Evening star., 1942-12-29

This year New Year eve in thu
night clubs here will not be quite
what it used to be. Somehow, ap-
parently, the sound of gala cele.
bration as battered 1912 draws te
a close has lost the old appeal tc
the various after-dark operators
This is true even in comparison
with the opening Of this same 194z
when every one perhaps had visions
of the little brown men being
pushed out of the Pacific in few
months and of a certain Fuehrel
casting in the sponge out Of sheer
appl ehension.
In announcing the current New
Year eve and it's effect on them
selves, the wlne-a -and-dineries as a
whole show surprising lack of en-
thusiasm. "Oh, the usual noise
maker and favors,' they say, Or
Just the same as any Saturday
night" Or, as some of more
philosophical turn of mind de-
clared: We're saving our celebra-
ton for Victory day." and This is
a year each of us must observe in
his own personal way"
1t would appear, then, that war
has reached the night club front
in a manner other than that in
spired by priorities. This is as it
should be, and, as matter of mere
tormality, the following index is sub
mitted for the benefit of those who
insist on going out" on the dawn
ing of what may prove the most
crucial year of their lives-and OF
the worlds history.
Anchor Room (Annapolis HoteD-
Noise department we'll taken care
of, but everything as usual includ
ing music of Matt Windsor and
Mary Bozely
Blue Room (Shoreham HoteD-No
augmented floor show. as has been
customary In the past, but dance
time extended to 2 am. Prices not
increased.
Balalaika-Misha Bess is vague
other than stating that his chauve
souris revue will feature New Year
eve" which in turn will be featured
by the baritone who resembles
Chaliapin.
Brown Derby-George Berg heads
the entertainment which will be
marked only by a little more noise
than is customary on ordinary week
nights
Burt's Trans-Lux-Nothing spe-
cial; regular pop" prices and music
by BoWersox and Willoughby.
Cafe Caprice Roger Smith HoteD
Same as any Saturday"-prices,
Miles Hallett, Libby Fillman.
Casino Royal "A special floor
show here. with Eileen George as
mistress of ceremonies and song;
prices on per plate basis.
Cosmos Room Carlton HoteD-
One of the two spots whose admis-
sion price is the purchase of at
least one $25 War bond per couple,
obtainable in the lobby. Subscribers
to this inspired idea will hear the
music of Jose Morand's Orchestra.
Copacabana-"Big show in the
words of Louis, to the music Of Kiki' S
six-piece rumoa band; souvenirs and
an increase in minimum.
Club La Conga-Special floor
show, much confetti and music by
Herbert Curbelos' Band.
Crossroads-The price goes up for
the occasion, botn at the tables and
at the standing bar. Ralph Haw-
kins' boys and Carol James to sing.
Del Rio-Modest celebration, fea-
tured primarily by the fact that
Dick Himber's Orchestra will par
4cipate in special radio broadcast
from 11:30 to IL am.
Dubonnet Room (Sheraton HoteD
A party offering ballroom dancers
Edward and Angela and increased
prices; Earline King and Davy
Crocker's group who play there every
night anyway.
1923 (Restaurant)-The traditional
nightly open house with everything
the same including the Heintze
Bros. and Jane NARROW.
400 (RestauranO-N added
charges. no extra entertainment,
which leaves Johnny Velasquez's
rumba band and Lorene.
Gay Observation-Disclosures have
heen included, but otherwise the
atatus quo is preserved, including
Pat Rooney.
Hi Hat Ambassador HoteD-Eve-
ming to be festooned with paper hats
and SUCH but that is all.
King Cole RoOm-No minimum,
no cover; only Eve Knight, Tommy
Johnson and a few rattlers.
Lotus-Most fuli-f1edged party In
town, listing a dancing line OF ap-
.,ropriate name, Dancers Lee and
Marilyn, Impersonator Alfred Leten
and Comics Jack Ballard and Billy
Rae: entertainment and dancing
continuous from 7:30 pm. to 3 am.
shows at HAS pm. and 1:30 am,
increased fees.
Lounge Riviera (Hotel 2400)-Pete
Macias' band will be enlarged for
she occasion so that Ray Donahue
can sing most IF the night; novelties
and souvenirs. according to broad
statement by the management.
Louisiana Club-Just Ray King S
band, the customary broadway
Revue" and a few noisemakers
thrown in for good measure.
Madrillon-Last year 1t was tin
horns and confetti. Mario Hurtado,
Marta, Carr ano Don and JUNE
Sothern. No change at this time.
Mayfair-No changes whatever
are reported.
Mayflower Lounge Mayfower
-Diminutive Durelle Alex
ander. ebullient Dick Gardner and
band and plague take the old New
Year eve tradition.
Metronome Room (Wardman
Park HOteD-This is the other place
that will charge each couple pur-
chase of minimum of one $25 War