The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-09
MORRIS STEINERT IGNORED
MANY FRIENDS JOIN IN HIS
 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Event Was Also Anniversary of New
 Haven Symphony Orchestra, Which
 Mr. Steinert Pounded d-PIeasant Re-
 spOnses Co TOasfs.
 The reception rendered Morris Stein ert, one of New Haven's most respect ed and distinguished citizens, by the New Haven Symphony orchestra last evening has not been surpassed in fe- licitousness by any social function ever held in the City of Films The event was held in new Harugari hall, at the corner of Church and George streets, and was attended by large delegation of eminent musicians and intimate friends of MT. Steinert. Two import ant celebrations were combined in the evenings exercises, namely, that in honor of the seventy-second birthday of the honored guest of the evening and that of the tenth anniversary of the New Haven Symphony orchestra, which organization was instituted by MT. Steinert.
 The spacious rooms had been espe- cially arranged for the occasion. The orchestra, fifty strong, was seated at one end of the hall, and during the ear- ly part of the evening a programme of rare excellence was rendered by the musicians under the direct leadership of Professor Horatio w. Parker, of Yale. The other guests spent this time in enjoying the music and in social in- tercourse. After the concert the entire assemblage gathered around the fes- tive boards" and did ample justice to a sumptuous repast
 The post-prandial exercises were in charge of Professor John c. Schwab, of Yale. As a toastmaster Professor Schwab was at his best, and his open ing remarks in reference to MT. Stein- ert were received with great applause. The" toastmaster informed each speaker that the subject of the evening was "Steinert," and that each speaker was to tell anything and everything. both good and bad, which he knew about MT. Steinert, but admonished the speakers not to refer to any of MT. Steinert's storytelling capacities. Pro- lessor Schwab then called upon the guest of the evening, saying as he did so: '"By calling upon MT. Steinert first the other speakers may speak without fear of retaliation"
 MT. Steinert began by stating that he was sorry that his birthdays didn't come semi-annualIy. He then spoke interestingly of some of his early ex- periences in business and in the sphere of music. He congratulated the Sym phony orchestra upon its success, and thanked the members for the reception rendered to him. The power of music was discussed by MT. Steinert, and it's refining and elevating influences were of a character which inspired him with the sincere wish and desire that the New Haven Symphony orchestra might live on and on, and at last take it's place with the Heavenly Symphonies.
 Mir. Steinert was given a most enthu- siastic recognition before and at the close of his remarks.
 Professor Parker was the next speak CT. He. alluded to all that MT. Steinert had done for music in New Haven and throughout the world. He expressed his hearty appreciation for the help, ad- vice and substantial assistance which MT. Steinert has given the Symphony orchestra, and in closing wished the bouorod oraDt1aDoan many more hirth- days, with each and every year fraught with prosperity and happiness.
 Attorney James H. Webb was then called upon, and he told of meeting hundreds of men in the last twenty-five years who have been hustling hither and thither, bent on business errands, with no thought of those whom they passed on the streets and no expression of cordiality for any one. But" said MT, Webb, whenever and wherever I have met MT. Steinert I have always found him with a smile and kind word. With all his business he finds time to realize and recognize that kindliness and good will are potent factors in this world, and then he always has new story"
 Rev, MT. Levy stated that MT. Stein ert always agreed with him in any re- ligious plans which he (Mr. Levy) had to offer. MT. Steinert was alluded to as g. most docile parishioner and as man whose knowledge of music was making the world brighter and hap pier place in which to live.
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