A merica 5cwisk Periodical Cater CLIPTON AVINU1 CINCINNATI 10, OHIO At Per (Cr apywrIght, 1921. riun ,:;11;1 1 WOODIVARD AVE. Sunday Lecture on "Upstream:" By Chas. H. Jewish.) wish the many thousands of readers of Random Thoughts want to and in Europe • very happy New Year. A great country in this helpful suggestions and • sympathetic interest, have thieligh me feel that these more or lees intimate weekly conversations ms a e sided, of course) have struck ■ responsive chord, and are of f o ps t least, in stimulating discussion on subjects of Jewish a some value. Nothing affords me such complete satisfaction ss the appre- interest. ciation thrt comes to me from the very small communities comprisi ng sur coney lenience. only • handful of families. And I want to ase ip that I appreciate the brickbats as much as I do the all ray rr .ders When some fellow kicks me I know he is alive and he bouquets. recognizes likewise that I, too, am alive. That niches it interesting. liy special request Rabbi Franklin will devote his discourse next Sunday morning to a discussion of Ludwig Lewisohn's book, "Up Stream." Spe- cial interest attaches to this man and his book because of his approaching visit to Detroit. The Sabbath ser- mon this week will also be preached by Rabbi Franklin. I intend to set aide one week during the coming year when I shall tura over this column to my readers. They will be privileged to send is their Random Thoughts on any subject that may prove of interest The only ones who will be barred from entering will so the public. be those chaps who are allotted four minutes for • few remarks at gathering and talk for an hour. In other words, fellow jour. say mints, "make it snappy." If anyone has something on his mind he is privileged to unload it right now. His paragraph will be filed and held veil "Readers' Week." I am prepared for the worst. Let me hear from you. otice where Heard is supposed to be behind Ford in his presi- I n dential ambitions. I don't believe it. Hearst his too much sense to tie himself to • sure loser and to help foist on the American people an erratic mind. It would be • red menace to the welfare of this nation and to the world at large to have a man with the t of mind of Henry Ford in the White House. It is too bad that • lot of "plug. gers" and ''boosters" for Ford are permitting themselves to be blinded by Ford's millions, and doing that which is an insult to the intelligence of the nation. We want no fan•tics, no breer of hates as the head ation. And this is 100 per cent Amerric•nism. of this n Pi tt sburgh, ben of att i I am asked to give some data on "Rabb" e ndin g • reurne R d from who, a ccording to • daily paper, recentl Y Jewish conference in the South. The "Rabbi" Ruben referred to is presumably the R d Maurice Ruben, formerly an Orthodox Jew, Inter • liberal Jew, then finally no Jew at all, and last becoming a He. brewth a i aa i•n missionary. I really don't know the results of Rev. Reuben's efforts to convert Jews to Christianity. I never took much stock in this misguided missionary business. I suppose Mr. Ruben is quite in earnest and fully convinced of the justice and correctness of his position, but I am quite sure that Mr. Ruben will take no offense when I say to him that I am from Missouri when it comes to convert- ing Jews to become real Christians. What I would do with all these Hebrew-Christian missionaries would be to use them to convert Gen- tile. to Christianity. When that is finally accomplished, then it will be plenty of time to bother over the lost Jewish souls. If my cor- respondent wants to know more of Rev. Ruben, I am sure he will be delighted to furnish all the information if • letter is sent to him. At last! A Jewish army is reported to have been formed in South- e rn Russia to the number of 500,000 strong, the first to be created since Biblical days. This army is an army of defense against a con. tinuation of the massacres that have made Jewish life in Russia • hideous nightmare. It is • well equipped army •nd its influence is already beginning to be felt in Russia. "One leader said to me that under the Czar's regime the Jews submitted (to oppression) and had only one method of retaliation, namely, calling upon America and other just peo- ples to protest. All invasions of Russia by anti-Soviet forces were accompanied by appalling massacres. There is not it single Jew alive today who has not l u st from two to 20 rela- tives. Now it is different. We have decided that heaven helps those who help themselves, no everybody, sometimes even the women, have taken arms, with which the country is filled, and is ready to fight until death rather than go through another massacre without lifting a hand." The whole world of right minded people will applaud this bold step on the part of the Jews to protect themselves against being butchered like • flock of sheep. It is interesting to note that the Soviet government is not pleased with this Jewish Army for Defense. New York City wants to be 100 per cent English-speaking, hence the attempt on the part of the Allied Patriotic Societies to force en ordinance through the Board of Aldermen to prohibit speaking in public squares and streets in any language but English. The trouble with this is that in New York even the natives, particularly the mem- bers of Tammany Mil, speak such • peculiar English that no good purpose would be served by prohibiting public speaking in other un- understandable languages. The handful of foreign speaking persons in New York breathed • sigh of relief when the measure was defeated. I understand that there is to be an American Jewish exodus to Palestine next year — some 50 or 100 American Jews to go over wtih a certain amount of cash with them. Maybe my informant is incor- rect, but I am under the impression that each is to take $10,000 for some specific purpose. But I think that the residence there is not intended to he permanent. I am really glad to one the olive branch being extended between the Brandeis and the Weismann groups in this country. This may lead to • broader platform for Palestine, which eventuall y may lead to • wider interest in the movement in this country. 11 with the prominence of the Jews in the theatrical imp profession by meeting the other day three well known Jews interested in the same play. Max M•rcin, whose "Eyes of Youth" is • pleasant memor y , is the producer; Aaron Hoffman, who wrote "Welcome Stranger," the play that was looked upon apro-Jewish propaganda, is the author of this new play, and George Sidney, who was the Jew ish stranger" in "Welcome Stranger," is the star. The name of the play is "Give and Take" and it is • satirical, at times bordering en the farcical, di.cusBion of the capital and labor question. If any it's well of my readers see it advertised in their city, go to see it — written, well staged and well acted. This letter is before me: - Dear Mr. Joseph:—Now that a New Year is at hand. I h a very good resolution for you to make would be: 'I shall stop knocking my own people.' "(Signed) A WELL. WISHER." this y ou are Thank you, well wisher, thank you. But I wonder whom wishin g well, You surely cannot wish the Jewish people well if you imagine that Jewish undesirables should be criticised only by our Christian friends. Th "Well Wisher" represents • considerable element of Jews who sal: "Oh, what's the use of criticizing the Jews and playing into the hands of the anti-Semites; we have enough knocking from the out- us sub without having more of it from the inside." That is • dangero position for us to take. Unfortunately those who make such state- !tents d o not know that the charge frequently made •g•inst the Jew s that he refuses to ever see anything wrong with any Jew; at least he will not admit it. On the contrary, they "mime that every time • Jew is criticized that he doesn't deserve the criticism and the one mak- ing the criticism is anti-Semitic. ■ h think the best thing to do is to recognize that we have evil forces wi t hi n our to show the world tht we are as relentless own ranks semi • our antagonism to undesirables among our own people as our neigh. *" or , The other day Rev. John Straton called upon the Christians to clea n their own doorsteps before trying to clean somebody else's. rhe Jew. need to clean up, too. I am sorry that I cannot meet "Well Vi ' t h't's" New Year wish — I shall have to do what Abe Lincoln did retarding slave owning—every time I can hit that thing I em going lode it--and "that thing" in my ease happens to be those undesirable things practiced by ■ minority of the Jews which bring odium upon the nam e and place us in • false light before the world. If "Jew" — owe who don't do decent things would resolve to do things decently, what a wonderful resolution that would be for the year 1923! Don't lou think so, Well Wisher? 1 The most thorough investigation should be instituted not alone by the J,„; synagogue in Boston that is accused of giving t h o u o sands sands of of graft to members of the Boston City Council to influence votes in the porch"e of the synagogue by the city, but the en• lire Jewish community should busy themselves with the investigation. We cannot afford to have such • stigma placed upon • Jewish congre- gation. And there should be no whitewashing; if the officers of this "sltreg•tio s are guilty, they should be exposed and receive the fullest punishment. Furthermore, their punishment should not be limited merely to that prescribed by the state, but all self.respecting Jews should ntment of such reprehensible conduct by ..i. . 1 di. ndic tat e e resentment them. (4`)/-, rIP By All Means Attend This 11.: 1 Men's Club to Hear Lewisohn: On Monday evening, Jan. 15, Lud- wig Lewisohn will be the guest of honor at a dinner meeting of the Men's Temple Club. The subject of his address will be "America and the New Nationalism." No member can afford to miss this meeting. Gym Opens: On Monday evening, Jan. 8, regu- lar gymnasium classes under com- petent leadership will begin their work. A schedule of classes for men, women and children has been ar- ranged and enrollment will be started at once. The gymnasium promises to be one of the very popular activities of the social center. Get into it at the start. The January Coat Event continues all this week with extraordinarily fine garments put in from higher-priced stocks Confirmation Close: The confirmation class has been or- ganized and meets each Tuesday af- ternoon at 4:15. Pupils desiring to enter this class must enroll not later than Tuesday of the coming week. ;.' Arts Society: This society has three one-act plays in rehearsal. These will shortly be presented to members at an evening entertainment. It is hoped that all who are interested in dramatic art will join this organization without de- lay. Fine Coats, Including Models of Bolivia, Avalon, Normandy, Delysia, Suedine and Silk Plush Fur-Trimmed With Manchurian Wolf, Fitch, Caracul and Beaverette nY Informal Evenings in Men's Club Room: Ilere is something new for the members of Men's Temple Club. It should prove one of the most enjoy- able features of the club's most ex- ' cellent program. A series of infor- mal evenings will be inaugurated in the club's parlors on Wednesday, Jan. 10. On that evening the club's quar- ters will be dedicated and an infor- mal discussion will be held, led by Hon. Alfred J. Murphy. On subse- quent dates, other speakers will be present and the discussions will be as delightfully informal as the home- likeatmosphere of • the parlors can make them. The members of the club will do well to mark Jan. 10 on their calendar. Sisterhood Meeting: The correspondent of the New York Times writes: b PAGE FIVE ICLL temple Sell El Notes 011 81, 01f91- 1T5 0. 1AS. -H-. JOS EP1÷ - = i;fr msia(i1R0,1 Attention is once more called to the taxi that Dr. Wooley of the Mer- rill-Palmer School will address the members of the Sisterhood next Mon- day afternoon, Jan. 8. There should be a very large attendance to hear this woman, who is an authority upon the subject on which she will speak. Women Who were here yesterday and bought these coats at $20. went out with smiles. The sale still goes forward, with large additions of new coats put in to keep assortments at Frank & Seder—Fifth Floor high pitch. Come today and get one. 221 Women's Winter Suits, $8 & $17 Closing Out 670 Dresses, $12.75 As we have no suits on our fifth floor for less than $25, it can readily be seen that these values are remarkable. The suits are fur-trimmed or plain. 92 Velvet Dresses 184 Poiret Twill Dresses 76 Tricotine Dresses 47 Jersey Wool Dresses 110 Canton Crepe Dresses 41 Matelasse and Silk Dresses 84 Crepe de Chine Dresses 36 Taffeta and Lace Dresses NOTICE TO LARGE WOMEN: 35 Suits in Sizes 42 to 52 Will Be Disposed of at $25 Each. (Fifth Floor) (Fourth Floor) Chanukah Play to Be Repeated: Charge Accounts Invited. Do not forget that the beautiful Chanukah fantasy recently given by 100 pupils of the School of Religion will be repeated on Sunday after- noon, Jan. 7, for the benefit of those parents who could not be admitted to the auditorium when first it was given. .111-11111•1 r?roriarst Additional Dancing Classes: Attention is called to the fact that the scbodule for dancing classes has been revised owing to the very large number of enrollments. It will be noted that instead of two classes on Saturday afternoon, there will be four. In addition, two Wednesday classes have been added, one for esthetic dancing for children of 12 years of age and over, and the other for adults and adolescents. The com- plete schedule, which, however, is not final, is printed herewith: Saturday Afternoon—From 2 to 3 p. m., ballroom dancing for children 12 years of age and under; from 3 to 4 p. m., esthetic dancing for children 7 years of age and under; from 4 to 5 p. m., esthetic dancing for children from 7 to 12 years of age; from 5 to 6 p. m., toe dancing for children of all ages. Wednesday Afternoon—Front 4:30 to 5:30 p. m., esthetic dancing for children 12 years of age and over; from 7 to 8 p. m., ballroom dancing for adults and grown up children. .1Flitit Nuirs Rabbi I. L. Bril was the speaker at an enthusiastic meeting of the Flint Zionist district on Tuesday evening a the Jewish Community Center. More than 500 attended and many enlisted for Zionist work of the district. J. Safer, president of the district, acted as chairman. Mrs. Harry Weingarden sang several solos and Miss Katheryn Londe recited a Zionist selection. Refreshments were served. Officers of the Flint district are: J. Safer, president; Morris Weiss, vice-president; Sam Wein- stein, treasurer, and Mrs. Louis Lob- ster, secretary. P. Slomovitz of Detroit spoke at the Friday evening service in the ab- sence of Rabbi Bril, who spoke the same evening at the Shaarey Zedek in Detroit. Mr. Slomovitz referred to the historic happenings of the day, with the Gentile nations watching the developments in Palestine, and de- clared that the success of the Pales- tine work depends on the amount of educational a c t i v i ties conducted among the young. Ile urged a more unified Jewish youth movement and particularly advocated the strength- ening of Young Judaea work. Israel Solomon conducted the services. Mm. Harry Weingarden is leader of the choir. Y. We H. A. NOTES Decorative Arts Class : "Y" members who registered for the second course in decorative art are asked to bring frames and ma- terial for the making of silk lamp shades. The course will begin on Monday evening, Jan. 8, at 7 o'clock. 7,000 LEAVE CONSTANTINOPLE LONDON-1J. T. A.—Seven thou- sand Jews have, within the last three months, fled from Constantinople ow- ing to the uncertain political condi- tions, according to reports which have reached London. To accept excuse shows a good din- position.—The Talmud. --- BALCH SCHOOL SWIMMING ROSENBERG TO ADDRESS POOL OPENED TO PUBLIC Y. P. A. THIS WEDNESDAY Louis James Rosenberg will ad- dress the meeting of the Young Peo- ple's Auxiliary of the Shaarey Zedek on Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, on "Benjamin Disraeli, pro and con." Mr. Rosenberg's activities of many yearg in the diplomatic service and 'n the Michigan Authors' Association, of which he is a past president, makes him speak with authority on this sub- ject. The entertainment of the even- ing will include recitations by Sarah E. Levin. SEPARATE SCHOOL PANEL HOPE OF MONTREAL JEWS MONTREAL. — (J. C. IL) — The present agreement between Jews and Protestants of Montreal permitting Jewish children to he taught at Protestant schools in return for the payment of school taxes to the Pro- testant Board of School Commission- ers, has been extended for a further period of a year and a half. This, it is hoped, will enable the Jews to ar- range in time for a separate Jewish panel with Jewish schools througout the Province of Qubeec. This exten- sion, regarded by Jews as a notable achievement, was obtained through the efforts of a delegation sent by the Montreal Jewish Community Council to Quebec to fight the bill introduced by the Protestant board to break the contract between Jews and Protestants and divert the Jew- ish school taxes to a neutral panel, presumably the government, the lat- ter paying $60 to the Protestant board for every Jewish child taught in their schools. The deputation which went to Que- bec cons'sted of two representatives each of Jewish labor, the congrega- tions, of the fraternal and other so- cieties. Representatives of the Re- form Jews did not join this deputa- tion, having supported the rotestant proposal, to the despair and indigna- tion of the rest of Montreal Jewry. The Protestant bill was said to have sought to prevent the formation of a Jewish school panel and, simul- taneously, no weaken the position of the Jews in the schools that the de- mand for representation on the Pro- testant School Board would be aban- doned. This would have meant that 14,000 Jewish children attending the Protestant schools would be brought up in the Protestant spirit with no one in a position to utter a protest. The Catholics, hoping that the en- forcement of this ruling in the Pro- testant schools would throw the Jew- ish children into their arms, also fa- vored this bill. The fight waged by the majority of the Jewish population here against the Protestants in Provincial Legis- lature was thought to be in vain, as all forces appeared to be arraigned against them. It was due in a large measure to the fact that the Premier of Quebec strongly supported the Jewish demands the Jews were able to frustrate the Protestant scheme. The Balch School swimming pool has just been opened to the public by the Department of Recreation. Classes for men and women are now being formed. Gymnasium classes are also still open for registration for men and women. The swimming pool schedule is as follows: Mor.day—Men, 6 to 8 p. m. Tuesday—Boy Scouts, 6 to 7 p. m. Wednesday—Women, 6 to 10. Thursday—Women, 7 to 8; men, 9 to 10. Friday—Men, 6 to 8; women, 8 to 9. WEBSTER DEBATERS TO HOLD MODEL MEETING These classes are in charge of com- petent instructors. Special attention is given to beginneta in the 7 to B o'clock classes. A special class in hand work meets every Monday even- ing from 7 to 9:30 in the women's club room. All kinds of embroidery and the art of simple dressmaking is taught. Business girls' practice basketball every Monday evening from 7 to 9 and the women's gym class meets Wednesday from 8 to 9 p. The second annual model meeting of the Webster Debating Club of Central High School will be held on Saturday evening, Jan. 6, at 7 o'clock, in the school auditorium. The ques- tion that will be debated during the meeting will be "Resolved, that the United States cancel the Allied war debts." Louis Cohane and Charles D. Cameron will be two of the judges. The meeting will be followed by dancing in the girls' gymnasium. The general public is invited. El11111111111111111 11111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1i1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11111 1111111111111111111111R GGGGGG0 CH100041-004100 00-0-0CtallsaC40 110 tin 0 Chtlt Pre-Inventory Sale of 8,000 Pairs of High-Grade Footwear Now Running! EN'S, Women's, Chil- dren', Boys' and Little Gents' Shoes of every a desirable type. Strictly this season's merchandise. Prices greatly reduced in all departments. 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