The Washington times., 1937-02-27
ViIIo's Prize
Just Goes
A-Begging
By FRANCOIS

DlJUle judy ElllIlgGOIl, VIII SO1lC-
how wasn't fully appreciated when
she appeared for such long pc.
riod at the Lotus Restaurant, IS
proving the old saying, Make a
name for yourself and watch 'em
ring the cash register" Person
aluy Judy" left the environs Of
the downtown Washington rialto
sector not many weeks ago on a
chance to go biggy with Russ Nor
gan's Band on the Florida Gold
Coast. Now she's back and doing
the customers a favor by appear
ing in a short stay at the Cocoa.
nut Grove and really moving 'em.
In fact, the stay is so short that
it will be all over Monday night
after which the Ellington gal will
shake a pair of shapely limbs and
present her engaging talent for
new audiences elsewhere.
Supporting Miss Ellington on
the Groves cast this weekend are
Lester and Daniels. pair of rol-
licking comic dancers, a Chester
Daugherty revue, and the ro-
mantle music Of Emory Daugh-
erty's orchestra.
Stone Villas prize awarding
stunt was passed up last Tuesday
night by Sylvia Wheeler, of Alex.
andria; E. A. Henkel, of 1888
oates st. N. E., and Cory Nor
rison. of Alexandria. The trio
failed to answer when their names
were called in the weekly draw
ing. Consequently, the manage
ment wishes to announce that
next Tuesday night the cumulative
prizes will be $40 for first, SO for
second, and $6 for third.
The bowling winds and frigid
temperatures of the past week
make trip to River Bend an ad-
visable one since the Bends
famous old fireplace offers cozy
refuge plus a romantic back
ground and George STEMS music.
We suggest your getting ac-
quainted with Teddy at the May
flower. He's the gent who takes
reservations for the priceless
Saturday nights in the hotels
Cocktail Lounge. And don't for
get, it's date with Sidney's
Swingsters to boot.
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We couldn't let Saturday roll
by without referring to the swell
time you can anticipate at the
Club Troika. We've handed our
compliments in the past for the
splendid work done by the artists
ensemble gathered at the Troika.
However, it is rare occasion when
the success and congenial at
mosphere of an establishment de-
pends so much on the presence OF
it's charming host or hostess. With
this in mind, we hasten to pin an
orchid to Mrs. Helen Hamilton,
whose grace and personality are
as much a part of the Troika as its
individual musical offerings.
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Two weeks ago Art warren,
capable young maestro Of the
Wardman Park Hotels band,
arranged a most delightful late
afternoon Valentines Day party.
Today, Mr.. Warren turns fash
ion expert and will offer a fash
ion show as the main supplement
to his regular Saturday after
noon program. Beautiful ladies
gOwned in stunning clothes
with smart accessories to match,
the pride of local dress shops,
will begin their grand march to
the Warren tea tunes at A p. m.
We always suspected Sande Will
liams of being an expert mountain
climber because of certain Alpine
characteristics. But now we're sure
of it since his latest exploits with
the yodeling art in his nightly
favorite rendition of "The Martins
and the Coys." In a duet with
Jack Tarr, the Gel Patio" swing
captain has been keeping the Carl
ton after dinner guests in spaSms
with his Interpretation of the song
made famous by George Olson and
Ethel Shutta.
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Here's a note of special in
terest to Capitalians, especially
to the Army and Navy smart
set that frequents the Shore
ham Hotel ballroom. On March
Is Lester Cole and his mid