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Comely Evelyn ("Evie") Robert, wife of Lawrence Wood ("Chip") Robert Jr., secretary of the Democratic National Committee, once kicked a portrait of herself full in the face, once threw a monster birthday party for her horse. In Washington last week Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey circus made a deal with her: if Mrs. Robert appeared in one regular performance, the circus would give a benefit show for sick children. Game, Evie Robert dressed up as an Indian princess, timidly mounted, confidently squatted on the head of a much-enduring pachyderm...
...music is spoiled by being too loud. Least hackneyed of its exhibits is a monster bicycle ballet; best of its Arthur Schwartz tunes is Jenny Lind's melting How Can I Ever Be Alone?; most atmospheric thing are its sets, reproducing such bygones as Federal Hall, Barnum's Museum, the old Astor House. On opening night wind & rain turned the stage into a Great Wet Way, drenched hundreds of bright costumes, ripped Lillian Russell's magnificent white-plumed hat right off her pretty head...
Married. Circusman John Ringling North, 36, president of Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey; and French Cinemactress Germaine Aussey (Germaine Agassis), 30, whom he met while hunting talent in Europe last Christmas; in Philadelphia...
...been 15 years in the U. S.: "For me, I like it here. . . ." In Manhattan, Trapeze Artist Atrtrys Iwanows (of the "Daring Iwanows"), whose job demands a quick eye and nice judgment of distance, was unable to perform in his troupe's act with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus...
Engagement revealed. John Ringling North, 37, and French Cinemactress Germaine Aussey, 26, as his Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus opened in Manhattan (see p. 75). Said he: "If I may be trite, it was love at first sight...