The cornerstone of the new clubhouse of the Independent Order Free Sons of Israel was laid on Sunday afternoon by Samuel Sturz, grand master, in the presence of more than 500 persons. Among the organizations represented at the ceremony were the Jewish Theatrical Guild of America, the Jewish War Veterans, Knights of Pythias and others. Leopold Spitz, life member of the Executive Board, presided.
Before the exercises began, a parade of members of various Masonic lodges took place. Among the guests at the exercises was John F. Curry, Tammany leader. Rabbis Edward Lissman and Mortimer Bloom, Judge Samuel Prince, Deputy Police Commissioner Ruttenberg and Assemlyman Berg were among the speakers.
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