New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-16
DEDICATING 4 NEW TEMPLE.

The CONGREGATION Shaar Hashomajim celebrated it'
Gftlch anniversary and dedicated it, now temple IN
Fiftecnth-st, Third-ave.. Yesterday. Inc chfch
which they now occupy and to which they moved
from Rivngton.st where they have been for many
years was formerly German Lutheran cnuich, am
has been altered and renovated throughout inc
building was crowded yesterday long before tho hour
for the services TO begin and many turned away.
The ceremonies wore begun by twelve girls dressed IN
white representing the twelve daughters OF Israel,
marching down the centre aisle, one of them Miss
Frances Kann, carrying the key and presenting 1t To
Coroner Levy. The names Of the other young women
were Bella Edclmuth Gertie samuels, Lena huttner
Edith Mendelson, Grace Jackson, Regina Jackson,
Carrie Greenwood Title Bcrge Estella Samuels, Add!e
kann Lille Edclmuth Hannah Kann ah Hatt'
Manar,a The key lay on a handsome embroidered
cushion on witch was marked: Congregation Shaar
Hashomajm. l-39-l6S The cushion was presented
by Mrs Sarah Manila of No. oil East Thirty fourth-s
When tn, procession had reached the altar Coroner
levy took the key and in the name of the building
committee presented to tine president of the cOngrega
ton, Felst samuels Coroner Levy made short and
appropriate speech when he presented the key Tho
altar was handsomely decorated with wreahs of laurel
palms and potted plants, and the reading desk
there was a handsome embroidered plush and gold
covering which was presented 10 me congregation 10y
hey the Rev. Dr. Joseph Siverman. Of Temple
Emanu- H. Offered the dedication prayer.
Others taking part In the services were the Rev.
Alexander Kouu and the Rev. DIR. H. NJ Jacobs,
OF Temple Bnai Je,hurun The closing prayer was
offered by Dr. SHERMAN. All Of the Iabbs from the
different temples throughout the city were invited to
be present, and many Of them were there. The
officers of the church arc follows: Fest Samucls
president D. WelsburCer, vlcc-pIesidcnt G. r. Weis.
treasurer a. Halberstad secretary trustees Na'lan
Kann Julius Mendcson, :. Manila, Julius Fedhclm,
Gotlieb ManasSe, Jacob We'll; the Rev. David Calm
cantor Profes Il. Collier. organist; \. bDld
bgdng Manassr Yasn Brand
The temple IS Of stone, and Is IN Gothic style IL
WIN seat 200 I Rev nag5 6abn mere no w
conduct the services for the present.
SERVICES AT THE MOUNT SINAI BUILDING.
Tho conservation and dedication Of the Temple Of
the Congregation OF Mount Sinai Nos. 151 and 153
East seventy-sscsnd-st. was the occasion yesterday
afternoon and evening of the gathering together of a
large number of members Of the congregation and
their friends who took part in services conducted with
the impressivcness and Ornateness Of the Hebrew
FORM and who listened 10 Orati0ns and addresses by
prominent Hebrews. The temple IS notable add
ton TO the religious edces OF the city, and its interior
Is finely fitted up The officers of the Congregation
Mount Sinai are Solomon Ascher president 5. Lit
man, vice-preedent; G. White, treasurer; julius
Livingston. Paul Bernstein Salomon Rieser, j. NJ
Peyser W B. Plochnor Lazard Picard, trustees Beno
dict Tlelss secretary, and Jonas Wasserman, proto-
secretary.
rit,rc: paul Bernstein chairman Gustav White
Louis Mlchaelis, Julu, Livingston, Jonas Wasserman,
w. b. Plechurr and Joseph Bcnisch.
John \. NORMAN was the organist and director.
The afternoon service began al O'Clock, and was
conducted by the Rev. Or. J. >chweLer rabbi Of the
concrccafion. with the assistance of the Rev. Max
Iepnv The cantor Of thu congregation, and excel
Ienf choir Miss Helen E,chenbach and J. J. Rcindcl
sang solos. Or. schwciZcr offered the dedication
PRAYER Tho evening service began at shutdown. The
ROY Max LcOny conducted #. The Rev. DR.. L..
slr prcacted the dedication sermon. judge Henry
NJ GoldfoCle delivered address. Marley VI
platzech wa, the lecturer Miss Regina Hast and
rernarl Katz sang solos, Miss Hasts selection being
" lie Shall Feed HIS Flock from Handes Messiah 5
The Rev Or. Schwezcr pronounced tho bencdicton