The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-09-08
AN ORTHODOX JEWIsH " E1DIxo.
The Ceremonials OF Ancient Days, with the
Polish Music Of tho DIiddIe Ages-Ths
Canopy, tho Cup, and the Shiycred Cob
let-Dr. KnnIroMiin's Addresa.

The Ceremonials OF Ancient Dhys, with the
Polish Music Of tho DIiddIc Ages-Ths
Canopy, tho Cup, and the Shiycred Cob
let-Dr. Kantrowitz's Address.
The synagogue in Chrystie street was ycster-
day afternoon the scene OF brilliant orthodox we'd
ding IL is famous tfor having preserved inviolato
all the ancient usages OF Judafm and hence is FIRE.
quenly chosen by the wealthy uptown Jewish fam.
lies who cling iondy to the customs Of the past.
Al three O'Clock T. NJ. the bridal party entered the
building. the bridegroom, MIR. George D. Green Of
Mssissipp, escorting his bride, Miss Rachel Harris,
who was dressed IN lavender satin cut d6ooetS and
v'immcd with point lace and srrigs Of orange fow.
ere. She wore wreath OF the same on bcr head
with blonde iall. The couple WERE followed
re, cousin Of the bride, Miss Annie
Harris, Miss Jeanette Marks, ,nd Sliss
by The party Of the BRIDEGROOM, Megsrs. Robt Har.
ris, VIM. Harris, j. Rosentha, and p Harris all OF
whom were attrcd in the latest wedding fashion
evening dress with white vest, white tie, and white
cloves, to witch SON" dashing beaux added a small
6orquct Of white flowers. She parents Of the bride
As this is the first week Of tho Hebrew month
hhol, when unusual soiemnity prevails IN prepare
ton Tor tue coming new year, the marriage was
prcfaced rs the first bart % the noon service. Al
It's conclusion The sexton. Mr. B.elene'd, who plays
much ilorc important part In Jewish synagivues
tunn DIS Christian cOnpCcrs, made an announcement
IN Hebrew, aud the grouma party took possession
Of thc lott side Of the nem0r o. reading platform,
u
mantle called Ndih which Is the visible sign " an
accented and mitliW Hebrew. Then the ciup1. or
canopy o. vol ow silk, brought IRON its place OF
deposit, and tao four rods that sustain 1t
truH ed " Cui gentlemen and the groom taking mis-
| place ur'i.r &c, the Rabbit DR.. klntrOwitZ. eE-
claimed, Blessed "a he that cnrrch W the OF
| uc Lord" lie ulen chsntel rsani. during which
Tie bride tnd her party took their plae - der Il @
canopy, The Rabbi then exclaimed " Blessed As
| sac iN7i comoth iu the name OF the lord
| The band which occupied place N the gallery ~
lieu OF the forhiffen organ at this junctui. struck
| ~ IN air said to be Polish, hut Ear more singular
than pleasing. 1t is invariably played at weddings
| Ia this synsgogue, and has probably the charm OF
association. Nest came tho discourse of the Rabbi,
long address the duties OF married life, full o.
noelicsl inages and quotations from the Acro,ures
ana Iamud, and containing many path etic passages,
a. which all the ladies Of the brides party including
the bride herself, frequently wept At IT. conclu
goblet was Oiled with WINE and held to the lps
hrst OF the groom, and atrrward OF the bride; the
groom repeating the marriage Declaration Ia Hebrew.
after the Rabbi placed the wedding ring upon the
first finger OF the brides right hand At this rite
| there was another burst OF rolish music from the
gallery and then the certificate read IN Hebrew.
The sexton now placed drinking glass on the car
pet o. The I1etnor, an1 the bridegroom leaning
tie shoulder OF his lest man, crushed II with
vigorous stamp This concluded the ceremony. and
all the gentlemen shook hands, folomnlg.
Tie bridal party then let for Lyric Hail. where
luxurious dinner had been prepared, which was sue
ceeded by ball In the evening