The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-01
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py the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu- Fl on Wednesday evening in honor of pr and Mrs. Morris Newfield was a brilliant and enjoyable affair.
 
 l It's easy to make the nreIin,inarv ar. i""selhehts for reception. Beautiful rooms may be opened, decorations may ! pc Tn profusion, viands may flow freely, 'aDies may groan under good things, the company may be distinguished, and vet 1 the occasion may be stiff and bore.
 
 AS matter of fact, it's real social least to give a large reception in a club ana make it homeltke, and yet this was accomplished by the committee in charge | or the arrangements, for they had done their work so thoroughly that everything went off as smoothly and informally as II the social function had taken place in a private residence.
 U was a gracious and thoughtful act on the part of the congregation of Tenn pie Emanu-El to celebrate the twenty- nth anniversary of the services of pr. Newfield as rabbi. Now a quarter of a century is a big slice out of the life of any one and to have spent it as the pastor of one flock was worth being made much of in order to show the love of people flor their pastor.
 
 Now, l am not an expert in Jewish re- ligious terninofogy as is my good friend, Rabbi Henry M. Edmonds, for he har had several years of close contact with the fathers of Israel and has at his com mand the right words, and consequently 1 may get the appellations of rabbi and pastor considerably mixed up, but any one at the reception will excuse me, for it was hard to tell Jew from Gentle, as kindly expressions were flowing freely from ore to the other.
 M. V. Joseph, one of Birmingham 3 most useful citizens, a man of infinite tact and unusual modesty, presided when number of distinguished guests were invited to seats in the south end of the ballroom. while others found places on either side or stood near the entrance. There was no programme, but it didn't take long for Chairman Joseph to get matters in hand and by calling on those present soon had the audience on tip-toe to hear the different ones called out to offer their felcitations to the beloved rabbi and ms charming wife.
 
 Dr: J. H. Phillips was the first to speak and he was unusually felicitous in his remarks. He had the advantage of most of the others, for he had been intima. sly associated with Dr. 'Newfieid for twelcy- five years and Mrs Newfield had grad uated under him. He was, therefore, able to give to his talk personal touch which was pleasing to the crowd and gratifying to those in whose honor he was speaking.
 It was most appropriate that Rabbi Jacob Mendelsohn would have a word to say, for he it was who spoke glowing ly of the ideals which a congregation had for the teacher who was called to be the guide and mentor of his people He drew fine picture of the man fitted for such a task and with fervor and eloquence, pointing to Dr. Newfieltl, said that he was such man.
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 Then came the inimitable <Dr. J. A. Bryan, pastor at large for greater Bir- mingham, whose loving heart embraces every mar, woman and child in the city. He greatly amused his hearers by stating that he had lived in this community for thirtyfour years and it was the first time he had ever set his foot in & club. q said that if belonged to the Phoenix Club I would make a motion to elect him an honorary member) He always over- flows with love and he warmed the hearts of every one present
 Then came Simon Klotz, to whom be- longs the honor of being one of the most beloved men in the congregation. and he spoke simply. but with power of some of the things which were dear 10 the members of Temple Bmanu-El. It's a great relief to hear business man get up and say~what he has to say without too much pcrlminaries and then sit down. The trouble with the profession als is it takes them too long to get started and then they are slow in quit ting,
 Rabbi Henry M Edmonds was at his best, and that is saying enough, for I have heard him on many platforms. Tn his pulpit and at after dinner affairs, and have neer yet known him to make dub. Every shot goes off with bang and hits the bulls eye. He was in a position to speak feelingly of his appreciation of the kindliness and hospitality of Temple Emanu-El He said he had been invited to use it fo brief while and had held on for five years, which was sufficient evidence that he liked the building and the congregation. His references to pr. and Mrs. Newfield were tender and discriminating. Mrs. Avery Joseph. president of the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El. made q happy hut brief response when called upon by Chairman Joseph. pr. George Eaves. with gratitude. spoke of the help that Dr. Newfield had been to him in his work, and thanked the congregation for their gifts to the Anti-Tuberculosis Asso- citation. Dr. T. D. Park told of years of intimacy in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Newfield as their family physician. pr. sC B.. Glenn briefly paid his mead of praise to the distinguished couple.
 
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