The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-11
HARLEM
Grace Capitol of the Nation"
By FLOYD G. SNELSON
New YORK

This month is noted for it's brevity
And Leap Year cracks, just full of
levity:
Of lovely girls who strive to please
And marry with surprising ease.
Almanac for New Years
SWANKIEST WEDDING PARTY
They came, they saw and they con-
quered the most glamourous wedding
reception give in Harlem in MANY
moons. 1t was "grand-slam" bid
"Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tisdale
Peggy Govern cordially invite Won
to attend their wedding reception, ON
Sunday Jan. 20, 1899 at Witoka Salon.
222 West 145th Street Do come and
have a smile, Sing a little, Swing q
little, Dance little, five to ten pm"
After this scrumptious jamboree of
royal hospitality, it is definitely certain
that when parties are given, the lis
dale will give them. The colorful gath
erlng OF who's Who" in Harlem rep
resented typical family reunion in
every sense. There was no stiff receiv-
ing line, of 'plastered-paris" all
were neIghbOrs, sisters and brothers in
common, and the ovations grew tense
with amiable propensity. The LIQUID
refreshments flowed like the power of
Niagara and the currents of the Hud-
son, with corps of attendants kept
buster than a Broadway cocktail lounge
at sunset.
1t was not unusual that the fanciful
lady guests charged the atmosphere
with charm, beauty, and fashion amid
pulchritudinous radiance, and sipped
cocktails leisurely between salutations.
The Tlsdales were recipients of hun
dreds OF toasts to their health, wealth
and happiness, by their scores of init
mates and admirers from all over the
country, including both races. Incl
dentally, Mr.. Tisdale, noted soloist
heading trio of male musicians bear
ing his name, has long been fixture in
'safe-soclety" Of the smart Mavfair-
Fifth and Park Avenue, which dates
back to his engagements in France and
England where he was not only a
favonte of gay American celebrities,
but foreign nobility alike. Mrs. lis
dale, Familiarity called by her host of
friends, just Peggy, is a well known
modlste, and has studied in Paris and
at Columbia University.
HISTORY N. Y. MITE LIFE
prohibition Age)
The World War and its flourishing
excitement and glitter, while "Good-bve
Broadway, Hello, France" and "It's
Long Way to Tipperary" were the
melodies IN the air. and the victory and
triumph of the Allies, the night life ex
ceeded every imagination.
The ole 18th regiment, Hell Fighters
OF Harlem, who eclipsed the French
people with enchantment with their
music and revelry and were glorifed
Tor their brilliant deeds of heroism,
were welcomed home from foreign
shores. Joy and happiness reigned su-
preme.
Leroy Wilkins, long an important
character in the night life spots down.
town, conceived an idea of his loca-
ton In Harlem at 134th Street and
later at l35th & 9Th Ave, during the
scourge of the black and tan beat wave.
Entertainers were Cleo Desmond, Bob
IN, Dooley Wilson, Co1rine Lucas
l9ll to 1920.
John Conner, migrated from Brook
lyn and located his Royal Gardens, 81
". l35th St., (1914-24). Basement
Brown, 1876 West 132nd St.; Hole-Tn-
Inc Wall, 9th Ave, 53rd St.; Comedy
Club, Lafayette Theatre Bldg. Happy
Rhone's Club was one of the foremost
OF its day (192O-26); Net Club. 1877
w. I353rd st. grew into great promin-
ence (nOw known as Dickie WelIs).
The Office, 2241 9TH Ave; Dash's
Inn, Jerome Ave, Bronx; The Garden
OF 10Y, 18th & 9TH Ave, on the rock;
Spider Webb, 125th & 9TH Ave: Bam-
vile, also known later as the Ebony
Club, l29 st. & Lenox Ave-; Rosebud
lea Room, operated by Carrie Elmore,
Luz W. l36 St.; Bamboo Inn. l39th
81. q 9TH Ave. Mexico's hotspot, 1853
w w. 153rd st., and later in 10th St.;
Clam House, 40 W, 1873 St.; Billie
cam Club, 8th Ave. and 129 st.; 200
Glub, I35 q 9TH Ave; Dan Crump, 1926
f. H. l2lth St.; The Stable, 154 W. 1873
st.; Covan's 16S W. 1872 St.; johnny
Morris, famous landmark, GA Lenox
Ave.
Theatrical Clubs: These were more
or less private or membership Flor
gnce Mills Assn, 1877 W. 131 St.; CIV.
Pa, Lenox Ave-; Dressing Room
Club, l3l St.; Troopers Club, 9TH Ave.
Actors Inn, Lafayette Theatre Bldg,
and the Band Box, 168 W. 131 st. are
just some of the most important clubs.
Among the sportsmen who contri-
Duted much to the success of the night
NE n were included: Johnny Cobb, Jerry
Freston, Lovey Joe Robinson, Dude
roster, Ed Smalls, Oscar Hammer
stem, Carl Hutchinson, Dude Fuller,
Gene Shields, Wilbert Guillard, Willie
singleton. paupv MooJo Ly:1 TT