Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-11
GAY SCENE WHEN
SOCIETY DANCES
AT THE BELLEVUE
Beautifully Gowned Women
Make Impression of STRAIT
ford Supper Room Strik-
Smoking Indulged In.

A rather startling innovation was made
at the Bellevue -Stratford Hotel last night
when the stratford supper room was
thrown open shortly after 10 o'clock and
dancing permitted until early this morn
ing. With the tables in the centre of
the room cleared "for action" the
dancers In evening dress, and many wom-
en- enjoying cigarettes. the supper room
rivaIed in appearance the gay scenes at
the balls in the Hotel Savoy. in London.
While walters rushed about serving hur-
ried supper orders to guests at the tables
enthusiastic dancers. both old and young,
women decollete in cIingIng gowns and
sparkling Jewels, indulged the newest
dances.
The presence OF many well-known soei-
ETY. people, the wonderful display OF
gorgeous gowns, soft lights and the music
played by a hidden orchestra, made the
innovation a striking success.
Finished in dull gold, the room made
striking impression. The massive col
umns. the quaint tapestries, and espe-
clalIy the lights. half hidden and suhdued,
gave to the room an attractive appear
ance of mixed stateliness and frlvolity,
Large palms Shade" the orchestra,
which can be heard though not seen.
The dancing floor was inviting. From
the irst Maxixe until early In the morn
ing the guests Whirled. trotted, cantered
and walked to the accompaniment Of live
ly airs. Every selection was encored.
SMOKING BETWEEN TURNS"
Tables last night we're in great de-
mand. smoking for both men and wom-
en- being permitted. Many well-known
society flights" were seen enjoying cig-
arsttes hstwesn dances or courses OF
supper delieaoiez
The dancing was graceful and varied.
While steps OF the gaVottei ta-tao and
even the furlana were attempted by n
few, the majority preferred varied
msxixe, hesitation and eantsr.
Mrs. John X, Tener, wife OF Governor
TensF, was among the first to arrive.
She wore a becoming black gown OF
striking simplicity. She was accompa-
MED BY a party OF friends
Among the most enthusiastic dancers
/ we're Mr.. and Mrs. William o. Lentz. On
| one occasion Mrs. Lentz complained the
music was not lively enough, and g. H
| Bennett assistant manager OF the hotel
| saw 70 i this was remedied.
In spite OF the shortage Of Paris crea-
tons due 20 the war the display OF
/ gowns was striking Mrs. j. X, Evans
/ Roberts entertained a party Of friends.
| Mrs James Potter wore q elinsing gown
/ in all black. drapsd With silk. Mrs.
i Gerald Holsman wore pale blue. She
vas seated with Mr.. ana Mrs sidney
/ Emlsm Hutchinson. who had given a
| theatre party Mrs. samuel Bell. Jf.,
wore a stunning gown OF grape color.
| Among those who enjoyed the daneins
we're Mr.. and Mrs, samuel p Huhn, Mrs
/ William Disaton M and Hra, Thomas
/ Earle White. MFs. b. Dobzon Altemusi
| Airs. George 3. Evans, Afrs. Felton Bent
/ aIr. and MrA Edward Crozsr. AfE. and
! AIra. Henry Diaston. MI and hrs. VII
| liam =. uoodman, Jr.s Ar. and AIRS
Howard j. seaser Dr.. Robert Lecohte
slrs. Alarioa Daushsrty whose dancing
enthusiasm Naa faFoaaDiy eemEteneee
apon MFs alrrouahs sloan Aaa Nath
sklns III AteNfF tIf Esd sirs