The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-05
BRILLIANT EVENT
The Silver Wedding Of Nh, and Mrs. Jacob
Recht Celebrated Last Night.
MEMORABLE AND BEAUTIFUL SCENE
Tho Ceremony Exquisite Decorn.
lions Guests from n Distance
Elaborate Bnnquet.-In Sooiesy's
Realm Many GoinRs and Conltngs
or fortunes Fnvorites.


Among the many beautiful and bril-
liant events that have been celebrated In
Montiiore hall, there mas been none
more brilliant or delightfully."- successful
than the celebration last night in this
famed editice of the silver wedding Of
MIR. and Mrs. Jacob Hccht.
The affair was of the most elaborate
n striking character and will long
be pleasantly remembered by those who
were fortunate enough to be present.
There were some two hundred Of these
latter. invited guests, and a.happier,
merrier or brighter throng never ION
ored a more joyful occasion with their
presence.
The large building was aglow with
from top to bottom. shedding soft
lustre over the happy faces below and
blending wonderfully with the magnif-
cent decorations, which included silver
ornaments, palms, ferns, smilaX n
flowers of all sorts. Borjes' Orchestra,
which oflciated, was placed behind a
bank Of palms extending all the way
across the stage.
Down stairs the decorations were even
more profuse and intricate. Plates had
been laid for two hundred and ten guests
upon the large tables arranged in the
form of a Maltese Cross. Over these
lcclg ropes of smilaX were grouped from
the central chandelier, beneath which
was a huge bridal bouquet in front Of
the seats of honor. while other less
pretentious floral designs decorated the
tables at frequent intervals. contrast
Ing prettily with the elaborate table
furnishings.
THE MARRIAGE SERVICE.
At $50 o'clock the guests began to
arrive and were received by the conf
mittee of arrangements, which consisted
OF MIR. D. Lowenherg, chairman, and
Messrs. Morris l1lrschltr, Mamie Campo
and Joseph b. Hecht. These gentlemen
also acted as ushers. They were sta
toned ut the entrance to the hall and
as guest or party Of guests arrived they
were conducted to chairs reserved for
them IN the spacious edifce. Among
the out-of-town guests were the follow-
ing: Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Myers, of Rich
mond; Mr.. D.. Wallace Reutells, OF Bos-
ton: Miss Tillie MorItz, of New York;
Mr. Fred MoritZ. of New York; Mrs.
Hechinger, of New York; Miss Hattie
lserman, Of Manchester; MI. Goodward,
OF Boston; Mr.. Ostricher. OF New York;
MI NJ. Hofheimer, Of Knoxville, Tenn;
Mr. 5. Binswanger, of New York; Mrs.
Moses Hofheimer, of Richmond.
AT y o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Hecht ar
riVcd In a handsome equlpaEe and ec1-
tered the r~estfbule. preceded by their
two little sons. Masters Martin and Ed
gar. and followed by MI. Joseph b..
Hecht. their eldest son. and their two
charming daughters. Misses Blanche and
Maude. They were met by the ushers at
the head of the steps, and the process
SION wended It's way to q position in
front OF the stage, where the Rev. DIR.
Bernard EbersOn. OF Ohcf Sholem Tenn
pie, performed the ceremony that TWEEN
ty-hve years g made the happy couple
man IL wife. 1t being performed at
that time by the Rev. DIR. Fuld at the
Cumberland Street synagogue. The
ceremony last night was witnessed by
the large number present. and imme-
diately upon It's conclusion a reception
was held. and Mr.. and Mrs. Hecht were
kept busy for the next half hour receiv-
Ing congratulations. his over, the
hall was cleared. and to inspiring strains
from the hidden orchestra. those who
desired tripped the light fantastic until
Just before the hour set for the banquet.
At 10:45 the promenade was formed.
being led by Mr.. and Mrs. Hecht, and
the long procession, keeping time to n
pretty march, proceeded down stairs to
the handsomely decorated d!aing hall.
THE BANQUET.
The principals sat at the centre table,
with their children on either side, max
Ing n pretty group. and around them
the guests forming 4 perfect back
ground. the beautiful costumes OF the
ladies making n pretty contrast to the
stylish dress suits worn by the gen
tlemen.
Mr.. Hirschler was toast master and
many and nppropos were the toasts
drunk, and responded to by the follow
Ing: air. ]. b. Lowenberg, Mr.. Sig Nor
itz. Mr.. Joseph IIccht. Mr.. Moses Sterne,
DR.. Eberson. MIR. Fred Myers. Of Rich
mond, and Mr.. Fred Morris. OF New
York. The tables fairly groaned be-
meath the weight OF good things spread
upon them. The banquet lasted until
1890. when all repaired to the ballroom
n parlors. where dancing. music. both
and instrumental. were INDUCED
In by the guests until a late hour. As
Mr.. n Mrs. Hecht were about to depart
they were surrounded by those present
and received the unanimous wish of all
that they might live to celebrate their
golden wedding.
Mrs. Hecht wore n beautiful costume
OF black n white satin, trimmed In
silver and Duchess lace. with handsome
diamond ornaments. Mr.. Hecht was at
tired in n becoming full dress suit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hecht have five chill
drcn-Mr. Joseph 3. Hecht, of New
York: Misses Blanche II. Hecht and Miss
Maude Estelle Hecht and Masters Mar
tin r. and Edgar J. Hecht.
The presents, number one hundred and
twenty-eight. were handsome and costly.
and the most of them very useful, as
well as ornamental. kilograms of con-
gratulations in large numbers were re-
ceived and many were the we'll wishes OF
those who were unable to be present.
Mr.. II. Pincus and Messrs. Harris &
Petree are certainly due all the praise
extended them by the guests. the former
for the d~el!cacies which he served In
such n tempting manner and the latter