, 1876-05-19
ROthschild's Marriage.

Nile. Bettina Rothschild, daughter Of
Baron Alphonse Rothschild, was married
to-day at the synagogue in the Rue de la
NictOire to Baron Albert Rothschild, of
Vienna. Twelve o'clock was mentioned
on the cards of invitation, but it was
nearly half an hour after that time before
the bridal pair arrived, in a magnificent
equipage, followed by the other members
of their numerous family, in UOitures de
gala. There was an immense crowd in
the narrow street, but as no one was ad-
mitted into the synagogue without a
ticket there was plenty of room in the
sacred edifice.
The coup dGiI on passing the central
doorway was highly effective. The archi-
itecture is imposing in the grand simplic-
ity Of its outlines, and the building is
both wide and lofty, forming a spacious
nave divided by a series of round arches
from two side aisles. Behind the semi
circular portion of the synagogue, on
each side of the Ten Commandments, an
swering to what would be called the sane
tuary in a church, there was a profuse
decoration of tropical plants, with fes-
toons of red and white roses disposed
against a background of verdure. The
red canopy beneath which the ceremony
took place stood out in picturesque relief
from this mass of green coloring.
The lady guests we're mArshalled into
seats on the left, while the men were sent
to the right. The latter were all in full
evening dress. As soon as the bride and
bridegroom made their appearance the
organ pealed out and the excellent choir
intOned an effective hymn. The boys
voices were particularly bright and tell
ing. From musical point of view
the service was very interesting.
A hymn on a charming melody, com
posed expressly for the occasion by
NJ. Jonas, was well sung by an amateur,
and during the ofertory NJ. Faure gave
the famous prayer from "MOse in EgittO,"
and it was drOll to observe the sanqfroid
with which the entire congregational
was about to say audience-turned their
backs on what we should call the altar.
and remained in this position to gaze at
the famous singer, their love of music
overcoming their respect for the sanctity
OF the place. Moreover, as soon as the
ohertOry began everybody reversed the
seats Of his wooden chair in order to
make room for the gueteuses, who, pre-
eeded by a huiSsier and accompanied by
gentleman, solicited aims in accordance
with French practice, which in this in
stance somewhat impaired the effects of
both instruments and voice. M. Faure
also sung with superb effect "Chant d.
Hymeenee," composed expressly for the
occasion by NJ. Samuel David. The cho-
raj ritournelle Of the canticle is very me-
lO1louss anu tne hagp sccompalr.==-f
the second verse adds TO the unQuestion-
able effect Of the composition. It begins
in French, Lies chefs d'Israel sont dams
Pallegresse," but NJ. Faure sung It To-
Hebrew words. The ceremony was con-
cluded by an extraordinarily wild and
difficult chant, sung by cantor possessed
OF voice Of rare compass and power.
In short sermon the officiating rabbi al
luded to the circumstances that the bride
and bridegroom were already related by
family ties.
When the service was overall the friends
Of the bride crowded into side apart.
ment to congratulate the newly married
pair. The assemblage comprised most of
the nOtables of Paris, and a remarkable
number of handsome and well-dressed
ladies. Hundreds of people were waiting
in the bitterly cold wind in the open
street to see the bride pass, but she es.
capped by a side door in the Rue st.
Georges.-Pdris Cor. London Times.