The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24
WALLINGFORD NEWS
New Synagogue Dedicated Harry Caplan Highest Bid
 der for Key.
fspeoIaI Iourpal-CourIer New. servIce,


 Walllngford. Aug. 23.-With all the ceremony and rites of the Hebrew re- ligion the new synagogue on North Orchard street was dedicated this aft ernoon by the local Hebrew associa- ton and many invited guests. The ex- ercises of the day opened at $ o'clock with the assembling of the members of the association at the old house of worship in the Gallagher block. on North Orchard street. The members then marched in body from the old church headed by the Yalesville Drum corps to the new synagogue. William Barson acted as marshal and follow ing him came two members of the as- sociation bearing the massive golden emblem of the Hebrew religion, the drum corps. the children of the Jew ish families of Wallingford and the members of the association.
 Previous to leaving the old syna- gogue the honor of holding the key and unlocking the door of the new house of worship was offered to the highest bidder. Several bids were spoken and the key was finally de- clared sold to Harry Capan, the Col ony street merchant, for $15. Two Bibles were sold in a like manner to W. Wasmer and M. Altshuler.
 After reaching the synagogue the door was unlocked by MT. Caplan, and every one filed into the edifice, the children occupying seats at the right of the platform and the speakers at the left. Attorney c. A. Harrison presided over the meeting as chairman and w. Frank Smith and John G. Phelan as treasurer and secretary re- spectively.
 The exercises opened with chant before the altar followed by the sing ing of 'The Star Spangled Banner" by dered in very impressive manner by the little ones.
 Chairman Harrison announced that Warden Tibbits was unable to attend and Hon. William H. Newton had an engagement and was therefore unable to stay and speake to the audience.
 Hon. Charles B. Yale. the first speaker, said in part as follows: "It gives me great pleasure to be present on this occasion and speak to you. We welcome the synagogue in our town and believe that the members of our Jewish population are good citizens, law abiding and worthy of great re- spect. We are all on equal ground. The Jew is not an alien, he is our brother. (Applause).
 'gThe Scriptures give us an inspira- ton from heaven, and were written by the Jews many hundreds of years ago. The Hebrews have given us the foun- dalton of our religion and we are glad. The Jewish race was not governed by kings, and instead republican ideas were the prominent features. (Ap- plause) We have much to thank the Hebrews for in preparing the way for our advanced republican methods of to-day"
 Samuel c. Nathanson of New Ha- ven, the next speaker, made a. stir ring and brilliant address tracing the history of the Hebrew nation from 4,000 years ago down to the present day. In the course of his speech on behalf of the committee he extended most sincere thanks to all for their contributions towards the synagogue, Mnd Attorney Harrison for his pains Saking work.
 Rabbi Abraham A. Rosen of New Haven then took the platform and de- livered length speech In Hebrew.
 William F. Edsall was called on by the chairman for a few remarks and responded saying that he was not pre- do his best He congratulated the association on it's splendid synagogue and said that he was greatly impress ed by the children. singing "The Stal Spangled Banner" He was sure they would make good citizens.
 Rabbi J. A. Fromer of New Haven and J. s. Hurartz of Hartford follow ed with lengthy addresses in the Hebrew language.
 The program for the day closed with the singing of America" by the chlldren's chorus under the direction of Samuel Fredericks. After the ser. vices were concluded those present were asked to contribute to the funC for reducing the indebtedness of the synagogue. Seventy-siX dollars were received by Treasurer w. Frank Smitf for this purpose.
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