The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-11

cate health of her mother she has attended
to all the social duties, receiving and return
ing all tho calls.
Miss Endicott, the daughter of the Secre-
tary of War, has been numbered among
the attractive girls of the capital ever since
her first introduction here, three years ago.
She is a tall, dignifed blonde, with high
bred carriage and perfect manners, though
slightly reserved and at first impre SEES one
as naughty, but in her own home Miss En-
dicott is always affable and cordial and lent
an agreeable charm to her mothers Wednes-
days by her bright conversation. She is
decidedly English in air and accent, and
would be regarded anywhere a handsome
girl of our best New England type, and not
few who have looked upon her fresh young
face but have been reminded of priscilla"
the Puritan maiden.
One of the prettiest of the blonde beauties
last season was Miss Lucy Corkhill, who
was chaperoned by her grandmother, Mrs.
Justice Miller. Miss Corkhill is a pure
blonde-her hair pale yellow and her eyes
the bhest of the blue. Her complexion is as
talr and clear as a child's and the beauty of
her neck and dimpled arms was the envy of
many of the bellies. Miss Corkhill is short
in stature, with pretty round figure She
has frank, winning manner, and her voice
Is exceedingly sweet in tone lending an adj
dltlonal charm to her vivacious conversa-
ton. Thoroughly practical, she has he
come acquainted with the mysteries of
housekeeping, and it is said she is an expert
marketar She is graduate of the Wash
lngton high school, and was one of its most
distinguished students. With the sages of
the capital she is a great favorite, being in
telligent, well-read and conversant with the
general topics Of the day.
Miss Mary Butterworth is the daughter
of the Congressman from Ohio, and she was
probably the most striking in appearance of
all the beauties She is tall and erect, with
graceful movements. She has a rather
round face, and a clear, dark complexion.
Her eyes are brown, and her soft curly hair
fall in short ringlets around her pretty
head. She looks prettiest In her street suits,
some ofwhich have been much noticed. Her
costumes are made from original designs,
and one in which she looked extremely
picturesque was made of soft, red material
ornament with gold braid. The basque was
fitted tight and the skirt was a mass of
graceful folds, completed with a golden
cord which hung from her waist. With
this she wore large GainsborCugh hat of
red, profusely decorated with large flaring
red tips, and it made a pleasing frame for
her lovely ace.
Mrs Judge Macarthur chaperoned Miss
Dorothy Phillips last winter, and she was
blOuO VI hOi CLCbt 20, Az 41lSo L iilillpo was
the admired of all admirers. Petite in fig
ure, with dark, lustrous eyes, raven black
hair and rich olive skin, she was in appear
ance verit6ble little gypsy. She wore her
hair brushed high from her low, straight
forehead-a style singularly becoming to
her. Last summer after leaving school she
went abroad and while there she became q
fluent French scholar, and this made her a
great favorite, especially with the diplo-
e. IF rl,f,Y,1 {fnd fatiO ~
to speak the court language. There is a
peculiar charm in her speech, an Indescrib-
able foreign accent which she probably ac-
Quired ON the Continent. She is bright and
sparkling in her conversation and quick at
repartee
A beautiful girl is Miss Thompson, the
second daughter of Representative Thomp-
son, of California She is of medium height,
slender, with much gracefulness and ease
of manner. Her head is a classical study,
and its pose on her long, white neck is ex-
quisite. Soft gray eyes frln2ed with long,
curly eyelashes, fair rosy skin and an
abundance of beautiful auburn hair make
her a remarkably attractive addition to a
ball room. At one of the large receptions
given by prominent senator last winter,
Miss Thompson appeared in a gown of
snowy white china silk, cut decollete, and
her hair arranged in a Grecian Knot,
around which was fastened a band Of
pearls This costume was extremely be-
coming, and she looked as if she might
have been Il goddess. She was the center
of attraction, and she stood without rival
that night.
Miss Mary Wilson is the daughter of a.
A. Wilson, the marshal of the district. Since
her debut she has been a leading favorite
She is piquant and affable, and of pretty
face and figure. Miss Wilson assisted at
many of the receptions at the white house,
and she was the recipient of attention from
Mrs. Cleveland. Miss Wilson is a good
dancer, and led some of the army and
navy germans last winter. She is much
loved by her girl friends, many OF whom
were guests at her charming home last sea-
son.
Senator Cullom's daughter, Miss Cullom,
has been in society several winters and is
eagerly sought for by senators wives to as
sst them at their receptions. She is a beau
tiful blonde girl, with light golden hair and
dark eyes. She is tall and slender and very
graceful in her carriage
Miss Minnie Brown is daughter of L.
p Brown, one of the wealthy old citizens of
Washington She has been In society two
or three winters and is deservedly popular,
for her frank, winning ways charm all who
meet her. Miss Brown is tall and robust,
with bright face and fresh complexion.
She, too, shares MISS COrknlllS popularity
with the older men in society. Miss Brown
keeps house for her brother at Mount Pleas
ant, one of the attractive suburbs of Wash
ington. There she dispenses genuine hos
pltalitv, and all who wander out to tins
country home are always sure to find await
ing them a kindly reception
Miss Letter, the daughter of the Chicago
millionaire who occupies James G.. Blalnes
house, was one of the most attractive girls
of the winter. The large balls given in
honor of her debut and her Partisan gowns
were the subj .ct of much pleasant com
ment Educated principally abroad, she is
not thoroughly American, but this slightly
foreign manner adds to her peculiar charms
Some consider her strikingly beautiful, and
many liken her countenance to that of a
Madonna. Simplicity is evident in her
manner and dress. She wears her hair
slightly parted and drawn low in a coil on
her neck. She has a beautiful expression,
and her eyes are large and blue.
Two of the loveliest of all the debutantes
are the Misses Herbert, the daughters Of the
member of congress from Alabama. Both
are true blondes and singularly beautiful
Miss Herbert is almost ethereal in beauty.
Her younger sister never appears in decol-
lete costume and is very dignifed and gra-
cious in her manner.
Miss Florence Bacon, the daughter of a
New York congressman, was great favor
tie in society. She is a vivaciOus brunette
and has the gift of being a good talker.
She assisted Mrs. Secretary Whitney at
her Wednesday receptions frequently and