ous agencies of Chicago,” he reticently stated, “I always insisted on giving recognition to every activity, regardless of the group which was sponsoring it.”
That Mr. Cahn is a born diplomat has been shown time and again in the various factional disputes which arose before the consolidation and for some time afterwards.
When Mr. Cahn took over the directorship of the charities organization here, he was given carte blanche to go ahead and conduct the work as he saw fit. He remained a director, a unique situation, and still is a member of the board although he refused reelection as managing director at the annual meeting this year. Typical of his friendliness and kindly manner, Mr. Cahn would not let the opportunity pass without praising Samuel A. Goldsmith, who succeeds him as director of the Jewish Charities of Chicago.
“Mr. Goldsmith, he said, “is enthusiastic about the situation possibilities and work in Chicago. He is a good analytical, practical man and regards Chicago as the most interesting community in the United States. I am positive he will make a success of his work here.” Mr. Cahn will leave for Europe at the end of June not to return before the middle of September. Upon his return he will aid Mr. Goldsmith in an advisory capacity and will also retain his directorship on the board, a position he has held since 1912.
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