The times., 1898-11-22

Chief Engineer G.. w. Baird. United
States navy, and Mrs. Baird, held a sill
YER reception last night at their home in
Vermont Avenue in celebration of their
marriage, which was solemnZed twenty
five years ago yesterday, by the late Rev.
DR. Thomas @. Addison, rector of old
Trinity Church.
The decorations throughout the parlors
and the rooms We're of pink roses and
tropical plants, and a touch of enchant-
ment was added by an orchestra of man
dolins, hidden from view by palms.
The guests were received by the groom
and his bride in the palm-embowered
bay-window, the latter gowned in a rich,
corded silk of silver gray. The trained
skirt showed artistic glimpses of an un-
der ruffie of watermelon pink silk and
the high bodice was decorated
in Van Dyke effects, with bands
of seal skin and cut steel beads. 1t was
difficult TO realize that a quarter of a GEN.
tury of married life had been reached by
the slender. girlishly graceful hostess,
who received the ongratuiations show
cred upon her with flushed cheeks and
sparkling eyes
That she had attained the dignity of
her silver year, however, was evidenced
by the number of handsome gifts, which.
together with kilograms, have been ar
irving steadily from friends in this and
other cities for the past few days. Mrs.
Baird also rivaled a popular debutante
in the quantity and beauty of the flowers
received. The guests included all the Off
cials of the navy who are now in the city,
with their families together with several
hundred of the prominent representatives
of Washington's social world.
Miss Laura Fisher, of Boston, who gave
a of lectures the kin1prPa rtpn
last Winter at Harvard University, will
speak on Froebel and the New Education,
this afternoon at 4:15 o'clock, at the kin
dergarten school. 1915 X Street, establish
ed by Mrs. Phoebe A Hearst.
Col. and Mrs. J. f. Danvers, of Street,
have gone TO Aiken, S. c., for the Winter
months.
Mr. and Mrs. George Westinghouse of
Solitude Pittsburg and Erskine Park,
Lenox, will spend the Winter in Wash
ington as has been their custom for the
past few years.
Mai. and Mrs Richard l. Hoxie, who
have lived in Pittsburg for several years
have returned to their home in Farragut
Square. in sight of the statue of the IA
NOUS admiral made by Mrs. Hoxie in her
maiden days, when she was known at
home and abroad as the pretty girl ge-
Mus Winnie Ream.
Miss Elsie Snyder. daughter of the late
Benjamin Snyder. president of the Ma
tional Safe Deposit Company, expects to
go to Richmond for the Winter to con-
tinue her vocal studies under Mrs. Alice
Hunter.
The Terpsichoreans gave their sixth
regular dance last night at Typographical
Hall. The organization, which has been
delightful success in every way. will
give its first grand ball at National Ri
fes -hrmory on December ].
Mrs. Leech. of this city, who has been
receiving many social courtesies during
her visit to Pittsburg. was the guest of
honor last Wednesday at a luncheon given
by Mrs. W. B. Sewell, of Allegheny.
Hon. David Gerard and wife. of Craw-
fordsville. Ind. accompanied by their SON.
in-law. DR.. Davidson. his wife and son,
Master Frank. are making a brief visit
to Washington. They left yesterday for
short trip to Old Point, but will return
Monday.