New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
- pERrTANTE.s FIRsT sUnIMER.

THE DFRT-TANTE"S FIRST SUMNER
After the season is over. and the trials and
triumphs of the winter belong 10 the past. girl
who has lust come out" enters into the next
phase Of her debutante season. II she IS what is
called smart this is really the best part OF the year
which every one in the family comedies belongs TO
her b.. right and IN which every possible thing is
done 20 contribute 20 her pleasure and success.
Later on she Will doubtless 80 10 Newport or some
other fashionable watering place. but for the next
six weeks her time will be most delightfully."- filed
by visits 20 her friends. House parties are beoom-
ing more and more of recognized social institution
n this country and the scale OF entertainment az
many os the beautiful country places OF the rich
and great Is equal TO that al the most luxurious
establishments in England. So now our debutante's
engagement book is filed up with the best invita-
tions OF all, Dates for Friday until Monday
parties. and sometimes for weeks stay-never
longer than that. however. The Friday until Mon
day. arties are especially popular FOR the hostess
who delights IN entertaining finds that men OF
leisure are very hard 10 find during the week, and
that she IS fortunate II she can I'll UP her Satur-
DAYS while with girls. the shorter visits are equally
liked. because they have few days free the first
OF the week in which TO return home and make
ready for the next party-a necessary breathing
space when II Is considered how essential IL is for
a yoang woman 70 wear fresh, perfectly turned out
toilets
what won't he required for three days stop
al a smart country house?' asks a mother who
has lived in retirement for the last couple Of dec
ades and who does not feel at all in touch with
modern requirements or course that depends alto
gerher on circumstances. one girl may take quite
ar elaborate wardrobe. while another Will content
herself with what is really necessary The minimum
might be enumerated very briefly. Breakfast az
many houses is now served in the bedrooms by
maid who brings II in tray. And as girls are
apt 10 run IN and out of each others rooms, soft
silk reeIigee is essential which may be as elaoo-
rate or simple as the chooses. After this, IN
Ill o'clock a ''golf suit that is any kind OF
short tailor made skirt. shirt waist and Jackets
all that Is necessary. This summer decided effort
Is being made 10 bring back the fashion OF wearing
elaborately trimmed ging1ams and cambr1cs with
long skirts in the morning; but although az water
ing places they may obtain some vogue al mouse
parties where outdoor interests are paramount
rhev are seldom II worn Married women are
often resplendent in gorgeous tea gowns at
O'clock but girls and sporty" women generally
come in late and take their tea az they are. so
there Is really no need for toilet except al dinner,
where n Is permissible 70 be hne or simple, but
avavs dEcolletk II Sunday and church are in
cuded IN the visit, a pretty, high neeked gown ana
q becon.i1plv trimmed hat must also be taken. II
visit 10 an up 10 date house than 10 an old fash-
toned one for last winters evening gowns II fresh
eued up will do for dinner and the wearing OF a
short skirt and shirt waist all day Is certainly
smpliacation hut the clothes must be good-so
good IN fact that taken in connection with the
necessary tips country house visiting 20 an I'M
pecunious Young woman IL serious problem