The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-13
BRILLIANT RECEPTION
Given by Council of Jewish Wo-
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 A beautiful and brilliant finale to the social features of the program of the special session of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs was the musicale and informal reception at which the Council of Jewish Women entertained in compli- ment to the Federation. The entertain ment was given in the vestry room and parlors of Temple Beth Or. The parlors, lecture room, library, Dr. Messings study and the Temple were thrown open for the reception of the guests. The platform of the lecture room was elaborately decorat- ed with palms, ferns, rubber plants and other decorative greens, relieved by clus- ters of white roses.
 Mrs. Moritz, President of the Council, presided. The program was opened with few words of welcome from Mrs. Nor itz- She said in beautifully chosen words that 1t gave the Council great pleasure to welcome the Alabama Federation. The women of this order, she said, had done noble work in uplifting the down trodden and improving the condition of the suf- fering. Some of the members of the Coun- ell were also members of the Mother Union and had already assisted in some Of the good work. The application of the Council for admittance to the Federation
 
 they pledged themselves to do all fin their power to further the good work. It gave them particular pleasure to extend the hand of good fellowship to their new sis ters and to welcome them this afternoon. A song by Miss Gertye Kaufman of Columbus, Miss, followed Mrs. Moritz s address
 Dr. Messing's Address.
 Rabbi A. J. Messing then made an ad- dress which was an inspiration. ISe made deep impression upon the visitors who listened to his remarks with great inter- est ana loudly applauded when he con cluded. Dr. Messing said:
 IT l were asked to suggest a new coat of arms for the United States of America l would propose bright, intelligent wo- man. protected by an eagle with out stretched wings and beneath the motto. Make way for the woman" More and more l am coming to realize that this government is not republic; it is not a monarchy; 1t Is gynarchy-a govern rnent or the women, who form the occult power behind the scenes.
 They say that man ts rnIgbty.
 That he governs land and sea. He yields potent scepter
 Der the lesser powers that be:
 But mightier power and stronger
 Man from his throne has hurled. And the hand that rocks the cradle
 Is the hand that rules the world"
 When I recall the marvellous success q, emancipation" for women in this coun- try, am tempted to say with Max O'Rell, If I could choose again my sex and my birthright, I should shout at the top of my voice to the Almighty, Please make me an American woman"
 It must be confessed. however. that our conception of woman's sphere leaves much to be desired. Tradition still shackles our judgment. The dark ages overshadow us. Society with it's preju- | dice hangs like millstone around the l neck of innovation. I shall not misuse | this occasion to unfold my pet scheme | of Woman's Rights. On the oft-debated subject Shall Woman Vote?" must pre- serve here the attitude of the lady who was asked. Madam, what do you hold | on the question of Womans Suffrage?' and she responded, calmly, Sir. I hold my tongue" But I believe that woman