New-York tribune., 1902-01-04
MISS ROOSEVELT A DEBUTANTE.

Washington Jan 8 (SpeciaD-At the White
House tonight the President Of the United states
and Mrs. Roosevelt introduced their daughter Ahc'
into society. The affair was smart coming ou-
ball. attended by $40 guests Miss RooseVelt Is tne
first debutante of the White House since Miss Mel
lie Grant presented. nearly thirty years ago
With distinguished grace the hostess OF the ffesi-
Dental home. gowned in white SILK lace trimmed
with llac received the arriving guests Her daush-
ter wearing gown of white chiffon, carried wnlte
ro~es and stood on Mrs Roosevelts lett as she
presented. more charming deoutahIe mas
rarely been introduced in Washington she was
as attractive in her dignied simplicity and natural
grace as she was beautiful. Tall. with striking
figure, blue eyes, and fine fair complexion she
is certainly one of the prettest girls IN Wasnlns
ton.
Gtterins and twinkling lights from the three
big crystal chandeliers, surrounded oy oo"l
shaped auxiliary lamps gave brilancy TO the
stately old East Room. Its additional decorations
consisted of three-quarters of a mile OF shilaN'
ooped and hung graceful festoons from the cell
ing to the mirror tops and around the chandeher
globes Banked the cabinet mantels on the east
side of the room were white and pink roses,
Roman hyacnths and madenhair ferns. Oh op-
poste mantels placed beds OF azaleas' mar
cissi. crotons dracenas and other plants and
flowers. Roped asparagus formed into a half dia-
mond shape design and crossed three feet from
the top was hung the mirrors AT both ends
as we'll as at the centre OF the swing crosspiece
of the asparagus used for this design there were
bouquets of red and white carnations. EdCh OA SIX
huge mirrors supported this decoration En-
wreathed around the four comic columns. two being
the sides OF the folding doors leading into
the central corridor and two opposite, were gar
lands of smiax. Sheltering palms and ferns were
placed in the bay windows and made attractive re-
lefs for the old gold inner curtains. Decorations
throughout the parlors and corridors were equally
as delicate and attractive as the floral display IN
the East Room. In the Green Parlor adjoining the
East Room several beautiful punches OF pink
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of her friends had been placed on the plano.
Double chairs and couches were arranged suitably
for conversation in the intermissOn. An old fash
ioned students oil lamp burned on quaint lniald
table in one of the corners of the room
President Roosevelt spent some time in the ball
room and met the guests 1t was a hOmelike affair,
with entirely unofficial air. Dancing began at
10 o'clock, when the Marine Band struck up a
waltz and until daybreak the beaus and bellies
spent an evening at the White House in revelTy
and merriment. At midnight the dancers partook
of buffet supper. which was spread in the state
dining room. Exquisite gowns were worn Tor the
first time this evening by many OF the wealthy
girls. and the sensational critics may be expected
to send out comments the costliness OF this as
well the fine jewels.
The Marine Band and the 4th Artillery Band fur
nished the music. according to the following printed
programme. which was distributed TO the guests:
Twostep Viola les Soldats. s.--......... .Elenoerg
1 %aLtE Es as
Iancers, The StrolISrS ElSd-4rr
Waltz The Little De Koven
Lancers. the international Moses
Waltz Tales from Kfhauser' optus
Polka tourists souvenir SersehroLlz
Waltz "Wiener Blut
Iancers The BursoInaster'
Tw9steP HOP Long Sing = ElaE&
Polka. Dem Goo-Goo Eyes
Waltz Sycamore HilI' -CirOeOe
Lancers. The Foxy 0uiner'' er''..-.--.-De koyen
waltz Inee' Al-e-!er
TwosJep ''FTangesa Costa
Waltz The Beautiful Blue Danube Strauss
Among the guests present. including a large
number Of friends from New-York and other cities.