Titanic was ‘a floating play of life’
Historically minded groups commemorate tragedy at high tea
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Attendees dressed as elegantly as first-class passengers on the Titanic, celebrating the style of the Edwardian Era while respectfully honoring the memory of the more than 1,500 people lost aboard the ship 100 years ago.
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World-renowned musician Cecilia Brauer played the “Titanic” movie theme on the glass armonica, which produces a ghostly sound. Ambre Andruszkiewicz of Ozone Park, 11, said she loves the Oscar-winning film and has seen it more times than she can count.
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Richmond Hill Historical Society Vice President Helen Day planned the commemorative tea. Ivan Mrakovcic is the group’s founding president, and historian Carl Ballenas, right, provided the Titanic memorabilia.
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The elegance of the event was reflected in both the high-class place settings and the attire of waiter Kevin McAuley.
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The elegant table setup.
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