The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-02
NONCOMPLIANCE WEDDING
A CHARMING AFFAIR At ST. JOHNS
CHURCH YESTERDAY.

SNaFTbaSe bOHus-bOtn
and the Home Furnished scenes of
Artistic LoveIiness-Mr. and Mrs.
Duckworth Left for New York En-
Route to the Home OF the Groom
i'm LiverpOOI-They Will Return to
Savannah in September.
One of the loveliest of the summer we'd
dings was that of Mr.. Hubert Battersby
Duckworth and Miss Mary Walker Haines,
which was celebrated in st. Johns Church
yesterday at noon. The decorations were
simple, but most artistic. Tall palms fill
ed the chancel, giving a delightful effect
Of cool green against the white walls,
while, clustered in silver vases and SHIN
mering under the radiance of many can
dies, lovely white roses were outlined in
all their delicate beauty upon the soft
drapery behind the altar The only touch
of brilliant color was in the bunches of
red carnations, which fastened the rib
bons across the aisle.
The guests assembled in the church
some time before u o'clock, the hour ap-
pointed for the ceremony, and during the
interval Mr.. Edwyn woodlands the or
ganist, rendered some charming selec-
tons. including the march from Tam
hauser," Rats "Cavatina," Thomes
Simple Aven," and Rubinstein's MELODY
in E"
Mrs. Haines, the brides mother in
handsome gown of black silk grenadine
and lace, arrived shortly before noon, ac-
companied by Mrs Carleton Champion. AS
the wedding march from "Lohengrin''
breathed out in exquisite melody from or
gan and violin the bridal party entered
the church, led by the ushers, Mr. Charles
c. Schley, Jr.. and Mr. Lewis Warfield,
Mr.. E. o. Watkins and Mr.. G. Noble
Jones They were followed by the brides
maids and groomsmen Miss Flora Dancy
and Miss Rosa Sullivan, Mr.. Edward De-
mere and Mr.. Henry Walthour, Miss Allie
Eve and Miss Kate Rauers, Mr. Horace
Hunter and Mr.. Mack Corbett, Miss Freda
Rauers and Miss Jeanne Haines, and Mr..
Richard Hines and Mr.. Clarence Connerat.
Passing into the chancel. the bridal par
" divided, the ushers and groomsmen
grouping themselves behind the brides
maids, who stood three at each side MAX
ing charming circle of daintiness and
bright color about the bride and her maid
of honor, Miss Annie Haines, who preced-
ed her sister to the altar. carrying a small
white prayerbook, from which the service
was read.
The bride entered with her father. Mr..
John Schley Haines, who gave her away.
Within the circle she was met by the
groom with his best man, Mr. Walter Bat
tersby Duckworth, and the marriage ser
vice of the Episcopal Church
was performed by Rev. Charles H. Strong.
Schubert's "Serenade" was played softly
on the violin bV Mr. John 5,,r
ing the ceremony and a its close, Men
delssohn's Wedding March" was given as
occasional.
The bride was beautifully gowned IN
white crepe de chine with high collar and
deep unlined yoke of duchesse lace, finish
ed about the shoulders with a soft knotted
drapery of liberty silk. A shirred bolero
Jacket. outlined with tiny ruche of chif-
ron, opened over full front of crepe de
chime The upper sleeves were of shirred
crepe, while from elbow to waist they
were formed entirely of lace The skir.
shirred about the hips. was finished
with ruffie of accordion pleated chit
fon, edged at top and bottom with a mar
row ruche, and hung in graceful folds over
an underdress of accordion pleated chif-
fon Around all this daintness, and CIV
ing 1t an added charm, fell the delicate
tulle veil, its nesting orange blossoms
fastened by a little crown of pearls The
DIN Hoie dt He1 throat a cluster of
diamonds and pearls, the gift of the best
man, and her bouquet was of lilies of the
valley and maidenhair fern
The maid of honor wore lovely gown
of white chiffon and lace. and high crown
ed lace hat with broad Alsatian bow. Her
corsage was made with lace yoke and
bolero front of puffed chiffon, the rows of
gathers outlined with velvet ribbon. The
sleeves were of puffed chiffon as far as
the elbow, the lower part being of lace.
The skirt which ended in two deep rut1es
OF lace, was tucked diagonally and trim
med above the founces with rows, of
applique. She wore an exquisite f1eur de
MS pin in pearls. the gift of the bride and
groom, and carried a bouquet of white
carnations and maidenhair fern.
The bridesmaids dresses were of white
chlfon organdie, the skirt finished with a
deep hounce covered with succession of
tiny ruf11es, and headed by three rows of
lace applique. The bodice and sleeves
were of fine tucking, the under sleeve
being of lace insertion fastened to-
gether with narrow velvet ribbon,
while bands of applique formed
Jacket effect over a vest of shirred
chiffon In the high lace collar was
fastened a pearl pin, the gift of the bride
TO her attendants. Lace hats and bou-
quets of red roses completed this charming
costume.
mony. but Mr.. and Mrs. Haines enter>
tanned the bridal party at their home on
Orleans Square, 20 which ferns, palms,
smilax and an abundance of roses dent
an enchanting touch. The color scheme
in the north room Yves pink, great bowls
of La France roses filling table and man
tie and window, while in the dining room.
all was maiden white.
The doorway was half curtaned with
garlands of smilax entwined with white
ribbons, and within the room the table.
laid for twenty, presented a very dainty
sight.
Fastened to the chandelier amid soft
masses of smiax and ferns four satin
ribbons, covered with scarfs of tulle. fell
to the table, and were caught with knots
OF rosebuds about a beautiful centerpiece
OF kaisern roses At each end of the
table were the wedding cakes, surround
ed by roses and ferns. and delicate white
blossoms shed their fragrance everywhere.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duckworth left at 1920
over the Southern for New York The
bride wore stylish travelling gown of
gray CLOTH and q lovely hat of gray
straw trimmed with big rosettes of chit
fon and knot of violet velvet Mr.. and
Mrs. Duckworth will spend day or two
In New York, sailing by the Umbria on
Aug. A. to visit at Mr.. DuckWorrh's