Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-10
THEIR SYNAGOGUE DEDICATED.
Impressive Services and Addresses by
Mayor EIIyson and Several Others.


The Sir Moses Montefore congregation
last evening dedicated their synagogue on
Mayo street between Franklin and Ross.
The members Of the congregation and visitors
we're seated on benches In the yard until tho
time appointed for entering the sacred edihce.
At exactly z o'clock Mr.. 5. Stern, with key
especially provided for the occasion and with an
appropriate inscription on IL, unlocked the door.
Before doing so he made a short address.
Several of the oldest members bearing the
scrolls Of the law, led by the minister, Rev. MIR.
Gordon, were the first to enter. They were at
once followed by the congregation. The parch-
ment rolls, on each Of which is inscribed the nYe
books Of Moses In Hebrew, were next carried 10
the Ark of the Covenant at the east end OF the
building and deposited In IT, While this was DO
ing done the rabbi read a prayer In Hebrew
Those who had carried the law then took high
seats at either side OF the ark, over which are
representations Of the two tables OF stone con-
taining The ten commandments. Immediately
in front Of the depository OF the Law IL single
gas fixture in the shape OF a lamp. Ihis 10 never
extinguished, and is symbOlical in It's perpetual
existence of the Holy Word itself.
PRAYERS FOR THR GOVERNMENT.
Returning 70 the stand In the centre Of the
synagogue, facing toward the east, the direction
of the Holy Land, from which the services are
alyays conducted, the rabbi resumed his pray
ers which were respectively for the national,
State, and city governments.
THESE over, the president Of the congregation
In few words introduced Mayor Ellyson. This
Of the ark, from which the sermons are de-
lIyered lie said IL gave him great pleasure TO
be present at the dedication OF the synagogue.
When men were mindful OF their duty TO God
they generally made good citizens. So, besides
rejoicing with them as a feilOW-man he was glad
as the Mayor OF the city TO see them established
In their house Of worship
Mr.. Sol. l.. Bloon.berg was the next speaker.
He congratulated the congregation on obtaining
a synagague that had been used for that pur-
pose ever since the year 1S1S-nearly three
fourths OF a century. il was, he might say, only
n rededication. He compared the sceno pre-
sented with the treatment now being received
nv the Jews Ia ROumania and Russia. Their
name. that Of Sir Moses MOnteflore, was peculi-
nrly appropriate, and II they emuiated the eA-
ample Of that philanthroplst the congregation
would live for all time.
REV. DIR. G. II. COREY.
Dr Corey. of the Richmond Theological Semi
neyy Was next introduced. The Doctor said ne
was always glad 20 Join his voice with those OF
Others who were praisng Cod only snort
time ago he passed through the Holy Lana. lie
mad seen the hills and places where on certain
days of the week the people gathered and walled
for the glory of Jerusalem which was no more.
Ho hnd been in the synagogues Oh % berlh iI,ti hnS
the eincere Catholic In his deyout worship. AS
CHRISTIAN he was glad 70 see God worshipped in
any manner. ...,o,, .o,o
,yorda NJ advice, He reminded them that most OF
,hern had fed from the oppression OF the Pha-
raoh of Russia which Is 10000 times worse than
that of the Pharaohs Of Egypt. Having escaped
tsraldoIn they were at liberty TO worship as they
nieased. They should observe the Sabbath ana
bolldays and close their places OF business.
A. the close of MIR. Strauss remarks the Presl-
- ,honEcd the audience for their attendance
and dismissed them. The members OF the con-
@roeation remained and had the evening SER
SSices. as are said every night during the year.
THE THIRD DEDICATION.
Yesterday was really the third time TINS syna-
,,9 was consecrated 90 the worship OF the Al
eSJtSobtv Tho first occasion was when II was
nrjsinslly used. In 1862, after extensive re-
,,sirs the synagogue was reopened with impress
siye services, conducted in part by tho late new
NJ Michelbacher.