A most successful evening's entertainment was staged last night by the Polish Women's Association under the chairmanship of Baroness G. Barthel de Weydenthal, wife of the Polish Minister to China. Aid for Polish charities in Shanghai was the aim of the function and its scene was the American Women's Club, 577 Bubbling Well Road. A picture que note was struck by the national costume worn by younger members of the Polish community who helped to receive the guests.
"Her First Ball" a play in the Polish language, was the fist item on the programme, and it was followed by "Weekend of a Shanghai Girl," by a local amateur playwright, Miss Georgina A. Fuller. A lottery was an added attraction, the first prize being a beautiful period ever ning gown specially designed for the occasion and presented byi "Monique" The gown was manner
Among the many guests in addition to the members of the Polish community were noted members of. the diplomatic and consular bodies) in Shanghai and dancing was enjoy-quined by Miss Wincia EL ed until a late hour. n Lynette Phillips. They wore frocks of powder blue tulle with very full skirts, the dropped bodices made with small puffed sleeves and corselet belts laced in front. Inserted bows in pink and cyclamen shades trimmed the skirts to match the flowers worn on the heads with the short veils. Bouquets of pink roses were carried. Mr. J. M. Houghton was best man, and the ushers were Mr. R. D. K.
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