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GIN RUMMY KING ?╟÷ Dr. D. J. Ferrer, Westminister, Calif., won the 12th International Gin Rummy Tournament at the Desert Inn and walked off with $12,000 for his efforts. Left to right are Guy Luttrell, tournament director and Dl casino executive; Alfred Sheinwold, tournament judge; winner Ferrer; Andrew Luther, vice-president of the U.S. Playing Card Company, and Charles Rich, chairman of the Foundation for Las Vegas Charities. Finals took place in the DFs Skillet Room. THE DESERT INN NEWS COVER: SHOWGIRLS Terry Woodbury (left) and Margie Allen gi\e readers a preview of the gorgeous costumes from the new musical revue "Pzazz! 68," premiering Sept. 28 in the Desert Inn's Crystal Room. Created by Campbell, the gowns shown here are from the Astaire Time production number. A cast of over 60, including the top acts in the world, will be featured in this extravaganza, created, staged and directed by Donn Arden and produced by Frank Sennes. DESERT INN Aug. 29 - Sept. 27 ?╟÷ The McGuire Sisters in the Crystal Room. Sept. 19 ?╟÷ Tokyo Happy Coats in the Lady Luck Lounge until Nov. 13. Sept. 28 ?╟÷ New Revue "Pzazz! 68" in the Crystal Room. Oct. ?╟÷ Happy Jesters open in the Lady Luck Lounge. DESERT INN COUNTRY CLUB Sept. 25 ?╟÷ Fall Roundup Golf practice. Sept. 26-27 ?╟÷ Annual Fall Roundup of Golf. Oct. ?╟÷ Gold Cup Qualifying. CARY GRANT, a rare visitor to Las Vegas, chats with Desert Inn star Danny Kaye backstage in the Crystal Room. The two entertainers have been friends for many years. ?·Gegcwt Atwuwpkete On Vw&d 9wt'?? tftoicfe Canfo Redtoout MbtadA Gmmeh mi Cdtektttea The Desert Inn's Monte Carlo restaurant is a small but very elegant room, open for dinner only. This meal, though the only one served, is worth a little attention. Dining, in its true sense, is not merely eating ?╟÷ it is being comfortably seated in an ambiance of relaxation and subdued sound, in decor soothing to the eye. It means that captains and waiters, skilled in their jobs, serve excellent cuisine to patrons with a minimum of fuss but a maximum of knowledge on food and wines ?╟÷ and how to serve them graciously. Monte Carlo personifies the concept of ''dining" in every detail. Its menu suggests Continental specialties prepared with great care by Fred Meyer and Constance Kern, who are in charge of the kitchen. Supervising the menu is D.I. Executive Chef Henri Petitjean, a Frenchman of the old school who has held this position since the opening of the Inn. Charles Riegler, D.I. director of food and beverage, is in charge of the entire operation. The Monte Carlo can produce, with a little prior notice, any food a guest may desire. Early this year the room welcomed a group of gourmets and served one of the most exclusive menus ever prepared by the hotel. The menu boasted 15 courses, representing as many countries, with wines particularly chosen to accompany each course. Guests paid $150.00 per person, the largest amount ever paid for a dinner in the history of the State of Nevada. Stars appearing on the Strip and celebrities who cherish the best in dining make a point of visiting the Monte Carlo restaurant when they're in town. To gourmets who understand the meaning of "haute cuisine," the D.I.'s Monte Carlo ranks with the best in the country. 'CHEF SCHNOZZOLA' ?╟÷ James Francis Durante, in person, dons the hat of his adopted trade for the evening to mix salad for his guest of honor, Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt (left). Jimmy hosted a dinner in the Desert Inn's elegant Monte Carlo restaurant and invited guests to partake in a meal consisting of his favorite dishes. The Monte Carlo kitchen, as always, prepared an impeccable menu, with wines to accompany the Schnoz' chosen courses of salad, steak Minute, hearts of palm and fettucine, with apple pie to follow. Dinner was exquisitely served by the Monte Carlo's staff and everyone had a fine time. mim ?╟≤ ?√ß' mm EXECUTIVE HUDDLE ?╟÷ Charles Riegler (left), director of food and beverage for the Dl, and Executive Chef Henri Petitjean, discuss the menu for the Monte Carlo restaurant. Considered one of the top dining palaces in the country, Monte Carlo is now in its second year.