New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
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Saddle IN New York

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New York. Jan. -. NNNev'
Jerks social life resembled . state
~ grand march this week after q
holiday season jaxxed up by col
legians ct home and dominated by
dsbutantss. with the younger crowd
NO longer leading the dance. SUI
premacy was assumed again by the
older group Of society. and parties
assumed more formal tone.
though marked by unique entertain
mont and brilliant decoration.
The silver ball, characterized by
pageanta, costumes and decorations
Of silver. drew 5000 guests to Madi-
son Square Garden Monday night
for one Of the most brilliant affairs
Of tho season. '-The Crystal Foun-
TAIN" . pageant given by 500 girls
In blue and silver froclks, powdered
wigs and silver hats. was q climax
Of the entertainment. Thousands of
silver balloons were passed by the
GIRLS from hand to hand up. each
ramp Of the central stage and re-
leased, giving the appearance of
fountain water breaking into bub-
bles, under the radiance Of simulat-
ed blue moonlight which flooded
the stage.
Ethel Barrymore headed q group
OF actresses who sold balloons, and
Mrs. Vincent Aston was among COM
mittee members in charge OF the
affair. Harry Payne Whitney and
w. Averell Hartman were among
the box holders for the evening.
The annual Beaux Arts ball. to
be given by the Society Of Beaux
Arts Architects on January rs,
promises this year in its portrayal
of the Napolednic era to surpass
previous balls in brilliance.
Society figuratively has laid its
self out for costumes. Although
suitable ones may be purchased at
the door for 800 on the night of
the ball, many of those worn by the
guests will cost hundreds of dollars,
are ordered from Paris months in
and are fashioned OF the
richest silks and Jewels. That to be
worn by one woman of fashion is
ornamented with 221 ermine tails.
A deep we'll In which guests fish
for everything from silk hose to
cigarette lighters will be an enter
tainment feature of the Russian ball
to be given on Thursday night. In
aid of the Russian Church Assist
ance Fund. The ball, which was to
have taken place on January 7, was
postponed because of the death of
Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia,
and the well is a substitute for the
gift Christmas tree which was to
have been a central figure of the
bail.
Miss Natica de Acosta will be
among the debutantes directing the
efforts of those who fish for the
gifts. Dancing competitions in the
tango. fox-trot and waltz. and a
Russian dagger dance by Captain
Martinoff will be other entertain
ment features Of the evening.
The marriage Of Miss Bessie Dew
Martin and Frederic Bowe. Jr.. at
tracted society to st. Thomas
Monday afternoon. An inter-
esting style note was struck by the
bride In her choice of the ivory tone
for her wedding ensemble instead OF
the once popular white, her gown
was of ivory satin, combined with
Duchesse lace. and her bridal veil
was of tulle held in place by a
wreath of orange blossoms. She car
ried a bouquet Of lilies OF the valley
and sweet peas. Her maid OF honor.
Miss Marjorie Bovine. wore a cos
tune Of flame colored chiffon and
a hat Of silver lace and carried a
bouquet of African daisies.
A jazz opera. containing such I'M
usual operate features as a wooden
locomotive, a black face comedian
hero and jazz orchestra, is soci-
ety's latest choice as a charity bene-
tit.
"Jonny gpielt Auf," the new
opera will be given FEBRUARY
s, for the benefit of the Babies hos
pital. The prices are to be in keep
Ing with such a novelty. Parterre
boxes are held for $3.50, grand tier
ones at 800. while orchestra seats
range from SIS to $40. Mrs. Lang
horne Gibson and Mrs. Henry P.
Dawson are among the subscribers.
Society found a welcome change
from ball after ball in the Pekingese
Dog Show at the Hotel Roosevelt.
A picturesque touch was given in
the choice of a far east setting and
the choice of Far East setting and
Oriental decorations in honor of
aristocrats. Social New York
ionned Its smartest frocks, selected
Ito favorite dogs. came early and
stayed late for the judging which
began In the morning and continued
into the evening. Mrs. Jerome Ma
roieon Bonaparte. Miss Ruth Still
ma and Mrs. eastman de Rham
were among the exhibitors.
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