The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-06

s. Wabash AYES Chicago, III.
inches more than is provided in the
best theaters. The aisles are COW
cred with corrugated rubber mating
There are six exits from the audi
forum floor, four in the front and
two in the rear.
Balcony and Gallery.
The balcony also contains the
squad" upholstered seats, arranged
similar to those in. the auditorium
with each tier upon. successfully
elevated planes, giving a.perfect view
of the stage from any seat in the
balcony. The gallery has bench seats
accommodating two hundred persons.
Both gallery and balcony are Of steel
girder and steel column construction.
Extra Box Office.
The foyer has two stairways to the
balcony and two other stairways lead
to the gallery, any of which may be
reached from both balcony and gall
lery, thus serving as fire escapes
There are also two stairways from the
balcony to the stage, making six diff
erent balcony exits. There are sep
arate entrances and a separate box
office for the gallery and for the sec
ton in the eastern part OF, the balcony
reserved for colored' Q people The
main box office faces the main en-
trance and on either side of the foyer
Is a cloak and retiring for men
and women, respectively. The foyer,
halls and staifways are covered with
corrugated rubber mating with
brass trimmings.
The wide flare of the huge pros
cenium arch adds not only to the i'm
posing architectural qualities but also
aids the admirable acoustic proper
ties of the house. Also, 1t presents
an ideal wall surface for the mural
decorations and draperies.
Modern Loges.
Another especially attractive feat
ure of the auditorium is the modern
loges at the bases of the proscenium
arch, which take the place of the old
fashioned boxes. These loges have
four platforms at different elevations
holding eight seats directly facing
the stage, thus eliminating the old
style annoyance of having to crane
and twist ones neck in order to see
the stage. The loges are. separated
from the auditorium seats by a low
partition surmounted with brass rail-
ings to which are suspended small
silk velour curtains or hangings.
There are no canopies or overhang-
Ing draperies as was the case in the
old fashioned theater. The loges are
designed especially for the accomo-
dation of theater parties.
The Green Rooms.
The green rooms under the stage
have cement floor covered with car
pets and include rooms for actors OF
both sexes, chorus dressing rooms for
both men and women, quarters for the
musicians and four large hot air fur
naces, by which the building is heated.
There are entrances from the audi
torium, the stage and the rear.
Especial note was made by the
crowds attending the opening of the
numerous safety features with which
the entire house is provided. These
are listed elsewhere in this article.
There is, of course, a heavy asbestos
house curtain. The self-opening
dume, or skylight, over the stage was
particularly designed as a fire pro-
tective measure. Although the house
Is lighted chiefly by electricity from
wires encased in metal conduits,
there are permanent gas lights in red
globes over each exit, which would
provide a continuous light in the
event the electricity should be cut of
in time of fire or accident.
Fire Precautions.
A thick brick wall between the
stage and auditorium, together with
The big asbestos curtain and the metal
covered stage doors between. the stage
and auditorium, enables a quick and
absolutely fire proof separation of
the stage from the auditorium in case
Of fire. There are water and hose