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Pohl Highly Praised.
pretations and seated himself at the Elks began unpacking a large bag TAILORS OPEN NEW
head of the table not far from the
"Estherke," Grandma Libe called
SHOP ON BROADWAY
front door entrance. Before he had tenderly, "come here, daughter!"
A. Pohl, proprietor of l'ohl's
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time to adjust his glasses and segre-
Solomon Bros., the well-known tai- recalling the medieval Palestine pil- taurant, 8539 Twelfth street, ha:
"What is it, grandma."
gate the small change he had pre-
"I want you to start cutting the lors who have been located in the grimage adventures were described cently received much praise for
pared the day before, the beggars cake."
Broadway Peninsular Building for by four Jewish immigrants from manner in which he handles I
began to invade the house.
"Why me," Estherke came over,
Soviet Russia who arrived here via parties and other social affairs.
They came singly, in couples and surprised at the honor conferred on
Bagdad. The four are members of restaurant, which is considered
in whole groups, running merrily into her.
a group of 600 Russian Jews who left of the finest in Detroit, has aura
the house, demanding alms as if it
"Because your name is the same
Soviet Russia last year with the in- the best patronage of the vol
o
were their due, and rushing out in as her', in whose honor we celebrate
tention of going on foot to Palestine district by reason of its exec
the attempt to canvass as much of today."
through Persia. Many were arrested service and attractive atmosplier
in the sight of mossy patches on the the town as was possible within the
"What do you mean?"
by the officials on the frontier and
HOW ESTHER BECAME
Often shooting hits the mark.
shingled roofs that had been snow- limits of time between noon and sun-
" 'What do you mean!'" Ezra
were exiled to Siberia.
QUEEN
covered all winter. Purim also down. Some beggars recited poetry, mimicked. "She means Queen Es-
marked an even distance of exactly some gangs songs. Groups of musi- ther!" he quickly explained, proud
one month from another anticipated cians came in, starting a lively tune of grasping his grandmother's sug-
By Yossef Gaer.
before they entered, and ending gestion.
holiday—Passover.
"Oh, Queen Esther!"
In the morning Ezra went with his abruptly as son as a coin was tossed
It is said "Purim is no holiday and
to their leader. When the musicians
"Yes, child! Here, wet the knife
fever no disease." Fever may be no father to synagogue to listen to the made their appearance the entire first. That's the way! You know
disease, but in Yanovke Purim cer- happy voices of the rabbi and his fol- family encircled them in admiration how Queen Esther cut the cake, dcn't
tainly was a holiday. And of all the lowers celebrating the victory of and regretted their hasty exit. A you?"
Jewish holidays Ezra liked Purim Mordecai over Haman by reading the troup of gypsies, acquainted with the
(Directly Opposite Book-Cadillac Hotel)
"Which cake?"
best. Ile liked it because it came the Book of Esther amid cacophonous Jewish custom of alms-giving on Pu-
"The vake that was made for her
day after the Fast of Esther, and a outbursts of red Purim-rattlers in rim, came into the house, their lead- when she became queen. You re-
holiday after a fast is a double holi- the hands of gleeful boys. From er playing a violin, another rattling member how Queen Esther became
day. Then, it comes in the month synagogue they came directly home wooden castenets, and a young girl queen, don't you?"
of March when the Bessarabian win- and Elks rushed them through the dancing to their music. Reb Noson
Ezra was aware that Grandma Libe
ter is at an end, and spring is in the noon-day meal. Immediately after covered his eyes, whispered some- wished to tell a story, and Estherke,
air before the snow leaven the dinner Reb Noson put on his velvet thing inaudibly and dispatched them too, made no reply.
and His Famous
ground. Ezra liked the slushy snow skull-cap, pulled out from the book- with a coin. Ezra followed the gyp-
"You remember, don't you, that
and the March winds and delighted case the Pentateuch with its inter- sies to Aaron Itzik, their neighbor. when King Ahasuerus divorced his
Dancing
and
Broadcasting Orchestra
But fearing that he might miss some- wife Vashti, he began to look for a
thing at home, he hastened back, wife for his throne." Grandma Libe
of Nine Men.
twisting his Purim-rattler triumph. took the knife from Estherke and be-
MORRIS SOLOMON
antly as he ran, coatless, in the slushy gan to cut the cake deliberate,y.
snow.
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"How does a king like that, a king the past five years, have moved to
At home Ezra found the rabbi, who rules over 127 provinces that newer and larger quarters in the
who had come to collect money for stretch from sea to sea and from Broadway Exchange Building at 1346
one whose name was not to be di- one end of the world to the other, Broadway.
Dancing Daily, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 1a.111.
vulged, discussing with his father as how does he choose a wife for him•
Morris Solomon stated in an inter-
to whether charity was a greater vir- self?"
view: "We have established ourselves
Saturday
Matinee Dancing 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
tue than the keeping of kosher. Ezra
"How?" Layka asked.
and built up an enviable reputaion.
118 MICHIGAN AVE. (West of Kinsel's)
was listening to their discussion
"A king like that sends out 3,333 It was therefore necessary for us to
•,
when his mother called him away messengers to every one of his prov- move into larger quarters where we
Dance to
into the kitchen where the women- inces and he lets it be known in every would not be cramped. In our new
"Fine Food Served Fine."
folk were preparing the evening feast tongue and in every language that quarters we are able to do all our
and arranging cakes and fruit on lit- Ahasuerus, King of Shushan, is look- work in our own shops and can give
tle trays.
ing for a bride to be made queen of much better service and satisfaction
"What is it mother?" Ezra asked, his kingdoms. And in every prov- to our clients than we have ever given
ince he appointed a judge to pick the before.
irritated.
We have the finest collection of
"When two grown people are talk- most beautiful girls. And the girls
ever shown, and can give first
ing it is not nice for a little boy to that these judges found beautiful clothes
selections
to early shoppers," he con-
enough
in
face
and
form
they
sent
raise his ears and listen. Besides, it
cluded.
is almost time for you to go out with to Shushan."
Everyone
in
the
kitchen
was
now
the 'Purim-gifts." "
Three Sessions Daily, 12 to 2, 6 to 8 and 9:30 to 1.
The "Purim-gifts" was another listening to Grandma Libe's story.
I Follow the crowd for Saturday Afternoon Dancing, 12 to 2:30.
custom which made Ezra enjoy the Elks quietly arranged the baked dain- to see what their 'Purim-gifts' are
SPECIAL NOONDAY LUNCHES
holiday. Towards the end of the day ties, fruit and candy on the trays be- like. So I want you to go right
he delivered presents to relatives, fore here. And amidst the dainties away."
"Go, go!" Grandma Libe urged
who, in turn, compensated him for she placed the gifts.
"Did they go directly to the king?" him. "I'll tell you the rest when you
his trouble with candy, nuts and
Layka
asked.
come
back.
sometimes even money.
To the king, already? Not no soon!
Ezra picked up the tray and started
"Are they all ready?" Ezra asked
Th. only place where accommodations are ntisfactory for
First
they
made
them
live
for
a
for
the
door. Then he turned: "And
parties and banquets of any size.
as he inspected the trays.
"Not yet. I haven't unpacked the year in a palace where they were fed you'll not tell it while I'm away?"
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dainty
food
and
clad
in
the
finest
Grandma
Libe smiled: "No. I'll
candy, and the cake isn't cut yet "
clothes. Milk and honey was their wait until you return."—Young Is-
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them might be the future queen!"
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MAX ELKIN, Manager
"Did many come?" Layka was University of Bucharest, according to
eager to know.
Operated by ELKIN HOTEL AND BATH COMPANY
a decision taken at the conference of
"Many? All of Sushan was full of cabinet members and university
Elkin Hotel under same ownership.
these beautiful maidens, filling all the deans held here.
palaces that were built for that pur-
pose. They came from every prov-
ince and from every city. Some came
from the distant countries 70 days
away from Shushan. On horseback
and on camels they came to live in
the palaces, each one making greater
demands than her neighbors for
things that would make her more
"77te 4$teinway and my art are almost
beautiful."
"How long did that last?" Again
inseparable"— BENDETSON NETZORG
it was Layka who asked.
"How long? It says it took ex-
actly one year to pick the most beau-
tiful
maidens, and one year to keep
This talented and wide-
them in riches and in luxury to pre
ly noted Detroit artist,
pare them for the king to look at."
who was heard in recital
"Where did you put the tarts I
last Tuesday evening at
made for Zalminke?" Elks inter-
rupted.
Orchestra Hall, says fur-
They are on top there behind the
ther concerning this su-
dishes. I didn't want the children
p r e m e achievement of
to get at them. So where was I?
Pianoforte construction:
0, yes! The day was set, and all
the beautiful girls dressed and per-
fumed themselves and made great
"I use the Steinway both
demands. For instance, one girl who
in concert and in my
came from where the red pepper
grows wanted to appear before the
studio. Its tonal beauty
king in a sled. But it was in the
and ideal action give the
middle of the summer. What could
artist the broadest range
they do? They ordered four black
for expression. I use the
horses to be hitched to a gilded sled,
and they spread in the streets thou-
Steinway from sincerest
sands of sacks of salt, and in that
conviction. Its an in-
manner the girl drove by where the
spiration!"
king sat to judge the most beautiful
girl. Another one who had heard of
it wanted also to go in a sled, but
Great artists, the world over
she wouldn't go on salt, she said. She
have, through nearly three.
wanted to ride on sugar. So do you
think they didn't do as she wanted?
quarters of a century, found
DENDETSON NITZORG
They did! They swept the streets
in the Steinway the aid and
of the salt and spread sugar instead.
Another wanted to appear before the
inspiration to highest musical achievement.
king in a boat. So what did they do?
They saw to it that there should be
During all this lung period the Steinway has been the recog-
water, and brought the royal boat
and rowed her past the king's chair.
nized medium of the utmost in musical joy for the home, as
And no many passed."
well. In the various sizes and designs in which it is furnished,
"And the king?" Layka asked.
"The king just looked at them, but
you will find a style exactly suited to your requirements.
he couldn't make up his mind. He
the whole land into one great community.
thought to himself: why should I say
Fifty years ago, on March 10th, for the
now I like this one or that one? First
first time in the history of the country,
Today, your neighbor is only as far as your
let me see them all and then I shall
was the human voice transmitted by means
telephone. He may be only a stonesthrow
be able to tell which is the prettiest.
of electrical impulses.
So he sat there with his court looking
away, or he may be in a far off city, yet
at them."
your telephone brings him at arms length.
"And Queen Esther?" Ezra began
a
Fifty years ago, over a single wire and
Day or night, whenever you please, your
to be anxious.
"peculiar contraption" Alexander Bell car-
"I was just coming to that. As
telephone places you in communication
ried on this first conversation, and his first
he sat there he suddenly noticed a
with loved ones, friends or business
words "Come here" still echo throughout
girl walking down the street. She
associates.
was dressed in simple clothes, her
the world.
hair combed neatly and covered by
In our own state, the Michigan Bell Tele-
a veil. 'Who is that girl?' the king
The world marvelled at this phenomenal
phone System has more than half a million
asked. But no one seemed to know
invention, for it was then that was horn
who she was. So they sent messen-
telephones, connecting with 125,000 tele-
gers to run after her and to tell her
our telephone system of today.
phones of other companies in Michigan
that the king wanted to speak to her.
and 16,000,003 telephones in the country.
The strides that this service has made from
When the girl came up to the throne
Style shown is the
the king rose and asked: 'What is
More than three million calls per day are
so humble a beginning are far greater than is
Contentional
Steinway Aliniatort
your name?' My name is Esther,'
completed in Michigan. Many men and
ordinarily conceived. From two telephones
and Period
Grand in Loth
she answered. Then he wanted to
women are employed
connectedwitha single
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know why she wasn't dressed in gold
constantly to give
and silver and why she walked instead
wire it has grown into
of coming in a carriage. And Es-
quick andefficient tele
millions of telephones,
ther told him that that was because
phone communica-
network
of
The 7fome of (301110143 Pianos
with
a
she knew there were more beautiful
tion. That has been
girls in the kingdom and that she was
wires running into
the growth of your
not worthy of being considered as a
central distributing
queen. When the king heard that he
telephone service.
exchanges connecting
raised the crown made of purest gold
and diamonds, that was prepared for
Wednesday, March 10th
(St, i.a..1 1(epresestatirvs
the queen-to-be, and placed it on Es-
On Wednesday March 10th,
ther's head. Then he turned to his
we cordially invite you to take
officers and said: 'This woman I
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■ trip behind the scenes, to In-
choose as Queen of my Kingdom.
spect the wonders of your
She is the most beautiful in my prov-
telephone exchange. We know
truly
inces. For no woman can be
The eSteinway may be purchased on
it will prove • revelation to you
beautiful unless she is modest and
our convenient plan of deferred
chaste.' And he sent his messengers
out to all the provinces to let it be
payments — Allowance on
known that King Ahasuerus had
other instrument
chosen Esther his queen."
.
"And Mordecai?" Ezra asked.
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"You'd better go to uncle Berke
first," Elks said, as she covered one
of the trays with a napkin and made

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it ready for Ezra.
"Let grandmother finish the story
first. It's early yet," Ezra sulked.
"No, child, I don't want to send it
out after they have sent us theirs.
because they may think I'm waiting

