ta""r•
111
-11 —S1-14"----

PAGE TWO

OBITUARY

--AS ONE \VOMAN
TO ANOTHER- -

kr Ann Tweed

'Owe was a dating mom suite at the
Detroit Furniture Shops that I'd don,
everything except wail a letter to Santa
Claus to possess. !et me tell you about
it. It has thatpriceless requisite
Dignity. And the longer one dines On
• generale furniture the more one rcalires
that one simply mutt have solid, lignified
pieces in the dining roan. In fact, Jack
says it took him yews to reason out that
the real cause of tea rooms making such
awfully thin sandwiches was because the
table simply couldn't support any heavier
load. Ile says the high peaks of civiliza-
tion are always shown by the state in

which people dine.

Consider the Romans! How they
lolled in barbaric laziness at their tables--
they were half way down before they fell.
So, you see I have quite a mediaeval

respect for dignity. Anil the Romans to
one side, it dignified dining suite dor,
teach Junior not to splash hts bread and
milk about. 'the particular suite I
wanted was beautifully carved of walnut
and gum. It has eight pieces, including
extra leaves for entertaining and an as-
bestos table pad to protect the wool from
stains. It was probably the most sensible
purchase I've made in years.

I'm keeping the price a secret, for I
think somebody made n mistake. jack
said the price tag thrilled him like
wire, "It's a boy.' But, my dears, there
Are other suites just as reasonable up to

The Dining Room

Should Reflect the Hos•
pitality of the Home

Cabinet making as a fine art has
reached a very high point in the
dining room furniture displayed in
our galleries. All of the sixty
suites on display are graceful in
line, faithful in tradition, and true
to utility. And the price range of
$195 to $4400 makes available, to
every type of buyer, a wide selec-
tion in dining room furniture of
enduring value and charm.

On purchases from $50 to $T000, one third down,
twelve months on balance. From Si000 up, one
fourth down, fifteen months to pay balance.

f4400.

Now, I know the usual thing to do with
Juth a price would be to rush you gently
past it. Or I might talk about it in words
of three syllables, but as one girl scout to
another, $4400 hardly seemed enough.
No, it is not an antique museum piece,
but some day it may he and here's why.

etroitiumitunOops

WARREN AT RIOPELLE

Personally, I'm in favor of beginning
one's own antiques. You know every
antique was once new. SO= of them
still are, fur that matter. But think how
proud ynur great-great-grandson would
be to point out to his fraternity brothers
that his lathe, had his oatmeal served in
such palatial surnnalings. Ile might
make the football team on the strength
of that one statement!

•

• •

S P,E C I A I. S

Luxuriously upholstered arm chairs,
made in England, of gorgeously figured
chintzes and red morocco—leather as
soft and pliable as silk, 1140 to $450.

Chaise lounges, $(i5 to $300.

Lamps of all types, $25 to $300.

Marble top coffee tables, solid walnut
or wrought iron bases. Si to $165.

Odd dressers from ilitcontinued Berkey

& Gay suites, $48 to $9;.

Telephone Melrose 3454 and •
car will be sent to call for you.
Acceptance of this suggestion does
not obligate you to purchase.

At once the crowd surged abut, in-
dignant that this poor woman had
dared to disturb the triumphant
march. But Akiba, raising h.. voice
By Victor Reichert.
high above the tumult of voices, ., iout-
ed:
Jerusalem bustled with excitement.
"Stay, my dear pupils! Li t her
Jewish mothers busied themselves in alone. This woman is no beggar, nor
their households, making things tidy is she insane. She is my own dear
and neat. The children were carefully Rachel, my devoted wife. For what
bathed and washed and were dressed I am, and for what we are, t, this
in the Sabbath finery. The maidens noble woman the thanks are due. It
were gaily ornamented with jewels. is now twelve years since I have seen
All morning they had been busy pick- my dear wife," he said, half address-
ing orange blossoms and myrtles on ing Rachel whom he had clasped ti hi s
the hillsides of Zion. From the houses side. "And it is some twenty four
hung banners and greetings of wel- years that I have been absent from
come. The streets were alive with this faithful woman.
men and women, boys and girls, all
"I was born of a poor family. My
hastening toward the western gate.
father was a shepherd in Lydda and
The great Rabbi, Akiba ben Joseph, when I was still a young man, I left
was returning from the academy of my father's house and came tu Jeru-
his native town at Lydda, and all Je- salem. I found employment with
rusalem was eager to do him honor. Kalba Sabu'a, the wealthy Jerii,411.m.
His fame had spread far and wide. ite. I tended his flocks. Day by day,
When fathers wished to admonish I would sit on the hills about thin n o.
ALEX. H. LEVY
their sons they did -so in the name of ble city, watching my sheep, and per-
buried from Temple Beth El on Mon- Akiba. Ile was quoted in the Tem- chance reading, beneath the shale of
day afternoon with interment at ple, in the schools, in the home. When a tree. And one fair day came Rachel,
Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Levy was it was Akiba's opinion that a Jew then a maiden and very fair to look
born in Indianapolis on March 29, should do this or that, it was deemed upon. We became friends. Soon we
1871, and came to Detroit 12 years sufficient authority for having it done. no longer were merely friends. We
On both sides of the road leading had fallen deeply in love with each
ago from Parkersberg,, W. Va., hav-
ing lived prior to that in Iowa and to Jerusalem the people crowded. Lit- other. But I was a poor shepherd and
at Zanesville, Ohio. He was for a tle tots clung 'round their parents' Rashid was a rich heiress. Who was I
number of years connected with the necks, the better to see the great schol- that I should dare to think of marry.
J. S. Van Alstyne Printing Company ar. The Eastern sun shone fiercely on ing Rachel? But this dear girl, whom
ad was a member of Detroit Adcraft the smooth white road. Would he nev- you now see by my side, cared not for
er come? The crowd was impatient. my lack of wealth.
Club.
Mr Levy is survived by his widow It swayed restlessly. But there was
" 'Akiba,' she said, 'Akiba,' if you
and two suns, Robert and Arthur one person in that vast throng of rich will but study the law and become a
and
poor
who
was
content
to
wait.
Rabbi, I will gladly renounce my
Levy; Mrs. J. II. Goldman of Bay
City, Mrs. Max Schwartz of Roches- She was a woman. Her dress was of father's house and his inheritance,
i ter and Edward and George Levy of cheap material, although spotlessly What care I for wealth if you, my hus-
clean. Her dark-brown eyes were ra- band, become a great teacher?' And
1New York.
diant with joy.
so at last I yielded to her entreaties,
At length, in the distance, could be although I had always scorned wis.
MRS. LIBBIE KAPLAN
seen the advance file of disciples, loin and had been called by the teach-
rs.
Libble
Kaplan,
68
years
of
M
marching up the road. They came ers in Lydda an 'am haaretz' (igno-
age, died on Oct.'30 after a long ill-
ramus).
Iness. She was a resident of Detroit nearer. The crowd cheered wildly.
"flail, Akiba! Welcome Renowned
"Her father, Kalba Sabu'a, drove
Master and Teacher! Hail! Akiba ben her from his house. For years she
Joseph!"
lived in a hovel with me, raising up
Directly preceded by his favorite sons and daughters in piety, hut in
disciples, Rabbis Meir, Judah ben Ilai, dire poverty also. Many was the time
and Nehemiah, walked Akiba himself. that we had scarcely enough straw for
Ile was tall and erect. His face was our beds. It was 'bread with salt for
swarthy, tanned by exposure to the
a
sun. As he passed along the road. hunger, water for thirst, and her
bed.'
people by the admiring populance of l'ard
f"T
bee
I
studied
at
Lydda.
w
"Meanhil
Jerusalem, he bowed graciously and Twelve years passed. It was .
modestly.
me to return to my family. I wile nose
of my
Suddenly from the roadside a w om-
an ran from the shouting throng to- home, my hut. It was evening. Er e
ward Akiba. She was poorly clad and
a rabbi. I I put
came
door
y entering,
my to
ear the
to the
door. A
haggard from want and privation.
neighbor was visiting. As I listened,
.
r " Akiba, my Akiba," she cried Jo c - I could hear my wife being blamed
I turns "praise be to God thou has re - for having such a selfish husband that
Id."
he would remain away from his fam-
But ere the woman could reach the
guished rabbi, his disciples ily for twelve years. And then, God
distin
" said be praised for having given me this
y:
seized her.
woman of valor, I heard Rachel sa
"The woman must be mad!
(Continued next week.)
Rabbi Mein

=
.S-. " .

MRS. LIBBIE KAPLAN

Those driving will not find parking re-

strictions. Park at the door—no charge.

Open Daily from 8:30 to 5:30 o'clock.

WHERE GOOD

PULHITURE

11e of

(low greatly you would
gladden the family with
this splendid instrument
for Christmas—or right

1101e.

IS

worth and un-
surpansed

The Premier

Little Grand Piano

S

$625

Glad to arrange con-
venient monthly
payments.

Liberal allowance
on other
instrument.

S

THIS is the instrument through
I which so many homes have come
to know the musical joy; the pride of
possession, realized in greatest degree
only through ownership of a Grand of
superior worth.

Its beautiful tone, its graceful lines; the
excellence of workmanship apparent in
eyery detail of its construction--coupled
with its very moderate price have made it
wonderfully popular.
We are sure you will find it of real in-
terest and value to see the PREMIER.

Grinnell Bros

Also Exclusive STEINWAY Representatives.

Headquarters, 1515 - 21 WOODWARD AVE.

Catalog sent you on request.

Inspections and
Make Ajax Trouble - Free
Motor Car.

System of

Teats

,

111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111in

AFTER THE SHOW

- The Oriental"

for 35 years. Rabbi E. Aishiskin and
Joseph Eisenman officiated at the
funeral. She is survived by her hus-
band, David Kaplan; three sons, Is-
rael, Benjamin and Isadore of Loui-
EXPENSIVE
ville; four daughters, Mrs. Max Snitz,
NOT
Mrs. Harry Fineberg, Mrs. David B.
Brown, Mrs. David Eisenberg; 19
Has grandchildren and three great-grand-
"The Student Prince"
children. She and her husband would
Played Eight Weeks at the
have celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary shortly.
Shubert - Lafayette.
Mrs. Kaplan will long be remem-
bered for her charitable work in the
It is now nearly eight weeks since city, her untiring efforts during the
the first performance of "The Stu- world war and her willingness to as-
dent Prince,' the big Shubert operet- sist in every worthy enterprise.
ta, wan first produced at the Shubert-
Lafayette. The piece has now sur- HOLD LINEN BENEFIT
passed all previous records achieved
FOR OLD FOLKS HOME
by other musical plays or musical
comedies in this city, and the end Is
The Northwestern Branch of the
not yet. This engagement, coming
as it did direct from Broadway to De- Jewish Old Folks Home, 318 Edmund
troit, is of state-wide interest because place has issued invitations to a card
party and linen shower which will be
of the announcement by the Messrs.
held at the Statler Betel on Tuesday
Shubert that it will not be extended
afternoon, Nov. 24, from 2 to 4
outside this city. Another "Student
The admission fee is any of
Prince" organization, of equal artis- o'clock.
the following linens suitable for use
tic and numerical strength, is now In
in the home: Rippellette bedspreads,
its tenth consecutive week in Chi-
single size; pillow cases, 45 inches
cago, while the New York organiza- by 36; sheets, single size; table clothe,
tion is approaching a year's run
4 5-5 , 3% or 3 yards long. For the
there.,
convenience of the patrons, an assort-
The cast of principals is in every
way adequate, Leonard Ceiley, tenor; ment of the linens will be on sale at
Madeleine Collins, soprano, and the door the day of the party and will
Mrs.
wholesale prices.
George Morgan, baritone, each being' be offered at
the possessor of a rarely beautiful A. I.aBret and Mrs. Samuel Singer
are
in
charge.
The
home
is
badly
in
voice, and they comprise a trinity of
need of new linens and the auxiliary
artists not often excelled on th e
has chosen this method of replenish-
grand opera stage.

ing

True to riatir

1P

OLIITET

THE MARTYR RABBI

0111111111111111111111111111111111111M111

blocks north.

noted grand is
only

Ailbrereo

AKIBA BEN JOSEPH

If you come by Street car, take b ant
Crosstown to Riopelle, then walk two

Jur price for this

Ole

ALEX. H. LEVY
Alex II. Levy of 1785 Seward ave-
nue died on Friday morning, Oct. 30,
after an illness of a month. Ile was

stores. .

The next regular meeting will be
held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at o'clock
at the home of Mrs. Harry Ginsburg,
2965 Cortland avenue.

"

219 MICHIGAN AVENUE

For the Most Delicious Chop
Sues, or Chow Mein.

.

DANCE

To the Rhythmic TIM* o
Bert Milan and His Band.

41444,

Situated Directly Opposite
Book•Cadillac Hotel. '

NO COVER CHARGE

Safety Deposit Boxes-
-Yearly

and short time rates

From the

President's

Desk

Talk
No. 245

au- Staging Series of Sunday Night

The average owner of a good
oncerts at Orches-
tomobile whose car, entirely free
Radio
t ra C Hall on WJR.
from trouble, glides smoothly over
the highways, month in and month
The Jewett Radio , Broadcasting
out, marvels at its unfailing depend-
ability, unaware, perhaps, of the Station, WJR, staged the first of a
elaborate and painstaking system em- series of Sunday night concerts at
ployed by the manufacturer to insure Orchestra Hall on Oct. 25, marking
form of popular
that character of performance. In the beginning of a

no other industry is inspection more entertainment that may, in time,
rigid or are safeguards more firmly prove to be one of the most enjoy-
adhered to. • able and profitable events in De-
"No other factor in our entire pro.. troit's civic as well as musical activi-
the season advances and the i
gram of manufacture is a more vital ties. As
part of the production program than officials of WJR expand their plans,
our system of inspections and tests," . there is every reason to believe that
says D. M. Averill, vice-president and Orchestra Hall will be crowded every
general manager of the Ajax Motors Sunday night by an audience keenly
Company. "It is only by constant, eager to enjoy this latest musical
insistent and repeated testing that a novelty.
In substance these concerts are a
manufacturer is in a position to know
definitely, before a motor car is higher type of veritable musical
shipped, that its performance in the vaudeville. At the first concert in-
terest and applause centered in the
hands of the ultimate owner will be l
entirely satisfactory. Reports re- acts provided by a group of Ha-
ceived by us from Ajax owners, waiians, by several sets of singers
many of whom have driven their and instrumentalists who regaled the
car thousands of miles, show plainly audience with the very latest popular
that the character of performance ballads and jazz numbers; by more
fully justifies our policy of rigid in- serious numbers expertly rendered by
a band and miniature orchestra from
spections and testa"
Book-Cadillac Hotel;
Visitors at the Ajax factory fre— the units of the
quently express amazement at the recitations, quartets and divers solos.
lengths to which the company has If those in charge of the program
gone to assure perfect workmanship were at all alert to the response of
and materials. This work begins with , the audience, they surely must have
the raw materials, which are not un- come to some very definite conclu.
loaded from the freight can until sions which should serve them as
definite tests have shown that they guides for all future events.
measure up to specifications and re-
GOLF
quirements in every particular.
Some men play golf because they
more beautiful MI have too much to do, some women

=

The man with a bank account
never has to take "anything that is
offered"—he can afford to do his
own choosing—he can always bet-
ter his condition.

—item bop a'f

Detroit Clearing House Assn.
anJ Federal Reserve System

IRS

STATE BANK

OF DETROIT
FOUNDED IN THE YEAR 1853