The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-14
TOPEKAT TO HAVE


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tural law, as the purpose of the system
is not only to cool the audience cham
Der, which can also be used by slight
arrangements for heating system,
but also to insure perfect ventilation,
since the principle of this system is
to draw the cool fresh air into the sys-'
tenn. By direct refrigeration it coois
the air and expeis 1t into the audi
ence chamber. The system consists of
a series of batteries, SO arranged that
the circulation of the air is not i'm
paired but, complying with natural
law. benefits the circulation, thereby
not only keeping the audience cham
Der cool but insuring perfect ventila-
ton without moisture. Several lead
ing promoters are watching the pro-
gress of this cooling system, with
view of installing it not only in
theaters. but schools. public libraries
and other public buildings.
Care for Children.
Extensive arrangements have been
their parents attend the theater.
There will be a playroo in the base
ment of the building, 80 feet square,
with an average of a 10-foot ceiling.
insuring perfect circulation of air and
ventilation. The play room will be
equipped with a piano, victrola, sand
boxes, rocking-horses and toys of vari-
GUS kinds; also a gym for the chill
dren- The playroom will be conduct
ed along the lines of an up-to-date
kindergarten. and will be in charge of
experienced kindergarten teachers.
The purpose of the playroom is to take
care of the children while the mothers
attend the theater or shop, and will
be open from Il o'clock in the morn
ing until IL O'Clock at night, during
which hours the theater will also be
open for business. This playroom
service will be free of charge. 5
Large Mezzanine Floor.
There will also be large mezzanine
floor for reading and resting, lux
uriously furnished, with easy access
to rest rooms and smoking room.
Leading from the mezzapine floor will
be the ioggias. which will be entirely
separate 5sfrom the balcony. These
| boxes will be located directly in front
| of the balcony circle. and will be so
arranged that any one desiring reser-
vations for a. theater party may have
these loggias exclusively reserved and
private. The loggias will be complete
| in every detail and meet all require
ments of the most exacting patrons.
The stage will be large enough to
handle successfully any travelling pro-
duction, and there will be up-to-date
dressing rooms and every modern con-
venience for the comfort and use of
| the show people.
The location of this new. handsome
Lnedter ana Office DullulnB IS ol0, 81
and 81S Kansas avenue.
Hooper Real Success.
G. Is. Hooper is almost a theatrical
| marvel" He came, to Topeka three
years ago from st. Joseph, Mo, where
he was in the grain business. Taking
| over the Orpheum moving picture
house he transformed it into the finest
playhouse of its kind in the city. Or
ganizing an orchestra that fills the
/ pit" adopting novel methods of dec
grafton and entering into the spirit of
the city he made a success from the
beginning.
Each year the movie experts Of the
country agree on the six best reels
| of the season. Hooper this year
| brought to Topeka four of these ST.;
leaders.
|. He is public spirited, is always will
ling to lend his orchestra and his house
ito the public and now has branched
out into taking care OF q long felt
need in the city--a fireproof modern
theater.4