Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-30
THE NEW PRINCES OPENED.

exhibitor soon saw that the pictures
we're what the people wanted and
the laugh jokes and crack-voiced
songs went back to their place and
the clean, moral picture show came
into its own. The programs were
increased in length and the films
were gradually made TO include
every subject of human interest
Boards of censorship were estab.
lished and the shows now presented
by reputable companies have the
confidence of the public. So much
Cor the business as whole. Now
for IIopkinsviile's Part in this great
amusement.
One year ago there came from
Jonesboro, Ark, young man named
George Bleich, who was full of zeal
in amusing the public. He saw at
glance that Hopkinsville was an
ideal place for a home and a place of
business. He opened two picture
shows that pleased the public in
every way. He succeeded from the
start and at once caught step with
the march of progress in the Pearl
of the Pennyrile." Our people know
good thing when they see it and
they lost no time in pushing along
the one that Arkansas sent us. For
some time his business has been far
beyond the capacity of the nice little
theatre on Main street, to be known
hereafter as the Gem.
Through the public spirited enter
prise of Lucian H. Davis Mr.. Bleich
tonight welcomes the public into
his new home and will keep open
house for the next five years.
This theatre is equal to the best in
any city in Kentucky. There is moth
ing in the State handsomer, more
lastly arranged or more creditable
i'm every way. Our people are proud
of this place of amusement and
proud of Mr.. Bleich as progressive
citizen. 1t is one of the places in
busy Hopkinsville that the people
should take pleasure in showing to.
all visitors. | bespeak for the own
er a constantly growing patronage.
The walls of the former Elks
Home are retained but raised. The
front is changed, with the entrance
in the center and small store room
on each side. One Of these is occu-
pied by w. A. Davis confectionery
and the other will be used By the
Wesf ern Union Telegraph Co. The !
outer entrance is a double arch. :
There are two entrances to the favor
with swinging plate glass doors |
The little ticket office is most con-
veniently located. The favor is com
modious and the floor is covered
with linoleum and electric lights are
with beautiful fixtures
On the right is dressing room for
aides. fully equipped for their n
yenience. Two entrances lead up
step or two into the theatre and it is !
strikingIy beautiful in its sppoin
nents. Opera seats extend in four
rows 10 the front These were put
n by Prof H. A. Robinson, who
the manufacturers. The
how space is wall especially adapt
d for the pictures, with a narrow
platform in front of it. and the on
,hestra of four pieces is in front of
his. The Oehlman Orchestra will
De a permanent feature The walls
ire Of green with panels of lighter
green and borders of red and gilt.
The trimming near the ceiling is
brown and the ceiling itself is light
an and brown The ceiling ventila
ors are of the most approved de-
ign. insuring fresh air ata times
There are six exits. openings being
wo alleys on the rear and one side
The theatre, which seats $50. can be
'mptied in a minute or two. The
operating room is as near fire proof
IS it is possible to make it.
The balcony is fitted up with
'enches and is divided in the center,