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THE QH_A_RLOTTETOWN__CUARDIAN

Reopening Cf

Prince Edward Last Evening Picture Patrons- Agreeably

Surprised At Many Improve- ments Effecteiln Theatre.

Last night's reopening of

a, matter of iact, remodelling had been going on for several weeks previously, but even this le th 0t

"8 time seemed inadequate to account changes

for the many important

the Prince Edward Theatre aiforded an agreeable surprise to DlCtUIC patrons in the many improvements effected since the closing two weeks ago. As

‘Ifhe change Ln tints as the lights are dunmed or brightened is nicely graduated to suit ‘the eve. There s no abrupt transition, The eiiect produced is very artistic. New ceiling lamps at the rear of the auditorium also mark a, (IISIIIICI; improvement. The lighting eqtupment W218 install- ed by MCSJS. Chaopell and Com- pany, Charlottetown.

which have cfomkplcteltyl alttered the appearance o t. e iea re and New D coratl 5 no brought it into hne with the most e W c m‘

up-to-date picture houses in East- em Canada.

Most important from the stand- D0111]. of public safety and conven- fence are the four new exits provid-

—two from the main floor and two from the gallery-so that: the lobby can be reserved exclusively for incoming patrons. But, this major alteration is but one of many strik- lng improvements which were noted with keen appreciation by last night's audiences. '

The surprises began on entering the lobby, which i. quite changed in appearance. The box office is now ocated well in front and is ap- proached directly by the left front entrance. the right front door being reserved for those with tickets, or for those accompanyin persons purchasin tickets, for _w iom ample iicconuno ation is provided between the box office and the foyer. This arrangement (I005 away with undue congestion at the box office and fa- ciliuilcs the fiuicliasiiig of tickets.

‘It follows t e plan of modern ‘theatre construction on the main- a

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t The entire floor of the lobb is covered with thick rubber loor meta. twenty in number, specially supplied by the Dominion Rubber Company. These mats can be taken up and cleaned daily. In appear- ance they are most attractive, and are designed to provide the maxi-

mum foot-comfort. cleanliness and convenience. Noticeable also the lobby are

the new lighting glfects which are til o a striking feature of the in- terlor. The advertising displays arc llliaminaied bv mercurv

lights which shed a soft glow like

tit. materially to the decorative

scheme. Other improvements

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The floor-covering

sign gives nn impressive effoegrtl to the whole interior.

removal of the back row of tfI-TKI the widcniri I‘

attractive light-blue leather cover- ings, replace the seats formerly in use on the main floor, which were installed five \(‘TII'-= ago and are Ice- transferred to the Capitol Theatre. The new ones. supplied by ‘the Globe Furniture. Company, of’ |W:itei'l.~.0, Ont, are of the latest de- skri and both in appearance and comfort leave nothing to be desired.

Lighting Effects

Perhaps the most striking im- nrovcmelit is the complete new lighting arrangement. combining

. perfect vlsibilitv with attractive col- ior effects, The dimm‘ng system is l of the kind used in the most modern ,theatre , and provides exiictlv the ‘required illumination. both during

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PER SONALS

‘Ills-s Mary Gunn, Kent Beauty S-blllll‘. lrlt ycslertiuy morning OIT a slum. trip to Toronto.

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‘Mrs. Geo. C. Dennis, Clinton.

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Tlll- iimny fririids of Mr. Ei-

wliii‘. Cliniloii of Ilene R.vcr, will l)!‘ m “In” that he She Tell miienble- "l.

mtllc City Hospital dnny__|owinvirlliq ‘ ' -I0wer in lpirill. She g hadn't thought of her H '

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“washed out" feeling vru soon replaced by -

Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Colwlll, New Hiivcu, have returned to their home after visiting the farmer's cousin.

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Chorus Gives Fine Concert

A musical event of unusual char- iicicl, "'l.'ile Moon Maiden." by Gale uiitt Ko-liiiiiaii, was uieseiitetl Just nigiit. by ‘Pile Cha-inliiade Chorus. iii Heurtz Hall,

Tile opening number was a love- ly CIIJYLIS, by tne dalutlly costum- ed "Moon Lilrls", followed by in- teresiliig (lruiiia between them uiid their "Moon Witch“, Catherine Spencer. wiiose singing and noting merited the ‘hearty commendation, eacii recalled.

sally Wood who, as “The Moon

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ed eunuledDoddiKid- _ Man , in attractive stage presence, n, pm“ Maud,’ i did excellent lglflsmlil LEO “fir; look Budd's. The . 5mg“ “r I“ ' ‘m v

Eyes", was equaliy pleasing in her dramatization. A fine lnterpietatlon of "I am

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as bow" "ML Headache, Lincluelml _ludo and other “first... Qy 2, splrlggd clwrug, 7-"9- ili-lii-ai-sui. ‘ i Iiznl vfhully ludneyn diuppenred. ||2 ‘rile "clean-cut," pleasantly 8.l0-t iuadc calm-rt -.. floor-i; authoritative, Captain. Emma

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A Iiinited supply of Brum-Sliorls-Middlings-Oil Coke -—'Fish Menl- Bailey Meal - Gluten Feed - Corn- WIICGT——BUTTEY~'RUTTQTI Outs-Oatmeal and all flie- well linowiv brands oi Hurd Wheat Flour--oll of which we ore selling at lowest prices.

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Thomas. and his charming flan- cce. Elizabeth Cox. lived up to their reputation, both in grace of manner and 1.11 solo, duet and drama. The first act closed with ii very attractive duet by Lillian Wells and Ethel Brown, assisted by a chorus of "Moon Girls" and "Earthfolk."

Due to a forced landing of their ali- ship, these earthfolk had ap. pcai-ed on the moon. One of the iiicst popular number in the whole Operetta was a chorus. led by “The sailorsfi-"Ha-ppy Landings". the pantomime, based on the "Sailorb Hornpipe," with the added inter- est of violin and guitar. by Thelma Tced and Ethel Sutherland.

Great credit Is due Miss Bessie smiillman, whose accurate and sympathetic BCOOJWDETTYTTR 811D- ported the singers in unfalierind. harmonic background.

"The Moon 01m" chorus ed the second act. in which C ls- H110 Court, as their loveliest "Moon Maiden". their "Princess", with Thelma Burns. her "Liidy-ln-Wait- lug", song a very dellirhlllll 501g and duet.-"My Silver Lamp. Marjory Wood's interpretation of "The spell is broken" was well re. celwd. The "Moon Girls" assisted, with rhythmic pantomime.

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stmlighl from both sides of the dis- glay cabinet . and add iliwbllflslvfll)’

_ in foyer and auditorium is a magnificent rose- colored carpet which runs the full

length of the passageway and aisles, from the stage to the exits. Absolute nolselessness is ob-

richness cf

er improvements are noted as soon as one enters the theatre. The seats g of the aisles gives eer access and also an effect; of

The whole interior has also repaaited and decorated by Fred Waller under the supervision oi Mr. William Vincent, Saint John, who‘ has been in charge of the dec- orating of the Spencer Company theatres for more than twenty-five years. An effect of greater spacious- ness L; achieved bv the new decor- utive scheme, which also harmonizes beautifully with the iuriiish.lig..

Another noticeable improvement is a new orange colored tilftlilll a- cross the prosct-nltun, which is with- drawn only wllcii the llgiits are dim- med and the picture locust-d ior the screen. This avoids the inartls- tie obtrusioii of the blank whie space of screen, and gives an nud- ed touch of realism to the films. The curtain is operated by an electric switch connecting with both the operator's booth and the (J1EE.

On both sides of the proscenium another innovation was noted with appreciation. It consists of two e.ee- trlc clocks with illuminated dials, easily readable from any part ot the theatre.

Four New Exits

been Mr.

1n remodelling the interior the provision of adequate exits was the chief problem. This has been solved in ma.terl_v fashion. Two main exits on the main floor form a. continua- tion of the side aisles, and lean to sidedoors on ericli side of the theatre within a. few leet ol‘ Gralton Street. The exits. like the interior, are lux- uriously carpeted and decorated and are four feet, tui inches wxlc.

The exits from the balcony, also connecting with the two side ais cs. lead directly to doors laclilg cli ilie street.

In addition, iii case 01' BlllCl'Q,(?ll('y, the two fornlei" side exits licar the stage may be used, so that if neces- sitr the entire theatre can he emp- tietl in the space 0i a very few min- utcs.

Adjoining the exits on the main floor are lwo new restrooms with toilet facilities.

The carpentry work and all alter- ations were made under ihe capable supervision of Mr. Albert Baker,

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tallied bv the thickness of carpet Charlottetown. and rubber padding underneath, In addition a complete new while the warm cool-lug of the do» heating system WlllClI nclu-les an

oil burner has been installed by N11‘. R. S. Williams, Summerside, the eq- uipment bClIit! rilppllfll by Messrs. Schurman and Company.

Favorable Comment

rcomlliess rind comfort which was Mr. F‘. G. Spencer. president oi lax-king before. the Spencer Company Limited. has New upholstered spring seals. in been frequcntl in Chulzottetown

since the i'eino clling cf the theatre was begun. He W115 present at last night's reopening and had the sat- isfaction of hearing mtinv favorable comments upon the changes cfl‘ ctcd To liliii, niid to Mr. Gordon Strsli temporary" resident manager. . all concerned, congratulations nre clue upon the unqualified success oi their efforts in ihl connection Within a few davs Ml‘. Gordon Spencer returns to Saint John and Mr. A. R. Cooper, who has been re- leased from inllltnrv duty. resumes the management of both the Prince Ecitvzirci and Capitol theatres.

Mr. F. G. Spencer. leaves today on return to the mainland accompanied bv Mr, J. G. Armstrong. of tho Companyls head office. Saint JOlll‘. who also was here for the Prince

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IJdwsird reopening. __

tie. "The Radio Man, and Helen Mcilachcrn, "A Pfl.“..i(‘n,'_‘,i.‘l"' sting a well brtlnliccd trio in the chorus, "The Sliver Damp of Romance."

Colorful Finale

The bright colorful finale-—- “‘TL=, n good old tvorldfl-braught

the Lfllefésllllg program to a close.

Other members of the caste were, Thoma Teed, Beatrice Wilson,

Ethel Sutherland, Hlltln Mucliaugh-

Ian and Ruth Storiis. who pllivcd plraslilgly as Sailors. Dorothy Black, Daisy Dlivv and Alice

Fruser-"Moou Girls"—\voli merit- ed acclaim in their speaking Darts.

Verna Wood played the part of "The stewardess" very :icee_|.itli.bly,. as did m. J-raii ‘Tait and Eliza- beth Wood, who were additional "Anti-ship gt. Ruby Sinlillmiin as " Illa Svciitisen as "Peggy Porter’, a-iid Margaret Waller us "Miss Aurellti"—each blassed with ll resonating, carry- ing voice. spoke their lines in u delightful manner.

Mrs. Hugh Miller. Conductor and _ General Director, gave n synopsis of the Operetta, and as on entr‘ acte, delighted the audience with a requested numbcr--“The Swit- zers‘ Farewell."

The hearty thanks o! The ohnminiide Chorus goes to their President. Jean Tait. manager of stage and scenic effects, to their Sccretn-rylrensurcr, Ruth Stems, fur the advertising, to Messrs. Robert Cox. J. Jamison, J. McNair

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Important m ee tin g Tuesday, 7.30 P. M. Committee Rooms

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Young Men’s Conservative Association

Important meeting Fri- d!!!’ 8:30. Committee Rooms, Grafton Si.

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—In the Police re were no cases

POLICE COURT Court yesterday the iii docket.

ISLANDER DEAD-Mr. Jeremiah Gallant, 39 Prince Street, received a telegram announcing the sud- den death Wednesday morning of his brother, Michael in Dorchestec Mass

BEIlEAVED-Mrs. John F. Mul- lins, City, received the sad news yesterday of the sudden passing her brother, Michael Gallant, Dor- cliesler, Mass.

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FUNERAL TODAY —The funeral of the late Prof. Garnet S. Le Loch- nur. 55. would be held at Sackvillu this afternoon. it was, announced yesterday. Prof Le Lachciir. n lini- ive of Guernsey Cove, this prov izcc. tiled! unexpectedly at Sackvllle Wed- ne- ai‘.

EXECUTIVE blEETING-Jvfr. Al- fred Fisher, Chairman of the Spec- ial Names Committee, pfeblded 0v- er a meeting of the rxct-ullvr of the Bey Scout Carry-Oil Campaign com- mittee which was held in the Clio‘ Police Court Room last night. Cards were distributed to the campaign worker. and prcparutorv plans i0!‘ the drive were discussed.

IIIGIILANDERS IIOME -- Majol- W. J. MacDonald Captain W. W. Reid. Scrgt. Reg Mahar and acting Sergt. Earle Burke of the Prince Ed- ward Island Highlanders arrived here last iilght. ‘rhev would be here several days, it was learned. before rejoining their unit. in the Halifax- lllirtmoutli area. With the D0115‘ was C. M. S. W. Yorston oi George- own.

BEEF CATTLE BREEDERS MEETING-A meeting of promin- ent beef cattle breeders is scheduled for today at the Charlottetown Hotel to discuss organization of beef production centres in Lhis pro- vince. The provincial directors of the Maritime Stock Breeders As- sociation will afso be present as ivcll as a number of officials from the Proiviiicinl and Federal De- partments of Agriculture. Short addresses will be delivered by the chairman, C. F, Bailey. President Maritime Winter Fair, George Milli", animal husbandman, Central Experimental Form. 0t» lawn, and James Graham, Federal DeparlnIBn-t of Agriculture, Mone- ton. and others.

SUURIS REUUUNT ADJOURN- ED-A recounit of balls-ts cast in ‘the Provincial bye-election in First King's early this month was ad- journed lat-t night after ballots 085C in six of thirteen polls in the district had been counted The proceedings would resume this morning. it was announccdJFhe recount yesterday did not indicate a chugeyln the standing of the two candidates. De-

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and C. H. Black. doorkccpers. to Mr. E. E. Claivsnii who arranged for the ushering. Mr. William Storey and sou, stage carpenter and property men, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Brown, furniture. Miss Dorothy Dun-lent, "make-up", Professor Kendall, for facilitating time and place for reh-earsals, and to all others. who lii any way. contri- buted to the success of "The Operetta."

This production by the Chamln- ade Chorus is an annual event which is eagerly anticipated by music lovers generally. Last night's performance was quite up to the iigh standard set by previous years.

The entertainment will be re- peated tonight in aid of the Prov- iiclul Sanatorlum.

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LOST-BLACK LEATHER wmb. breaker between Imperial Ser-

clsion on several ballots to which objection was taken by counsef re- presenting the candidates was de- ferred by Judge A. I... Fraser. Mr. Gordon Holmes oi’ Charlottetown ‘ls counsel loir Kickham while Mr. A. 1<"_ MacQuaid of Souris is acting for Macbean,

THREE T0 DORCHESTEIL- Three residents of Charlottetown wre NIITQIICCG to terms in_ Dor- chester Penitentiary yesterday. They were Clarence Douoette, George Smith and IPrancls Mac- Dougiall. Douccite will convicted of being implicated in a break at C. W. Patterson's Jewellery Store in the City while smith and Mac- Dcugall were found guilty of enter- ing a dwelling by night with intent to steal. All three were sentenced to three years in the mnltentlary by Judge C. Gavan Duffy of the County Court Judges criminal Cmirt. The three prisoners were eeiit to supuome Court for trial by

‘vvlée gtlatéon wand C. N. thrill- Y. I1 er case leave a ser- vice elation. Reward. L-MO.

Stipcndiiiry Magistrate K. .M. Mar- tin but they elected to be tried un- dc the 59nd? ‘mun Mi.

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