Evening star., 1934-09-09

Debutantes of the coming season
are rapidly completing arrangements
for their formal debut parties. The
young women who will be presented
formally during 1884 and 1885 rep
resent old Washington, as well as the
Army and Navy set, and several are
closely identified with Baltimore So
ciety.
So far the diplomatic corps does not
boast debutante, but undoubtedly be-
fore the round of festivities intro
ducing the future hostesses begin there
will be several from this rank taking
part in debutante activities. In COM
parison to the United States little
stress is placed on debut parties in
other countries. 1t is perhaps because
of this that so few of the younger
feminine members of diplomats FAM
lilies make formal bows in Washington.
For several years one of the signals
Of the opening 6f the formal debutante
season has been the picturesque Black
and White ball inaugurated by Mrs.
william Laird Dunlop, jr. This year
will find no departure from the Gus
tom and the ball is scheduled for Sat-
urday, December 1, at the Mayf1ower
Hotel. The ball is each, year one OF
the most impressive for the younger
set. At this function the debutantes
wear white evening gowns and silver
wigs, making striking contrast to
the somber black of the evening attire
worn by the bachelors of Washing
ton. Carrying out the white of the
costumes worn by the bevy of attrac-
tive young women are the gloves and
boutonniereS worn by the bachelors.
Almost from the sublime to the ri
d1culous is the other popular dancing
party given annuolly by Mrs. Dunlop,
the gay Tacky Ball, when the girls on
the shelf" as the poSt-debutantes are
dubbed, play hosts to the debutantes
of the season. Each year Mrs. Dun
lop introduces novel setting for the
ball, which Is held in the garden of
the Mayhower. This year the bellies
and beaux will impersonate their IA
vorite motion picture stars, and prizes
will be awarded for the best take
offs" The ball will be held Octo-
ber 20.
Much interest centers about the
debut of Miss Emlen Davies. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Davies.
who will be presented by her parents
at tea in their home THANKSGIVING
day. Miss Davies, who has carried
on many a blue ribbon at horse
shows held in and near Washington,
Is one of the most attractive girls
on the debutante list. In addition to
the debut tea Mr.. and Mrs. Davies
Will entertain at large ball at the
Mayfiower Hotel December 26 for her.
Mr.. Davies brought his family to
washington when he served in the
Wilson administration.
Another debutante whose father
was prominent in the Wilson regime
VIII be Miss Christine Long, daugh-
ter OF the former Assistant Secretary
of State and Mrs. Breckenridge Long.
Mr.. Long is now United States Am
basSador to Italy and the debutante
viii return from Rome to make her
debut in the Capital.
A granddaughter Of former Sec
retary of War, the late Mr. John w.
Weeks and Mrs. Weeks, will be pre-
sented to society when Miss Martha |
Davidge, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Washington Davidge, is intro
duced at ball at the Sulgrave Club,
December %.
The Chevy Chase Club will be the |
scene Of the first debut party for
many a year when Miss Jane Esther |
Platt, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. |
Landra B. Platt, makes her bow at a
brilliant ball Christmas eve. Miss