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New York, December 15th, 5609
It is again our pleasure to give you a report of
the Twenty-Seventh Anniversary of the Hebrew Benevolent Society, which
was celebrated on the 30th ultimo., at the Coliseum, by a public dinner
prepared by Mr. Coblentzer, under the superintendence of the dinner
committee, Messrs. George S. Mawson, Louis Lyons, Jacob Mack, and M. A.
King. The report was certainly unexceptionable in every particular, and
too much praise cannot be awarded to the above-named gentlemen for their
zeal and exertions used on the occasion, it being no easy matter to
consult the taste and comfort of the visitors, and at the same time not
to lose sight of the interest of the Society. The chair was filled by
the venerable President, M. M. Noah, Esq., in his usual able and
pleasing manner, assisted by Harris Aronson, Esq., Vice-President of the
Society. After the company had sufficiently partaken of the dainties of
the table, the Rev. A. Leo said grace. The President then proposed
several toasts, after which he made a statement of what this Society had
done for the last twelve months. The receipts were about $3000, out of
which sum, nearly $2500 was expended, and
<<523>>$500 invested in the permanent
fund. He again appealed to the members and patrons of the Society to act
with their usual liberality, remarking that now more than ever this
institution had claims upon their benevolence, owing to the unparalleled influx of
strangers into this country, in consequence of the political troubles in
Europe.
The President then introduced the Rev. Dr.
Lilienthal, who volunteered to respond to the toast of “Charity.” The
reverend gentleman made a most eloquent and heart-stirring appeal in the
German language, which called forth the spontaneous applause of the
whole company. Several excellent speeches were made by Hon. E. F. Purdy,
Surveyor of the port of New York, and Moses G. Leonard, Esq., Almshouse
Commissioner, in which some very handsome encomiums were passed on the
morality and integrity of our people.
Hy. Morange, Esq., responded to the toast of
“Education.” This gentleman, although quite young, promises to become a
bright ornament in society. His language is pure, chaste, and
unaffected, and his delivery excellent. The donations amounted to about
$1700. It was gratifying to see our Christian friends amongst the most
liberal donors. It shows clearly in what estimation our people and
institutions are held by them. Among the contributions we noticed the
amount of $100 from the Directors of the German Hebrew Benevolent
Society, and $50 from the Directors of the Bachelors’ Loan Association.
This proves at all events that notwithstanding the emulation that exists
amongst the directors of the different benevolent societies, they
cheerfully co-operate with each other mutually to assist their
respective bodies. Hoping that it may be our lot to give you a many more
good tidings from Israel,
We are, reverend sir,
Your most obedient servants,
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