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Tally-Ho Musical Leader Directed School Orchestra When Only 15 Years Old Playing Violin, Saxophone and Trumpet Among Other Accomplishments of Lew Davies; Also Does Arrangements. BY JOHN VV. THOMPSON Lew Davies, whose Tally-Ho Room orchestra has been getting some big hands in its nightly concerts for dancers at the Antlers, came in to see me the other day. He is, in private life at least, a modest unassuming lad whose soul is wrapped up in his music. He has had this band organized for the last two years. Before going into the' professional world, Lew studied music for two years at the Cincinnati Conservatory. He also attended the Dana

School of Music, Warren, O. Davies’ personal accomplishments include the mastery of the trumpet, saxophone and violin. He also does most of the arrangements for his band. His mast original accomplishment was the honor of playing with Jan Garber and his orchestra for a year. He was prone to comment on his own views of Garber’s music, but intimated that he disliked the ' famed leader’s style. Lew, believe it or not, once taught grade and high school music in Central City. There he had charge of the school orchestra and mind you, he himself was only 15 at the time. What a demagogue! a a a Tuesday night is a big one on the Indiana Roof's schedule. It is the night when all women are admitted without charge. And some Bight it is to see the lads and lassies flock into Mr. Devine’s emporium of the terpsichore, and there meeting, inadvertently, mingle in what might be called the American folk dance. . a a a My hat goes off to Ms. Ferracane and Mr. La Rosa for their new place, the Castle Night Club. The interior of the building which has been completely decorated in the modern mode, is covered with carved wall-covering, giving the effect of solid stone. The lighting effects are novel. There is a club room in one end of the building where tired business men may rest before a cheery fire in a large open fireplace. Another larger fireplace is built in one end of the dance hall. Balconies, something new in night club architecture, have been constructed on each side of the hall. The front lawn has been landscaped and the building gives more the aspect of a club than a show place. a a a The Monte Cristo Club got off to a flyint itart this week with a huge crowd iJaturday night. Guests were seen to look askance at the barred doors which lead into the ‘ treasure room,” where a chest of “gold nuggets” lies shimmering in the chang- ~ ing lights. a a a The Hotel Eastgate rathskeller has been reopened under the new management of Marion F. Lawlis, Who proposes to put on regulation floor entertainment along with the dance music and food dispensing. a a a The Black Dots are still going over big at the Graylyn Blue room, Manager Zimmer has been specializing in unusual food combinations prepared by his chef for Blue Room patrons. a a a Blackie. the bartender at Jean & Minnie Singer’s place of merriment, 1026 East Washington street, is a bottle-opener and drink mixer of some renown, coming here from Hollywood. The Pryce sisters are to be heaid ®t the Singers’ on Saturday night. a a a King Hole's band is the current attraction at Miller's Downtown Tavern, with Hattie, girl blues singer, doing the specialties. a a a Kemp’s Kavern has been specializing in fried rabbit dinners and they seem ro take well if repeat orders are any basis for assumption. a a a Did you ever take a look at the Jforeign posters which adorn the walls of the Pretzel Bell? They are the property of Walter Altman,

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manager, who is somewhat of a collector of rare stamps as well as posters. Most of those which adorn the walls came from Germany. Not long ago, Mrs. Altman had his large display of stamps on view in the window of the H. Lieber Company store. a a a Walker Reed, who is playing at the Movie Inn with Leonard Varner, comes to Indianapolis with a list of successes in night club entertainment. He has been practically every place and the night fans in Hollywood especially gave him a great hand. "Toby Struck” Stuck Because Toby Wing, Paramount actress, was so frisky and peppy, her grandmother called her "Toby Struck.” The name stuck with her.

Roof to Offer New Fox Trot ‘Pretty Girl’ Composed by Bob Nolan. Feminine beauty, inspiration of poets and artists throughout the age, was the incentive for anew fox trot which will be introduced on the Indiana Roof tonight. "Pretty Girl” is the name of the meloc'y which was written by Bob Nolan during the last week. Nolan is the popular star of both the NBC and CBS networks, who came to the Indiana Roof three weeks ago to direct musical activities. His observations since coming to the roof, however, have not been confined to the musical reactions of his audiences. He claims to have been particularly conscious of the beauty and grace of the Indianapolis girls as they sway in the arms of their escorts to his music. His observations found a musical outlet in “Pretty Girl,” which is written in a lively fox trot tempo. Employes of the state, county, and city are sponsoring a Democratic "Victory Dance” to be held on the roof next Friday evening. Arrangements for the dance are in the charge of L. Roy Wallace, who has retained Bob Nolan and His Music. Mr. Wallace has extended an invitation to the general public to attend the celebration.

Indiana Roof Dance nightly except Monday and Thursday with Bob Nolan and his music. Tonight—Mardi Gras night. Dance from 9 till 1. Sunday—Moonlight dance party. Dance from 8:30 till 12:30. Tuesday—Women’s fret nightDance from 8:30 till 12:30. Wednesday Waltz night; every other dance a waltz. Dance from 8:30 till 12:30. Friday Democratic Victory dance. Dance from 8:30 till 12;30.

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Baby Stars' Teeth on Edge Give Hollywood the Jitters

By Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 1. Baby teeth today were giving Hollywood the jitters. Shirley Temple and David Holt, the big-little stars of filmdom, are presenting the major production problems, it became known at Paramount’s Hollywood studio. Paramount executives are concerned, for David is scheduled to start work with Max Bear in “Kids on the Cuff” within the next three weeks. They have made arrangements with a dentist to keep daily check on David’s molars and to prepare a set of caps that can be put in place immediately. David already has shown his baby teeth can throw film schedules into low gear. He lost his first- tooth during the filming of “You Belong to Me.” Lee Tracy, Helen Mack, Director Alfred Werker and the rest of the troupe got a rest while a dentist did a rush job on an imitation one. But when production was resumed the new front tooth caused the kid to whistle when he spoke his lines. More production costs rolled up while that was remedied. Now he and Shirley, too, are showing distinct indications of further impending dental drop outs. As for Shirley, she has yet to exMakes Broadway Debut. Bp Times Special NEW YORK, Dec. 1. Peggie Page, dancer from California, has been added to the ensemble in the new musical revue at the Palais Royal where Morton Downey is starred. Among the motion pictures in which Miss Page appeared are “Kid Boots” and “Flying Down to Reno.” This is her first appearance on Broadway. Knight Is College Graduate Fuzzy Knight, comedian in Paramount’s “Home on the Range,” graduated from the University of West Virginia with an A. B. degree. Howard Was Singer Kathleen Howard, working in Paramount's “It’s a Gift,” sang with the New York Metropolitan Opera Company for twelve years.

song hits, so when he tells the boys how to play it he knows whereof he speaks. Right is Bob Barnhart, tuba

perience her “first,” but a couple in front, Shirley has found, can be wiggled. And Shirley’s mother has a daily task to see that the little blonde star of “Now and Forever” doesn’t hurry nature’s process, as the little girl also is preparing for another picture.

He Can Move Stepin Fetchit’s reputation as a slow motion comedian has been blasted—at least insofar as members df the “Helldorado” company at Fox studios are concerned. According to James Cruze, who is directing Stepin Fetchit in the Jesse L. Lasky production, the Negro actor is one of the fastest humans he has ever seen. “That boy can run—don’t tell me he’s slow,” said Cruze following refilming of the flood sequences in “Helldorado” in which a bridge is washed away. Asa matter of fact, it was by inches and by seconds that Stepin avoided being swept into a raging stream of water when the bridge, on which he was emoting, collapsed. “If he had moved with his accustomed acceleration, the Fox studio would now be looking for another comedian,” added Cruze, describing the incident. "The truth is he narrowly missed going down with the bridge. And I swear I have never seen any one run faster than Step did when that water deluged that bridge.”

INDIAN VILLAGE Featuring The Pryce Sisters ON SUNDAY NIGHTS Dancing Friday and Sat. Nights HEROLD SQUARE BAND NO COVER CHARGE ROOSEVELT AT ITTH

MOVIE INN FEATURING WALKER REED “Wisard of the Ivories” and Leonard Varner RADIO TENOR Alko Seagram’# Whinkiea, Beer and Choice Food Mich. Rd„ South of Kessler Blvd. —WA-2177.

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player with Bub Nolan’s band, now playing at the Indiana Roof ballroom. Barnhart does all the hillbilly specialties for the orchestra.

Offer Is Given on Dance Tunes Orchestra at the Stables Posts Prizes. Tho6e patrons of the dance who have been folowing the outstanding dance tunes for several years will be interested in the Old Time Dance Tune contest being conducted by The Stables. The object of the competition is to submit to Carl Kollmeyer’s orchestra at The Stables a standard foxtrot, not more than ten years old, which the orchestra is unable to play. This confidence in itself has been manifested with the orchestra’s boast that it won’t have to give away any passes. It seems to be up to the patrons to prove that the boys are not as good as they think. The songs submitted must have been generally published and be standard songs, not novelties. They are to be submitted on any night except Saturday and Sunday. Loy Was Schulptress Myrna Loy, playing opposite Cary Grant in Paramount’s “Wings in the Dark,” was discovered as a sculptress by the late Rudolph Valentino.

CEDAR CLAIR NIGHT CLUB 3% Mil* l * East of City Limit# on National Kd., E. Wash. St. Harry Farley and His “Jigolos” Entertainment — Alberta Palms sings and really dances NO COVER CHARGE Dancing to 3 A. M.

THE CARS Indiana's Largest Night Club Southeastern at Emerson BIG FLOOR SHOW “Whispering” Jack Wright and His NBC Orchestra keitST Jackson Tap Roll Supreme RUTH HYIATT COCKTAIL HOUR 11:30 to 1 A. ML DANCING TILL .3 A. M. For Reservations. Cal! IR-0092