Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
thing stands is typical of this stately tenn
pie. These coffee and tea pitchers form a


| pie. These coffee and tea pitchers form a
| twin.
They serve different though cooperative
| functions. Both smell of the orient whence
| the human race came. There is something
masculine about the coffee bean, something
more feminine in the tea leaf, and both
typify the men and women of this congre-
cation. But how can you extract the aroma,
the strength, the essence from the coffee or
the tea without hot water? This silver
heater is in the shape of heart, where
burn and boil, where glow and CLEAN the
sentiments, the emotions, the passions and
the ambitions of our common humanity !;
yes, it is the heart that while it extracts
| the essence of life actually entrances and
evolutes it in terms of manhood and wom-
anhood. But men and women all alone form
no congregation Coffee and tea need
cream. This silver vessel must remind you
of our hundreds of boys and girls who rep
resent the cream of our homes, OF our
hearts. of our temple. Though despairs
come and perpleXitieS press upon us, the
swcetener of our congregational lie. the
sugar of IsraelS undying faith is ready to
fulfill her task. What means this gaping
bowl! Does it not remind us of the silver
pitcher that is broken at the well? 1t gives
our thoughts serious turn. In this bowl
you lay the coffee and the tea when they
have served their purpose and have lost
| their vitality. 1t speaks to us of the many
of our congregation who have been handi-
capped in the race of the life-nay, of the
many who once trod these sacred aisles and
now sleep in yonder peaceful hill In the
bosom of Mother Earth.
so, dear Mr. BlOut, this gift is con-
slant reminder of US, our temple, its men
and women, its faith, its children, its living
and its dead. Take it with our prayers. our
love and our heartiest congratulations"
A presentation for the Mercantile Club
followed the address being made by M
Harry King, a magnificent silver punch
bowl; duet. Rejoice in the Lord Mrs
Chas. Henney and Mr.. John II. Nolan;
benedict ton, by Rabbi Abram Simon.
The congratulations of Mr.. Bouts CO.
workers of the board of the United Hebrew
Charities were expressed as follows;
Beloved friend: We, your coworkers
of the board of The United Hebrew Chart
ties welcome and seize most gladly this
favorable opportunity to present not only
our personal congratulations but also the
sincere greetings of the entire body of
members and friends of our institution
We are proud of the grace with which you
enter the privileged ranks of the three
score and ten We have been happy in
your presidency; we have gained in worth
and prestige from your efficiency. You
have more than measured up to the exact
ing requirements of this office. We have
for years admired your work in silence; let
us with becoming reserve applaud it
publicly. The world is entitled to know
who on its roll of honor
We place on indelble record our bound
less appreciation of your answering de-
voton. your ceaseess sacrifice, your de-
termined stand against imposture, your
nervous restlessness to be of aid to the
poor, the unfortunate and the sick The
voices of these beneficiaries blend with ours
in this full-rounded chorus of fluctuations
I'VE have you now In the full panoply
of a blessed physical vigor with an alert
ness of intellect May your strength be I'M
dimmed and your mental powers continue
unimpaired May God bless us all by
blessing you with long life, happiness, a
peaceful old age and the unwearying es-
teen of your fellowmen all rewards which
you have richly merted
With our heartiest congratulations we
greet you tonight, revered and honored
president and friend
Mr.. Blout's Acknowledgements.
At the conclusion of the program the
recipient of the evenings testimonials Mr.
Blout, replied to the donors of the beautiful
gifts Of love and esteem. His voice was
almost choked by emotion. He declared
that words failed to express his apprecia-
ton. He was deeply sensible of the spirit
which prompted the gifts and the words
of love and praise. He had simply tried
to do his duty as a man, and that if he
had succeeded it was most pleasant. in
deed, to be the recipient of such high COM
mendation from his friends and companions
in church and mercantile work.
Rabbi Julius T. Loeb Of the Sixth Street
Hebrew Temple presented, with appropriate
remarks, a framed and engrossed set of
resolutions in behalf of the Adath-Israel
congregation. The resolutions were as fol-
lows:
Whereas the venerable Isaac L. Blout
has, during his long and useful career,
proved himself a most potent factor in
Jewish charitable affairs, a Jealous worker
in the cause of humanity and a gentleman
of strong character and rare ability
leader and director in the management of
public concerns; and
Whereas the Jewish citizens, well
the community at large, in the District of
Columbia fully recognize the sterling worth
of this great leader in Israel, who by his
untiring efforts and unfiagging zeal has for
many years stood forth prominently as the
father of the orphan, the protector of the
widow and the prop of the needy; and
Whereas his noble characteristics and
dignified personality have gained for him
the love and esteem of right-minded hui
mainly, and by his wise guidance and sound
judgment he has always maintained the
honor of the Jewish. and Jewish communal
life in the national Capital of the American
republic;
Therefore be it resolved, That We the
undersigned acting in behalf of the Adath-
Israel congregation of Washington, D. c..
hereby express our deepest appreciation of
the exceedingly valuable services that have
been rendered by our dear brother Isaac
l.. Blout, and of his incessant labors for
and in behalf of the community.
Therefore be 1t further resolved, That
we convey to him our warmest congratula-
lions and best wishes on this his SEVENTEEN
birthday anniversary, and may the all
merciful Creator vouchsafe unto him His
divine blessing, add many happy years unto
his splendid career and prolong his life in
peace and prosperity
The resolutions were signed by Rabbi
Julius T. Loeb, Simon Oppenheimer and
Julius Baumgarten.
A notable feature also were the addresses
by the ladies of the church societies. They
were well delivered and showed care in
preparation and delivery. At the close OF
the program the audience filed past Mr.. and