Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
SUCCESSFUL CONCERT FOR
JEWISH WAR SUFFERERS
Big Crowd Packs High School Audi,
forum to Enjoy interest
Ing Program.
ZIONIST CLUB IS THE HOST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ellyson Pays
Tribute to Patriotism OF Jews and
Important Part Played by Them In
This Country's History.

The Hcrzl Zionist Club gave most
interesting concert last night at the
John Marshall High School the pro-
| ceeds to be used In relieving the suf-
| fering OF the Jewsiwho have been rem
dered homeless and povcrtystricken as
u result of the world war. The audi
torium. which is one Of the largest In
the city. was practically filled.
LieutenantGov J. Taylor Ely
son. introduced by DR.. Lazarus Karp,
chairman of the meeting. welcomed the
Iionists on behalf OF the State Of Vir-
ginia. paying beautiful tribute to
the Jews as race. in which he
emphasized their patriotism and de-
votion and the important part they
have played in the history Of the United
states
1T is to help the war sufferers OF
such a people that we have met to-
night" concluded Mr.. Ellyson. II feel
1t Il great privilege to be with YOU
rejoice that we can come together to
aid and to honor people who have
always honorcd themselves on every
field OF action where unsclfsh en-
deavor and lofty purpose were needed
to alleviate human suffering or promote
the happiness Of mankind.
DIR. CALISCI MAKES
ADDRESS OF WELCOME
DR.. e. y. Calisch followed with an
address of welcome on behalf OF tho
he did not entirely sympathizc with the
zionist movement, the State OF Vir-
einta being Holy Land enough for him
and the city OF Richmond good enough
for anybody, he understood how tho
Jew and the Gentle alike could look
toward Palestine longingly and low
inGly as the land OF tender sentiment
for each But he said he could enter
heartily Into the spirit OF this occa-
sion. which was the alienation of hu-
man suffering and the restoration OF
peace and happiness.
DR.. Schmaryoh Levin. eS-member OF
the Russian Duma. was on the pro-
gram for an address on The Jewish
Question and the Present War" was
prevented by illness from being pres
cnt, but Mr.. Luis Lipsky. who filled
, MS appointment, gave a striking pic
ture OF the position OF the Jew in the
world war. He said that while Bel
GUM has suffered greatly, she will
again come into her own, but the
Jews. whose cities along the whole
Russian frontier are being laid waste
and their land desolated had nothing
TO look forward to- 4 rejuvenatcd
, Jerusalem. he said and u national life
OF their own was their only hope
DIR. FRIEDENNvALDT TELLS
OF COLONISTS' LIVES
DR.. Harry Fricdenwald. honorary
president OF the Federation OF Amer..
can Hionists. was the next speaker
with the subject. What Meaning Has
Palestine for Us" DR.. Friedcnwall has
spent some time in Palestine among the
Jewish colon!sts and handled his sub
jet in vcry interesting manner. He
said that many Jews in Europe still
long Tor their ancient home. where
there will be a living Hebrew language
and where their children may he
brought up in true Jewish atmos-
phere. surcharged with Jewish ira
dltions and the love Of national unity
~" gave an Interesting description OF
the work OF the Palcstinian coionists
The musical program was well rem
dcred. II embraced Joseph Whittemore
tenor soloist: Mrs. Clifton NJ Miller,
soprano soloist and Master Samuel
Schklar. viol!nist. The boy was only
fourteen years old, and showed marked
ability. Mrs. T.. u. lIcquembourg and
Louis We!tzel were the piano accom-
panlsts.