The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-04-19
THE WEDDING OF
MISS REGINA DURANT AND
IEIITENAAr IMn . IENI -

LIEUTENANT JNo. r. HENLEY.
Peaceful, picturesque Virginia Lodge
proved an ideal spot for an early
spring wedding last night, where, at
the home of Mrs. Albert Hyer, an aunt
Of the bride, Miss Regina Durant and
Lieutenant John Ralph Henley, U. S.
NJ. c., were married, the Rev. Father
Fullerton of st. MichaePs of1ciat-
ing.
The ceremony, which was performed
a few moments after seven o'clock,
was witnessed only by about sixty of
the friends Of the family, a large re-
ception following, which proved one of
the most brilliant of all this weeks
brilliant events.
Society was out in force to do full
honor to the popular young couple, in
fact, and the soft winds and the whis-
pering trees and the murmuring bay
at Virginia Lodge did their full part
in making the welcome most COM
plete for the guests who came to the
beautiful place.
The home had been decorated in
white and green, white chrysanthe-
NUNS, white roses, Easter lilies, and
all of the other lovely spring flowers
that are white, being artistically min
gled with the green's of cut vines and
potted plants.
Most of the floral effects were made
possible. too, from the gorgeous yield
of the Lodge itself, for Nature is es-
pecially partial to this particular
Florida beauty spot, and has been
generous indeed there this season.
1t was at an improvised altar Of the
white flowers and the green vines that
the candles cast their glow over the
bridal party, the ceremonials being
impressive and beautiful after the
form prescribed by the Catholic
church.
The bride was beautiful in a white
lingerie dress, her white tulle veil be-
ing caught with a wreath of orange
blossoms.
Her bouquet was lilies OF the valley
and Bride roses.
Her maids, too, were all gowned in
dainty white lingerie, their flowers be-
ing white carnations and ferns, tied
with green tulle.
Miss Mercedes Saltmarsh was her
charming maid of honor, her two maids
being Miss Josie Knowles and Miss
Harry Belle Durant.
Little Miss Ellie Muldon, who is be-
coming quite a central figure in the
spring weddings, served as flower girl
again, with Miss Judith Maxwell, the
dresses Of these two dainty little maid
ems being white lace over pale green
satin.
Mrs. Earle Thornton and Miss Cora
Louise Simpson played the wedding
march, the Navy Yard band being
present to furnish music for the re-
ception.
The groom was attended by Lieu
tenant VIM. Maitland McIlvain, and by
Paymaster n. w. Grant of Charleston,
S. c.
The bride was given away by Mr..
Knowles Hyer.
Brilliant Reception Follows.
After the ceremony, the reception
began, the dining room being very at
tractive indeed in its Easter lilies
magnolias and smilax. its cut glass
silver candelabrae, and bamboo.
Dainty trailing vines of Sparkle
berry, also from the grounds of Vir-
ginia Lodge, made the effect one OF
unusual charm and dainty design.
Here the guests were served with
an ice cream course, the cakes being
artistically iced in the colors Of the
wedding.
Assisting Mrs. Hyer and Miss Daisy
Hyer in receiving were Mrs. Jas
Muldon, Mrs. VIM. H. Knowles, Mrs
E. o. Saltmarsh, Mrs. John c. Avery
Mrs W. B. Wright, Mrs. Goodloe and
Miss Taylor.
Serving the punch were Mrs. E. c
Maxwell, Miss Fannie Renshaw and
Miss Georgia Renshaw.
The gifts which were showered upor
the young couple were in gorgeous ar
ray which made the den where they
were displayed, a most attractive spOt
during the evening.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Henley left or
the night train for New York and 9TH
er points, followed by the good wishe:
of host of loving friends here. After
| their wedding trip, they will be a
home at Boston. where the young of
| fcer is now stationed.
Miss Mamie Bagley left Sunday fol