ion without a king, is
developing, prospering, unconquerable. I wonder whether the
territorial state, which has led to such monstrous aberrations, is not
a last idol and doomed to disappear as an ethical factor; and whether
the future might not belong to universal, interpenetrating
communities;--freely expanding, untrammelled by physical boundaries,
unable to use force, and free from the fear of force, communities of
which Judaism to-day might be the prototype. But I do not want to
dwell at any length on a mere hypothesis or perhaps on a flight of
fancy. I have said enough, I hope, to convince you of my hearty
sympathy with the work of the Menorah Society. May it long
prosper--an increasing element of strength in our Institute!

PROFESSOR PHILIP B. KENNEDY, DIRECTOR OF THE DAY DIVISION OF THE
SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

_Before the New York University (Washington Square) Menorah Society,
November 3, 1915_

I AM very glad to be present this morning at the opening meeting of
the Menorah Society. I believe that any people should make the most of
traditions which they have behind them. Personally, I always feel more
confidence in a man of any race when he stands up for the best of his
race traditions.

The Hebrew race is a very ancient one and should contribute to the
civilization of this country. Students of this race who are in our
colleges are the ones who may rightfully take the lead in making these
traditions count.

The Menorah Society, I believe, is proceeding along the right lines. I
hope to learn more of the work of this Society as it continues its
work in the School of Commerce; and I am especially glad to have the
opportunity of being with you at the beginning of the year. I trust
that the year will be a very successful one. Personally, I shall
attempt to back up the Society in every way that I can.

DEAN ALFRED E. BURTON, OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

_Before the M. I. T. Menorah Society, October 22, 1915_

THE Menorah Society has appealed to me especially because of its high
purpose. We who are not of the Jewish race realize what an important
factor the Jews have been in civilization. Jewish culture has played
an important part particularly here in the foundation of New England.
Puritan life and thought drew its chief inspiration from the Old
Testament. From the earliest times Jewish men have, been leaders in
science and letters. Among the Americans and the English there i