Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-03-24
AN INTERESTING CEREMONY.
Conversion Of Christian Maiden 10 Juda-
ism--Marriase Of the Young Lady 70 an
Israelite.


Judaism is nearly, if not quite as IN
usual an occurrence as the conversion
ofa ew to Christianity The tenacity
with which each olings TO the peculiar
tenents Of the Church 10 which be or
she is connected, having from child
hoCd been accustomed 10 worship sc
cording TO a prescribed form laid down
by their ancestors. renders the task OF
training the mind 10 run IN = totally
different and contrary channel 10
which it has been habituated, one Of
extreme difficulty, almost invariably
resulting in disappointment and vexa-
ton. The strongest arguments fall
ing, as it were, upon unwilling hearers,
fail TO produce any impression what
ever, and, if any one Is induced 10 re-
nounce his faith, II is generally due 10
outside influences. The converts 70
Judaism thus far, at least IN this city,
have been women, and the fact that
there was a man read Y 10 receive then
and call them wife IS soon a. they
crossed the line, has induced them 10
abiure Christianity, desert Christ and
depart from the paths in which they
had been instructed TO walk. They
probably feel justified in so doing, evi-
IDENTIFY interpreting the sayings Of the
Apostal Paul, that q woman should
leave her father and mother and cling
TO her husband, as including Christ
also. The power Of Cupid Is wonder
ful, and when q woman dev0tsdly
loves a man she viii sacrifice herself
for his sake. for it matters not with
what particular religious sect she be
comes identified, so long ss her belief
is sincere and her faith unfaltering.
The second instance of a Chicago
Christian adopting the Jewish faith,
and being admitted 10 membership OF
that church. is that Of Miss Mary Gil
more, formerly Of Detroit. Michigan.
Particular interest u attached 10 TINS
case, from the fact that she was 3
Catholic, it being generally conceded
the Romish Church has stronger
hold on its members than any other
denomination Of Christians. Asin the
other instance, a prospective husband
was the paramount reason for desiring
conversion.
4 The ceremonies were held in the
/ Brothers Of Peace Synagogue, located
on the corner Of Third avenue and
Harrison street, yesterday morning
/ Our reporter entered the church and
walked up one OF the side aisles. hai
in hand, being unfamiliar with the
customs OF the lsraelites As he ap-
preached the altar several gentlemen
requested hin 10 don bis chapeau, a.
il was contrary to tic Jewish law foi
a man % uncover m place oi WOr
ship. The head covering was restored
TO It's place, and be seated himself Il
await developments. There were nC
decorations, and no more than ordina
ry interest was manifested on the par
Of those present in the rare event
which was 10 take place.
About ten minutes after eleven tbs
convert came MP the main aisle, accom-
panied by Mrs. Julia Barnett and Ms
Sarah Sneider, taking a seat 10 N,
lcit Of the altar. She was attired il
a noatftting, white tarleian dress
with no ornament except . white SID
scarf, which encirclod her neck Shi
wore a -.Grocian Bend hat, trimme,
with blue, with large white feathe
b in front. Miss Gilmore Is decidedly
good looking, and unquestiOnabiy va
make Mr.. Bcrney Berlyn, the gentle
man whom she has elected as 3 lii
partner, happy.
The advent Of tie Rabbi. the Rev
Or Messing, was looked for with auxi
b ETY.. He entered the Church dresse
in his robes, in a short time, and tool
- position in front Of the altar Their
were noz about 500 persons present
b Miss Gilmore was conducted TO th
altar BY the sexton, Mr. LOUIS Bach
arach, when the following collOQu'
took place, the young lady answerin
the questions IN q clear and disiinC
; voice. the audience maintaining ih
q strictest silence during the exercises
j. Rabbi-Miss Mary Gilmore. as yo
: present yourself with the intention &
$ Joining the Jewish faith, are you read
TO answer me, in the presence Of thes
people, the following questions ,
Miss Gilmore am.
Rabbi-Then please answer then
2 Do you freely and Of your own acoor
6 ioin the Jewish faiihi
Miss Gilmore do, IN the presenc
y of all these people in tins house OF th
j. lord, and IN the presence Of the A
mighty, declare my purpose to jui
{ the Jewish nation and recoruize th
unity Of God.
y Rabbi--Are ynu acquainted wit
T. the articles Of faith OF our nation >
, Miss Gilmore an well acQuaiute
u with them, and hereby DO declar
7 them. TShe then declared the TIM
J. teen articles Of faith Of the jews
nation, as follows
!. I believe, with a perfect iaitl
T. that God blessed be HIS name Is u
y Creator and Governor OF al crcA1s
e beings, and that lie slone has MAD
y ard ever VIII make. every Vroiuriioi
= . ] believe, with a perfect faiu
2 that she Creator blessed b. HIS nam
Is the Only God, and that there is q
= unity whatever Ike uuto Hin az
that He alone is cur God, who va
= WHO is and who viii Dc eicrnally-
> 8. ] believe, wiihs porieci iaiih- thi
ID ihe Creator, blessed be HIS name
incorporeEl that DC Is not sub'e
j.. to any uf thc changes incident 10 ms
y ter. and that He has noi any simi
tudc whatever
l. ] believe. with = perfect fat
y that The Creator blessed be nis nan
= Is both the first and last CT al beng
3 ] believe, with a f.crirci iaii
that the Creator [bicssei b. LIS nan
- yea, TO him only, Is u proper % q
dress cur prayers, sad that IL Is n
proper 10 pray 10 any c.hcr beng.
r G. ] believe. uiih psrfc0i faii