Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-09-03
Mr.. WALTON WEEDS
MISS ALLEN.

D n wedding OF intense fntere
throughout the state was solemnize
: under Particularly brilliant surround
inss Wednesday evening at eiqh
io'clock at RED Banks" the beautiful
home of Mr.. Tiphen Walshinghal
Allen OF near Mount Jackson when hi
daughter, Miss Frances Allen becam
the bride of Mr. Morg an Lauck Wal
ton. Jr., of Woodstock.
The ceremony was Witnessed onl
Iby members of the two families an
lmost intimate friends
The drawing-roOms In which tn
ceremony was performed presented al
appearance resembling tairyland.-
IQuantities of Southern Smlax ant
clematis formed back ground with
an improvised altar of white hydran
geas over which was suspended a wed
ding bell of smilax and clematis pre-
sented fitting surrounding for tht
beautiful scene. The windows were
draped In white and hung with grace
full garlands of clematis while over
all was cast the soft glow of many
candles held in quaint silver candlabra
A we'll selected musical program
was rendered preceding the ceremony
Miss Virginia Haslett, OF Woodstock
presided at the piano. The program
was opened with az instrumental Sc
lection, 20 Promise Me-" followed by
a vocal solo, "For You Alone''-
Geehl, by Mrs. Chester c. Holloway,
OF Salisbury, Md, with violin obi
cato by Mr., Ripley S. Walker. Vo-
cal Duet, selection from Cycle OF Life,
Mrs Holloway and Mr.. Chas. Skyles,
Of Woodstock. Vocal Solo, Gondel-
lied-Hoffman, by Mrs. Holloway.
Violin Solo, selection from That's by
Mr. Ripley S. Walker. During the
ceremony Miss Haslett softly played
"Souvenir."
Lohengrinn's Wedding March was
played as the bridal party entered the
drawing rooms.
Miss Mary Allen, sister OF the bride
was maid Of honor. She was attired
in gown OF green organdy fashioned
over lines Of the quaint old fashioned
miniature type and carried an arm
bouquet Of snap dragons tied with
green tulle. Her only ornament was
an heirloom brooch OF gold and black
enamel which encircled lock Of hair.
The bride entered with her father
by whom she was given in marriage
Her entire appearance gave the idea
Of sweet simplicity ALFRED In a gown
of ivory bridal satin built b Madame
Perraud Of New York and Paris,
which was made over simple and
graceful lines, long sleeves and semi
decollete with single ornament Of
seed pearls and q square cut court
train Her veil was of imported tulle,
simply arranged with bandeau oil
orange blossoms. She carried sim
gle Gala lily with spray of Maiden
hair fern tied with tulle. Her
slippers were of white satin with ex-
luisite buckles OF pearls and dis-
nonds. Little Miss Mary Hastings
Holloway, niece OF the bridegroom, Of |
Salisbury, Md, daintily gowned in
white organdy was the BRIDES train
Desrer.
Mr. Clyde Ely Walton, Of Wood
stock. was his brothers. best man.
Reverend selwyn K. Cockrell, |
pastor OF the Methodist Church of |
" oodssock, was the officiating min
.ster.
Immediately after the ceremony al
rece option was held which was attended
by several hundred guests from all
parts OF this and adjoining states. /
Receiving we're Mr.. Allen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Morgan Lauck Walton. Jr.. Mr..
and Mrs. Morgan Lauck Walton, Sr :, |
Miss Mary Allen and Mr.. Clyde E
Walton.
Mr.. Ripley s. Walker acted as mas
ter OF ceremonies assisted by Miss
Msdolin johnson, Messrs. J. M.
Jr. and Harold Wissler.
In the library where the handsome
gifts we're displayed the decorations
were OF ferns and palms.
Huge vases of pink gladiolas were
used in the hall. The stairway and
balistrade being gracefully twined
with garlands Of smilax and clematis.
The BRIDES register was kept by
Miss Mary Bsall Walton.
In the dining room riot of color
was displayed in the decoration Of
asters. A beautiful brides cake
placed on bank of ferns formed the
from which indicated the
future OF the recipient. The ribbons
we're drawn by Miss Mary Allen and
MIR. Houston Koontz, Miss Virginia
Haslett and Mr.. Ripley Walker, Miss
Mary Beall Walton and Mr.. Charles
Skyles, Miss Virginia Williamson
and MIR. Harold Wissler, Miss Mado-
lin Johnson and MIR. j. M. Bauser
man, Jr.
Mrs. Robert J. Walker and Mrs
Laurence Meem were hostesses in the
dining room while Misses Eliza beth
Newton and Mabel Walton served
punch. Sherbet punch, ices and cake
were served.
Mrs. W alton who Is an alumna of
Mary Baldwin Seminary, Stanton, is
charming young woman with a host
OF friends where ever she Is known
Mr.. Walton who is the youngest son
o, Hon. and Mrs. II. L. Walton, of
Woodstock, Is junior member of the
law firm OF Walton and Walton. &c
10 q graduate OF Randolph.Macon