The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-11
A Bit Different


Emory Daugherty, the La Paree
maestro, is up to his old tricks
again. This time he and his band
really have something novel. A
bit tired of playing that Round
and Round song so often in the
usual way he has devised an ar
rangement using the rhythm of a
German band. a rhumba, a St.
Louis Blues type Of piece and
many others. 1t will be played
for the first time Sunday night
over the Midnight Skyride, which
this week promises to be a
thriller. A new floor show, Man
haitian Flashes" opened at La
Paree yesterday.
It seems as II Milton Davis
Rainbow Room orchestra has gone
collegiate and all for the better.
1t is true that Bert Bernath and
Lou Berman did a bit of singing
and there were few instru-
mental tricks. but lately even
Polly Eaton has been letting out.
AS a result of this new attitude
the band takes on a much more
flaShy appearance and they are
really beginning to swing out.
Milton evidently has changed his
plan of attack, which l am sure
will be for the better.
Governors Day
The Jackson Day dinner the
other night brought an influx of
politicians to the Mayflower
Lounge both before and after the
big banquet. Governors Louis
Brand OF Maine, Eugene Tai
madge of Georgia, James Curley
of Massachusetts, and Governor
Joseph Ely of the Bay State were
all seen enjoying the music and
other entertainment. Buddy Har-
mons newest feat is a solo of the
Round and Round song on a toy
trumpet while Johnny Scultz and
the boys take Major Bowes for a
ride.
Having given their new policy
Of no cover or minimum a fair
trial, the management of the
Dragon Room in Wardman Park
are convinced that it is a success.
1t is almost necessary now to re-
serve a table even on Monday
nights so great is the patronage.
There is no doubt that much of
this business is due also to Jimmy
Santmyer, the roly-poly pianist
and his orchestra. Jim has an
aggregation which is small and
compact, but at the same time
sends out lots Of music.
New Stars
Johnny and Jerry are the new
sensations at the Cafe Samovar.
There two lads with their accor-
dion and violin send out sweet
sounding melodies every after
noon from this Continental spot.
In the later hours of the evening
people get up and dance in the
Caucasian Room, so swell is their
music. A new meal was added
to the Samovar repertoire the
other day when breakfast was
served. This makes the spot open
from 7 until a. m. Both Ameri-
can and Russian menus are Of
fered.
Just as Washington was begin
ming to appreciate one of the fin
est dancing teams that ever has
played here. something comes up
to take it away. Am referring to
Chester ToWne and Helen Knott,
who intended to stay on for some
time until the call Of the South
got them. They could not turn
down an engagement at Nassau
even for the Capital City and Club
Habana. Monday is their last
night. However, they have prom
iSed to come back as soon as pos
sible, and that is some consola-
ton.
The management Of River Bend
is a bit perturbed over this tepid
weather we are having at present
mainly because his big open fire
place is not fully appreciated.
However, his big dinners still are,
and that is something. You know,
they serve food a la Southern
down in this atmospheric spot,
which means they give you more
than you can eat. At least no
one has been able to make away
with all they put on the table as