The Washington times., 1894-12-16

pletion Of entertainments of every kind, sort,
and description. Breakfasts luncheons. din
ners. ternoon teas, evening balls, and we'd
ding festivities have followed fast and furious
upon each other.
Debutantes have been successfully launched
upon The fashionable world and brides have
gone forth uIon their wedding trips quite as
successfully and in the end as happily us
though the brightest sunshine had prevailed
in place OF the rain that saturated every one
not possessed OF a carriage. and had decid-
edly unbecoming effect upon bangs and Golf
fures curled otherwise than at natures die
tation. If one stopped for the weather in
Washington there would be little gayety ac-'
complished during the season, as bad weather
is the rule rather than the exception.
Just 4; the present before the New Year re-
ceIt:ons are Us hered in there is much 10 be
accomplished il the matter Of debutante teas
and tails as the young people who are
aspirants for those honors are especially
numerous this season. Last year there were
comparatively few delutantes. but this year
the same cannot lie stated as within the past
ten DAYS as many debutantes have made their
formal low 10 society These are Miss Har-
Ian. daughter of Justice and Mrs. Harlan;
Miss De Peyster. Miss Helen Steele, Miss
Poor, Miss Hagner, Miss Clagett, Miss Rush,
Miss Cassell. Miss Edes, Miss Thomas. and
Miss sheridan, daughter OF Mrs. Phil Sheri-
dan.
Among The prominent debutantes yet 10 be
presented Will be Miss Audrey PaUncefote,
youngest 0 tIhe four daughters OF the British
ami lassador and Lady Pauncefote, who re-
turned a week since with her parents from
Farope and whose coming out will Doubtless
be made the occasion OF a dinner dance or
large bali. The young Baroness Won Saurma-
Jetsch. daughter OF the German ambassador,
will make her debut. but whether or not this
will be after the fashion Of her country 1T an
evening bail or in accordance with the fashion
Of this country N an afternoon tea, Is not Yet
known. though the probabilities are strongly
in favor Of the former.
The Princess Cantacuzene. daugh er Of the
Russian minister. was 10 have been formally
introduced to society this winter by Il ball at
the Russian legation. but the death Of the
Gar has placed the legation IN mourning,
and SO that entertainment is deferred either
until the late spring or until next season. In
the meantime the young princess Is laying M
store OF health for herself by taking Almost
daily rides with her father. Prince Cantacu-
zene. upon the bicycle. The start is always
made from the legation, and both evidently
enjoy the brisk ride they take and from
which they return in fine trim for the enjoy
ment Of a hearty dinner.
Miss Brewer, youngest daughter OF Justice
and Mrs. Brewer. Will make her debut at an
afternoon tea On Tuesday. After that two
other debut entertainments to be looked for
with interest will he those at which Miss Nc
Pherson. daughter Of Senator and Mrs. Nc
Pherson. and Miss Helen Hay, daughter of
Col. and Mrs. John Hay, will make their
formal entrances into society. As both Of the
iast-named young ladies have just returned
from Europe, and as their families are wealthy,
some especially fine entertaining is to be
looked for in their cases.
Ii is not often that Washing on society has
the pleasure OF attending in one and the same
season the debut parties OF a genuine princess
and a countess. Indeed, it is doubtful if ever
before this auspicious conjunction Of titles
among the young people Of the diplomatic
corps has ever taken place As a usual thing
there is no end OF titles among the diplomats,
but they have been confined to the older
members and to the married contingent or TO
bachelors with anti-matrimonial propensities.
While neither OF the young ladies can truth
fully be described as beauties. they have in
each case the charm OF youth, fine COM
plexions. are finely educated and have
Travelled sufficiently to be interesting and
charming additions TO society.
Christmas will be Jolly anniversary this
wear at the White House. as the President
and Mrs. Cleveland have now two little
daughters TO provide with gifts Last Christ
mas little Esther was in long clothes. with no
ideas beyond getting her allotted amount of
nourishment during the tWenty-four hours.
This year this phase of affairs has materially
changed Esther is a progressive child with
very decided notions of her own. and has no
idea of allowing Ruth 10 monopolize the sup
Div OF dolls and toys that descend like an ay-
alanche upon the White House at Christmas
time from every section Of the Union for the
Presidents children.
Were the President and Mrs. Cleveland so
minded they could set up for the enjoyment
OF their children n respectable menagerie or
geological collection. as livestock of every de-
scription comes in under the guise Of pets
for the little ones from people who never
have seen and prob ably never Will see those
TO whom the animals aIe sent. Christmas
Day will be spent at the White House where
the usual custom OF late dinner Will not be
departed from. There will be the usual ac-
cessories OF roast turkey and plum pudding
70 the dinner. The plum pudding encircled
with holly will be brought in on fire, and as
each one at table is served, the little tongues
OF blue flame will encircle the plates after the
good old fashion sanctioned by long years Of
custom in Christmas jollities.
The Vice President and Mrs Stevenson will
spend their Christmas in Asheville but il will
giving Dav. as their daughter health is now
steadily improving. and, though the winter
will have 10 be spent in the South, there Will
be no sadness mixed with the memories OF
tho day.
The Secretary of State and hrs. Gresham
have already had several invitations to take
their Christmas dinner with friends, but as yet
have decided nothing very definite in the
matter. Should they elect TO remain in the
hotel for that day their menu will include the
usual holiday dainties and the decorations Of
the table Will be in keeping with the season.
Secretary and Mrs Lamont will have Il
family party about them at Christmas at their
residence on Lafayette Square, where one OF
the great features OF the day viii be the
Christmas tree that is never omitted from the
arrangements made for the happiness OF the
three young daughters. This tree viii be
duly admired by the children of the Cabinet.
who with the Presidents two little daughters
will be asked In 10 have glimpse Of its beau
ties. There will be stockings hung by the
freside to be investigated on Christmas morn
ing when IL is safe to predict that the last adj
dition 10 the family will be by no means the
least to enjoy the day.
Tho Secretary OF the Treasury and Mrs.
Carlisle are looking forward TO having with
them on Christmas day their three grand
children from Chicago. and the house viii
therefore be full of Christmas cheer. As both
the little gIanddaughters are expert needle
Women it is more than likely that the gifts