Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-25

were married there. Mr.. Bailey lived with
his family from 1850 to 1878 in Jersey City,
where he looked after the water system,
acting at the same time as consulting engi-
neer of many of the municipalities in that
vicinity. He was the engineer who planned
and had constructed under his supervision
the first water works in that city. Previous
to that time lie had been engaged on the
original water works as assistant engineer
for several years and on the construction of
the Jersey City water works
Mr.. Bailey was appointed computing engi-
neer of the engineer department of the Dis
trict in the latter part OF 1878, removing to
this city, where lie has since made his resi-
dence. still retaining his connection with
the department. He also assisted in sur
veying the system of cement walks recently
constructed throughout Takoma Park.
Mr.. and Mrs Bailey will have gathered
about them their seven sons. Howard Bal
ley, Weston Bailey, William Bailey and
Theodore Bailey, who reside in Jersey City;
Mrs. G. R. McManus of Stoughton. Wis,
and their two daughters, Miss Mabel Bailey
and Miss Alice Bailey, who reside with
their parents al Takoma Park Mr.. Charles
l.. Bailey, the oldest son, died last fall
while a daughter, Miss Elouise E Bailey
died about thirteen years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey are pioneer residents
of Takoma Park, having erected the charm
ing home on Carroll avenue, short dis
lance beyond the District line, On the Mary
land side, where tEey at present reside
They are both enjoying excellent health and
are To-Day receiving congratulations and
best wishes from their large circle of friends
in this city and Takoma Park.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Orren French of
1875 V street northwest were at home to
their friends Monday evening March 20.
In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of
their marriage. The house was handsomely
decorated and the many gifts received were
elaborate and beautiful. Assisting the host
and hostess were their two daughters Mrs
Henry Weaver Hamilton and Mrs. Lulu
French Catlin; Mrs. d. H. Smith of Attle-
boro, Mass, sister of Mrs. H. o. French,
and Miss Gertrude Hamilton, the only
grand child. most enjoyable evening was
spent.
Mr.. Ferdinand T. Schneider has sent out
Edna Schneider Adams, to Mr. Hugh Pigott
Dram Saturday, March IS, 1905. At
home after April l at the Royalton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Foster. who have
been in Aiken, S. c., the past month, re-
turned this morning. Their return was
FASTENED by the death of the Mexican am
baSSador.
Miss Dorothea Lutz celebrated her tenth
birthday anniversary, March "A, by enter
tanning her little friends at the home of her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. c. DeWalt, 81
It'll street southwest. Music and games
were enjoyed, after which refreshments
were served. Those present were Misses
Jessie and Susie Eisenbeiss, Miss Selma
Trede, Miss Esther Bell, Misses Maud and
Pearl Kittron, Miss Bertha Tyler, Miss
Catherine Tyler, Miss Susie Price, Miss Ida
Price, Mr.. and Mrs. Gottsman, Miss HELEN
Gottsman.
Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Boyer gave recep-
ton last evening at their residence, POI 1
street northwest, in honor of Miss Osceola
Stcnnell and her cousin, Miss Aurie q.
WEIGH of Virginia Despite the thunder
storm a party of thirty assembled. Mrs.
A. A. Lohr presided at the piano, Mr..
George Furbershaw and Mr.. Leo Hess con-
tributed to the musical program with banjo
and flute, and Mrs. Harry d. Beach sang.
Miss Edna Crandall, accompanied by her
sister Nettie, sang several solos. After II
o'clock refreshments were served. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
w. Otis, Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Walker,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blett, Mr.. Stuart
Graham, Aurie and Anna WEIGH, the
Misses Brawner, Mrs. Kate Stratton and
Sanford Stratton, Miss Shiddell. Mr.. G. w.
Furbershaw, Misses Nettie and Edna Gran
dali, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry d. Beach. MIR.
and Mrs. A. A. Lohr, Mr.. Herbert Kicks,
Mrs. Lizzie Kicks, Miss Hadassah Moore,
Mr.. b. H. Moore, Mr.. Charles Darwin
Boyer Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Boyer. Louis
Rothwell, Miss Osceola Stonnell and Mr..
Leo Hess.