The Washington herald., 1906-10-08

Following custom Of many years. the
coming social season will have its opening
weeks pre-empted by the debutante who
is returning even earlier than usual from
her summer travels to nearly every habit
able part Of the globe. but usually by way
Of Paris or New York, with boxes and
boxes of exquisite millinery capable Of
converting the school girl Of June into the
thoroughly equipped society woman of
November.
For the buds of 1905 are all clever girls,
with a thorough appreciation Of the value
OF clothes, who accept the wisdom of
Thomas Carlisle. with the conviction Of
Bob Acres that clothes dc make a diff
ference" and the least worldly minded of
the score or more of future bellies has
spent many precious hours in the selec-
ton Of her first complete wardrobe OF
ball and dinner gowns, demi-toilets. the
chief Of which is, Of course. the coming
out gown. visiting costumes Of the elabo-
rate model that her youthful heart has
heretofore only dreamed of. evening
wraps and smart morning jackets. hats.
boots. and shoes Of endless variety, with
the hundred and one chiffons and baU-
bles which go to make up what some ona
describes as the luxurious necessities Of
the bud of to-day
Again, showing Washingtons devotion
to well-estabIished custom. it has been
decided that the regulation form Of pre-
sentation shall be a tea Of the old-fash-
ioned hospitable sort. which is rs firmly
rooted in Washington society as the
Presidents reception on New Years Day
and as important to the girl herself as her
first bachelors cotilion.
Balls Later in Season.
In several instances there will be balls
later in the season 20 supplement the more
general afternoon entertainment. with an
least two smart cotiilions. all in the in
terest OF the largest company Of buds
known IN five years. OF the buds them
selves there is an infinite variety. with
marked predominence OF the homegrown
variety, which, II not always native
of the District. have grown To woman
hood in the shadow of the Monument.
and consequently is adaptable and charm
ing as only the atmosphere OF a coslo-
p0litan city can make her For the white
muslin ingenue has passed entirely of the
scene in Washington. where a candidate
for social honOrs even in the first month Of
her first season must be as acceptable a
dinner guest as a cotillion partner as
quick to find her bearings in 2 luncheon
company Of her mothers CONTEMPORARIES
as among her own, capable and willing
70 take a hand at bridge TO accommodate
older friends. and past mistress in the
knowledge of football. il she wishes TO
share the society Of her brothers and
their friends
How success Il WOE.
And something more must the girl Of
the hour possess to achieve real sue
cess. and that Is a kind heart or its only
substitute. never failing good manners.
without which It IS impossible to please
society, TO society's credit, be Il said. il
/ is happy to note in this connection that
/ the average Washington girl is extremely
well hammered. whether by nature or by
grace, and as a consequence all really
! popular women are unselfish women as
well. and even in the rush OF her first
season many girl VIII find time to con
! tinUe her ministrations to the sick. the
afflicted and the poor. whether in some
/ favOTitc institution or uuostantatiOuSly
/ in her own home. Altogether the Wash
ington debutante is about the most fin
ished product in young w0manhood rs
any country can present with this sea-
/ sons contribution to the social lifc OF
the Capital fully Up to the established
I standard Of wit and beauty
/ The following list, which, although not
quito complete by reason Of unsettled
plans in several families. gives "a very
/ fair idea Of what the early season has in
tcfrev a1f Inc
! each and every one Of these young girls
/ is the center of an admiring circle OF
/ friends, and for all Of them viii be ex-
/ tended a most cordial greeting.
List Contains Old Names.
! Here will be found q number Of names
/ identified with the earliest history of
/ Washington, which ought to be a COM
plete refutati0n OF that frequent mis-
/ statement that our social world changes
with each administration, and that Wash
ington has no fixed stars in its sociaI
/ armament
/ Miss Evelyn Chew, daughter of Mr.
/ John Chew. and granddaughter of Mrs.
! Titan J. Coffee, 1713 n street.
/ Miss Katharine Clabaugh, daughter OF
| Judge and Mrs. II. N. Clabaugh, lSi2
/ MintWood place.
Admiral and Mrs. Converse, 172O Connec-
ticut avenue.
Miss Caryl Crawford, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Crawford, Stoneleigh
Court
Miss Esther Denny. daughter of Col
and Mrs. Frank Lee Denny, 1884 Connec-
ticut avenue.
Miss MoIlie Dodge, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Harrison II, Dodge, 2016 r street
Miss Carmel Egan. daughter Of Dr. and
Mrs. Maurice Francis Egan, Nineteenth
street
Miss India Bell Fleming. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs Robert l. Fleming; Miss
Frances Goldsborough. daughter OF Dr.
and Mrs. Edmund X. GOldsbOTough, 133.
X street
Miss Helen Hatsfield. daughter OF Col
and Mrs. Hatsfield, Fort AIyer
Miss Edgerina Hastings, daughter OF
Mrs. E T. Hastings. and niece Of Judge
NJ +. Morris. 1911 Massachusetts avenue
Miss Katharine Jennings. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hannen Jennings, 1925
Rhode Island avenue.
Miss Grace Jarvis, granddaughter of
Mrs. James Mcmillan. 1il4 Vermont ave
nue.
Miss Marion LeutZe daughter of Capt