Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-11-04
new LIBERTY
THEATRE OPENS
HERE MONDAY

Inc prolific performance and the
metaphoric magnificence of the old
time Circus Press Agents trained
adjectives in their palmiest days pale
into Grover Cleveland's "innocuous
deseutude" when marshalled forth In
battle array to do justice in explana-
tory service descriptive of the new
Liberty theatre. In fact the COM
pleteness of the theatres handsome
appointments, the inspiring simple
ity of its mural beauties and the
comfort of its modern conveniences
make it something apart from the
ordinary run of moving picture
theatres. 1t seems to be the embodi-
ment of an ideal. architectural, theat-
rical and comfortable made explicitly
for entertainment under the pleas
antest and most attractive condi-
tions.
The new Liberty theatre which
opens Monday. November lst with
the matinee performance, is the fin
est theatre of its kind in city the
size of Mexico in the world 1t
cost over 100000 and is equipped
with every modern convenience
known to picture theatre architect
ure and is considered the finest
theatre of its kind in the state out
side of one theatre in Kansas City.
The house is perfect in detail.
When you enter the handsome mar
Bile wainscoted lobby, with a mana
gers office at one end and ladies'
rest room at the other, you are met
by classic scheme of decoration,
done in bronze and black and light
gray and tan that is most attractive.
The foyer of the theatre is equipped
with toilets for men and women, and
the floor, as that of the lobby, rs
handsomely tiled.
The seats, which accommodate
1900, are leather upholstered. and
made especially for ,he3Liberty. They
are comfortably arranged, giving
both the first floor and the balcony
perfect view of the screen. Gold,
bronze, and old rose tints are used
lavishly in the interior decorative
scheme with ceiling in light gray.
The lights are all indirect and give a
soft glow which lends subdued af-
feet that is most attractive. They
are placed along the walls in beaati-
full containers.
The screen is special one, of the
newest type and the projection room
is wonderful, having two of the latest
model Simplex machines and a spot
light machine, besides every convcRi-
ence for the operator. This room Is
by far the finest in the state today,
picture men say.
Handsome draperies cover the
screen between performances. The
$4,000 organ, so arranged that the
pictures will perfectly synchronize
with its playing, is presided over by
Chas. Pigg, one of the best pips
organists in the country and whose
ability in this field requires no in
PRODUCTION to a Mexico audience. The
, organ has complete equipment ia
every detail
To perfectly appreciate the theatre
and its wonderful features one must
see it. 1t is heated and ventilated
by the newest ideas along this line
and in summer the temperature win
be kept down with the aid of ice. Moth
ing has been overlooked that in any
way would tend toward making the
public more comfortable. The air is
changed every minute with the aid
of huge electric fans with suitable
ducts through which the air can pass
from the building at one point while
| fresh air enters at another.
c. M. Clay, who has had charge Of
the work of construction, has COM
pleted splendid institution~and one
Mexico viii be justly proud Of The
Famous Players--Lasky Corporation.
which is behind the-.t theatre. promise
Mexico its newest releaseseapd best
pictures. A. H. Whitney. manager o.
the theatre. is one Of Mexico,s most
popular business man and his friends
here viii be glad to see him and his
charming wife return to Mexico "
reside.