GRAND COSTUME BALL BRINGS OLD VENICE TO EYES OF ADMIRING THRONGS AT CANNES
The Dolly Sisters at Cannes Ball
King of Gaiety  Reigns Over Brilliant Event in Which Dolly Sisters Shine.
CANNES Wednesday – The Riviera winter population, together with a great number of Parisiennes who came specially for the event, were in attendance at the grand costume ball. « The Venice of Casanova » which was given last evening at the Casino Municipal. The tickets were limited but there were nevertheless more than 500 persons present.
The big hall was decorated to represent the square in front of St. Mark’s and a fascinating sight it was to see the beautifully gowned women with their wide Venetian dress and the long black veil attached to the hat.
When the ball was at its height, the King of Gaiety was escorted into the hall and after taking his seat, bade that the entertainment go on. A short pantomine, a brief turn by the ballet and a dance by the Dolly Sisters, who won a great success. Made up the main program, after which dancing in the hall and also in the restaurant continued until five in the morning…