The San Francisco call., 1908-10-25


large city from Boston to San Fran
cisco has its bevy of fair debutantes,
those OF the national capital may be
pardoned for assuming something like
national Importance and claiming for,
their merry reign more than local in
terest.
Whatever the verdict at the polls
may be on November 3, a gay and glad
winter viii mark the closing days OF
the Roosevelt reign in the White House,
for the Youngest daughter of the presi-
dent is to be launched into society with
all the eclat of her fathers position, and
the same whirl OF homage and adulation
from society at large which marked
the debut of her brilliant sister in 1902.
The present Miss Roosevelt is eX-
tremely conservative, Of quiet, studious
tastes, fond of a few close friends, but
absolutely Indifferent TO the admiration
OF the multitude.
She dances well, speaks French and
German huently and is a water color
artist of no mean ability and a charm
ing companion to the few fortunate
enough to penetrate her natural reserve.
She has grown up in Washington, hav-
ing received her education at the
Cathedral school, and from resident
governess. Even without her pre-
eminence as the daughter of the chief
executive Ethel Rooeevelt would be
prominent debutante in either ;, ash
ington or New York. She is already
taking her place as full fedged young
lady on all occasions, although as yet
the White House entertaining has been
of an informal character. She win be
among the guests at the several state
dinners of the winter. and on December
% will attend q ball, invitations to the
latter being limited in number and the
a
by Mrs. Roosevelt for the young friends
of her daughter 1t Will be in every
way similar to the dance given during
Miss Alice RoQseyelts first season.
There viii also be several dinner par
ties exclusively for the younger or non
Official friends of the family, while the
dinner dances and luncheons planned
by the hosuesses OF Washington Tor
Miss Roosevelt and her contemporary
buds Will rival any OF the official en-
tertainments rs 10 numbers and ap-
pointmentg.
There is a distinct official flavor
throughout the debutante ranks TINS
season, although there are no cabinet
buds and thus far very few congress
lsional families presenting youthful
candidates for social honors. Miss
Martha Bacon only daughter of the as
sistant secretary of state and Mrs
Robert Bacon, is a near cabinet bud,
whose parents will give ball in her
honor shortly after the White House
ball.
The Baeons have the smartest OF New
York Affiliations, large means and hos
pitable instincts, so viii contribute
greatly to the seasons success.
From the diplomatic circle will come
Miss Marguerite Moncheur, daughter of
the Belgian minister. and Miss de
Lagercrantz, daughter Of the minister
from Sweden. Miss Moncheur has. ex-
cept for annual visits to her fathers
native land, passed all of her Is years
in America, where, after the death of
her mother, she and a younger sister
were intrusted to the care of their
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Holman of
New York, the first Baroness Mohcheur,
like the minister's present wife. being
an American. Miss de Lagercrantz, on
the other hand, is distinctly foreign in
her tastes manners and accomplish
ments. Having been educated abroad.
with few opportunities of meeting
Americans. she comes as a piquant and
fascinating influence into the garden of
girls who will occupy the center of the
stage in the coming winter. Miss
Elizabeth Parker. daughter of Repre-
sentative Wayne Parker of New Jersey,
is at present visiting Miss Roosevelt at
the White House being one of the inti-
mates Of her youthful hostess from
babyhood. Miss Rarker's mother was
Miss Gordon of Georgia. and from her
this coming bud. as Well as two older
sisters, inherit much of the charm
which has made them conspicuous
amQng the younger bellies. Miss Eliza
beth Parkers debut will take place at
tea given at the family residence
early in December Other contemporary
buds of Miss Ethel Roosevelt will be
Miss Faith Simpkins, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Nathaniel Simpkins of Boston;
Miss Cecilia May. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry May of this city; Miss
Carrie Mum, daughter of the late
Charles A. Mum of Chicago; Miss
Hatch. daughter Of Judge and Mrs.
Hatch of California. who have re-
Gently taken a house in Rhode Island
avenue for the winter and Miss Doro-
thy Williams. daughter OF Colonel and
Mrs. John r. Williams. TIE last named
young person will be presented by her
sister, Mrs. Joseph Letter, who was
Miss Juliette Williams, bride of the
past summer. Except Miss Hatch and