Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-08
WE'D mid FLOWERS.
RICHMOND GENTLEMAN's MAR
RIAGE IN PHILADELPHIA.
NILLHISER GREENEWALD NUPTIALS
The Ceremony Performed I'm Aicr-
camille Hall Meath Floral
Canopy-The Arrangement for
Gucsts-Somc That Were Present.
Canopy--The

PHILADELPHIA, PA, January r.
tspecial)-A wedding Of the most elabo-
rate style and by long odds the most
gorgeous that has occurred here this
season was soiemnized at Mercantile
Hall this evening. when Miss Regina
Viola Gfeenewald daughter of Aaron u.
Greenewald. a prominent merchant OF
this city, became Mrs. Clarence Millhiser,
OF Richmond. The plans for the
event were made and carried out upon
princely scale. although IL had been
announced as "a quiet wedding. en- ia
mile" Mercantile Han is the large Au-
ditorium annexed 10 the handsome quar-
tiers Of the Mercantile Club on north
Broad street, whose members comprise
the elite of Hebrew society IN this city.
The hail was decorated profusely, but
Nth exquisite taste Thick hedges of
tail evergreen trees were arranged from
the broad entrance 10 the stage, in the
shape OF huge vase. the opening, of
course. being at the portals Of the hall
Among the branches Of the trees Vari-
colored incauesscent globes sparkled
brilliantly. Potted palms, acacias.
banked artisticaIy about the trunks of
the towering trees. The stage was a
perfect floral wilderness More evergreen
trees reared their lofty tops there, and
rare tropical palms. Yermlllion-bloomed
glaGiolas. and pure white vases Of great
size stood out In perfect contrast TO the
dark-gresn foliage of the frs and pines.
Directly in front Of the stage stood
canopy. formed of growing vines, inter-
twined with white roses. Myriad cleo
tric-lights eiimmered from tho walls and
ceilings through soft-tinted globes,
throwing q subdued radiance over the
scene.
ARRANGEMENT FOR GUESTS.
Upon seats arranged along the sides
OF this great vase-shaped bower the
wedding guests sat. There were scarce
~ moro than 100 all told. but they rep
resented the very best Hebrew families
Of Philadelphia and Richmond. The wo-
men were eXquisitely gowned, and the
settling in which they We're framed en-
HANGED the beauty Of their personal
charms and the splendor Of their attire.
Promptly at 6 clock the bridal party
appeared at the entrance OF the hall. IL
was led by Mr.. Ben. Gimbel, as master
Of ceremonies. He was followed by the
ushers-Messrs. ID. Frank Greenewald,
oscar Greenewald, Sydney Labe. Louis
y Wiener, !. Greenewald, and AleXan-
der Marcuse. There were no bridesmaids,
out the maid of honor was Miss Laura
Eisner, Of Philadelphia, who wore an
exquisite gown OF green silk and chiffon
with emerald ornaments, and carried
American Beauty roses. The groom, at
tended by his best man, Gustayus Mill
hiser, followed the maid Of honor
THE BRIDE ENTERS.
Then the bride appeared, leaning upon
the arm of her father. She looked very
charming I'm a white satin gown, trimmed
with duchess lace, and rich in its very
simplicity. She carried a bouquet of
lilies Of the valley and orchids. The
bridal party halted at the floral canopy,
where Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf, Of Kene-
seth Israel Congregation, awaited them.
The ceremony was very simple. me
bride was given away by her father. and
the young couple were Joined together ac-
cording to the Jewish ritual It was all
very quiet and very impressive. The
customary reception followed. after which
the company repaired TO the banquet
hall I'm another part Of the CLUBHOUSE.
They made merry there for several hours,
and later saw the departure of the young
couple upon their wedding tour.
Mir. and Mrs. Minhlser will take an e%-
tended tour through Canada and the
South, and will be at home In Richmond
about the first week in February.
FROM RICHMOND.
Among those present from Richmond
were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Hillhiser Mr.. and
Mrs. +. Millhiser, Mr.. Phil Millhser, Mr..
Gus Millhiser, Mr.. and Mrs Sam Hirsch,
Miss Florine Hirsch, Miss Estelle Hirsch,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gunst, Miss Grace Adams
Miss Amelia Kahnweiler and Miss Flora
Greenewald.
Among the guests from Philadelphia
and other cities were Mr.. b. Il. Greene
valid Mr.. and Mrs. b. I.abe, Mr. and Mrs.
+. Glmbel. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Gimbel' Mr.
and Mrs. l. Glmbel, Mr.. Jacob Gimbel'
Mr. d. Gimbel of Philadelphia. Mr. Isaac
Gimbe Of Chicago Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Labe, and Mrs. Morris
Kaufman; Mr.. and Mrs. n. Rice Miss
r. Rice, Mr.. Jacob Rice, Mr. VIII Bam-
berger, Mr.. Harry Bamberger Miss Alice
Hamburger. Mr. Fred. Espen. Miss Levy,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Craven. Miss 3. Craven.
Miss II. Craven, Mr.. Ervine Labe, MIR.
VIII Greenewald Of Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. c. Greenewald. MI. and Mrs. j.
c. Greenewald Of Bradford. Pa, and Miss
H.