The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-28
choir rendered the stirring anthem.
Lord How Manifold" by Barnby.
Mr. Meyer Speaks.

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Mr.. Meyer Speaks.
Mr.. Emil j. Meyer then spoke on the |
things we have to be thankful for In the
United States. After humorous anec-
dote bearing on his theme Mr.. Meyer said
in part:
"A few short weeks ago we feared that
in the Titanic struggle between the or
ganised corporations of Pennsylvania and
the $4,000 mine workers. banded together
for self-preservation there would be
such suffering during this coming winter
as this country never before experienced
In times of peace.
"But as with Arnold Of Winkelried In
Switzerlands immortal struggle for free
dom, so In this battle. 1t did depend on
one indeed, behold him: John Mitchell
of Illinois. Though the skies were
dark and the clouds lowered and the
lightning flashed and the thunder pealed,
he stood undismayed and undistrurbed,
with an honesty of purpose and a deter
mination to win, with his faith firm In the
justice Of God and In the right.
Arbitration has bean recognized as
the proper medium to settle contr OVERSEES
between employer and employe, and ar
bitration has come to stay. IL here rs
nothing else to be thankful for. this alone
would mark this Thanksgi ying as red
letter day in American history.
ION the LIST of May, 1898. when Admiral
Dewey said to the captain Of his flag
ship, You can fire when you are ready,
Gridrey.' on that day in the maelstrom
of shot and shell that then burst from
the sides of the American ships, a nsw
world power was born. Like Minerva of
old. who sprang full armed from the head
of Jove. so this young giant was air lady
equipped to take its place in the front
rank of nations.
American has always displayed the
knack of making friends of former foes.
/ hope the day Is not far distant when
the inhabitants of the Philippines will
look upon American as their best friend
and benefactor.
Every day of every year wa should
give thanks that one flag floats over this
beautiful land of ours. 1t was lut yes
terday in this capital city of ur grand
old State. that again in serried columns,
marched the men who wore the gray in
1861. Lifted high In air, where the helmy
breezes of the Southland could kiss it's
folds the stars and bars. the flag of a
nation that has passed away, was
tenderly carried.
1--WE of the Southland should ever keep
alight the lamp of memory for these
heroes. who gave up their hives in defence
OF country, home and loved ones. This
does not detract one iota from our love
for our country. In no section Of our
land Is there stronger devotion to the
Union. We thank God today for enc
country. one people and one nag. Wher-
ever that nag floats, may the nations of
the earth look upon it as the standard of
freedom carrying justice to all mankind"
The violin solo by Miss Nellie Wolff
proved to be a gem. Miss Wolff is an az
fist and never was Rats "Cavatina"
played in Montgomery as 1t was in Tenn
pie Beth-Or yesterday afternoon.
Spoke for Congregation.
Mr.. jacques Loeb followed in a most
earnest and instructive manner, discourse
ing on the causes of Thanksgiving for
Kahl Montgomery. After explaining the
significance of day for Judaism and its
people he said:
Manifold are the causes for thanksgiv-
ing on the part Of Kahl Montgomery, the
Temple Beth-Or, the congregation of the
House OF Light.
After many vicissitudes, trials and
hardships 1t has built, completed and ded-
icated this beautiful house of worship
with joyful hearts.
I'VE are organized for the progress of
educating ourselves intellectually, moral
ly and religiously; of forming and main
tanning in our Jewish community the
highest standard of character; of encour-
| aging, fostering and practicing philan-
| thropy in its purest forms of combat
| ting vice and exalting virtue. We are
| grateful for a religion which is broad and
| liberal; whose tenets are beautiful ir
| their simplicity, which yet proclaims it,
ancient doctrine that all good men, re-
gar dless of creed, the just of all nation:
/ III - To- h. Sat, haa4 In
\ a religion whose fountain head is Reason
which lays greater stress on deed thar
| on creed; theology adaptable to every
| civilization, not in conflict with any sci
| ence nor contrary to any law Of nature.
I'VE are thankful for being a part OF
| Reformed American Judaism; ever ready
| to help and assist, to lend succor and
| relief to our less fortunate brethren
wherever they may dwell; we are COM
| mitted to give our moral and material
| support for the elevation of all mankind
for the alienation Of suffering and dis
| tress among all the peoples of the earth
| without distinction. We offer and give
| assistance to all worthy endeavors. We
strive to be a part of the best citizen
ship of this country and rejoice in the
belief that Congregation Kahl Mont
| gomery holds an eminent position in the
midst Of the various religious communi
ties of this city; that the people who
| compose it possess the respect and love
| of their neighbors. Under the guidance
of our able and eloquent rabbi. and fol
lowing a pure record of over half q
| century our congregation nolds an envi
| able position among the Jewish commu-
| mites of our country.
I'VE are proud OF and thankful for this
| venerable executive head of our congre-
CATION, President David Well. May he bt
/ spared to us for many years. May each
| and every member of our congregation
learn to appreciate his eminent services
| his unfaltering devotion, his anxious
| watchfulness and his energetic and un
| selfish labors in our behalf. To him anc
| for him we give thanks.
| "Our congregation is thankful for thu
harmony which prevails in its midst. 1t!
| members stand shoulder to shoulder
brethren working for a common. a noble
| cause. May our children be strong ant
| wise and faithful and may they carry
| forward and onward, to remotest poster
| ity, the sacred spirit of our faith tn,
banner of Israel ever proclaiming to the
world its notices, Justice and Charity
| Truth and Light, knowledge, Liberty ant
| Peace" II.
| The next number on the program was q
soprano solo-"'The Peace of God" by
| Gounod, most exquisitely sung by Mrs
| Clyde.
Address of the Rabbi.
Rabbi A. j. Messing, Jr., was the last
| speaker his subject being What we have
| to be thankful for in the progress OF
Israel" The doctor spoke for twenty min
utes in his best vein.