The Washington times., 1934-07-28
Varied Diversion

for cool breezes, dancing, SWIM
ming, quaffing and dining. Or
for just sitting around and watch
ing while Scott Jarrett's band
turns out soothing strains. It
was so cool out there on Thurs
day night I thought the hot spell
was over. What an optimiSt I
was.
It is, in fact, luxurious
country club open to the public.
For there is dancing on the ter
race, swimming in the pool, din
ing on the lawns, the Horseshoe
Bar for those who like to put
their feet on the rail while drink
ing, croquet grounds and a peppy
floor show. What more could you
want?
The architecture is a modern
lied Spanish, with tiled roofs,
easement windows and the like.
White umbrellas cover the tables.
Scott Jarrett and his orchestra
play for dancing on the terrace
which overlookS the swimming
pool.
They have hit upon a clever
idea in presenting entertainers.
Instead of using the dance floor
where it would be too close and
crowded, a platform on the other
side of the water is utilized.
Everyone can see without cranlng.
AS an added attraction, Johnny
Marshall and Joe Lyman, A. A. U.
high board diving champions,
show off their form for the guests.
Two boys who really know their
jacknifes and gayners.
Mrs. Stamm is very proud OF
her cook, who has been with her
for years. Her fried chicken and
hot bread can't be beaten, ac'
cording to report.
Pete Macias took few minutes
off from his Powhatan orchestra
conducting to visit the spot
Thursday night. He compared it
to the Sans Souci in Havana, said
he'd never seen any other place
quite like it. At a nearby table
Senator David I. Walsh and party
on the terrace Judge Schuldt was
entertaining, while a quiet party
near the fragrant gardens was
presided over by Lady Cecil Nor
ley. =,
Mrs. Stamm has travelled all
over the world. She and her nus
band made a tour Of Arabia,
Egypt and Europe in a small car
taking motion pictures en- tour.
Says it's the best way to really see
the sights.
I nearly forgot Josephine. She
is a chimpanzee, smart as a whip,
who holds forth at the club.
trust that by the foregoing
you can guess that I enjoyed
my visit. It's something new and
unusual and the daily and nightly
crowds attest its popularity.
Ramon Is a Daddy
"Pepe, you know what is hap
pen?" yelled Ramon as he rushed
into the Heigh-Ho taproom
Wednesday night.
Ramon is a proud papa. Yes
sir, the suave headwaiter has a
baby daughter. Born 9 p. m,
Wednesday night. Pete Macias
named her Ramona and Ramona
it will be. At least that will be
her principal name, although
Spanish custom demands a string
of others.
Pete opened up a bottle of his
best champagne to celebrate the
event and toasted the young lady.
Here's luck to her!
|Mr. Strickland Tours
Bill Strickland has been seeing
New York sights and getting a
few pointers this week. The
Lotus maestro has also promised
to bring back a big batch of
new Broadway tunes. Incident
ally, the boys are doing the
sequel to MAN on the Flying
Trapeze" this week. The number
tells the sad sad story Of "The
Tatooed Lady," Presented in
appropriate costumes and heart
rending pathos.
This and That
Archie Hawk, the ex-Herald
copy-boy is back at the Hangar
Club agAin. This is the young
fellow with the faSt-Stepplng
feet, now a protege of Benny
Davis. Archie is returning to
New York in a couple Of weeks,
to resume his dancing education,
Attractions of the week: The
fast and furious tapping Of the
Coen Brothers at the Lotus. L.
The Shoreham's star dance team
of Coles and Rees, who succeeded
Wilma and Buddy Ebsen in "The
Follies". Louis Meyers delicious
concoctionS at the Carlton. Try
the Habanero Cooler. .Burrus
Williams and his piano interludes
at the Powhatan, particularly
Holiday" Burrus, by the way,
is one Of the towns most popu-
lar keyboard teachers. Watch.
ing the fighters at the Jockey
Club. Dude Ranch's chicken
! and steak dinners. Tony, play
ing that melodious accordion atop
the Arlington Hotel. The Ralor