The Archive · 1928

The Washington Ball

Wednesday Night's Brilliant Function at the Majestic Hotel:

5 Some Beautiful Dresses The Washington Birthday Ball, tone in a long series of brilliant functions which have been spon-the billiard room and at the entrance to the hotel. The elaborate supper menu was the product of the ales Mr. 0. of.

iter, "North China Daily' Laval, Editor, The Eaitgr, Shanghai Times, and Sirs. B. Sayer; Batter, Sin Wan Pao and dits. Po. Wai Pao and Sr. Shih Dresses A prominent part is always played by Indies' gowns on such casions, and a resplendent collection was on view in the-evening. Mrs. Edwin S. Cunningham, wife of the American Consul-General, wore striking creation of grass green velvet made in period style. Three Mares of tulle bordered the bottom large orange cluster of flowers' caught the side draperies. Gold slippers were worn.

Miss Lillian Mae Wilkinson, honorary secretary of the Committee, wore a dark henna velvet trimmed gold lace and having an interesting tight girdle.

Mrs. C. F, Wolsiffer wore a striking model' of tomato-coloured.

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