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On the Aisle Kirov Dances Direct Descendant of Maryinsky's 'Sleeping Beauty' Just Right for Curling BY CLAUDIA CASSIDY at the old Maryinsky in Russia's I WAS JANUARY 15, 1890 Oi fi-i. 1 it at oi. j-eiersDurg mat me iirst curtain rose on the Petipa-Tschaikowsky "The Sleeoine Beautv." that marvel nf foimr tale ballets. Carlotta Brianza was the first Aurora, with Paul Gerdt her prince. Cecchetti danced the wicked Carabosse and doubled in the Bluebird pas de deux with Nikitina.

About 30 years later when Diaghileff staged his London revival, Brianza made her farewell as Carabosse. Imagine from Aurora to Carabosse. BY FRANCES BORZELLO THE CRAZE for curling that is spreading around Chicago has nothing to do with hair. Curling is a game, developed by the Scots, in which, says Webster, "stones are hurled by hand along a level stretch of ice about 42 yards long towards a mark, the object being to place one's stone nearest the mark." Clothes considered most acceptable, say the Exmoor Country club members pictured, are kilts, great big patterned sweaters, parkas, stretch paints and naturally -ear warmers, mitts, and boots. Curling clothes shown are from Marshall Field Company.

'feffi It was impossible not to think of these things last night in the big theater at McCormick Place when the Leningrad Kirov Ballet, which is soviet for Maryinsky, staged "The Sleeping Beauty" with Irina Kolpakova an enchanting Aurora, Konstantin Shatilov a powerful Carabosse. Inna Zub-kovskaya a radiant Lilac Fairy, and Alia Sizova dancing the Bluebird pas de deux with the gifted Sergei Vikulov because Yuri Soloviev's first night fall put his leg in a cast and he will not be dancing any more this engagement, which is a serious loss. But the Kirov is rich in dancers which of course consoles no one for the loss of an immediate favorite. This big, fine, strong company with its beautiful corps de ballet fills the stage with color, brilliance and a kind of basic security that can be most comforting. Its The Sleeping Beauty," revised by Konstantin Sergeyev, and designed in 19th century operatic fashion by Simon Vir-saladze, lacks the Bibiena vistas of the Royal Ballet's un-forgotten production in those glorious days of Fonteyn, and it has little of the fairy tale glitter of the De Cuevas revival staged in Paris last summer with the brilliant Nureyev.

But it has its own qualities of a less sumptuous court, it has imagination and style, and again it has a eood orchestra. Evgeni Dubovskoi conducting. wasicauy, uus is the ballet on which others have put their own mark. Its garland dance is just as dull, but its forest scene is uncommonly lovely. Lighted in a pale autumn haze, with the prince in a putty colored satin, the girls of the corps in a faint yellow glow, and Aurora's tutu like a great golden dahlia, it is beautiful to look at, and the dancing has the glint, of a dream in bravura, with Vladi-len Semenov both a poetic 'The Pirates Staged at Donna Wilson of Highland Park wears an olive and white patterned parka, its hood rimmed in white fake fur over green imported stretch pant Glengarry on her head (tarns on the other girls) shows game's Scottish origins.

On her feet, lined rubber-soled boots. Irina Kolpakova prince and a partner who can handle a ballerina as if she were crystal in the most fragile Venetian style. For Kolpakova gives that illusion, which is strictly a fraud. This slight and delightful girl with the high extensions, the exquisite precision, the soaring ballon, has the strength of steel and the charm of a fairy tale princess. Her Rose Adagio is so delicate you almost forget how those flying splits forge thru the astonished air.

There simply is not time or space for such an evening. Tp say that Shatilov's Carabosse is a formidable fury really part witch how else could his eyes glitter like that? To note the curtains like wrought iron gates that sub for a transformation scene. To observe Sizova's breathtaking line what an extension that girl has. Or Vikulov's brilliant first variation, which made doubly disappointing the misfire of the Bluebird coda. Not to forget Inna Komeyeva's brilliance as the diamond fairy.

And to keep looking forward to those extraordinary girls of the line when they get around to "Swan Lake." of Penzance? Studebaker With imported lavender stretch pants Diane O'Melia, Highland Park High school, chooses a deep turquoise sweater. Its lavender trimmed collar which converts to a hood or a turtle neck would look perfect peeping from a shaggy cardigan tTRIBU.VB Pbolos by Very Little Twist December Ball Has Glamor and Glitter BY MABILOU MCCARTHY Jfp IS THE SEASON to be jolly," and no Christmas time event is quite so glittering, so splendid as the December ball, which was held in the Casino last night. For the ninth year in a row, Band Leader Meyer Davis played for the glamorous guests who numbered about 400, but he expected and had few requests for the Twist at this, the subscription party of the year. The Twist is very hot in New York," he remarked, but Pamela Lackner of Lake Forest High school models an imported hooded red wool sweater Her kitt ($14.95) is of red, black, and white wool. lis appeal is umirea at conservative parties.

Andrew PavlInJ BY HEDDA motion nicture academv hart Oscar, because when awards Looking at Hollywood BY THOMAS WILLIS Audrey, Shirley Superb in 'Children sHour HOPPER OLLYWOOD, Dec. 8 The Dewer order one more THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comic opera Tilth book by W. 8. GII-hcrt. music by Arthur Sullivan.

Directed by Tyrone Guthrie and Norman Campbell, destened by Brian Jackson, and presented by Contemporary I'rodocllnnl. fa th Studebaker theater Friday evcnlrur. Dec. 8. 19G1.

THE CAST Jacouelynne Moody Frederic Andrew Dnwnle Stanley Krlc Hons. The Pirate Kins Bon YoBn rollce Sergeant Aan lj0kolT' Irene Byati hale Oenevleie jGordon Conductor: Josef Stopak time comes 'round they'll either need an extra nr a sharp knife- Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine give two of the greatest performances I've ever seen in The Children's Hour." Watching the picture is like pulling back a curtain and observing a slice of life. Karen Balkin, in her first picture, plays the monster brat in such a way that even I was frightened. Fay Bainter and Miriam Hopkins are superb. Now I know why James Garner wanted to quit Maverick and get an acting job.

Yes, William Wyler has done it again. wife wasn't so lucky. She showed up in person and turned on the royal charm, but has to wait a year. TONY CURTIS aims to laugh his way thru '62. Three writers on his payroll are pounding out original comedies: Marion Hargrove's doing one about a Nevada gambler who gets stuck with a 6 year old child; Bernard Wolfe's working on "Playboy," based on that magazine; and Ray Russell is grinding out one that kids the fellows on Madison avenue.

When Stephen Boyd first called on me after making Ben-Hur," he drove up in a car so ancient it had straw on the floor and chickens had been laying eggs in it. Now he rolls up in a Cad coupe for rehearsals on the trapeze for "Jumbo." The studio is building him a trapeze in his garage so he can practice at home. CHARLES RUSSELL, the Rembrandt of the west, painted America's frontier from 1880 until his death in 1926. With the dearth of interesting material for westerns, I'll never know why his life has not been filmed. George Phelps.

toned green chiffon sheath was highlighted by bright green pumps, studded at heel and toe with rhinestones. Other beautifully and brightly clad women among the early arrivals were Mrs. John Borland in light blue satin, Mrs. William S. North in a striking black and gbld brocaded sheath and Mrs.

Charles H. Morse in turquoise and beige under her ermine wrap. Mrs. Alanson J. Donald wore a deep pink coat over her lighter pink lace sheath, and orange was the choice of Mrs.

Louis E. Laflin her's chiffon and Mrs. Richard L. Kennedy her's tissue taffeta. Mrs.

Burke Williamson wore emerald green satin, Mrs. Chalkley J. Hambleton, mimosa satin, and Mrs. Charles D. Preston was in brilliant turquoise chiffon.

Mrs. George S. Chappell's gown was smooth white satin and Mrs. Elliott Donnelley wore floating green chiffon. 'Pirates' Benefit Another receiving line formed later in the evening, at the onstage champagne reception after the benefit opening of Pirates of Penzance" in the Stu-debaker theater for the Illinois Children's Home and Aid society.

The four principal players in the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, in their costumes, added color to the receiving line, hich also included Stanley G. Harris, president of the society; Miss Lois Wildy, executive director; Mrs. LeRoy A. Smith, benefit chairman, who wore a full skirted frock of cerise chiffon; and Canadian Consul General Charles F. Wilson.

About 300 guests, plus the costumed members of the cast from the Stratford Ontario Festival company, thronged the stage for the party. Sir Tyrone Guthrie apparently respects Gilbert and Sullivan tradition onlv ud to the Doint where it begins to take itself seriously. After that, look out. His Stratford, production of "The Pirates of Pen zance." which gave the first of three Derformances at the Studebaker theater last night is, except for the music, thoroly irreverent, sometimes ingenious, but more often just in genious. Victorian melodrama which keeps going wrong is his ap parent aim.

Frederic, whose misfortune it is to be born in leap year, is the reluctant slave of duty the word is always accompanied with a clutch at the vicinity of the heart. Mabel, oldest and most heroic of Maj. Gen. Stanley's daughters, is not only the heroine, but a coloratura soprano in love with her voice and its accomnanvine flute, but iust as likely to produce a police whistle from her dress and blow it. Mai.

Gen. Stanlev is mikka sahib, full of salutes, at atten tion even when picked up and carried horizontally. He, too, is a sineer. it turns out an amateur recitalist complete to word card and shaking foot. The pirate king can't quite make it to the shoulders of his men.

His lieutenant keeps getting the flag mixed up, and the pirates break into a hornpipe at the droD of a downbeat. The policemen are tried Keystone cops with sore feet, who always keep appearing at the wrong place, sing alone as much as in chorus, and fall HUGH GRIFFITH was out of "The Inspector" until the high brass saw his performance and got him back. Ken Scott finished his five year deal with Twentieth Century-Fox, then got a call from the studio to come on home again for Celebration with Joanne Woodward. It will be a reunion for them; they worked together in "Three Faces of Eve." of upper California wrote to ask. why Universal-International has not gone forward with the great man's life.

The late Leo Carillo, in his book "The California I Love," tells a lovely yarn about Russell. They met in New York and were discussing life in the big city. Charlie, who couldn't wait to get home to Montana, told Leo: "The more i see of men in New York, the more I think Darwin was right. In 50 years the only thing that will be left of these truvs Is a Today with Audrey Hepburn it tne women were too con servative to attempt the newest dance craze, they certainly were not shy in their choices of gowns gowns in the most festive of colors, in the most luxuriant of fabrics. The stars of the evening, insofar as there could be stars on so select a guest list, were the nine women who formed a gay and effervescent receiving line.

Each had been given a corsage to match her gown by the anonymous committee that arranges the ball each year. Receiving Line For her duties in the line, Mrs. Bowen Blair wore a softly draped royal blue chiffon, highlighted by a heavy jeweled collar which, she explained, was my last gift from my brother-in-law Ambassador William McCormick Blair Jr. before he was married. Tonight is its coming out party." Mrs.

Theodore Tieken wore wine red velvet with a high neck and Mrs. Robert F. Carr a blue chiffon with a shaded beaded bodice. Mrs. Henry Bartholomay III set off her slim beauty in an elegant black velet sheath and Mrs.

T. Stanton Armour was1 radiant in rose printed white satin. Roses were also appliqued on Mrs. Thomas S. Tyler's black gown and Mrs.

John P. Kellogg wore a straight-in-front, full-in-back champagne silk brocade. Blonde and lovely Mrs. George S. Isham wore a full-skirted red satin.

gown with a contrasting white beaded bodice and a beaded bodice also topped Mrs. Ambrogio Cassi-nerio's golden satin dress. Pre-Ball Dinner Eight of the nine women in the receiving line were the guests of the committee at a prevail dinner in the Casino. The ninth, Mrs. Carr, was a co- hostess with Mrs.

George B. Young and Mrs. Brooks McCormick at a large dinner in the Drake hotel. The most eye-catching accessories belonged to another dinner hostess, Mrs. DeForest Davis who also entertained a group in the Casino.

Her two- Z), A. R. Group Plans to Observe Its 40th Birthday in Church The David Kennison chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will observe its 40th anniversary at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday in the Fellowship hall of the Austin Westminster Presbyterian church, 5720 W.

Fulton st. Mrs. J. D. de Obaldia will give the toast to David Kennison for whom the chapter was named.

He was the last survivor of the Boston tea party and a Revolutionary war veteran who came to Chicago from the east. thumb for pushing a button. If they were in a herd of buffalo with a butcher knife, they'd starve to death. JESSIE ROYCE LANDIS loves to tell of her greatest acting performance. Her pal, Ethel Smith, wanted one of the famous handcrafted Hauser guitars; but didn't want to wait a year for it.

So she went to Munich and with Pal Jessie in tow descended on the German craftsman, Hauser, and bombarded him with all of Jessie's publicity written in German. The two girls put on an act worthy of Oscars. That did it. Three weeks later Ethel had her Hauser. The shah of Iran's CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1961' PART 2- PAGE 5 asleep at their posts for an encore.

Some of the gimmicks are clever. The policemen reply in Sarum chant instead of the customary monotone. Frederick and Mabel drop in on the major general in the ruined chapel dressed to the nines and just home from a ball. Mostly, tho, it's all as heavy handed as the poor police sergeant who was forced to be Winged Victory. The cast is young, lightweight, and good looking, with a pert, winsome, thoroly worldly girl's chorus set off by Brian Jackson's gay and charming costumes.

If you ignore the 15 men in the pit, who didn't even aim at Sullivan's orchestration, the music was sung with great care and considerable The company leaves America in a week or so to begin rehearsals in England preparatory for a London opening in February. The D'Ovlv Cartes reportedly due here next. season. This is one cultural exchange we're looking forward to. Club Plans Anniversary Ball to Aid Children "Pearls for the Girls" will be the theme of the 30th anniversary ball of the Chicago Club for Crippled Children to be held Sunday, Dec.

17, in the Grand ballroom of the Palmer House. The club annually; raises about $55,000 to help support its camp for cerebral palsied children at Pistakee Lake, McHenry county, the brace shop and cast room suite at Michael Reese hospital, and three scholarships for handicapped children at the University of Illinois. Our forefathers ate outdoors until they could build cabin and eat indod. Nowa-t days we eat indoors jartil weJ can build a barbecue pit and eat outdoors. toped i jpr3piffinwj! or- i mmim Mrs.

T. Stanton Armour, Mrs. Bowen Blair, Mrs. Ambrogio Cassinerio, Mrs. George S.

Isham, Mrs. Theodore Tieken, and Mrs. Henry Bartholomay III (from left) in December ball receiving lint last night. itribune fuoimj Mrs. Richard L.

Kennedy, a guest at the elegant subscription party held in the Casino (A photos). Dr. Leroy A. Smith (left), Mrs. John A.

Filpi, and Clarence Palmquist dinner before Illinois Children' Home and Aid society benefit last night (B photo). 4.