Evening Star Newspaper, October 15, 1936, Page 39

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After Dark Smart People, Smart Things, Smart Places. By the Spectator. at the Shoreham. There voteless ‘Washi will take a leaf from the political theories pro- pounded by “Of Thee I Sing,” will savour suffrage as & sport one week ' from' tonight, Ballo's in the straw vote will be cast in the ballroom, while 10 handsome society manne- quins parade about carrying sandwich signs, chanting “Roos-e-velt for President,” and 10 others wear pic- tures of the Republican nominee and Intone “Lan-(a)-don for Pres-i-dent.” It you have no political convictions, or intend to cast 24 votes for Under- wood, your cherce in the poll can be determined by preferences for the mannequins, as teams or individuals. ‘The Young Republicans and Young Demoerats have already reserved great blocs of tables, Distriet Commis- sioner George Al- len. has promised to: hring s. com= plete " delegation with him to vote for; guess who?— and: “Neeley” Vanderbilt, jr., is whipping down frdm ]DIA of the week is Election Night to see what goes on, which. makes the evening & set-up /Yo for the musical comedy writers. So far, the torch- bearers selected for the parade (this is a different kind of torch) are Patsy Bride, Mildred English, Nancy Harri- son, Mary Jane Lloyd and Onalene|: - Lawrence. * ok kX Toward a recent dawning the last waiter cleared the last table in Heigh Ho. Far earlier that evening Audrey Campbell, Daphne Beach and Gertie ‘Webb had gone home. Not so long before so had Hugh Reilly and Clau- dia (“And Stars Remain”) Morgan. The waiter put on his coat and de- parted, leaving the sole survivors in charge of an empty house. They were the Laird Dunlops, Paul Draper, the film star dancer, and Dolores Bar- reto, the artist, who is here making handsome sketches of all the hand- ‘Trade Mark MI.IM TU. 8. Patent Office.| The next'night at the dinner hour the “last” waiter came back on duty again. He was early and the place had not yet begun to fill. But in a corner, at the same table, sat the Laird Dunlops, Paul Draper, Dolores Barreto. The waiter looked once, whirled around twice, rubbed his eyes and rattled his shin against a chair leg to be sure he was quite awake. Then he put on his uniform. He approached the table. He smiled. He tried to pretend he didn’t imagine his customers had been sitting there all night and day. He tried not to ask “What happened to Pete?” He fought against the temptation to in quire if the gentlemen would like to borrow & shirt. None of these things did. . he say. But his expression asked all of them. 3 M. Draper looked at him. “We went home,” he said, firmly. “Ah,” said the waiter, grinning and evidently relieved. “Ah,” he said again. like Helch Ho, yes?” *x x X " Jottings on an old, old menu: The Bowman brothers, Jock and Smith, Jr, and their ladies fair were among those who played sardine in the crush on ‘the de la El Patio’s in- finitesimal dance floor Saturday night « . » If you whinny in the halls of the Shoreham after tomorrow, dozens of innocent bystanders will be mangled in the rush . . . the international military teams of Chile and the United States arrive then to join the Mexican Army horsemen in training for the inter-American horse show . Milt Davis and his orchestra are back at the Hamilton’s rainbow room + + » Al Norton, who slaps a dog house around in Bill Strickland’s band and acts as M. C. for the Lotus floor show, has been there so long he can speak Cantonese . . . Henry Halstead’s radio band follows the Paul Tremaine music at Cocoanut Grove next week . . . Tonight the diplomats who like to hear Sasha Bartnovsky’s music, the debs who get a thrill out of Russian dances, and hosts of others who just have the Troika habit, who can't live without the glitter of gypsy spangles and the clash of gypsy tambourines, will gather up at Connecticut and K some show horses and hunters about and celebrate the reopening of Helen town. With this foursome sat Pete | Hamilton's Russian Club Troika . . . Macias, and far into the small hours Shey talked. It's the beginning of the spot's fifth season. Supper Club Notes CLL’B VOLGA BOATMAN — | celebration to mark Hallowe'en Satur- Latest innovation in night- | club entertainment is Matt Windsor's Theater Intime, a grevue complete with stage, scenery and bright costumes. There's a Rus- sian gypsy chorus and a whole host of Russia stars, including Leonidoff, basso; Gypsy Kolia, violinist; Clelia Rambova, ballet dancer; Anna Sab- fukovs, and Matt himself. Mayflower Lounge—Sidney's mu- sic, ever popular with the town's debutantes, the people who know the | debutantes, the people who go where | the debs go, is turned out for dances heré. The boys play until 7 after- moons and evenings after 10. ' Heigh-Ho Club—Entertainment is Just about continuous in Massa Pete Maclas' swank rendezvous intime. Burrus Williams, Don Shook and Rutt | Hawn take turns at the piano be- | tween dances and Marty Rubin sings | sophisticated (say that with a leer) | songs. There’s dancing until 3 am. Shoreham Hotel—Jeanne, Jack and Jo, a trio of dancing comedians, and Alma Metcalf, popular singing vio- 1inist, are featured in the nightly floor entertainment in the ball room. Mu- sic is by Barnee and the Maxim Lowe | Orchestra, El Patio—Dance music and novelty entertainment between dances are | supplied by Sande Williams and his orchestra. Admission to the Carlton’s room Is by card only. Hamilton Hotel—Back at their old stand in the rainbow room are Milt| Davis, Lou Behrman, Bert Bernath| et al, tossing off dance ditties of the | day in neat fashion. Raleigh Room—This spot in the Raleigh Hotel has an atmosphere and | & pink lemonade mixer which have | made it mighty popular. There’s en- tertainment afternoons at cocktail day night. Entertainment nightly is by the Paradise Islanders, who play popular tunes, classics, native Ha- G LABIN IN 4 miles beyond Silver Spring on Ga. Ate, extended (Wheaton) DANCING MUSIC BY BOB WINFREE'S CABINEERS Never s cover. Phone Kensington 176 IAL THIS SUNDAY OYS! mmn AND BARBECUE FREE YOURSELF From Dinner-Getting —at home and Dine a la Par- rot today—two, four or many more, you'll enjoy the southern cuisine and “uplifting” bev- erages. Sunday Night time by Eddie Whitesel, accordionist. Hi-Hat—Oscar of the Ambassador has plans afoot for some sort of & Before Dinner Refreshment . .. A restful pause in the congenial at- mosphere of ‘the Carlton Cocktail Lounge—and the uplifting effect of Sande Williams’ music—stimulates ap- petite and sp SUPPER DANCING ’ll Pnl- 7 THE , e cnrl. .trlehd ecard l r’c‘ and their nuh- FIOM 10 F,M. irits! 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. THEATRE [ INTIME” Brilliant Show 25 Russian Stars DINNER 9 P. M m. No Couvert at._and Holidays DANCING - TILL-3:00 A. M. Sat.—~Luncheon, Danciog and =0 A PARKING Show—12-3 ‘lA.V‘ l NO.I THOMAS CIRCLE ‘“I see. But it will never be |’ RENEE VILLON Does the bubble dance, in the midst of which she is here, as the feature of the new revue at the Cocoanut ictured rove. waiian ditties, or whatever you request. Marion Swanson sings. Lotus — New specialty performers have been added and the entire chorus of Paul Florenz’s Follies has been held over. Al Norton introduces Joey Dean, held over again; Diane and Edwards in a smooth adagio and other numbers, and Jackie and Honey Wilson in rhythm routines. Judy Ellington sings and Bill Strickland'’s Cupnolhm make the music. Russian 'l'rollu—opem tonight with & brand-new Russian floor show. Madrillon—Leon Brusiloff and his| orchestra make dance music until 1:30 a.m. Pete Borras is the host who makes sure you have a good time. Maryland Club Gardens — There's smart music for dinner and supper ST R &N NOT in Paris! NOT in Londen! NOT in New Y.?‘ll Only in Washing! ou th Duemt of Smart, ’mhlme ted bril- n-nee thn crowds the Gockiall Dancine. & o s Saturdsy. 4:30 ine trom 101 PR HAMILTON 14th ot K Street Richard S. Butlér, Manager by Nat Conway and his ‘Two floor shows are staged dancing, orchestra. nightly. La Paree—Ben Aliey remains to do the m.c. chore and Toma Genaro does You Will Meet Smart Washington at PETE MACIAS' @E@l}m}fiu 1536 Connecticut Ave. Dancing—10 till 3 Saturday—9:30 till 3:30 Couvert, $1.10 lflllll'vmll 2 Saturday, $1.65 NOTth 1231 Cocktails AT THE CHECKERBOARD ROOM Oordial—Congenial Atmosphere In Our Dining Room SPECIAL LUNCHEONS from B5c DINNERS from $1.00 Nona Noel, Harpist W Em e Rmrs yaAa SRS d with TOMA GENARO D'ARBOUR & RENEE Adagio Dancers oy S JAY AOWARD AL SAKOL'S BAND -nh BUDDY SH. HONEY DAVIS 'samt Friday! DON RICE, Madcap M. C. Direet from mOWsHo WNd0a & D. C, clever dance numbers. Lew Fink, the Long Sisters, D’Arbour and Renee and Jay Howard also are featured. Music is by Al Sakol and*his orchestra. Munmvmm. well- known vaudeville star, does bubble dances and numbers of that sort to headline the new revue staged by Charles Elbey. There are chorus girls, show gals, dance acts and singers to| area flll the show with entertainment, Mayfair—Jack Campbell plays piano and Roy Kiser sings to provide enter- tainment at cocktail time and st night at the Cafe of All Nations. Lafayette Hotel—Nona Noel, harp- ist, who.once was soloist with the Cerlewn College Symphony, and Bob D'Arcy, violinist, provide the musical background to dinner in the dining room here, Grifith Farms—Dance music at this popular spot out on the Marlboro pike is supplied by Bill Cassa and his orchestra. Brooke Johns’ Old Barn—This is open Saturday and Sunday nights only now, and there’s dancing every Saturday. Grandacre Club—There is dancing from 9 until 1:30 a.m. to music sup- plied by Eddie Fern and his orchestra, Log Cabin Inn—The Log Cabin Il;mh'.orchum plays for dancing every night. Boulevard Farms — Dining and dancing in a rural setting here, with Farmer Shea and his Hired Help sup- Pplying the music. Swanee Ball Room—Phil O'Brien leads the orchestra which plays for dancing every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday night. NO COVER, lll:“ N n:‘fl,,muo §2 per plote radio w;‘“ s umnl YASHA WK THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1936. WOL RUSHING PLANS FOR NEW BROADCASTS With the twice-expressed approval of the Federal Communications Com= mission, radio station WOL todsy rushed plans which will make it the second strongest broadcaster in this ’rhe commission approved the sta- tion's request to increase its power from 100 to 1,000 watts and to shift from its present band of 1,310 kilo- cycles to the “clear channel” of 1,230 kilocycles. WOL on December 1 will move from its quarters in the Annapolis Hotel to 2 new home in the 1600 block of K R private Pparties SASHA .nvunvnfl and er dancer n‘;’-m“ oraERs UNDER DIRECTION OF HELEN MAMILTON THE CBOMNING RCHIEVEMENT 1 RESTRURRIY EXTERTRINMENT PAUL TREMAINE and His Orchestra—PLUS RENEE VILLON Dancing Star of Europe and America in Her Daring Dence ‘Interpretations Heading a with a cast of 25 including 14 GORGEOUS GIRLS C m Restaurant Shows mishtlzs - 8130 (ocomu'r 505-K St.N.W. MET. 0770 JEANNE, JACK & JOE Dance Whirlwinds CARLOS & Baliroom Sophistry Dinner Dance Saturdays, $2.00 Fadr ana 166 Kot Week Nights, $1.78 180 Mo Additional Chares Guests At 1000 [ WE _ARE OPEN SUNDAYS Grove ALMA METCALF Singing Violinist MARCHAND Maxim Lowe's Music Barnee, Directing Dinner Guests May Remain for Dancing ‘Without Additional Cover Charge. oe am CONNECTICUT AVE. 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