Evening journal., 1909-09-09
GARRICK THEATRE
IS NOW FINISHED
Handsome Playhouse Will
be Re-Opened Monday After
$40, 900 Improvements

After having been closed for altcra-
tons since June 1, the Garr.clS Theatrel
will be re-opened on Monday afternoon
with vaudeville program OF niue special
numbers. Thirty Thousand dollars have
been expended upon the Improvement and
virtually a new theatre viii be at the d s.
posai OF playgoers next week win an
additional seating capacity OF 900 and with
every modern facility for both performers
and patrons the playhouse is probably
the best OF its size in the country
Addition 10 the stage in the rear and
10 the performers apartments havot been
the most expensive changes Entire reno
walton OF the auditorium, the gallery, bal
cony and the lobby will be the improves
ments apparent to tho patrons Desiring
TO cater TO the more conservative theatre
goers and to eliminate ornate splay.
Manager Dockstader has given the in
terror decorations and furnishings a
quieter tone. Tho new color scheme is rose
duBarry. a melange Of pink. rose. cream
and gold. The effect is most pleasing and
excellent taste has been displayed.
There are now sixteen private boxes and
loges. all separated by brass railing
which has been used for all divisions This
increases the number Of these apartments
by eight. Figures Of Cupid in cement sur
mount the boxes. and, above. a prosce-
MUM decoration by Bargrave, OF Berlin,
makes the romantic effect complete.
The full seating capacity this season
will be 400. AS the result Of complaint Of
the narrow tiers Of last year. they have
been placed comfortably apart and the
chairs are larger and more comfortable.
The lighting Of the auditorium has been
vastly improved The effect will be ball
globe
As the center Of the more expensive
changes. tho stage and the performers
apartments contain facilities unknown TO
most theatres in cities like Wilmington.
There are now 12 dressing rooms on the
upper floor of this section. and three on
tho lower floor, or basement. Hot and
cold water, steam heat, gas and cectrl-
city. bath. usually overlooked by most
theatre designers, and green room will
make the Garrick a pass word for hnical
actors and actresses The stage has been
enlarged 90 feet and is now capable of
accommodating the largest productions.
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King street has been made in this sec
ton The dressing rooms are in an en-
tirely new building on a lot adjoining the
theatre.
The draperies in the theatre will be Of
| green silk, and the best red velvet Wilton
carpet viii be laid. Carrying his desire for
conservatlveness even to the attire of the
ushers Manager Dockstader will clad
them in seal brown.
The present appearance OF the theatre
IS the elimination OF eighteen years OF
effort by Manager Dockstsder, and hc
promises further Improvements each year
John Z. Healcy was the contractor fol
the alterations just effected. Albert West.
over. of Philadelphia, was the architect
( Local mechanics were employed.
The prices will be the same as last year
10 TO so cents. There will be six pieces ir
the orchestra.
The nine acts for the week beginning
Monday will all be headliners. Clara Bel
Jerome and her twelve girls. in 'Joyland,
will be an unusually elaborate number
Ward and Curren, the well-known per
formers. will present their wen-inowi
comedy sketch. "The Terrible Judge.
John Ford and Company. starring in "rh'
Red MIL" IN be an exceptional number
Adelina Roatina and Clara stephens WI
present the scenic display, 'rhe SINCE
and the Dancer" Emile Hoffman, unit
recently baritone with Savage and Com
pany. will present "1he Lost Chord
sketch Morris and Morrow, Australian
comedians, viii appear as viii Mr.. ant
Mrs. Sebach. college athletes. The Voich
Brothers. expert accordion players. vii
perform. Original moving pictures wi
close the performance