Owing to tne popularity of "Union Pacific," held over at the Grand, Jóhn Garfield and Priscilla Lane, starred, and Alan Hale and' Billy Halop will not appear until later in the week, The -Del Monte, it wil be noted, has engaged a new orchestra which end activities last night at. lishment on Avenue Headed by Robert Fockler, eight-man organization proved its popularity with their first melody special interest, however, is the association of Violet Var@en who, in addition to conducting the band renders vocal solos as well. In excellent voice, she should continue tremendously popular.' Mr. Fockler, "who is an American, says, "my band is tops in modern dance music," and they will render the latest importations from abroad The management boasts of an ex-be cellent floorshow,* which begins at midnight and invites competition with their American ham and eggs. programme will reincorporate several of the more be repeated on|popular numbers—several certainly are worth witnessing twice, thanks lo the genius of Nick Kniazeff, producer.
Of special interest is "The Drum," the original music for which was composed by Serge Ermoll, leader of the orchestra. Another outstanding item is the "Gay Nineties," in which Kniazeff is assisted by Baranova, Nevskaya and Leschinsky. This number introduces variations of the "Can Can." In addition to dancing several solos, Orlowski heads the er-semble, entitled, "Good Night Waltz."
The management asserts that their policy of "moderation in everything" Ju applies to their tariffs as well.
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