Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-17
CAPITAL IS PRAISED
AS CHARITABLE CITY
Address by Rabbi Abram ST.
mon at Dedication of AL
lance House.

High praise for Washington's charitable
spirit was paid yesterday by Rabbi Abram
Simon of the Eighth Street Temple, in de-
livering the principal address at the dedi-
cation of the settlement house recently
opened at 72S AZ street southwest by the
Alliance of Jewish Women. He told the
women they are starting a great work,
which is characteristic Of the people of
Washington.
The objects of the Alliance House are
social and philanthropic, and efforts will
be made by the women in charge to do
everything possible to uplift the boys and
girls who come under their attention
The house has been opened for two weeks,
but the formal dedicatory exercises were
held yesterday.
Finest City of Finest Age.
eve are living in the finest age in the
history of the world. in the finest coun-
try and in the finest city, said Rabbi
Simon. There is scarcely a line of
human endeavor that is not receiving
enthusiastic support from the people OF
this city, and during the past decade L
have noticed great movement In phil
anthropic work. The people of Wash
manitarianism, in the broad sense Of the
word, inasmuch as they are ever ready
to help their fellow-man.
Man is put to shame by the goodness
of woman said DR.. Simon, land IN
starting this Alliance House, where the
boys and girls will receive the proper
training in religious, social and moral
welfare. the women have again demon
strated their divine mission.
IF you build for the future YOU must
rest the foundation of the superstructure
upon the children; 1t is to them and for
them that we must work. Your work
will not only be for the children them
selves, but will permeate the home, and
awaken the parents to the responsiveness
that rest upon their shoulders. Every
child has the right of a healthy parent
age.
Opportunity Child's Right.
1.-The child is entitled, by his birthright.
TO a good body, a fine mind and oppor-
tunity.
God pity the child that has no oppor-
tunity. For every child has wealth of
dreams and ambition. Every boy writes
his own declaration of independence. But
after the child is given all these assets OF
human endeavor what will 1t avail him
if there Is not instilled in his heart the
fundamental principles of moral charac-
ter, the strongest link in the chain?
1.-The churches of this city have grasp
ed upon that idea, and it is pleasing to
note that every effort is being bent to in
still into the hearts Of young men the
strength of moral chacacter. Sunday aft
ernoons our theaters are being filled with
young men. who hear the word of God
from lips of distinguished men in the ma
TONS political and religious life. The
churches are holding out this grand op-
portunity to young men. and calling upon
men like President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan-inen who have the courage of
their religious convictions-to address the
youth of the nation on subjects that will
inspire love of all that Is good.
In Charge of Work.
Rabbi Louis Stern opened the services
with prayer. Mrs. Adolph Kahn, presf-
dent of the alliance. presided at the serv-
ices. Mrs. Joseph Abel. chairman Of the
committee in charge of the house, told
OF the work of the alliance and of the
objects of the new Alliance House.
The women in charge of the work are
Mrs. Abel (chairman). Miss Laura Adler,
Miss Grace Rice. Miss Verbena Adler,
Miss Rita Nusbaum. Miss Leah Herman.
Miss Regina Enrich and Miss Muriel
Rapport.