Evening star., 1926-08-22

An interesting wedding of yesterday
afternoon was that of Miss Louise
Elizabeth Catlin, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer II. Catlin of zoos G
street northwest, to Maj. John
Thomas Taylor of Philadelphia and
Washington. The ceremony was per-
formed at 4 o'clock in the presence
of relatives and friends. at St. Paul's
English Lutheran Church, by the Rev.
S. r. Nicholas, who served in the alb
sence of the pastor. Rev. John It.
Huddle. The bride was charming in
q picture frock of pink organdy,
with large pink hat to match, and
carried a bridal bouquet of orchids.
Maj. Taylor. a distinguished veteran
of the World War and vice chairman
of the legislative committee of the
American Legion, was in uniform.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held. and the couple left late last
evening for New York and will sail
Wednesday on the U. S. s. President
Harding for honeymoon abroad.
They will go to France and later visit
other countries, and will be at home
after November ] at 501S Forty
ond street northwest.
A charmingly arranged wedding
took place last evening at o'clock
in the Ninth Street Christian Church,
when Miss Laura Virginia Harris,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James T..
Harris, became the bride of Mr..
Phillips Fristoe Du Laney. The cere-
mony was performed in the presence
of a large company of relatives and
frto Pow (Nh1rlaC
Garrett officiated The church was
decorated with Summer flowers and
palms, and Mrs. Elsie English sang
several selections of nuptial music
preceding and during the ceremony,
accompanied by Prof. Harrison,
organist, who also played the wedding
marches.
The bride walked to the altar with
her father, who gave her In mar
riage, and she wore Il gown or white
satin fashioned with a close fitting
bodice and a full circular skirt. The
v neckline was edged with lace and
the rather low waistline was marked
at the front with d large bow of the
satin Her veil of silk net was held
by eight rows Of seed pearls and clus-
ters of orange blossoms were sprinkled
here and there over the veil. She
carried a shower bouquet OF bride
roses.
Miss Lille Mae Harris was maid
of honor for her sister. and the other
attendants were Miss Ruth Cox, Miss
Elizabeth Galliher, Mrs. Charles Du
Laney and Mrs. Edward Sparrow.
The maid Of honor wore q pink georg-
cite crepe gown made simply with
pointed petal skirt and the waistline
marked with soft girdle OF maline
to match the gown. She carried yell
low roses The other attendants
wore costumes in rainbow hues OF
green orchid, yellow and blue. fash
ioned with close-fitting bodices and
full scalloped skirts. Bows of maine
to match the gowns were caught at
the right shoulder and also at the
left hip. They each carried roses.
The two little flower girls. Betty
Jane Reynolds and Catherine Dounch.
wore frocks Of light green chiffon
made with tiny ruffles and carried
baskets of rose petals which they
dropped in the path of the bride as
she walked to the altar.
Mrs. Harris, mother of the bride,
wore gown of gray georgette
crepe.
Mr.. Charles McAllister was the
best man, and the ushers were Mr..
Harry Bates, Mr.. Charles Du Laney.
Mr.. Joseph Harrison and Mr.. Clinton
Heyne.
Following the ceremony Mr.. Du
Laney and his bride left for we'd
ding trip, Mrs. Du Laney wearing a
dark blue suit with powder blue
blouse and hat. They will make their
home at the Cleveland Apartments.
The marriage of Miss Florence A.
Thiele, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. p.
Thiele, to Mr.. Joseph j. Gobbett took
place Wednesday evening. August Is.
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