Evening star., 1943-04-20
After Dark
News and Comment of the Night Clubs
BY the Spectator
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bright and healthy things as
flowers is undeniable, however para
doxical. No sooner does a jaded
citizen establish himself at a table
to order the tonic most likely to
dissolve his spiritual spleen than
some heavenly creature comes up
with trayful of carnations, broc-
coli or some such. Or some dancer
who performs with a supply of
sweet-smelling vegetation tucked
behind her ear gayly skips over to
a rlngSlder and toSseS sample into
his lap. Although, on one hand, the
patron will, with studied politness,
usually decline to buy and, on the
other, will rise and smile acceptance
of the free favor, his reluctance to
cooperate in either instance is
clearly suggested by his manner.
What he would like to do in most
cases df all those people weren't
around) would be to bat the posey
out of the girls hand and snarl
something unconstitutional go
back to his cozy beverage.
This, Of course. would be an un-
civilized thing to do. Realizing
that, character apparently lost
in bitter musings vented his spleen
in perhaps the next best way when
he was approached by one who shall
be known as Fiji, dancer appear
ing at large downtown resort.
Fiji. one evening last week, was
touring the ringside circuit in the
course of her flower purveying gyra-
tions, leaving in her wake at least
half dozen of gentlemen looking
pleased in strained sort of way.
Heady with success at these Gus
tomary little triumphs. she sWooped
in for her next conquest. Had Fiji
had time to notice, she would have
perceived this Individual had all the
choleric earmarks of a member of
the critical profession But she
didn't. so in she sailed all but jam
ming her face right into his, with
a carnation in between. She drew
back on her heels for one horri-
fed moment.
There he sat, unmoving and un-
moved-teeth barred in the most
satanic leer you or Fiji ever saw.
and never saying a mumblin' word.
Fiji passed on quickly. the flower
clutched now rather pathetically in
her hand.
While still on the topic of mat
ters Horticultural. it may be well to
pause over another incident which
strengthens whatever point may
have been suggested above.
A group of jubilating patrons in
another downtown spot noted for
its affinity with greenhouses had
decided to play the jokes on an
acquaintance several tables away.
They called the flower girl over.
That's Sam GoldWyn, the movie
producer they told the child. GO
over and present him your whole
tray of stuff; we'll pay. Maybe you
can make a nice impression" She
hurried over, dimpled and did as she
was hidden. to the loud merriment
of the merry men.
But, the jest done, they were
settling down for the rest of the
evening when. before they knew it.
up came the flower girl again, with
another tray filled and her face
wreathed in hope. She was dashed.
Get outa here menaced the
spokesman. Get outa here with
your nasty tuberoses-and stop
Spatcbipo from coffncv
There may be an anti-posey con-
spiracy afoot.
The United States Army exercises
its priority on the Metronome
Rooms Leonardo few weeks hence,
development which has necessi-
tated bit of hiring out Wardman
way. Thus, the piece band
of Sandy Sandifer has been elected
to take over oa Friday. Betsy Jones,
an attractive young lady, to judge
from her advance photographs sings
for Mr.. Sandifer, who. for his part,
is considered a potentially great"
trumpet player, In any event, Mr.
Sandlfer comes to us as an eX-
piOitSSOl Ol uluSlC dI 16HdS WeS-
leyan College,
Among things also new about
town is that which is known as
Jack Morton's Music, an unprepos-
sesslng name for an instrumental
foursome Mr.. Morton. though Jack
of-all-organization for the group,
will not be in evidence during the
groups stay at the 400. Johnny
Graham, vibraphonist. is nominal
leader, while Bob Darrach. electric
guitarist; Buddy Weaver, bass, and
Songstress Jean Lee round out the
outfit.
More specific mention might be
made at this point in connection
with Mr. Morton. A fellow who has
provided music for many private
parties locally, Mr. Mortons duties
include handling all business for
his musicians, organizing them into
groups and finding jobs for them.