The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-08-09
Cheering Crowds
Hear Ernie Fields
BY M. M. ID.

It's orchids to Stanton Duke says
Portland, for making it possible
for the enthusiastic and equally
grateful cheering crowd, who heard
Ernie Fields and his boys, ma
tionally known as Americas
Sweetest Swing Band, at Cole Nc
Elroy's Palm Garden, Monday
night, August 5.
We've been wondering, was it
Mr.. Dukes generosity and hos
pitality, plus that of Pop" NOEL
roy's (who has proven himself
friend far beyond mere business
contracts) that created within each
guest that uniformal spirit of
mirth, happiness and joy that en-
veloped the entire audience, or
was it race pride spured on by in
spiration for this new adventure of
Mr.. Duke, to bring to Portland all
famous Negro bands, whenever
booking will permit. We want to
believe the latter. The evening was
really made complete as Ernie and
his boys, among whom are some
of the greatest instrumentalists in
modern swing, submitted the more
popular numbers with now and
then, a melody of bygones; for in
stance; Memories" by Melvin, the
bands sweet tenor vocalist who
almost stopped everyone in their
tracts when he sang, solefully, Il
Cried Over YOU"
Who was there? Oh, well, among
the celebrities lending encourage
ment QocaD were: Creon Thomas,
pianist for Banjoskie; Emsee, Her
man Whaley; AL Pierre, famed or
chestra leader; the sensational
Miss Ruby Black, who by request,
warbled "Mr Last Good Bye" as
sisted by Ernie and the boys. To be
sure, there was Chas. K. Olden,
former movie star, who did fine
piece of work as master of cere-
monies, preceded by his contribu-
ton of several vocal numbers.
Pop" McElroy, presented Ernie
and his boys amid loud ovations.
Yes, we saw Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Flowers, she stately in black with
white lace bodice; smartly dress
ed group was Mrs. Geneva Logan's
party, her floral designed gown
was very becoming. Miss Louise
Jones, in this party, was attractive
in peach net. Enjoying the senco-
patton too, were Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam bill" McClendon, also Mr..
and Mrs. Willie Turner; the Willis
Williams; Kenneth Marshells, she
outfitted in red, including her
draped head gear. Mrs. Marshell,
by request, took her place at the
mike, pleasing the audience with II
Surrender Dear" Mrs. Jock Mar
tin wore an unusually attractive
gown in white with black lace yoke
and red girdle draped at the left.
Besides Mr.. Martin, in their party
was also Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Smith,
she in pink chiffon and the Bill
Bells The B. Kinks, and their
party were the envy of many The
]. D. Jamisons were there too as
were Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Holmes,
she lovely in gown of figured
silk crepe.
Miss Vera Williams arranged
party for the Misses Mildred Ly-
man in white chiffon, and Katie
Kelly in white lace and net; Bobby
Ellis in black and white, Messrs.
Paul Blakely and Johnny Woods,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chuck Peck.
Miss Ozie Jane Mott, in all her
glory, was an eye opener in beige
crepe with cinnamon brown acces-
series. Mrs. Eddie Collins, smart
in diagonal stripes with flared
skirt. We also saw, being escorted
to their reservation, Mr.. Jimmie
Sullivan and Miss Barbara Hub
bard wearing green chiffon; Mr..
and Mrs. lisa Brock and Mrs. V.
Watson Among the much younger
set were the demure Miss Rather
inc Turner, with Jimmie Allen;
Miss Vera Keys and Profit Leroy
Spicer; the Misses Ruby Irine Kirk,