The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31

The new Pawtucket Keith theatre will
be opened tonight for inspection for
about five or six hundred guests of Mr..
Keith. Mr. Albee and Mr.. Lovenberg, and
on Monday afternoon the beautiful now
amusement palace will be open TO pa
irons. For the past two months Paw
tucket theatregoers. and in fact the en-
tire thcatregoing world have been eager
~ anticipating the opening OF Mr.. Abees
new theatre, for II liz we'll known fact
that with the opening of the new theatre
will come the beginning OF new era i'm
Pawtucket theatricals. The new theatre
has been, radically altered by the most
skilled workmen and foremost decorators
and neither expense or trouble has been
spared to make II what IL is. "A perfect
theatre. In every detail it shows "A mar
vellous combination of the artistic and
tho practical. and even those who have
been familiar with the high standard Of
every theatre which bears h. r. Keths
name have a surprise and treat i'm store
for them Words utterly fail TO do JUS
tice To the magnihcence OF the new play
house and IL must be seen to be thor
oughly appreciated.
The new theatre has the advantage Of
being located In the very heart OF Paw
tucket. In easy reach OF both train and
trolley passengers. a beautiful Facade
attracts the attention Of passers-by and
gives most impressive appearance TO
the front OF the new edifce. Entering
the theatre. the visitor finds himself frat
IN the outer lobby. the walls OF which
are of old wine color, red striped valour,
the ceiling being panelled In rich relief
work I'm old ivory effects Passing
through the second set OF doors. one finds
himself In the inner corridor or outer re-
ception room. where the walls are OF
dark green with handsome stcreo work
running into the ceiling.
The walls arc elnborately panelled. and
the furniture is of heavy unpublished r1a-
hogany upholstered Ia red leather, / he
carper being Of rich Turkish pattern. The
electric fixtures are OF a decidedly unique
design Of old Antwerp style having been
made from a special design by Mr. Albec.
Round white balls conceal the tiny cleo
trio globes and these balls are suspended
from heavy brass link chain, both novel
and effective The outer reception room
ls hung with many pictures OF rare ele-
gance. among which are pi,tures OF Mr..
b, +. Keith, Mr.. Edward r. A bee. (the
proprietor OF tho new playhpuse). Mr.
a Il, Keith, son OF Mr. ". r. Keith and
Assistant General Manager of the Keith
circuit. and OF Mr. Reed Albce, son OF
Mr. r. r Albec.
An imposing staircase leading from this
room TO the second balcony. which is now
irons PAwtUcket thedtregoera who were
wont 10 attend the theatre previous TO its
having been acquired by Mr .Albee ana
who patroniscd this part of tho theatre
will recall how the ceiling ~ the entire
theatre ran straight across. making the
heads OF the occupants of the rear seats
OF the second balcony almost touch tie
ceiling at thfs point. which wa NOT only
uncomfortable bur disc sreosble from
hygienic standpoint. making the ventill1-
tion very bad Now. in addition 20 the
ventillating plant. the Getting has been
raised 20 q height Of Il feet radically
changing that part of the theatre q ne
seating arrangement has also been
changed. 50 thar there Ia now not 2 se1t
which does not command a spiendid view
Of the theatre. The ceiling herr is also
decorat ted win a wealth OF detail and col.
oring rarely found In this part ~ NOV
theatres I'm the country. and despite tne
fact th6t the prices FOR seats IN the Gee
ond balcony are cheaper than I'm any otn-
all the comforts Afforded those who pa
tronizc other parts OF the house. AZ the
top ~ the staircase leading from the
outer reception room to tho second ball
cony is n gentlemcns toilet room This
room Us finished IN soft old green enect,
with Mission furniture upholstered IN red
leather. lending Dutch air 20 The room
Heavy electric fixmres ~ brass. hand
some pictures and jardiuiercs ~ pottcd
plants complete this room.
DescendinG the staircase and passing
through the outer reception room. tue l
spectator comes 10 what VIII undoubtedly
prove ono or the most beautiful foatureS F.
bf the room. Thls a. the Du Barry room. /
90 called because ~ the color scheme. 7
which rs Rose Du Barry. and OF the gold /
furniture Of the Louis NN period which I
is upholstered in beautiful SILK tapestry. +
The walls ~ this oxQuisiteiv beautiful h
little reception room arc richly finished
with Rose Du Barry silE turc.try pat .
tern. which shades 30 delicate green .
toward the ceiling. The carpet ie heavy |
Wilton. harmouizinE beautifully With the h
walls. and tho chandeliers and side brack. 4
effects
Handsome brio s-brac bssutiful isrdi.
nieres Of potted and cut flowers. oandcla