Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-01

of travelling circus troupe, with a
ground.
A real thrill is being prepared in
the lion-taming act, where George
Chappall win rescue a real, live debu-
tante from the jaws of the beasts. 1t
has been declared in advance notices
that lat least 40 lions will take part
in the scene" When one comes to
figure out the number of social lions
in New York at the present time this
announcement does not seem to be
exaggerated. Then, Lgain, there will
be the cannon act by Mile. Pih. the
Maid OF Mystery from Moscow, who
delights in flirting with death while
being whisked into space from the
mouth of cannon. This time 1t is
to be huge siege mortar, with Prof.
Henry B. Culver, ex-officer of artil-
lery, as gunner.
The horseback features will form
separate brilliant chapter Of their
own, with dainty girls from many
countries as riders. Dom Barber,
who has gained a nation wide repu-
tatton by his arrangement of alluring
productions. is in charge Of this part
OF the program. There will be q
circus parade and pageant as eli
max before the opening of the ball.
Those who take part in the dance
Will be arrayed in brilliant costumes
marked by originality.
The gypsy ballet, which those who
have seen the rehearsals declare to
be the last word in grace and witch
cry, is composed of a group of debu-
tantes, including Miss Betty Stoddard
Miss Mimi Brokaw. Miss Michele and
Miss Maude Bowler, Miss Eleanor
Barry, Miss Janet Kirby. Miss Betty
Pease, Miss Henriette Erhart, Miss
Phyllis Thompson and Miss Constance
Mccain
Four February E'roIics.
Excellency of production will mark
the four February Frolics to take
place each Friday evening of next
month in the ballroom of the Hotel
Plaza. They will be given for the
benefit of the Riis settlement Well
known debutantes are to take part in
these cabarets
With so many society girls volun-
teerlnG to appear in the casts of the
various entertainments offered for
charity, real talent is gaining greater
recognition every day. This is espe-
cially true of the F>rolics and only
members OF the younger set who are
willing to devote unstinted time and
effort at rehearsals will be allowed to
appear. The presentation, 1t is pre-
dicted, will form a production that
should win professional praise. In
cluded in the list of debutantes to be
seen are Miss Virginia McClennan,
Miss Marion Burke, Miss Mary Raw
Inns, Miss Helene Edmonds, Miss
Janet Kirby and Miss 1mogene Reeve.
Variety Is Promised.
Variety and originality are prom
ised in the programs, which will have
a change of bill each evening The
fashion number. Ready Made Love-"
is to be a novelty that will prove par
ttcularly attractive. On the list of
sponsors are Mrs. A. Fillmore Hyde,
Mrs. Winchester Fitch. Mrs. Horace
Leslie Hotchkiss, jr.; Mrs. James
Henry MCoon, Mrs. Anil c. Keppler
and Mrs. Livingston BuTrill
The World Court Ball, TO be held on
the Place on February IS, gives prom
Use of being one of the most attrac-
tive events OF the season. Forty eight
debutantes and members of the
younger set, each in costume to rep
resent one of the nations, will repre-
sent the Permanent Court Of Inter
national Justice
William Jay Schieffiin will head the
committee of New York business men