The Washington times., 1927-01-18
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bunny, dear to readers Of 1.-THE
funIiies," and an organ grinder and
his monkey, amazingly wei done
to nominate but q few.
Colorful Costumes
Hard to pick out a few from all
the colorful gathering. There was
William G. Griffen, secretary to
John Hays Hammond, who heraldsd
himself as "a designer from Paris, !"
but whose costume Of white oil.
cloth, with flowing cloak and tall
white hat. might have been inspired
by an Italian cavalry uniform.
There was young Bob Armstrong"
in an amazing tramp's regalia
tricked out with all sorts Of electrical
appliances. There was Mrs. Patten,
whose Japanese coolie costume was
authentic and perfect In detail even
to the wooden clogs held on by
straps between the toes.
Turkish costumes were numerous
and lovely, metallic wigs adding q
suggestion Of the exotic in some in.
stances. Mrs. Henry Riggs Rath-
bone was an effective lady Of the
harem in green and gold, with a
turban and many strings Of pearls.
Mortimer Clarke was q handsome
shetk In brilliant robes, his blondeRess
disguised by a black beard, Miss
Alice Hartman had on an authentic
Louix XIV costume OF flower brocade
with vastly becoming white wig.
spied several charming Dutch
costumes topped off with lovely lace
or sheer crgandie bonnets which had
evidently come straight from HoI.
land. Miss Virginia Hunt wore one
and Mrs. Edward Stafford gave
color to her characterization by long
braids of yellow wool ~ because
gentlemen prefer blondes
Mrs. M, declare Berry was a
charming picture in a costume Of
long aEo-all white with fine old
lace and a bonnet decked with
orange blossoms--which must have
come straight from a brass-bound
horse-hair trunk. And Miss AIlne
solomens was a striking figure in
golden gown on medieval lines.
"NigEt" Popular
Might" was q favorIte character.
Mrs. Prescott Galley presented a
charming picture, all black tulle
ana silver stars. Mrs. John Harri-
son Knapp, also black gowned and
silver starred, was accompanied by
a black Visaged pirate, who turned
out to be her husband, Commander
Knapp. Mrs. David Meade Lea's
Might" was Illuminated by dozens
OF small electric lights, and Mrs.
Beale II. Howard, in a twilight blue
gown silver starred scarf and silver
wig, looked as though she might
represent the dawn.
She was guest Of Mrs. William
James Munro who also had with
| her the Secretary of the Navy and
Mrs. Wilbur and Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles ]. Bell.
The Wooden Soldiers
Through all the formal program
Of the evening-if anything so gay
could be called formal-ran the
stirring strains of 1.-THE Parade II
the Wooden Soldiers" the motif
Of the floor committee, whose i'm.
pressive entrance opened the ball
and who cleared the floor for each
Of the gorgeous stunts.
Very impressive they were, led by
Roy L. Neuhauser and wearing
| futuristic Russian costumes ol
black and white-shining patent
leather boots, white. tunics appii
qued in black, tall patent leather
hats topped with white coque feath
ers, with brilliant green scarfs fol-
color accent.
Michio It0w Dances
A spectacular dance by the
Japanese artist, Michio Itow, with
Miss Helen Kim as his partner
was one of the impromptu stunts
But for the most part the pro
| gram, was in the hands Of the
gifted members of the Arts Club.
Theirs the "Fete Foraine," q
merry French circus scene, witr
clowns and caroussels, equestrien
nes-on a very love of horses
punch and tjudy show, the strong
man and the rest. And as intro
duction a Partisan street scene
with playful students from the
| Ecole des Beaux Arts, pupils from
the Sorbonne, workmen, apachcs
and a highly diyerting wedding
procession. Pantomine, all this
and done with tremendous
verve.
MARY, Mary Quite Contrary
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