The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
MAGNIFICENT AFFAIR AT THE TEMPLE
OF ISRAEL
Mr.. Marcus w. jacob and Miss
Blanche Barbara David Plight Their
Troth Elaborate supper at The
Orton-The Couple Gone North on a
Bridal Tour.

wedding n certainly II was n OF
the most magnificent nuptial events
ever celebrated in our city.
Long before the hour for the cere-
mony the Temple was crowded with h
friends OF the couple. For the happy
event. the ediice was decorated in a
most charming manner. The walls and
hooks in rear of the altar represented
a back ground OF royal palms and
ferns, with a lace work of wild smilax
reaching almost to the ceiling. The
gas stands in front Of the altar were
ta%stefully entwined with wild smilax,
beautiful canopy of wild smilax, the
columns and top being set off With
hundreds Of white carnations that made
it a thing OF loneliness. The side walls
of the church were also handsomely
decorated.
|. MIR. E. P. Boatwright presided at the
organ in the loft and while the specta-
tors were in waiting he rendered a
charming programme of Beethoven and
Wagnerian selections. When the brid-
al party arrived the strains of the
Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin was
rendered for the entry.
The procession to the altar was led
by the ushers in couples as follows:
Messrs. Gus Danenbaum and i. III.
Bear; Messrs. Ed E. David and NJ. L.
| Binswanger, of Philadelphia; Messrs.
L. w. Solomon and /. j. Bear.
Up and wown the aisle were stream
| ers of broad red ribbon, and they were
handled by the manly little nephews
of the bride, Masters Harold Sycle and
| Louis Stein, who parted the ribbon
| as the procession passed On it's way.
After the ushers came two of the
| bridesmaids, Miss AnIooinette Cohen, OF
| Washington. D. c., and Miss Alice
| Rheinstein, OF New York. Walkin
| alone. Miss Hattye Taylor followed,
land after her came Miss Marcella Shrier
and Miss Amelia Brunhld. of Philadei-
| phia.
After the bridesmaids passed, the
groom entered leaning OF the arm OF
his best man and brother. Mr.. Joseph
N. jacob.
The next to approach were the flow
ers girls, little Misses Helen Waxman
and Goldie Stein, who preceded the
bride who came in their wake leaning
on the arm of her father, Mr.. A.
David.
At the altar, the couple stood be-
meath the beautiful floral canopy while
their were CUP around
them, the bridesmaids standing on the
inner circle and the uShers on the out
side. The Rev. DR.. s. Mendelsohn, the
rabbi of the congregation, officiated and
performed the impressive and solemn
emo after the form of the He
brew faith and in accordance with the
laws of North Carolina. The wedding
ring was placed OF the finger of the
bride by the groom n when the mar
riage had been declared as consumated
and the bencdiction had been pro-
rnn ho ri1 ro~frv q -
the inspiring notes of the Mendelssohr
wedding march.
The beautiful bride was costumed in
a most charming creation Of white
duchesse satin, deliberately trimmed
with duchesse lace. She wore a tulle
bouquet Of real lilies of the valley and
maidenhair ferns. Her ornaments
were diamonds, the gift of the groom
The bridesmaids wore rich dresses
Of white lace and silk mule. and car
ried bouquets Of red carnations. The
bouquets We're tied with broad red silk
ribbons, and the predominating colors
were red and white. in keeping with
the colorS of the wedding.
From the temple the wedding party
was driven 10 the Orion where an
elaborate wedding dinner was served
in the parlors and corridors which were
decorated in the most lavish manner
l VIII 1IOplCdl pldFS III great variety.
The following was the menu:
Lynnhaven Bay Oysters.
Celery Hearts.
Consomme la Bouillon.
Queen Olives. Sliced Tomatoes
Sailed Almonds
Broiled Florida Shad. AUX Fine Herbs
Pommes Croquettes.
Rhine Wine.
i Quail IN Compete Garni on Toast.
Asparagus in Baskets.
Champagne Breton Sec.
Chicken Salad au Lettuce Italienne.
Roman Punch.
Orange Meringue Tarts.
Bridal Cake. Ornamented Cake
N~eapolitan Cream in Forms.
Edam Cheese. Bents Water Crackers
Cafe Noir.
During the stylish service Of the din
ner, Mi. jacob and his bride wer,
overwhelmed with toasts n theil
health, happiness and prosperity wer,
drank in sparkling champagne. Afte
dinner, the bride and groom babe thei
friends adieu r repaired TO From
street depot where they took the salooq
a for a northern tour. They expec
to return in two weeks and will resid.
at the jacob home on Third and Grac
streets.
The couple received numerous tele
grams of congratulations and from al
QudiicES VI TIE SOUTH and north cam
magnificent and costly presents by tn.
hundreds, denoting the great popu
larity Of the two young people who ha.
blended their lives in the happy afaf
OF yesterday.
Mr.. jacob has taken for his brid
n OF Wilmingtonfs most beautiful
and lovely young ladies. h Is tn,
daughter Of Mr.. Abraham David, on.
Of Wilmington's most prominent an,
successful merchants. and IN ~popularl,
known north and south.
Mr.. jacob Is one OF Wffminston'
most promising young business men
and We doubt IL there Is a more hfShI,
esteemed and popular young gentlemal
In his city. He has proven himself 8
pc possessed OF n business qualifca
tons, and he not only has a splendf.
reputation at home but he 10 know
the state for his sterlfn,
Qualities AT present he % president o
the OF Of Whining
ton and Is h youngest man who eve
neid that honored position. He is ais