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Dreamland Paradise Masquerade A Social Classic In Vil lage
Dreamland Paradise at Pinehurst staged a grand masquerade ball described as the era’s most elaborate in Vil lage history. The Carolina Music hall overflowed, guests in varied cosmopolitan costumes filled the floor, with lavish poinsettia decor, ivy arches, and crimson ribbons. Notable outfits included Mrs. A. X. Phelan as June, Mrs. John Philip Sousa as Rose of the Rancho, and Miss Julia R Mix as Topsy, among many others. the event ran from 9:30 pm to midnight with punch, supper, and lingering goodnights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Carolina Music Hall
A. X. Phelan
Pittsburg
John Philip Sousa
New York
Rose
Rancho
California
Leonard Tufts
Boston
Cheek
Phyllis
Gertrude Lamb
Flushing
Catherine Lamb
Julia R, Mix
E. K. Rinehart, Jr
Stamford
David T. Leahy
Brooklyn