Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
SIR MOSES NTONTEFIORE
The Hundredth Anniversary of His Birth-BrilIiant Ceremonies In Hon. or of the Day-A Fine Tribute By Henry Ward Beecher.

The HundredtIl Anniversary of His
 Birth-Brtlliant Ceremonies In Hon. or of the Day-A Fine Tribute By
 Henry Ward Beecher.
 NEW YORK, Oct 26.-A service of prayer and thanksgiving uniform with that used in all the Jewish synagogues of the British em- pire was held in all the synagogues of the United States to-day to celebrate the comple- tion by Sir Moses Montefore, Bart, of the hundredth year of his age. A programme in Hebrew and English was distributed all over the city by the Congregation Sheareth Israel. It consisted of psalm, sermon and prayer The prayer set forth: 'fThis the day we loved to see, for on it one hundred years are fulfilled of the life of Moses, the son of Joseph Elias Montefore, and his eye has not been dimmed.'' It also asked Q blessing 'Eover the land in whose shadow the man Moses iveth and over his sovereign Queen Victoria, who has at all times extend ed her kindness to him and supported him by the right hand of her righteousness in all the good works he has accomplished: and over our own country, the hope of those that yearn for the release and refuge of the per secuted who are faint in spirit
 
 ing eu1ogy on the life of Sir Moses to the congregation of the Nineteenth street syna- gogue in the afternoon. The Temple Eman uel was filled to the utmost capacity. A number of notable divines of all denomina- tions were present. The service, which was one of prayer and thanksgiving as used in all the synagogues of the British empire, began with the singing of Psalm by the choir, af- ter which Rev. Henry Ward Beecher spoke as follows: FThere is nothing like an old man, who having lived through years and years of life does not forget the duties which he owes humanity and is ready and willing to perform them What an advantage it is to the community at large to gaze upon such man, a great philanthropist, who on this day has caused to be gathered all around the world groups of those who sympathize and rejoice with him. Is he not one of the greatest of living warriors fighting against humanity? Do we not admire the brave soldier and follow in the footsteps of the artist, of men of genius? How much more then should we admire men who are great in heart and what it is if philanthropist having the necessary means stands upon the highest plane of mo rality and extends bounty to all in the land. We are called upon
 
 of such @ life, but it may be lesson for our guidance and I pray that all may profit by it. There be many men that are made rich, that they may be made meaner. They pamper to themselves and separate themselves from their fellows. But here is a man whose riches have been bene- fit to the poor in every land His great and generous heart has enriched them all See how he has used his wealth by assisting his fellowmen. This is greatness. He has used the resources of his riches for the benefit of all and in so doing behold how this great man rose above the separation of the sects of society He knew no difference. All in need were alike to him. How long ago is it that the term flew" was byword and reproach over the whole worlds But now how changed and to what is that change owing2 To the benef- cence and goodness of ,, men who like Sir Moses Montefore regardless of creed assist the poor, the needy and helpless We know what all the world says of such a man. He belongs to hu- manity and to mankind, not shut LID in the narrow bounds of any creed or any belief. In such a case recognize the break ing down of the barriers of the middle ages. My friends, I am glad that am here among you to-day to express my reverence and heartfelt thankfulness for having raised up and let live him whose memory we are as sembled here to celebrate. Loud and long applduSe IOuOWeu NIT. 6eecnerS concluding words. Rev. Dr. G. Gottlied then closed the meeting with prayer.
 Prof. Felix Adler in speaking at Cbieker- ing Hall said: Tn every quarter of the globe the name of Montefore is mentioned to-day by millions of tongues with gratitude. His has been an unusually sunny and fortunate life" The professor concluded by saying: .'There are two notable things which Monte fore has done. He secured the political equality of the Jews in England and he brought them step nearer the goal of social equality"
 The Monte6ore home for chronic invalids at the corner of Eighty fourth street and Av- enue A was crowded this morning by a large assemblage to listen to it's dedication cere- monies. In the synagogue of the building addresses were made by Rev. Dr. Kohler and H. s. Allen, the president of the society, the latter giving a detailed history of the charity since it's inception last May. Several other gentlemen spoke, after which the audience assembled in the parlor where & handsome marble tablet was unveiled by MT. Rosenfeldt. Rev. MT. Latin said Hebrew prayer used in dedication ceremonies. The tablet was inscribed: ''The Israelites of the city of New York dedicate this home for chronic invalids to Sir Moses Montefiore, Bart, upon the centennial celebration of his birthday, October 26th, 1884"
 Jews And Gentiles Do Him Honor. PROVIDENCE, R. l., Oct. 26-Jews and Gentiles assembled at the Jewish synagogue this afternoon in commemoration of the cen tennial birthday of Sir Moses Montefore, the