Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-15
A GRAND SUCCESS
Attendance Upon the Opening-Mayor
 Evans Address.


 last evening just preceding the hour of opening the bazaar of the ladies of Tenn pie Emanuel, the capacity of No. 315 North Nineteenth was tested to its full est extent by the attendance of friends of our mayor, Hon. Frank V. Evans, and the Jewish ladies' upon the occasion of his formally opening the bazaar. Rabbi Newfiield quite briefly introduced MT. Evans, who spoke as follows:
 In the name of all the good people of Bir.. mingham, and in behalf of the ladies of, Temple Emanuel it becomes my part to del clare this Bazaar open for the patronage and encouragement of all who feel an in- terest in the work of these worthy mothers and daughters of Israel.
 These women are the descedents of those loved and oobeeyed O their Maker-the Great God Omnipotent-the God of Abraham, of Isaac and of Jacob.
 success in their noble undertaking, and I know they will succeed. They are not strangers in Birmingham, but constitute most important part of our. citizenship alive to everything that tends toward the advancement and progress Of our city, ana always ready to aid in every good work. most noble examples of Jewish womanhood. Looking back into the far distance, the ish woman. Strong in the faith of the fathers, strong in intellect, strong in charac- ter, sweet In song, Deborah, the only fe- male judge mentioned in Scripture, proph- etess too, and prophetic visions were as- signed to none of the judges before Samuel. Elevated above her countrymen by the spir- 1t of God dwelling within her, as she sat under palm tree, to her came the tribes for judgment, and she swayed well the scales of justice. And not only in internal affairs and domestic disputes did this great female tribunal decide among the people, but she also took the lead in the great national crisis. Her name is conspicuous among those eminent women, who in times of distress, when men despaired came to the front and organized victory. Her spirit was like a torch for Israel, kindling their languid hearts. As an organ of the di- vine impulse, she became the rallying point of her countrymen, and communicated to them her own moral energy, so that they were ready, when headed even by woman, to defy the hosts of opposition.
 deeds. this great Jewess was distinguished in both. Her well known song, written down in the 9th chapter of the Book of pathos, every other ode, ancient or modern. You cannot all be Deborahs but you can emulate her example in leading men in the right direction, in battling against the diffi- culties of life.
 Esther: What a lofty patriotism she ex- hibited-.what generous self-saerifice in the words, T will go in unto the King, and if perish, perish" and what courage in attacking as she did. the Kings favorite. emulate her example in self-sacrifce for beautiful. -----..~--s
 How are we to estimate the strength of woman's moral and religious character? Without her, the world would go to ruin. With all your Rabbs, Ministers. Temples, churches, Bibles and sermons man needs the restraint of womans virtue and the consecration. of her religion.
 Ladies. it is your work to nourish all the virtues, and install all the sweetness that builds men up into good citizens. You are the considers of the world. Your society soothes the world after it's tolls, and re-
 
 and your sword is ovelness of spirit, for that is the emblem and instrument of your conquests
 In one sense, good women never grow old. Years may and will pass over your head, but benevolence and virtue will ever grow old. Spend your days in acts of kind ness and mercy. he friends to the sorrow ness ness and love, and devotion T to Strut truth and are re- ligion. p gre r
 The work you now enter upon is highly Commendable, and I wish you God speed in it. You deserve and will receive the smiles and encouragement of all the good peo- pie of this city no matter of what sect or creed, for we are all builders for time and for eternity. God speed you in your good work
 Many features novel to affairs of this kind characterized the bazaar Though the old-time ones are not forgotten in attempts to create new interest. Every booth is abundantly supplied with pretty girls, chaperoned by stately matrons, and offers tempting arrays of merchan- disc to the willy guest. Most tempting of all temptations is the restaurant. Dr. Holmes has said that the way to reach a mans heart is through his appetites--l his heart is easily reached here, and his appetite thoroughly satisfied in a royal manner for the nominal price of 25 cents Lunches can be ordered each day from Il a. m. to Il p. m. by calling up phone 56, and you will find them ready to eat on your arrival at the bazaar
 Each day is to have a special attrac- ton, commencing today with the chill dren, to whom a candy pulling is offered, than which nothing more tempting or appreciated could be given. The grab bag will, of course, be an interesting ad- junct to the candy pulling for the chill dren. 8s fA r. A
 Everybody visiting the bazaar will be allowed to guess at the amount the fair will realize as prize, of course, to be given to the ore guessing nearest the correct amount, as S~S
 Thursdayis to be- a gala day. u Hung Chang wlill prepare tea in true Normandy style from 3 to 6 D. fn. A thoroughly grand concert<by our foremost artists will entertain all visitors to the tea, and