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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1904
Page
7
The store announces a Remnant Day to clear small and incomplete lots and Fall goods to start the new month with fresh stock. Odd silks ribbons lace and china bric a brac dress fabric ends and other department items offered at half former prices with several bargain lots purchased for the occasion. Details to appear in this evening's Star.
In Washington the diplomatic corps, hosted by Mrs. Roosevelt, attended a gala Thanksgiving Eve wedding at New Church. Miss Elizabeth Wilson wed Mr. Frederick Eichelberger in an autumn ceremony with a full St. Pauls Choir and lavish pink floral decor. The Edson home reception followed with relatives and close friends, including Mrs. Edson and Mr. Joy Edson in attendance.
A busy round of society nuptials in Washington was reported with multiple ceremonies. Theodosia Wallace married Dr Frank L Pleadwell at her parents home on Massachusetts Avenue. Anne De Coureesy Greenlees wed Faymaster William Thomas Wallace at Georgetown. Minnie Maschmeyer tied to Edgar J Ward at a Roanoke Street home. Lucy Catherine Oyster wed George Horner Ward at Foundry M E Church. Constance Draper and Jay Cook Howard conducted a late ceremony canceled invitations due to illness, then left for the West. Others noted at-home celebrations, receptions, and forthcoming debuts as holiday notices spread through social circles.
A Washington Philosophical Society dinner quotes Maurice Francis Egan praising beauty and life. The note contends beauty endures as new life and cites a moral law linking beauty to creation. Also advertised Bennings Thanksgiving Day races including Washington Cup and Chevy Chase events with Pa. R. R. service at 2 15 and 10.
Miss Emma Katherine Gudger daughter of Representative J M Gudger Jr married John W Langley of Washington at First Baptist Church Asheville in a yellow chrysanthemum wedding. The ceremony featured out of town guests including Judge Jeter C Pritchard and Congressmen HR Gilmer James A Hughes Oscar W Underwood, with a reception at the Gudger home.
Last night in New Carroll Hall the girls of St Patrick's parish presented The Tyrolean Queen an operetta to a crowded audience. Irene Kemno ten years old led as Rosalie with a rich soprano while Edna Becker Mabel Kirby Anna Clark and Lillian Burke were praised for strong performances. The Gypsies feature a color changing light dance and the scenery by R W Bontz with curtain by J Lucien Duffy. Catherine Lackaye organized the company and Dr Stafford and Rev Father McGuigan received bouquets and praise for their roles in the school community.
Washington society notes Countess Cassini ceases automobiling after her father the Russian ambassador bans car use for safety. She now frequents the embassy stables, rides at 7 each morning, and even with a new English bay horse nicknamed Naughty Girl proving skittish, she persists in riding. Miss Alice Roosevelt accompanies guests in the presidential box as Bennings hosts events including the Washington Cup and Chevy Chase steeplechase with trains run by the PrAR.
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