/..” f v Southpor‘tfihowhoat—live Enthrtainment But Very; Diff 1. night: life,- \ You know, I really don't know why I always look like a convict in every picture .of me. I always come out with a tremendously sinister and "hardened criminal" type _ of look. I'd better get to work on a better picture. Well, The Southport Coun— try Club sure was a good time. Surprisingly so, I might add. I arrived late . but there was no line up. The young lady collecting the $1 cover charge was extremely friendly and ext- remely beautiful (lord have mercy). The doormen Were just friendly. I sat at.a small ' table on the second level overlooking the dance floor.‘ Service was prompt (the waitresses were also beaut- iful) as I ordered my usual‘ beer 90¢ and rye and ginger $1.10. Day prices ar駥§éaikw*‘ _ , moverall decor has been imp— and $1.10 and the cover charge of $1 is in effect every night the club is open which is Wednesday through Saturday. Hours of operation are 4:30 pm to 1:00 am. But, in about 6 weeks, a new 10— funge will be opened to the ' public so the new hours will be 11:00 am to 1:00 am. The music, which started at 10300, was very good. The *first sang I heard from the band (New Sounds) was "Hoo— tchie Cootchie Man," a fast blues number that I dearly love, so I was easily influ- enCed from then on. The Dan— ce floor was packed and the crowd really seemed to be having a good time. There was even\9ne man that was passed out in his chair, which is, of course, the trademark of a good-time ‘establishment. This man woke up during a fine rend- ftion of "Burning Love", even applauded as best he could, but soon passed out again. The music was easy rock, good to dance to.(in~ his case good for sleeping also) The Southport C.C. looks veryraise.thesevdays.xThe roved upon just recently. It has a very cozy appeare— nce. The doorman plan to keep it this way. There was a very tight crowd control, but the doormen remained polite and friendly through— out the evening. No trouble occured, so I went back down we received a delightful surprise this week on our visit to the Windmill Res— taurant, on Lower Prince. We were aware of its repu- tation for good cooking, but, having never visited it before, we were pleasan- tly surprised to find such a charming atmosphere and such low prices. What sets this reaurant apart is its homelike atmo— sphere, which one feels is not deliberately created, but natural and unforced. Looking over the menu, we \ . The Windmill-charming Atmos c.hoflottotown cuisine ' Wendy nu albeit, ’macdonald found the prices to be startlingly low, loWer by 25%, more or less, than those of any other restaur— 'ant we have reviewed. pork chops and a chicken burger with French fries which arrived after a reas— onable length of time. The pork chops came with mashed potatoes, beets, lettuce with-apple sauce and a roll I 44 For the meal we ordered and the chiken burger with french fries. Not only Was 'it low priced at $2.50 and $1.25 respectively but the , to the door and talked to the sweet girl who.was coll— ecting the cover chargewwhere I stayed for the rest of the evening. (When I left the guy in the chair was still passed out.) ' SHOWBOAT How can you compare the Showboat to anyplace? The Showboat is One of the most beautiful nightclubs in the Maritimes. I really felt like I had some class when. I entered (unlike the way I usually feel). The cover charge was only $1 (Monday.. through Thursday). It's $2 '.on Friday and Saturday. Si— nce I was dressed rather "spiffy" I had no trouble obtaining a seat (Management frowns on jeans). My usual drink order cost me $2.40. ($1.05 for beer and‘$1.35 -for shots). Day prices are 85¢ and-{95¢ respectively) - > The Showboat is actually thinking of starting a "Stu— dent Night" in possibly 2 or 3 weeks. This comes as a bit of a surprise because the crowd that frequents the Showboat is generally an older crowd, pedple who have a hard time dancing to funky music (so the bands tend meal itself was delicious. The fact that the restau— rant is situated in an older home creates when , combined with the comforta- ble decor, the charming atmosphere we noticed upon entering the restaurant. We found it very quiet The Cadre, Tues. Feb.18,l975, page 15 erent crowds * to play more middle of the road tunes). Guess who the band was on _this particular night?... Give up?... It was the Happy Dolls from Korea. They really put on a great show. The Showboat also has the week's band play on Saturday after- noon. There is no cost, and the show is generally a jam session, so you can go and .bring along an instrument (it runs form 3 to 5 o'clo- ck). By the way, daily hours are 11:30 am to 1:00 am. On Saturday hours are 2:30 pm to 1:00 am. . Saving the best for last I'll comment on the decor. It's just tremendously classy. It's got expensive drapery thick red carpets, nice soft lighting and a big glass, ball directly over the dance floor that reflects light. The dance floor is very lar— ge and is completely surrou— nded by tables. The place is spotlessly clean. But, it's hard to really enjoy the place unless you're with a date. It's simply that kind of place. But the Showboat certaily lends a touch of class to Charlott— 'etown. phere. and," Startlineg Low Prices and restful, the soft music an excellent background for the meal. In conclusion we highly recommend the Windmill for its prices, its food, and its delightful and unforced Island atmosphere and intend to go back soon ourselves.