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THE SHOW-DOWN

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MID-NIGHT MAN ABOUT CHICAGO (Town)
By T.R. Watson
TODAY IN CHICAGO:
Sunshiny May... that's the dope. The tennis courts have opened up and the stage and screen stars have taken over that sector. One thing for the books is that we won't see Leonard Reed around them for a long time to come.
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DIARY:
(Of the Mid-night Man About Town) - To the Belmont Grill for a delightful stein of beer... and to rub shoulders with the so-called big-shots... While here I run into Frankie Jaxon... He sets up to a couple Pharefre wines... taking leave I motor to 47th and Prairie  where I meet the lovely one, Berenice Davis... we are to lunch together at Morris' Perfect Eat Shop... Mae Alix passes through as we roll eastward on Seventh... She has on that Easter blue and yellow outfit... It is quite spiffy but it is a bit too cold for its presentation on the streets today... While eating, Dan "Back-Door" Burley makes his appearance... tea for two says he... but the femme with him is known to the Mid-Night Man... George McDaniel and Clynel Jackson seem to be making a go of things says Dudley Franklin... who bobs up on the scene as we leave Morris' place... this was said very... Race Horsely... As we roll back westward we almost hit Louie Powell who is jay-walking... Louie was starred in a floor show for many months at The Star Dust Inn in east 47th St.
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THIS 'N THAT:
See where Cab Calloway was visiting the Afro-American Newspaper offices lately... someone quoted that he wants to be a reporter, but I doubt it... Buck and Bubbles, the two eccentric dance comedians played the Palace theater, in this town last month and was well-received... The quick, courteous spot, Palm Tavern, is a place where old friends meet in a cozy retreat to sip the choicest of drinks and chat without having to shout above the roar of an orchestra [[word cut off]]
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Chattanooga's Theatrical Facts
By Douglas E. Walker
One of the most sensational dance aggregation that has played here are the Royal Sunset Entertainers Orchestra, which consists of fourteen highly entertaining artists, who feature new rhythm rocking melodies with a new swing that is pleasing to all. the band is well organized, featuring two piano players who sing and are gifted with melodious voices, they are Asa Harris and Sol Albright. Before their dance engagement here, the band made broadcasts over Sta. WDOD. This unit typifies all that is fine in Harlem, with modern interpretations and special arrangements of the current dance tunes. It was acclaimed that this dance band was one of the hottest aggregations that ever played in the Savoy Ballroom in Pittsburgh. At present they are touring the south.
The famous Queen of blues warblers, Bessie Smith, is showing the New Yorkers how to shoot high at Connie's Inn in New York City. She is the main attraction at this sepia spot and is filling a lengthy contract there. She is the famous chantness of blue notes. After filling her present contract, she will make a tour of the nationally known theatres.
That dynamic Blanche Calloway, sister to the inimitable Cab Calloway, and her internationally known dance orchestra, stopped here a few hours for lunch and a bit of recreation after a long jump from the north on their way to play an engagement in Atlanta, Ga.
In my rambling here and there, I have noticed a unique act, that is different to the ordinary one of the current day, it is the Rhythm Flashes, who are Frank Busby and Elmer Thomas. Tenor banjo, is not a job for their fingers, nor is rhythm a task for their feet.
The Club of Nuts, which consists of young men, gave their Annual Barn Dance at the spacious Cotton Club. The guests were all dressed in old fashion style. Their dance brought five full hours of enjoyable entertainment. The kindly humor of Uncle Joe, the beautiful melodies of Jimmy Edwards' Rhythm Kings, and the golden voice
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State College Collegians...
Thrill Charleston, S.C.
By John D. Green
The Stage College Collegians Band, directed by Cleveland H. Ford, thrilled the patrons of a dance and fashion show which was sponsored recently by the Ladies Progressive Club, at Darts' Casino.
Prizes were awarded to the following persons for the unique and chic apparel worn: First, to Miss Alethia van Hannigan, who wore evening attire; second, to Miss Ruth Dobbin, for afternoon; third, to Mrs. Gertrude Mack, for sport.
Those who received honorable recognition were: Misses Jessie Pearson, Louise Anderson, and Mary Wong. Madames Alethia Randall Brown and Mrs. Mamie Cureton.
This affair will long be remembered for the high class entertainment that was presented.
The judges were: Miss Sara Chisolm, the Mesdames Hattie Green and Susan Burns Smith and Mr. Thomas Groves and Prof. John D. Moore.
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HARRIET CALLOWAY'S POPULARITY IS REVEALED
By Fred E. Tyler
Recently Harriet Calloway, that girl wizard of the baton, played to two dances in Clifton Forge, Virginia. The first engagement was for sepias, the second for ofays, both of the engagements attracted tremendous crowds.
Reports of her rapidly gaining popularity, had been discussed by dance lovers long before she was presented. After hearing this aggregation, play rhythmic and sweet numbers in a modernistic way, it was acclaimed as being one of the most popular bands that has hit in Clifton Forge, so Harriet's popularity was revealed to Virginians, as she has since played all the major cities of the state to huge and appreciative crowds.
Miss Calloway's two dance engagements in Clifton Forge were under the auspices of Major Johnson, ace dance promoter.

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