Featured 1901 b'nai israel mallet?

Anyone know what this was used for? Writing on it says presented by b'nai israel anse ungavi? To the ladies of peace nov. 3 1901.

 

Looks like it was used a lot - YIKES!

????? https://www.osungusa.com/collections/mallet/bone-crusher-mallet

 

...... ladies of peace , my foot !!!

 

Used on yammerheads in the audience, no doubt.. Peace was restored.

 

I think I IDd the congregation - it's "B'nai Israel Anshe Ungarn" (Sons of Israel, people of Hungary) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Ungarn being the Yiddish name for Hungary. The congregants, naturally, were Jewish immigrants from Hungary.
The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle refers to the Ladies of Peace but I don't have access so I don't know anything else.
And, of course, it's a ceremonial mallet, usually awarded upon the dedication of a building, the foundation of a society, etc.

 

Also the German name for Hungary, to no one's surprise. It could also be given as a gift to a former leader of the group; they often were given to retiring committee leaders. (see: gavel)

 

You're right; I wrote mallet but meant gavel.

 

Great Information! Thanks I will use this!

 

Good Information also, thanks so much!