In a gala performance, members of the Russian Light Opera are honouring their prima donna, Orlovskaya, tonight in the Lyceum Theatre with Paul Abraham's "Ball in Savoy." She has the role of Marchioness Made-laine, while in the role of the Mar-quite, one finds Tolohoff, latest ma-tinea-idol of the troupe. Nevskaya and Larissa Anders have strong supporting roles, both interpreting dance themes. Valin has strong. comedy Tines and produces as well. The "Savoy Waltz," theme waltz, will be done by the ballet ensemble.
New Foreign Chef A new foreign chef of many years experience in Europe and the Far East has been employed by the Bolero Night Club and as from to-night will have complete charge of the kitchen. Standard short orders and tasty suitable dishes will be served at all hours. Music at the Bolero is furnished by the Guy Roberts orchestra, with Geza and Gino, the two G-Me K. James and Jack. Twelve charming foreign hostesses at the cocktail bar, which is entirely separate from the service bar.
Colourful scenery and costumes, mises are done in a red shade, bordering on maroon, the relief being in ivory tints.
The ballroom, twice as long as it is wide, contains a parquet dance floor, while cozy nooks are at either end. The lighting scheme is all that could be asked for and a smart cocktail bar is outside the main salon.
veteran ballroom manager, ill welcome guests.
George Roth, orchestra leader, has gathered an excellent group of musician equally proficient at classical as they are in the South n melodies—perhaps they are better in the former. The floor show cor: s of Ricardo Woo, Chinese vo-Anatole and Olympia and Sitnikova, Spanish-type danseuse, New Night Club Venture Something original is proposed for Shanghai night life, a venture which by reason of its unique presentation has all the ear marks of being pleas-g. The Russian Hut, as it will be called, opens on Saturday night at 1354 Vu Yuen Road.
The premises, small but tastily arranged, will be distinctive in that decorations are to be in Russian pea-cant style, as will be the costumes of orchestra and attendants. and the cuisine, it is stated, will also have the peasant flavour. Music, singing and dancing is to be of a similar nature and, it is to be noted that the lighting fixtures are kerosene, not electric.
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