Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
Beautiful Ceremony.

Hebrew Congregation, on Eighth street, near
Ii. street. was ,ha scene Of an Interesting, JOY
GUS and imposing ceremony to day, Sbabuoth
10 the Hebrew era, i! being the occasion of the
conf III ,tion of twolve of the youthful members
of the eongrcgali,n. Tho interior Of the stored
edi6ce had been tsstoiuliy prepared for tho
occasion and presented beautiful and most
attractive appearance. The alter was band-
somey decorated and pure white exotlcs OF tho
choicest description bedecksd the readers
desks. Fesoon5 Of evergreeos were suspended
in graceful forms, aud everything was as fresh
and charming as the glorious SUI which sent
playful laoces Of light dancing among the con.
gregation. The attendance was large and dc.
yout, end great interest was manifested IN the
exercises. Rev. Mr.. Stern conducted the ser
VICES, which began at 10 o'clock and continued
for two hours or more. Though somewhat
protracted, their beauty and charm prevented
any lack Ct interest. The lady coDhIn 'nts
were at!ircd 10 Wh>e and Wors wreaIhs OF en-
tlemai, & wers amnpg their curls. The young
men were dr. sSed 10 iradioaal black with
boutonuierrcs They nnde very handsome
party and the ,ce of each beamed with lntelll-
genoe. The splendid choir connected with this
church opened tbs services BY chanting tho
conclading v,rses of "Hal,l," the translation
of which lioos is, "Bl4s5ed are those that en-.
ter p the pame of tho L,rd; such Is our bless
log from the houe Of the Lord, and while the
sacred notes rolled through the building, the
oonirmans entered and took their places in
front of the Ark or covonant. An address, ap.
propriate to the occ.sion was then made 10
q erman by the miois'er. who spoke OF the
osssteS Of confirmation and tho duty eVery one
their faith strengthened tlVi' f-HsiiS ,s.nt ., of
their reIigieu, vSws by III, graci ,9a m'n! ~. y.
way bestowed upon them.
After th. mu3af bnnedictions, the conhrm'
ants arose, and the fill wing hymn vas ohanted:
Choir.
Come, ye children, to His house,
Come with holy joy before Him.
Here profess your Dlous vows;
God will hear you; come, impOrc Him.
Confmdn's.
With ioy We come before His throne,
And with our VOWS draw near Him,
To be Ills servant, His alone,
Who lovsth all that fear Him.
BE koows what longing in US dwells,
He knows what we eudsaV,r,
Knows our desire, above all else
10 truth to live forever.
Unto the Lord we cousccrstc
Ourselves and all within u5,
o may His light irradiate
Our souls, for truth to Win US.
A sweet little prayer by Miss LA Gusdort
gas followed by the usual examination as to
the itLess and preparation OF the Candidates,
all OF whom displayed wonderful aptness and
familiarity with their duies and obligations.
Tho Ten Cummandmeuts Wei repeated by all
in Hebrew and E1glish, and the choir sang
a German hymn, "Eupor Il II, Gott, praise to
God J after which came the most Interesting
part of the ceremony. being remarks by tho
coofrmants, giviog their reasons for taking
the holy and lmportant.step 10 lit, they had.
An elcduept address was thon made to the class
| by the ministers, who congratulated them upon
their determination to do right, and gave them
wise words as to the course to pursue 10 con.
tinuipg au upright, Doble career II the sight
aud fear of God. The children were then
! blessed by their parents 10 the usual f'rm, and
the choir chanted the priestly blcsslDgs IN he
| brew. The choir next sang the twenty V'fourtn
Psalm in Hebrew, after which the solemn SER
vic,s of opening and closing the ark took place.
the c,bfrmanrs 10 the meantime recltlng the
| "Coutession of Faith The minister then pro-
uounc,d the Pricstly Blessing and the exercises
closed with further music by the choir. ,,
| When the congregation was dismissed, the
conGrmants departed for their respective homes
| and each held an ioforma reception, their
friends g ,cking forward to txend their con-
gra. .ulatious aud best wishes. Refreshments
were served 10 each loStano9 and INC utuoSI
good feeliog prevailed. - Wash Crttc
PRINTERS AND PRINTING Many who con-
descend 10 illuminate this dark work With Inc
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