Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-30
sNYDER-HoUsToN.

Mr.. Harry L. Snyder, Jr.. Of Char
lesion, W. Va, youngest son of Mr..
Harry L. Snyder. editor Of the Shep-
herdstown Register. and Miss Cora
Ella Houston. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Giles G. Houston. of Gaines
vile, Texas, were married on Sep
TENDER 10th in Altadena. California
The wedding took place at the beau
tiful home of the brides brother. Mr..
Giles ID. Houston. on Mariposa ave-
nue.. and was attended by only lin
tied number Of persons, including
members Of the families and a few
near friends. the groom's father be-
ing among those present. The mar
rage ceremony was performed by
Rev. E. B. Sudden. Of the Methodist
Church. II was an impressive event
amid lovely surroundings. The we'd
ding was held on the lawn, with palm
trees and tropical foliage and flowers
surrounding the bridal party. The
growing plants had been enhanced
with gorgeous cut flowers. making
the scene one of singular beauty--a
real bower Of loveliness. AS the
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march sounded. from one side Of the
house the bride appeared with her
brother. attended by her two little
nieces, Helen and Leta Houston,
while the groom and his best man.
Mr.. Grant P. Hall. Jr., of Charleston,
approached from the other. They met
under the overhanging branches of
the tree in front of an improvised
altar of flowers of many colors and
| greenery, and here the minister inn
! presively read the service that united
two devoted young sweethearts, the
double ring service being used The
! bride was given in marriage by her
brother. She was dressed in a simple
but beautiful gown of white satin
and rose point lace, embroidered with
pearls, with long white tulle veil
caught with orange blossoms. She
carried bouquet of brides roses
and lilies of the valley. The sweet
little flower girls were beautifully at
tired in dresses of peach georgette
and each carried a little basket of
tiny rosebuds and ferns. Mrs. Hous-
ton. matron of honor, wore a hand
some dress of embroidered batiste
and lace. The groom and his best
man wore conventional evening
! clothes. After the ceremony and af-
ter congratulations had been offered
a reception was held and delicious re-
! freshments were served. Then Mr..
| and Mrs. Snyder drove away in their
car for wedding trip of week to
Riverside. Coronado, Long Beach
/ and other beauty spots In Southern
| California. Returning, they were en-
tertained for several days, and then
! with Mrs. Houston, mother of the
bride, and her household left for the
family home in Gainesville. After q
few days there Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder
will drive to West Virginia. coming
| to Shepherdstown at the groom's
home, thence going to Charleston
their future home. The friends OF
this happy Young couple will wish for
them unaflowed happiness. The bride
is known here. having spent last sum
mer in this place with her aunt. the
late Mrs. M H. Crawford. She is a
sweet and beautiful girl whose grac-
ious manner and charming personal.
ity have won for her many friends
/ She is a graduate of Southern Metho-
dist University of Texas. The groom
is a talented young man, who was
Dofn ana reared IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
As student at the West Virginia
I University, he made brilliant record
and by his accomplishments has made
an enviable name for himself in this
State. Graduating with high honors
from the law school last June. he at
once entered upon the practice OF
law in Charleston. and is member
of the firm of Hall. Ballard. Snyder
and Hall.-Shepherdstown Register.