Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-20

hONT you think that this war has I
had decided broadening effect upon /
us all? In this, that 1t takes us out of |
our regular orbit? We in Philadelphia
especially, and 1t interests us very much
in other people, other cities and other
countries, and, you know, we are bound 10
acknowledge that we were q bit narrow.
Now IL we see familiar name in another
city's paper we follow it up and see II
there Is any relationship to any one OF
that name here This morning I heard Of
the engagement Of Lydia Chaplin. of wash
ington, to Lieutenant Alan Goodrich kirK,
U. 8. N, Of Beverly. N. j.
The name Goodrich attracted my atten-
ton, and realized that 1t was the nephew
Of Rear Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich, that
delightful gentleman whom Sallie Hays
married about two years ago after he had
retired from the service
OF course, since the war he has gone
back into the service. and is in charge OF
some important office. l remember the
wedding was shrouded in good deal OF
sadness at the time, Sallie's mother,
Mrs. Minis Hays, died only few weeks
before 1t took place. Lydia Chapin's father
was Captain Frederick l.. Chaplin, Of the
United States navy, who died some time
since. The wedding will take place next
month at the home Of the brides grand.
mother Mrs. John c. Selden, in Erie, Pa.
ENRoM the fact that Mr.. Logan Bullitt
L has received letters from Dick which
were dated three and four days later than
the day on which the official report an
nounced his death in action to have taken
place, his family and friends feel a spark
Of hope that there may be some mistake
in the first news received from the Gov.
ernment. The International Red Cross
and the Government are looking into the
report. and meanwhile we can hope and
pray that he Is safe. The last letter re.
ceived was written on the 23d Of July.
four days after the 10th. which Is the
official date given in the telegram the
family received.
It's a terrible thing this uncertainty,
and there's going to be so much Of it before
this horrible war is over. It can't be other
wise. with the enormous lists that have
to be handled. With the best will in the
world there may be some great mistakes.
young Lieutenant Bullitt will be found
among the living and we'll His letter said
that he was in good health, but as is the
case with most Of the letters from our
men gave no particulars save that he and
his company * Of the 10th Regiment)
had been ain the thick Of the worst Of It,"
TOLD you I was sure there'd be an
l other wedding in the Taylor family
soon, because there seemed to be no reason
why Anne Mers and Captain Taylor
should wait, especially with the troops
going over as they have been in such
married yesterday at Holy Trinity Church
by Doctor Tomkins, who returned recently
from Rye Beach. 1t was touching,
think. to see Doctor Tibbits, rector OF the
Hoosic School, in New York, where New
bold Taylor and his brother Bill were edu
Gated, assisting at the ceremony.
Bill married Pauline Maynard, of Knox
Vile, Tenn, you know, out in Chestnut
Hill at the home of her aunt, Miss Mary
VanuXem, last month. These are marry
ing times, aren't they?
Anne looked simply sweet. She is so
dainty and pretty and has such a charm.
ing manner. She walked up the aisle with
her brother, but Mrs. Meirs gave her in
marriage. Genette FAIRIES, her first cousin.
was her maid Of honor and Marian Taylor
and Patty Borie were bridesmaids. Marion
is Newbold's sister, you know, and Patty
is his first cousin.
Francis Taylor. his brother, was best
YoL,
William Weightman Mers, Anne's brother,
were ushers. 1t isn't easy to get ushers
these days, SO they had but two. 1t was
all very quiet because the Meirs are in
deep mourning for Mr.. Meirs, and SO only
the families and very, very few intimates
went to the house afterward to congratu.
late the happy couple.
: CAPE MAY was certainly gay on satur-
~ day. So many naval officers and sub.
marine scares and everything. I tell you
there's plenty of excitement for all. The
Avery.Potter wedding on Saturday, which
took place at the Church Of the Advent
late in the afternoon, was lovely. 1t was
very informal. No invitations were issued
but the little church was crowded, as
nearly every one In Cape May was there.
Just a few moments before the cere
e mony. when most of the guests were as
sembled and the usual expectant "hush'
had fallen upon the church. small George
Earle, 4th, Huberta's two-yeapold son
startled every one by running down the
aisle looking for Muddy and Aunt Kitty
The youngster went right inside the chan
eel and up the altar steps, then turned
around and laughed at every one in gen
eral in the most delightful manner! He
was caught. however. and taken to thu
back of the church, where he remained
only upon condition that he would "b,