Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
VERY BRILLIANT.
A WEDDING AT TIE oPERA-HousE IN
FREDERICKSBURG.
The Ulmar-eoldsmith Nuptials--A Beanti-
ful Picturs-rhe Attsndants-Blsss-
ing q Venerable Couple.
fsp.cIal telegram o the plspstch.l

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. January 9.-0ne OF
the most beautiful weddings that has ever
occurred IN this city took place tonight at
the Opera-House, the parties being Mr.. Henry
Ulmap, a popular young gentleman OF this
city, and Miss Ida, the beautiful and highly
accomplished daughter Of our esteemed
townsman, Mr.. II. Goldsmith. The Opera
House was beautifully and aItisticslly deco
rated with evergreens and flowers. the stage
containing some OF the rsrest and choicest.
On the stage also was large orange tree
bearing . number OF oranges. The bride
entered the ball from the main door and
on the arm OF her father and was followed
by Misses Julia aud Rosa Goldsmith, Kate
kaufman, and Oracle liable, each carrying
baskets OF lovely flowers. As the bridal
party entered the hall the Quintette Orches-
tra Band OF this citv began playing the we'd
ding msrch from MeudelssOhn, aud contin-
ued until the party had crossed the hall and
arrived under large srch made OF roses and
other rare flowers. where the Rev. Or. A. ;.
Bettelheim, Of Baltimore, who performed the
ceremony, was in waiting. Behind the arch
stood a table, on which were two candle
holders, the first being OF gold and holding
seven candles, the second OF silver and
holding three candles, all OF which
were lighted. On the table. also, was
the massive gold band which the groom
presented to the bride, bearing the
inscription: From Henry TO Ida, January
o. 1888" Above the arch, in gold. were the
letters, "U,-G.n which were encircled by 4
large wreath OF eyergrceus. The bride. when
the party arrived under the arch, was pre-
sented TO the groom BY her father, the groom
having entered on The arm OF the BRIDE 5
lr 90 70 was
according to the Hebrew rite. was the second
OF It's character that has ever occurred in this
city and the first that a majority ot those
present ever witnessed. The bride wore a
handsome dress Of white faiie silk eR train,
with pesrI ornaments. while the groom
wore the conventional black. The cere-
monY over the band played a march
from Lohengriu, after which the bride
ard groom were congratulated by a
large number OF friends. Among The
guests present were Mr.. ana Mrs. X. llirsh,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fox. Mr.. Fletcher and
son, Mrs. ueman. Mrs. Kaufman, Mrs.
Bucher, Mr.. and Mrs. solomon Black, Mr..
and Mrs. Nathan Umsn. all OF Baltimore; ;
Miss Adella Strausbergcr, OF Wilihmsport; (;
Miss Clara Myers, OF Lovingston. Va; Miss
Kate Uiman and Nrs. Ulman, OF salisbury;
Mrs. sophia Sulsehacher and NJ. j. Open
heimer, Of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. Sens
beimcr, Of Georgetown; Mrs. GreeHbaum,
Miss Elliott, and many others. The whole
scene presented lovely and beautiful pie
ture. The ushers were Aiessrs. B. IL. jacobs,
j. r. For bes. Jacob Goldsmith. and Maurice
Ilirsh. The happy couple legt on the S:Ai
train for sn extended northern tour
Afer the wedding Dr. Bethlehem stated
that 10 connection with tue marriage cerc'
money be was called upon 10 performs most
pleasing hut solemn ceremony, and that was
TO bless Mr.. and Mrs. simon llirsh, grand
parents 0i the bride, who would tonight
celebrate the fitieth anniversary OF their
wedding. Mr.. and Mrs ilirsh then stepped
under the arch ana received the bless
ings.
Following this all Of the guesta partook OF
most sumptuous feast. When this splendid
collation. hsd been pariakel OF Mr.. Isaac
Hir.h read numerous kilograms from friends
congratulating the couple upon their mar.
rage. The tables were then cleared and
dancing was the order "till the wee sma
hours Of morn" All departed teeiing fully
satisfied snd highly bonored by the evening
! entertainment.