Evening Star Newspaper, March 25, 1937, Page 36

After Dark Smart People, Smart By the Spectator. RANK McCORMICK, the looney master of ceremonies down at ¢ the Coconut Grove, who does not go with the lease because his engagement closes tonight and the lease goes right on, contributed a tale the other night that had a cou- ple of the town’s sturdier stayouts falling from their chairs and rolling and roaring (with laughter) among the cool, moss-covered roots of the Grove's potted palms . . . It might not be so funny on paper as it is the way Frank tells it, but it's going to be set down on paper anyway and you can’t stop us, so there . . . Seems a few nights ago there was at a ring- side table down at the Coconut Grove a lad who was becoming a bit befuddled by the events of the eve- ning . . . He sat there plessantly grinning at Life until Tania and f7; Kirsofft came on )/ |!| to do their snake dance . . . The box, wherein re- posed the 7-foot Mexican blue snake used in the act, mystified the poor chap at the ringside ... couldn't figure just what it was . . . Until Kirsoff opened the box, pulled out the constrictor . . . “Whooeee! Jayhoozus!” screamed the ringsider ... Four feet in the air he leapt and when he came to a standstill he was off in a corner with his back to the wall . . Frank says you could look at his face and see his brain working as he gave serious thought to this matter, finally figured out this thing was a fake . . . So back to the table he came, sat down . .. Then Tania and her snake danced close by, the reptile looked at the befud- dled ringsider, winked its left eye, Jabbed out its tongue . . . “Karoust,” he screamed again, and again leapt into the air. “It IS real!” . . . Almost there was a riot at Club Troika the other night Almost, but not quite, and everything remained calm . . . Fellow off in one corner was thought to be unsheathing | a spear to hurl into battle, but he turned out to be merely a waiter serv- ing an order of shashlik .. . It all came about this way . . . Nick Hope concluded his “Musical Trip Around the World” in the floor show by squeezing “Anchors Aweigh” out of his accordion to represent the United States . . . (“Anchors Aweigh,” not the accordion, was supposed to repre- sent the United States) . . . “Hey,” called a lass at a table by the floor . .. “How about ‘Dixie’?” .. . Nick obliged . . . Then . . . “Next,” called & robust voice from the adjoining table, “has got to be ‘Marching Through Georgia,'” . . . Mischa Mar- koff thought it was a personal insult because he hails from Georgia . . . Russian branch . , . But nothing came of all this on account of the Minister of Greece, Demetrios Sicilianos, was on hand at a table up front and a soothing air of nearby diplomacy spread calm over everything . .. Mr. Sicilianos was there as the guest of George C. Vournas . . . as were Wil- liam Heles, Representative Mouten, Mr. and Mrs. Briggs and others . . . and much pleased he was by hearing Sasha Bartnovsky's Orchestra burst right out with native Greek tangos for him . .. * * * You'd think that up at Heigh Ho, where every night Pete Macias plays host to a flock of the town's white tie and tiara wearers, there'd be a few observant pipple .. . But you would not have thought thusly a couple of nights ago . . . For Burrus ‘Williams finished his fill-in hour at the Mayflower Lounge, doffed his mufti and donned the dinner jacket, dashed to Heigh Ho . .., Hours he played piano in the band ... Hours it was before somebody discovered Burrus’ tootsies still were wrapped in the brown shoes he'd worn with the business suit and he'd forgotten to change . . . Wouldn't tell on Burrus this way, only he brought it on him- self with a pun ... Suchapun. .. Asked him the other night if he'd play that Null Cahrd tune. “Ziegeuner” . . . “Huh” said he. “You mean ‘Zigeuner be a Hot Time in the Old ‘Town Tonight’” . . . Telling on him isn’t enough . . . He should be keel- hauled from Pete Macias’ house boat’s small boat ... * * * Shaw-Shaw (Wini Shaw to you) has been seeing a bit of the town - .. which is a fine thing indeed be- cause this gives the town a chance to see Shaw-Shaw . . . She was seen £upping and dahcing out at the Shore- ham ball room a few evenings ago . . . and last night, unless the well-laid plans of certain scribes went far, far astray, Wini had herself much fun taking in the Pall Mall room at the Raleigh . . . lending a darned good- looking ear to the Eddie Elkins music, which is back, hurrah! . .. and maybe crooning a soft Hawaiian lullaby to herself . .. Not yet, though has she been reported at the Hi-Hat to listen to the native Honolulu hot-cha . . . Ye Spectator wandered into the Carl- ton’s El Patio just before the open- ing hour, found Sande Willlams all alone on the bandstand, banging the piano for dear life—but loud . .. “I am playing ‘The Blue Banube’ for Representative Tinkham,” Sande answered the raised eyebrows . . . “That is very fine,” we said, glancing meaningly about the empty room . . . It wasn't open yet . . . Remember? . . . “That is very fine indeed. Maybe you ought to be humored, but just where i3 this Representative Tinkham, for whom you are playing ‘The Blue Danube?’” . . . “Oh,” said Sande, “he’s out in the lobby” . . . Repre- 14th and H Sts, N.W. Things, Smart Places. ‘Trade Mark Registered, U. 8. Patent Office.) sentative Edward O'Nefl likes the Wardman Park’s Metronome Room wlmost as much as he likes his native New Jersey . . . and when he stops in to give a listen to Art Warren's music he drinks nothing but orange- ade . . . an ancient native potion used in the olden days to ward off Jersey mosquitoes . . . Gordon Hitten- mark, the radiaguy, likes the Metro- nome, too . . . and Public Printer Augustus Giegengack was in the other nighi . . . We like it to, F. S, and thanks for the warning . . . but some- day one of these personal tip-offs is going to land between these column rules and then where will we all be? ... Enters and Borgia . . . remember the “most encored dancers the Heigh- Ho has ever known” . . . are coming to the Shoreham to headline the floor show . . . and Josephine Huston will be there, too . . . Pete Borras, the Madrillon’s host, says the day of “glamorous” restaurants, like back in the 80's and 90s, is returning . . . He admits that before long the Madrillon is apt to have some real competition in this business and it won't be like it was back in 1920 . . . when John Dos Passos returned to New York from a trip here and told friends the Madrillon was the only place in this outpost of civilization where he could get a meal - and when Henry L. Mencken took back part of his state- ment that there was no food in Wash- ington . . . took it back after Pete showed him there was ... And just the other night that lervely blond ,Virginia Guernsey, who's known by | another name when she sings, brought her palate down to test the chef’s skill . . . while across the room sat a two-escort-surrounded lass who was Marion Somerville’s double if she wasn't Marion Somerville . and Johnny Shaw is reported to be train- ing on arroz con pollo for the on- coming golf season . . . He had an 80 the first day out and is planning to lick the socks off of all other local musicians. . . . But let 'em eat if they feel they need food . . . Well be satisfed to listen to Helen Forrest sing ... THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY. Believe It or Not . . . The fellow up there in the rear is slapping a bass fiddle with that right hand. His name is Dave. The backward chap playing the violin—or the chap playing the violin backward— is named Al. The lad with the bassoon, or whatever it is, is yclept Willie. If you believe the caption which came with the picture, they have no last names. This must be very hard on them, but they entertain nightly at the Shoreham’s One-to- Two Cludb anyhow. —Underwood & Underwood Photo. HOREHAM HOTEL—Enters and Borgia, one of the two dance teams to achieve outstanding | ‘S renown in the village for night | club appearances—they've been at | Heigh-Ho four times—return to town tomorrow, heading the show here in the ball room. Josephine Huston will be on hand to sing, too. Music by Barnee tops things off. * % k% Club Troika—Entertainmen' in a ! gay Muscovite manner is the feature | here. The midnight show is high | lighted by an exciting Apache dance, and the other shows are brightened | by other skits. Featured performers are Zinaida Nicolina, Mischa Markoff, Marusia Sava, Lolik and Or'ik, Yasha Nicogosoff and Capt. Nick Hope. =" TONIGHT REGULAR $1.50 " DINNER, $1.00 Served Till 9 P.M. Dancing from 7 to 1:3¢ No Minimum or Cover. RESTAURANT MADRILLON 15th and N. Y. Ave. Wash. Bldg. DI. 4561 223 FEERERR R EARRNY, BARN DANCE Friday Night at BOULEVARD FARMS On the Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway FEATURING Charlie King and His Hill Billies, Plus Phil Loria and His Orches- tra for Round Dancing. 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Ave. ertended (Wheaton) Huge Log-Burning Fireplas Choice Beer and Wine Never a Cover Special Dinners Served Daily Phone Kensington 176 Mayflower Lonnge—There's Sidney’s music for dancing at this spot that’s as pleasant a one in which to pass an getlote Easter Sunday Dinnner Served _from noon Until Eicht PM. $1.75 per person “NO TIPPING” is our Rule! ESTAURAN NEW GYPSY CHORUS | 15 PEOPLE DINNERS—from $1.00 Revues—8:30 and 12:00 p.m. DANCING from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. No Cover Charge At Any Time No extra charge for dinner | suests remaining throdfhout the evening. Open Sundays Phone Louis, NA. 0232-0233 * DIAN & DUVAL TROY & LYNNE EVELYN KNIGHT HENRY NESTOR % Bill Strickland's NO COVER CH, Sat.. | No. 1 Thomas Circle WASHINGTON SOCIETY favors Pete Macias’ @i@fl@f@ 1536 Connecticut Ave. For its Refined and So- histicated Atmosphere s Smart Music... s Top-notch Bar and Cuisine, Couvert, $1.10 Saturday, $1.65 Reservations LEO NOrth 1231 groups. factor. cover Of Minimum A gatertaiament G patiers Cream of Mushroom So % Hawstat qint Filet of Ses Trout ub Stea Fresh Vegetadle Platter With Homemade Pies, Italian Popular and Operatie AL NORTON, M. C. Capitolians ARGE DINNER 90c Sun.. Belle Meniere k. Bordelgise Sauce boached Eoo mate atmosphere, the cuisine, the service, Leo and the smart music make this a favorite with the kerridge trade. Dancing is to Pete Macias’ own orchestra, directed by Irv Levick. The arrangements are by Artie Humes, and there’s incidental entertainment by Burrus Williams, Don Shook, Jimmy Nichols and Rutt Hawn. * % k% El Patio—Portia C. Portar, the handsome American lass who does authentic Spanish dances better than the Spaniards, is in her last week as the featured entertainer at the Carl- ton’s tony room. Next week comes & tap dancer “on the Eleanor Powell type.” Sande Williams and his lads do other entertaining, and the dance music, of course, * Ok kX Pall Mall Room—Bright-st item of the moment on the local music scene is the return to the Raleigh’s sleek room of Eddie Elkins and the famed Elkins music. Bill Owen is back, too. * %k Lotus—The new Paul Florenz-pro- duced revue features songs by Henry Nestor, a spectacular novelty adagio by Diane and Duval, more songs by Evelyn Knight, eccentric dances by ‘Troy and Lynne and a chorus of eight. #" Norton is the master of ceremonies and Bill Strickland makes the music. * x k& Wardman Park Hotel—There’s mu- slc for dancing played sweetly and smartly by Arthur Warren and his orchestra, popular with a lot of the people up New York and Westchester way. The Saturday tea dances are fun. * ok * % Hi-Hat Lounge — The Royal Ha- wailans provide music for entertain- ment, featuring this week all the tunes from Bing Crosby’s new picture, “Wai- kiki Wedding.” Helen Malcolm is on hand, too, to contribute songs and neat work at the midget piano. * K K Madrillon—There’s bright music and an atmosphere you'll like here, too. Dance tunes are by Johnny Shaw and his orchestra, with sweet songs by Helen Forrest. * % kX * Macina’s—There’s continuous music and entertainment every night at the cocktail lounge. * ok K X Hamilton Hotel—Milton Davis and his orchestra provide the dance music —_————— Y/ PR MINIMUM EXCEPT SAT. Min. $1 from 9:30) HOTEL HAMILTON 14%*&K DI-2580 Sensational Dance Team PAUL FLORENZE GIRLS Carole Pillard Specialty Artistic Dance Masters Songs with popular swing $1.00 the triumphant return of EDDIE ELKINS AND HIS ORCHESTRA with DON and SALLY JENNINGS Dancing Delightfully for You ... COCKTAIL HOUR 4-6 _ Wl ' AT THE HOTEL RALEIGH PDuke o WindsorInn where wholesome and good food attract entire family A complete selection of dinners in a reasonable range of prices . . . At Windsor Inn, food is the deciding 55¢ DINNER Tomato Juice, Ina:’Cil Supreme, é!rduh‘ldt Juice ‘ongomme Printaniere Stuffed Pork, Che! Style Omelette Confetture Hearts of Lettuce Salad, Thousand Island Dressing Fresh Green Peas, Spanizh Rice, Stewed Corm, O’Brien Potatoes Candied Sweéet Potatoes Cake, Pudding, Jell-O, Ice Cream lomemade Rolls Cofee. Tea, Milk, Beer De Luxe Dinner MARCH 25, 1937. the Rainbow Room, which col inues one of the favorite downtown dine-and-dance spots. * ok ok % La Paree—Morrie Franks, who im- personates the stars of Hollywood, headlines the floor show and does the master of ceremonies turn. There are dances by Diane and Eddie and the six Tip-Toppers have been held over. * % K X Cocoanut Grove—There’s a brand- new big revue here, featuring Dan:ers Reoul and Virginia, the Roxyettes and a new master of ceremonies. To- morrow night there comes another specialty performer, a 6 foot 4 torch singer, and there's also a dancing sister team. Emory Daugherty’s music. * Xk K K Mayfair — Jack Campbell and Leo Lisee provide the entertainment at cocktail dinner and supper time, and they’re a couple of lads who know well the ways of entertaining. * oK K Kk Casa Grande—There's an old-fash- joned barn dance every Wednesday night, with music by a real hill-billy band. Other nights the dancing is modern, to Bert Motley's music. EEEE 0ld Fireside—Every Saturday night, starting at 10 o'clock, there’s dancing to music by the Melody Aces. SANDE WILLIAMS LEADS . . . His baton is a bow that draws both entertain- ment and music . . . reason enough why he and his men LEAD IN POPULARITY By Popular Demand! Portia Portar Last Week! MINIMUM $1.00 Dancing from 10 MELt. 2626 16th and K Always INFINITELY BRIGHTER | CHARLES E. LANE WEDS | Meet your Friends | ¢ here for ST. LOUIS, March 25 (#)—The | Luncheon marriage of Dorothy Jean Sayman, 20, Bi"‘fle‘g’;}:fi".‘:‘: daughter of T. M. 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