Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-10-19
Marriages
BoYD-MYERs.

Myers and Robert Hanson BOYD was
solemnized at the hospitable home of
the brides parents DR.. ana Mrs ). n
Myers on West Martin street city
on Tuesday evening at $50 O'Clock.
Only the immediate families were
present at the ceremony but the affair
was most brilliant one and was fol-
lowed by reception which Was at
tended by great many guests.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. DR.. +. NJ. Woods pas
ter OF the p resbyterlan church. The
maids of honor were Misses May
Barr, of Baltimore and Miss Sallie
Faulkner, of this city. Prof. Harold
Bender, of Johns Hopkins University
was best man to the groom. The ush-
ers were Il. l.. Alexander and $. r.
Snodgrass. The bride on the arm OF
her father entered the parlor from the
hall, preceded by the ushers and
bridesmaids and was joined there blythe
groom accompanied by his best man
where the ceremony was performed.
Ihompson's orchestra rendered the
wedding march and during the cere-
mony played Spring Song"
The bride wore beautiful gown OF
soft ivory satin, over chiffon and silk,
made en- princesse, with an empire
train. A panel Of duchesse lace extend
ed the length Of the front of the dress,
and wide bertha of the same lace
edged the yoke Of chiffon, which was
appliqued with princess lace. Her
illmy veil also edged with princess lace
was caught up by spray of lilies of
the valley, and she carried shower
bouquet of the same flowers. The only
jewel worn by the bride was a pin Of
diamonds and pearls, the gift of the
groom
The maids of honor wore princess
robes Of white chiffon cloth, with pan
els Of pink satil embroidered in gold
and silver. They wore pink plumes in
their hair, and gilt slippers. and car
ried clusters ei large pink feathery
chrysthemums. The beautiful gowns
of the ladies, in contrast to the black
coated figures Of the gentlemen, with
the profusion Of green and white dec
orations, and the myriad of soft lights,
made the scene both brilliant and
handsome.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Boyd turned 10 receive the
congratulations of those present an d
they were overwhelmed with greet
ings. An interesting note in connec-
ton with the wedding was the fact
that 1t took place on the twen!y-nIn,h
anniversary u the marriage OF the
brides parents.
The hSme was handsomely trimmt d
by Besler, of Hagerstown, aud Demon =
ct, of " ashington, was the caterer
serving the buffet supper in tasteful
manner.
In the receiving party were the new
ly-wedded couple, and their parents,
DR.. and Mrs. Myers and Mr.. and MIR.
John E. Boyd. Mrs. Myers wore a
gown of white lace over Chiffon, and
Mrs. Boyd wore black crepe de chine
trimmed with black applique and
white chiffon.
The punch bowl was presided over by
Mrs. II. II. Emmert and Mrs. Charles
}. Faulkner, while Miss May Faux
ner and Miss Mary Alexander were at
the coffee urn. Others who assisted
were Mrs. g. B. Wiltshire, Mrs. G. M.
Hoke and Mrs. Stewart Boyd.
The bride and groom left on late
train for wedding trip.
The bride is one Of Martinsburg most
popular young ladies as well az one Of
the most accomplished. The wedding
gifts we're numerous and the most ex-
pensive and handsome ever seen in
this city.
Among them were a most beautiful
Japanese Tea Set from Mr.. j. W Seton
Of Los Angeles, California, hand
some solid silver service from the
brides parents and a massive cut glass
punch bowl.