The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-25
JEWISH
WEDDING AT
NORTH END

There was a Jewish wedding at the
North End. last evening. and II was a
pretty and interesting ceremony held In
Hedley's hall on Charles street and at
tended by a host OF the HebraJc faith.
Ths contracting parties were Hyman
Byelik OF New York and Miss Eta Gil
berg. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Morris
Gilberg or this city. Inasmuch "a the
bride is a member OF the Sisters Of Zion
charge OF this important social function
was naturally and capably assumed by
the president. Mrs. Sarah Fox and she
was ably assisted by Mrs. Frankel. SEQ
retary. and Miss Rosenblatt. treasurer.
as well az their 80 associates in the or
der.
The hall had been tastefully decorated
for the occasion and for more than an
hour music was discours.d by Professor
Bender's orchestra. whose members oc-
cupied position on the platform. At
O'Clock. the canopy was brought into
the centre OF the hall and IL was soon
surrounded by young and old holding
lighted candles OF small size but OF
variSated color. This was 20 illumine
the path or future man and wife
The first TO enter underneath the
canopy and take his position was the
groom. attired In full evening dress, and
ne was soon followed by the bride who
was costumed In white silk, wore a bri-
dal veil and carried bouquet OF
Jack" roses. They were given away by
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fox. the latter
Mrs. Sarah Fox. acting as president and
representative OF the Sisters OF Zion
The father and mother OF the bride at
tended and the bridesmaids were Misses
Brennan. Salky. Miller and Witczenfedt
The maids OF honor were Misses Wof
and Heckel. The ushers were Messrs.
Bsrnkov and Goldberg The parents OF
the bride stood one on either side Of
the young couple
IL was a double ceremony. for while
Rabbi Backrock OF the Orms Street syn
sgogue was the principal still he had
With him as minister. Rev. Mr.. Gersono-
vitz. who alternated in prayer and offer
ing the proverbial libation. The certi-
fcate, however, was read by Rabbi
Backrock and handed 10 the bride 20
preserve and cherish. The concluding In
cident was when the groom crushed a
wine glass under mis- feet. Indicative OF
the fact that he had wiped out the past,
had renounced bachelordom and was
confident OF being sufficiently strong TO
20 forth and battle for both on the jour
ney Of life.
The canopy was then removed and a
grand march followed. bride and groom
lsaolUS out pfcsfGcu Df bVOikN Doh-
Iels. Jr., as leader. The entire party next 1
sat down TO a paltable supper prepared /
By and served under the auspices OF the 4
Sisters of Zion. During the progress OF 4
the supper a handsome candelabra was
presented to the young couple by Mrs. /
Fox In a brief but congratulatory
speech given as a token of esteem 10
he bride from her associates AZ Sisters
" Zion Mr. and Mrs. Byelik gracefully
bowed their acknowledgements and sup
per being over. dancing was enjoyed until
,fter the midnight hour. when the merry
party dispersed.
Mr. and Mrs. Byellk were the recip-
ents OF other presents. as well as con
generally. and left today
or their future home In New fory city
where the groom Is engaged in the mer-
hant tailoring business
There will be another Jewish wedding
his evening, but II Will he in what
,heer hall, s43 North Main street.