Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-26
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/ dence OF Mr.. MARTIN Ooheh was tue bVeno
of a most agreeable affair last night,
which will not soon be forgotten by those
present Mr.. Cohen lately retired from
the Presidency Of the U. II. b.
B. Society, and the members Of the
organisation determined to present
him with a testimonial Of the esteem
in which they held him as an
officer and man. Their resolution
found shape in magnificent gold-headed
cane, appropriately inscribed. The
pleasant task Of making the presentation
devolved upon Mr.. August Ginsberger,
who, after the invited guests, including
members ofthe city press, had assembled,
arose, cane in hand, and addressed r.
Cohen in terms as follows:
BROTHER COHEN: After the dissolution
Of the late United Hebrew Brethren
Beneficial Society, its members went
into special meeting, Brother Skaller in
the chair, and passed the following
resolutions in appreciation OF your
faithful services:
HALL OF THR U. II. b. 3. S.
At a special meeting held by the mem
bers of the late u. II. B. b. s., after the
dissolution of said society, it was unani-
mously
Resolued, That the thanks of the mem
beers of the late u. III. b. b. s. are emf
nently due to its last President and
Brother, Martin Cohen, Esq, for his
meritorious services, rendered as Presi-
dent for the last two terms, and also as
member of this society, in which he
filed every Office with zeal and energy,
and to the satisfaction Of said society.
Resolued, That in appreciation of
said services rendered, and to ex-
press the gratitude and love of the
members Of the late u. H. B b. s.,
that a gold headed cane be procured and
pr resented to our late Brother President,
with the following inscription; ~. ii.
B. b. S. To its last President, Martin
Cohen, Esq. Memphis, Oct 90 1867"
ResolUed, That we express our sincere
wishes for the welfare of our brother,
Mr.. Cohen, that his useful life may be
long spared to this community, to which
he is a fit ornament
Resolued, That these resolutions be
published in the city papers, and copy,
with the testimonial, be presented to M
Cohen, Esq.
NJ. SKALLER.
/. NJ. CANS, ''''
T. S. HEILIGERs,
MEMPHIS. October 20, 1867.
Brother Cohen, there are many duties
devolved on man, which he is commits
stoned to fulfill toward his fellow-men
and brethren; and one of the most
pleasant of such duties has devolved upon
me, in being selected TO address you,
Brother Cohen, by the committee whose
names have read.
The late U. H. B. B. s., after an exis-
tence of over four years, is no more;
but, thank God, nearly all its members,
and especially its best supporters, are
alive and here assembled. Let us praise
and thank God, the Almighty Ruler of
the Universe, for this and the manifold
blessings bestowed upon us-and espe-
cially in this present time, when cloud
of sickness and the hand of the Almighty
lays heavily, and overshadows our city
we are all able to assemble here and
bestow honor on one to whom really
honor is due.
Brother Cohen, since the existence of
this society you have been one of its
truest members. AT no time have you
neglected your duty to the corner stone
of this society-always ready to nurse a
sick brother, aud make his heart glad
with your presence, by ministering to his
wants. To every Office of honor and
trust to which we have chosen you, you
lent your able talents, as a scholar and
gentleman, and clothed it with zeal and
energy. AT times, when this society was
nearly shattered on manifold rocks,
you safely piloted it through storms
and distractions; and since you
were its presiding officer the society
was able to take its place side by side
with the best in the land. Progress is
the aim of all men, and so we all have
come to the conclusion to form q closer
band of friendship around us, to take
more solemn obligations, to form in a
body which shall unite us as brethren
still closer for all life to come. | an
certain in what say now, | express .
wish Of us all if it be Gods will, thG5
our efforts to form an order called the
Berth Abraham " be crown ID with
success, that you, Brother Cohen, be our
standard bearer, and the man to show
us the light Of true brotherly love,
and to dispense then from your ele
waited seat, words to lead us to unity,
concord and brotherly love, which in
these days is so much wanted by
mankind, very much sought for, seldom
found, but if found, very seldom carried
out in the real sense of its meaning.
United we stand, divided we fall. !"
OH how short is the space allowed to
man TO live, and what satisfaction will it
be to you and each of us to depart this
| life, knowing that We have lived to be
useful to each other, and everybody in
general; and that we have followed the
words of the Holy Scripture, Love thy
neighbor as thou wouldst love thysef."
In presenting you this testimonial
this gold. headed cane-you will not
look to its intrinsic, but moral value.
Brotherly love, affection and regard
cannot be expressed or rewarded
by gifts of jewels or money. Great
warriors, statesmen and men Of ability
in our mother countries are rewarded
and decorated with stars and crosses,
which they wear to show the people and
remind them of their deeds. You,
Brother Cohen, can wear this deeora-
ton and testimonial to show your fellow
men what you have done. Keep this
cane as token of love, and whenever
your eyes behold it, behold us all in a
body-your truest friends. Keep it as
an heirloom of your family, and let this
email gift no cherished by vour sons