The Washington herald., 1912-07-14

the recent National Capital Horse Show.
| Miss Merriam has already participated
| in several weddings, having acted as
| bridesmaid for her sister, Mrs. John
| Tyler Wheelwright, of Boston, at her
marriage in st. Johns Church. about
| five years ago, for Miss Grace Ben at
| her marriage to Granville tortescue, and
! for Miss Louise Cromwell. daughter OF
Mrs. Edward T. Stotesbury, at her mar
| riage to Mr.. Walter B. Brooks. Jr.. OF
Baltimore. Miss Merriam is one OF Miss
Helen Tafts intimate friends. and just
prior to the latter's departure for Cln-
c:nnati where she acted as bridesmaid
for her cousin, Miss Anderson. she was
a member Of Miss Merriam's house party
at their country home at Liberty Fur
mace, Va. Miss Merriam is grand
daughter of the late Col. John Hancock,
and a great-niece of Gen. Winfield Scott
Hancock. She is now with her parents
at Liberty Furnace, but will leave there
August / for series OF visits on the
North Shore. Mr.. Catlin, who is a Re-
publican from 81. Louis, graduated from
Harvard University in 1888, ana from
Harvard Law School in 1902 with the
degree Of A. B. and IL b. He is one
Of the most popular and much sought
after bachelors in society here. As a
dinner guest he is much in demand, and
as host he is charming. II was some
weeks ago that his engagement to Miss
Merriam leaked out, although his ad-
miration for her even then was generally
known. He gave a beautiful dinner, fol-
lowed by dancing at The Manor. KandIe
Highlands, in honor Of Miss Merriam, in
the spring. at which time 1t was eN-
pected the engagement would be an
nounced. Representative Catlin is not
only a distinguished young politician, but
is man of independent fortune.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Miller yesterday de-
MED the announcement Of the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Frances
Miller, to Mr.. Dennis Dowd The Herald
takes pleasure in making this correction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Johnston have
announced the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Marie Augusta, to Mr.. Edgar Lloyd
Keel. which took place on Thursday.
July II. at their residence, 1924 Critten-
den Street Northwest. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. A. F. Anderson
in the presence of the immediate rela-
ttves Of the bride and bridegroom. After
a months stay at Atlantic City. Mr.. and
Mrs. Keel will be at home to their |
friends at the above address.
The marriage is announced of Miss |
Mrs. ]. p. Reed. of Brentwood, Md, to |
Mr.. Richard C. Ellington. taking place the
stb of July, 1872 They were married by |
Rev. Father F. p. Lackey at st. Charles |
Church, Clarendon. Va Mr.. and Mrs. R. |
c. Ellington are now in Pittsburg. Pa. |
and will remain there for some time with |
relatives and friends.
Capt. O. w. Budd, U. S. A, retired.
announces the marriage of his daughter.
Miss Elizabeth Sanderson, to Mr.. ]. B.
Peddicord, of Asherton. Tex, June @ at
Fort Sam Houston. Tex
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Greenhalgh an
the engagement Of their daugh
ter, Miss Gertrude Greenhalgh, to Lieut..
Edward ]. Cullen. Coast Artillery Corps.
The wedding will probably take place
in September.
Mrs. Horace B. Wing. of Los Angeles
Cal. announces the engagement of her
daughter Margaret to Mr.. Maurice
Healey, of this city.
Mrs ]. Eugene Walk, Of Annapolis,
has announced the engagement of her
laughter Rosalie Baker, to Ensign
Robert Duncan Brown. U. S. n. The
wedding will take place during the early
fall. Ensign Brown is from Tennessee
and was graduated from the Naval
Academy last June.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Edwin Thomas .
announce the engagement of their
laughter, Miss Sarah Ellis, and First {
Lieut.. George Burgess Foster. jr., Medi- {
al Corps. U. S. A. The marriage will I
AXE place in September 4
The engagement was announced re-
:ently in Pittsburg of Miss Henrietta ]
Costin. of that city, to Mr.. I
Frank B. Gordon. OF this city. No date {
S announced for the wedding v