The annual meeting of the Chicago Hebrew Institute, held last night was very successful. A fund of our $40,000 was raised for a new institute building.

In answer to the appeal of the president, Mr. Loeb, for the new building, pledges were made by the following donors: Mr. Albert H. Loeb, $25,000; Mr. I. Davis, $3,000; Mr. Max Klie, $3,000; Mr. J. M. Loeb, $3,000; Albert Stein, $3,000; an anonymous friend, $2,000; Abel Davis, $1,000; Gustav Hochstedter, $500.

The secretary, Mrs. Julia Stone, submitted her annual report. Mr. Seaman, the superintendent, and Mr. John D. Shoop, assistant superintendent of the Chicago Public Schools, addressed the audience.

Election for a new board of directors took place and the following were elected: (11 names follow.).