Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-01

pended moments OF popular music in
the past decade
Two girls do the singing now-Pat
Marshall and Marjorie Leland Mr..
Himber has still managed to retain
from the old corps three flddles and
a viola despite the universal demand
for brasses stacked upon more
brasses. And you can wager they
will be making the sweetest music
you'll ever hear amid the general
orchestral din today.
The clarion call to the military
has sounded many, many times for
the men of bands, night clubs and
their affiliates. So many, in fact,
that overseers of the institutions
named have reached the state
where they turn white, then green
at the mereSt hint of the word,
labor" Now, however, they must
face the WAVE Of the Future (apol-
ogles to Mrs. Lindbergh).
Yesterday one of the young ladies
OF the Wardman publicity staff left
for war duty abroad with the Red
Cross; another, who helps grind out
material for the Restaurant 400
went OIL to join the WAACS.
Jose Morand and his rumba band
opens at the Cartons Cosmos Room
on Friday. The rumba -samba-
conga category. that Is to say, is
his speciality. The Morand roper
tory actually is very large one
which includes musical comedy
tunes and the run of current dance
music people are likely to demand.
There is an attractive vocalist. Shir-
ley Lester, and man to shake the
maracas and make with Latin
American lyrics. Pepito is his name.
The engagement comes as re-
suit OF Carlton Manager George
Mlchaels several recent jaunts to
New York during which he directed
coVetous eyes, as good managers
will, on this talented outfit.
The MayfloWer's blackout dinner
dance tomorrow night being an I'M
usual occasion, the musical lineup
Will also be departure. Sidney,
himself, has consented to handle
this department personally, having
as vocalist-underlings, Bernice
Byres, Dick Gardner, johnny Va
lencia, Ted Alexander and the Sing
ing Band, who will be recognized as
draftees from the Lounge.
Washington Stage Door Canteen
benefits by the affair. in case re-
cent news stories have been lost
on you.
Around December 9 the former
Lees Stables will reopen as the
Stables, and under the new man
agement of Mrs. Jean Richards.
Atmosphere and cuisine will strive
to recreate New Orleans in the
minds and palates of Washing
tonlans. This will include the Llues
singing of Angie Rodante, a second
airy room named The Andrew
Jackson, and possibly period
coach with team-of tours and Doug
las the coachman parked out
front, purely for scenic effect.
When completed. The Stables will
represent Mrs. Richards second
venture in and around town having
the same name and Offering the
same things-except for Angie and
the carriage.
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AT Treasure Island. Arlyne Chan
Ter has proved sufficient of an at
traction to be held over not only
this week but through the entire
month of December.
In the glee club department a
1aVorlte of the Metronome Rooms
Alan Holmes, there appears to be
a superspecial sort of event in
When Day is Done" Participants
IN Mr.. Holmes arrangement are
Mr.. Holmes and Kay Hunt, bona
noe VocalistS both; rounded out bv
the sax section comprising Charlie
Quinn, Ted Quartet and Henry
Parker as we'll as Dick Brent, bassit
And that's not all. Drummer Ted
Sommer recruits the entire room to