Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-09-08
FOR THE NEWS AND TIMES.
A Jewish Wedding.

pany with several from our Town, to
receive an invit 'tion to an Israclltisl
wedding at Lewisvillc, S. Q.
The parties wee relatives of our
learned townsman "RABBi" Rich,
who seemed, with his san, to net Us
master Of ceremonies.
Three vehicles containing seven
men, left Town at ; p. M, and after
a pleasant ride Of some l3 miles,
found themselves in Lewisyille before
the appointed hour, 6 p. NJ.
We received cordial welcome
and stood prepared to witness n cere-
mony new to most Of our party. After
little delay, several young men
took from a corner of the room
curious long package, which, on being
opened, proved to be "THE CANOPY"
This was the Paradicc- representa-
ton VIC suppose where Adam was
married.
-Four stout mahogany nprigh is
with circular bases, were placed in
the centre oftl1c Aonr and connected
at the top by cross pieces. Over this
WAS thrown white cloth canopy,
caught up i'll loops with cord and
tasscls. Stretched from one post to
another was wide blue ribbon, hav-
ing printc !, in the hebrew character,
a welcome to the bride anil groom.
y table was placed in centre upon
which we SAW y small silver pitcher
continuing wine, several wine glasses
and Il lamp.
The Rabbi or priest, Rev. Steel, of
Columbia, S. c., then came forward
holding in his hand bag. lie was
a small, dark man with very bright
and intelligent eyes. On sign from
him, the bride was brought from her
room by two bridesmaids, while two
T s5s@vnlsmen pro !uce,l the tremb ing
groom from an0rher- quarter.
They were placed side by side and
then all present were requested to
place their hats upon their heads
during the tcmn,ony. The scene at
This point WAS very striking. Tn.
bride in IIcr costly and beautiful
attire, seemed to fully appreciate her
position and hid her face from view
the gronm, also handsomely dres sed,
with the maids and men attendant
standing i'll waiting attitude, W lille
the guests Jew and Gentle looked
on expeclant,
The Rabbi here opened his bag,
from which lie took book, cap and
a sash. Having opened his book. he
placed the little cap upon his head
and threw the sash over his shoulders.
The couple faced the East and
having claspel hands the ceremony
commenced by the Priest soIemnly
asking each one if lie or she desired
wcdlock, somewhat in this way, II
ask thee, Lcophole , son Of
Abraham -, dost thou desire to
hive the woman whom you now hold
by the hand ? Dost thou, in the
presence of Almighty God. of these
men of your race and of these many
witencsses voluntarily declare your
desire to have this woman to wife
according to the instituted order oi
holy raligi N and the custom of your
race? Then answer, II do p
| In the same manner the bride was
made to signify her Witness. Then
the Prizes, .intnned in the soft hebrew
Il part Of the service, after which til k
ing II ring from his pocket he caused
tic groom to put it upon the finger Of
The bride,
After some further rcading, the
Priest to.k glass Of wine and pre-
scntcd it i'll turn to bride and groom
who each slipped it as did also the
Priest. Then two Of the assisting
ministers, one Of whom was "Rahbi'
Rich, read from The hebrew book and
held the glass of wine. After which
the Priest declared the couple man
and wife and placing n vine glass he.