for the Emergency Fund 10% of the monthly collections of the United Relief Funds in Borough Park, the proceeds of a benefit performance at the People’s Theatre, on January 2th, and is engaged in arranging a benefit performance for the 2oth of January, at Kessler’s Theatre, the funds to be used for the benefit of the Jews in Europe and Palestine.
Albert Bloomberg, one of the children in Dr. D. de Sola Pool's school, contributed to the Palestine Relief Fund, the sum of $8.00, being half the amount he received on his birthday, as a gift.
Brooklyn—At a recent meeting of the United Zionists of Brownsville, addressed by Dr. Schmarya Levin and Isaac Allen, over $200.00 was collected for the Emergency Fund. A large number of new members were enrolled.
Buffalo—Mr. Louis D. Brandeis was the principal speaker at a mass meeting held in the Majestic Theatre on Sunday evening, January 9th, under the auspices of a joint committee. An appeal brought in a total of about $2,000 for the Emergency Fund. Rabbi Max Drob made the first appeal for funds and was joined by Sundel J. Holender, chairman of the meeting, and Principal E. E. Lisitzky of the Buffalo Hebrew School. Miss Eva Leon, head of the Hadassah movement in Palestine, described conditions in the Holy Land.
Kingston—As a result of a meeting held here on January 2nd, addressed by Mr. Lipsky, a new society is being organized with the co-operation of Rabbi Moses Eckstein.
Rome—With the co-operation of Dr. M. Levitan, a Zionist society under the name Kadimah has been organized here. Dr. Adolph Coblenz, of Syracuse, N. Y., was asked by the Federation to visit Rome for a mass-meeting, which was held on Sunday, January 2nd. At the meeting it was decided to organize a Zionist society.
Schenectady—Flag Day in this city under the auspices of the Moriah Zionist Association, Hadassah Chapter and Young Judaean brought in $72.72. Mr. David Cohen was chairman of the N. F. Committee.
A large mass-meeting was recently held here under the auspices of the Hadassah, addressed by Miss Eva Leon. She opened her address with a brief review of the history of the Hadassah and then gave a description of the life and conditions of the Jews in Palestine at the present time.
OHIO. Cleveland—Mr. P. M. Raskin, Zionist organizer and propagandist, has been spending the month in this city, making visits to neighboring cities like Dayton, Toledo and Columbus. He reports unusual success for the Emergency Fund. He is working under the auspices of a special committee in Cleveland, of which Harry Kaplan is chairman and N. D. Engleman is secretary.
Dayton—Judge Philip Bregstone of the Probate Court of the City of Chicago, recently addressed a large mass-meeting held under the auspices of the Nordsau Zionist Society.
PENNSYLVANIA.—Hazelton—As a result of a meeting held under the auspices of the Hazelton Zionists, and addressed by Dr. Schmarya Levin, over $300.00 was collected for the Emergency Fund. Steps were also taken to organize a Zionist society.
Philadelphia —A large mass-meeting was recently held for the shekel propaganda under the auspices of the Order Brith Sholom. The speakers were Rev. Masliansky, Abram Goldberg, Rabbi Leventhal and Dr. Seff. Dr. Louis S. Rubinsohn, Grand Master of the Order presided.
The Central Zionist Committee which was recently organized in this city, has undertaken an energetic campaign for the Emergency Fund. $75.00 have already been forwarded to the Provisional Committee. The Central Zionist Committee is now arranging a theatre benefit for February 16th, at the Arch Street Theatre, the proceeds of which will go to the Emergency Fund. Tickets can be obtained at the Zion Institute, 1514 S. 6th Street.
Pittsburgh—Mr. Isaac Carmel visited Pittburgh and organized the Louis D. Brandeis Zion Camp, with 50 members. The Camp had appointed at its first meeting a committee to work for the Emergency Fund, and at the meeting the Chairman, Mr. Max Amdursky, announced that $58.00 is already in the treasury for this fund.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Charleston—As the result of a meeting addressed here by Dr. B. Epstein, on January 2nd, $100 was contributed to the National Fund. Dr. Epstein also delivered several lectures at the Educational Alliance and at the Brith Sholom Synagogue.
TEXAS.
Fort Worth—A large and successful meeting in celebration of Flag Day was held here under the auspices of the Ahavath Zion Society. I. N. Mehl presided and addresses were made by Jonas A. Rosenfield, Henry Ely and Rabbi E. Horowitz. At the conclusion of those exercises, a chapter of the new Zionist organization, the Sons and Daughters of Zion, was organized, with these officers: President, Sam Kauffman; Vice-President, Morris Zeiplin; Secretary, Sophia Gordon; Treasurer, Abe Gilbert; Sergeant at arms, Julian Dan.
WISCONSIN.
Milwaukee—A Zionist Association has recently been established for the State of Wisconsin. This Association held its first annual meeting in this city; there were present representatives from Oshkosh, Green Bay, Appleton, Kenosha, Milwaukee and Madison. Mr. Roseman gave the opening address and was followed by Mr. J. Padway, Dr. Horace M. Kallen, Mr. N. Kaplan, Mr. L. Zolotkoff and Mr. Ben L. Ellman. The Association adopted the carrying out of the Zionist principle in a truly American and democratic spirit, as its program. The following were appointed to serve in office: Mr. William Sauber, President; Mr. Robert Hess and Rabbi L. Edelson, Vice-Presidents; Mr. Ben L. EIl- man, Secretary; Mr. I. Kiss, Treasurer.
CANADA.
Montreal— The council meeting of the Federation of Zionist Societies of Canada was recently held in this city. Mr. A. Levine, treasurer, presented the financial statement since the closing of the books to the last convention, showing the income of various funds amounting to $559.38. Mr. M. Markus, chairman of the Arrangements Committee for the Conference and Convention, reported on the expenditure of the Conference and Convention. Chairman and members elected on the Bureau for the coming period: Messrs. Leon Goldman, Bureau; Louis Fitch, Propaganda; A. Harris, National Fund; M. Marks, Jewish Colonial Trust: H. Sessenwein, Shekolim; C. I. de Sola, A. Levin, Rabbi Nathan Gordon and J. Jospe,. ex-Officio. It was recommended that the Bureau Committee take immediate steps to increase the circulation of the Zionist Organs, “The Maccabaean” and “Dos Yiddishe Folk,” throughout Canada.
Toronto—At a recent meeting under the auspices of the Nordau Zionist Club, addressed by Rabbi Minkin of Hamilton, a large sum was collected for the Russian and Palestine Relief Funds. A musical program was rendered. Mr. Chas. Levy presided. The Zionist Council of this city has undertaken a vigorous campaign, for the Emergency Fund. The ladies organizations affiliated with the council are contemplating holding a bazaar this month.
The campaign for the Emergency Fund which was inaugurated at the Zionist Convention in Montreal, is being actively pursued by the Zionists of this city. The principle of self-taxation is being adopted by almost all Zionist societies. The B’nai Zion Society is contributing $100.00 monthly to the Emergency Fund by this means.
Vancouver—Our Vancouver correspondent informs us that in response to an appeal from Lord Rothchild to raise funds for the Jewish War Sufferers, the Vancouver Zionist Society immediately took action and held a Tag Day, which resulted in raising $2,721. This amount was forwarded to the Canadian Jewish Committee of Montreal. Meyer Reifman, president and Edward Miller, secretary. had full charge of the arrangements of this Tag Day. The sub-committce, which assisted them on the Tag Day. were: J. Shriaberg. M. Goldberg, S. Davis, D. Brown, M. Pross, J. Morris and L. Gorosh.