A Little Nonsense ....

One night last week, there opened in Manhattan the third edition of Earl

Carroll's Vanities (see Page 15). It was briefly reviewed in The New York Herald Tribune with the remark that "it's aim is fleshly and ribald."

It so happened that on that same evening the Governors of four states were sojourning in the city of Wall Street and Broadway, and by preference chose to spend their time and money on Broadway. They were present at the opening. The comedian Julius Tannen, informed of their presence, dragged them up on the stage. Governor Martin of Florida, a broad-shouldered young husky, was first up, trying to look beneficent. Governor McMullen of Nebraska followed, very serious, worried. Governor Trapp of Oklahoma was grandiose in evening clothes. Governor Smith of New York was last up, grinning and apparently finding it great sport--being more used to such manners. Said critics:

Quinn Martin--". . . the gentleman from Florida, Nebraska and Oklahoma looked and acted as if they were a long way from home and why the Devil did we ever agree to do it."

Percy Hammond--"There were evidences on Monday night that the Governors, at least those from out of town, made fools of themselves."