success and effectiveness of the address was evidenced by the fact that at the conclusion of the exercises many came to the platform to shake hands with the speaker and to express their pleasure at having heard what is considered the best elucidation of the principles and ideas of Zionism heard in Norfolk.
The meeting was held under the auspices of the B'nài and B'noth Zion of Norfolk. Those principally responsible for its success are Messrs Umstadter, Weinfeld, Tarshish, Saks, Crockin, Shapiro, Miss Levy, acting secretary of the society, and Miss Rosenthal. Aa a direct result of this meeting a "Gan Herzl" group has been organized with a number of pledges for olive tree contributions. Quite a good sum was raised for the National Fund and the sale of Colonial Trust shares is assured. The MACCABAEAN was not forgotten. Zionism has taken on new life as a result of this exceptionally successful meeting. The future of Zionism in Norfolk is very promising.
A resolution of thanks to the speaker was moved by Mr. Umstadter immediately after the address and same was unanimously adopted by the audience standing.
Portsmouth, Va.
The Sisters of Zion at a special meeting held September 6th, elected the following officers for a term of six months: President, Max Goldblatt, corner Columbia Av. and Chestnut street; Vice-President, Mrs. H. Reshefsky, 718 High street; Financial Secy., Miss Kate Schure, 519 County street; Treasurer, Mrs. S. Goodman, corner Effingham and King streets; Recording Secy., Miss Fannie Rosenthal, 232 County street. A literary committee has been appointed, which is now raising funds for a library.
Philadelphia.
The reply of the Zionist Council of Philadelphia to the Federation's request to "double your membership" was the appointment of a strong Organization and Pro-
paganda Committee of twelve, two active delegates from each society. This action was taken at a meeting of the Council held on Sunday evening, Nov. 5th. The committee will begin at once an active campaign to organize new societies and strengthen the old ones. Lecturers for the societies will be procured, mass meetings held, visits of the delegates made to the different societies and reports of their activity made to the Council.
One of the most successful meetings of the Zionists Society of the University of Pennsylvania was the annual Reception held on Saturday evening, October 28th, at Houston Hall. It was the first opportunity of the new Jewish students to meet each other, and large numbers availed themselves of the opportunity. Speeches were delivered by different members, an address of welcome by the President and the main address of the evening by Dr. B. L. Singer, President of the Philadelphia Council. The meeting closed with a light repast; and judging from the success of this reception, a most active year is anticipated.
The Young Daughters of Zion are at present organizing a little girl’s society in Camden, a similar society in Philadelphia, organized by them recently, have met with much success. As soon as the Camden society is strongly organized, a junior society of boys will be organized in Philadelphia.
A course of lectures to be held under the auspices of the Young Workers of Zion every Sunday evening at Zion Institute, will soon be announced. The same society also conducts an evening school at Zion Institute.
A meeting of the Young Workers of Zion was held on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Zion Institute, 249 Pine street. The semi-annual reports of the various committees were read. The following officers were elected: Dr. Roth, Literary Chairman; M. Simon, Rec. Sec.; O. Levin, Cor. Sec.; A. Finklegreen, Treasurer; M. Hassler, Chair-