Rock Island Argus., 1871-07-03
THE MARRIAGE.

Yesterday, one of the most interesting
marriage ceremonies it has ever been our
lot to witness was performed in Rock Island.
in the Second Presbyterian Church, by DIR.
Epstein, Rabbi, of Milwaukee. The mar.
riage was fixed to take place at 4 O'Clock P.
NJ. By halfpsst three the church was three
parts filled, and BY half-pas. four, at which
hour the ceremony was actually performed,
the church was crowded, in every part, by
congregation very interesting to witness.
hnsprinis, there was present almost every
shade of religious relief in the world and,
secundo, theY-the ladies, we mean, for they
predominated-presented to our view every
possible hue of delicious summer attire ::
everything from pearly lavender touching
upon q new cerise) TO dark shades of green
and blue, and their contrasts. The afternoon
was so warm that, though the church was
ventilated, and screened by its Venetian
blinds, everyone was obliged to call into
rsquisition the fan-of every conceivable
description, from the plain palm leaf to that
of beautiful and elaborate manufacture.
The wedding party occupied the front
seats. DIR. Epstein proceeded to put on his
gown. Theodore Falk, of the Davenport
Banner, took his place at the organ, and
played Mendelssohn's Wedding March, and
then the ceremony began. DR.. Epstein
who had donned black gown, surmounted
by that emblem the tales, Ia silken robe
passing over either shoulder, having ten
fringes in emblem of the ten commandments
gave an address suited to the occasion.
On Saturday the Rabbi preached in the
, church in English, but yesterday, the only
language used was German. After the al
Dress the wedding party stood up in order 81
# follows:
i Bride-Miss Amalia Loewy.
Bridegroom Adler.
Representatives of Brides mother-Mrs
S. Kohn, Mrs. J. II. Adler, Mrs. Sam. Rinds
kopf
Representatives of Brides father-Mr.
Kohn, Mr.. J. Il. Adler, Mr.. Sam, Rinds
kopf.
Is BHIDEsMAIDs.-Miss Annie Kohn, Mis-
10 Annie Heller, Miss Tilly Heller, Miss Ros
1T Rindskopf
GRooMsMEN.-Mr. Ed. Kohn, Mr.. Chas
Adler, Mr.. Louis May, Mr., j. Epstein.
ID The bride-a lovely young lady-w
rs sttired in white merino, wearing tAstefr
o wreath of orange blossoms and the usua
gszy white veil.
ae The next part of the ceremen
a was the interchange of plain gol
ID rings by the contracting parties, viii
the Rabbi pronounced . benediction over
silver cup of wine, which was the EN- blem
% Joy, of which the bride and bridegroo
he tasted. DR.. Epstein then concluded Il
ne ceremony in few suitably formal words,
OF the course of which he reminded the
that the ring was the emblem OF faithfulnes
~. and Adjured them to be constant. II
ilv bridegroom then ssluted the bride, and bo
an received congratulations from their friend
a. after which the party proceeded to the Tu
m. ner Hall, where 6 sumptuous repast W
provided. Two hundred satdown to Dime
and were regaled in priucely manner
ne Daring dinner, Biehl's Band played q
''u propriste music st intervals; and, wh'
~ four telegraphio dispatches arrived fro
iei Milwaukee, announced their solvent by
DIS heradic trumpet.
The dispatches we're all addressed to F,
of dinsnd and Amslia, aud came from your
rn folks and old settlers, all wishing the your
he couple well.
nd A good many pleasant speeches followe
ge Sam. Rindkopf followed by A. Breche
proposed DIR. Epstein, who responded in
humorous speech, frequently interrupted
L applause.
Mr., Rindskopf spoke, giving short far
D. i!y history of the two families nov so hs
PLY united. Toast: the father and moth
up of the bride, in Europe.
3D. The press being toasted, was responded
IS. By Captain Haverstick and ". by. Burde
t 8 A. Brecher next made very witty speec
criticizing the married state.
Mr.. Joe Rosenfeld proposed the Liber
~ of America, the adopted country of G,
' mans.
Drs. Adlers, Epstein, Bernhardi, a.
=, other gentlemen we're then called upon.
" After dinner the party proceeded to t
- dancing floor, aud the rest of the event
vas passed in harmonious union.
II
Ia. ing and delightful entertainment behind
Ter We turn back to congratulate the youth
list and handsome pair. Happy is the bri
I'VE that the sun shines on 1t shone on b
for May she always be happy, and may he
most happy in her happiness. Godspe
them both.
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