Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-02
A LARGE HEBREW WEDDING.
THE FIRST EVER CELEBRATED At THE
ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
Mr.. Sol Kline And Miss Fanny
Goodman Married Under
The Chuppa.
A SOLEMN AND UNIQUE
CEREMONY.

Yesterday was day OF weddings and
Annapolis very nearly broke the record
with three weddings in one day. The
two weddings that occurred earlier in the
day were quiet, every day affairs. but the
ceremony that occurred at clock in the
evening was a notably unique wedding.
First because it is the first large He
brew wedding to be solemnized in this
city. and secondly because il occurred at
the City Assembly Rooms. and in the
recollection of the oldest inhabitant it is
the first wedding ceremony celebrated in
this old historic building. For other
reasons it was a notable wedding. An
unusually large number of visitors from
Baltimore, Washington and from cities OF
PENNSYLVANIA and Delaware were present
at the ceremony and it is estimated the
guests numbered over five hundred.
The Assembly Rooms were attractively
decorated in growing palms and cut
flowers. Beautiful screens, the framework
of gold and the screens of smilax and
maiden hair fern. set off corners of the
upper room, where the ceremony took
place, followed by dancing. The lower
room was set apart for the supper room,
and the tables were beautifully decor
ated for the occasion. The marriage
service was solemnlY celebrated in the
centre of the large hall under the chuppa,
which was brought from the Hanover
Street Synagogue, Baltimore. at a very
great expense. especially for the occasion.
The chuppa is huge canopy of velvet
mounted on four poles, which were held
in place by four little girls dressed in
white. The bride and groom knelt at its
entrance and the rabbi stood beneath
the chuppa. The bride was Miss Helen
Fanny Goodman, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Goodman, of this city, and sister
ofthe popular young merchant, Mr.. Aaron
Kline, a prosperous young business man
couple win reside. The ceremony was
performed by Rabbi Wolf Samuelson,
Of Baltimore, assisted by the Rev. Mo-
6scow, of Annapolis.
Mr.. Israel Shapiro, of Mt. Union, Pa,
cousin OF the groom, was best man,
and Miss Annie Goodman, sister of the
bride, was maid Of honor. Miss Helen
Choir. Of Baltimore. and Miss Annie
Goodman, of Seaford. Del were the
flower girls The ushers were Messrs.
Aaron L. and Simon Goodman, brothers
Of the bride, and Louis Wender and Joe
Hershman, of Pa.
The bride wore an exquisite gown of
white satin, over which was a beautiful
lace drapery. She wore tulle veil and
orange blossoms and carried a shower
bouquet of bride roses. The train Of her
gown was carried by two little girls. The
maid of honor also wore white and the
flower girls were like dainty white flowers
in their pretty dresses and trimmings OF
ribbon and laces The ushers all wore
full evening dress, with white gloves and
high silk hats After the ceremony a re-
ception was held, followed by dancing,
music being furnished for the occasion
by Baltimore orchestra.
A bountiful supper was served in the
lower room of the Assembly Rooms. and
at late hour the festivities ended, the
bridal party leaving on special train
for their wedding journey. Among those
present were the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Goodman; the groom's parents
Mr.. and Mrs Kline, of Baltimore, and
the following Baltimoreans Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Kline and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathan Solled, Mr.. Schuman and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Ginsberg, Mr.
H. Ginsberg. Miss G. SAMPLE, Mr.. l
Levinstein, Mr.. Greenstein, and Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Choir.
Other out of town guests present were
| Mr.. and Mrs. A. Goodman, Of Laurel
Del. Mr.. and Mrs. S. Goodman, Of
Seaford, Del Mr.. ]. w. Goodman, Of
Dover, Del; Mr.. Joe Shapiro. Of Mt.
Union, Pa; Messrs. Louis Wender, Joe
Hirshman, Of Pennsylvania; Mr.. c. Gold
man, of Alabama. A number of Christ
| ians, the brides personal friends in An
napolis. also Witnessed the ceremony
which was according to the Hebrew law
and was very solemn and impressive.
The bride is very pretty brunette
quiet and unassuming in her manner
and has won many warm friends in An
napolis outside of her religious faith. who
wish her future success and happiness
The CAPITAL extends congratulations.