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Show At the recent "Lady Washington" reception in Xew York, a great grand-niece of General Washington wore tho magn ficcut brocade dress en litiin, embruidered and trimmed with rich point applique lace, presented present-ed to Martha Wellington by the members of the tirt presidential cabinet. cabi-net. A groat graud-niece of Mrs. Washington appeared in a dress worn by the sister of the bride at that wedding. wed-ding. She also wore the jewels and watch which were worn by her illustrious illus-trious ancestress on her bridal day. A third lady wore a dress a robe of cream-colored silk that was worn by the mother of Aaron Burr 1-Oyeai s ago These dresses wero.well preserved, and were curiously examined by the distinguished ladies present. Included Includ-ed in the party were representatives of many of therevolutionary families, i |