The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-03-25
JEWISH WEDDING.

a EbDt btdl OF interest WAS leCeQIlN
excited in Montreal in quite large
circle, particularly those of the Jew
ish faith and nation, in consequence
Of the marriage rites of Miss Clara J..
Moss, and Mr. Andrew NJ. Davies.
merchant New York The jewish
Synagogue was filled with ladies and
gentlemen, DESTROYS of witnessing the
bridal ceremony having been admit
ted by ticket, while a large crowd,
principally OF curious young ladies'
thronged the steps leading TO, and the
passage in front OF the sacred edifce,
anXiously striving to gain entrance.
The Synagogo was partially decorated,
a superb white silk curtain being sus-
pended over tho ark, containing the
law, and the pulpit and reading desk
being covered with embroidered silk
of the same color The ceremony was
preceded by the afternoon prayers, of
iered up By Rev Mr. Isaacs, who
then pronounced the benediction for
the bride and bridegroom The Rev
gentleman addressed the happy pair
as follows:
rowoinyoko the blessingof the Su-
prcme to crown the happiness Of those
Who are about to become husband and
wife, enc the bridegroom places the
emblem, that beautiful figure, the
ring, fitting symbol of union without
end, on the brides finger, may it be
permitted me to offer a few words of
comfort instruction and OF hope to
those who this day intend to change
their condition OF single beings and
become united in affection, inseparablc
whilst the breath of life animates their
persons. My friends assembled as we
are to participate in the solemmties Of
d marriage ceremony, anxious as we
must be to wish happiness to those
who are about To- sanctity their union,
we deem the moment opportmc to
utter a few words to them, standing
as they are beneath the canopy in the
House Of God Actuated to religion,
invoking the approval Of the Supreme
and asking for q favorable response
son and daughter of Israel, YOU are
g
one in sentiment, one iii unison of
feeling; the prospect before You is ra-
diant with brightness, not "a spcck app
pears in the distance likely to mar
y0m future happiness. Ii You viii
bear in mind that you are lsracites,
commissioned to perform certain du-
ties. entitled to receive divine priv
leges, your friends who surround YOU
and those that are absent, who all
wish you happiness connected with
humanity, their prayers vail reach, as
We supplicate, the Supreme to bless
You both in basket and store OF all
the duties minister Of religion is
called ON to perform, none afford HIM
deeper interest than uniting two hearts
by the mdestructible cement OF relig-
ION, not alone SINCE he by such means
Keeps intact the purity of Israel,
but is TO some extent Instrumental III
perpetuating the happiness Of a race
unborn. II such bc his feeling on or
binary occasions, how oyeIpoWering
must my emotions bo when | reflect
that IL olden times had the privilege
of being acquainted not alone with
the brides parents, who are only pres
emit this day in spirit, but also with
their parents, good worthy souls, whose
whole ambition was centcred in their
children and III YOU Nor must it be
concealed on this occasion that the
bridegroom is entitled to my gratitude
for many acts of sterling friendship he
has ever conferred on me, prompted
by his good nature, and TO some eX-
tent influenced by the beloved exam
pie of his parents whose sincere friend
ship have had the privilege of en-
Toying for period OF quarter Of Il
century, and have ever found their
hearts warm, their kindness cordial.
1t is a tribute that is due to all parties
concerned to mention These facts, TO
stimulate you, son and daughter of Is
rael, to follow the path SO nobly trod-
den by your parents, IN order that in
times TO come you may be enabled to
enjoy the like scene with the same feel
ings, we trust, they have this day.
And now, son Of Israel. n word 10 thee.
Thou tallest TO thy heart this day ia
yOred child Of heaven, one who hasheon
kindly, nay tende1ly, reared for thee
She forsakes uncles, aunts, cousins, IA
host Of friends-nay, the very land of
her birth-and speaks like the ancient
heroine: Whittier thou goest i viii
go Thy people shall be my people;
thy God my God
Thus conGding in thee, wilt thou re-
ciprocate her confidence by thy aflec-
ton? Yes, assuedly thou wilt And
thou, daughter of Israel, descended from
national parents and grand parents,
wilt thou not cherish the lesson their
example has left rs a legacy? Yes,
thou wilt Then together You viii
live happy in this world for Israel's
God viii be your Pillar Of Cloud by
day and your Column of Fire by night,
to guide You to the land promised to
your forefathers That hand is the
property of all those Who pursue
course Of integrity and "A life OF conf
dence in the promises Of Heaven. And
now, my friends, join us in asking the
Supreme that he may bless the union
this day effected, with his approval
May sickness never cause sorrow, nor
SORROW create sickness May they
live long and happy in their works,