The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-20
TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUN.
iRothsclaild's Marriage.

Il Mile BrttiBa R6tilsctild. daughter OF B iron
Alp'ionse Rothschi'd, was married ON the25thtn
atsthe synagogue in tile Rue de Ia Victoirc
Baron Albert Rothschiid. of Yicnna.s Twelve
O'Clock was meptionrlan. the cards OF invita-
ton. but it was nearly half an hour FER that
time before the bridal pair arrived, in mag
niliceiit rquipage, followed by tlie other mems
hers OF their numerous family. uoitssres de
gala. There wasganq immense, crowd In the
narrow street, hut rs no one was admitted in-
to the synagogue without ticket there was
plenty of roo,afin the sacred edifce fs ri
* The corp dmnl on passing, the central door
way NaS highly effective. The archit eeture IL
imposing IN the grand simplicity, of Its out-
lines. and The building is both willie aud lofty.
forming Il spacious nave divitietl by n series
OF rouna arches FROM two side .aisles. 3 Be-
hind the semi-circnlar. portion of the syna-
goglle, on each side of the Ten Command
ments, answering 10 'wlist wonid be callcd
the sanctuary in a c'lllrch. there was pro-
fuse decoration of tropical plants, with fes-
tonns Of red and white roses disposed against
4 background of verfltfw. The red canopy be-
meath which the ceremony took place stood
ont in picturesque relief from this mass o;
green coloring. .ts.t 5..satf ..j Z et.al s,yEB
The lady guests We're mars',aled into seats
on the left, While the men were sent to the
right. The latter were all in full evcring
dress. As soon AS the bride anti bridegroom
made their appearance the organ pe9led out
and the excellent choir intonef an effect
i've hymn, The hoys' voice were particn-
h,ry bright and telling From 4 musical
point Of view the service was very Interesting.
A hymn on q charming, melody, composed
expressly for the OCCASION by NJ. Jonas, was
well sung BY an amateur. and during tho otfer-
tory. NJ. Faurc gave the famous prayer from
"Moses in E otto, and it was drol to observe
the san.froi9 with which the entire congregation
Il was about to say anrncc) turned their bfoks
on what we should ctll tie ALTAR and remain
in this position to gaze at the famous singer,
their love of mlse overcoming their respect
for the sinctty of the place. Moreover as
soon as the offcrtory began everybody reversed
the seat OF his wooslen chair in order to max.
room Jneteuses, who preceded by a hatissfer
am! accompanietlhva gentleman. solic6p, lyaim%
in accordance with French practice, which, in
this rstance somewhat impaired til" rtt;. et> OF
beth Instruments ard voice NJ FaIlre ais"
sung with superb effect al"Chant IEyn!ence,
composed expressly Cor the occasion by Sam
uel David. The choral rtonn,eile OF the can-,
ticle is very melodious. and fhe harp aecompa-
.ilpent 70 the second verse adds to taic Tx,
questionable effect of the composition. Ut he
gins in French, lies chefs 0Israel sont dams
Palegresse," but n. Fanre sung it to Hebrew
words. The ceremony was concluded by an pX
traordinarily wild and dtlieut chant, sung hy
u cantor possessed Oft voice of rare compass
and power. In 8 short sermon the: ofliciating
Raballuded to the circumstances that the hEitle
and bridegroom were already related By finn.
lily ties. 7s gas
When the service was over all the friends of
the bride crowded into q side departaant to
congratulate the newly married pair. The as
srmblage comprised most Of the notaEses OF
Paris. and II remarkable nriNber OF h&,s.hoinc
and we'll dressed ladies. Hundreds Of Wopla
We're waiting III the bitter coil. in she ope''
street to see the bride pass, but she escaped
by Il side door III t.ic Rae st. Georges.