New-York tribune., 1907-08-26
MARRYING MADE EASY.
Just Touch the Button, the 4ssOcia-
tior VII Do the Rest.

Three hundred Young men and women, most OF
ahem unmarried but of a marrying turn. gathered
in Grand Paiace Hall at Grand and Allen streets.
last evening and cheered while they listened 10
speakers who pointed out 10 them way TO escape
she single state. in which, as the prophet says IL
is mt vel. for man TO dwell II this matri-
rnouisf move the chr0Eicler Of the East Side
puts it, be the success thai its promoters hope 1t
may mean she passing Of another of the time hon
oreG institutions Of that section of the city.
II is not the first time the employment of the
sehaschen has been threatened. but the new IDEA
has made its noise the East Side. and IT is 10
svonser the marriage brokers ocked about the eii-
trance To the hail and looked in anything but a
friendly manner at Jacob Schwartz. OF No lii
Madison street. the iconociast who would rob them
of their livelihood. They to sneer and dis
rarage but the sight of the twoscore or more OF
young women. TO say nothing Of the eager young
men, who attend the meeting, was TOO
much for them. and they retired dismayed to taae
counsel over this scheme which may mean harder
WORK to maintain paying patronage
They look at these matters sensihly in orthodox
Jewish circles on the East Side. and il is no dis
credit a young man. however fond the eyes ne
may cast a particular maiden Of his race II ne
asks himself: And if 1 do. hoN much will
she bring nne2'f Not always Is the answer TO ms
satisfaction. and he Try again until the req
uisite nadon, dowry- is found 10 accompany the
aceuiescence of the willing maiden her parents.
Sometimes the search is long. fer one thing or
another may prevent the making Of q match.
As there young the East Side so
there are young women who believe in the institu-
ton Of mairimonv. AS with the young men, also.
one thing q another may prevent their entering
into il. And here steps the schatchen. he or
size sought out. if need be. He will arrange it
all. for. everybody knows. il is his business
make marriage easy. He promises TO DO the best
he the client. conditions Of age, puichr-
tude and affiuence, ali. of course duly considered
but for price. the Iaborer is worthy of his hire
Now comes forward Mr. Schwartz. married
man. with MS scheme 10 do" the schatchen-- His
is the mind that conceived the idea Of the MaIr-
monial DoVry and Voluntary Relief Association.
which is based on the cooperative plan. and if
you fulfil the conditions IL viii give you a nadon
Of ssyl or get YOU wife with of that amount.
Already fifty voung and women have paid
tneir % initiation fee. and they will %
cents a week DIES One hundred and fifty persons
o marrying mind viii. Il is thought. make the
association q success.
To participate in this rst-ad-t TO- the unma rried-
hut-Nent-to-s,e scheme the member must be at
least eighteen and not more than tfirty-1ve years
Widows and orphans will not be barred. pro-
vi6cd they nav the dues and give the required
4so months notice OF intention marry. although
there Was much concern expressed last night
among the unmarried women over the admission
Of the former membership
The new association starts with fun organiza-
ton of president vice-presdent. secretary-and
treasurer of course. There also directors.
ss-va- If them and committee inves-
rieate the n1srraseability OF applicants for MEM
t,ersrfr Several the young women have OBJ
jeefed strenuously te the arrangement by which
ali the Offices have been given over TO the men.
lu, I,r. Schwartz Gained them last night by say
sne that this matter would be renledied when the
No,,nc sonlen ioined sufficient numbers.
Tfer. is a sick benefit also attached 10 the new
institution. and there will be dances and socials
10 helm along the rapid disbursement of the $500
nil, each knot Mr. Scfwarz says is actuated
l,y ,flanfhroEic motives oIT, but the schatchens
ere skcpticsl