Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-28
SOCIETY.
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horse shows says q Boston paper The
engagement will not be OF long duration
Johns Episcopal Church late in Novem-
Der. Miss Merriam has frequently visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheelwright. her brother
in-law and sister. in Boston. and has also
spent some time at Manchester, with
Mrs. Margaret Preston Draper. Miss Mer
Ram is going to Boston In August to be-
gin a round of visits at the north shore.
in the course of which she Will be widely
entertained. Mr.. Catlin Is even better
known there than his fancee. He made
many friends during his course at Har-
ward. from which he graduated in the
class Of 1899. and he prolonged his period
of residence here throughout his course
at the Harvard law school. He took his
law degree with the class of 1902. Rep
resentative Catlin is one of the wealth
lest members OF the House. and has
made an excellent place for himself In
politics.
Miss Laura Merriam. who was included
year before last in the debutahte set
as member of the big six. is the first
Of them to announce her engagement
The others are Miss Draper, Miss Nc
Miss Johnston. who were child friends.
school friends and buds the same year
Six Kansas couples united in a ceIe-
versary.- The dinner. which was the
main feature, was served in three
courses. each at a different home.
two hostesses presiding at each. AT the
| roses. for favors at each place, matched
the big one In the center. At the second
| nut baskets. draped with shavings and
wooden place cards, were features of
| the decoration. and at the last home In
the center OF the table was a brides
cake and a birch bark box filled with
roses. Ropes OF smilax were strung from
| the chandeliers to each place. and wood
en- tubs were fastened at the ends. A
| large wedding bell hung from the center.
Ladies' cards were hand-painted wooden
blocks. while the men found their places
| by the aid of miniature rolling pins.
Mrs. J. D. Lowman gave a luncheon
and lawn fete at her home in Seattle
| Wash. week before last In compliment
to the Viscountess Chinda, wife Of the
lowing day for Japan. The event was
original In many ways, and was largely
attended. The weather was perfect for
outdoor pleasure.
The affair began with a luncheon OF
twelve covers, the central decoration be-
ling q beautiful white basket outlined in
gold and filled with huge potlatch daisies.
the whole fastened with great yellow
satin bow. The color was carried out In
the minor details. and the corsage bou-
quets were Of smaller potlatch daisies and
baby primroses in lavender with maiden
hair ferns.
The guests were. besides the Wis
countess, Mrs. NJ e. Hay, wife OF the
&c. D. Stimson. Mrs. A. 8. Kerry, Mrs
Thomas Burke, Mrs. Manson F. Backus
Mrs. Joseph Blethen. Mrs. j. c. Haines
and Mrs. c. T. Takahashi.
Shortly after the guests arose from
| table they repaired to the lawn, where
from to was held charming out-of.
door reception. The immense shaded lawn
extending the whole length of the block
was hedged in by light interlacing OF
foliage. All around the edge were placed
potted plants, palms, ferns, and standard
crimson ramblers in rich bloom. Scattered
about the lawn were great easy chairs
comfort and hospitality Numbers OF
tabourets, placed in artistic irregularity
held baskets and jardineres of flowers
and great willow standards were filled
with gladioluses. snapdragons. Shasta
daisies. roses and sweet peas.
The tea table. centered with hand
some basket of pink roses, was covered
under a low-spreading walnut tree, while
close at hand were smaller tables CEN
| tered with the potlatch daisies
Nearby. screened behind a natural
thicket, the musicians discoursed delight
full music during the afternoon.
At the extreme end of the garden was
erected an Egyptian tent. where a for
tune teller amused the guests with real
fortune telling. On the other side a
great Japanese umbrella shaded the
punch bowl in a fowery bower
| A ladder-putting contest added greatly
to the enjoyment Of the afternoon II
was in charge OF Mrs. James D. Hoge
Mrs. Archibald j. Fisken, Mrs Samuel
L. Russell, Miss Rebecca Collins and Miss
Ada Hanford.
) The prizes were won by Miss Jessa-
mine Garrett Mr.. Charles d. Stimson
Miss Rebecca Collins and Mr.. VIII Nc
Micken.
Another unusual enjoyment at a private
fete was a fortune telling tent There
at each of the refreshment tables. Among
them were Mrs. Ballinger. wife OF the
former Secretary of the Interior
Another fete for Washington visitor
in Seattle was that given by Mrs James
e. Blackwell and daughter, Miss Ienore
Blackwell. who gave tea in compliment
to their guest. Miss Emilie Carter List OF
Washington, D. c.: Mrs. Ralph H. Mac
Michael. recent bride, formerly Of Pitts
burgh: her sister, Miss Aiken OF Pitts
burgh; Mrs. Pierce Butler Reynold and
Mrs. Edwin j. Bartels, both recent
brides. The invitations were confined to
the younger set.
From Oakland Cal, comes the news
Of the engagement OF Miss Viva Nicholson
and Mr.. Leon Clark. Miss Nicholson has
been abroad, and Immediately upon her re-
turn q few days ago the announcement
was made of her betrothal to the former
Iprivate secretary Of her brother-in Flaw.
IYictor II. Metcalf The announcement