The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-08-12
FORMAL OPENING
OF new THEATRE

monies. Mr. Melton moved vote Of
thanks to Mr. J D. sugg Of San An
gelo, Texas, for the Sugg theater and !
the First National Bank building. "All
those in favor Of the motion says aye"
shouted Mr. Melton, and the chorus Of
ayes that followed must have been
heard fer blocks around
Immediately following the moving
picture screen was lowered, the house
lights winked out, Theodore flashed
upon the screen and the first perform
anee Of the new theater was on The
three reel special was followed by a
singing, talking and dancing act by
Deyarin and Lewis, which clever team
cot away 70 a good start and worked
successfully to al appreciative audi
eDce. The hit" Of the evening, how
ever, was scored by the Monarch
Four a quartet who dispensed fun
and harmony every minute they were
on the stage.
The theater proper is constructed OF
tapestry brick, trimmed in algonlte
stone. Overall, the dimensions are
e5 BY leo feet and the seating capacity
is 1000 The front is decorated by an
ornamental marquise, studded with
electric lights. and a huge electric sign
swung high upon the front. flashes out
the name Of the play house The lobby
Is Of marble ands tile, and to the right
ascends the stairs leading to the first
balcony On the outside Of the build
Ing, from the alleys. ascends the stair
way to the second balcony the section
reserved for negroes.
The entire interior is decorated in
the soft colors Of buff trimmed in old
ivory, and the openings and boxes arc
screened BY soft green curtains. which
blend admirably into the color scheme.
The precenium arch is % feet in
height and is decorase, in plastic orna-
ment with the initial rs" imbedded at
the top, and all high lighted in gold.
The floor OF the parquet is cement,
bowl shaped, making it possible to gain
an unobsructed view OF the stage from
any section Or the floor. Also through.
out the house, no seat is placed SO
that posi- will be in the way to mar
the view OF the stage The chairs OF
the parquet floor are leather covered.
The dimensions or the stage are %
by % feet and win handle a sc foot
drop. and will accomodate almost any
company travelling in Oklahoma. The
stage and entire house is equipped
with the finest set Of lights and cleo
trie appliances in Oklahoma. In the
booth above the balcony are located
two Of the finest picture machines
made, in addition to stereopticon
for advertising slides and scenes for
Illustrated songs
In the center of the first balcony is
located a portable spot light The booth
housing the picture machines is abso
lutely fire proof.
The theater is to be colled by a plant
four ducts opening into the house
The capacity Of which is 2i,100 cuhi,
feet OF cool air per minute Unfortu
nately the large fan had not arrived
last night aAad the cooling system wal
out Of commission The fan is expect
cd daily and VIII be installed immedi
ately.
To the success OF the opening even
} ing. much credit is due the sugg thea
ter orchestra. which aggregation drew
Z a hearty amount Of applause after eael
, selection. They are real musician
and viii be one of the main feature
Of the playhouse throughout the sea
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