The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-17

fIoQuctiOu, WI Drop in for a few moments with me at the newly decorated, newly ap- pointed Jefferson theatre, the center of the legitimate drama, the play house of elegance and beauty, where the ''headliners" for the past few weeks have been the painters, the decorators. the drapers, the uphol sterers, and see the beautifully trans formed proscenium, boxes, balcony, gallery, "ladies' room" and foyer
 From pit to dome, from orchestra to stage. an has been artistically done. thousands of dollars having been spent upon the beautiful deco rations, making the Jefferson not only one of the handsomest theatres in tho south, but one of the most comfortable.
 To Mir. Joe Norton, talented artist, with his assistant. MT. H. M Johnson, goes the credit for the beautiful decorations which have been de- veioped at the Jefferson and upon which lavish expenditures have been made resolving the play house into one of exquisite interior. the equal of any in the great metropolitan cities.
 Brown and Cold Color Scheme
 Walking into the foyer one sees a handsome effect, the note of old gold being dominant.
 The four corners of the ceiling carry a miniature garland of gold leaves; on the inside of each minia- ture being inscribed the names of four of the greatest actors or all times-Booth, Salvint, Otis Skinner and Joseph Jefferson, for whom the threatre Is named.
 All the familiar "autographed% photographs which formerly hung In the foyer of the theatre have been removed to the foyer Of the balcony and the offices
 Stepping from the foyer into the orchestra the soft tones of brown and gold greet the eye, the draperies, carpets, furnishings, all being car ried out in these shades.
 The boxes carry out the gold and silver leaf effect, no painting being used in this design, but all done by handwork. while an innovation which will be found In no other play house in America is the installation of velvet foot cushions comfortable and luxurious.
 The graceful "drop" curtain is of . beautiful shade of brown. with m exquisite design of gold and silver leaf braid as an ornamentation, and the orchestra rail and other access sories are carried out in the brown tones.
 Ladies Room
 In delicate blue and silver the 'ladies' rest room" has been com pletely remodeled, handsome mirrors and large divans. easy chairs and dainty dressing tables forming the background for My Lady's' con venience.
 New chairs have been installed Tn the orchestra and balcony, new car peting all over the theatre. Every possible addition has been made to the play house to make 1t attractive and the manager, MT. R. s. Douglas, and MT. Brown Parkes. the assistant manager, will no doubt receive the congratulations of hundreds of pat rons when the first glimpse is had of the beautifully decorated theatre tomorrow evening when the season liam A. Brady's dramatic produc- ton, "The Man Who Came Back"
 Personnel
 Mir. Douglas, whose name Is synony- nous with the Jefferson, having been Its efficient manager since the first evening it was opened 22 years ago, until the present time. and MT. Brown Parkes. whose courtesy and affability reach throughout the en- tire. clientele of the Jefferson, will be in their respective places again this season, while Mir. A. V. Sum mers. one of the most popular young men in Birmingham, will assist In the box office.
 The orchestra will be under the direction of Prof. F. A. Davidson, with T. T. Davidson at the piano, J. Kadis, violin; F. E. Lilly, bass {; Tony Melzia, flute and clarinet; Frank Schaeffer. saxophone; Otto Miller, cornet, and Charles Tatspaugh. drums and tympanes.
 1e22-23 Attractions
 And now with the beautifully dec orated theatre practically brand new, awaiting your pleasure. let us fur ther congratulate ourselves upon the splendid attractions which Manager Douglas has arranged for this sea- son.
 Not since those delectable days of several years ago before the civ liked world was upset by war and the theatrical business turned topsy- turvy. has there been 8 season when such varied and attractive plays and actors have been presented to Bir- mingham, musical comedy. the drama and every form Of legitimate enter tainment, as those which will be seen at the Jefferson this season.
 Stars of the first magnitude, New York plays" with original casts. '' the most popular actors on the stage today, these will form the programs which the Jefferson offers the com ing season for the pleasure and the delectation of it's large clientele.
 Opening Attraction Tomorrow
 Evening
 With the bright lights illuminat- ing the big Jefferson theatre tomor- row evening and theatre-goers don ming their evening clothes and bring ing sst their limousines. q play will be awaiting them which Is one o1 the best dramas that has ever been seen on the stage.
 '-The Man Who Game Back" will be the vehicle which will serve af the "opening" attraction.
 The story centers about the home life Of a multi millionaire, with 8 o1impse at the cabaret atmosphere sf Ban Francisco; a visit to an opium