The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-07
HOUSE OF LIGHT
 CONSECRATED Rabbi Messing Bathes It in Pearls of Thought. ALL PRESENT AFFECTED Paid a Tender Tribute to Those Gone Before. Song and o-atos5 ES4 eslsen Jubilee of Kahl MontgoSss and Conservation of
 the Temple.

employed, requiring further delay of time, to perfect the imperfections or our first contractors.
 "rhe completion of this beautiful; struc- ture. modest and tasteful in all its ap- pointments providing every known re- quirement for the comforts and conven- fences necessary to our devotional. school and business purposes is now, thanks to God, an assured fact.
 Their Labors Compensated.
 We, who have witnessed the laying of kits foundations and who have watched its construction inch by inch. have every good reason to rejoice on this eve. The results have more than compensated us for the numerous anxieties occasloned and the many sacrifices necessarily de- manded.
 ITO me this dedication is of more than ordinary importance and happiness. It distinctly recalls to my mind Friday, March s, 1862, forty years ago, when l but a mere child, took part in the dedi- catory ceremonies of our former Syna- cogue. What proud and delightful mo- ments were those to me when by the side of the banner bearers carrying aloft our beautiful and imposing choupre (canopy) under which walked, clad Tn snow white raiments, the handsome and lovely Bearer of the Key; I and three other companions were privileged to hoio mp it's streaEers of ribbon ana mafch along with our revered elders in the pro- cession formed at the late home of my sainted parents, from whose place our sacred scrolls were taken to be deposited into the New Ark then dedicated to re- ceive them. ,,
 This celebration should make us all doubly happy since 1t registers our Goin- eu Jubilee. On April IT, 1852. half cen tury ago. Kahl Montgomery was frst legally Incorporated. A wee. tiny heos- ling was it at that time. with scarce an idea of it's destined magnificent career, into which time has naturally developed if Its first president was Josiah We'll my beloved and sainted uncle. He and it's other original officers have long since na s.ed into that realm toward wnich grim destiny bids us. May their sous rest in peace. Hall. what was then known as the Poho huitding. now called the Pollak huiidihg' corner of Dexter Avenue ana Ferry Street. If we truly appreciate the import of this hour let us cause our minus uo revert from this twentieth century back to those days of 1852. Picture the small hand of men and women then compris- ing the Jewish community of Montgom- ery worshiping their God in the second floor of an old plain brick store mousse See them in their devotion 10 orthoooA customs. Follow them in their steady on- ward ploddings through years or contin- ,ious trials and vicissitudes until tnis mi ght when you, their successors, appear before the world equal to and among the foremost congregations of the lana III membership, influence, public spirit ana philanthropy.
 Its Nucleus an Humble Shrine.
 "Memory should render us proud when we recall to our minds that meagre place of worship held sacred by our elders That humble shrine presents to us the faith of few men and women whose fu- ture outlook was not so bright as ours of today. They, however, formed the nu- cleus promising this our present growth and our future prosperity.
 From the expressions of the old world they came hither to find in this new lanu the greater opportunities open to all those whose ambitions bade them strive TOT success. To their honor and creoit It must be said these pioneers of Judaism In their labors to attain wealth and dis tinction did not forget their religious trainings, although few in numbers and dwelling amidst entire strangers owing to these facts and because they aid cleave unto the Lord is the fruit or thelr work preserved unto us to this day. Let us. therefore continue to further the works of their heart and hands. Let us draw new inspirations from the memorial of their small beginnings.
 From the innermost recesses Of my heart I congratulate you, one and all. x in fhiS the commemoration of the fiftieth year of our existence under auspices so bright and frausht with the noblest of blessings such as should fill every Jewish hear with joy and pride.
 '.The completion of this temple does not indicate that our labors are now ended. It is and will always be strong incent- i've urging us to strive on and on, that greater ideals may yet be accomplished. As true Jews we are enlisted soldiers In the army of humanity Let us, therefore. continue to struggle and combat for the recognition, reverence and love of our God for truth. for righteousness, for justice for charity. for liberty and equal ity of all mankind.
 Tribute to the President.
 Now. Mir President, the task assigned unto our Building Committee has been finally completed. In rendering an ac- count of our stewardship it is emineneiy meet and proper that we should mus publicly attest to the valuable assistance rendered by you in aiding us to solFe the many difficult problems presented during the long period of our ministrations' Steadfast at the helm as our Presloeht YOU nobly and truly have evidenced your ready willingness in answering to all our calls and much of our success IS uh- ouestionably due to your unstintins deVo- ton to the interests of olr congress- .lom
 Being one of the few surviving p.oheers ful kind ness has preserved unto us the infancy of our congr egation we are proud to hail YOU. our accredited chieftain. and as token of our esteem and veneratton VIC now deliver unto you this Key of Purest Gold which unlocks the portals to this Beth Or-this House Of Light .this Tem7le of our Most High.
 Into your charge it is entrusted. May vou he spared to us in health and activ- jt1, for many more years to come to guard and treasure its keeping. May 1t keep our doors steadfastly closed against the
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