Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-23
HYMENEAI. An affair that has been the

Eclty, 10 the marriage OF MI. Solomon Fried
man, of New York, to the beautiful and accom-
plished Miss Bette Waterman, daughter of
Mr.. Simon Waterman, one OF Alexandra 8
most esteemed and well known citiz ns. AS
early as half past six o'clock persons COM
menced gathering at the scene OF the antlclpa-
I ted nuptuals aud by eight clock, the hour
at which the ceremony began, the synagogue,
the long fight of stairs Leading to it, and the
side walks of King street, in the neig hborhood,
were filed by the acquaintance and friends OF
the happy pair, anxious to obtain gympse
of them. 2,
At the appointed hour the destined bride
and groom, preceded by their attendants, Mr..
Carl Auerbach and Miss Rosa Waterman, Mr..
Fuld and Miss Carrie Meyer, Mr.. Solomon
liable and Miss Lima Strauss, Mr.. Solomon
! We'll and Miss Barbra Bruun, Mr. lsadore
Meyer and Miss Monie Hoffheimer, and Mr..
| Isadore Lowensohn and Miss Dora Rosenba m
entered the synagogue, and took a position I'M
mediatey in front of the altar. In few mo-
ments, during which soft music was sounded
from the choir in the gallery, the officiating
Rabbi Rev Dr. Lowensohn, in his sacerdotal
rebes-a black gown and white surpice, and
wearing black velvet cap-appeared at the
altar and proceeded to perform the solemn and
] imposing matrimonial rites.
The tout ensemble of the bridal party, as they
thus stood ranged before the altar, constituted a
living picture which combined elegance, grace
and beauty in their most agreeable proportions,
and one which, in this city, has been rarely
equaled and never excelled The dress of
the bride. composed Of the richest and most
costly white material, with bugle trimmings, was
prodaced into long and graceful train, while
from her forehead, which was enclrcled by a
wreath of roses, and adorned with gems OF,
brightest ray, there tell 10 lengthy folds the
gauzy lace of the symbolic veil The BRIDE
! maids, enveloped 10 the incest fitting and most.
appropriate costumes, formed half Of the beau
tifully decorated frame to the central figures
which was completed by the six. groomsmen,
apparelled in suits similar to that worn by the
groom, and which rivaled in blackness the ra-
wins wing, and in witness that of the driven
| snow. .
The Rabbi, in the Hebrew and German Ian
guages, having stated the intent OF the parties
before him, and having epjoined upon them
the sacred duties and obligations imposed by
the marriage relation, the groom slipped the
ring upon his bushing bride foger and they
! were pronounced, according to the law, man
and wife, for better or for worse. The groom
1 saiited the btide-she her mother and female
friends vocal and instrumental music resound-
ed through the synagogue, and the interesting
ceremony was concluded -
From the synagogue the bridal party and q
large number Of invited guests repaired imme-
diately to the Assembly Rooms corner OF King
and Royal streets, which had been engaged and
prepared for the occasion, where, in unison with
The soul inspiring strains Of a splendid bandf
brough from Washington, the dainty feet of
lovely women kept time with those Of graceful
men in the intricate mazcs OF the waltz, the
polka and varsouvienne, until two o'clock
/ this morning, when the guests separated, aid
retired to their respective homes.
Daring an interval in the dancing, magni6-
cent supper, spread in one of the rooms Of the
Assembly Building, was enjoyed witha zest
that spoke volumes in favor Of its excellence,
and during which many sparkling goblet was
aaaffed to the future health and prosperity of
the newly married couple. s3' go
The dresses of the lady guests, as witnessed
in the bali room, were magnificent beyond de-
scription. Silks, satins, mohairs, and alpaccas
of the most delicate texture and spotless purl-
ty, and trimmed with an appropriateness that
reflected great credit upon the artistes Of Al
exandria, clothed the forms Of some Of the
city S most attractive bellies while their fore.
heads, necks and wrists were adorned with;
Jewels, both rich and rare The whole measce
en- scene, as exhibited there about II. o'clock,
was beautiful and inspiring to degree above
ordinary ball room presentations. 3.g -
/. "Gleams of glittering gaa-light gloating, -
/ Der graceful forms there floating
i To the tuneful voPs measure 2
i Floating DER the ballroom floor" ~ IS
The bride and groom left the ball about one
o'clock, for the rooms which had been prepared
for them at the Mansion House.
! SERMONS IN STONES "A feeling sermon, well
in homilitics, was preached this morning.
by the stones in this city, from the text, "let
him that staudeth take heed lest he fall. !" In
other words, the sleet which formed between
the hours of seven and eight clock, vas the
occasion of numerous falls, and the familiar re-.
frain of, ''as she slips she slides along, was
hummed by many q young gentleman on his
way from the postoflce.
For THE PENITENTIARY.-Sheri Stuart,
with guard, left here this morning in the
Aquis Greek steamer for Richmond, haylng IN
charge John Bryant, white, and Sinah Ransell,