Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-25
MOUNT ZION TEMPLE.
To ba Dedicated In Form This Afternoon
"A Brief History Of It's Commence

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"A Brief History OF It's Commence
ment, Progress and Completion.
1t is not necessary to inform the readers of
the GLOBE that the beautiful edifce to be
known as Monnt Zion Temple will be dedicated
this afternoon, the ceremonies to dominance
at p. M, but brief history Of its inception
and Its progress to completion may not be
without interest: . 75 -
On the 18th of September, 1879. Mr.. L.
Isaacs, former member of Mount Zion con-
gregation, and now of Montreal, introduced
series of resolutions before a congregational
meeting, and in which be set forth the neces.
sity Of building another house Of worship
suitable to the wants Of the congregation and
becoming our dourishing city. he proposed
that sinking fund should be created, and
money should be raised In various ways, and
whenever the sum of 5000 should be raised
the enterprise should be commenced. These
resolutions were adopted unanimously and
the following committee appointed to solicit
subscriptions: Messrs. L. Isaacs, B. Good
kind. A. sterRberg, s. Bergman, j. Austrian
and Rsv. II. Wechsler. Soon afterwards fair
was gotten up for the purpose Of raising
funds for the proposed new temple Of wof-
Ship. Mr.. L. 1saacs was chairman, and it
committee to raise subscriptions was very
successful, as the citizens Of st. Paul showed
themselves very liberal to assist in this
laudable enterprise. 1t was therefore
resolved by the CONGREGATION to erect
the new temple and N. Rat
cliff furnished the plan for the proposed new
building, which was accepted by the cougrega-
awarded to Mr.. John Seeger, and ON the 10th
of October, 1881, the corner stone of the new
building was laid with appropriate ceremonies.
The work on the temple has been executed 10
the greatest satisfaction Of all the members.
The pews and the spire were made by johnson
Bros; who have executed beautiful work, the
gas fixtures were furnished BY Messrs Hubbard
q Bradley, of Meridian, Conn.,, the carpet and
cushions by Mr.. Auerbaeh & Co., the mating
by Mr.. Matheis. The glass has been furnished by
Mr.. Mitch, OF Chicago. The building Is in all
its arrangements decided success, and re-
fleets great credit upon the architect who has
drawn the plan and the mechanics, who have
faithfully executed it. The building com.
mittee OF the temple consisted Of Mr.. 81.
Haas, L. Goodkind, NJ. Litchtenauer, Rose A.
Sternberg, B. H. Blechner and Rev. L. j.
Werhser. Much credit is due to them for the
interest they have manifested, but especially
credit is due to the efficient chairman, 81.
Haas, who has neglected his own business
and with untiring zeal and devotion has
worked for the successful completion OF the
temple, which the congregation ought never
forget. Rev. DR.. 'Werhsler has devoted his
time to every interest of the new temple. The
building with all its furniture Will cost ABOUT
SD 900, and all will have been paid for with
the exception about $4,000,
by the holding of fair early next fall, and 1t
is earnestly hoped that ii may be successful,
and the congregation become entirely free OF
debt.
DEDICATION PROGRAMME.
The following is the programme of exer-
cises on the occasion, commencing at 4 p. m:
! A procession is formed, and while entering
the temple the choir sings {" Praise the
Lord.n 7r .t
Presenting the key of the temple by Miss
Lille Blechner, with appropriate remarks to
the president Of the congre cation, who re.
ceives it with proper remarks.
Introductory prayer by the Rev. b. Flo
VIII. ,.t
Reading of Psalm 100 in Hebrew and in the
vernacular, While the choir sings " Worship
the Lord in the Beauty Of Holiness" the first
circuit Is made In the sanctuary.
On returning to the platform. and the choir
having closed the psalm, the minister reads
Kings LIST, chapter s, 81 to 81. Then he chants
Sherma Israel, &C Hear o Israeli
The Lord our God is one
"Echod Elohan." 1.-THE Lord is one, the
Lord is great and the second response made
the choir sings "Lecho Adonaihakdula.
Thine. o Lord, is the greatness and power.''
On returning to the platform the minister
reads the first three verses Of Genesis In the
original and translation and when he has fin
ished it all the lights in the temple are lit. The
third response is made and the choir sings
"Bow down, o Lord''.
Address by Rev. DR.. Wechsler.
Hymn by the choir, 81 waited for the Lord"
Dedication sermon by the Rev. DR.. l. Wise.
Invocation.
Choir: s'God of love-
Remarks by Rev. w. X. Marshall.
Remarks by Rev. j. Marvin, and the usual
Friday evening service follows.
The admission will be by card as the room
is not large enough to accommodate all.