The Washington times., 1930-12-09
Distinguished
Assenblage
Attends
Wife of Japanese Ambassa-
dor Receives Guests at
Brilliant Social Event
Staged at MayfIoWer
By Anne Patten

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193O-31 were features Of the
first of the seasons Bachelors
CotillionS held in the large ball
room Of the Mayflower last
evening.
1t was one Of the prettieSt
parties Of the season. The de-
butantes, skilled by much prac-
tice, tripped the old measures
as skillfully as the one-step or
fox trot, and went through the
intricate figures Of the cotillion
with an ease that made their
elders blink with surprise. More
than one mother of a debutante,
several Of whom had COM
mented rather critically on the
idea Of a bud" having to prac-
tice for a dance, admitted
after beholding her pretty
daughter that practice makes
perfection even in these days.
Miss Jahncke Leads
Winsome Adele Jahncke, debu-
tante daughter Of the Ernest
Lee JahnckeS, led the dancers
through the cotillion figures
with Gen. George O. Squier,
who was called in at the last
minute to substitute for Col.
Campbell Hodges, aide to PreSi-
dent Hoover.
Colonel Hodges duties as es-
cort to Mrs. Hoover took him
out Of Washington last evening,
the First Lady having gone to
Newport News to be present
today at the christening Of the
s. s. President Hoover.
Miss Jahncke was a radiant
little figure in her trailing
gown Of silver tulle and silver
gilt. The gown was made with
a floor length full skirt and a
closely fitting bodice heavily
encrusted in silver. She wore a
shoulder bouquet of lilies of the
valley and tiny rosebuds the
only note Of color in her COS
tune.
Costumes Are Smart
White and silver costumes
were particularly favored by
the debutante group of half
dozen or more Of the buds"
wearing frockS Of the like.
Nine. Debuchi, wife Of the
japanese ambassador, who
headed the receiving line, wore
a costume Of gold brocade. Re-
ceiving with her, Nine. Paul
Lessinoff wore q sbrocaded gown
Of ivory satin and Mrs. Henry
L. Doherty wore white chiffon
with lace. Mrs. Ernest Lee
Jahncke wore rose and gold
brocade.
Noted among the beautiful
jewels and gowns worn by the
guests were the diamond orna-
mentS of Mrs. Robert z. Hinck-
ley, heirlooms in her mothers
family.
Ancient Gems Worn
The jewels were fashioned
in the early part Of the last
century by a French jewel
smith and are among the most
beautiful in Washington. Sci
dom out Of Mrs. Hickley's safe
deposit vault, they are rarely
seen by her friends. and last
evening were the occasion for
a series of "ohs" and "ahs"
among both feminine and mas
culine admirers.
The guests, numbering ap-
proximately 500, were intro
duced to Madame Debuchi by
George H. Calvert, jr., vice
president Of the cotillion, who
in turn presented them to the
other ladies in the receiving
line.
Officers Uf COtilliOn
Brigadier General Horton, U.
S. A., is president of the cotil-
lion and other officers, in addi-
tion to Mr.. Calvert, are viii
liam Bowie Clark and Major
Reginald Foster, U. S. A.. first
, and second secretaries, respec-
lively, and Edward Burr Powell,
treasurer. Archibald c. v. Wells
was chairman of favors, and
William Jennings Price, chair.
man of the refreshment COM
nittee.
Chaperones for the evening
were: Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall,
Nine. Emmanuel Lombard, Mrs.
Thomas Walsh, Mrs. Jacob
Leander Loose, Mrs. Karl D.
Klemm, Mrs. Sydney A. Clo-
man, Mrs. Robert Hinckley,
Mrs. Francis Whitten, Mrs.
Minnigerode Andrews, Mrs.
George H. Calvert, jr., and Will
liam Laird Dunlap. jr..
General Horton directed the
cotillion assisted by Major Reg
1nald Foster and General Squier.
Garry Tiny Flags
The women participating in
the figures carried tiny silk
flags Of all nations and their
partners little drums, beating
time throughout the dance to
the lively tune of Washington
and Lee March" played by the
orchestra.
The ballroom was beautifully
decorated with flags and dur.
ing the dancing of the cotillion
a spotlight played on the Stars
and Stripes placed on the stage
Of the ballroom.
Vanity cases were given as
Savors to all the women taking
part in the cotillion, and tiny
silk flags were given to all
guests present.