Coral Gables Riviera

Biltmore Briefs

By MILTON CHAPMAN With the Christmas holiday over we are now looking forward to the New Year with a hope that 1942 will bring with it more peace and happiness than did the 365 days we are leaving behind. Events have moved swiftly war zone are not without at least a threadlike connection and activities in the Pacific the past week with the Miami Biltmore. The appointment of Ernest J. King as Commander-in-chief of the United States Fleet, relieving Admiral Husband E. Kimmel following the Hawaiian attack, recalls his visit here a year ago. Accompanying Navy Secretary Frank Knox, King was a rear admiral when I met him. He took Secretary Knox, together with other naval officials, were luncheon guests here of Marquis George MacDonald. Today he is in supreme command over all the nation's naval forces. A terrifically trying task, indeed. An exceedingly pleasant personality, he is also unusually capable, being one of the few so-called "triple threat" men in the navy. Admiral King is equally at home in the control room of a submarine, on the bridge of a battleship or at the controls of a fighting plane. How things have changed since he had lunch in the peaceful palm patio at the Biltmore! Another visitor with whom I was acquainted was Gen. Clarence L. Tinker, now in command of the air forces at Hawaii. General Tinker is another replacement in the western reach succeeding Maj.-Gen. Frederick L. Martin. Many of us here at the Biltmore recall the general last year at the colorful Aviation Ball held at the Miami Biltmore Country Club. In his full Army evening dress, General Tinker nevertheless looked like a "fightin' man", as the Army calls him. Having known and talked with these men, I was able to gain some sort of insight into their character and personality, and we can all be assured that if the rest of our Army and Navy officials are of similiar calibre, the nation has little about which to worry. And speaking of the Army and Navy, Jackie Ott, son of the well known aquatic impressario, Alexander Ott, and Mrs. Ott, is now in the Army Air Corps and when last heard from was located at Corpus Christi, Texas. Jackie was a versatile performer for his father's pool shows ever since he was a youngster, and it is not easy for him to be separated from his dad as the season gets under way. Mr. Ott launches his first pool show of the season next Sunday, Dec. 28, and I think it's a fine tribute he is making to Jack in inviting 300 boys in the service to be his guests, through the cooperation of the United Service Organizations. Let's hope that someone is treating Jackie as well as his dad is treating the boys here in Florida. Keep 'em flying! Mrs. Paine Here Mrs. Whiting Paine, 1700 Country Prado, has returned from several months in the North. Her daughter, Mrs. John L. Hamilton of Washington, D. C., who had planned a Christmas vacation with her mother in Coral Gables has cancelled the trip south for the present as her husband, Ensign Hamilton, has been called to active duty.

Hurdle racing, the most thrilling of all greyhound races, is a nightly feature at West Flagler Kennel Club. Until you've seen steeplechase racing, you've missed the real thrills in dog racing.

Ray Bourbon Tops Show At Tepee

Christmas night the Tepee unpacked a huge new present in the form of their big season show, featuring Ray Bourbon, the inimitable mimic; a whole tribe of real Indians, a dancing chorus, "Sunny" Brooks, Will Mahoney, Jr., a dance team, a rumba duo and two orchestras for dancing. This is by far the most pretentious offering the Tepee has ever made, and from advance comment in the press and remarkable crowd ed, it appears that it will also be the most successful show this spot has ever staged. Ray Bourbon, of course, needs no introduction to Miamians, as he has long been a favorite winter season star, having appeared at several Beach spots and recently in a well-known Miami night club. Bourbon is equally if not more famous in Hollywood, where for years he operated his own night club and played in amongst his patrons practically every motion picture star then working. Will Mahoney, Jr., is the son of the beloved mirth-maker of the same name who starred for so many years on the New York stage. Will, Jr., has inherited many of his father's mannerisms, which together with his own material has brought him a degree of success that bids fair to rival his father's. "Sunny" Brooks, the Philadelphia thrush, left the Evergreen Casino in that town after a three year engagement, which established a new record for single engagements in the Quaker City. "Sunny" both sings and plays the piano, both in a manner that has won her many new friends in her brief stay in Miami. Possibly the most unique feature of the new Tepee show will be the genuine Indian troupe, headed by Chief Joining Water. This is the first time, according to records, than an Indian troupe has been featured as a night club attraction. These seven indians present an act that includes singing and dancing, rope tricks, stunts with bull whips, knife throwing, acrobatic turns and a number of other novelty routines. The Ione Carroll girls, a group of six talented young ladies have also been engaged to supply the feminine touch to the show. Many Miamians will remember these lassies for they have appeared in some of the top spots in this area, including the Royal Palm Club. Two orchestras, Hal Rous and his entertaining band and Chito Morales and his rumba troupe will supply the continuous music for dancing for the four shows which are scheduled for 10, 12, 2 and 4 a.m. Of special note also is the fact that Curley of the Continental, one of the most famous chefs ever to operate a Miami kitchen, is now head culinary man at the Tepee.

SERMON TOPIC ANNOUNCED

The Rev. Carlock Hawk, pastor of the Coral Gables Methodist Church, has chosen "God's Considerate Love" as his topic for the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning. The Sunday School will meet at 9:45 a.m. and the three departments of the Epworth League at 7:p.m.

Schools Teach Defense Work To Students

Tallahassee, Fla., - Florida's public schools are receiving defense instructions and suggestions for war-time adjustments. Information is being issued cooperatively by the State Defense Council and the State Department of Education to county superintendents of public instruction. Principals and teachers in Florida have been urged by State Superintendent English in a letter to each school to continue the regular school program in as calm and effective a manner as possible. They are asked to avoid unnecessary excitement and fears on the part of the younger children. He reminds them, however, that calm judgment must not prevent quick adjustments to war-time situations. Each school center in Florida has been provided air raid instructions prepared by the State Defense Council, a statement of policies to be followed as recently adopted by the State Board of Education, and a statement of conditions under which county boards are authorized to issue diplomas to high school seniors who are drafted or who enlist in the armed forces. School officials and teachers have been asked to place new emphasis on health and physical education, and home economics for girls. The school program should prepare high school boys for service in mechanical employment by applying high school science, shop, English and mathematics to the understanding of aeronautics, engines, radio and the common tools. Special emphasis should be given to agriculture in the rural areas and cooperative trade training in the cities.

Gables Men Urged to Join U. S. Navy

Continued from Page 1 treatment will be given at the Training Stations. Any applicant who has been rejected because of any of the defects noted above is urged to re-apply for enlistment in the Navy or Naval Reserve immediately. All applicants accepted with defects requiring correction will be hospitalized. After correction of these defects recruits will be returned to their Training Stations at the earliest practicable time. These modified physical standards will apply for all applicants for enlistment in either the regular Navy or the Naval Reserve with the exception of applicants for enlistment in classes for prospective commissioning.

GABLES LEGION HOME MAPS NEW YEAR FETE

Plans for a gala New Year's Eve celebration at the Coral Gables American Legion home have been announced by Frederic Y. Denson, under whose management the Legion Tap Room restaurant is now operated. The dancing party, arranged by Mr. Denson, to which the public is invited, will start at 8:30. The affair, ushering in the New Year, will inaugurate a series of entertainments at the Legion home under Mr. Denson's direction to which the public will also be invited. Mr. Denson and his family have recently moved to Coral Gables from Arlington, Va., where he was active in civic affairs and was engaged in the restaurant business.

Traffic Rules For Blackout Announced

Tampa, Dec. - From experience gained by the Army at Fort Benning, the following rules have been found to minimize and reduce traffic accidents during blackouts, stated Asher Frank, Director of the Florida Safety Council: 1. When you first get in your car, sit there a few minutes until you get your eyes accustomed to the dark before starting. 2. Drive only about 10 miles an hour. On bright moonlight nights you can drive a little faster. 3. Do not pass traffic. A blackout is no time to hurry and you may hit a pedestrian on the road. 4. Keep about 150 feet from the car in front of you. 5. Use brakes as little as possible. They cause rear lights to flash on. 6. In driving at night, do not gaze at one spot. Gazing causes drowsiness; shift your gaze. 7. If you intend to stop, wave your hand up and down. This can be seen better than a still arm swung out. "More people have been killed in England and wounded during blackouts than have died thru bombings. "San Francisco had a blackout Dec. 8 and there were hundreds of accidents and several killed," stated Frank.

C. T. C. Enrollees Are Increasing

Continued from Page 1 and to the laws governing civilian defense workers in England. Any male citizen of the United States is eligible to join the Corps, provided he is between the ages of 18 and 50, physically fit, able to produce proof of sound character, and technically qualified to pass the examination required for his particular trade. The Civilian Technical Corps is open to men who are thoroughly experienced in one or more of the following: radio mechanics and engineers, fitters of all kinds, electrical technicians, instrument makers and repairers, watch makers, metal workers, machine tool setters and operators, wiremen and ships' electricians, sound engineers, automobile mechanics, ordnance and engine-room artificers. Qualified men who are interested in enlisting in the Corps should inquire at their local Florida State Employment Bureau, or write to the Regional office of the Civilian Technical Corps at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida.

Happy New Year

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They're in 'Heaven'—Fredric March and Martha Scott co-star in "One Foot in Heaven", which opens Sunday at the Gables. The film is based on the best-selling book by Hartzell Spence.

Johnson Sees Good Business For Florida

Tallahassee, Fla. - Hunter G. Johnson, State Hotel Commissioner, returned to Tallahassee, this week from a tour of the state which carried him into practically every section of it and during which he talked with hundreds of hotel and apartment house owners and managers. He reports that there is a very general disposition among them to believe that Florida will enjoy a splendid tourist season regardless of the international complications which have arisen as a result of recent unwarranted outbreak in the western Pacific. "I met and talked with hotel and apartment house men as well as managers of restaurants in such resort centers as Miami, Miami Beach, Hollywood, the Palm Beaches, Daytona Beach, Orlando, Lakeland, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton and such commercial cities as Jacksonville, and in every case I found them optimistic," said Johnson. "This optimism seemed to be based upon the fact that reservations not only were greater in number than in former years but that cancellations up to now have been smaller than ever in spite of the unusual reasons for cancellation which prevail now and which did not exist in the past. "Another reason for the optimism may be found in the belief of hotel men that the great majority of Florida's winter visitors come from the ranks of those past the age when they would be required to enter military service in any form and therefore free to travel. Then again, most of Florida's winter visitors come to escape the rigors of northern climates and the necessity for that escape is just as great this winter as it was in the past. I found that there is a very general belief that because of the increased business activity incident to the war, there may be more short term visitors and in that connection it might be said there is a belief that because of the greater business activity those who do come will be in position to patronize the more expensive quarters provided for those with plenty of money to spend. "With the Hawaiian Islands, the West Indies and South and Central America barred as winter resorts and with travel to California probably reduced there is another reason why Florida will be the Mecca of more winter travelers this year than ever before. The danger that Florida might be attacked is very remote and besides, as I heard one winter traveler, I met in Miami, put it 'If I must be under attack I prefer to be attacked where I would be comfortable if I were forced to take refuge in the open!' Not bad philosophy. "Present indications are that Florida will have its usual good tourist season."

From St. Mary's

Miss Denise Renuart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denis Renuart, 3202 Alhambra Circle, and senior at St. Mary's-of-the-Woods College, Ind., has returned to spend the Christmas holidays.

Takes Apartment

Mrs. Harold Sycle has rented her home at 3225 Riviera Drive for three months and has taken an apartment in the Douglas Entrance.

The Bootery

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Gala NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION and DINNER DANCE

Wednesday, December 31st, 1941 Featuring CY WASHBURN and his MIAMI BILTMORE DANCE ORCHESTRA First Southern Appearance Cy Washburn and his famous Radio and Recording Musicians and Entertainers are heralded as one of the nation's outstanding attractions in the entertainment world. This versatile group, with their novel arrangements, is a complete show in itself — but will be augmented by a Sparkling Floor Show in keeping with the precedent established by the Miami Biltmore for the past decade. Seven Course de Luxe Dinner Served from 9:00 p. m. Favors and Merry Makers for Everyone Dinner-Dancing and All the Festivities $10 PER PERSON For Reservations Telephone George 4-1661 MIAMI BILTMORE