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A spritely 95: Legendary illustrator Erte enchants admirers with wit and old-world gentility from the study of his eccentrically decorated Paris apartment.
A spritely 95: Legendary illustrator Erte enchants admirers with wit and old-world gentility from the study of his eccentrically decorated Paris apartment.

A spritely 95: Legendary illustrator Erte enchants admirers with wit and old-world gentility from the study of his eccentrically decorated Paris apartment.

Date11/15/1987
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126637F
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
5/30/1976
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
6/7/1976
Former chief curator of the Louvre in Paris, 70-year-old Germain Bazin - along with his 15,000-volume library - is now setting in at York University, with a five-year contract (at $25,000 a year) as research professor of fine arts. He will also be writing books.
Former chief curator of the Louvre in Paris, 70-year-old Germain Bazin - along with his 15,000-volume library - is now setting in at York University, with a five-year contract (at $25,000 a year) as research professor of fine arts. He will also be writing books.
4/1/1971
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
10/24/1975
A smash: Andre Oliver opened his menswear boutique last night in Hazelton Lanes with the help of his friend, Paris designer Pierre Cardin (centre), and the who's who of the Toronto social scene
A smash: Andre Oliver opened his menswear boutique last night in Hazelton Lanes with the help of his friend, Paris designer Pierre Cardin (centre), and the who's who of the Toronto social scene
10/9/1980
Grimly fighting diefenbaker is surrounded by admirers in crowded lobby as he arrives at hotel today, Joel Aldred, Toronto announcer, has his hands on (...)
Grimly fighting diefenbaker is surrounded by admirers in crowded lobby as he arrives at hotel today, Joel Aldred, Toronto announcer, has his hands on (...)
11/16/1966
Haig and admirers: Former U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig signs copies of his book yesterday after speaking to the Empire Club and the Canadian(...)
Haig and admirers: Former U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig signs copies of his book yesterday after speaking to the Empire Club and the Canadian(...)
6/11/1984
To Bliss Carman, on the anniversary of his nativity: born Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, the fifteenth day of April, a little anthology by four admirers who dwell in the Canadian homeland
To Bliss Carman, on the anniversary of his nativity: born Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, the fifteenth day of April, a little anthology by four admirers who dwell in the Canadian homeland
1913
Surrounded by admirers, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau dances with his wife, Margaret, at the International Picnic on Toronto Island yesterday
Surrounded by admirers, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau dances with his wife, Margaret, at the International Picnic on Toronto Island yesterday
7/8/1974
Back home: Dr. Chris Giannou, 38, centre, arrives at Pearson International Airport yesterday to be greeted by admirers carrying signs praising his wor(...)
Back home: Dr. Chris Giannou, 38, centre, arrives at Pearson International Airport yesterday to be greeted by admirers carrying signs praising his wor(...)
2/9/1988
David Lewis mounts ladder so admirers can see him. Mrs. Lewis claps hands at his win for the NDP in York South
David Lewis mounts ladder so admirers can see him. Mrs. Lewis claps hands at his win for the NDP in York South
11/9/1965
Island hopping: Prince Philip strolls among admirers during his visit to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club's retreat on Toronto Island
Island hopping: Prince Philip strolls among admirers during his visit to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club's retreat on Toronto Island
7/4/1983