New Britain herald., 1926-09-18
CAPITOL THEATER IS COMPLETELY CHANGED
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 warmed air in the lobby and is said
 0 prevent cold draughs blowing
 nto the auditorium from the out
 ide.
 All Poles Removed
 The interior of the house gives
 he impression of being much more
 spacious than the old Capitol, but
 IS the removal of the 12 poles (which supported the balcony that gives this illusion. At the far end bf the foyer the old staircase lead
 ng to the balcony has been romov-
 Id. A mems retiring room is in the basement and a ladies' room en-
 rance is at the rear of the house. pver the main floor. on the under Fide of the balcony ceiling. is a Feries of handsomely decorated pan
 Is done in 18th century style of bld antique green, red and gold against dull mahogany back ground. Attractive chandeliers of hammered iron are suspended and wall lights of the similar type are to arranged as to give illumination lntil the pictures start. They then automatically go out and are replac- Fd by dull house lights.
 The front of the house is also filtered completely. The boxes have been taken out and in their places Ire nichos on either side, contain ng decorative chandeliers and
 cunts with heavy draperies to har- hOnize. Two new fire exits on the Fast side of the auditorium likewise have been added.
 Mezzanine Attractive
 The mcZzanine is in reality an at
 ractively appointed lounging room, with retiring rooms for both men
 nd women. The ceiling, which is bf the barrel type, Is tinted a sky blue with decorative beams replac- ng the four poles formerly there.
 The wall decorations match those in he rest of the house and heavy farpetng, a fireplace and antique furniture add to the honey attrac- iveness. Two exits to the street cad from this floor, while a wide |tairway leads to the top of the bal .ony. In the old Capitol a flight of
 , steps led from the meZzanine to he very middle of the balcony but he reconstruction has replaced this Hith but five steps which lead di- Fectly to the loge,, with the bal Fony sweeping up behind.
 The loges are entirely different, being in reality reserved seats in he usual theater chair rows, but the bcats being wider and more com ortable than the usual orchestra eat. There are about 40 additional oge seats, which are entirely new, s are the seats all over the house. The latest type of air cushions are lsed. Kick lights" in the balcony Iisle stairs are an innovation, Two new Simplex projectors and a com |blete new electrical equipment is in l he picture booth away at the rear bf the balcony.
 Massive Gilded Arch
 Looking to the front of the house I he appearance is remarkably at ractive. The proscenium arch has been lowered about 12 feet and a massive glded grill shaded with |yids antique, rounds over the stage. The two side panels contain the or tan pipes, while the center panels | re ventilators. In the ceiling, high | ! bova the auditorium are four more | |.entilators. These all are operated l by four typhon fans driven by a 20 | h. p. motor and change the air in | he theater every ten minutes. as | |uring perfect ventilation and fresh | ] ir at all times.
 On the west side of the auditorium | vaI. high above the floor. is beau |ifully executed Oriental painting of | |omantic design. In delicate pastel | |hades it pictures the dawning of | hew day, the awakening of life and 1 oyous activity. On the east wall h a corresponding place Is a paint ng depicting eventide. with the more somber hues Of twilight and i igures emblematic of the closing of he day, cessation of labor, and rec cation.
 In the old Capitol, there was g nigh, circular dome over the main fringed by brilliant vhite light This dome has been | ntirely done away with. In ts place is an octagon shaped dome. il ower in structure and with eight ecorative panels 10 the center from rhich is suspended an elaborate handelier with 2So incandescent ights. The dome itself is tinted a ky blue and a portion of the con is likewise painted in gold. his particular effect is not unsimi- IT to that of the cealing of the rand Central station in New York. Throughout the house the electri- al system is such that various ghting effects can be secured and his is extended to the dome where itber a sunset or evening glow can Q imparted to this sky-like ceiling. he house lights, amber in color. are restful.
 New Fire Exits Two new fire exits from the bal , ony have been installed on the east de. These lead to a steel balcony E hich in turn leads to a huge brick ire tower" at the rear of the thea r. In this tower, which is entirely ] alled off from the remainder of the E Hiding, are flight of stairs lead z to Court street. This permits its from the east side of the thea r without the main floor or bal X ny crowds interfering with each her in any way. x Over the stage Is a damask 5 nnaisance curtain behind which is e movie screen, while the front E rtain is of silken, golden cloth.
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