The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
BARON VON ECHT
WEEDS MISS PFIZER
Brilliant Ceremony Today
at Newport.
PARL0RS AT "LINDENGATE"
Gen. Isaac Kahn Steals a March on
Washington Bellies and Marries
in Persia Last July.

The wedding Of Miss Alice Marguerite
Henrietta Pfzer. daughter of MT. and
Mrs Charles Pfzer, of Brooklyn. to
baron Reinhart Clemens Bachelor Won
Echt OF Austria, took place at Newport
this noon, at Lindengate, noted for its
paintings and fine grounds which the
Pfizers are occupying.
Miss Phzer was arrayed I'm a white
satin gown, trimmed with rose point
lace. The VEIL a family heirloom. was
caught up with orange blossoms. and
the bride carried a bouquet of Bride
roses.
The ceremony was performed in the
drawing room by the Rev. Charles @.
Gilliat. neighboT Of the Pfizers. assist
ed by the Rev Ernest J. Dennen, assis-
tant rector Of Trinity Church.
A feature Of the wedding was the
string of brides attendants. which far
outnunbered any previous Newport we'd
ding. They included Miss Pliers class
mates at the Adelphi, 1899. and were Miss
Margaret f. Johnson, Miss Mary Z.
Matthews, Miss Helen c. Parker, Miss
Mary Cassamajor, Miss Mabel Z. Knud-
sen, Miss Marie L, A1unsou. and Miss
Zolinhoefer.
The Other Attendants.
The other attendants were Miss Anna
Maud Harrison, as maid Of honor; Miss
Florence G. Fowler. as nrst bridesmaid.
and Miss Olga Rose, Miss Tillie Rose.
and Miss Buelah Munson. The maid OF
honor was in white. and the string Of
bridesmaids were in pink and carried
great bouquets OF pink roses
Baron Won Echt's best man was Law
renee La Tourette briggs. Emile o.
PhzeT. the brides b-other: George J.
RaFson, Jesse Watson, Richard Aubrey
Barker, and Henry Arthur Jones were
the ushers.
wedding reception followed the cera-
mony, the east piazza having been IN
closed Tor small tables with the brides
table in the dining room.
The brides going-awey gown was of
silver gray, hat TO match. with ostrich
piumes, and shoes TO match the gloves
After weeks honeymoon in the White
to Newport and Brooklyn. to remain for
time, but finally will 20 10 Austria
and take Up their residence at "Schloss
Murstatten, owned by the baron.
Washington society viii be pleased and
not little surprised at the announce
ment Of the marriage OF Gen. Isaac
Khan. formerly minister from Persia TO
the United States, to the daughter OF
MOchITe DOylet, the Presian minister OF
foreign affairs. The ceremony took place
reached the Persian legation at WASH
ington this morning, in letter 10
Henry G. Finkelstein. charge d'affaires.
Gen. Isaac Khan was supposed 10 be
a confirmed bachelor. Notwithstanding
this fact he was psrsistentIy sought
after by members OF the most exclusive
society at the Capital, and doting
mothers and chaperons never gave up
the hope OF ultimately capturing him
for one OF the attrs Ctive girls under
their direct care
Callous to Maiden Charms.
The fact that he managed in a most
diplomatic and courteous manner to
eyade their advances was believed to be
due TO the fact that he intended to
continue heart whole snd fancy free.
The news OF the generals marriage
will not make clear Just why the un-
questioned beauty and charm Of many
girl In Washington and fashionable
seaside resorts failed 70 move the form
or Persian minister to anything more
IMAM the most extreme gallantry
General Khan is now minister TO Vi
emma, ana he and his bride are now
established in that city
The new Persian minister. Moryez
hhan, cousin TO the general will
arrive in America about November /
and come Immediately TO Washington.
The engagement Of the Crown Prince
Ferederick William OF Germany will IN
doubtcdly be Of interest to many Ameri-
cans and II was often reported that.
DESPITE his exalted position at the Ger
man court, he would waive succession
girl.
The young princes engagement TO
Duchess Cecilia, sister or the reigninR
Grand Duke Of Mecklenberg-Schw
was announced last night at dinner
given by Emperor William and the En-
press Augusta Victoria