The morning call., 1894-09-26

moved through the aisle and placed in
front of the altar.
Beautiful floral offerings filled the space
Of the chancel. There was a miniature
forest of ferns, Palms and evergreens 10
various designs and profusion of flowers
of every hue and most delicate perfume.
There were armebairs and wreaths and
many embIems worked in flowers and
choice verdure. To the right of the altar
and pulpit thirty orphans, boys and girls
from the Hebrew Orphan Asylum, had
been assigned places as mourners for their
beloved benefactor, who in life did so
much to smooth their pathways through
the cold world.
The temple was filed with peoDIe-He-
brews and Gentiles and of other creeds--
who had come to listen to the solemn SER
vices. The galleries were crowded to such
an extent that many could not secure seats
Rabbi VOorsaDger began the service by
al earnest and eloquent invocation to the
God OF Israel, the one Omnipotent ruler Of
the universe. The rabbi was followed by
Z. j. Stark, cantor of the choir. who sang
the Nlnety-first Psalm, accompanied by
music especially composed by him for the
occasion. The choir joined IN chorus. The
Hebrew title of the psalm is "Joshevbe
eser." which means "Enthroned in
heaven"
Rabbi Voorsanger then delivered the
funeral address. He began nv quoting the
passage from Holy Writ, know We not
hath fallen IN Israel"
Truly this is proper expression on
Ibis SAD occasion, for prince and great
man hath indeed fallen IN Israel. Martin
Heller was prince in the kingdom of
Jehovah, and lie was also great man in
naSd hct haI in
princely spirit and no bic heart.
The Congregation EmaDu-El always
stand together, in sorrow as in ioy, IN
adversely as 10 prosperity. But never be-
lore has 1t been more united than 1t is to-
day in common grief 1t has pleased
God to take from our midst this prince.
Vacant now is the presidential chair he
has so ably occupied for many years. 1t
may not seem exactly proper to speak
eulOgles OF the dead so soon as this. Per-
haps II were better to wait for thirty DAYS
until our grief has been tempered by time
and our thoughts have been soothed by
reflection. Yet we cannot refrain from
speaking few words of truth on this oc-
casioD.
This man, who now lies dead before
us, has supported and built up this con-
gregatlon by the greatness and force of his
character ana his loyalty to the faith and
to those who relied upon him. 1t will be
select such men-men who are great and
good and pure outside the walls of the
synagogue as well as inside. The Office of
president Is one of heavy responsibility
and great power for good, and such it was
In ancient times when the president of
The synagogue was looked upon as prince
IN TACT. His bowers and duties extended
Tar beyond the mere Office of presiding
over the assembly. 1t was his office-aye
his duty-to give bread To the pOor. wine
to the thirsty, to succOr the sick and sor-
rowing and to lonk after the stranger
within our gates. In SPORT. to exercise all
that loving kindness which is characteristic
Of the Jewish religion.
Il never knew man in whom all these
noble traits were more thoroughly clus-
tered than in Martin Heller. Here in the
house Of God we salute his dust and say,
We'll done, good and faithful servant
Few of us can fully realize what we have
lost to-day. When we say a prince and a
great man hath fallen 10 Israel we bnt
quote from the text which fully and APPLY
applies to the honored and lamen ted dead
low IN this temple.
If you Should ask the question, How
has Martin Heller filled the Office of presi-
dent OF this congregatonp' the only
a. swer needed is that his work speaks for
itself he gave his whole hear. and soul
to l.. He gave of bis substance most liber-
ally. The office was 10 him one exceeding
any other that could be conferred upon
him. Whenever he came into the temple
he felt the responsibility. He realized
that he represented The honor of 200O peo-
pla who are members CT the congregation.
"For fourteen years he thus served. The
results show for themselves. 1t was a
struggle at first. But Emanu-El no longer
suffers. Martin Heller has 30 strongly