The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-29

pink roses Mrs j. E. Sands was
dressed in a costume Of black ehifs
The dining room where salad
lunch was served was elaborateiy de-
corated, the color scheme Of green
and white being utilized effectively.
smdlax and roses were placed about
the room and the serving table was
beautiful. A largo heart shaftad
brides cake occupied the centre or
the table about which had been ar
ranged s71tlax, brides roses and
stevta. while Two large crystal vases
containing white roses and .steyia
were placed TO the. right and left Of
the cake. The brass chains of the
chandelier were gracefully festooned
with feathcry sniilax and the soft
glow from these lights and the can
deaebra on the table created a most
artistic effect.
MRS. Howard W. Showalter who
had charge Of the dining room was
becomingiy costumed in flesh pink
charmeuse with opalescent > trim
m-1gs. She was assisted in the din
ing room by Miss Meta Smith and
the Misses Ruth Phillips. Florence
Hutchinson, Mrs. James Edwin Gas
kill and NESS Merle Williams, the
latter OF Clarksburg.
The bride no is the only child of
Mr. and Mrs. Hartman, is a beautiful
and stately brunette and was lovely
in costume Of ivory satin fashion
ed from the wedding dress OF her
mother. The dress was deliberately
trimmed in rose point lace. {. pearls
and orange blossoms, the lace having
been worn by her maternal grand
mother. Mrs. Joseph E. Sands. The
costume was made with long court
train and white tulle veil fastened
with bandeau OF orange blossoms
and falling 10 the hem of the long
train servsd only TO enhance the
loneliness and statelfness of tho
bride. In her arms she carried a
magnificent bouquet OF bride roses.
orchids and valley lilies showered
with sweetheart roses.
The maid Of honor. also pretty
brunette. was becomingly gowned in
costume Of orchid chiffon over
silver cloth with silver slippers and
carried a colonial bouquet of orchid
colored sweet peas and sweetheart
roses. Mr.. Ely aud his best man
wore boutonniers OF gardenia.
The bride who Is one of the most
cultured. charming and accomplished
Young women of this city, is gradu-
ate OF the Fsirnont High school and
also of-The Cathedral School at Gar
den City. Long Island. and OF the
Leland Peers dramatic Art school
Of Boston. having taken the regular
course and post graduate course at
the latter institution. She is an ac-
comphshed dramatic reader. Since
she made her debut in society she
has been quite fayorte and since
her engagement was announced. a
few weeks ago she has been extern
Syely feted. She is descendent Of
one OF the most prominent families
in West Virginia, her maternal
grandfather having ben the late Jo-
seph E. Sands, pioneer banker of this
city, who came to West Virginia from
Maryland in his early youth. The
family has always stood high in so
cial and business circles and is well
known throughout the state. NJ.
Hartman, her father. retired some
years ago from active business and
is also prominently connected in the.
city and state.
Mr.. Ely is prominent and success
full young business man of Jeanette,
Pa, and is associated with his father,
Charles F. Ely, in the conduct, OF the
business OF Ely Brothers in that city.
He is graduate OF Notre Dame coll
lese at South Bend. Ind, and is also