The daily sentinel., 1905-09-16
TO OPEN AS THEATRE
CHANGES IN AUDITORIUM


For some time Jesse B. Boyer
manager of the auditorium. has been
contemplating opening his house to
firct-class theaGical attractions. and
he has finally decided to remodel the
house and is now in Denver as stated
in the Sentinel yesterday. arranging
for the booking of splendid line Of
theatrical attractions for the New
Auditorium for the season of 1906
O6 and arranging for booking attrac-
tions for the auditorium for the next
five years.
The opening attraction for this
season Will be "Dr Jelyl and Mr.
Hyde" to be presented by a strong
company on the evening of Septemb-
er 25th.
The following letter was received
from Mr.. Boyer today;
Grand Junction. Colo,
Editor Daily Sentinel,
Dear Sir.-Herewi ! am sending
you advance notices for Or Jelyll
and Mt. Hyde" which viii be the
opening attraction at the New Audi
torium, Monday evening, september
25th.
/ am remodeliug the house. put
ting in an inclined noor. elevated
seats, new stage fixtures and sound
ing board over the pruscenium arch,
which will make the acoustic proper
ties absolutely first class and in other
ways have put the house In the very
best shape for theatrical entertain
ments have arranged with the
Denver Theatre company to book the
New Auditorium for the next five
years and can assure the citizens
of Grand Junction that from time to
time, / shall give some of the very
west. / shall give the house my per
soual attention and guarantee thar
at all times IL will be kept spotless-
N clean and thoroughly comfortable
The workmeu are at work making
the changes in the building and every
thing will be completed by Septemb-
err 25th. the opening night Of the
auditoriums theatrical season A
new set of exit doors in the center
OF the north end of the building are
being placed in position. These doors
will be used exclusively for exit
doors and will prove a great conven-
lence The floor in the orchestra
or parquet circle Will be covered with
handsome carpets and the aisles will
he carpeted. In fact everything will
be done to make the house a cozy
and comfortable theatre. and Manag-
err Bower expects that IL Will be pro
nounced as such by all who attend
the opening performance.
\ first-class orchestra will be EN-
ployed for the season and consequent
ly every attraction viii be attended
by good orchestra music a necessity
to every good theatrical performance
The auditorium will doubtless
prove a popular play house. Manag-
er knows well how to cater to the
wants of the people and his decis
ion to book a line OF hrst-class attra-
tions Is met with general approval
Mr. Boyer arrived home today al
noon from Denver. He states that
dates have already been arranged for
the appearance of quite a number OF
good shows during the fall and wint-
er and his booking arrangements are
most satisfactory.
A large attendance will greet the
opening attraction on Monday even
ing September 25th.
There will be two big masquerade
balls at the auditorium next week,
one on Wednesday evening and one
on Friday evening. Yesterday Mrs.
S. Holly, costumer of Denver, repre-
senting the Denver Costuming COM
pany. arrived in the city with an ele-
CANT line of costumes which will be
on display on the auditorium stage
tonight. Mrs. Holly can be seen at
DR.. Hilbert's residence. a dance will
be given at the auditorium every
night next week but there VIII be
only two masquerades.