With many dinner parties preceding It Sir Victor Sassoon's reception and ball held in the Cathay ballroom was the outstanding social event on Feb, 17. More: than 300 guests, includ Ing representatives of practically every nationality, attended the altair which began at 10 p.m. and continued Until the early morning hours. Sup er was served in the grill room and between dances a programme was presented by artists from Ciro's.
Many were the lovely gowns worn by the women guests,
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