The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18
the parlance Of the. big-top, there
will be several sideshows. as ad-
juncts to the scheme for general
entertainment

the p1rl6QCe OF t0c DlS-t Iucrc
will be several sideshows. as ad-
juncts to the scheme for general
entertainment.
Public GreenrOOmS
There the patrons will have their
own gxeenrOoms-the men to
smoke and discuss what's what in
this mans world of hicker and
strife; the women to recline and
chat of the gentler doings Of the
woman's world-rest rooms where
in patrons may become mentally at
tuned to the spirit Of the motion
picture before taking their seats,
or to browse with its delights aft
er the exhibition.
In addition to these there is
nursery where mothers may leave
their children, many of whom. peg
haps, are too young to comprehend
the picture. The restless tots.
prone to express their queries and
opinions in forbidden tones, will
find versatile diversion among the
toys and sandpiles of this elabor-
ate children's chamber. superjn-
tended by women Of attested ma.
ternal moods.
Nasterful Music.
Within the sunken space Of the
proscenium, to the left of the
stage, an organ valued at $4,000
and embodying the most minute i'm
provements known to the musical
age will also follow the trend of
the picture, augmenting q COM
plete symphony orchestra with its
!, rich, melodious chromatics en- cres-
cendo and en- diminuendo. Every
perturbation will be accompanied
by a specially arranged musical
theme comprising the most appro-
pirate arias which shall lend
greater charm to the picture.
At tea time and after every night
exhibition. dancing in the minia-
ture ball room on the hezzanine
will add further to the entertain
ment policy of the Fort Armstrong.
Music for these occasions will be
rendered by the theatre organ and
orchestra. At the ground floor cor
ner of the theatre Hickey Brothers,
tobacconists. who made II Thank
You" famous, have commissioned
Condo T. Mesnak, the Sage of Sec
ond avenue, to dispense their Hav-
lana beauties and Turkish delights
with characteristic courtesy. On
the floor above, Hickey Brothers
will operate the theatre tea room.
Lyrical Background.
One may enter the foyer. walk
upstairs, view the picture, take tea
or dance, whichever he or she
wishes, with the subdued organ
tones weaving Q lyrical background
for merriment and good health. 70
the west Of the theatre entrance,
John EckmaA. the art photograph
er, will open an extensive portrait
studio. which will embrace the up
per floor a. we'll. The rest of the
ante-room, mot including the stage
and basement will DO At the dis
posal Of theatre employees.
The stage, - fest and six inches
in depth; will be equipped with APP
propriate drops to harmonize with
the color and decorative bchsme of
the theatre. The main stage drop
VIII be hugo cyclorama depicting
scenes Of Indian life characteristic
OF Black Hawk lore. The stage IL
largo enough for many entertain
ken0Nf and Nnhlin u>ontaae S,~p~--
L would also b adequate kor
vaudeville. playlet and amateur
theatrical purposes.
Safety u Patrons.
CurtAilment OF the ire hazard,
In addition to the usual asbeetoe
drop. has bsen installed In the
shape OF : vast ysntflation nue
oackstage. which viii not only
draw Oh all the impure air in the
thsatre, but in case Of stare ire,
Il can. b. pressed Systematically into
looGYlco q. draw ~ Al fhs A. ~