Sept. 3, 1915. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 
HE gayest week of the season in Magnolia came to a 
climax last Saturday night at the Oceanside ball. 
With opening-opera-night splendor the foyer, the veran- 
das and the big ball room revelled in the sumptuous 
gaiety of the assembling of famous voyageurs. Fashion 
began early in the day whipping groups together for din- 
vers in cottages and clubs and at the hotels, and merrily 
drove the throng along in big motors to arrive at the 
Oceanside doors at nine. Fashion began earlier than the 
day of the ball, however, for it was a Costume ball. Many 
appeared in costume, though it was not a Costume bail 
in the strict sense of the term. Fully tooo people 
thronged the ball room and piazzas surrounding. The 
ball was under the direction of Mr. Albert Latscha, the 
popular dancing instructor, who was dressed as a Russian 
dancer of the 16th century, The grand march was lead 
by Albert Dewey of Chicago, costumed as a courtier, and 
Miss Rosamond Lancaster of Worcester, in a harem gown 
and black veil. Three ballet girls were noticeable-——Miss 
Elvine Richard of New York in black and silver; Miss 
Helen Middleton of Englewood, N. J., in white; and Miss 
Judith Smith of Chillicothe, Ohio, also in white, and ia 
addition she wore a lace trousers effect. The funof the 
evening was provided by Charlie Chaplin, as portrayed 
by Chet Lockwood of Washington. Miss Georgie Solari 
of New York had as pretty a gown as any, a Turkish ef- 
fect. Whitney Rhodes of Brookline was dressed as a 
marine. Mrs. Spencer Kennard was a powder puff and 
Mr. Kennard was a Pierrot. John Carscaillen and C. 
W. Miller of New York, were costumed as oilers with 
faeir cans filled with perfume, Others were: Philip 
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Bryan, Brookline, jockey; Miss Ethel Morse, Boston, 
Pierrette; Clay Irons and Bob Steinert, French officers; 
Homer Gage, Jr., Russian officer; Miss Marguerite Col- 
lins of Newton, was in Spanish dress; Miss Helen 
Fahnestoch, Carmen; Miss Frances Brainard as Pier- 
rette, and her sister Miss Adelaide Brainard, as a gypsy; 
Winthrop Lockwood and Jack Lancaster as tars. One 
of the hits of the evening was Master Reginald White of 
Lowell as a debutante. For a long time nobody could 
recognise the make-up of the dazzling young “miss.” 
Many other costumes were in evidence, some dressed as 
babies, others as little boys and girls and clowns. 
John Callery of Pittsburg being among the latter. 
To give a further list of those who were there would 
be to print the entire Oceanside register and then select a 
generous list of names from the North Shore directory. 
I,verybody was there and all joined in making the bail 
the grandest and most brilliant of the many delightful 
events at the hotel this summer. The ball was held in 
the big dining room. At intermission refreshments were 
srved. The big room was festooned in bunting. 
Mrs. John Kilgour and maid, of Cincinnati, Mrs. 
Kilgour Miller, Miss M. K, Miller and Miss Bryan 9! 
New York arrived at the Oceanside last Monday for a 
ten days’ stay, with rooms in Center cottage. 
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Block and two daughters and 
Mrs. Theo, Mayer of Cincinnati are at the Oceanside. 
Mr. and Mrs, William H. Parlin of New York city 
are at Magnolia for a short stay, coming to the Oceanside 
by motor last Sunday, accompanied by their two nieces, 
Misses Susan and Martha Scott of Pelham Manor, N. Y. 
Among the guests at the Oceanside Hotel, Magnolia, 
who have been there for many seasons, are Brigadier- 
General and Mrs. George L. Andrews of Washington, 
D. C. ‘General Andrews is a veteran of the Civil War 
and later saw long service on the western frontier. His 
wife is the daughter of the late Gen, Henry K. Oliver of 
Salem, Mass. 
sparkle to linen and cutlery. 
inches tall. 
Colonial Maid Door Stop. This demure 
— little lady in a bright light costume of yellow 
tints is a weightier person than you would sup- 
pose. She is made of iron, and she never for- 
gets when you tell her to hold a door open or 
closed. Possibly you will want her twin, also, 
so that they can keep your books from toppling. 
In any case, her fee for lifetime service is 
$10.00, two for $17.50. Bar Harbor 
Bluebird Table Decoration. 
natural blue, suggestive of Peace and Happiness. 
chains of glass, these vases, filled with almost any small flowers, give 
Center vase 7 1-2 inches tall, others 4 1-2 
Price, complete, $3.00. 
T is quite as easy to obtain novel and ingenious prizes, 
favors, table decorations and gifts as to be satisfied 
with commonplace articles. In addition to standard china 
and glassware, we make a specialty of originating un- 
usual ideas which are sure to be enthusiastically received. 
OVINGTON’S = 
LEXINGTON AVENUE 
MAGNOLIA, MASS. 
Bobemian Crystal, with birds of 
Linked together by 
Sheffield Bud Vase. Its simplicity makes 
it the most effective possible way of displaving 
a single perfect flower. Height 11 inches. 
Price $1.25 each, or by the pair, $2.00. 
New York 
