Cel###bration of the fiftieth anniversary of### the reconstruction of the Synagogue of the Congregation Jeshuat Israel traditionally known as the Tour### Synagogue, began here tonight. Rev### Dr. Pereira Mendes, of New York ### whose father reconsecrated the synagogue in 1883, delivered the opening prayer and sermon. The forma### services will be held Sunday afternoon, when Mayor M. A. Sullivan### will be present to offer the greetings###
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