Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-12-07
TO DEBUTANTES
COMING OUT OF CHARMING
YOUNG GIRLS.
The Two Daughters of Mr.. James
M. Munroe introduced Into
Annapolis Society.
BEAUTIFUL SOCIAL EVENT.

Amid bowers of palms and garlands
of smilax and roses Miss Golda and
Miss Louise. the two charming daugh-
teIs of James M. Munroe, Esq, were
introduced into Annapolis and Naval
Academy society last evening at a
beautiful debutante reception given
by their mother in honor of her
daughters coming ont.
The reception was held from 3 TO
O'Clock at "Eldon, the handsome
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ.
Munroe on West street. Three hun
dred invitations had Rbeen issued and
during the hours of the reception
throngs of society people called in car
riages and on foot TO extend congratu-
lations to the host and hostess and
the young ladies who made their debut,
formally, into the smart set The
rooms were decorated lavishly in
palms, ferns, garlands of smilax and
the choicest exotics. In every con.
ceivable space cut flowers were placed,
numerous bouquets having been sent
Miss Golda and Miss Louise Munroe,
the debutantes.
The color scheme was white and
green, large white chrysanthemumS
nodding gracefully from handsome
vases entwined with asparagus vines
aud maidenhair ferns. In bower of
American beauty roses and palms Mrs.
James Nj. Mnnroe received in the
east reception room with her two
daughters. Mrs. Munroe wore hand
some gown of pale lemon colored
satin, with garniture of exquisite
Reconnaissance lace. Her ornaments
were diamonds and pearls and she car
ried yellow ohrysanthemums.
Miss Golda Munroe was gowned in
an exquisite creation of white point
de spirit over white silk. 1t was made
in girlish fashion and trimmed with
dainty shirrings Of white satin. She
carried large white chrysanthemum
Miss Louise Munroe wore a beautiful
gown of chiffon cloth, soft sheer
material trimmed with plaitings of
the same. and lace. She also carried
white chrysanthemums Receiving in
the large parlor which was also dec
Grated in beautiful flowers and smilax,
were Mrs. Chase, grandmother of the
debutantes, Mrs. McOomas, Mrs.
Frank A. Munroe, Mrs. Brainard,
Mrs. Barton, wife of Commander j..
X. Barton. u. 5. N, Mrs. Walter
| Worthington, wife of Commander
Worthington, U. S. n.
Mrs. Chase wore a handsome gown
| of black voile over silk; Mrs. Walter
/ Worthington wore an imported gown
of white voile; Mrs. Barton's gown
was unique and beautiful creation
of dove color pineapple fiber from the
Philippines. In the cozy library
| Madame Marion and Mrs. Crosse, OF
the Naval Academy served punch.
Madame Marion was gowned in cream
voile and Mrs. Crosse in pink emboss
ed satin and lace. The dining room
was decorated in white chrysanthe.
| NUNS and delicate fern, waxen tapers
with white shades carrying out the
| colors used.
Mrs. l.. Dorsey Gassaway poured
chocolate and Mrs. Warfield, wife OF
| Governor Warfield, and Mrs. Badger
| wife of Commander Charles j. Bad
| ger, u. s. N, commandant of the
midshipmen at the Naval Academy,
served frappe- and ices, respectively
Assisting in the dining room were
the follwoing young ladies, all OF
| whom wore white, Miss Halsey wear
ing the beautiful gown worn fort
night ago at her own debutante re-
| ception Misses Deborah Halsey
/ Elizabeth Randall, Flora Duval
Louisa Terry, Gussie Burwell anC
Anita Bartlett. The reception wai
one of the most elaborate and beauti.
full functions given this season. The
young lady debtantes are very popular
| in society. Both are fine musicians
and are handsome and charming
young girls, well deserving the popu
larity they enjoy.