Over 400 Guests Attend Successful Function at Arcadia; Novel Innovations, Competitions Shanghai, Feb. 3. a Shanghai that was overshadowed and scarred by grey skies and muddy, slush-filled streets, there was one bright spot last night and carly this morning. This was the Arcadia where over 400 guests were present at one of the most brilliant social affairs of the present season—the grande soiree in aid of St. Tichon's Orphanage. Here a gay crowd gathered together to aid a worthy cause—a cause which is badly in need of funds and new mises, Their support was rewarded by the excellent entertain ment which was offered at the affair during which many new and novel attractions made their appearance. was only natural, considering the distinguished Hist of patrons, who. had names for the be: sonality in the city. Moving were members American, ttaturally, was of an excellent standrd, The other part was provided by members of the Shanghat younger set dnd rounds of thunderous applause Testifed to its popularity.
First to appear om the scene was "La Danza dei Gatte" by G. Muro. Taking part. in this beautiful work wore Mme. V. Pistolesl, Mme. J.
Molier-Barraud, Mme." H. Leeiere, Mile. I, Chieric Milo. F, clu Pac de tinguished ies from. the world, Marsoulies, and Mile. C. Meadmore. The second interlude was a Hungarian mie in which there "were Formers, clad.
Patrons of the ai Bauder, French Victor Sassoon who, unfortunately was tinable to be. present owing. his absence from Shunghal; Brigadie:~ General E. Be Maczaghten, Lady Maze, Lady n Cakler Marshall, INF. A'S. Henchman, Mr. M, Speelia Comm, 1 de Luca, Mr. B. B Harris, Mr. C. Metzler, time, G. W. Bols-
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