... House dressed its girls according to a theme: harem girls, circus acts, and so on. Elephants, horses, camels, and other picturesque creatures trooped along as well. It was, by all reports, a remarkable sight. The Ball was held in the National Guard Armory, the only structure large enough to contain the several thousands of celebrants. It roused the admiration and ire of the city, depending on one's perspective. It ... man whose work originally inspired this work and interest. His name is George Ade, and he was an alumnus of this august institution in which we stand, or sit, as the case ma...

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