The Washington times., 1936-04-29
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BY FRANCOIS

We have often wondered why
the sessions Of Congress do not
start till noon. but think we
have at last solved this problem
:. 1T probably wouldn't be pos
sible to obtain a quorum any ear.
lier. for as we make our rounds
night after night of the various
night spots it seems that we OBJ
serve most Of our distinguished
Senators and Representatives.
And are they enthusiastic. ..
some of the elderly and distin-
guished members would put the
young college students to shame
as expert dancers and Stayers out
late. 1T is no unusual sight to see
quite a few applauding enthusiast.
tically as the wearied dance bands
pack up their instruments.
But after all. it really does make
Washington a cosmopolitan city
the presence of these so dis
tinguished legislators and
the members of the diplomatic
corps who seem to find the
night clubs exciting places in
which to pass many hours {.
certainly Washington is not 8
o'clock town more Of a 3
a. m. place but very arid
indeed after when the bars close.
One Of the best floor shows we
have seen in many a day Is the
new one that Maestro Matt Wind
SCR opened at the Club VOlga
BOatman this week the last
indoor show of the season we
Opine, for soon the hot days and
nights will be with us and the roof
gardens will be poisoning.
As might be expected, Maestro
Matt has q Russian motif for his
new show and while one does
not expect to find the Russian a
funny race well, the comedy
Of LOpuchin and Kunafskaya is
international in character i
you can not help but understand
and be amused
And then there are Dunia and
KOlya, talented dancers who have
appeared in the movies, and who
just finished an engagement at
Radio City =. they are well worth
seeing and there is q GYPSY
ballet that Is thrilling to watch
and singing of those plain
tive airs real Russian music,
and then real dance music
les a program designed to appeal
to all, and it succeeds well.
We told you the other day that
Pete MaciaS had big surprise for
this week that he wouldn't let us
in on in advance well, the secret
is out now. it's one of the fastest
and smoothest dance teams we
have ever cast the orbs on. the
DiGitanoS. they are lightning.
and as graceful as can be-. really
a spectacular number.
BY the way, it looks as though
Jock Mclean is about to get a
medal or something. for being
the most constant attendant at the
Heigh-Ho. Every time we go in
there we see Jock. asked him
about, it, and he said he likes the
atmosphere. for which he can't |
be blamed the Heigh-Ho Is GER
tainly smart. and it is delightful
to know that while the club will |
be closed for the summer that the
tap room will remain open. most |
comfortable room tn t, at any |
time.
We learn from our Operative Is |
that the informal Master of Cere- |
in the HiHat at the Am
Hotel the other night
was none other than a very prom.
ipent Chicago attorney, a close
friend of Senator James Hamilton
Lewis. he approached the mike"
the other night and his rendition
of when My Baby Smiles at Me"
was a knockout.
That panied expression on the
face of Arnold logan. known as
the handSOmeSt waiter of the Hi.
Hat, was caused by a sad expert
ence. he was on a fishing trip |
and fell overheard. and some one
threw him the anchor instead Of a
life preserver. but fortunately
there were no casualties. ..
The Dancing Debutantes, /
starred at La Paree this week. I
are as slick a number as one
could see on any floor. all tall
and charming girls. and how
they can dance. the whole |
shows excellent. of course we
miss the Midnight Sky Ride,
which had to end with the COM !
ing of daylight saving time.
but in it's place is the Worry
Club. ably conducted by Emory