The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-10
DARK EYED DAUGHTERS OF ISRAEL
The Methodist Fair Inaugnrated in the
Seventy-First Regiment Armory.
BRILLIANT AND ARTISTIC DISPLAY.
Mayor Ely's Address at the Will
ing Aid Society Fair.


auspices. The old wigwam was ablaze with light
and beauty, and reechoed with the sound Of patriotic
and lively music. The formal opening was made by
Judge McAdam, OF the Marine Court in an able
and witty speech. In spite of the bad weather the
attendance was very large. and in financial point
of view the fair will doubt be successful.
The object of the fair is charitable-to pay off the
debt of the synagogue, Congregation shaarai
Rach MIN Gates OF Mercy, which was founded
in the year 1850 and began its service of worship in
Attorney street Subsequently the original site was
sold and from the proceeds edihce was erected
in Norfolk street i've years ago. The sale realized
$4,000. The purchase cost $4,000 and the sale
of pews realized $4,000. This left deficit of
$4,000 and the object of the present fair is to pay
of this small Indebtedness.
PERSONNEL OF THE FAIR.
The executive committee who have charge of all the
Arrangements consists of the following gentlemen:
n. Sonneberg. chairman; A. Schlesinger. s. We'll, A.
Lion L Kaufman, s. Mayer, s. Loewenstein. N. Meyer,
A. Steckler, A. L. Newburger. S. Sonneberg, G. Arm
STEIN Leo. schlesinger. NJ Ellinger NJ Dinkelspiel.
l. Simon, I. Stein S. Goldsmith, f. W. Hahn, So.
We'll NJ. Mehrbach, J. Fleischhaur Leo. We'll. W. J..
Federlen. L. Bernstein l. oettinger. W. Rothschild,
f. Thurman, Jacob S. sonneberg and B. Schlesinger.
The Board of officers is as follows:-A Schlesinger,
President; N sonneberg. Vice President 4. Lion.
eIrstein, NJ. Meyer and II. Katzenber.
The chairmen of the committees are:-Executive
Committee n. Sonneberg, chairman; Finance $.
We'll; Award. W. Mehrbach: Appraisement 5. Well
Press and Printing Leo. schlesinger; Invitation, J.
Fleischhauer: Order, I. Kaufman; Refreshment, s.
Loewenstein; Police A. Schlesinger: Entertainment
A. steckler; Decoration, T. W. Hahn, and Well. s.
Emneberg.
GENERAL APPEARANCE OF THE FAIR.
Entering the large assembly whore the
Sschems of Tammany are wont to hold their public
political meetings the visitor is confronted by a
bewidering array of tables tastefully decorated,
multitude of beautiful lasses with black eyes, and
. number of young gentlemen with ribbons of
different colors and sizes attached to the
lappels Of their coats These latter mostly MEM
beers OF the Young Mems Hebrew Union who have
been interchangeable their efforts to make the fair
Somewhat strange To say. the brother tenn
pies Of the Shaara Rach MIN not officially rep
Resented all the tables being arranged and supern-
blended by members of that congregation. with one
notable exception. This exception il the table of the
Young Mems Hebrew Union which is very tastefuily
gutten up. and ~ one OF the most attractive
the fair They have contributed two fine
marble tables, some paintings, sets OF sllvcrware'
cake baskets. 500 cigars. half dozen silk umbrellas
two valuable necklaces. three sewing machines as
sortment OF photographs OF prominent PERSONS two
Sets of chess, with tables, and q diamond bracelet
The young ladies who superintend this table are
Misses Bayersdorfer, stecker and ErIanger. who pre-
SIDE and Misses Mccormick. Durlacher, Borroch,
huhlheiser, Levy. Davis, Esch and Adler.
ATTRACTIONS
Next to this table Is presided over by Mr.. and
miniature theatre, with Mr.. Joseph Meyer stage
manager Miss Hostetter's table contains a very
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by Miss Nette Seebacher, daughter Of the Assembly
man; work basket bouquet Of wax flowers. Pals
ley shawl, silk bedquilt. set of silverware and a
pair of gold bracelets. On Mrs Schesngers table
a very hne lace basket, large enough to be used
q cradle for a small baby, large doll, silk
handkerchiefs, adiamond ring. railroad ticket 10 St.
Louis. some silk quilts, oil paintings handsome
easy chair an Egyptian rug, and several sets OF
Shakespeare, Dickens and other standard authors A
large flower table in the centre of the room attracted
universal attention. 1t is presided over by Miss
Jacob assisted by Misses Lille Goodman. Henrietta
Lnbergcr. Annie Kubie, Miss scrauss. Miss Isaacs.
Miss Levy, Miss Stern and Miss Streier The
bouquets are sold tor twenty-five cents each. Per
the brandy in the refreshment only costs
ten glass. The latter is presided by Mr.
Ioeweirstein Near the entrance stands large doll
dressed up 10 represent wounded soldier, and next
TO him is a little girl DOH with box for aims.
The csher tables are presided over by AIRS. Fleis-
Kaufman, Miss Rosenthal and Mrs Andrew Lion,
wife Of the treasurer Of the Synagogue. Two $500
bonds and two 500 bonds neatly framed and will
b. ratified for. They are in charge Of Mr.. Hahn.
The grocery department. Is presided over
by Miss Weisel aud the confectionery table,
which is extensively patronized, IS in charge
OF Hiss StantuZ. The inevitable "kebecca at
the Well is drawing water at this fair,
and rapidly turning it into money. Miss Goldsmith
personatcs kabecca. Mrs. Rubins. wife Of the rabbi
q the congregation, has charge Of the cigar depart
Among the exhibits for sale and for rafting are
bronzes stauary oil paintings, 1ewelry, silver ware,
plate, carnels hair shawl mechanical dolls. bridal
doll, pieces Of silk gold watch, silk dresses, tea
tsts, sealskln sa1ques. gold mounted album, and
number 81 glass ornaments.
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sort Of balcony whence the orchestra under the di
rection OF Mr.. J.. Bauland. played tine music. Yes
terday's programme follows
Grand march, .Cheerup Bash;" vaise, life is Bat
. Dream" Zkor, polka, xophone, Steinhauser;
overture ''Troisieme. Munster poionaise Fcst'
Weingarten; yalHe, "Lullaby,H Emmet; selection.
-ChiInes Of Normandy" Wegand; cayatins '.Travi-
alta solo for CarOnstl, Verdi; scb0ttische, straw
berries and Cream" Delhanty salop, "kugd nnd
I.egel, ZikoM.
Among the prominent persons present we're Judge
David SfaeAdarn Alderman Bennett Counsellor
Z m of he
Ihirty-fourth Street Temple, and Assefnblyman SEQ
bScher.
TIE OPENING cKEEMoxrEs.
Mr. y. Sonneberg, chairman u the Executive Com
Mite called the assenbage W order about half past
eight O'Clock, and introduced Judge MaoAdam. who
made the address Of the evening. 10 spoke fol-
Iowa
air. PRsrDExr, TRUSTEES. L.Drgs AND GENTLE
mES-l feel honored at being selected to formally
open your fair and pleased assist ia 40 auda-
De az Undertaking a. that o. endesvoring reduce
dcDt upon AZ Old Jewish house Of worship, and
accordingly present myself 90 perform the cheerful
duty You are y be congratulated upon your bright
prospects q success ana know that few viii b. able
70 resist the appeals Of the fair daughters Israel
who appear here this evening in their glory and
splendOr. know OF no moro praiseworthy work
than that Of placing caitabe institutions and honses
want.
In charities the Jews are NJ. backward Thor
dees are known and their characters respected IN All
the civilized globe. Ia this cosmopolitan city, with
Its e0vVO Jewish Inhabitants, charities not
wanting To your credit b. II said that
the Mount Sinai Hospital supported wholly
nourecttran its benefits. and
admits aud treats equal footing jew and Gentle
cannot more appropriately close than by wi hing
you every possible success ia your worthy enter.
prise. 4 thank you for your kind attention. aud in
due form declare the fair open.
After This address letter Of regret from Judge
Brady read and the fair went on. grand sine-
ing concert win be given tomorrow night Nv the
h0ltes Post, the New York veteran singing society.
week from to-day grand billiard match betwocn
.iarnicr and Schafcr viii be given for tho benefit
the fair.
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TTE WILLING AID socLETy-FAIR IN THE NEW
sPrSGLER BUuDNG--oPESISg SPEECH LII
MAYOR EI.Y-FINE DISPLAY.
Tho willing Aid Society Is connected with the
Union for Christian Service which holds services
every sabbath IA Chckoring Hall. In order 70 defray
the expense Of these during the winter fair has
been gotten mp and u was formally opened last
fr0 tia nav Huffaft. tft,inc