Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-26

ocloch yesterday AIternoon. LII is very
handsome structure indeed, both inside and
out and lights up beautifully. Yesterday af
ternoon it was filled on the occasion of its
dedication by pleased and highly delighted
audience, made up to considerable extent by
Americans, who were attracted by curiosity to
witness Jewish dedication. The ceremony was
| very simple indeed. Aprocession was formed
| and marched into the edifice to the platform
| where it was met by Miss Lille Blechner. who
presented to the president of the CONGREGATION
the key of the temple in the following neat
little speech.
PRESENTING THE KEY.
Mr., PRESIDENT: most pleasing duty devolyes
upon me- that of presenting to You the kew of ON
new temple with ths kind request that il NAV he
the means of opening it's doors for divine ryorsbin
Sabbath after Sabbath and holiday after holiday to
render praise and thanks to the Great L Am We
have long anticipated this day, and in the languaps
of the Psamst exclain, " This day the Lord hss
made, come let us rejoice and be glad on it" An
honor to the congregation which has undertaken the
erection of this beautiful temple An aII-visa
Providence has Rignaly blessed this great enteT
prise. We hope that with the dedication of our new
temple will dawn for this CONGREGATION
May it be of progress, of enlightenment and the
harbinger of good will to one and all. Nav the con-
gregation ever gratefully remember the many tokens
OF klndness which we have received from our
friends and neighbors, irrespective OF party or re-
igion. Representing here the rising generation of
Israel, express its feelings in saying that we will
endeavor to bear the banner of our sacred religion
as proudly IS our sres have done, and we will never
surrender it. come veal or woe. To raise Judaism
to the Hottest pinnacle of glory shall be our HIGHEST
aim. And now, Mr. President, receive from me this
key to open the portals of our new temple.
The president made a suitable response.
which was followed by prayer and singing.
At the conclusion OF which Rev. D. Wechsler
delivered the following address:
REV. DIR. wE0HsLER's ADDRESS
MY DEAR FRKNDs-n the success of any worldly
undertaking. the accomplishment of any enterprise.
ought to inspire with feelings OF gratitude to the
Oliver of every perfect gift, then you the members
Of Mount Zion congregation, have ample cause to
render praise and thanks to God that you are enabled
this day to dedicate this beautiful temple to the
sacred cause of holy religion and the promulga-
ton of truth. When, short time ago. the idea was
hrst advanced to replace our small house of wor-
ship by more suitable edifce, it was believed by
many that we would not succeed in this laudabie
enterprise. We have, however, experienced
and can fully testify This day that with God ali
things can be accomplished. What we could have
hardly hoped and wished for at the comm sncement
has been realized. Our people being few in number
in this city, our good citizens and kind neighbors
contributed literally for the erection of this temple
Thus greatly encouraged, laudable enterprise of
building new temple was successfully accom-
pIshed. If we compare this beautiful edifce with
former insignificant hiding, we realize fully that
there has been verified what the pous King David de-
sired 80 ferventy-narnely the ark OF the covenant
should have an appropriate place, and the peos le
congregating to worship God lofty sanctuary
Every member of this congregation ought to feel
proud this day of the success so far achieved Let
us confidently predict that with the dedication of
this our new temple new era will approach for the
congregation. Let us hope and trust that one and
all may ev1nce renewed zeal and attachment to our
sacred cause o, may there be verified the words of
the prophet, Haggai, chapter 2, verse 9:
Greater shall be the glory of the latter houss
than that of the former, saith the Lord, and unto
this place I will give peace, saith the Lord of
hosts -
Thus spoke the prophet in comparing the latter
temple with the former He predicted greater
glory for the latter because God would give them
peace. Gould wish for anything more ardently
than for the same similar blessing? Should we
not ali look and hope for peace? We dedicate this
temple under most favorable auspices. The time
in which We live and the circumstances surrounding
us is OF the most encouraging char
acter, for with the prophet we can ex-
claim, "The night is expelled, the morning is dawn
ing" Let US first take into consideration the many
difficulties in our way, many obstacles to be en-
countered have been successfully removed. It was
easy task to re-estabsh this congregation about
twelve years ago, and to maintain it successfully
during these years. for it must be stated that
before that period the congregation was organized
but little could be accomplished in the real interest
of holy re sion, The being that many who
were members had removed from this city. and the
others left unable to keep up the Organization
successfully. When 1t was reorganzed the men,
bers, TO their credit be it said to-day felt the
siy of possessing house of worship and when the
line edihce was dedicated to the service of God was
joyful day for the congregation 1t is true was
small place, and Insignificant in appearance, but it
served lts purpose well to congregate there Sabbath
after Sabbath holiday after holiday, to worship the
Great Am. Whenever the portals of the temple
were opened the divine message was heard, "Peace
to those who are far oil and to those who nigh,
saith the Lord There was, however, not at that
time that unanmity OF sentien. and the proper un-
Outstanding Whist genuine Judaism requires; hence.
peace with its great blessing not fully enjoyed,
Your mode of worship required certain reform which
to introduce caused some controversy and agi-
tauon. There were some members who could not
understand that the form changes but the prin-
ciples are eternal. But as long as there was not
an unanimity of sentiment, there could not have
prevailed among you what the prophet predicts of
has chsHged for the better! Reform and advance
ment within the pale of Judaism is our watc1word
within and without the temple. OR cou-
gregatton Is willing and ready to
mt oduce everything which will make divine
worship attractive and elevating. In this our new
consectated temple the light of religion shall
shine forth in all its brilliantness ever mindful of
the words of the prophet blouse of Israel come let
US walk in the light Of the Lord We will ever re-
member that We are entrusted with the gh mission
to advance truth and righteousness, VI assume to-
gay most lofty attitude and with fervent zeal will
cling to 1t, that there might be verified the words of
| the prophet:
Greater shall be the glory of thu latter house
than Of the former, saith the Lord Of Hosts, for
in this place viii give you peace saith the Lord of
The age in which we i've and especially the cir
cumstsnces surrounding US, let predict hopefully
with the words 1.-THE glory of the latter house sha
be greater than that of the former for He the Lord
ae first Of all better recognized than eTer
before. This is pre-emnently the sgs of
self-investgation AID of sound reasoning.
We theref gre proudly step before the
world, claiming nothing more or less, but to be
judged by our deeds aud the work we accom-
plshing i'll the great cause Of humanity. The great
principles Of Judaiem admonish us to shrink from
no obligation to advance the welfare of society.
Ihere must be no seh illness; no excusiveness per-
cepuoe III the work we are called upon to perform in
our daily walk of life We must show to the world
That we are the earnest advC ties of justice and
equality, and the unfinching sup:
porters of harmony and union between
man and man. Judaism proscrbes no man for his
belief, but ON the contrary grants freedom to all,
ever mindful of the words of the prophet, "We are
all the children Of but one God !" We state freely
aud with more than ordinary pride this OCCASION
that the Influence which Judaism has exercised
through its large and eventfu history has been
productive OF the highest good. Its laws form the
superstructure of every civilized society, and its
lofty teachings are calculated to advance man to
higher plane. Judaism halls with de-
light toe shining light Of the
morning. Every discovery which is made,
is victory ia behalf. We differ. it ia true with
other sects, and will not surrender the first cardinal
truth in our re gion-the belief in but God-but
We can well afford to forget our differences when
there is common line of duty assigned to all. The
mora We approach each other in friendship and
kindness the better We perform the will Of our
heavenly Father, for what separates man and man
is no religion on account of his belief, no matter
where 1t Is interpreted. 1t must be our duty to
unite AID to foster fraternal feelings between the
different sects and nationslities. Let
every follower of Judaism remember
the beautiful sentiment of the proph-
ct, "Let all the nations walk in
tha name of their God, but will wax 10 the name
Of our God, the enternal one forever" We have
every reason to be grateful to ID that we i've
Ia this land of liberty, where every can worship
GOD in accordance with the dictates of his COL
science but cally that We are residents of
city where it has been practically demonstrated
that one common interest unites Our good ci-
and kind friends have mott literally assisted in
the erection of this temple. If had not received
erect this beautiful edifice. We admire
the handsome appearance OF our new house of
ments 1t is grand success, refscting great credit
upon the skilful architect who has SO well drawn lis
design and the mechanics who have faithfully exc
cuted its work, but with more genuine JOY aud glad