The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
BLUSHING DEBUTANIS.
rEIrx SPEAKS TO THEM Words or
WISDOM AND SOBERSESS.
Now 10 Act 90 30 to Win and Keep Admir-
srs--Ihs Responsibilities of Their Brief
rxistences-sooiety Events,

lance Of America as buds" are blossom
ing forth In our radiant garden The
French have abbreviated into the one
word 'debutante the self-same syno-
uym while a whole string OF adjectVes
An English would be required to convey
the impression of the ineffable charm OF
manner which distinguishes them.
They are the most delicious paradoxes
IN the world They are bewitehinsiy uh-
conscious, yet as conscious as the pea
cock: they are tremulous and they are
piquant and audaclous; they are miseraole
and radiantly happy all In the same nm
ute and, above all, the sweetest anu Hi0''
dangerous heart decoys IN existence.
Rut there is as much that may be sara
unto these fresh and fair young Duos
as OF them. so. we debutantes. VINO llsten i
with crcdullty 10 the whispers OF lanOy
and pursue with eagerness the phahtolls
Of hone: who expect that age VIII perform
the promises OF youth, ana that ueHci
cies OF the present day Will be suppheu
bv the morrow" pay heed 10 inc WI 10
~ a late lamented debutante, Who' Deins
- 400 is a snirit doomed for certain
reriod 10 solemnly charge you with the
rasnonsibilities Of your short hfe. For
Lrovv We that the existence OF the de-
bufante. Phenix-like, hath lts appOiltou
time for ending. Through one snort
surnmer's blushing roses one winter
snarkllng SHOWS. then a little drooplng
of the eyes and signing for the past anu
n IS no more. Peace 10 us ashes' CHiS
see 10 H. We debutantes, That ye so oirect
your ways that no epitapn shalI DC III
scribed upon the head stone or your
carer. save
"None knew her but TO love her-
None named her but TO praise.
one of the peculiarlues Of mind OF de-
Enthusiastically known as nen'al
abberation-is their bciief that WheH
they rise 10 float upon the surface OF tne
sea great tidal wave Of emotion VIII
eottate lis hitherto calm waters. Let no
cruel truth-teller, in the guise or some
kind friend, destroy this happy Illusion.
II they think It So then, for them, 1t Is
SO. For hath not the Immortal William
taught us that there is nothing good or
bad. but the thinking maketh 1t So
OF the physical peculiarities Of the de-
butante. none is more marked than their
seeming aversion TO eating anything when
invited out. They have been taught that
It is il-bred to talk with the mouth full;
30 It is not they love eating less. but tnat
they love talking more. There the escort
has one Of the many advantages OF man.
he can do two things at one time-listen
and cat.
Moreover. one OF the elastic capabilities
OF these fragile creatures is their power
Of measureless enjoyment. At every last
event they had 1.-The most glorious time
thew ever had in their lives ana IN
marveously delightful way they thrive
upon the most rampant gayety, every ad-
ditional ball or german seeming 10 I'M
fold another Toseate petal of bloom and
beauty.
A belle Of three or four seasons Is ra-
dant I'm the elegance Of silk, scrupulously
I'm place, but let it become a little crum-
pied. AMI alas, Mademoiselle looks as
faded and limp as any other full-bloWn
rose. But behold the deliciousness of
debutantism. that can glimpse anu glide
the hours away In the dainty freshness
OF a sweet muslin gown. the more tousled
Il gets the more bewitching it looks in
the abandon Of girlish grace, just as the
bud is more fragrant when toyed with by
the wind.
Debutantes. be sure and make mp your
minds what type Of girl you are going
10 be- Let your pose be natural, and,
most of all decided. To be nondescript
means to be a totally uninteresting in
nocuous nonentity. More than one debu-
tsnte whose natural manner was a quiet
repCsc and rcstful ease has marred her
greatest charm by straining to copy some
ideal whose animated spirit and dash
had won her beleship. 1t is better and
stronger 10 develop than 10 graft. so If
you are naturally earnest and calm re-
main So and there will be as many adj
lnirers for such traits as there are for
the gay and debonair
II you are a butterfly and have to en-
terrain bookworm, don't give him
chance to make you flutter along upon
the earth in modification that you are
not bookworm, too, but dazzle his pom
derous heaviness with your gauzy-winged
flights and brilliant flashes of frivolous
crimson and gold until he Is ready to
declare that the butterfly is the most
wonderful OF all things.
IL YOU are forced to see a young man
at a ball and want to see him again II
would be OVERLOAD TO say SO, Of course,
but Just place within his hands with con-
fiding care your bouquet or your fan.
and il is as good as the card taken"
tackled on the back Of n reserved seat.
There are many other tricks Of the trade
that might be divulged. but it is only
fair TO leave something for experience,
the most legitimate teacher, to instill.
AS far as can be learned the following
attractive young ladies are the debutantes
for this season. There are doubtless
others, who. as they are heard Of, will be
announced: Miss Marion Harris. Miss
Madge Ould, Miss Ella Cooke. Miss Nellie
Boykin. Miss Nellie Perrin, Miss Cora
Darlington, Miss Alice Archer Miss Mel
lie Mayo, Miss Annie Gray. Miss Bessie
Hill, Miss Sallie Wexford Miss Mary
Armistead, Miss Mary Crenshaw, Miss
Carrie Talbot. Miss Adele Archer, Miss
Leila Tatum and Miss Lizzie Bridges.
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One Of the most interesting events Of
the week past was the marriage of Miss
Rebecca Powell 10 Mr.. Shirley Carter at
st. James church on Tuesday afternoon
ii has been long since Richmond has
seen such an outpouring to witness a
marriage ceremony, and the throng of
people who crowded the church were a
throng of friends, whose hearts went out
I'm brightest hopes Of happiness for the
young couple. The evening before the
ceremony there was a charming little
entertainment given at the home Of the
bride. the only guests being the young
ladies who would have acted as brides
maids had the wedding been a fun
dress" one and the ushers. Amid the
environment of soft lights glowing in
many colors, ana masses or fragrant
flowers everywhere. the occasion was
a. bright as 10 was happy.
a tempting and beautifully repast
was enjoyed ana the fate Of those as
sembled decided by drawing lots through
roses. The bride-elect handed the gentle
men a bunch OF white roses the lucky
sixpence being hidden amid the foliage Of
one of them. while the groom-elcct babe
the young ladies choose a pink rose, the
tell-tale ring being tied under the petals
Of one Of them.
MIR. and Mrs. J. il. Powell did the
honors Of their hOspitahle homo with