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STYLE* *(MARRIED ACCORDING TO RITES OF GREEK CHURCH. 1I3--5 Contracting Parties Were James Acha-dakos of Chicago and Mrs. Va-sifo Stathas Moutsatson.. W’liqtwas perhaps but the second} weddins oi its kituj ever to he ueki |]in the £00 was solemnized last i-vvii-j 1 ii'.g at the home of Nieiur.as M outsat-1son jn (ht- tbibrii*] block, when his sis * ter,Mrs. Vasito Moutsaison was imit-j »:d In marriage with James Acbndakos of Chicago by i'r. Ainlru=ie Maildit-aris of Chicago, according to the riles ot the orthodox Creek church.Early in the e vening the guests began to assemble and ny i»:T5 wh-.-ti the ceremony begttu the rooms wove ilKod with people. The -oiigesr and mostj ostentatious form of me Greek mar-jrUige rites was used and the priestly duties consumed :h intitules. During that time no word was uttered b i bride or groom am; with the grooms-1 nmu, George Graphos of Manis-iqae.{ and Mrs. peter Apostle oi the Catui-j dian 800, bridesmaid, they stood silently, holding long lighted candies ornamented with wjiilo ribbon. During the early part of the ceremony ’ hiring was handed to the bride, this being considered buc the first step. Alter a lengthy reading by the priest white wreaths of flowers :U-d together with ribbons were maec-l upon the heads of the contracting parties and changed back mid forth from behind :by the groomsman. The brides’jwreath being tied to that of the groom; indicates that she shall follow him* forever. The Greek church permits j no divorce, there being no such thing, j and a Greek priest cannot assist in aj marriage where one of the parties 1 has been divorced. At tee conclusion J of the ceremony the couple walked i around a center table with the priest 1 chanting. This was the time for fuss. 1 and uhe pair were deluged with a hail j of small candies. At the conclusion-of this scene the floor was white I with c-andy which had been crushedj under foot. \The ceremony was followed by a j wedding .supper in the rear 0? Mciic-satson's confectionery downstairs. At this about 45 guests were seated’. A: number were called upon to speak. ’ all of whom, extended their -hearty felicitations to the bride and groom.Amongst those present were Mr. j and Mrs. George Mouisatsou, Cadillac; James and John Moutsatson. George • Koulis, Peioskey; Samuel Pervdikis, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Apostle, Mr. and Mrg.JM. Moskoq, V. Profir, A. Nicholas. Christ and Samuel Giana-kura, John Andary. N. Batsakis, Thomas Achs, John Langus. M. Christ. George Booth. Mr. and. Mrs. P. Yi-geant, Air. and Mrs. John Ruehle, Air. and Mrs. George Lamidy and W. J. Bell.shl Mr.- and Airs. Achdakos will reside in the Gabriel block. Ir. Acftailakos engaging in the restaurant business.15itsmTOGO RESTAURANT TO -MOVE.
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Sault Ste Marie Evening News
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, US
Fri, May 01, 1908
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