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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
33
The new season brings unmatched dress goods and silks of great richness with Paris imports, plus millinery wraps costumes laces gloves neckwear handkerchiefs hosiery shoes and French lingerie. This abundant collection is said to surpass any previously displayed in Washington with wide variety and moderate prices.
An advertisement showcases Superb Paris Bridal Trousseaux crafted from French undergarments. Items include gowns, drawers, chemises, and corset covers in Nainsook and Percale with hand embroidery, priced from 2.00 to 5.25 dollars, plus new season models in white and fancy fabrics designed for refined fashion.
Washington society notes predict the next international marriage may center on Lieut von Bredow and Miss Frances Newlands with a June wedding expected after his April 20 voyage to the United States. Senator and Mrs Depew plan abroad in June while changes in senatorial residences continue amid receptions and racing at Benning with embassy staff hosting the director’s car. A daughter is born to Representative Gaines and wife, and Miss Annie Rosenthal and Abel Bernstein wed at National Rifles Hall before 300 guests with Mendelssohn music and a floral bridal procession.
A Washington wedding features a white silk net gown and pearl accents. Bridesmaids hail from Baltimore New York City and Brooklyn with ushers from several cities. The couple departs for Niagara Falls and eastern resorts. Other society notes include travel plans Europe Mexico and California and births and engagements among prominent families. Notables such as Rear Admiral Cromwell and Senator Crane appear in the social calendar with planned visits and dinners.
Fifty years after their wedding, George H. Bailey and Hannah M. Ryder gathered seven children and several grandchildren for a golden anniversary reception at their home on Carrol Avenue Takoma Park. Bailey, born 1827, is a respected hydraulic engineer now supervising District records. the event honored by neighbors and family with a dinner and mingling from 7 to 10.
Preparations are under way for the annual meeting of the Woman's Interdenominational Union of the District at Calvary Baptist Church tomorrow at 10 30 a m. President Mrs J H Robinson will chair with brief church reports and addresses on home and foreign missions by Mrs A M Hankermeyer of New Mexico and Miss Charlotte I Holman of India. Several members including Mrs J Hilen Foster and Mrs C L Roach will speak and officers will be elected for the next year.
The Marine Band Orchestra performs at the navy yard starting 2 PM with a program including Heywood Overture, La Danse Blanche, Red Feather Waltz, Scbata, Character Study, Whisper Santélmann, African Dreamland, Faust, Bridal Song, Intermezzo from the Ding Symphony, Our Director march.
Splendid instruments of well known makes offered at absurd prices for pianos of value. Warerooms open to workmen for improvements next Monday morning, with pianos marked 275 selling as 175 and uprights down to 135 to 195. Sale at Pfeiffer's, 1328 F Street.
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