Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-13
THE HEBREW CONVENTION.
Visit OF the Delegates to Mount Yer.

The delegates OF the Union of Amer
lean Hebrew Congregations, after the ad-
journment Of the convention yesterday
afternoon. made trip to Mount Vernon,
boat arrived at Mount Vernon q little after
O'Clock p. m, and the party, In line, pre-
ceded by the eand, marched up the Mill to
performed dirge. After viewing the points
of interest about the grounds and mans ion.
the delegates were assembled on the portion,
M WI ere very appropriate address was m sde
by Rev. M. Lilienthal, who offered prayer,
AFTER few remarks. When DR.. Lilienth al
had concluded he made the announcement
that MI. Lazarus Sflvermsn. Of Chicago, had
made gift TO the union OF three acres al
land In Chicago, for the proposed ladies' SEM
mary. After the ceremonies at the house,
the party proceeded again TO the tomb and
performed the ceremony of planting q young
tree near the tomb. DIR. Wise made a e. "
eloquent remarks on the occasion, and " as
followed by Mr.. Simon Wolf and Mr.. Mort "
10th. The boat was then again boarded, and
the party came home.
The Convention To dav.
The convention of Israelites reassem bl ed
Rev. DR.. Mayer, OF Pittsburg, opened the
proceedings with prayer.
The secretary Rad numerous kilograms
from absent delegates, requesting TO be ek-
the object OF the convention.
The committee on the 7Lh section of the
presidents report directing the attention OF
parents to the Importance of their sons
learning mercantile t1adeSor engaging in
agricultural pursuits, reported that they
were OF the opinion that 1t would add to the
prosperity OF the rising generation If they
would engage in mechanical or agricultural
pursuits, because mercantile carser Is loo
hazardous. The report was adopted.
sth section of the same report, referring to
the collection OF donations to the amount OF
$500 600 TO erect college building and to
provide 1t with library and have an ample
sinking fund, reported in favor of the execu-
tive boards having full power to employ
adopted.
The committee to whom was referred the
resolution of DR.. Gerstmann in reference to
changing the time and place of the meetings
OF the council, made an adverse report, as
the resolution was In conflict with the CON-
stttution. Report adopted.
The committee considering the resolution
OF DR.. Lilienthal, which favored the Offering
ern cities in their endeavors to establish a
Hebrew college in New York, reported that
the project was inexpedient at present.
Quite spirited debate followed upon this
important subject. The amendment made
by Mr.. Frank-that Mr.. Ltlienthaps resclu-
ton be adopted by striking ont the word
"not," upon being put to q vote, was lost,
ana tne report OF the committee was unanI-
The committee of reception reported that
arrangements had been made for q mldsu ~
park, to commence at o'clock.
A circular was offered asking all congra-
cations to materially assist the union Ia
their endeavors to secure education for the
young. 1t was referred to the executive
board.
The special committee appointed to con-
slider sections 3, 4, and of the presidents
report, urges upon parents to send their
children to sabbath schools; that only CON-
petent English teachers be appointed in
such schools; that strict observance of the
rising generation the necessity of observing
that day, and by making the proceedings of
that day as useful and interesting as posi-
BILE; that the account Of proceedings OF the
cations with an earnest appeal for their as
sistaree. The report was adopted.
A resolution TO consider the feasibility Of
est an agrieultural college amoag
referred to the committee on general busl-
ness. A resolution Of thanks to Mr.. Simon
Wolf for his manner OF conducting the eo1-
vention was unanimously adopted. A vote
OF thanks was rendered to the Israelites OF
the District for their hospitality; to the press;
to the proprietor OF Willard's Hotel, and to
ne me omcers OF tne convention. resoluu N
anime into the feasibility OF establishing d
Hebrew Union College, without making an,
contracts for the same, and to report at toe
spirited debate was held on the proposition
OF changing the date Of holding the coovsn-
ton, which has been the second Tuesday in
July. 1t resulted In no change.
The following gentlemen were appointed
members of the executive board for the en-
ecutive board for the ensuing yeor: NJ. 10th,
j. Fruberg, Solomon Leir, Emanuel West
L. NJ. DemIitz, 8. Mann, A. Kahn, A.
Kraum. Members of the board OF governors:
j. Ezekiel. A. ]. Friedlapder, O. Cohen.
The resolution In reference to the estab-
lishment of Q Hebrew college In New York
WAS referred TO the conference committee.
The proceedings at Mount Vernon were
voted TO be incorporated In the minutes OF
this convention. A resolution was offered
requesting members Of the council TO ask
their respective congregations to contribute
TO the uncompleted Washington monument.
After q few Manor business matters the
convention adjourned shortly after 1 O'clock,
TO meet In Philadelphia on the second Tues
day Of July, 1871.