Coral Gables Riviera

-PAGE 2- -THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA- FRIDAY, JAN. 24, 1941

BILTMORE B R I E F S

BILTMORE BRIEFS By MILTON M. CHAPMAN Managing Director The Miami Biltmore welcome[?] a complete new show this week to the Giralda Room and the Cascades, opening on Saturday night for the first performance. We are glad to greet these new units and feel sure they will be favorites in the Greater Miami area. Charles Columbus and Kathleen Carroll, known as the foremost dancers in the country, having originated the famous "Dance Cavalcade." In New York they were the dancing stars of the Broadway hit, "Frederica," and will introduce several new novelty numbers to the Biltmore, including the "Twinkle Dance." The lovely Marissa, a Florida favorite, will do her impersonation of Mexican dancing. Still "The Sweetheart of Mexico," Marissa is as grand a person as she is a dancer. Rodney McLennan, a former singing star of the Ziegfeld Follies, has a striking tenor voice. He comes to us from New York, where he met with unusual success in many Broadway night clubs and hotels. Remaining with us is the ever-popular Maximillian Bergere and his orchestra, who supply the music for dancing as well as for the floor show in the Giralda Room and the two nightly performances in the Cascades. In welcoming our new performers, we might say that it's always an unpleasant task to say goodbye to those who have been with us the past several weeks. We have had with us a splendid troupe at the Miami Biltmore, all grand people and rated highly in their profession. As they scatter to all parts of the country to other places, I hope they will always remember the Miami Biltmore and feel assured, always, of a hearty welcome when they return. That the season is definitely on is proved when we see all the outstanding women golfers arriving here. The tenth annual Miami Biltmore Women's Championship opens on Monday and continues through Friday. Winner of the event for the past five successive years Miss Patty Berg of Minneapolis, will not be with us this year as a player, having passed up the amateur ranks to turn professional. However, you will see numberless stars, including Betty Jameson, national champion; Marion Miley, Dorothy Kirby, Jean Bauer, Louise Suggs, Jane Cothran, Miss Lane Schuster, Charlotte Brown, Elizabeth Hicks, Grace Amory and a great many others in action. Why not plan to come out to the Biltmore a couple of days during the tournament? You will see a more brilliant array of woman golfers under more perfect conditions, our course being ranked among the foremost championship courses in the country. It is not too early to make your plans for the President's Birthday Ball, which will take place in the Miami Biltmore Country Club over Friday night, January 31. You are all acquainted with the worthy cause for which this event is sponsored, and besides aiding those unfortunates stricken with infantile paralysis you will have a good time. Dinner will be served throughout the evening, beginning at 8, in the Country Club Ballroom, where Mr. Bergere and his orchestra will play for dancing. The stellar Biltmore performers will give two shows and be augmented by talent from night clubs and hotels in the Miami area. Funds raised by the Birthday Ball will be divided between the Crippled Children's Hospital for South Florida and the National Foundation for the Relief of Infantile Paralysis. A truly worthy cause and I'm sure you will join with the hundreds who will turn out next Friday night to do your part and enjoy the splendid program that has been arranged. To Camp Dr. Rothwell Lefholz of 420 Aragon Ave. left for Columbia, S. C., where he will serve one year as lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the United States Army at Camp Jackson. Judge and Mrs. Thad A. Cox, Johnson City, Tenn., have returned for their annual seasonal stay at the Antilla Hotel.

Our Inquiring Reporter

What do you think of the plan to plant trees on Ponce de Leon Blvd. and Coral Way? Jules A. Abrahams, 1524 Garcia Ave.: "Ponce de Leon is a business street, and shrubbery of any kind has no place in a commercial area." M. D. Adams, 437 Perugia Ave.: "I think it's a splendid idea. After all, those two streets are the heart of town, and visitors get their main impression of Coral Gables from them. Anything to beautify the downtown section will help all of the Gables." Mrs. R. E. Backus, 431 Coral Way: "It sounds like a good idea. Anything growing would look bright and lend color to our shopping streets." Charles W. Bainbridge, 516 Navarre Ave.: "I don't believe that beautification goes with a business center. We've got enough beauty in Coral Gables without putting trees on our business streets." Mrs. E. E. Cady, 830 Castile Ave.: "That would certainly beautify the city. I was very impressed in New York last summer to see the difference the trees planted on Fifth Avenue made, and something like that would be very nice in Coral Gables." Mrs. Robert F. Cahill, 1219 Lisbon St.: "Put me down as neutral. I don't care if they put in trees or not." J. W. Dance, 344 Mendoza Ave.: "I think it would look fine. The city would make a much better first impression, although it's a nice-looking town even now." Carl A. Daugherty, 732 Madeira Ave.: "It's a very creditable idea. I'm going to move my own office from Miami to Coral Gables shortly, and I'll do whatever I can to help carry out the beautification program." Mrs. Kenneth Close, 638 Velarde Ave.: "Anything that will put trees on our main streets sounds good to me." Harold C. Custer, 1125 Sevilla Ave.: "I think it's a fine idea, and that it would beautify the city very much." Mrs. W. B. Ector, 920 Mariana Ave.: "I think it's a lovely idea. I don't know anything more cool and restful than trees, and I think that those two broad streets would look much prettier if they were tree-lined." A. C. Eddy, 307 Aledo Ave.: "The palms over on Lincoln Road add so much to the appearance of the Beach that I'd like very much to see the same sort of plan used in Coral Gables. The more beautiful the city is, the better for all of us who live here." Wilbur Thomas Edwards, Jr., 611 San Antonio Ave.: "I think it would be a good thing for the Gables." Major J. H. Elson, 4128 Pinta Ave.: "I'm all for it, but I'd rather see the planting done with royal palms than cocoanut palms." Mrs. Robert L. Farmer, 825 Milan Ave.: "I think it's a lovely idea. We need something like that very much." Mrs. Thomas Feeny, 1513 Siena Ave.: "The more street beautification we have, the better. I think the planting on Ponce and Coral Way will make a fine start." George H. Gardner, 1328 Asturia Ave.: "The idea of beautifying the business section is a great one; but while we're at it, why not take down some of the projecting signs on those two streets?" La Foye Garrett, 215 Calabria Ave.: "The trees would make a big improvement in the looks of the section, but there'd be a problem with the electric power lines along both streets." M. K. Hagerty, 1531 Catalonia Ave.: "I'd like to see a beautification program over all of Coral Gables, and the plan to improve the business section sounds fine." Millard H. Hall, 2209 Segovia Circle: "I think the idea sounds good." Mrs. T. L. Ingram, 1200 Alhambra Circle: "The plan sounds excellent. Trees make a good impression on anyone visiting a town for the first time, and lend shade and color to a busy street." Mrs. John Gusland, 1425 Tangier St.: "People coming down here look for palm trees as soon as they arrive. I know that palms in our downtown section would please visitors immensely." Mark B. Jones, 911 Catalonia Ave.: "A tree growing up out of a hole in the sidewalk is an artificial - looking thing. If a strip of grass were layed down, with trees growing in the grass, the planting would look much better; but I don't like the idea as it stands now." Robert Jordan, 1421 Milan Ave.: "It sounds like a good plan to me." Mrs. O. L. Kahn, 1425 Alberca St.: "Anything that will beautify the city is a worth while idea, and trees always make a street look more attractive." Jack Kehoe, 4203 Monserrate Blvd.: "That sounds like a very desireable improvement in the appearance of the city." Mrs. Marshall G. Laigle, 712 Obispo Ave.: "I think it's an excellent idea. When you see what planting has done for Lincoln Road, you can't help but want to see it here." A. L. Lancaster, 239 Camilo Ave.: "I'm afraid that trees would obstruct the view of signs, show windows and store fronts on Ponce. I don't believe it would be good for merchants." Herbert H. Macdonald, 1209 San Miguel Ave.: "I don't believe I'm in favor of it. I don't think it would be so good for the merchants, and I don't think the trees would do so well planted in the sidewalk." Charles C. Macomber, 1006 Monterey St.: "It's nice to have trees anywhere. It sounds like a good idea."

Garden Club Meets Monday 'At Paxson's

The regular monthly meeting of the Coral Gables Garden Club will take place at 2:30 P. M. Monday at the home of Mrs. J. Lamar Paxson, 6915 Granada Boulevard. Mrs. Fred Mizer, program chairman, will present Mrs. Harold Dorn, who will speak on "Seasonal Planting". Special feature will be the "quiz" on memorizing botanical names of special plants exhibited.

Visitors Return

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Estes and small daughter, Barbara Gay, returned Wednesday by motor to Garden City, N. Y. after a three weeks' stay with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Estes, of 4652 S. W. 14th St.

Pan American League

The discussion group of the Pan American League met at the Nautilus Hotel Tuesday evening. Baron Gabor de Bessenyey, Director Academy Extension, Rockefeller Center, New York, was the speaker.

PEN WOMEN INITIATE RADIO SERIES TALKS

The first in a series of radio broadcasts, sponsored by the Miami Branch, National League of American Pen Women will be sponsored at 4 p. m. Saturday over station WQAM. Dr. Barbara Ring, chairman, announces the program will be directed by Sidney Head, chief of the radio department of the University of Miami, who will present the radio students of the University in 15 minute broadcasts. The broadcasts will give authentic and surprising information about our Latin neighbors living in Mexico. The script is being prepared by Manuel Roth in cooperation with the Hispanic American Department of the University.

Entertains parents

The Girls' class, taught by Miss Penny Roth at the Coral Gables Congregational Church school, will entertain their parents at a covered dish supper from 6 to 8 P. M. tonight.

From New York

Combining a honeymoon and a vacation, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clancy, who were married recently in New York, are guests at the Prestland 119 Avenue Menores.

DOWLING'S

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They give you FIT for $5

NEW 1941 STYLES HAVE JUST ARRIVED ● Black & White ● Tan & White ● Plain White As well as dark shoes these new Roblee SHOES FOR MEN Slip a pair of Roblee Tread Straights on your feet. Feel that "snug-up" feeling right where you want it-around and under the instep. THE BOOTERY 248 CORAL WAY "BROWNBILT SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY"

JUST RECEIVED!

Another Carload of ROPER GAS RANGES For Use With Naturol Gas This is the last carload we can get at the old prices. SEE THEM TODAY GAS-OIL PRODUCTS, Inc. 1913 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables 1158 W. Flagler St. - - Miami

GIPSON'S GROVE

Turn Right at End of Pavement Bird Road-1 Mile to Grove GRAPEFRUIT ORANGES AVOCADOS TANGELOES GRAPEFRUIT-30c and 50c a Bu. "Fresh Picked From the Grove"

HOLLEY'S SERVES THE ENTIRE FAMILY

The whole family makes it a habit to shop at Holley's, for we serve them all. FOR MOTHER AND BIG SISTER -a new shipment of washable silk dresses at $1.98, and cotton prints at $1.00. FOR FATHER-washable sports trousers at a special price of $1.19 reduced from $2.98, and for the CHILDREN-a complete line of school supplies for the new term beginning next week. F. N. HOLLEY 5 and 10c STORES 217 Coral Way 2136 Ponce de Leon Boulevard

LUCK

... plays no part in the intelligent man's plans for owning his own home. He can consult our Loan Department and receive every assistance from the application for his F.H.A. loan right through the final construction of the home. See us now for complete details -no obligation! RE-NU-ART LUMBER YARDS, INC. Everything to Build Anything

ARE YOU A Charming Hostess OR A WORRIED Cook?

We all enjoy having our friends "drop in". But on these happy occasions are you serene and comfortable-or do you scurry from living room to kitchen and back, trying frantically to visit and prepare refreshments at the same time? Experienced housewives say that the secret to the refreshment problem is to invite your visitors to enter into the fun of food preparation. Just connect your electric percolator, toaster, waffle iron or grill in the living room, dining room or porch. Put each visitor in charge of one operation, then relax and visit to your heart's content. They'll enjoy it, and so will you. ELECTRICITY IS CHEAP! SEE YOUR ELECTRIC DEALER!

They Flooded Us With Wires...

...when we asked 5,000 Buyers what they like most about Fluid Drive and other features of the 1941 Dodge... WESTERN UNION Q43 RA DL 3 EXTRA-MU KANSASCITY MO 17 119P DODGE BROS CORP=DET= DODGE BIG CAR SIZE AND ROOMINESS WON MY FAMILY. EVERYBODY HERE CRAZY ABOUT FLUID DRIVE. POSITIVELY MARVELOUS IN TRAFFIC= PHILIP L LEVI 711 COMMERCE BLDG KANSASCITY MO. These original wires and hundreds of others are in our files-Dodge Brothers Corp., Detroit, Mich. PHILADELPHIA MAN WIRES... "Great to get such a big, beautiful car for so little money. Dodge Fluid Drive is marvelous in traffic. So easy to handle it almost drives itself." NEW YORK WOMAN SAYS... "Dodge Fluid Drive combined with Floating Power gives the smoothest ride ever known." INDIANA MAN TELEGRAPHS... "Put me down as liking everything about 1941 Dodge. Dodge Fluid Drive is amazing. Like magic in city traffic." WITH such evidence as this before you...with the enthusiastic praise of Dodge owners themselves...don't you think you should see and drive this great new Luxury Liner real soon? Enjoy the marvels of Dodge Fluid Drive*. You shift gears or not, just as you wish. Nothing new to learn...just less to do. See your Dodge dealer for a demonstration! Just a few dollars more than smaller, low-priced cars. Prices subject to change without notice. 1941 DODGE LUXURY LINER WITH OR WITHOUT FLUID DRIVE* *FLUID DRIVE OPTIONAL AT SLIGHT EXTRA COST Tune in on Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour, Columbia Network, Thursdays, 9 to 10 P. M., Eastern Standard Time. TUTAN MOTORS 210 AVENUE MINORCA PHONE 4-7641