The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-03
THE SCENE IN THE SYNAGOGUE DURING THE
CEREMONY.

THE SCENE IN THE SYNAGOGUE DURING THE
fpar!s March 2 correspondence OF London Telegraph
The Rothschds marriage took place IN the new
synagogue IN tho Ruc de la victoirc. Twelve o'clock
was mentioned tho cards OF Invitation, but II was
nearly half hour after that time before the bridal
pair arrived, in magnificent cqulpagc, followed by
tho other members OF their numerous family in vo-
tssres &c gala. There was an immense crowd In the
narrow street. but as ono admitted into the
synagogue without . ticket there was plenty OF room
In tho sacred edince
passing tho central doorway was highly effective.
The architecture imposing IN tho grand simplicity OF
its outlines, and tho building both wide and lofty,
forming spacious divided BY series OF round
arches from two side aslcs gallery runs round
three sides Of the building and tho music oft with
line toned organ. Is In second one above the principal
entrance The effect OF the latter on the eye, perched
up SO high IL moro peculiar than pleasing; but, In
musical sense, tho arrangement Is admirable Behind
tho scmicircular portion OF the synasogue, on each
side OF the Ten Commandments, answering to what
would DO called tho sanctuary In church, there was
prousc decoration OF tropical plants with fcstoons OF
red and white roses disposed against background OF
vcrdurc. The red canopy beneath which the core
mony took place stood out in picturesque relief from
this mass OF green coloring
wcre marshalled into seats on the len, while the men
were sent 10 the right The latter were oil in iull
evening dress. As soon as
rnE AND BRIDEGROOM
made their appearance the organ pcaed out and tho
excellent choir nt3ned an effective hymn. The boys
voices particularly bright and telling From .
musical point OF Wow
THE SERVICE
was very interesting hymn on q charming melody
imposed expressly for the occasion by H. JONAS
we'll sung by amateur, and during tho offcrtory NJ
Faure gave the famous prayer from Nose Ia Egitton
aud was droll to observe the sangfroid with which
the entire congregational was about 70 say audience
turned their backs what wo should call the altar,
aud remained in this position to gaze the famous
singer. their love OF music overcoming their respect
for the sanctity Of the place Moreover the
onertory began everybody reversed the seat OF his
wooden CHAIR order TO make room for the gseusss,
who, preceded by huissier and accompanied By q
gentleman, solicited aims In accordance with French
practice which In this instance somewhat impaired the
effects OF both instruments and voice. NJ. Faure
also sung with superb effect Chant dHym6n6e, y
composed expressly Tor tho occasion, by NJ. Samuel
David The choral ritournellc OF the canttce Is very
mcodious and the harp accompaniment TO the second
verse adds tho unqucsonabc effect OF the po-
sion II begins 10 French, LES chefs d'lsracl sont
dams l'allegressc." but ii. Faure sung II 10 Hebrew
words Tho ceremony concluded by an oxtraordi-
narlly wild and difficult chant sung by cantor pos
sesscd OF a voice Of rare compass and power. In a
short sermon tho ocang RABBI alluded to the circum.
thai the BRIDE and bridegroom were already
lated by family ties.
when tho service was over all the friends OF the bride
crowded into side apartment TO
CONGRATULATE
the newly married pair Tho assemblagc comprised
most OF the notabilitcs OF Paris and remarkable
number OF handsome and we'll dressed ladies. Hun.
drcds OF people waiting the bitterly cold wind
I'm the open the bride pass but she escaped
by side door IN tho Rue ST. Georges