Cocktail Types - Socialites
| Lady
Evelyn Herbert |
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'At last have made wonderful discovery in the
Valley; a magnificent tomb with seals intact; re-covered same
for your arrival; congratulations'; Lord Carnarvon arrived on
23 November accompanied by his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert,
and on the next day the entire staircase of sixteen steps was
uncovered. On the lower part of the doorway, was the seal of
Tutankhamun. The seals of the necropolis authorities were placed
on what was clearly not the original blocking, whereas the seal
of Tutankhamun was on the original plaster. The tomb had been
entered by thieves at some time before...
The
London Times 1922
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| Miss.
Madeline Behrens |
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...and
there, finally, I spyed quite the lovelyest thing. The young
daughter of Mrs. Charlotte and Mr. Clive Behrens, and on the
sencible arm of cousan Miss. Evelyn Carnarvon, Miss. Madeline
Behrens. Who would have thought that amongst this collection
of artifacts and these relics of the Nile one would find the
very cream of Englands fashionable young ladies and heir to
the Behrens banking fortune. Speaking in the most immaculate
French, she assured me that an interest in jewerlry both old
and new had always been an individual passion for her and that
she will be showing some quite individual pieces around town.
La
Revue Mode 1921
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| Mr.
Chester Slim |
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Moving
into Cairo proper, if you need a good Tom Collins or a Screwdriver
to die for, look no further than Slims Bar. The owner, Mr. Chester
Slim, brings a dash of England and a double shot of good taste
to these dusty streets, where the quenching of ones palate in
good surroundings is paramount. Ex-pats, local businessmen and
British service men mingle here beneath the fans and stone arches
to the cutting edge of English and American music, while outside
the city bustle seems so far away. I heartily recommend a visit,
especially on one of those heady Cairo days of maddening midday
heat.
The
London Travel Gazette, 1917
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| Miss.
Celia Blume |
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...a
triumph. Eclipsing all other performance was the charming Miss.
Blume, herself now owner of The Hayward theatre, and her staggering
translation of Lady MacBeth. A truly special performance of
strength and dominance, giving the audience a genuine sense
of the power that this character has behind the throne, and
totally commanding one's attention. The deliberate cracks in
her scheming veneer allows a glimpse of her greater motive and
self serving plans that left me in fear of the power of woman.
All this so far removed from the charming green eyed Miss. Blume
that one must award her the highest praise...
Variety,
May 1922
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| Miss.
Rose Mowbury |
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...and furthermore, in light of your daughters
disgraceful behavior, we have no recourse but to suspend her
from Miss. Charlottes Academy for Young Ladies until the end
of this term. I trust that next year your influence on her over
the Summer months will make for a more reasonable and respectful
child, not prone to dabbling in such ungodly behavior. She is
a bright girl, easily capable of the manners of a true English
lady, but will need discipline to succeed...
Ms. H. Cringle, House Master,
Miss. Charlottes Academy, July
1919 |
| Lady
Violet Charteris |
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The
Grafton Gallery opened last night with an inaugural exhibition
of paintings by Vanessa Bell and Roger Fry. Lady Violet Charteris,
daughter of the Duke of Rutland and owner of the Grafton was
on hand to welcome all of Bloomsbury with a gracious smile,
while her sister, Viscountess Norwich, added a touch of society
glamour. The Grafton promises to display contemporary painting,
sculpture and crafts and Lady Violet told us that she wishes
the gallery to become a show case for all the exciting new ideas
coming over from the continent.
Revue
des Arts, 1920
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