Blue Birds Celebrate Anniversary Ball Fads of 1916 Theme
The Blue Birds held a themed anniversary ball at the Battle House with costumes representing eight fads of 1916. The event featured a silver and blue bird costume, stage sets resembling a New York restaurant, and a midnight finale with a dancer in gold tulle. Several Mobile socialites and visitors attended, with upcoming society events and receptions announced.
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Battle House
New York
A& Ge
Paul Poiret
Nerous Electroliers
Blue Birds
J. S. Simon
Aaron Hess
Katie Weiss
Leo Pollock
J. J. Adler
Bertha Bloch
Charles Brown
S. H. Peck
Mobile
Charles Matthews
Washington, D. C
E. P. Porcher
Florida
Social Calendar Thursday Party Details
Spend the day party for Miss Myrtle Murray to Miss Charlotte Thornton of Sagathon The Friday seas club meets at 3 p.m. with Miss Celia Webb skating party Mrs Julian Bartee for Miss Doris Moughan Alex Cecil Jr and John McAlpine at $ p.m.
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J. Julian Bartee
Alex Cecil, Jr
Birmingham
John McAlpine
Myrtle Murray
Charlotte Thornton
Sagathon
Seas Club
Celia Webb
Julian Bartee
Doris Moughan
Vaudeville Exchange Sparks Silent Humor Sketch
From the vaudeville page a brief exchange unfolds with Sherman, Van, and Halyman as dialogists. A playful banter about undergarments and coats yields a string of punning lines and a salad metaphor, wrapping in light comic rhythm.
Mobile Mardi Gras praised for orderly carnival
Mayor Lyons lauded Mobile Police Department for maintaining excellent order during Mardi Gras. A letter from Mayor Pat J. Lyons commends Chief G. M. Van Liew and the force for peaceful streets amid large crowds from Sunday through Tuesday. About fifteen arrests occurred, fewer than in prior years, with no disorder reported by police officials.
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Lyons
G. M. van Liew
Mobile
Ala
Pat J. Lyons
Diamond Exhibit Displays Gem Collection Worth 250000
Gabriel Jewelry Store hosts a three day exhibit of diamonds and stones valued at a quarter million dollars. The display features over 5000 pieces from rings to necklaces, with prices from 2.50 to 15000, promoted through the Jewelers Cooperative Syndicate. Police guard requested to prevent theft. The event runs Thursday to Saturday with evening hours.
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Gabriel’s
Gabriel Jewelry Store
Mobile
Gabriel Jewelry Company
Gatriel Jewelry Company
Jewelers’ Co-operative Syndicate
Co-operative
Adv
End Dandruff With Arvon Treatment Ad
A vintage ad promises to cure dandruff by applying four ounces of liquid arvon at night. With several nightly applications, all signs of dandruff are claimed to vanish and itching ends. Hair is described as fluffy, glossy, silky, and soft.
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Wright
Ruffin A. Wright
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