The Washington times., 1935-02-16

= tween them, furnished a variety
of diversion which should please
any night-club patron.
Minovich and his violin and
Consuelo Flowerton are the two.
The young man, a talented vir-
tuoso of the stringed instrument
whose future looks bright indeed,
plays a program which includes
"Ochi Chronia," Smoke Gets in
Your Eyes," my Hearts on
Fire" and "Ah, Sweet Mystery
of Life" Usually, however that
is but the beginning of his Of
fering. Two or three encores
are necessary before he leaves.
Miss Flowerton, who has ap-
peared on the stage in Melody" "
Let EN- Eat Cake" and "The
Sex Fable" is a wellknown singer
Of ultra-smart sophisticated songs.
She has just concluded an engage.
ment at the exclusive Armando's,
in New York. Accompanying her
self at the piano, she sings num-
bers, especially written for her,
which include Understand" :"
Algebra" and others.
Social list at Heigh-Ho has in.
cluded such notables as DR.. Josef
Nemecek, Laurence Bungardeanu,
Marjorie Garland, Adelaide Moi
fett, "Juddy" Boles, Jack Moffett,
Katherine Fuqua, Dick Griffin,
Patricia Mccormick -Goodhart, ana
"Chip" Robert.
Down on the Mt. Vernon High.
way there stands one of the most
attractive and inviting places for
those who like to spend an eve
ming of real relaxation.
River Bend is probably one Of
the most unique night clubs ir
the East. It keeps pace with the
ever-changing demands of the
modern world, yet maintains the
air of dignity as well as the at
mosphere of the Washington es-
tate upon which it stands. One
is certainly impressed with the
warmth of the huge fireplace, and
somehow it seems to radiate a
friendly spirit which is evidenced
by the congenial crowds which
gather every evening.
Patrons are advised to make
early reservations for the gala
celebration on Washington's Birth
day, February 81. An attractive
sparkling program is being
planned. Phone Alex. 80 F. IL.
Reese and his Saxons are fast
becoming one of the most popular
orchestras around Washington,
justly deserving their reputation
as "The Rhythm Boys"
At the Shoreham:
Tango Hour at the Shoreham
Hotel became one of Washington
favorite "dansations," and the in
PRODUCTION of the Shoreham's pop
ular maestro, Barnee, to play for
dancing, is doing much to add to
it's fame. The hours for dancing are
4:30 to z p. m. daily and an added
attraction is Tiny" who does
amusing things with the latest
songs, with the aid of his diminu-
tive piano. Tiny probably has
the greatest repertoire of any
singer in Washington, and needs
only to hear a song once or twice
before he knows it, melody and
words. He is especially alert in
creating sophisticated parodies for
the song hits of the season.
In the ball room of the Shore
ham a new master of ceremonies
has made his debut. Lou Melan,
VINO has entertained in some Of
New York's smarter clubs Of the
exclusive sort, does the introduc-
I ing of acts, but also sings and
gives remarkable representations
of such celebrities as Mae West,
Joe Penner and Zazu Pitts. The
dance team of De Angelo and
Porter excel in the smooth, fin
ished ball room type of dancing
suggestive of the Castles.
An almost perfect double for Al
Smith is Grant Gardner, the In.
strumental Man, who does magical
things with the Swiss Four-in-H Hand
bells, and with another unusual
instrument, the ocarina, a long
black object made of clay. Maxim
loves orchestra plays, and Bar,
nee directs.
| Russian roika
For two weeks now the Russian
Club Troika has been planning q
new skit to take the place of that
hit number, "Rusicaya Char.
monka." the high light on Troika S
current bill. But those Washing.
tonians with tastes for things Rus
sian, who make this cabaret their
entertainment headquarters, re-
fuse to hear of it.
Consequently, the famous "Char.
monka" seems destined for at
least another week and the new
skit will have to be added to the
already lengthy show, or replace
one of the other numbers.
"Russicaya Charmonka," by the
way, means Russian organ grinder
and, in case you haven't seen It.
Is one of those subtle European
burlesques on a moment in the
lives of three street entertainers.
With Vladimir Diloff, Troika
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