SRS 3: Minute Book of Executive Committee 1884 – 1886
This minute book documents the meetings of the executive committee held at Sandys Row Synagogue from 1884 – 1886. Detailed notes give names of committee members and business discussed, including members elected and general synagogue business: cleaning the synagogue, letters from the congregation requesting help, general complaints and other matters arising. Due to difficulty in transcribing some of the handwriting a full transcription has not been possible, however a detailed summary follows below. These minutes are followed by 99 blank pages, then the book starts again from the opposite side of the page “Dividend and Amount of Debts 1884 – 5644”.
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Summary (Not full transcript)
Sub committee held Tuesday 18thAugust: present J Fontyse in the Chair, Meins E Porten, J Vogel, Alex Davids, J Loezen.
The business proceeded with a letter read from a Mr H Zulander giving thanks to the Committee for the kind support endowed to him in his unfortunate position. The following gentlemen were elected members: Moses M Shovelman, Klein Jacob Wynschenk. A discussion arose regarding persons wanting to become members, it was proposed seconded and resolved that any persons wishing to become a member shall be charged 2/6 for their seat for the year, which was carried unanimously. A letter was read from Messrs Gronse and Goldberg having accepted to operate the former (Hebrew letters) for the amount of £4.40 and the latter as (Hebrew letters). Gratuitously a vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. Signed L Reed
Sub Committee held (special) on 26th August for present Messrs L Reed. Present in the Chair: J Fontyn, Alex Davids, J Loezen. A complaint was lodged against the Reverend Mr Freedman have absenting himself in accordance with his duties as a member in Confined Mourning. The Reverend Freedman was notified to attend the meeting, and duly attended. The Chairmen informed the Reverend gentleman that such a neglect of duty could not be tolerated and deserved to come to an understanding with the Reverend gentleman. That should such a neglect of duty take place again on any future occasion that he shall be compelled to provide a substitute to the approval of the committee, which the gentleman fully accepted then the matter was dropped. An estimate was sent in concerning the cleaning of the Synagogue. The collector Mr Bernard informed the committee that he has always been placed in a great predicament to find persons to undertake the extra cleaning for the amount we are in the habit of paying. After a little discussion it was resolved to engage a person to undertake the work to be done in a proper manner for the sum of £4.10.0, which carried a vote of thanks, the committee terminated the proceedings. Signed L Reed.
Sub Committee Tuesday 23 December 1884. Present Mr J Fontyn was in the chair, Meesrs J. Vogel, J Loezen. The minutes of the proceeding meeting were used and adopted. A letter was read from the Mr Joanes asking the Committee to kindly allow him the 5/ as a position as Minyan man for the last time he having become a resident of the Jewish Home and also deserving that in case of his demise to have the same rights as a member and not to demand any monetary allowances as his question arose. It was immediately resolved to introduce a new rule to that effect and relay the same for the General Committee. New Rule: Any member having contributed formed thus solely for a period of ten years and becoming at an age and the circumstances occurring thus compelling such member to enter a Jewish Home such a person shall be entitled to the following allowance. The night previous to the final the messenger of lecturing from 12 at night until 6 in the morning to read the customary prayers and to say psalms and previous to the funeral to sever the link that united him with the Priest Lecturer and Messenger and see on bringing the departed to the grave. The following Gentlemen were elected members Messrs Louis Wards, M Shulet. A vote of thanks to the Chairmen terminated the proceedings, signed by L Reed.
Sub Committee 8thOctober 1884. Mr L Reed presided the chair. Present Mr J Fontayne, J Loezen, J Juevfo, J Vogel. The minutes of the proceeding meeting were used and adopted. Mr. V Sherworen was summoned to attend the meeting for the purpose of a complaint lodged against him after some unpious discussion by him. He withdrew his remarks.The question regarding Mr. Fredner was gone having left London without notifying the President. It was resolved that a letter be written to him stating that he is discharged since the 23rdSeptember having not attended to his duties since that date. The following gentlemen were elected: Judah Cohen, Benjamin L Davis, Issac Felder, Sam Davies, Jacob Goldstein, Mr Phillips. A note of thanks to the chairmen of the Committee who attended the proceedings, signed L Reed.
Sub Committee 13thOctober 1884 Mr. L Reed presided in the chair, the following gentlemen were present: J Fontayne, Jacob Vogel, Alex Hlairds, E Porter, S Pan. Mr L Loeger moved that the collection made on the day of the Centenary of Sir Moses that such moneys be distributed amongst poor people. Resolved that offerings be made on that day. In consequence of the Shlomezo home the Sub Committee deemed it necessary to engage a choir. The President was empowered to act on his respectability and to repute the same on the next General Committee. A note of thanks to the proceeding, signed L Reed.
Sub Committee Thursday 4thNov 1884: Mr L Reed in the Chair, present Meesrs J Fontayne, J Loezen, A Puno, Judah Jacobs, J Vogel.The meeting was convened for the purpose of considering the attendance of the ark in consequence of the new curtain as its centre piece would ultimately be spoiled. It was resolved and suggested that a rod be made to come around on one side and Mr Joel was appointed to give his idea and report at the next General Committee Meeting. A note of thanks from the President terminated the proceedings.
Tuesday 23rdNovember 1884: Mr J Loezen in the chair, present member J Vogel for Jacob Northbinder. Mr. Joel attended the meeting and the matter respecting the Reverend was explained to him and proceeded to see to it by Sunday. A question arose respecting the Bernards not having able to attend as a consequence of illness and the Reader also being unwell. Mr Bernard not being able to attend through having to attend to his children. The question was discussed by those present and resolved that the question be brought to the next meeting. Mr Bernard has offered to appear as Reader graciously among the (?) of Mr Pennamaever. Thanks to the chair terminated the proceedings.
Sub Committee Tuesday 14thApril 1885: Mr L Reed presided in the chair
Present Moses J Loezen, E Porter, J Vogel, Juo Jacob. Mr J Loezen suggested that a rod be made in front of the ark to save the expense as much as possible. After which the question arose respecting the Beadle who unfortunately is unable to follow his duties in consequence of serious illness.
The suggestion was that Mr de Jung shall find a suitable substitute which will be approved off by the committee for 3 months and after the expiration of that time should he be unable to officiate he would be discharged. The attendee has been annulled by the sub committee respecting the Reader by absenting himself during weekdays without permission.
Sub Committee Tuesday 12thMay 1885: Present J Loezen, J Vogel, Herb Wared, J Jacobs. Mr J Fontayne was in the chair. Proposed by Mr Pennamaever, A Wolvers that Mr F Praag be accepted as an average member concurred unanimously. The following Gentlemen were elected:
Moses Summerno Coverage, Mrs Avraham, Abraham Moses, Nathan Burnet, Issac Pennamaever, Wolf Summons. Nathan Affomen to after rule so by Mr Loezen. A note of thanks to the chairmen attended the following proceedings.
23rdJune 1885 Sub Committee Meeting, present: Moses J Fontayne, L Loezen, Juo Jacob, J Vogel. The following men were elected Sheygen B Rubenstein. W Beth.
22ndJuly 1885 Sub Committee Meeting, present Mr J Fontayne in the chair in the absence of the Mr L Reed. Present: Moses L, J Laezen, Juo Juerto, P Woffers. A letter was read from Mr de Jung thanking the society kindly for the kind and benevolent way in which he was treated after the discussion. It was resolved to lay the matter before the next General Meeting for discussion and also recommend that his services be extended for another 3 months, should he be needed after the expiration of the 3 months a vacancy shall be declared. A letter from the Mr C Gronse was read and is selling to officiate in accordance with last years term for the amount of £4.4. It was recommended by the Sub Committee that Mr de Leef be re-engaged as formerly from month to month until the expiration of the 3 months of Mr de Jung. The following gentlemen were elected Sam Lalfaris, Alex Leare, A Summers and that they shall be charged 1/6 for their seat. Mr. Reed presented a lovely copying press. Proposed by Mr Fontayne, seconded by Mr Jacob that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded at the next Committee Meeting. Notice of motion by Mr Loezen that Rule 50 abolished and a new Rule be substituted. A vote of thanks to all the chairmen who attended the proceedings.
Sub Committee Meeting 7thDecember 1885. Mr L Reed in the chair. Present Mr J Fontayne, J Laezen, J Vogel, E Porter, P Woffers, E Gobehmeth, Juo Juerto. Mr. J Fontayne opened the meeting for transaction of Business. The first question was to stipulate the time of service on Saturday morning it was resolved that the first part of the morning service shall not be ended until 9:15am and the additional service not to be finished until 10:30am except on occasions of a lecture. It was suggested that to alter Rule 50 instead of (Hebrew ?) to mention only one inclusion of the Chief Officers. Notice of motions by Mr Wolfers to attend the selling of (Hebrew ?) to find some other scheme. The matter regarding the rod was gone into having heard from Mr Chas Joel who asked kindly as an appeal to compensate him with some amount for the loss he has sustained by the cash and labour of the said rod.
Resolved to find some mechanism to see if it can be afforded and to pay for the same for such expenses and to pay Mr Joel the balance of the former charge. It was suggested that at the death of a member the man shall attend during the 3 Sabbaths of the (Hebrew ?) for which they shall receive 2/6 each instead of the usual allowance of 1/9 on such special occasions.The following gentlemen were elected members: Isaac Abbage, Arthur L Davis, Elias Heisg, Bernard Kool. A note of thanks terminated the proceedings.
20thDecember 1886: Sub Committee Mr L Reed presided the chair. Present Moses J Laezen, P Wolfers, L Vogel, S Pan. The president then stated that the meeting was called to go into the notice of motion of Mr Wolfers to abolish the present system of mitzvahs. It was proposed by the Sub Committee that the scheme of Mr Wolfers be accepted and the same be laid to the next General Committee Meeting.
19thMay 1887: Sub Committee Meeting, Mr L Reed presided on the chair, present Moses J Fontayne, P Wolfers, J Laezen, J Vogel, A Davids. Mr Fontayne opened the meeting. The secretary submitted several members to be recommended to be members, the following gentlemen recommended: B Woofl, Eind Gobbmeth, Pevhyle, J Bonn, Mr Pims in reserve. Mr. J Vogel proposed to wait upon the appointed gentlemen, which was carried. The next matter placed before the Sub Committee was in respect to the holding a Jubilee Service. It was resolved to hold a special service on Saturday the 25thJune during the afternoon service. Mr Juan Ruatte, Harris Gilbert were elected members of this society. A note of thanks terminated the proceedings.
Followed by 99 blank pages, then the book starts again from the opposite side of the page, in the opposite direction. “Dividend and Amount of Debts 1884 – 5644” Columns: names (first initial/occasional full first name and surname), “Con”, “Hebrew writing”, “Fs”, “Ohl”, “Off”, “Bal.”, “Paid”. Few names crossed out but most appear to still owe debts, not in alphabetical order. Many Dutch names noted: L Van Hlam, Aron Kaas, S Neeter, L Mo Staal, H Less, L Van Beem, M Van Beck, Joseph Heesung. 5 pages of lists followed by total of members.1884 – 5644. Fall Members: 354. Half: 21. Not entitled: 4. Total No: 382
1885 – 5645. 4 more pages: numbers go up to 517
1886: 6 pages, 517 members
3rdApril 1887 – 5647: 6 pages, 517 members. Debt due: 26.9.1072 pounds
26thMarch 1888 – 5648: 6 pages, 517 members.
26 April 1889 – 5649: 6 pages, 506 members
April 1890 – 5650
6 pages, 517 members
5651 April 1891
6 pages, 295 members
Notation: 404 members
1892 – 5652: Changes last columns to “debt” and “offerings”. 6 pages, 517 members
SRS 3: Minute Book of Executive Committee 1884 – 1886
This minute book documents the meetings of the executive committee held at Sandys Row Synagogue from 1884 – 1886. Detailed notes give names of committee members and business discussed, including members elected and general synagogue business: cleaning the synagogue, letters from the congregation requesting help, general complaints and other matters arising. Due to difficulty in transcribing some of the handwriting a full transcription has not been possible, however a detailed summary follows below. These minutes are followed by 99 blank pages, then the book starts again from the opposite side of the page “Dividend and Amount of Debts 1884 – 5644”.
Summary (Not full transcript)
Sub committee held Tuesday 18thAugust: present J Fontyse in the Chair, Meins E Porten, J Vogel, Alex Davids, J Loezen.
The business proceeded with a letter read from a Mr H Zulander giving thanks to the Committee for the kind support endowed to him in his unfortunate position. The following gentlemen were elected members: Moses M Shovelman, Klein Jacob Wynschenk. A discussion arose regarding persons wanting to become members, it was proposed seconded and resolved that any persons wishing to become a member shall be charged 2/6 for their seat for the year, which was carried unanimously. A letter was read from Messrs Gronse and Goldberg having accepted to operate the former (Hebrew letters) for the amount of £4.40 and the latter as (Hebrew letters). Gratuitously a vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. Signed L Reed
Sub Committee held (special) on 26th August for present Messrs L Reed. Present in the Chair: J Fontyn, Alex Davids, J Loezen. A complaint was lodged against the Reverend Mr Freedman have absenting himself in accordance with his duties as a member in Confined Mourning. The Reverend Freedman was notified to attend the meeting, and duly attended. The Chairmen informed the Reverend gentleman that such a neglect of duty could not be tolerated and deserved to come to an understanding with the Reverend gentleman. That should such a neglect of duty take place again on any future occasion that he shall be compelled to provide a substitute to the approval of the committee, which the gentleman fully accepted then the matter was dropped. An estimate was sent in concerning the cleaning of the Synagogue. The collector Mr Bernard informed the committee that he has always been placed in a great predicament to find persons to undertake the extra cleaning for the amount we are in the habit of paying. After a little discussion it was resolved to engage a person to undertake the work to be done in a proper manner for the sum of £4.10.0, which carried a vote of thanks, the committee terminated the proceedings. Signed L Reed.
Sub Committee Tuesday 23 December 1884. Present Mr J Fontyn was in the chair, Meesrs J. Vogel, J Loezen. The minutes of the proceeding meeting were used and adopted. A letter was read from the Mr Joanes asking the Committee to kindly allow him the 5/ as a position as Minyan man for the last time he having become a resident of the Jewish Home and also deserving that in case of his demise to have the same rights as a member and not to demand any monetary allowances as his question arose. It was immediately resolved to introduce a new rule to that effect and relay the same for the General Committee. New Rule: Any member having contributed formed thus solely for a period of ten years and becoming at an age and the circumstances occurring thus compelling such member to enter a Jewish Home such a person shall be entitled to the following allowance. The night previous to the final the messenger of lecturing from 12 at night until 6 in the morning to read the customary prayers and to say psalms and previous to the funeral to sever the link that united him with the Priest Lecturer and Messenger and see on bringing the departed to the grave. The following Gentlemen were elected members Messrs Louis Wards, M Shulet. A vote of thanks to the Chairmen terminated the proceedings, signed by L Reed.
Sub Committee 8thOctober 1884. Mr L Reed presided the chair. Present Mr J Fontayne, J Loezen, J Juevfo, J Vogel. The minutes of the proceeding meeting were used and adopted. Mr. V Sherworen was summoned to attend the meeting for the purpose of a complaint lodged against him after some unpious discussion by him. He withdrew his remarks.The question regarding Mr. Fredner was gone having left London without notifying the President. It was resolved that a letter be written to him stating that he is discharged since the 23rdSeptember having not attended to his duties since that date. The following gentlemen were elected: Judah Cohen, Benjamin L Davis, Issac Felder, Sam Davies, Jacob Goldstein, Mr Phillips. A note of thanks to the chairmen of the Committee who attended the proceedings, signed L Reed.
Sub Committee 13thOctober 1884 Mr. L Reed presided in the chair, the following gentlemen were present: J Fontayne, Jacob Vogel, Alex Hlairds, E Porter, S Pan. Mr L Loeger moved that the collection made on the day of the Centenary of Sir Moses that such moneys be distributed amongst poor people. Resolved that offerings be made on that day. In consequence of the Shlomezo home the Sub Committee deemed it necessary to engage a choir. The President was empowered to act on his respectability and to repute the same on the next General Committee. A note of thanks to the proceeding, signed L Reed.
Sub Committee Thursday 4thNov 1884: Mr L Reed in the Chair, present Meesrs J Fontayne, J Loezen, A Puno, Judah Jacobs, J Vogel.The meeting was convened for the purpose of considering the attendance of the ark in consequence of the new curtain as its centre piece would ultimately be spoiled. It was resolved and suggested that a rod be made to come around on one side and Mr Joel was appointed to give his idea and report at the next General Committee Meeting. A note of thanks from the President terminated the proceedings.
Tuesday 23rdNovember 1884: Mr J Loezen in the chair, present member J Vogel for Jacob Northbinder. Mr. Joel attended the meeting and the matter respecting the Reverend was explained to him and proceeded to see to it by Sunday. A question arose respecting the Bernards not having able to attend as a consequence of illness and the Reader also being unwell. Mr Bernard not being able to attend through having to attend to his children. The question was discussed by those present and resolved that the question be brought to the next meeting. Mr Bernard has offered to appear as Reader graciously among the (?) of Mr Pennamaever. Thanks to the chair terminated the proceedings.
Sub Committee Tuesday 14thApril 1885: Mr L Reed presided in the chair
Present Moses J Loezen, E Porter, J Vogel, Juo Jacob. Mr J Loezen suggested that a rod be made in front of the ark to save the expense as much as possible. After which the question arose respecting the Beadle who unfortunately is unable to follow his duties in consequence of serious illness.
The suggestion was that Mr de Jung shall find a suitable substitute which will be approved off by the committee for 3 months and after the expiration of that time should he be unable to officiate he would be discharged. The attendee has been annulled by the sub committee respecting the Reader by absenting himself during weekdays without permission.
Sub Committee Tuesday 12thMay 1885: Present J Loezen, J Vogel, Herb Wared, J Jacobs. Mr J Fontayne was in the chair. Proposed by Mr Pennamaever, A Wolvers that Mr F Praag be accepted as an average member concurred unanimously. The following Gentlemen were elected:
Moses Summerno Coverage, Mrs Avraham, Abraham Moses, Nathan Burnet, Issac Pennamaever, Wolf Summons. Nathan Affomen to after rule so by Mr Loezen. A note of thanks to the chairmen attended the following proceedings.
23rdJune 1885 Sub Committee Meeting, present: Moses J Fontayne, L Loezen, Juo Jacob, J Vogel. The following men were elected Sheygen B Rubenstein. W Beth.
22ndJuly 1885 Sub Committee Meeting, present Mr J Fontayne in the chair in the absence of the Mr L Reed. Present: Moses L, J Laezen, Juo Juerto, P Woffers. A letter was read from Mr de Jung thanking the society kindly for the kind and benevolent way in which he was treated after the discussion. It was resolved to lay the matter before the next General Meeting for discussion and also recommend that his services be extended for another 3 months, should he be needed after the expiration of the 3 months a vacancy shall be declared. A letter from the Mr C Gronse was read and is selling to officiate in accordance with last years term for the amount of £4.4. It was recommended by the Sub Committee that Mr de Leef be re-engaged as formerly from month to month until the expiration of the 3 months of Mr de Jung. The following gentlemen were elected Sam Lalfaris, Alex Leare, A Summers and that they shall be charged 1/6 for their seat. Mr. Reed presented a lovely copying press. Proposed by Mr Fontayne, seconded by Mr Jacob that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded at the next Committee Meeting. Notice of motion by Mr Loezen that Rule 50 abolished and a new Rule be substituted. A vote of thanks to all the chairmen who attended the proceedings.
Sub Committee Meeting 7thDecember 1885. Mr L Reed in the chair. Present Mr J Fontayne, J Laezen, J Vogel, E Porter, P Woffers, E Gobehmeth, Juo Juerto. Mr. J Fontayne opened the meeting for transaction of Business. The first question was to stipulate the time of service on Saturday morning it was resolved that the first part of the morning service shall not be ended until 9:15am and the additional service not to be finished until 10:30am except on occasions of a lecture. It was suggested that to alter Rule 50 instead of (Hebrew ?) to mention only one inclusion of the Chief Officers. Notice of motions by Mr Wolfers to attend the selling of (Hebrew ?) to find some other scheme. The matter regarding the rod was gone into having heard from Mr Chas Joel who asked kindly as an appeal to compensate him with some amount for the loss he has sustained by the cash and labour of the said rod.
Resolved to find some mechanism to see if it can be afforded and to pay for the same for such expenses and to pay Mr Joel the balance of the former charge. It was suggested that at the death of a member the man shall attend during the 3 Sabbaths of the (Hebrew ?) for which they shall receive 2/6 each instead of the usual allowance of 1/9 on such special occasions.The following gentlemen were elected members: Isaac Abbage, Arthur L Davis, Elias Heisg, Bernard Kool. A note of thanks terminated the proceedings.
20thDecember 1886: Sub Committee Mr L Reed presided the chair. Present Moses J Laezen, P Wolfers, L Vogel, S Pan. The president then stated that the meeting was called to go into the notice of motion of Mr Wolfers to abolish the present system of mitzvahs. It was proposed by the Sub Committee that the scheme of Mr Wolfers be accepted and the same be laid to the next General Committee Meeting.
19thMay 1887: Sub Committee Meeting, Mr L Reed presided on the chair, present Moses J Fontayne, P Wolfers, J Laezen, J Vogel, A Davids. Mr Fontayne opened the meeting. The secretary submitted several members to be recommended to be members, the following gentlemen recommended: B Woofl, Eind Gobbmeth, Pevhyle, J Bonn, Mr Pims in reserve. Mr. J Vogel proposed to wait upon the appointed gentlemen, which was carried. The next matter placed before the Sub Committee was in respect to the holding a Jubilee Service. It was resolved to hold a special service on Saturday the 25thJune during the afternoon service. Mr Juan Ruatte, Harris Gilbert were elected members of this society. A note of thanks terminated the proceedings.
Followed by 99 blank pages, then the book starts again from the opposite side of the page, in the opposite direction. “Dividend and Amount of Debts 1884 – 5644” Columns: names (first initial/occasional full first name and surname), “Con”, “Hebrew writing”, “Fs”, “Ohl”, “Off”, “Bal.”, “Paid”. Few names crossed out but most appear to still owe debts, not in alphabetical order. Many Dutch names noted: L Van Hlam, Aron Kaas, S Neeter, L Mo Staal, H Less, L Van Beem, M Van Beck, Joseph Heesung. 5 pages of lists followed by total of members.1884 – 5644. Fall Members: 354. Half: 21. Not entitled: 4. Total No: 382
1885 – 5645. 4 more pages: numbers go up to 517
1886: 6 pages, 517 members
3rdApril 1887 – 5647: 6 pages, 517 members. Debt due: 26.9.1072 pounds
26thMarch 1888 – 5648: 6 pages, 517 members.
26 April 1889 – 5649: 6 pages, 506 members
April 1890 – 5650
6 pages, 517 members
5651 April 1891
6 pages, 295 members
Notation: 404 members
1892 – 5652: Changes last columns to “debt” and “offerings”. 6 pages, 517 members