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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1905
Page
18
A bustling crowd admires a striking new gown described as French inspired. The arrival features stylish accessories and a vivid array of fabrics including honed silks and velvet, drawing attention from shoppers and fashion enthusiasts.
A city shop showcases wealth of imported wares for brides from Europe and Mexico. Solid silver pieces, hand embroidered linens, clocks, marble and bronze statues, electroliers and lamps fill floors two through seven. Gift ideas include lace, pocketbooks, fans, and cut glass. Furniture on upper floors features chairs, tables, and unique wood pieces.
A stylish bridal catalog describes imported materials and fabrics for wedding gowns and gowns accessories. It highlights rich gatin fabrics lace robes hats gloves slippers and decorative bows suitable for church carriage dinners andother wedding events. The piece emphasizes fashionable textures colors and elaborate detailing for brides.
More than 200 Georgetown students from the university’s various schools gathered in Dahlgren Chapel for the Holy Ghost votive mass opening the academic year. Rev John A Conway S J preached, praising truth seeking and divine guidance, while Rev David Hilnhoust Buel presided. New president has assumed full charge as preparatory work continues for a successful year.
The program featured brief talks by Rev. Dr. J. Nicholson and Su perintendent George Cook. About four hundred members enrolled, with over half present. Highlights included school choruses, primary department exercises, a solo and chorus by Ruth Troy and the infant class, and recitations by Tracy Campbell and Ruth Briggs.
Rally day at Mount Pleasant Congregational Church on Fourteenth Street and Columbia Road drew large crowds as Rev M Ross Fishburn and others spoke on church growth and Sunday school progress. Superintendent James E West reported nearly 950 in total enrollment, with around 600 present yesterday across six departments including a new home department and cradle role. Lyman L. Pierce of the Washington YMCA urged vigorous church involvement, while the pastor outlined plans for outreach to nonchurchgoers and six benevolent objectives. Additional focus highlighted the young men’s Bible class led by Prof William R Vance and the teachers’ training class headed by Prof William A Wilbur.
Mrs Fairbanks and her son in law and daughter visited Mrs Roosevelt at the White House last night. A parade of high officials and kin return from Europe including Lieut. General of the Army and Mrs Adna R Chaffee. Many diplomats and military retirees prepare for London and Lenox society, with the Duchess of Marlborough among guests in the Berkshires.
The Chinese mission Sunday school held a rally day with Scripture verses read and recited by Chinamen learning English. Under Miss Sally Somers supervision a simple program included familiar hymns and Chinese music with solos duets and trios. The school serves about fifty Chinese students with teachers, plus ten to fifteen Greeks in a separate class.
All day rally services were held at Congress Street Methodist Protestant Church on Thirty-first Street. Rev. T. O. Crouse led the day with remarks by Rev. W. A. Crouse and greetings from Sunday school officials J D. Cathell T W Grimes H Grimes and George W Graves. The text urged being fellow helpers to the truth. Rooms were newly carpeted painted and papered and a $30 collection helped cover improvements. The evening sermon followed.
Hon William E Andrews spoke to Temple Baptist Church Sunday school children and teachers on rally day at the corner of Tenth and N Street Northwest. Fred Rhodes outlined progress since last rally day, with Rev J J Mutr also speaking. The school joined in songs and an orchestra provided special music. An adopted resolution expressed regret over the resignation of former superintendent H T Fenwick, who remains with the school as a teacher.
Infants were baptized as the Sunday school of the Eastern Presbyterian Church at Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue NE held Rally Day services. M T Hyer led the service with a brief talk, Rev F C Easton gave a short address, and children presented recitations and gongs amid new interior decorations and special choir music.
About 1 members of the First Methodist Protestant Sunday-School attended Rally Day at the Fourth Street chapel near G Street Southwest. The program included school singing and talks on Sunday school work by Milaz, district Sunday-school president. Supt. Bradley of Grace Baptist. Supt. Rockwood of North Carolina Avenue M E Church. and Mr. Jonas of St Paul M E Church South. Church stewards plan a moving picture event October 1.
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