The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-20
kOf1N- BINGHAM INTERESTING
NUPTlAL EVENT LAST
EVENING.

much CoTOlal social interest TO
service and civilian society through
out the South and in Washington, D.
e., Buffalo, n. Y, and other cities
was the marriage last evening at
o clock Of Miss Dorothy Bingham, the
talented young daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. +, f. Bingham, and Captain
Joseph Philip kohn, U. s. A, of Buff
1aio, n. Y, but who has been sta-
toned at Fort Barrancas for the past
year.
on account OF the present epidemic
OF influenza, the wedding was very
quiet, only relatives and intimate
friends attending.
The spacious living room presented
a lovely scene suggestive of Autumn
with its lavish decorations OF south
ern smilax. Florida palms. ferns and
great clusters of magnificent Ameri-
can Beauty roses in silver vases.
Before the ceremony Miss Mercedes
Caffeiro rendered a violin solo and
Miss Lillian Mcdonald sang, "Oh,
Promise Me-
The bridal party entered to the
strains of Lohengrins wedding march,
played by Mrs. Henry Hyer. The
bridesmaids, Misses Robbia Hyer and
Myrtle Rice, advancing with the
groomsmen, Captains billiard and
Etheredge. L: s., of Fort Barrancas.
The maid OF honor, Miss Beatrice
Howe, preceded the bride, who AZ
vanced with her father, by whom she
was given in marriage, being met at
the improved altar of artistically ar
ranged palms and intertwined smilax
by the groom and his best man, Cap
tain Johnson Mengert.
The beautiful and impressive ring
service of the Roman Catholic faith
was used, with Reverend Father Cul-
len, Of st. Michael's church, officiat-
ing.
The bride, who is a lovely girl with
bronze hair and deep brown eyes, Wis
q vision of youthful loneliness in her
chic travelling suit of navy blue We
Tour de lain trimmed in silver fox
with hat and accessories to match.
She wore blouse of silver gray and
French blue Seorgette with fringe and
carried a large arm bouquet of Amer
lean Beauty roses.
The maid Of honor, Miss Beatrice
Howe, who is Of an exquisite blonde
type of beauty, wore a gown of en-
! broidered black lace and satin relieved
with touches of red with black .panne
velvet picture hat and carried a bou-
quet of American Beauties.
Miss Robbie Hyer, d beautiful girl
or decided brunette type, wore a
charming creation Of taupe georgette
with taupe picture hat and carried
American Beauty roses.
Miss Myrtle Rice, who is also a bru-
nette of decided type, was lovely in a
late model Of black velvet with cut
steel buttons and CHENILLE fringe with
black panne velvet picture hat with
ostrich trimmings and carried Ameri-
can Beauties.
The brides mother, Mrs. Bingham,
wore a handsome gown of taupe geor-
gette with Russian green satin and
bronze bead trimmings.
After the ceremony an informal re-
ceptiOn was held in the dining room,
which was beautifully decorated in the
prevailing color scheme of red and
white with Southern greenery, the
bride, with the groom'S sword, cut the
large white wedding cake which
formed a lively centerpiece with its
artistically designed icings, placed on
a silver tray from which extended rib
bons Of alternating red and white,
which were drawn by the guests.
The bridesmaid. Miss Beatrice Howe,
drawing the ring.
Streamers Of white satin ribbons ex-
tending from the brilliantly lighted
chandelier which was decorated with
Of smilax and ferns, wsre
caught to the four corners of the table, |
the decorations of which were also |
carried out in the prevailing colors |
with American Beauty roses used in |
profusion. An ice course was served |
the guests.
Captain and Mrs. Kohn left on the |
night train for Old Point Comfort, Va, |
where they will remain until he re- [
ports under orders at Newport News. |
The young couple have the very |
best wishes of their many friends for |
q long and happy life.