Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-02
Sill YER GIFT FOR
DR.. FINESHRlBER
Retiring Pastor Of Temple
Emanuel, and Wife Hon
ored by Congregation.
ARE GUESTS AT BANQUET
Rabbi Leaving for His New Charge
in Memphis, Tenn.-Has Been
Here 10 Years.

Rabbi and Mrs. W. H. Fineshriber,
who are leaving for their new home in
Memphis, Tenn, were rendered a fare
well banquet last night by members of
the congregation Of Temple Emanuel
at the Outing club, Davenport. One
hundred were present. Rabbi Fine
schriber has accepted call to the pas
torate of the Memphis synagogue,
which was the second largest Jewish
congregation in the south. Rabbi Fine
shriber will enter upon his new duties
June 10. During the summer he will
deliver a course of lectures at Knox
vile college. Mrs. Fineshriber and her
two children leave today for Paducah,
KY, where she will visit with her par
ents until Dr. Fineshriber arranges the
home in Memphis for her reception.
Isaac ]. Petersberger, president of
the Temple Emanuel congregation, was
POSTMASTER at last nights affair at the
Outing club. There were toasts by
Mrs. LEOPOLD Simon, Mrs. NJ. SiIber, E.
P. Adler, David Rothschild, Henry Wa
terman, NJ. D. Rosenfield and Mayer
Levi, all expressive of the appreciation
of the Emanuel congregation of the SER
vice rendered by Rabbi Fineshriber
for a continuance and enhancement of
his power in his new field of labor.
SHOWS JEWISH IDEALS.
Mr.. Levi said in part:
only in part, l fear, do we realize
the significance of the parting of the
ways. We remember that we have oc-
casionally been rebelious and charac.
teristically stiff-necked but despite
whatever obstacles beset his path, he
has, without compromising conscience
or convictions, holding firmly in view
the goal invisible to our sight, led US
onward until we too saw truth and
duty revealed in all their power and
beauty. He has made us familiar with
IsraePs past-the past of all times and
peoples, so that knowing and applying
their experiences we may the better
fulfill our destiny. He has quickeneG
our appreciation of Jewish ideals and
aspirations, and by precept and exam
pie shown US the way to become mis-
peoples of the earth. In this presence
need not recount the events that have
marked his ministry. They are indeli-
bly, written in the history of our con-
gregatiOn. His learning and talents
have been everywhere recognized, and
pulpit and platform have claimed him
as the advocate of every good cause.
IN BEHALF OF HIS PEOPLE.
His eaTnestness and eloQuence were
never more potent than when pleading
for justice in behalf of his own people
While we may not hope that all ignor-
ance and prejudice have been dispelled,
who will question that a truer under
standing of the Jew prevails as a result
of his endeavors in this community
than ever before. Though the world
take little note of us as individuals, the
deeds that We have wrought live after
us. So long as our beautiful temple
stands. it will be a monument, yet only
a minor one, of his varied labors. But
not in wood or stone, dear doctor, need
we recall your name, for you have
builded in our hearts a structure that
time will not crumble nor memory per-
NIT to fade. Here may we not forget |
our friend in the name of rabbi For
10 long years you nave shared in our |
every joy, and by your sympathy in |
hours of trial assuaged our deepest |
griefs. You have taught our children |
the sublime principles of our religion, |
united them in marriage, and paid the |
last tribute of respect to those who |
have completed their earthly pilgrim |
ages.
LEAVES LOVE AND AFFECTION.
For all these things, combined with |
our admiration for your great abilities.
purity of character and nobility of |
soul, you have won our unalloyed love
and affection, and so long as the mystic
chords of memory last, distance shall
sndear our friendship and absence
strengthen it. Tonight our hearts are
attuned in a symphony OF congratula-
ion, and with pardonable pride we
shall watch your career in your new
field of endeavor, confident that it will
rebound to your honor and the better
men of humanity"
AS a Remembrance from their friends
Dr.. and Mrs. FineshTiber were present
I'd a handsome silver tea service. There
vas a feeling and fitting response by
Dr.. Fineshriber