Evening Star Newspaper, January 14, 1937, Page 32

After Dark Smart People, Smart Things, Smart Places. By the Spectator. ernors , . . none of whom will secede . . . Jock McLean, who epends most of his time between $50,000 parties making news for the night club editors, tossed Heigh Ho regulars into a frenzy the other night . . . appeared with a moon-shaped piece of metal which had a couple of small metal stars hanging from it ... no one could unravel the con- traption except Leo, the head waiter . . which is as it should be . a gentleman who is now a Col. T of the Chinese army, teaching laun- drymen to fly, got quite excited at Troika the other night . . . he walked in the door and saw George, the major domo . . . said he. “I knew you long ago” . .. “Ah yes" sald George . . . turned out they had met in Lithuania . . . the Spanish are atill in possession of Madrid . . . had some other news to report, but forgot it . . . 'twas not half so intimate . . . .. . . HE Shoreham is going to have a dance for 13 Southern Gov- THE Bowman boys of Sunset Hills (Jock and Smith) were din- ing at Troika the other night when the accordionist wandered around to » large table where people were cele- brating some sort of anniversary . . . the accordion whooshed out “Indian | Love Call” and a woman began to/ £ing . . . high, clear and dulcet rang | the notes . . . diners stopped dining . talkers stopped talking . . . that special mystery known As A& Tapt| silence held the room , . . the singer | sang out the song . . . there was tre- | mendous applause . . . and that ended | the incident provided by Mrs. Clara Young Brown, guest at the party in | honor of the 16th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Vandevanter . . . Franklin Roosevelt, jr., stopped by Heigh Ho briefly, en route to Florida to recuperate from his recent iliness. Mr. and Mrs. George Pulver recently flang & party at Massa Macias’ man- sion . Senator Richard Russell of | Georgia visited Hi Hat and was qqe | of the few inmates who refsaindd | from the temptation to tickle the microphone with what is laughingly | known as song . . . | Supper Club Notes remains to headline the two! nightly floor shows, gala bits of true Muscovite merriment. ‘The master of ceremonies is Mischa Markoff and the other well-liked con- tributors are Marusia Sava, Lolik and Orlik. Nigorossoff, the dagger dancer. and Capt. Nick Hope. Music is by Sasha Bartnovsky's Orchestra. Dur- ing inauguration week the Troika will be open from noon on, from this Sat- urday until next Saturday. *« x ¥ » Mayflower Lounge—The entertain- ment is almost continuous from 5 in the afternoon until closing. Sidney's Orchestra is on hand to supply dance music from 5 until 7 p.m. and from 10| until 2 am. and Burrus Williams fills | in at the piano between 7 and 9 o'clock. | * ox % % Club Volga Boatman—The :Theater Intime, Matt Windsor's intimate revue, has Caucasian dances by Marusia, songs by Anna Sablukova, violin solos by Gypsy Kolia, and there's a bright finale by the Gvpsy chorus. ok % % Heigh Ho Club—Pete Macias' inti- mate supper rendezvous continues & popular spot with society stay-uppers. For one reason, there's dancing until 8 in the morning and Saturday nights | until 3:30. Pete's own orchestra fur- nishes smart dance music and the boys | divide up the duties of entertaining informally between dances. * x x % | El Patio—Marissa Flores does au- | thentic interpretive Spanish dances as | the high light of the entertainment | menu. Dance music and clever musi- | cal novelties between dances are pro- vided by Sande Williams and his or- chestra. LUB TROIKA—Zinaida Nico-| liaa, popular Russian soprano, | * ok ok Tall Mall Room—The new enter- tainment feature is Sally Evans, who eings at her miniature piann between dance groups by Eddie Elkins' smooth band. There are songs by Bill Owen, too, to help brighten up the evening. * ok ok ox Wardman Park Hotel—The new Metronome room, which opened Christ- mas night, has made a strong bid for popularity among certain groups of the town's night owls. Joel Candulla and his radio orchestra make the music. * x ¥ ¥ Hi Hat Dounge—Helen Malcolm con- tinues to entertain at the Ambassa- | dor’s popular_nook with her songs and her baby piano. There's other music by the Royal Hawaiians, too, and on Saturdays (where there's a special luncheon from noon till 3) the music 1s continuous from 1:30 to 7 p.m. * ok o % | Shoreham Hotel—Singer Kay Ker- | nan headlines the new show and the | others are the Wallace-Whitleys, British dancers: Ferry the Frog and | Leon Leonidoff. baritone. Dance | music is supplied by Barnee and the | Maxim Lowe Orchestra. * ¥ * x Hamilton Hotel—Milton Davis and his orchestra play for dancers at the Enjoy Delicious Food Se: Beautiful New DINNERS, 15¢ Grafton Hotel Cocktails AT THE CHECKERBOARD ROOM Cordial—Congenial Atmosphere O] N m % @ muE W m e N N IS SN AN E sEBES * In Our Dining Room SPECIAL LUNCHEONS Dinners trom $1.00 Nona Noel, Harpist Private Rooms for Dinners. Luncheons, Dances 8™ SEYE STS. NW. - Trade Mark Registered, U. 8 Patent Office. "'Somwnmwuaendalnn note which reads: “Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bride of Alexandria went to El Patio over the week end” ... come. come, the Carlton’s bragging .. . Representative Charles Millard of Tarrytown, N. Y., is one of the Ward- man Park Metronome Room's favorite customers . . . Capt. Daniel Waters, the British fiyer, took his blini straight at Troika last week . .. and Lieut. W. R. Sims of the Naval Acad- emy Band dropped in to muse upon & few gypsy melodies . . . a lad named Thomas Fanning is supposed to be this village's best imitator of Popeye the Sailor Man, via to the Hi Hat microphones . . . Tom Braniff of the Braniff Airways (Chicago to Mexico) spent one night last week explaining to Helen Hamilton that airplanes never think of crashing between the Windy City and the Rio Grande . . . A local scribe will be the next addition to Burrus Williams’ list of piano pupils . . outcome of a long talk about who struck what sharps and flats at Heigh Ho the other eve . . . The Shoreham’s press agent scared one night club; department into a spasm this week with a ghoulish picture of an iron frog wearing an opera hat and cape .. . sounds simple but it wasn't ... the name is Ferry the Frog and I never hope to know what it does . . . THE EVE NG STAR, WASHINGTO Maestro at Carlton EEEE 'HE Raleigh Pall Mall Roflm is boasting these days be- | cause there were actually people in it, | alive, dancing and everything, on the | night of the Junior League ball .. .| a claim not many other spots could ' make . . . Has anybody had a letter from the Madrillon lately? . . . would like to know whether Frank McNey is atill at the old stand ... Not one| night spot has reported the presence And his orchestra provide the dance music and contribute nov- elty entertainment betwecen dances at the Carlton Hotel's El SANDE WILLIAMS Patio room. D. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1937 GIRL'S KILLER AWAITS LIFE TERM SENTENCE By the Associated Press. CINCINNATIT, January 14.—John Rueger, 51, convicted of second- after taking two ballots during slightly more than seven hours’ deliberation. Rueger, small-statured and gray, was silent and showed no emotion as the finding was announced. He will be sentenced Monday by Common Pleas Judge John H. Druffel. night of October 8 after the four. time married and thrice-divorced for- mer restaurant operator said he had asked her to kiss him good-by with | the explanation he was “going away a long way.” degree murder, awaited today sentence to imprisonment for the “death kiss” slaying of 19-year-old Alberta Judd, his former employe in a roadside Tefreshment atand. A jury of eight men and four women returned its verdict late last night The girl was shot and killed the INAUGURAL FOLLIES Direet _from New York with & bevy of Hollywood Cinemador- ables—a smashing revue! 3 8hows Nightly Ne Ninimum or C With Dinner, $1.50 Served Tl 10 P. M. Cocktails, 35¢ and 40e Dancing 8P. M. Till 3A.M. s GOCHANUT 308 RSTR Cast meT 0770 . TONIGHT REGULAR $1.50 DINNER, $1.00 Served Till 9 P.M. 1:30 RESTAURANT MADRILLON 15th and N. Y. Ave. é-mmwbdimuddam PALL MALL ROOM Luncheon dancing . . . cocktail hour . . . dinner and supper dancing to EDDIE ELKINS’ music. SALLY EVANS, in ro- mantic songs, at the piano . . . see DE MAR and D’ANDRE, interna- tional dance stars. WQODWARD & LOTHROP DOWN STAIRS STORE FRIDAY REMNANTS of the current burlycue stars of Col. Jimmy Lake's . . . probably because hard to be playing around much after | the last curtain . . heard much of the Franz Lehar inter- pretors either . . . which shows you light opera is also a serious busi- ness .« o | | Rainbow Room. The apot continues to be one of the most popular down- town and there’s always a goodly crowd on hand. | * ko Lotus—Martin and Virginia are the new headline dance team, supported | in the three daily revues by Barnett | and Parker, musical comedy dancers; I Henrietta Lorraine in a high-kick waltz routine and Garcia Gomez, | who did that striking Indian number | last week, has turned comedienne with a vim. Al Norton is the master of ceremonies and Bill Strickland's Capitolians make the music. PR King Cole Room—This spot, not 50 many weeks old, already has a goodly crew of regular inhabitants. * ok o* % La Paree—Bert Wallace and his Music Box Revue have held over again. The newest addition to the program here is Hazel Warren, who sings with Al Sakol's Band. * % ¥ ¥ Madrillon—Johnny Shaw and his orchestra play for dancing nightly at Pete Borras' pleasant Castilian | hacienda, and there's entertainment every afternoon by a trio at the “Four-thirty Club.” Russ Cullen sings both places. * % o % Mayfair—Jack Campbell and his midget piano continue to entertain | all the citizens who gather in the} Cafe of All Nations at cocktail time and later in the evening. * % % x Boulevard Farms—Dance music at | this rural spot down the Mount Ver- | | WASHINGTON SOCIETY favors Pete Macias’ 1536 Connecticut Ave. For its Refined and So phisticated Atmosphere . its Smort Music . . . its Top-notch Bar and Cuisine. Couvert, 81.10 Resetvations Call LEO Saturday, $1.65 NOrth 1231 Fimest Dninks ONLY 8-YEAR-OLD USED IN ALL MIXED DRINKS COVER OR MINIMUM OPEN TO 2 A. M. . Haven't seen or | ™ those industrious citizens work too:g?l:..nn"]"”d i supplied by Al s Orchestra. ZZ\ AETRONOME 7= ROOM liz=hoom DANCING SANDE WILLIAMS and His Entertainers o e Unique arrangements and style of vocal and instru- mental renditions win in- stant approval . . . Daily Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. 0. D. or on approval; telephone or mail orders not accepted. Misses’ Winter Coats, $7-° Were $10.95 and $16.95 15 coats in rust, wine, gray and brown mixtures. Sizes 12 to 18. 11 Winter-weight Broadcloth Coais for misses. fitted styles, black only. Sizes 12 to18. Were $20.75. Now__ $12.50 Down Srams Srore, CoATs. Friday Selling Chiffon and Service Hose, 58¢ Irregulars of Higher Priced Hose 895 pairs of hose, medium weight chiffon with plaited soles for longer wear and service weight with lisle tops and soles. Neutral shades to wear with all colors. Dowx Stams Stork. From 10 P.M. | from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in JOF CANDULLO | th_ehrlock!lll lounge . . . IR NIGA e Nightly 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at “EI Patio.” NO COVER CHARGE Minimum Creck, $100 COCKTAIL LOUNGE Open Dally from 12 Noon ARDMAN PARK HOTEL Underwear, 75c¢ Was $1 and 5150 CONN. AVE.or WOODLEY R NER %% $1.50 rday Lun kL ith Dane DANCING 7 t© 3 AM. 1o the musie of Sasha Bartnovsky and his Orehesira EVUES Gav Russian Gypsy. twice nightly. 5:30 and 12:00 P.M. rinest European Atists. Never a Cover Charge OPEN SUNDAYE BANQUET EOOM AVAILABLE No. 1 Thomas Circle Never a couvert charge © DINING 30 [ epcest Saturdays and holidave."" 3 [|l @ REVUES in¢®,rit"sad | @ DANCING ;™37 %a( o LUNCHEON S2turdazs show and dancing. Sl N Dinner Guests May Remain Without Additional Minimum Cherge 1011 Conn. Ave, Under the perso: \ti*n of Helen Ha: o for Parties ALL NEW SHOW THIS WEEK! A new hit show for Washington “PARADE of the ELEMENTS” | LUNCH 40s Saturday S0e DINNER 85e Sat. & Sun. % * MARTIN AND VIRGINIA Rory Theater dance team * BARNETT & PARKER 0f Musical Comedy Fame * GARCIA GOMEZ Doring, Dancing Mezicon Darling * HENRIETTA LORRAINE Bi-Kick and Walts Time * EVELYN KNIGHT RAythm » Popular Songe * AL NORTON Washington's Popular M. C. Dancing te Bill Strickland’s SHOWS DAILY DINNER DANC The Wallace-Whitleys British Danee Do Leon Leonidoff Kaye Kernan Master of Ceremonies Radio Seng-Bird Ferry the Frog MAXIM LOWE’S Muac Original Fantasy BARNEE, DIRECTING Dinner Guests May Remain for Dancing ‘Without Additional Cover Charge /@ ote am CONNECTICUT AVE AT CALVERT A ’ N 58 pieces including flannel- ette gowns, silk and rayon combinations, rayon pan- ties and rayon union suits. 100 Pieces, including snug-fit- ting union suits, and part-wool snug vests. Broken size range. Were 50c and 58c. Now __ 25e Down BTams STor. Girls’ Dresses, 95¢ Were $1.58 90 attractive frocks for school in prints and plain colors of a varied assort- ment. Sizes 7 to 16. 30 Coats and Two-Piece Suits of lightweight wool. Sizes 12 to 16, broken. Were $5.95 to $8.95. . Down Stams Srtonx, Gmis. Costume Slips, 7 5¢ Were $1.15 and $1.25 138 slips of silk French crepe or rayon in lace trim or tailored styles and rayon in a wrap-around style. White and tearose. Sizes 34 to 44 in the group. Down Stams STORE. Children's Hosiery |8C, 3 pairs 50c Were 25¢c and 35c each 210 pairs of hose includ- ing part-wool long hose, ankle socks, boys’ golf socks and girls’ five - eighths length socks in the group. Down StAIRs STORE. Women's Felt Hats | Were $1.95 to $3.95 35 hats in a good assort- ment of styles and colors. Down Srims Srons. Children’s Shoes $2-50 p.,e 5350, 34 39 pairs “Pollyanna” shoes, including brown oxfords and patent leather T-strap pumps. Broken sizes. Down Srams Srosx, Sweaters and Blouses, 7 5¢ Were $1 and $1.95 65, including novelty weave wool slip-on sweaters; and blouses of velveteen, lace and synthetic crepes. Light and dark colors; sizes 34 to 40. 20 Sports Frocks, in wool crepes and synthetic prints. selection of sizes and colors. Were $3.95 to $5.95. Now $1.95 25 Sweaters, slip-ons in Scottish plaid knits and solid colors. Sizes 34 to 40. Were $2.95. _..-%1 30 Shoulder Comforts of lightweight wool. In orchid, tea- rose. blue and gray. Were $1. Now___ Se Down STATRS STORE, SPORTEWEAR. s|.9s Boys’ Jackets, Were $3.95 22 wool and corduroy jackets, warm and full cut. Sizes 4, 6, 10, 16, 18. 9 Tweedroy Jackets, wool-lined, in brown or gray. Sizes 6, 16, 18. Were $4.95. Now -$2.95 26 Pairs of Cordurey Knickers, knit cuff. Sizes 17, 18. Were $1.95. Now.. -SL15 53 Pairs of Boys’ Wool and Corduroy Shorts, in brown, navy, gray. Were $1.95 and $2.50. Now . 19 Pairs of Youths’ Corduroy Slacks. Slightly soiled. Sizes 13, 14, 18, 19, 20. Were $2.95. Now._._____ --$1.95 17 Wool Flannel Rugby Suits and Cassimere Fabric Suits, properly fitted and well tailored. Sizes 5 to 10. Were $5.95 Now ... ... ... ... $3.95 720 Boys' Model Polo Shirts. Plain and fancy patterns Sises 8 to 18. Special L DOWN STAIRS STORE, Misses’, Women's and Little Women's Dresses. *5 Were $7.95, $10.95, $13.95 142 Dresses for misses, women and little women, street length in a large selection of styles. Ma- terials include rayon crepe in plain and novelty weaves in dark shades mostly, woolens in gay colors and a few black velvets. 5 Evening Dresses, in white, tearose and green. Misses’ sizes 12, 14 and 16. Down STams’ STorE, Dresses. Men’s Shirts, 95¢ Were §1.55 to §1.95 600 higher quality shirts, for men, of white broad- cloth, fancy woven madras in a varied assortment of colors and designs. Pre-shrunk materials; col- lar-attached and neckband styles; sizes 1372 to 17. 600 pairs of Men’s Sample Hose of higher quality rayon and lisle mixtures. Sizes 10 to 12. 26 Men’s Fancy Initialed Handkerchiefs. Now .. E 54 Men's Fancy Sports Bow Ties. Reduced from regular stock. Were 50c and 65¢. Now.. _.... .. .-oco--- --25e 30 Men’s Handkerchiefs, white and fancy designs. Initialed. Slightly soiled. Were 18c. Now.. 10¢ 48 Men's All-Wool Scarfs, in attractive canary color. Were 81. Now -50¢ 14 Men's Silk Handkerchief and Tie Sets. Were $1. Now__85¢ 13 Men’s Broadcloth Pajamas. Slightly mussed. Were $1.65. Now - __ S 118 3 pairs Men's Ploneer Suspenders, Were Downx Stams Store. Were 35c each. Misses’ Dresses, *I*° Were $2.95 and $3.95 35 in street styles. In silk jersey, synthetic crepe and taffeta; also wool-and-synthetic mixtures. Sizes 14 to 20. 21 Dresses for misses and women. In synthetic crepes; black, brown and high shades. Sizes 14 to 20, and brokea sizes for women. Were $5.95. Now T R Down Sraims STORE, INExprNsive Dmessza Lastex Pantie Girdles, 3|75 Were $2.95 33 knitted Lastex girdles, well-known brand, pantie style with four hose sup- porters. Sizes 26 to 30. Down 8tAmRs StoRE, Junior Misses’ Dresses, $2-95 Were 8595, $7.95 47 street and evening dresses in popular styles and with an assortment of colors. Sizes 11 to 17. 41 Dresses of rayon crepe for daytime wear. Sizes 11 to 17. Were $3.05. Now .. $1.95 Down STams STORE, JUNIOR MIssEs. Leather Handbags O5c Were 5155 63 handbags of fine grained calf in black and brown. Many styles, well lined, some with Talon closings. Down Stams Store. Odd Lot of Infants” Furnishings 25¢ Were 58c to $1.65 65 pieces including hats, sults, dresses, sweaters, sacques and novelties. In- fants’ sizes. 50 Dresses of attractive design in wash materials. Sizes 1 to 3. Broken. Were $1.95. Now..95¢c 62 All-Wool Snowsuits, one- plece styles. Sizes 3 to 6, broken. Were $3.95. Now. Down Srams Sroa:. Women’s Shoes S| Were 8395, 35 85 pairs, including oxfords, strap and step-in pumps in brown or black; also gold and silver kid evening shoes. Broken sizes. 130 Pairs Women's Shoes, in-° cluding black and brown suede oxfords, strap and step-in pumps. Broken sizes. Were $3.95 and $5. Now Down StAms STORE.