The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-23

"Mr. Master of Ceremonies, Mir. and
 Mrs. David We'll and Ladies and
 Gentlemen:
 "Beautifu is the harmony of music. but far more beautiful Is the harmony of souls and this beauty In the higher and highest degree we are permitted to see exempiified in the life of this venerable couple in whose honor we are congregated here tonight, in whose honor have gladly crossed the conti- nent to give my feilcitations with those of the hosts who rejoice in this golden jubilee. As I stand here before you. In the midst of this throng of the men and women in whose midst 1t has been my privilege to begin the sacred work of my life's calling, find that words are all too feeble to permit an ade- quats expression of the sentiments that surge within my bosom. But I want to assure you that have always cher ished the sentiment of loving kindness towards you and your congregation and your municipality; yea, even as the prophe ct of old in a moment of ex- altation said of Jerusalem and her in- habltants Behold upon my hands have I engraven thee, thy walls are constantly before me-" so do I say in all sincerity and truth, that Montgom- cry, her people, her institutions. her activities In every field of laudable work, her religious endeavor. her kind ness, love and hospitality have never been forgotten by me in spite of sep aratfng time and space.
 And as to you, my dear and revered friends. Mir. and Mrs. D. Well. accept my assurances that this Is proud prfSilege which enjoy at this time to clasp your hands again. as have clasped them twenty-fve years ago when as your minister I witnessed your silver jubilee. and to breathe my thanksgiving to Him above who has permitted you to reach this rare occa- sion In human life. as if in answer to our wishes of twenty-five years ago. Nothing that has been said In praise and appreciation of your worth. of your usefulness has been exaggerated and all has been we'll merited. With prayers in my heart, prayers of thanks giving and praise, I acknowledge the mercy of God who has SO siRnally blessed you. and though shadows have fallen upon your path, yet in humble submission to Him I say. Thy will. oh God, be done. And now In conclusion, accept my most deepfelt congratu1a- tions and may that blessed life of love which you have lived these many years continue to your happiness. to the joy of those nearest and dearest to you to the beueht and blessing of Judaism and mankind"
 Rabbi Ehrenrelch then spoke as fol- lows to Mir. and Mrs. Well and the as- sembled guests.
 Dear Friends, Mir. and Mrs. David
 Well:
 "old and young have come to honor
 you on this day the fiftieths anniver- sary of your marriage. We rejoice with you that God has granted you the
 privilege of long life, q life full of
 hlessedness and happiness. We thank
 God that He has spared you to us for these many. many years of sacred achievement and splendid accomplish ment.
 "rhs Rabbis speak of four crowns.
 The crown of the Torah. which you possess because of your interest in
 your faith. and your zealous enthusi- asEn for all that Is Jewish and for all | that is Judaic. The crown of priest | hood. to which you are entitled because 1 of your patriarchaI ability to give ad. vice and counsel. The crown of royal | ty, because for a period of almost fifty
 years you have been engaged In active work for the welfare of our people. and for the further development of our faith. The crown of a good name. 1 which you merit because of your own noble efforts. With these four crowns 1 do VIC crown you on this day of your wedding jubilee"
 a After which Rahbis Ehrsnreieh bless | eQ tue Cel6OI40LS Wltn the LnreelOl0 | beuediction. May God bless you and
 keep you. May the Lord cause His countenanee to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace throughout all the rest of your days. Amen"
 A family dinner at their home by Mir. and Mrs. David weil was an in. teresting occasion at which they enter tained Sunday when the evening was passed in interchange of toasts to the bride and bridegroom of fifty years ago. who were surrounded by their children and grandchildren in addition to a number of other relatives. The party included: Mfr. and Mrs. Alex Rice and family. Mir. and Mrs. Chas. F. Moritz and family. Mir. and l and Mrs. Godfrey Goldman of Birm- ingharn, Mrs. Eliza Mohr, sister of the groom Mir. Chas. simon of New Or. leans. brother of the bride: Mrs. Her. man Well of New Orleans, their niece; | pr. Sidney simon of New Orleans, their nephew: Mrs. Bernhard Frank. their niece; Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Ehrenreich. Rev. pr. S. Hecht of Los Angeles, Cal: Miss Aljean Starr of Louisville, Ky; Miss Lillian Goodman of Birmingham. The table was decorated with stream CTS of golden tulle, intertwined with sn1ilax caught with baskets of yellow flowers. The center table decoration was a large silver loving cup. filled with yellow flowers and around 1t were silver candies with yellow shades. 4 poem read while the assembled guests were at dinner was a beautiful tribute to Mir. and Mrs. We'll from their grandchildren and great-grand- children. It Is as follows.
 
 It only seems like yesterday Yet fifty years have paesed away. Since at the altar. side by side You stood with her, your happy bride.
 And now your childrsn's children stand,
 Close gathered round an eager band,
 while you recall with smiles and
 The joys and griefs of fifty years. For you have known the cares of life.
 You both, since you were man and wife,
 Yet, have not loved each other less. Through fifty years of happiness. When clouds have threatened storm | and rain
 The skies have always cleared again, And fifty years have come and passed And brought you sunshine at the last. And now that you are old and gray, You trust in him, your guide and