Times-promoter., 1898-11-12

tutes not only "a peculiar people" )" but
a socially unfortunate people. Inc
Japbetic races have always been IN
clined to ostracise the Jews socially,
while taking every advantage OF the
wonderful abilities of the leading mem
bers of that race in the world of finance
and statecraft. In the United States
alone. of all countries, the Hebrew cltl-
zens are accepted on terms OF social
equality and always receive the consld-
Grafton which is due to them.
The magnificent Temple Beth Eo-
him. which has recently been compIet-
ed, was formally dedicated with elab-
crate and impressive ceremonies. In
cluded in the assemblage were the lead
ing members of the faith OF not only
this CITY, but also of other cities. Many
prominent Gentles were also present,
representing both clerical and business
circles, and d Christian minister, Rev.
r. A. DUNN, the assistant pastor OF the
First Congregational church, pro-
noupced the benediction which dis
missed the great gathering at the close
Of the Sabbath eve services, which 1ol-
lowed the formal dedicatory exercises.
The dedicatory services were unusual
" impressive and beautiful, and contln-
ued from four o'clock until seven
o'clock. when the Sabbath eve eNer-
cises were rendered. A feature of the
occasion was the music, which was rem
dered by the regular choir of the
church, augmented by several voices,
under the direction of Prof Walther
the new organ designed by him being
used with magnificent effect.
1t was a proud day for Rev. L. Stern
| the pastor of the congregation, who
has presided over it for 26 years. and
it was a not less proud day for the He,
brews of the capital city of the nation
as they realize that they have now
house of worship which not only adds
materially to the architectural beauty
of the city, but contributes another
beautiful house to those Of that faitf
in the country.
| After the introduction and the sing
ing of an anthem, Psalm 100, "Koriu,'
was rendered by the choir, and the1
| followed a procession of ministers
scroll bearers, officers of the congrega
ton, building committee, key bearer
and past presidents of the congrega
ton, "Sh'ma Yisroel" was next ren
dered, and then followed the deliver.
of the key of the temple to the chair
man of the building committee by littl
Miss Ray Hahn, assisted by Misse
Sondheimer and Harris. The singing
of America" by the choir and congre
cation was the last of the ceremonies
Mr.. Hahn. afterreceiving the key fror
the hands of his little daughter, pre-
sented the building to Mr.. Blout, say
ing:
After months of laborious and often pei
plexing work / feel proud in presenting
YOU the keys of this beautiful new ten
Dle. and with 1t transfer to your keepin
This building, with the construction {
{ which you intrusted my colleagues OIL IN
building committee and my humble Sc
some Is months ago.
1t is a well-known historical fact that tn
] culture and progress of a nation can bes
. he Judged by the character of its house
: of public worship. With the limited NEAR
at our command we have tried to construt
for you a building which Is thoroughly
keeping with the spirit of this progressiH
age II we have succeeded in shapin
stone, wood and iron into an edifice whic
is not only satisfactory to the membe
of this congregation. but which may