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Mrs. Fred. W. Moss Introduced Her Daughter, Miss Ethel Moss (1)

A reception was held yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Frederick W. Moss of 33 Remsen street to introduce her daughter Miss Ethel Moss. Clusters of La France and white roses, with wild smilax, formed the decorations. The hostess was assisted in receiving by her daughter, Miss Moss, Mrs. Samuel Bowne Duryen and a number of young friends of the debutante, including Miss Bulkley, Miss Pierrepont, Miss Litchfield, Miss Charlotte Stillman, Miss Eleanor Johnson of Hartford, Miss Sarah Chapman, Miss Alice Colton, Miss Grace Dwight, Miss Bessie Tousey, Miss Bertha Stockwell, Miss Clara Colton, Miss Mary Eames and Miss Mary Lowell.

Mrs. Moss wore a handsome costume of old rose brocade with green velvet and point lace trimming and Miss Moss a dainty gown of Dresden silk with bodice of pink satin and bertha of lierre lace. The debutante was very becomingly gowned in white satin and mousseline de soie and carried white violets. The reception was held from 4 until 7 o'clock and was followed by a dinner to the receiving party and additional guests. Among whom were Willis Wood, Jonathan Bulkley, Arthur Melvin Hatch, Lea McI. Luquer, Thatcher Luquer, Theodore L. Frothingham, Alexander Richards, Leland Stillman, Frederick Sherman, Wendel Colton, Frederick DeWitt Welles and William Fowler. Later the entire party attended the assembly dance at the Germania.

Mrs. F.W. Moss, Miss Moss and Miss Ethel Moss will be at home Fridays in January.

Mrs. Stephen R. Post Introduces Her Niece, Miss Mary Post. (2)

A reception was held last evening by Mrs. Stephen R. Post of 265 Gates avenue, in honor of the debut of her niece, Miss Mary Post. Festoons of smilax and fern with foliage plants formed the artistic decoration of the drawing room. The floral adornment of the table was in a delicate tint of pink. The hostess and debutante were assisted in receiving by Miss Post, Miss Gibb, Miss Bessie Jones, Mrs. Clinton Elliott, Mrs. Arnold G. Dana. Miss Hawkhurst of Westbury and Miss Mabel Dickersell. Mrs. Post wore a handsome gown of chameleon green brocade with trimming of point lace and Miss Post was attired in white satin. The debutante's dainty gown was of white mousseline de soie and satin and she carried lilies of the valley. The reception was followed by a dance in which many of the younger guests participated.

Mrs. J.B. Brown Introduces Her Daughter to Society (3)

One of the happiest debutante events of the season was the dance evening by Mrs. Joseph Beers Brown of 883 Union street, in honor of the introduction to society of her daughter, Miss Lulu Irene Brown. The decorations were handsome, the color scheme being a delicate pink relieved by foliage. The mantels were banked with a profusion of Le France roses and tall palms adorned the corners. The lattice work over the doorways was entwined with roses and smilax, as were also the chandeliers. The main hallway and staircase was decorated with pink blossoms and foliage. The receiving party was augmented by four of the young friends of the debutante, Miss Ruby L. Keeney, Miss Hattie D. Turner, Miss Emily C. Pickford and Miss Alma Pickford.

Mrs. Brown wore a handsome costume of black brocaded satin and point lace. Instead of the conventional white gown of the debutante, Miss brown was becomingly attired in a costume of pale blue brocaded taffeta, with trimming of chiffon and spangles and carried a large bouquet of violets. Miss Keeney wore white and pink Dresden taffeta, Miss Turner light green mousseline de soie over p ink satin, Miss Pickford blue peau de soie and Miss Alma Pickford white taffeta and chiffon.

Dancing began at 9 o'clock. Miss Brown was the recipient of a number of floral tributes, including a box of japonicas and also one of violets from friends in the South. Among those present were:

The Misses Ruby L. Keeney, Hattie D. Turner, Emille Pickford, Alma Pickford, Agnes Nutting, Mae Nutting, Alice Titus, Brower, M. Brower, Bruno, Nettie Brune, Kitching, Florence Kitching, Edna M. Greene, New York: Mabel Duncan, Addie Duncan, Carrie White, Grace Ellis, Florence Hall, Flora Stafford, Lillias Johnson, Daisy McAleer, Sadie Longmire, Maude Longmire, Immogene Adee, Louise Banks, Schoenijahn, Margery Hall, Stearns, Mabelle Stearns, Maude Rudkin, Schwarzwaelder, and Messrs, E. Eugene Smith, G. Will Conklin, F.M. Conklin, Henry Amelung, Harris, Pearsall, G. Leonard Lockitt, Arthur Jensen, John L. Preuss, William D. Mangam, A.H. Everett, Will Hewlett, E.J. McCrossin, James R. Williamson, Hewlett A. Sealey, New York; Harry L. Follett, Marshall W. Greene, Pelayo Ruiz, C. Dyer Potter, W.W. Buttie, Jr.: Edward Griffith, New York; James Pennoyer, Horace La Mout; West Pollock, Ellis, Brewster, Zellhoefer, Alvarez, Brinn, Bailey, W. Smith, White, Oscar Collins, Will Stearns, Hunt, Ray Hunt, Lutkins, Scharzwaelder, Dr. Gould, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Sanford.

Mrs. Henry Earle Introduces Her Daughter on the Heights (4)

One of the most brilliant debutante receptions of the season was held yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Henry Earle of 242 Henry street to introduce her daughter, Miss Alice Earle. La France and American beauty roses and hyacinths combined with foliage formed an effective adornment for the drawing room and library. The table presented an artistic appearance with its decorations in a soft tint of pink and display of old and quaint family silver. The hostess and her daughter were assisted in receiving by Miss Morse of Worcester, Mrs. Earle's sister; Miss Wheelwright of Providence, Miss Knowlton, Miss Tousey, Miss Grace Dwight, Miss Mary Lowell, Miss Clara Colton and Miss May Woodward, all the local representatives being debutantes.

Mrs. Earle wore a gown of white satin brocade, the bodice veiled in silver striped black net, with trimming of silver passementerle. The debutante's dainty gown was of white satin and tulle, the bodice trimmed with pink roses and pink rose petals with a rhinestone dewdrop. She carried a shower bouquet of La France roses. Miss Morse wore green brocaded satin, with sleeves of myrtle green velvet and trimming of iridescent passementerle. Miss Wheelwright was attired in blue satin and mousseline de soie and the debutantes all wore gowns of white satin and tulle Mrs. Tunis G. Bergen, Mrs. Thomas Moore, Mrs. Eben J. Knowlton and Mrs.. George W. Chauncey aided in entertaining the guests. Mrs. Bergen and Mrs. Moore both wore gowns of light blue satin: Mrs. Knowlton, Dresden brocade, and Mrs.. Chauncey, gold and white satin brocade. The debutante was the recipient of a large number of bouquets, roses predominating. The reception was held from 4 until 7 o'clock and was very largely attended.

Miss Agnes Dyer and Miss Maxwell Introduced to Society Yesterday (5)

A reception was held yesterday afternoon and evening by Mrs. Henry Knight Dyer of 86 Lefferts place, to introduce her daughter, Miss Agnes Louise Dyer. The receiving hours were from 5 until 7 and 9 until 11, and dancing followed. Mrs. Dyer wore a costume of black moiré antique and duchess lace and the debutante was attired in white satin with trimming of point d'esprit and carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and orchids. Mrs. F.L. Van Ness of orange, Miss Simmons, Miss Salter, Miss Blankeley, Miss Genung, Miss Fitzhugh, Miss Talbot of Chicago, Miss Sanders of Cincinnati, Miss Tolar, Miss Burns, Miss Lester, Miss Clark, Miss Josephine Hawkes and Miss Hiscox of Saratoga assisted in receiving. The decorations were carried out in tones of pink and green, roses and smilax with a background of palms being effectively used. The gowns of the majority of the young friends of the debutante were in tints of pink. The reception was attended by numerous society representatives from all parts of the city.

Miss Maxwell was introduced at a brilliant reception held in her honor by her mother, Mrs. Eugene L. Maxwell, yesterday afternoon from 4 until 7 o'clock, at 130 Eighth avenue.

 

 
 
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Article Name: Debutante Tid-Bits of Brooklyn's Fashionable Society
Researcher/Preparer/Transcriber Miriam Medina

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(1) Brooklyn Eagle Dec 19,1895 Page Number: 5;  (2) Brooklyn Eagle Jan 09, 1896 Page Number: 2
(3) Brooklyn Eagle Feb 13, 1896 Page Number: 9; (4) Brooklyn Eagle Jan 05, 1896 Page Number: 4
(5) Brooklyn Eagle Nov 27, 1897 Page Number: 7
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