The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
Diplomats Bring Daughters
Here to Make Their
DebutS.
SEVEN EUDS LISTED
FOR COMING YEAR
Foreign DebutanteS, All Accom-
plished, Will Easily Fit Their
New Positions.

The New York World today prints the
following:
The old platitude that Washington.
the Capital Of the United States CT
America. is not a world capital" has
been disprOved within the last few
years, for a cosmopolitan society has
grown up here that rivals IN breadth
OF scope with any Of the Continental
capitals OF Europe. and the change is
largely due to the increasing personnel
OF foreign ministries and embassies to
this country
Washington has become in the dipIo-
matte first class as a foreign office post,
and the diplomatic colony includes lead
ers in craftsmanship. fashion and So
cial prowess from our sister nations Of
the earth.
The diplomats are bringing their
young daughters as debutantes to make
their bow TO society here where former
~ these daughters made their debut in
Europe and avoided washington as
social starting point This year this
fact is emphasized by seven diplomatic
debutantes who are to make their first
girlish bows to society, and who may
the counted on 20 furnish a picturesque
tone to the bouquet OF nearly forty
buds.
Baroness Rosen-
There will be 10 debutantes from the
ambassadorial circles unless Baroness
Elizabeth Rosen, daughter Of the Rus
sian ambassador, makes her long de-
ferred bow to social washington this
year. The baroness has been present
ed to their majesties of Russia already
and been out in st. Petersburg society.
but has never appeared in social events
here. being absent in Russia during
most OF her fathers stay here. Baron
ess Rosen would be a valued addition
to the debutante bouquet should she
come. but it is said her duties as one
of the maids, OF honor to the Czarina
of Russia prevent this. She is an espe-
cial favorite Of the royal Madonna of
the Slavs.
quaint diplomatic debutantes will be
the Misses Chang, daughters Of the new
Chinese minister, who will arrive in
Washington in time TO attend the New
\ ear reception. These girls are &C
cOmplished in many ways Speaking
English fuently and having spent some
time in America already, they will be
distinct acquisition to the bouquet.
The seven diplomatic buds who have
formally announced their debut are an
unusually interesting group. Prominent
among them are the two GUIDE girls.
daughters Of the Norwegian minister,
both of whom are skilled musicians.
The ranks of woman suffragists OF this
country receive a notable addition in
Miss Sigfrid Guide, who is an ardent
suftEagist- She has spent many years
in England, where she was educated,
and is in active sympathy with the Eng
lish women's fight for the franchise.
Speaks Several LANGUAGES
Miss GUIDE IS proud of the fact that
suffrage got its practical start in the
Scandinavian peninsula and Finland
OF course, because OF her fathers posi-
ton IN diplomatic post she win take
no active part IN the movement. She
has command OF English and several
other languages.
Her younger sister. Miss IngeborE
Guide, plays beautifully on the piano.
before several Of the crowned heads OF
Europe on her VIOLIN Miss InEebOrg
was the accompanist In accordance
with European customs, the GUIDE deb
or other formal functions, but will at
tend all social affairs with their moth
er this year and thus enter society.
While Nine. Ritter, wife Of the new
her own 10 present 20 society, she is
busy preparing for the debut Of the
daughters OF the chancellor Of the
Bviss legation, Monster Sahn
Of Swiss Type.
The Misses sahli, the latest addition
to the diplomatic debutantes, are of
distinct Swiss type. with masses Of
beautiful blond hair and Dresden
China blue eyes. They are learning
English, and while as yet It IS broken
with a charming accent, still, they con-
verse fuently enough IN the new Ian
Euage.
Those who remember the two charm
frz CaIvo debuta.tes OF pas years are
Yleased TO learn that the Costa Fdcan
minister, Senior CalvO and Madame
tea. late in December. their youngest
daughter, SenOrita Marta CalvO. All
the debutantes of the Diplomatic Corps
will assist Miss CalvO in receiving at
The Moses AmaIIa and PauIitia Mejia,
daughters Of the Minister from Saliva
dor and Nine. Mejiag were nearly de-
privCd OF being dCbuIante5 this year by
Inc serious illness Of their father. But
he has recovered bis health now and
the daughters have Joined the debutante
ranks and are launched on the strenuous
sea OF washington society. They will
not have a debut party. according 20
tie American custom. They Will, how
ever. stand beside their mother at her
own functions and viii accompany their
parents TO the White House and other
formal affairs. and be considered out 20
the same as those who have blOssomed
al a tea or dance.
Ride Horseback.
Both girls speak English fuently. as
they do their native Spanish or ac-
ouirod French. They ride horseback
with the fearlessness Of girls accust-
omed 10 day-Iong trips IN the saddle.
and they dance Ike sprites. Meantime
they wear their clothes remarkably
we'll and have some stunning, good
looking things 20 don for all occasions
AM the diplomatic buds will make
their bow TO the President and Mrs
TAFT at the New Year reception. They
Nul also appear at the diplomatic recer-
ton and even at some OF the diplO-
matte dinners.
Meantime they VIII not worry much
shout formal affairs. as their days viii
be a merry whirl Of teas. dances. recep-
tions and parties. with everybody striv-
Eng to entertain and make their stay in
Washington pleasant
GOVERNORS NAME BOARD.
ALBANY, n. Y, Dec 1.-THE mem