Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-08
THIRTY YEARS SERVICE.


Louis Elkus Honored Dy the Jewish Con-
gregation of this City.
The members OF the congregation B'Nai
Israel last evening rendered Louis Eikus
banquet at Turner Hall in honor of his
election, for the thirtieth successive year, as
their President. The affair was one of the
most elegant of its character that has &C.
Cured in this city in many years. The
hall was tastefully decorated for the occa-
sion, the national coiors predominating.
Over the stage were the words, in gilt let
tiers on background of blue:
"1S60-Welcomet to Our President 1890
Beneath this was handsomely engrossed
and framed copy Of resolutions adopted by
the congregation, expressive of the regard
in which Mr.. Eikus wss held By
its members, and reciting his faithful
services. The stage was transformed
into bower of beauty by profuse col
lection of potted plants. The guests pres
ent NUMBERED about one hundred and
thirty. The tables were prepared in an at
tractive manner by the caterer. J. Haub.
The guests were abou one-third ladies. n.
Weinstock presided, and everything passed
OF smoothly and pleasantly
The Committee of Arrangements was
composed of Rev. ]. L. Levy, Abe Wilson,
David Lubin, II. Weinstock, a. Bonnheim,
]. Bories and S. Wasserman.
The Committee on Reception were j. S.
Gattman, S. Gerson, NJ I. Gratz, L. Joseph,
j. w. Levy, E. Solomon, Z Steinman, B.
Wilson and c. Zeimer
The menu-c card was neatly gotten up,
and bore an excellent miniature photo
graphic portrait of Mr.. Elkus. Following
was the menu:
HoRs D'oEUvRE.
Huitres d'est svr recalle. (Reisling)
sALADEs.
Olives. Connexions
PoTAGE
Bouillon aux oeufs.
POISSON.
TIuite Siumonee la Royale.
ENTREE.
Poulet Fricasse Ia Marechale.
yIANDEs FRoIDEs
Langue de Boeuf la Imperiale
Poulet la Marguery. (BoIdeaux)
RoTI.
Dindon a la Gouveneur,
LEGuEEs.
Pommes de Terre la Lyonnaise.
Petits Pois. Feyes Vertes
DESSERT.
Glaze la Vanille.
Gateau au Mandel ct tn Chocolat
Macarons. Fruit. Bon Bons. Noisettes.,
Cafe noir. Cafe al lait.
(Champagne.)
The toasts were interspersed with vocal
music. The regular ones were as follows:
Presentation-By Rev. ]. L. Levy; re-
Spouse by Mr.. L Elkus.
1.-The Elkus Family"-Emil Steinman;
response by Albert Elkus.
Our Guests"-Response by Rev. C. P.
Massey.
"Our City"-Response by Mayor Com
stock
"Our state"-Response by Rev. NJ. S.
Levy of Oakland
Our Country" = Response by David
L,ibin.
1.-THE Judiciary Response by Judge
Armstrong.
The Clergy"-Response by Rev. A. c.
Herrick.
THE Press'-Response by ]. A. Wood
son.
"Our Public Schools = Response by
Albert Hart.
"The Ladies"-Response by W. R. Gu
ness (by letter..
Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. Bonn
helm and Professor Kinross, and several
pleasing selections were given by quartet
composed of Miss Mabel Casedy, soprano,
Miss Daisy Siddons, contrslto, r. T. Cohn,
tenor, and w. II. Kinross. bass. Mrs. Kin
ross was accompanist.
The speeches were, as rule, very supe-
rior; that of Rev. NJ. s. Levy of Oakland
was specially able effort. In referring to
the State, he paid the Hottest and most elo-
quent tribute to Governor Stanford for his
bountiful educational endowment.
There were several guests present from
Oakland and from San Francisco.
Mr.. Weinstock's speech in opening the
toasts was very happy effort, and referred
to Nh. Elkus having served q lifetime
faithful to every trust as the head of the
Congregation, and as one who had filled
| the office for more than the average life OF
msn. Cheers aad standing honors were
given in response, and the audience broke
into cheers and song as MI. Elkus was
toasted.
| The presentation speech, by Rev j. Levy
| was fine effort and drew out the sinceresi
expressions of esteem. When be delivered
the engrossed and framed resolutions the
applause wss long and sincere.
I The response of Mr.. Elkus was full Of
| feeling. 1t wss modest, sincere and grace
| full and lighted up by humor. He ex.
pressed his gratitude for this manifestation
of approval OF his work, but insisted that
as much credit WAS due to the other officers
| of the Congregation in the last thirty years
for the success achieved. As he concluded
| his voice trembled with emotion.