The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-18
lFor the Dispatch.l
The Death OF the Rev. Jacques j.

Ay Ohos
"The Rev. Jacques j. Lyons, minister OF
the Niueteenth-Street synagogue, died yes
terday, at the age Of sixty-fve, in his home,
at west Nineteenth street. He came to
New York from Jamaica in 1889, and took
the position that he held until his death"
The above extract, from the New York
Sun OF the 14th instant, announces the death
OF venerable and most respected minister,
who began his career in the city OF Rich
mond, and the memory Of whose virtues
and zeal is still cherished with atfectionate
| interest by the older members OF our He
brew community.
Rev, JACQUES Judah Lyons came to this
country, not from Jamaica, but from Surf
nam, or Dutch Guidna, which place he left
with his parents after conhagration which
DESTROYED their home and the most OF their
possessions. They landed in Philadelphia in
1886, and within few months thereafter
came to Richmond, then the home OF one OF
the largest, wealthiest, and most intelligent
Hebrew populations in America. Educated
for the ministry, Mr.. Lyons at once found
field for his talents. The congregation
Kaal Kadosh Beth Shalome, then and now
worshipping on Mayo street, had long been
without minister, and the usual result had
followed in the indifference and lukewarnl-
ness OF the people. The new minister,
thoroughly imbued with love of his faith,
and armed with the divine enthusiasm OF
youth, at once addressed himself to the task
of waking the memories of the ancient creed
in the breasts OF the faithful and summon
ing her people again to their neglected
altars. In brief period he had gathered
the scattered flock, confirmed the strong,
encouraged the weak, recalled the wander.
ers. aroused the indifferent, and compacted
a congregation which has never probably
been eu,lalled in influence and repute among
the Israelites Of this city. For over three
wears he labored here with unfagging zea
and continued success, winning the devoted
affection Of his own people and the sincere
respect Of all.
In 1889 he was called to New York, and
took charge OF the oldest Hebrew congrega
ton In America founded in 172S), and then
worshipping on Crosby street. In 1856 il
erected a synagogue on Nineteenth street,
where it has since continued. For eight
and thirty years Mr.. Lyons continued If
charge Of this congregation, commanding,
by his learning, his blameless life, his active
virtues, and his intense devotion to his
faith, the same esteem and respect which ht
had won in Richmond. And in this charge,
full OF years and OF honors, be breathed biz
last.
Mr.. Lyons was conspicuous among his
eo-religionists for the stern resolution with
which he resisted every approach OF thai
hand of "reiorln' which, within the las
quarter OF century, has made so many In
roads upon the ceremonies and substance o.
.Jew;sh worship. Heeyer " stood upon The
ancient ways,'' waging open and strenuous
war against every innovation, and following
with Inauestioning loyalty every liturgica
ceremonial us 1t came 10 him from the Ia
thers. Almost alone OF the congregations OF
his adopted home, his ever maintained IN
violate all the olden forms OF worship, ane