Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-01-06
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i A very beautiful wedding took place
in Zion Episcopal Church. on Tuesday
evening at six o'clock. when Miss May
Castlemap 0sburn. youngest daughter
of the late Logan Osburn. became the
bride of Mr. A. Ramsey Peyton of Roam
oke, formerly of this place. The church
was decorated for the Christmas season
with greens, and cut flowers and light
ed candles enhanced the beauty of the
chaDcel. The bride entered the church
on the arm of her brother Mr. David H.
Allen, who gave her in marriage. Her
gown was of heavy white satin. en-
traine, trimmed with lace and crystal.
Her long tulle veil was caught with
orange blossoms and she carried white
roses. The maid of honor Miss Laura
Osburn sister of the bride. wore an i'm
ported dress of Nile green chiffon taf-
feta made with pannier effect, and trim
med with shadow lace and garlands of
pink rosebuds. She carried pink roses.
The brides maids were Miss Mary Nor.
ris Mason. Miss Rose Nelson Mason,
Miss Eleanor Eyst-r, Miss Julia Peyton,
and Miss Frances Moore of Charles
Town and Miss Mary Parker of Wash
ington. They wore dainty creations of
pink chiffon combined with shadow lace
and fur. The groom had for his best
man his brother Cadet Thomas Green
Peyton of Annapolis. The ushers were:
Barry Green. F. C. james, Darcy Di-
der of Roanoke, Va. Walter w. Alex
ander and DIR. William Neil Jr. of Bal
timore, and w. Loyal Gravatt of this
place. Rev John S. Alfriedd, rector of
the church performed the betrothal ser.
vice, and the marriage ceremony was
performed by Bishop w. L. Grayatt.
Mrs Thos Baker presided at the organ.
After the ceremony large reception
was held at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs James M. Mason at which num-
Der of out of town guests were present
After wedding trip the young couple
will reside in Roanoke. where the groom
is employed by the American Bridge
Works.
One of the most attractive functions
of the holiday season was linen show
err given by Mrs John M. Trapnell on
Saturday afternoon last, at her home
on S. Mildred Street, in honor of Miss
May Osburn, whose marriage to Mr.. A.
Ramsey Peyton took place on Tuesday
evening. Mrs Trapnell was assisted in
receiving the guests by Miss Osburn,
Miss Frances Moore, Miss Mary Morris
Mason, Miss Eleanor Eyster. Miss Rose
bud Mason and Miss Julia Peyton. Mrs
Richard W. Alexander of Baltimore,
and Mrs. William Neill poured tea.
The house was beautifully decorated
with Christmas greens and potted
plants. Henson's Orchestra furnished
music during the afternoon.
Mr., and Mrs. Milton o. Rouss were
hosts at most enjoyable the dan
SAINT, on Monday afternoon last, at
their home, "Avon Wood" in honor of
their sister Miss May Castleman Os-
burn. The spacious rooms were taste
fully decorated with Christmas greens
and poinsettas. and music was furnish
ed by Henson's orchestra, Mr. and Mrs
Rouss were assisted in receiving their
guests by Miss Osburn, Mrs Frederick |
Kleinschmidt of Washington, Mrs Wal
ter Nelson of New York, Mrs. David |
Allen; and Miss Laura Osburn, Mrs. |
Harry Shafer of Portsmouth, Va, pre-
sided at the punch bowel. A number
of guests were present from Jefferson
and Clarke.