Evening Star Newspaper, September 30, 1937, Page 38

After Dark Smart People, Smart Things, Smart Places. By the Spectator. Trade Mark Reglistered, U. 8. Patent Office, UITE a party it was ... the one tossed Tuesday night to launch the town's newest temple of chow mein and floor shows from New York, the Bam- boo Gardens . . . & party that started with some powerful potion probably designed by the Spartans of old to give them their stamina, lasted through a couple of brightly garbed floor shows and much pleasant dance music by Russ Cullen’s lads until those w. k. wee, small hours were yell- ing for help . . . Virginia Macias was there, having for the moment crawled out from under the many tasks attendent upon helping brother Pete open the Heigh-Ho; so were Marty Rubin and Irv Levick of the Heigh-Ho band and handsome Mrs, Levick and Leo, the suave charge d’'affaires of the Maclas manse on Connecticut avenue . . . Lots of mu- gic people turned up, too, to lend an ear to this new band Russ leads and to approve . . . the Sidney (music by Sidney) Seidenmans, the Maurice Kafkas, the Moe Baers . . press was on hand, to gaz proval that approached awe amazement at the miraculous doings of Henry Wong and Hugh Lang, the powers behind the transformation of the spot into a modern, up-to-the- minute sleek room, with pastel walls and indirect lighting and nary a trace of the La Paree that used to be ... In that setting, with that bright, spirited dance music, it can't miss « « . The only thing the boys have forgotten is a lounge room out of range for retiring into while the fel- low currently impersonating a master of ceremonies is taking up time that might be devoted to something else. * * ¢ More flash bulbs will pop tonight . . . more gayety will run rampant, or whatever gayety does when on the loose ... For tonight the town's blades and their damsels will turn out en masse to welcome back to the after-dark scene Pete Macias 'Heigh-Ho . . . Also done over from doorman to north room, with lilting dance music that may become the talk of the town's dancers, with dances by Lunina and Lattanz, who made their debut in this country at Heigh-Ho's opening last year . . . And & busy evening it will be . . . for also opening is the Raleigh's swank Pall Mall Room . . . with Washington's Charlie Wright come back home, with dance music by Sunny Kendis of Stork Club fame, with hosts of diplo- mats and other big-wigs expected to be on hand. * * * And tomorrow night it's the | Shoreham’s spanking new Blue Room, risen where used to be the ball room, rearranged and done up in a color that's likely to be the village's favorite color of the year . .. Opening midst much festivity, Gardner Moore im- porting from New York a gala gal- filled Janette Hackett revue, produced especially for the Blue Room's debut « + . With Barnee breaking out in a fine rash of new dance arrangements. * * * The Bamboo Gardens Tuesday and now three openings in two nights | + + . Saturday morning bids will be opened from reputable undertakers, * * * Now comes an emissary from the | Mayflower Hotel's Osgood Roberts, | dashing in the door in a lather to | bring tidings of the Mayflower Lounge's Fall opening, the year's | “champagne and orchids party,” set | for a week from tomorrow. * % % Johnny Shaw felt pretty proud | of his lads the other night .. . For| into the Madrillon for a snack of arroz con pollo or some other tasty | | item conjured up by the master mind in Peter Borras’ kitchen came Judy Starr, she who used to brighten the air waves from in front of Rudy | Vallee's Band . . . Lent an attentive ear as Johnny whipped out with | ““Vieni Vieni,” the lilting tem Rudy | intmduced, then sent a note to Johnny telling him “Rudy'd be proud of you.” * * * Dance music by Paul Kain out 8t the Wardman Park's Metronome Room has a lot of people turning a merry polka . .. and it's liked by such people as dashing Capt. G. C. Pirie, new air attache at the British Embassy - .. and Agnes and Paul Doherty, niece and nephew of Senator and Mrs, e e Ly The Epicure with a Knowing Palate —visits the Parrot often for its culinary delights (Southern menus), spark- ling beverages and impec- cable service. Mrrah . Lorensand her ‘per- sonalized analysis” 20th and R Sts. Ph. NOrth 8918 HAMILTON vugrliably ir Comdelioned 14TH and K N.W. STANLEY . GORDON, Mgr. Joseph C. O'Mahoney, taking over the senatorial apartment at the Wardman while aunt and uncle are away . . , Ina Ray Hutton and a party were out to lend a couple of ears to the Kain rhythms the other night, too . . . and the Shoreham's Barnee comes over often. * * * Reports from the Hi-Hat have it that the Three M's now h learned the correct number of ienis” in “Vieni Vieni” . , . can now tear it to shreds without getting their tongues twisted . . . and thats & brighter place up there now, too, with Helen Malcolm back . . . Customer broke a glass at one of our niteries the other evening, was assessed 50 cents by the manager, who then spent the rest of the evening brooding because he didn’'t make it a dollar, after the customer paid hap- pily with no argument . . . Headed for the top of the hit list is “The Folks Who Live on the Hill,” a smooth collection of notes and lyrics by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein, 2d . . . Week's best listening: Helen (Madril- lon) Forrest's version of “That Old Feeling” . . . She just had an offer to sing with Artie Shaw, but said no «« . Maybe because she and Al Spiel, Johnny (no relation) Shaws drummer, are closer than 7:27?2 Ramon is at Maryland Club Gardens. Anna May Wong Back to the Screen. CAMERA work has started at Para- mount’s Hollywood studio on “Daughter of Shanghai,” in which Anna May Wong returns to the screen after an absence of two years. Philip Ahn, whose most recent film role was with- James Cagney in “Something to Sing About,” has been assigned the leading male role oppo- site Miss Wong, it was announced by William Le Baron, managing director of production. Larry Crabbe has been given a featured role in the picture, the first heavy part he has portrayed since becoming a film star. Others in the cast include Charles Bickford, Anthony Quinn, Evelyn Brent, Cecil Cunningham, Frank Sul- ly, J. Carrol Naish, John Patterson and Lucien Littlefield. Aiberni Is C;st. UIS ALBERNI has been added to the cast of “Hitting a New High," next Lily Pons musical for R-K-O Radio pictures, Alberni’s recent pictures include “The King and the Chorus Girl,” “Two Wise Maids,” and “When You're in Love.” Supporting players are, besides Al- berni, John Howard, Jack Oakie, Billy Gilbert, Eric Blore, Eduardo Cian- nelli and Floyd Shackleford. D Lunina and Lattanz EIGH-HO CLUB—Tonight the | favorite supper dance rendez- } vous of a whole raft of the H is an outfit that can swing or be sweet and there'll be songs by Marty Rubin. * ox x % | Pall Mall Room—Tonight also the Raleigh Hotel's sleek and sophisticated dinner and supper dance spot greets the new season. Imported to lend lus- ter to the occasion are Washington's Charlie Wright to sing and the Stork | Club’s Sunny Kendis to provide the dance music. * % ¥ % Shoreham Hotel—Gala opening par- ty for the Blue Room is set for tomor- row night, when a new ball room and a new color make simultaneous debuts. Brightening the scene will be a gay | revue, led by Janette Hackett, written | {by her brother, Scripwriter Albert | Hackett, especially for the Shoreham. | Music, of course, will be by Barnee. | and in healthy condition. list. & GAITHERSBURG, Gardens Open Sunday and Week Days | SCHWARTZ PEONY GARDENS PEONY ROOTS Now is the Time to Plant Them OVER 350 VARIETIES * | —Of the finest single, Japanese, double standard roots. Guaranteed true to name Send for price 90: AND UP MD.—Phone 15 % SHENA TO PITTSBURGH AND CHICAGO flat‘e‘z pe,uttute, too/ You save about an hour to Chicago. Leaving time is later, too. B & O’s Air-Conditioned Shenandoah is the popular daytime train through historic Harper’s Ferry, the Potomac River Valley and the scenic Alleghenies. The only Railroad in the East with Stewardess-Nurse Service. Latest Pullman equipment and remodeled and refurnished Individual Reclining Seat Coaches, with many extra conveniences, NDOAH , continental dance stylists, who made their American debut last Fall at the opening of Pete Macias’ Heigh-Ho Club, have been so pleased with their success in this country they made arrangements to return to town for this year's opening festivities at the Heigh Ho, tonight. Madrillon—Always here and always there’s a happy crowd | | on hand. Peter Borras, Frank McNey | town's white tie and tiara set | or Parker make you feel at home right | opens for another season, all done up away with the greeting you get at the in pastels and gay drapes. The band | door and inside there's dance music | including Tray Meals at Coach Seats. a mile in coaches \2¢ STEWARDESS especially helpf women and childr, Lv. Washington Ly. Silver Spring Ar. Pittsburgh (P.& 3¢ a mile in Pullmans® ®Plus Pullman fare D. L. MOORMAN, General Passenger Agent 15th « H Streets, N. W. Telephone District 3300 or National 7330 Other Improved iny :Irnl:'n Station at 1:40 P. .xb P. M., 11:50 P. M. BALTIMORE & Servics to Chicago, leav-- M., 5 P. M., TRAY MEAL SERVICE direct to Coach Seat at reasonable prices. OHIO Ruilcoad 25,8 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 1937 there's gayety | INE AT THE oDGEHOTEL North Capitol and E Sts. Luncheons from 65c¢ Dinners from $1.00 Finest Food and Service in Washington With NO TIPPING OYSTERS Now in Season Served Any Style SPECIAL PLATTERS Dails Full Course Dinner 55¢ and up \ Served 5 to ® by Johnny Shaw and his orchestra. Songs are sung the way songs should be sung by Helen Forrest, * kK % Hi Hat Lounge—Helen Malcolm has returned to add her pleasant songs and her nice piano tickling to the enter- tainment. The three M's remain to regale the customers with songs of the moment and bright parodies. * ok Kk % Bamboo Gardens—A bright and pleasant new spot has turned up where the La Paree used to be. Dance music is by Russ Cullen’s Orchestra and there's & floor show headed by Helen and Tommy Nip, jr., who do a neat bit of tapping. Also there are songs by Patsy Shaw, other specialties and a chorus. * ok ok % Wardman Park Hotel—1If it's rhyth- mic, up-to-the-minute dance music you crave, you'll find it in the Metro- nome room, where Paul Kain and his band hold forth nightly from 10 till 2 with everything from Noel Coward to the Big Apple. . * ok k% Maryland Club Gardens—There's a new show on hand this week, with Ricardo and Francine doing their | stairs, versions of the tango and rhumba, Kay Crondell singing, Peggy Faye con- tributing musical comedy and modern- istic dances and Fritz Mali showing off his violin technique. Dancing is to Jimmy Santmeyer's orchestra. * Kk K = Mayflower Hotel—Sidney's Orches- tra is present daily to play for dancing, afternoons until 7 and evenings after 10. Right now there are plans under way for the gala party to be held a week from tomorrow to open the Fall season in the lounge. * X K % Hamilton Hotel—Jack Joyce, the courting domestic relations It's an ancient custom for the cop on the beat to have an occasional snack In your kitchen Invite your maid out , Is your good luck, for then y may dine at the Madrillon. MAID'S NIGHT OUT dinner 51 EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT (This Is our regular $1.50 dinner) RESTAURART MADRILLON ASHINGTON BLDG. 15th & N. Y. Ave. Dist, 4561 Night Club PERSONALITIES Featuring: LINDSAY GIRLS YEVO & DARO Dance Sophisticates “SATCH & SATCHEL” Nagasaki-Peckin MARION DAWN Personality Songstress BUDDY SHANER Featured Vocalist JOEY DEAN Happy Feet: Acrobatie AL NORTON, M. C. Dancing to: Bill Strickland's CAPITOLIANS 3 Revues Daily 1:00—7:30—11:30 P. M. LOTUS Restaurant of Distinetion (4th St at of the MAYFLOWER L0l NGE Friday, October 8th Ten o'clock The Champagne and Orchids Event of the After Dark Season EarlyReservations Suggested e one legged chap who can dance twice as well as a lot of people with twice as many feet and who is a pleasant master of ceremonies, stays on to do the entertaining in the Rainbow room. Dance music is supplied by Milt Davis and his orchestra, with songs by Gin- ger Lee, * % x % Lotus—The new show is headed by smart dancers Yevo and Daro, whose tango is a lot more than just all right. The Lindsay girls remain to do new routines to brighten up the proceed- ings «nd there are dances by Joey Dean, songs by Buddy Shaner, more songs by Marion Dawn. Al Norton is| the master of ceremonies and music is by Bill Strickland’s Capitolians, * & K % Anchor Room—The popular cocktail lounge at the Annapolis has music by & John Slaughter trio and songs by Evelyn Knight. * ok k% Hay-Adams House—Dinner music in the main dining room is supplied by | Larry Hendrick and his electric or- RAN every evening between 6 and 9. For a bit of quiet relaxation there's the Old English Tap Room down- * % X % Boulevard Farms — Every Friday night the guys and gals let down their hair and go in for the Big Apple, which then is the featured attraction Dance music is by Phil Loria and his orchestra. * % x x King Cole Room—Joan English re- FRIDAY Is : Big Apple Night at s » 2TV 8'3 Miles Below Alexandria on the MT. VERN IGHWAY Phone: ALEX. 2683-W-2 Floor Show Friday and Saturday ] / CONTINE AL . 4 Finest Orinks ® Tastiest Foods Only R-year-old In- gridients Used in All Mixed Drinks. * Rhythmic Revelry by the 3 Merrymakers Assisted by Helen Malcolm The Sinom Cigarette Girl* Never a Cover Never a Minimum § AMBASSADOR A%/ For Reservations Phone ADams 0700 * Mazim Lowe's Music “Barnee” directing mains to entertain the customers with her pleasant manner of selling songs. Also present is Vicente de la Garza, the troubadour from Old Mexico, * K ¥ X Casa Grande—There's & floor show every night at this spot out on the Baltimore Boulevard. * ok K % Uptown—There's entertainment nightly at this cocktail, dinner or sup-~ per rendezvous on Connecticut avenue. { Now Air Conditioned! CHECKERBOARD ROOM TASTY COCKTAILS AIR-CONDITIONED DINING ROOM DINNER-85¢ LUNCHEON, 55¢ Lafayette Hotel 16th & Eye Sts. N.W. it's new!! - gay and colorful and it opens Pete Macias' fheigh Ho , Club First Night Minimum, $2.50 Reservations Call LEO. . Gl BLUE ROOM at the Shoreham Hotel FRIDAY Man Sees After 26 Years. Losing his sight 26 years ago in a coal mine explosion, Gwilyam John of Ton-yr-efail, Wales, regained it as he bent over to tie his shoelace. He was attending a social welfare confer= ence and when he stood up to speak he saw his wife for the first time. In | & recent operation John's right eye | was opened, but he was still blind, Anchor With Your Friends in the Anchor Room Washington’s Finest Cocktafl Room Peaturing Jebn Slaw with Evelyn Knight HOTEL _ [Annapoli H St. at 12th N. W. for the season TONIGHT ES on tal Donces by LUNINA and LATTANZ Music by Paul Kain Dancing Nightly 10-2 W ARDMAN PARK HOTEL Lemiete NIGHT A room all restaurant-goers will appreciate . . . a room the after-dark cosmopolites will take to their hearts . . . @ dramatic, romantic room. SHOREHAM R-E-V-U-E Especially created and _cos- tumed for the opening of the Blue Room. * N Lovely Girl Chorus With John Barker Broadway Musical Com- edy Star * Novelty Acts * Two Beautiful Shows 9:30 and 11:30 Opening Night Dinner, $3 Other Nights, $2 (Ezcept Saturdays) Including Cover Prices Plus Tax SHOREHAM HOTEL Connecticut Avenue at Calvert