The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-11-26
THE REX"
LANCASTER'S HANDSOME
new PLAYHOUSE
TO Be THROWN OPEN TO The PUBLIC
THURSDAY EVENING
Handsome Structure A Credit To The City.

When manager Heron thows open
going public of Lancaster, on next
Thursday, Thanksgiving vening, there
will undoubtedly have been opened in
Lancaster one of the most modern, COM
plete, and elegant little theater in this
state.
The building containing the new
theater, is owned and was constructed
by Mr.. L. E. Heron, of Lancaster.
1t is situated on Stanford street, one
block from the public square, is 80 by
100 feet, is built entirely of concrete
blocks, three stories in height and is
beyond doubt. one of the most attractive
as we'll as one of the most substantial
buildings in Lancaster. Mr.. Heron
planned and superintended the structure
person, and neither time nor mean
was spared to make the building, both
modern and substantial in every
particular.
The lower or basement floor, is
equipped as modern garage, with
sloping concrete floors and every equip
ment known to the handler of automo-
biles, including provisions for an equaliz-
ed temperature, both day and night,
above the freezing point during the
most severe weather.
A modern lighting plant with latest
improved dynamos and machinery, with
a capacity of 600 lights, is situated in
the basement and will light the entire
structure.
The third floor occupies the full floor
space of the building as one room, and
is elegantly adapted for lodge pur-
poses, or as lecture or concert hall.
The Theater which occupies the main
floor must be seen, to be appreciated.
Fitted with all modern conveniences,
elevated floor, every seat in the build
ing, commands full an unrestricted
view of the stage, the indirect system
of lighting, which sheds sufficient
hight throughout the building, without
the usual glare accompanying theater
lights.
The main floor has a seating capacity
of 400 and suspended balcony seats
an additional 100
Exits and fire escapes are convenient
ly and plentifully arranged throughout
the building. A complete and thorough
system of ventilation is in effect thru
out the building.
The stage accoUtrements including
curtains, drops etc, are modern in every
particular, having been designed by
Mr.. H. Israel, one of the best decora-
tive artists in his line. Mr.. Israel
painted the drops and scenery and also
decorated the inner walls of the Theater
and this also must be seen to be appre-
Grated. Mr.. Israel will have charge of
the booking and the practical manage
ment of the new playhouse, and as he
is theatrical man of many years ex-
perience, knowing every phase of the
business, thoroughly, the playgoing
public may expect some splendid pro-
auctions from the new house. - -,
Mr.. Clay Humphrey, a Lancaster
boy, and an electrician, second to none
in his line, will have charge of the
machine, Powers A model. And
as his talent is we'll known to his home
home people, it goes without saying
that, "The Universal Films" which
will be handled by this house, will be
shown to the public, to the very best
possible advantage.
The building is practically fire proof,
Mr.. Heron having spared no pains in
order to make it as near so as possible,
even to using the conduit system of
placing the wires in the house, which
was done by Messrs Flaig and Marks,
of Danville, every wire being encased
in a fireproof tube, precluding the pos
sibility of fire from that source.