The Washington herald., 1906-10-30

In honor Of the seventieth anniversary
of his birth, the friends and ADMIRERS
Of the Hon. Simon Wolf, lawyer. author.
and philanthropist, rendered him a ban
quet at the Arlington last night.
One hundred and forty representative
men OF the social business. and profess
sional life Of the city assembled to do
honor TO a man who was spoken Of dur
ing the evening as the greatest Jew OF
America and modern times"
AF. VOLTS ability as a lawyer his
benevolence as a philanthrop st. and worth
as q citizen were the subjects Of lauda-
tory remarks from the speakers of the
evening, by all Of whom he was con-
graduated upon the rounding Of his
tbreescore years and ten.
Rabbi Abram Stern acted as toastmas-
ter, and after the Invocation proposed
the health OF the President of the United
States. who was Invited 20 attend the
banquet. hut was obliged TO decline be-
cause of the pressure Of official business.
Commissioner Henry B. F. Macfarland
vas the FIRST speaker. responding 10 the
toast, Washington and its citizenship"
Mr.. Maefsrland said IN part;
Washington citizenship has no divided allegiance.
Il has hIgh intelligence It has keen and strong
public spirit Il has great civic pride Selected b.
natural and oficial processes from the bes- il
ouT States and the best beyond the sea, il Is the
hnest Of the wheat From all over the country
visitors come here ana renew their patriotism.
where there is but one Tag and oue TRADITION AID
ene seutment-sH national We who live here
have the advantage Of being at thC national hearth
stone all the tine. The citizens Of the National
q
Far and bread vision.
We Ese also the willingness Of the citizen 10
~t-s his time and his money for public purposes,
nd specially fer philauthropic objycts. We see
iilingness to give himself in courageous op-
lrHIsm, Notwithstanding the 'kickers" and the
'knockeTs.' to the service Of the community.
Our HOnOred Guest.
In responding to the toast. our honor
ed guest" Rev DIT. Jacob Voorsanger, Of
san Francisco, said he felt honored as the
resident Of a city 1900 miles away to re-
spond TO a toast TO the honored guest OF
the evening.
1T has been my good fortune and bless
ing" said he. to have known Simon
Wolf for many years, Tor to have the
privilege of his friendship is a blessing
There is little I can say tonight TO you
who lIOw him as a friend and neighbor
that viii add 10 his laurelS. May he be
spared 10 US Tor years to come that we
may have the benefit OF his counsel and
advice. from which glorious results have
been obtained in the past, is my earnest
prayer
IT the conclusion Of his remarks. Dr.
NOOrsauger presented Mr. Wolf a set of
resolutions from 2O0 Jewish rabbis. repre-
sentiDg every section Of the country.
Frederick J. Slddons. who was called
upon TO respond to the toast, The law
and the profits said
Fortunate. indeed. are the people Of the National
Capital. that they can count among their number
s'r~h a citizen as our g1est; citizen % whom tle
lrn-Heu,li Principles OF orr political institutions
have ever meant vital, living truths. founded on
Justice and liberty. Justice that knows no dIstnc-
Hous q rae, or sex, 91 creed, and Liberty that Of
1er- o. the oppressed u every cline freedom from
Juc 1rIess0r. and The amDcst opportunity 70 eKer-
cs ihe faculties and energies that God has endowed
tHlm with
Fortunate arc they q Jewish faith that they
can cain Simon Wolf as their owu. For in has
nllity the best characteristics Of their ancient
I-@- md truest expression.
High Tribute.
Fortunate are they Of every land who. borne down
uy tyranny. knoE that in tie capital Of the re-
1uh.lc Ct tha West there is a man Of high courage
whose voice Is ever lifted demand their protection
au3 uooor. All ssutImen. physica! courage IS
s1eat; but 90 uy thlukiug. moral courage Is tar
greater And moral courage DO one ever doubted
tHat oU friend possesses
Thri1 fortunate are they who can claim Simon
Wolf as q friend. for the friendship Of slch ue1
gives strength 90 maintain the struggle Of lie.
MosJ fortunate is she who can claim hin as hus
nard. and they his children. who. vita hapDy pride.
TOint 70 him their father.
And tonight he may boast Of seventy years full