The Archive · 1927

Surprise Parties Mayfair

The*most hardened and expert fenced hostesses ind: the most persistent guests weary now and age of the formality of extending accepting hospitality, ud the Li Season in London that has. just closed provided several examples of rovel and amusing parties.

The "Dutch treat" element,, for example, was introduced into some of the most successful parties. Here, instead of one woman being weighed down by responsi there were several hosts hostesses who each invited their own friends. The guests, who were tasked to bring food and drink, also had a. share in the entertaining, a they invariably brought such food and dunk (whether wine, whi champagne, or beer) as they them selves happened to prefer, New Rohemiazism

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