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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
11
A Washington shop presents an expansive display of dress goods and silks, imported Paris stuffs, millinery, wraps, costumes, laces, gloves, neckwear, hosiery, shoes, and French lingerie. The collection boasts unmatched variety, elegance, and value with high quality merchandise distinguished by extensive assortments and moderate prices.
A catalog-style feature highlights handmade French undergarments with prices for gowns drawers chemises corset covers and nainsook pieces. Items include hand embroidered gowns drawers chemises and covers priced from 2.00 to 5.25, plus new models in white and fancy fabrics designed for the season's fashions.
Washington society reads of a likely next international marriage as Lieut von Bredow of the German army sails April 20 to Washington with Miss Frances Newlands. The piece details social moves of Senator and Mrs Depew, Miss Newlands, and various other Washington households, plus Benning race week social life and embassy changes.
The evening featured the wedding march and selections while the bride wore a white silk net gown over taffeta and chiffon with pearl embellishments. Bridesmaids hailed from Baltimore New York and Brooklyn, and ushers included Bernstein brothers and others from New York and Baltimore. The couple departed for a tour to Niagara Falls and eastern resorts.
Fifty years after their wedding, George H. Bailey and Hannah M. Ryder celebrate with seven children and grandchildren. A reception on Carrol Avenue, Takoma Park, from 7 to 10 p.m. marks the milestone, with several relatives gathering from Newark New Jersey Stoughton Wisconsin and Washington. Bailey, a noted hydraulic engineer, recalls past roles in Jersey City Newark Boston and Washington. He now manages engineer office records and reflects on leaving the computing post for less irksome work. Mrs. Arthur Ramsey attended an artistic musicale hosted by Mrs Aline Blondner at the Tulane, with 15 guests enjoying decor and programs.
Preparations for the annual meeting of the Woman's Interdenominational Union of the District go forward. The event at Calvary Baptist Church starts tomorrow at 10 30 a m with Mrs J H Robinson presiding and brief reports from connected churches. A home missions address by Mrs A M Hankermeyer of New Mexico and a foreign missions talk by Miss Charlotte I Holman of India are on the program. Mrs J Hilen Foster and Mrs C L Roach will take part, and officers will be elected for the next year.
The Marine Band Orchestra plans a 2 PM concert at the Navy Yard with a program including General Heywood Overture, La Dante Blanche Selection, Red Feather Waltz, Scherzo, Whispers Serenade, African Dreamland, Faust Grand Selection, Bridal Song, and Our Director March, inviting attendees to enjoy the afternoon performance.
Splendid instruments from well known makes are offered at surprising prices as Pfeiffer's in 1328 F Street clears stock before Monday when warerooms open to workers for upgrades. Uprights range from 135 to 223 with many premium pianos marked down from 335 to 100, and pianolas from 275 to 175.
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