Milford chronicle., 1922-02-17
HARRINGTON'S
NEW THEATRE
The ''Reese Theatre" to be Mod
ell Building With All Modern
COnveniences and Appliances.

The Reese Theatre" now nearing COM
pletion at Harrington. being erected by
Mr.. e. c. Reese and Mr.. r. b. Harring-
ton as the home of refined theatricals
and motion pictures, presents an impos-
ing view from the railroad, situated as
it is on Clark street and Railroad avenue,
in the heart of the business section.
The building houses two daylight
stores and three imposing offices besides
the theatre proper. Between the stores
which occupy the front of the building, a
corridor gradually slopes upward utnil
the lobby is reached. From either side of
the lobby stairs lead to the balcony. Am
pie accommodations have been provided
for colored patrons who enter by the
stairway at the left. The balcony and log
is for white patrons are entered by the
stairway at the right. The logis are laid
out according to the latest ideas in mo-
tion picture presentation, and command
the best view of the auditorium and
stage. Upholstered seats and protecting
rails and curtains make these seats the
most desirable in the house. The lOgis
seat sixty four persons while the balcony
proper seats one hundred and twenty
six.
The main auditorium has a seating ca
pacity of eight hundred and sixteen, the
seats being arranged in one center bank
and two side banks, all seats being set
on sloping floor, the arc of a circle. so
all seats have a commanding view of the
stage. Cross aisles give ready access to
the two exit doors on the sides. At the
rear of the auditorium on either side are
modern toilet rooms for the convenience
of the patron.
The stage is one of the largest in the
state and is equipped with modern stage
appliances. lighting equipment and inn
posing scenery. All stage lighting is con-
trolled from a fire proof panel on one
side of the stage. Stage lights are on
DINNERS for producing the wonderful
lighting effects seen in city theatres Four
dressing rooms on the stage afford am
pie accommodations for principles and
assistants of both sexes. Stage toilets
are provided for the convenience of the
performers. The rear of the stage is pro-
vided with a stage door for performers
and large door at convenient heighth
for baggage and scenery.
The motion picture booth is to be one
of the finest equipped in the state 1t is
not only roomy and large. but is fire.
proof in every way and concealed be-
hind the rear auditorium wall. Two of
the latest power driven motion picture
machines, and a spotlight with all their
appliances, safety cabinet, winding
benches ETC., complete the equipment of
the booth.
The interior decorations and lighting
have been given special consideration /
not only for the optical effect but for the .
safety and comfort of the patrons. The .
side walls and ceiling follow the adam
Period" in design, being set off with i'm
posing ornamental pilasters, cornice, bal
cony windows and panel moulding. Beam
ed ceiling and panelled wainscotting COM
plete the structural effect. The ceiling
lighting fixture of the flush type sheds
its soft light without obstructing the
view or distracting the attention of those
in the balcony and logis Tinted walls
and ceiling set off in gold together with
he side wall light with their dainty gold
shades give just the right effect to make
he whole pleasing interior. Plush curt
aims and draperies add that touch of re-
inement that adds so much to ones
ense of comfort.
The heating and ventilation of the the
tire has been given the utmost atten-
ion for the comfort of the patron. Large
rolumes of warm, fresh air are blown
,ently but positively through the regis
ers at the rear of the auditorium and in
he face of the balcony. foul air being
through ceiling ventilating grill
es and floor grilles at the side of the
tage. The absence of draft combined
With comfortable heating has been the
bject in view. ,
The engineering and architectural
york on the entire building was done
" Mr.. J. B. Welch, 1882 Skunk street,
The seats are being in
tailed by the American Seating Com
any of Philadelphia, who installed the +
eats in the New Stanley Theatre. The
rnamental plaster work is being done
y the Voight Company of Philadelphia
rho make a speciality of high class re- :,
eff work having recently done the Am
assador Theatre in Philadelphia. The =,
eating and ventilating are by the Max =
KELSEY Heating Company, and the in
erior and painting by Gibelli and Com :,
any, both of Philadelphia. The scenery y
nd drops were furnished by the New y
ork Studio, New York, while the dra- :,
cries and floor covering are by Lit Bro
1ers. The Kent County Electric Com -,
any of Harrington did the electrical =,
ork and will supply the current for the
ntire building. T.
The opening will take place as an
arly date when one of the newest pop \,
lar photo plays will be presented. Re -
ned vaudeville minstrels and drama will :
E given at intervals The public is as d
lred of high class entertainment, at -
opular prices under comfortable cir :.
instances and should appreciate the d
forts being put forth for their enter - -
.inment.
Mr.. Reese B. Harrington, the present -
anager of the Reese Opera House is /, -
le directing genius behind the enter -
Use and deserves the support of the :.
lblic for the efforts he is putting forth u
bring refined shows and pleasing pic "
res to Harrington and vicinity. "