The Archive · 1934

F. GRAND MASQUE PLANNED

Ambitions Scheme for Armistice Fete in November One of the first harbingers of a busy winter season for the social set in Shanghai is apparent in the announcement of a Grand. Masque and Costume Ball at.the Cercle Sportif' Francais on' Saturday, November 24. The event, outlined last Thursday by the Committee of the. Cercle Sportif. Francais, will be featured in honour of Armistice Day, and will be thoroughly tinique in that all attending must appear in military uniforms gleaned from the past. Not single modern costume is to be permitted, according to the plan Which specifies that ladies attending must likewise appear: in period garb.

Sabre duels, a-ballet of the wooden soldiers, and' similar features will be arranged for the interludes. It is also announced that the committee plans to organize for a Bal

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