The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
HEBREW GRAND LODGE.
TIE INDEPENDENT ORDER B'NAl
BIRTH IN SESSION.
Hon. william Lovenstein Permanent
Cna,rman-Addresses by Hon. j. L'
n Currv and Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson-
Tho OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of Interest.

Cn.,rman-Addresses by Hon. j. u.
NJ Curry and Hon. }. Taylor Ellyson-
The Proccedings-Notes Of Interest.
The Constitution Grand Lodge of the He
brew Independent Order of Bnai BIRTH, or
the sons of the Covenant, began its session
Sunday morning at the Exchange iiote''
There was u good attendance for the hrs'
day. and many lraternaI greetings were III
dulgcd in.
MIR. Victor Abraham, Of Cincinnati, was
elected temporary chairman, AFTER w witch
the Grand Lodge was welcomed IN q ht,ins
manner by Mr.. Julius Stratus, CHAIRMAN W
the Joint general committee OF Benlain'n'
PARADISE and Rimmon Lodges of Richmond.
He was responded to in appropriate Worus
Inv Mr.. Abraham. temporary chairman.
An election of permanent chairman was
ther zone into, and among the names pre-
senied was Hon. William LoNenstein, q,
Richmond. Mr.. Loyenstein was elected ahu
took the seat with pleasing remarks.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The various committees were then ap-
nointed. and after the transaction of rou-
line business, the Grand Lodge adjourned
until yesterday morning.
MORNING SESSION.
At the morning session yesterday, the
convention was called 10 order by the presi-
dent. Hon. William IOycnstein. Dr. -.
Fclseuthal opened the proceedings with
prayer. IT,.
MIR. julius straus at this point intro
duced Mayor j. Taylor Ellyson, who made
an excellent short speech. He welcomed
| the delegates TO the city of Richmond, ana
hoped that our city, during their stay here,
would keep up her reputation Tor hospitaii-
tv and Kindness. lie complimented the
Grand Lodge upon its able representatives,
and his remarks were loudly applauded.
MIR. William \. Cans, OF New YORK,
| thanked the Mayor in the name OF the
Grand Lodge for his courtesy, and express
ed the wish that this session in Richmond
would be productive of much good,
| recess of five minutes was then taken
to give the members an opportunity to be
| introduced TO the Mayor
| EDUCATION AND LIBERTY.
A resolution was presented in reference
| TO education and personal liberty, ana
pending the discussion the President miro
duced Hon. j. l.. NJ. Curry, who made an
eloquent speech lie paid an eloquent
tribute TO The Jewish character: compll.
menied them on their exploits IN every held
of usefulness, and spoke of them as the true
and firm friends of education. I'm his speech
| he made illusions to the past history OF The
| Hebrews, their present usefulness; and his
words of welcome and sympathy were
| loudly applauded.
After the discussion and disposal of rou-
tine work the convention adjourned until j
O'Clock.
| AFTERNOON sPssION.
! At the afternoon session other routine
matters were taken up and discussed, look
| ing TO the more complete organization OF
| the convention. Several committees made
reports. and others stated when they would
| be ready to report. a resolution was offer
ed by Mr.. Adolph l.. Sanger, OF
| New York, authorizing the appointment OF
a commission to cooperate with the Baron
| ID. T.. Iiirsh fund trustees, and other kin
dred societies, in the wOrl, of educating the
Russian and ether Jewish immigrants, and
amelioratng their condition.
The resolution provides for one member
from each district, who shall have sucl
aids as are necessary TO carry on the work
The resolution provoked somewhat
spirited discussion, and several members
made excellent speeches in regard to IT.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
by a rising vote and the Grand Lodge adj
jOurned until to-day at 10 O'Clock.
| OTHER NOTES.
Last night at the Richmond Theatre The
Jefferson Literally and social Circle gave 9
complimentary entertainment to the Crane
Lodge. The programme consisted of tenor
solo by Mr.. Moses May: recitation, Miss
Nav MIchebacher; whistling solo, Mrs
| Adah V. l.. Straus, recitation. Miss Carrie
Srauso, and soprano solo, Mrs. ID; Kahn
weller The performance concluded with 9
two act comedy, " New Year IN New ork
| or. The German Baron" The following tool
parts: Misses May Michelbacher, Bee. ii
Whitlock, FlOITie Greenwald, Hattie Hess
berg, Tlle kraker; Messrs. Morris ii
Asher, Myer Sycle. Lew. |. llutzler. Harry
:. Binswanger, Milton j. >traus, and SlmoI
Block. The roles were very well sustained
and a very pleasing performance was given
A large audience was present.
The secretaries Of the convention are
Messrs. :. Hamburger, Of New York; NJ. j
Cohen. Of Philadelphia, and y. ;. Myers, o
Memphis.
sunday Adolph J.. Sanger, Morris Good
heart, Jacob Sanger, ii. VI. Leipzeger an'
Rev. DR.. Felsen visited the Beth Ahab'
Sunday-schOol and made addresses.
Tonight, at the Exchange Hotel,
sumptuous banquet will be served to tn
Grand Lodge. Invited guests will be pres
cnt, toasts will be drunk, and il Will be on
of the most complete affairs ever given II
this city.
Tomorrow afternoon the delegates vii
be driven over the city in carriages, and a
night will be entertained lat the Mercantile
Club.