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The Washington times., 1934-09-15

0 Metro Goldwyn.Mayer contract.
This will be Miss 0ordon's first
picture activity. She Is now in
California and Is expected to be.
ain work in a new film very soon.
Plays in which she appeared on
Broadway include Three Cor
nered Moon. I" Serena Dlandish, !"
and 4 = ) d Children"
The Washington times., 1934-09-15
Has
Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon. New York stage
star. whose last appearance was
in the Theater Guild production,
They Shall Not Die" has signed
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My 10 Fovorite
Pictures

No. 2S-JAMEs w. ROOT
James Root, popular manager
OF warner Bros. Savoy Theater,
one OF the oldest Of the chain
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Cecil 3. DeMille. In a terrible
hurry, the producer gave the
interview while taking his bath.
And the reporter nit-wtt didn't
even mention the fact in his
story
The Washington times., 1934-09-15

Director Wesley Ruggles all be.
came fathers. During TOO Much
Harmony" Skeets Gallagher
paced the hospital halls for the
second time. 1t was left to an
electrician working with the COM
pany to uphold the legend for
Were Not Dressing" but Bing
cinched 1t firmly with the Crosby
twins soon after the finish Of "She
The Washington times., 1934-09-15

Through" James w. Root
9. "All Quiet on the Western
Front"
7. "Disraeli."
8. "Fortysecond Street."
8. "Qolddiggers Of Broadway"
10. Over the Hill"
Plays Own Music
Gertrude Michael composes mu.
Sic and will play one Of her own
longS Ia Menace
The Washington times., 1934-09-15

hLoves Me Not" And now Rangers
baby will carry on for Here /;
My Heart"
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-02-15
PROCEEDINGS
OF The
COLONIAL COUNCIL
FOR ST. CROIX
Continued from Feb 14th.
FOR ST. CROIX
Continued from Feb. 14th.

COnLlHuSu lEOIn EcU' 13th'
1st Member for Frederiksted Town
(Merwin): Mr.. Chairman. In this case you
anpointed three members. 3rd Member
for Frederiksted Country District mold.
LIST Member for Chrisriansted Town and
mvself | do not know which of US should
call the meeting.
The Chairman. According to ordinary
parliamentary practice the first member
named on a committee is the one to call
the meeting.
End Member for Frederiksted Town
(RroD): Mr.. Chairman. think | heard
Won saw that this commission is supposed
10 fix the export duty on rum. Is there
an export tax on rum!
The Chairman: Yes. 8 per cent on
every dollar is the tax. When exported
in q foreign ship the tax lie 6 per cent.
Now, gentlemen, # you 90 not care 70
nroceed with item l on the order of the
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-02-15

Adult Education Program will feature
a serie. Of lectures on Citizenship. etc.
10 be. given by prominent gcntlemen.
The first will be delivered oy Hon, D.
Hamilton Jackson:
Wednesday, February ID Frederik-
sted Jr High School $50
Friday February I6, the SteeDle
Building Chrstiansted- $50
Subject.
1.-The Citizens Du 70 The State
It is hoped that manv will avail them
selves of the opportu nifty to hear these
Instructive lectures
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-02-15

valuation. i.e, Frcs. 1850 per100
lbs at 80.
Recommend that the above tariff
becomes effective October l, 1926 +.
BrederiksIed, ST. Croix. V. l.,
September %. 1926
E D. Boardman D. s. Armstrong
CIV. F. Daniel +. Andersen
r. Petersen.
Then on December "a. 1920 the last
valuation of rum was given at 80 on
valuation of Frcs. 800 per gallon. At
present the Custom Department will base
their expoft tariff on those figures. But
the Government feels that change is
necessary. However. if you. gentlemen.
feet that the present valuation can con-
tinue in existence until the Committee
appointed by the Chair makes its report
| see no harm in so doing.
3rd Member for Christansted Country
District (ArmStr0ngc Mr.. Chairman.
Was the 1926 VALUATION a new one or
one that was inherited?
The Chairman The tariffs were fix,
ed in 1920.
End Member for Frederiksted Country
District On. Al. Skeock): Mr.. Chairman.
rhree members of the Commission whose
ram g you call are absent from the sand
therefore, / think it is necessary that
new commission be elected by the Coun-
Gil today. 49,,
The Chairman: Except this further
exclamation. Do not mix the Commission
up with the law. The Commission fixes
the tariffs but does not remain After
three wears a new commission must be
elected by the Council to value these
things. | would suggest that this item
he nassed over so as TO allow the COM
mttee time to make its report. The
only question raised in regard to this
matter was the authority for the
ell elton of this commission, b u
we have the statement of the honor
alb Lieutenant Gev rnor that the law
cannot be found.
Nevertheless. the Council has IN the
past been electing the commission on this
supposed authority. 1t was ID satisfy Ger.
tain members that the Council allowed
the committee to be appointed. Person
allv. | did not see any necessity for
committee.
No one requesting that the Commits
sion be elected Item ! of the order Of the
day was passed over to allow the Com
mittee appointed by the Chairman time
to report on this matter.
To be Continued
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-02-15

day it is up to you If you feel that it Is
not necessary to elect the commission TO-
day / would be willing 10 let the matter
go over to another meeting.
LIST Member for FrederkSted Town
(Merwin): Mr.. Chairman So long as the
law calls for the election OF two men TO
serve on the commission 1t should be
done. Members should decide as to
whether or not they are willing to wait
on the committee report
End Member for FredeIikEtsd Town
(BrotV): MIR. Chairman. In as much as
| heard you say that commission is ex-
listing am willing to let the matter re-
main in allegiance until the committee you
appoint makes its report.
The Chairman read the report of
meeting Of the Export Tariff Commission
of ST. Croix held September rs, 1926,
which is as follows:
The St. Croix Export Tariff
Commission consisting of Msssrs
+ Andersen and d. 8. Armstrong
elected by the Colonial Council az
meeting Of September IL. 1926.
and the Collector of Customs. Mr.
e. D. Boardman. and his two de-
putles for ST. Croix. V l.. Messrs
L. V. f. Daniel and r. Petersen,
met on September 20. 1875. In
Frederiksted FOR the purpose of
fixing the export values Of cotron.
molasses and cotton seed.
The meeting was called TO order at
3.45 P. M. by the Chairman who
requested Mr.. G. " F. Daniel to
act as Secretary. 1t was decided:
That Molasses unfit for human
consumption should have fixed
valuation of Frcs. O. Is per gallon
at 3%.
That Molasses or Syrup fit for hui
man consumption should have
valuation of Frcs. R.25 per gallon
at 80.
That Cotton to remain at the same
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anything
remind ntmenoy booking
AHEARTs MErRoroNs NEWS REEL accompanies this picture
Admission assUua
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sisters" is what the hearty macs
tro thinks. "Sure to be one of
the biggest acts on the radio in
another year" he further opines.
Believing that only the coliseum
type of night club could right
fully be expected to engage head
line talent, Pete has never gone
in for the so-called floor show.
He prefers one good act and con-
tinuous entertainment from table
to table by the performing men,
bers of the orchestra. That the
Heigh-Ho congregation approves
the policy is evidenced by the
crowds always on hand.
Work on the first floor addition
is nearing completion. It looks
like Architect Billy st. Cyr Bar
rington and his ak welding crew
who have been recreating the in
terror of a Pilgrims cabin will be
able to blow the whistle for quit
ting time long before the District
A. c. B. says that legal drinking
is o. K.
The opening has been set for
Repeal Night" and those who re-
member the Heigh-Ho formal
opening last October surely will
be present, reinforced by friends
who have been listening to stories
Of that gay occasion 10 these sew
eral months.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Vivienne B aber
At Cotton Club

Miss vivienne Baber, billed as
the "Sepia Mae West" begins her
first week at the local Cotton
Club tonight in an especially ar
ranged song and dance routine
that has won fame for this dark
eyed Harlem queen at the Cotton
Club of Philadelphia.
With the petite Vivienne Baber,
and probably better known to
local patrons Of this Harlemesque
night spot, will be the sensational
dance team of Wade and Wade,
recently returned from an exten-
sive tour of Eastern theaters sue
cessfully, including the R.K.O.
Palace, Of New York. Robert
Wade, the male partner of this
dance team, has a flash dance.
Appearing at frequent intervals,
the chorus Of eight dusky beauties
add their talents to this floor
show that could more appro-
priately be called a "revue."
Between the two floor revueS
the tantalizing music of Tommy
MyleS and his Cotton Club Orches-
ira sets the tempo for the dancers
who like their music Subdued.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
About the Band
At Troika

Michel Michaeloff Weiner, &C
complished violinist, is q featured
member of the band now at the
Russian Troika. Weiner is a well.
known Washington musician, pro-
ficient in both classic and lighter
music.
Sam Rosey. xylophonist, and
Matt Windsor are in charge Of
the music dispensing at the Troi.
ka, which is one of Washington'S
smarteSt dine and dance places.
with Russian and American
menus.
Rosey is an expert drum player,
as well as one Of the best on the
musical xylophone.
Kingsley Smith, another mem.
Der Of the band, woos sweet notes
from his saxophone, and also is
adept at the piano keyboard.
A large floor revue presenting
many well-known Russian ART.
lsts Is presented nightly at the
Russian Troika,
The Washington times., 1934-02-17

Aaronson's Commanders. Jimmie
also will be remembered for his
expert pitching on the Capitol
ians' baseball team this summer.
The floor show at the Lotus
this week includes the team Of
Airline and Ingram, who present
a wide variety Of dance routines.
Their specialties include both
musical comedy and Harlem
stepping.
Mary Charlotte Eller is also a
feature. Miss Eller does mod
ernistic acrobatic and Russian
steps. The Capitolians' orchestra
is scoring a hit with their "Tra-
peze" number this week. M. c..
Al Norton is responsible for the
production.
A gala festival is planned to
welcome the return Of liquor at
the Lotus, which will have a
complete stock Of fancy wines
and liquors.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
DooIeyS Sisters on
MadriIIon Bill

Though vintage wines from
every famed wine district in the
world will be available at the
Madrillon, proprietor Peter Borras
is placing some particular stress
on fine wines and cognacs from
his native Spain.
Among these will be Rioja, Cat
alonian, Madeira, and Malaga
wines, not to mention the noted
Spanish sherries, the best in the
world. Incidentally, or not so in
cidenta1ly, it is intriguing to know
that Spanish wines are all excep-
tionally strong and are often used
to fortify French wines.
The Madrillon picture this week
includes that expert dancing pair,
Burns and OldS. Tonight (Satur-
day. will mark their farewell to
the Madrillon after an extended
engagement. Their whirlwind
waltzes and Cuban tangos are the
latest and most graceful develop
mentS of ballroom dancing.
Next week beginning Monday,
the Dooley Sisters will be added to
the floor show. These lively little
colleens do "hot Harlem" stuff,
deep harmony singing, a fan
dance, high kick and acrobatic
dance numbers. It is to be gath
cred that they are plenty versa
tile and vivid. They will appear
at both the dinner and supper
dance shows.
Madrillon's favorite singer, little
Libby (MiSs Ca'lina) Rowland, has
rehearSed a new series Of songs
which she will present on the
weekend and Monday for the first
time. They include Carolina, "
the number from Janet Gaynor's
new picture, also "A Penny for
Your Thoughts"
Madrillon dance music is both
light and gay, with Leon Brusiloff
leading his orchestra Of enter
tainer-muSicianS.
Any number Of Valentine par
ties were given at the Madrillon
this week, with special table deco
rations and large and highly deco
rative cakes marking these gath
erings. Among dinner and lunch
con hosts this week were Senor
Don Claudio Irrutia, Of the Vene-
Zuelan Legation, Major R. j. Wal
ter, and Major e. Engelman.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
LaParee Features
College Night

It was a good idea Of the La
Paree to put on College Night
every Friday evening, judging
from the attendance records.
Scholars appreciate the opportu-
nifty to secure diversified recrea-
ton over the weekend, and this
week much amusement is pro-
vided.
There is a snappy floor show
presented by Gizells Valfy, Phyllis
Sterling, Mildred King and Ray
Beck that is setting q new high
in popularity. Songs and dances
in the original manner make the
evening an enjoyable one.
Matinees are held three times
weekly, with two shows every
evening at 1880 and 1890. Emory
Daugherty and his orchestra
please the crowds day and night.
The Fourteenth and H Streets
Restaurant is noted for its good
food and excellent service, along
with stellar entertainment.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Bert Prival Is
featured at
Shoreham

The Shoreham Hotel is intro
ducing its new terraced dining
room arrangement to its patrons
this week. BY placing the tables
in the main ball room on three
wooden terraces all the diners have
a full view of the floor show. This
conception for dining has never
before been used in Washington
and answers a long felt want Of
patrons. In the past less than
half of the tables afforded a full
view of the dance floor, now every
table is as good as the next one.
Incidentally, last Saturday night,
the Shoreham dinner dance at
tendance passed all house records.
More persons we're present than
on the night of the opening of the
Shoreham dinner dances when
Ruly Vale and his orchestra flew
from New York City to Washing
ton to chriSten them.
This week Bert Prival, formerly
assistant ballet master of the Met
ropolitan Opera Company appears
in person. This is his first public
exhibition in Washington and his
dancing will be of great interest
to those interested in the terpsi-
chorian art. He is we'll known as
having recently been the dancing
partner Of the world-renowned
Maria Gambarelli.
De Costa and Lee, recently at
the st. Regis Hotel, New York, are
pr sen ting their aristocratic
dances, Jennings and Barlow, Of
radio fame, are featured in songs.
The dance music is by Maxim
loves Shoreham Hotel Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Dance Pair Are
Held Over at
Michel

Roselean and Seville, exotic
ballroom couple, have been held
over once more to headline the
floor show at Club Michel night
club at / Thomas Circle. The
patrons Of Walter Won HerbuliS'
favorite night spot have been
highly entertained and pleased
by the routines of this pair Of
dancers.
Roselean is the youngest daugh-
ter of John E. BetZ, wealthy
Philadelphian, while the South
American partner, Jean Veville,
was educated to be an architect.
Neither could Withstand the lure
of the dance floor, consequently
Club Michel patrons are given a
real treat by this team, titled the
Worlds Richest Dancers"
And along with them is the
very pretty and charming Miss
Ottilie George, whose voice is as
pleasant to hear as she is to
behold, bringing you the newest
and most popular songs.
It isn't often that q show
makes such a tremendous hit as
this one has that is currently
playing at the Club Michel,
enough to be held over. The
singing of Lew Davie and the
playing Of Dave Legum's Club
Michel band in their usual inimit-
able style are features. Dancing
during dinner and supper con-
tinueS until 3 a. m a a. m. on
Saturdays). And with repeal
around the corner an important
announcement is expected from
the Club Michel.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
10 Girls Make Their Debut
At Pete Mdcids Club

Pete Macias is introducing his
own "Heigh-Ho Girls" a close
harmony act that has been heard
over the Columbia network, to
patrons Of the swank Heigh-Ho
Club.
If all those somebodies who fire.
quent the Connecticut Avenue and
Q Street night spot think as
much Of the trio as does Pete
then they are in for quite little
stay. Better than the Boswell
The Washington times., 1934-02-17

who play for
dancing at the
Lotus, is one Of
the oldtimerS
in the musical
world.
Jimmy h a s
play ed with
many Of the
leading bands
in the country,
in au d eville
and smart BALI
rooms, and only
re ce n tly ree
turned for q
S hort W hile
with irwin q
The Washington times., 1934-02-17

pose in the lighter moods. I
should hate to see a nation
served entirely by the serious
works Of the great composers,
past and contemporary. A real
appreciation Of music includes
. cosmopolitan taste just as an
epicure can enjoy his tea and
toast.
"GrOwn-ups should read "Alice
In Wonderland" in preference
to 50 much of the current trash
called literature, and it is also
wise that grown-ups in music
should hear and sing songs like
"Three Little Pigs" There Is,
you know, a lot of the child in
all Of us.
"If Three Little Pigs were
translated into Italian and sung
At the opera by q muStachiOed
bass leaning over q sleeping
woman with dagger in hand, its
chief critic would term it superb.
"Of course nobody wants to
hear 1t or anything else played
As every third composition on
the radio. Everything in its
place. And when the call is for
diversion and gayety and Q mus
ical frOlic why complain because
the masses call for Gershwin
instead Of WAGNER"
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Like Daugherty

The new "Lowenkeller" at
1118 Connecticut Avenue, opposite
the Mayflower, and sponsored by
Conrad H. Reid and Guy T. Scott,
jr., will have a beerfest for in
vited guests, including the gentle
men and ladies Of the press, Tues
day, February 20, from 4 to 6
p. m. Those Pullman train mu-
sic units for Palm Beach and
other Florida customers are max
ing plenty Of work for local mu-
The Washington times., 1934-02-17

sicians. The favored combination
Is violin, guitar and saXophone
and Bill Strickland is very busy
lining up artists on these instru-
ments. At the heighth of the
Florida season Maestros Strick-
land and Johnny Slaughter will
establish an office in the South to
handle this business. :. The Emory
Daugherty band at La Paree is
getting very heavy play as one
Of the favored dancing groups Of
the debutanteS.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Legion in Movie

Members of Hollywood's famous
American Legion Post, numbering
more than 100, appear in atmo-
Spheric roles in "sons of the
Desert" Laurel and Hardy's new,
fulllength comedy farce at Loew's
Fox Theater.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
White Made Mistake

Ethel Norman. featured in
Were Not Dressing" once ap-
piled to George White for a sing
ing job, was turned down, and a
year later had the satisfaction
Of receiving an offer from White.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Buster" to Sing

Larry Buster Crabbe is TAX
ing singing lessons and hopes
eventually to do radio work, but
will do no singing in his next
picture, you're Telling Me-" in
which w. c. Fields heads the
cast.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
REPEAL DAY PLANS RUSHED
Wardman Park Hotel to Open
New Terrace Ball Room;
Harvey's Getting Ready
By AINsLEY R. KNIGHT

Old Green River having his journey Washington
delayed bit by regulations and rules and red tape
Though his arrival deferred somewhat he is surely
ing and the hotels and supper clubs keep
ing artisans and craftsmen busy preparing red paint well
come.
Right now appears the movable holiday will be some
time in earv March
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Taylor Is Lotus
Saxophonist

Jimmy Taylor, blond trum-
peter Of the Capitolians, under
the direction of Bill Strickland,
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Harvey's Prepares

Harvey'S Restaurant, famed for
years as one Of the strongholdS Of
excellent food in Washington, is
making elaborate preparations for
the return Of liquor.
Julius Lally, the genial mana
ger Of the Connecticut Avenue es-
tablishment, told me:
I'm order to reincarnate, 50 to
sneak, the spirit Of pre-prohibi-
tiOn days, we will have q corps
Of bartenderS, none Of which
have had less than 20 years.
service behind the leading bars
Of the country.
"Men who might be rejected
BY those in search for speed
'liquor-slinging," but they are
experts, accurate and careful,
who know how to mix drinks"
Mr.. Lally has installed two new
service bars, on the first and third
floors, the original glassware Of
Harvey'S from tiny brandy slippers
to decanters, has been duplicated.
And it's a bewildering array, I
can tell you.
mixed drinks on the menu
will be confined to the original
recipes used before the war;"
said Mr.. Lally. "The only ad-
ditiOn is the 'Sidecar.'
Every correct method Of serving
wine will be employed. A refrig-
Grated room for cooling cham
pagnes, ETC., has been prepared.
Will liquor bring back the art
Of good eating, Mr.. Lally was
asked.
"'UndOubtedly," he said. 'NOw,
people don't want to wait to have
their food properly prepared. An
other thing, many dishes which
call for wines in their recipes
will be again served. However,
the extent Of increase in real
dining is undetermined. As is the
expected demand for whiskies and
wine. Our stock, when we open
it, will be only enough to feel the
pulse of our patrons as to their
preferences"
julius Lally, himself, IS adept
and experienced in handling
liquors. He had charge Of the
wine and whisky cellars Of both
Harvey's and the Cafe Republique
before the war.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
At Wardnnan Park

Wardman Park Hotel will open
its terrace ballroom on February
~. Formerly known as the gold
room, 1t has been extensively re-
decorated and renovated, General
Manager George Riley tells us.
Oak paneling now covers the
walls, the pillars have been cut
down, giving a more spacious ef-
feet. The side nearest the win
dows has been elevated, permit
ing an ample view Of the floor.
"A thousand patrons can be seated
comfortably.
Tommy Tucker and his band
will be the opening attraction.
Tucker, well known on the air,
will stay at Wardman as long as
his popularity warrants. His or.
chestra just completed an engage
ment at the Roman Pools in
Miami.
Dancing will be in order every
QIght except Sunday. A floor
show Is planned, bringing name"
acts from New York to entertain
WASHINGTON patrons.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Gable at Michel

Everywhere you turn tonight at
Club Michel you are likely to con,
front . theater manager.
For the Round Table Club, con,
sistinx entirely Of the front Of.
flee men of the theater will be
making whoOpee. First Of a regu-
Lar series of gct-tOgetherS with
managers from Virginia, Mary
land and West Virginia joining
the d. C. pass writer's for the fun.
Here's the big kick of the show.
Clark Gable is coming over from
Baltimore. Tub Thumper Bill
Ewing, of Warner Bros, invited
me to be his guest and, when
explained / might be elsewhere,
he launched his big inducement.
Mr.. Gable, of the dimpleS and
the smile and the great he-man
technique with the ladies, will be
he special guest.
Can resist such an attraction?
Guess not. See you at the Club
Michel at any time from 1880 ON.
Fear Mr. BruSIlOtt
That popular maestro, Leon
Brusiloff, arises to speak a word
n favor of intelligence in music
aS reflected by the requests of
regular patrons at the Madrillon,
where he leads the band and
directs the floor show.
Mr.. BruSiloff of the baton was
roused because he had just been
-eading what Arthur Cremlin, of
Fhe New York School of Music,
had to say about Americas intel
igence quota as interpreted
through the tunes which the
0aSseS hum and whistle and most
frequently request in the after
lark spots. Said Mr.. Cremlin:
Americas taste in music is
that Of a three-year old because
IL prefers songs like Three Lit
tie Pigs" "Annie Doesn't Live
Here Any More" and wooden
headed, Puddin' Headed JONES'"
and there should be q law pro
hibiting publication Of such
songs"
Says Mr.. Brusiloff
II love the classic In music.
int there is both merit and pur-
The Washington times., 1934-02-17

Hotels and Supper Clubs Are
Busy RemodeIing for Wet Era
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-12

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