue, with bands radi
atng from circular caisson In the centre OF each of the
five divisions. The Ark comprises central piece and
two smaller wings and IL quite plain In design aud exccu
onso chase in fact present rather unfa orable
appearance beside the rich arabesques ana poychro-
matte touches which have boon unsparngly avshed on
the other portions OF the auditorium II Is stated how
ever that Mr. Cohen the artist In charge OF the rcscong
and ornamcnaton, has not entirely completed the work,
and will at early day sec that the slight defect be
obvaed The general aspect Of the interior is pleasing
aonfh the decorations be rather CANDY The arch
and his aids have deserved well Of the confidence
placed in their ability.
Tho ceremonies Of the conservation were not CON-
ment ed until three O'Clock, ut which hour the synagogue
nscly crowded by the congregation and number
of invited guests, among whom were noticeable Mayor
Gunthcr Professor Hermann, OF prestidgitatora ccle
by the Jewish clergy, representatives OF the religious
and secular press, and number Of politicians OF note
and notorcty. After Introductory symphony by the
New York Orphcan Musical Association under the drec
ton OF Professor Groux, and chant by the choir the
Rev DIT Raphael minister, and the Rev. j. 8 Kramer fol
lowed By the building committee brought the Scrolls Of
the Law TO the inner door of the synagogue when the
portals thrown open by the president OF the
gregaton and the bearers entered In procession After
further chanting by the Rev Mr. Kramer and responses
by the choir and the lighting Of the perpetual lamp, the
corsgs usual made the circuit Of the building
times subsequent to which TIN Scrolls of the Law
deposited In the Ark and the congregation which had
risen, resumed their seats Here, the Rev DR. M. j.
Raphael ascending the pulpit, proceeded to deliver
lengthy and eloquent address, the audience listening with
marked attention. At the conclusion Of the reverend
gencman's discourse. some further chanting by the
minister and responses by the choir ensucd, when the
highly interesting proceedings were brought TO close,
and the large assembage dispersed.