The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-23

covered with red silk tapestry and
all the floors are covered with sani-
tary sound-absorbent material, which
has the additional advantage OF being
pleasing to the eye.
The lighting arrangements of the
theater are especially attractive, most
of the electric bulbs being concealed
behind opalescent globes. Instead Of
a central chandelier there is an oval
of alabaster globes surrounding an
immense mural painting on canvas,
"Fete de Mutt"
There are eight boxes to the right
and left of the stage, and number
of attractive mezzanine boxes, all fur
nished with mahogany chairs of dis
tinctive design.
The theater curtain Is of ruby.red
plush, with fringe of gold. The box
draperies and curtain surrounding the
orchestra pit, which will accommo.
date twelve musicians regularly, are
of the same material. The stage is
exceptionally low, to the great ad-
vantage of patrons occupying front
rows. The width of the proscenium
arch is "A feet and the height is 36
The fireproof steel motion picture
cabinet and booth for all spotlights
Is located at .he rear of the upper bal.
cony.
One of the most interesting fea.
| lures OF the mezzanine and balcony
floors Is the arrangement of the stair
ways, enabling the playgoer to enter
! either balcony at the bottom or the
top. If his seat Is near the rear he
can enter at the top and descend; If
toward the front, he can enter on a
The exits are SO numerous that 1t is
estimated the theater can be emptied
in 60 seconds
| These are among the features of the
new Chase's which will be patent to
every eye tomorrow. But behind and
below these portions visible to the
playgoers, is 2 labyrinthine maze Of
dressing rooms, locker rooms. green
room, animal quarters, and stage
equipment departments. To the rear
OF the promenade lounge Is series
of passages and rooms which resem-
bles the catacombs, with the primary
difference that every section is admir-
ably lighted and splendidly ventilat-
ed. Twenty-Five dressing rooms, most
of which can accommodate four play
ers, are equipped with modern make
up tables, adjustable lights. electric
heatins irons, and running water The
dressing rooms are located on both
sides of the stage at four levels, and
there are two electric elevators,
which will be used by the actors In
reaching the floor of the stage.
The stage itself is Of the most mod
ern Design, being In sections a yard
square. SO that any portion OF the
floor may he removed almost instan.
taneously without cutting of traps.
Below the stage floor is an open space
Ia feet deep. so that hippodrOme
lake might almost be staged here.
The big steel curtain, which weighs
more than nine tons, is raised and
lowered ny an automatic hydraulic
pump and a separate pump Is used
to raise and lower the heavy stage
carpets. by means of the latter a
carpet can be placed In position OF
changed as easily as drop" Is low
cred from the flies"
Great attention has been given to
tho comfort and convenience OF the
players Before work on the theatel
began Mr.. Chase solicited suggestions
from all classes OF vaudeville enter
tainers, with the result that provi
sions have been made for the comfor
and health Of those behind the scene!
which are not to be found In any 9th
er playhouse In The world, For eX
ample, the proprietor OF an anima
act will find electric stoves In his ami
nal quarters, so that food may b'
J cooked Tor monkeys and other deli
; cate croatures. Special baihtubs have
been provided for dogs, cats and 9th
er dumb performers. A special lava
tory has been provided for 'blacl