The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13

not used the term stones throw for as is often the case they take advant- age of the opportunity and throw stones. He spoke of the religious fel- and went on to say that he brought them a message from the words Of Moses.
 Strength Needed.
 This he gave in Hebrew. ir being this in English: Be ye strong and be ye generous" We said that in these days strength was needed more than ever. since the tendency was now to follow the line of least resistance. They needed strength to stand up for their convictions and not temporize and compromise. Take stand for principle, for integrity, said he, and maintain it. Many of the old be- liefs are passing away, but they should hold fast to all that is good. The first part of his message was a challenge and the last part a cheer. Too much evil still exists in the world. but things are promising, and if they are only strong and courageous victory is near. divine ideals. Religion does not con- sist of ritual but of righteousness. Israel must look for the Golden Age in the future, not in the past. Israel has endured much, but new day has dawned and all they need is strength to fight the good fight. They should show by their actions the principles of the Lord. This principle. once adopted there was no reason why they should stop. As representative of one of the older congregations in the state he was glad to extend congratu- lations to the original congregation of Bridgeport
 After America" had been sung the benediction was pronounced by Rabbi Levy bringing the exercises to close.
 Days Program.
 The full program for the days ser
 Choir: soprano. Mrs. Florencs Klein Bishop; contralto, Mrs. May StickIes Hard; tenor, Louis Ginand; piano, Mrs. Leslie Vaughan; violin, Leslie Vaughan; viola. Louis Sam mis.
 Voluntary, Trio, Glinke.
 Presentation of building and key to the president of the congregation on Isaac Moss.
 Address of acceptance by the presa- dent. Sigmund Loewith.
 Anthem. Except the Lord Build the House, Gilcha4st. Choir.
 Address of welcome. Jacob B. Klein.
 Lighting the perpetual lamp, Der. hard Klein.
 Deposit1ng of scrolls
 Scripture reading, Rev. Harry Dttle- con, rabbi Congregation Beth Israel. Hartford.
 Prayer. Rev. David Levy, rabbi Con- Eregatton MHhkam Israel, New Ha- ven. f
 Anehem. Q! Sing unto. the Lord. Harker. Choir.
 Addresses. Rev. Frederick A. Dill. 1ngham. Church of the Redeener; Rev. Ernest J. Graft, Christ church.
 Dedication hymn, Congregation and Choir.
 Benediction
 Posttude, Vision of Joan D'Arc, vio, fin Solo
 Evening Service, O'Clock.
 Voluntary, Trio. Glinke.
 Anthem. Praise Ye the Father" Gounoi. Choir I
 Scrtptural selection, Rev. David Levy, rabbi.
 Prayer, Rev. Harry Ettleson, rabbi
 Duet The Lord Is My Light" Dud. fey Buck. soprano and tenor.
 Addresses. Rev William H. Lewis, Rev. John DePeu, First Congrega- tional church; Rev. Henry A. Daven- port, Peoples Presbyterian church
 Alto Solo. Like as the Hart De- sireth," Allitsen.
 Addresses. Rev. Gerald H. Beard. Fh. D.. Park Street Congregational ch urch; Rev. George M. Brown, First Methodist church; Rev. Harry Ettle-
 Anthem, Fear Not, 0 1rae,.~ Max spicker
 Hymn, America, Congregation and Choir.
 Benedsction
 Postlude. Romance. Swendsen. Vio. fin Solo. {