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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-10-22, Page 7to !PW THE TIM^APVOCATB ' III 111 I III OPENING OF LEAVITT’S NEW TALKIE THEATRE iUMWR The Electric Fixtures Finest Talkie Theatre Outside of Cities Opens in Exeter And The Photophone Equipment INSTALLED BY EXETER, ONTARIO Wall Plaster Cement For Leavitt’s New Theatre SUPPLIED BY R. G. SELDON EXETER, ONTARIO Walter Cutbush EXETER, ONTARIO Mason and Stucco Work ASSISTED WITH THE BRICK WORK OF LEAVITT’S NEW THEATRE REPAIR WORK A SPECIALTY “Estimates Freely Given” The Lighting Fixtures For Leavitt’s Theatre WERE SUPPLIED BY © 26 EVERGREEN AVE., London,• - • a •Ontario The grand opening of Leavitt’s New Talking Picture Theatre was held in Exeter Friday evening of last week and although the night was cold and wet there was a good crowd present. The new theatre presents a very imposing appearance and as one enters the front vestibule a most favorable impression is creat­ ed by the attractiveness of the decorations and the little touches of color and other attractions that appeal to the artistic taste of the patrons. *, 'This favorable impression continues to grow as you enter the theatre proper. The walls which are of rough plaster are tinted a rich green while the pillars are of rose. Four handsome elec­ tric fixtures, of frosted glass trimmed with black form the mam lighting system while numerous tinted wall fixtures that may be dimmed till they just throw a faint gleam, add to the attractive­ ness of the walls, The draperies which adorn the stage are of rich, rose- velvet presenting a very pleasing appearance. AU of the doors in the ’theatre are decorated with the same material. The curtains op tno stage are drawn to the sides presenting the screen. The screen is edged with black while draperies of green surround it. The stage is equipped with -foot lights and of a size that will permit the putting on of plays, etc. The seating capacity is for 357, all on the one floor, The floor gradually slopes from the rear assuring all of an excellent view. Lots of roomy space is provided between the rows, There are foux" exits to the building all plainly visible with electric signs. The building is comfortably heated with a hot water system,, the radiators being placed along the side walls and at the .back. Toilet rooms have been provided. The work of installing the heating system and the toilet firtures were done by Traquair & Lindenfield. The building throughout is fire-proof having been built o cement, steel and brick. brick with appearance steel joists nxasoix and of Zurich, and Mr. Walter' Cutbush, of Exeter, while the painting’ was done by Mr, Bert Clarke, The cement work was done by Mr. John Hunkin, of town and Mr. 'Geo. Belt, of Parkhill. The cement and plaster was supplied by Mr. R. G. Seldon. The plaster on the ceiling is a special preparation to assure-, per­ fect accoustic conditions fox* the sound production and the patrons were able to hear the voices and the music very distinctly. The architect was Mr. Hugh A. Beaton, of Brooklyn, N. Y., a cousin oi Mr,. Leavitt’s. The theatre is to be known as Leavitt’s Theatre- and is well named as Mr. Leavitt, who is now in his 80 th year, has manifested a great deal of courage to tackle -Sireh- an undertaking at his age in life. He is assisted' ixx the undertaking iby lixs daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. fj. G. Cochrane. -Mr. Leavitt has been catering to ,the amusement loving public of this community fox* many years. His first venture was the taking- over of the park at Grand Bend known as the Exetex’ side from the late John Spackxnan. During wartime Mr. Leavitt disposed of this to the late George Eccleston. Ovex* twenty years ago Mr. Leavitt erected the Dome skating rink it being a credit to the municipality. Ixx the rink he started the first xnoving pictures in Exeter. Later he remodelled the Gould residence on.the same property for a moving picture theatre which has served the public until the advent of the “Talkies.” The old building not being suitable for the “talkies” Mr. Leavitt with great enterprise started the erection of an up-to-date theatre the opening of which took place Friday last. The- patrihis can now be assured of the latest “Talkie”- pic­ tures iix beautiful and comfortable surroundings. Patrons of this theatre are advised that the sound pictures now being presented are projected by RCA. Photophone sound reproduc­ ing equipment. RCA Photophone, Inc., is a subsidiary of the Radio Corporation of America and allied with it in the development of sound recording and reproducing equipment are the Genera] Elec­ tric Company, the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Com­ pany, the National Broadcasting Company and the RCA Victor Company, combining in one group, the world’s greatest electrical ^corporations. We state these facts with pleasure because we are satisfied that RCA Photophone sound reproducing equipment is the best. • «. a The front of the building is a red rug three panels of buff stucco. It makes a very imposing to the Main Street. Steel girders support the roof and support the cement floor of the operating room. The stucco work was done by -Messrs. Thiel and iMeidinger Lowe Bros. Paints of the New Theatre Used in the Decorations Supplied by Traquair & Lindenfield TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD was done byPainter and Decorator John R. Hunkin Toilets & Basins, Gurney Boiler and Radiation Used in Leavitt’s New Theatre Supplied by LONDON, ONT. and installed by Traquair & Lindenfield THE HARMONIZING Wall Tints Are products of .The Gypsium Lime ar.d Alabastine Company ■Supplied 'by Traq^air & Ljndenfield All Tinsmithing work was done by Traqu^ir & Lindenfield FOR STRENGTH AND SECURITY ■ The use of steel roof girders 'and Massillon Steel Joists in the New Exeter Theatre is an indication that the safety and comfort of the Theatre patrons was given first consideration. SARNIA, ONT. ‘’‘Send us your Inquiries Julius Thiel AND Michael Meidenger ZURICH,' ONTARIO ASSISTED WITH THE & Stucco Decorations OF LEAVITT’S THEATRE Paintin is the work of Who also assisted with the inside stucco work. 50 YEARS AGO We understand the American Ex­ press Office has been removed to .Mr. Thos. Fitton’s jewellery store, Where it will in future be kept. /Mr. M. M. Roseburgh, former .proprietor of the Central Drug Store in this place, but now mana­ ger of the Toronto Telephone Com­ pany, was in town on Wednesday, Mr. W. J. White, who has been Rev. G. Webber, Mr. John Dinniy to Miss Robina Fanson. express agent in this place ever, since the building of the London, Huron & Bruce Railway, left on Monday for Brandon, Manitoba, “Where he purposes publishing, a paper called the B>rahdon Sun, A deputation from St. Marys waited upon a number of our busi­ ness men on Tuesday last, foi* the purpose of ascertaining their views in reference to the proposed line of railway from Woodstock to God­ erich. Carling-V.erity*In Exeter at residence of the bride’s father, the 26th inst., by the Rev. J. *Gundy, Mr. Thos. ■Miss Mattie Verity, H. Verity, Esq. Dinney-Fahson-At the residence <of the bride's father in Stephen^ on 'Wednesday, the 19th inst, by the 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Chas. Tebibutt has been re­ engaged to teach in S. S. No. 3, in Stephen for 1907. Mr. taken tens, Mr. ‘11s aS barber, was returning .from Rodgerville on Tuesday lie took a header from his wheel which caus­ ed him to fall with such force as to badly sprain his wrist and ankle. ZURICH his Nesbit Woods, of Toronto, the week-end with Zurich Chris. Rau, or Crediton, has a position with Mr. Alf. Wai- 15 YEARS AGO B. Carling, daughter of the oh It. to W. on by is into Mr. Andrew Dr. Rol- moving pur- Beverley has moved Andrew Gibson’s home Street recently vacated lins. Mr., T. E. iHandford the house that be recently chased from Mrs. Brooks to Andrew Street, near the school. Mr, Thos. Fisher has taken over the Eire liistirance Business of Mr. D. Jaques. Messrs. Jos, Snell, J. G. Jones and Samuel Rowe wore elected to the Board of Trustees of the James Street Church Monday evening. Mr, Samuel Martin tary-Treasurer made by the Chas. €Shell. While Mr. Frank Farquhar has been engaged with Mr. E an of the was elected iSecre- to fill the vancancy death of the late who Wil- Methodist excellent Jackson, unfortun- sti'oke on Mr. Leonard MCTaggart, of Exe­ ter North, suffered a slight stroke of pai’alysis between Saturday night and SundaV morning and as a con­ sequence is .confined to his bed. Mi* R. Phillips, L. A. B», late or­ ganist of James Stfee? Church has secured position in the city Mich. Mr, John Moir was ate victim of a paralytic Wednesday morning. Mr. T. H. Newell, of mercial House lifts decided to go out of the hotel business and Wilf oil November 4'th offer -the premises and Contents for sale. A number of shooters are spend­ ing the . week in Hay swamp in the quest of game. Messrs, Prank Triebner and John Knorr have gone to Windsor, the Com- Mr. spent friends. Mr. and Mrs, Major, of Toronto, are'visiting at the home of Mr. Mrs. W. L> Siebert. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Koehler family, of Baden, were holiday itors in the village. Mr. and are visiting Mich. Mr. and and. and. vis- ateMrs. Wm. O’Brien friends at Crosswell, Mrs. Sol. Bechler, Of the Bronson Line, visited recently with friends at New Hamburg. Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd. Kal'bfileisch and family, of Elmira, visited for several days with relatives. The choir and league of the Evan­ gelical Lutheran church gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sohilbe recently and presented the bride with a clock from the choir the address being read by Mrs. C. Klopp and the presentation made Mrs. Kal-b'fleisch. The League pre­ sented them with a silver Casserole an address being read by Mias Ruth Tuhkhoim and the presentation by Miss Liiyan Rader. KIRKTON (Crowded out last week) Rev. Dr. McLaughlin, of Toron­ to, preached in the United church on Sunday evening. Mr. Chester Hazelwood, who has. been visiting his parents here left for his. home in Detroit on Friday. Mrs.'John Gilfillan, of St. Marys, is visiting her son Mr. W- K. Gil- fillan. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ttifts, of Tor­ onto, spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. S. Tufts. The concert on Fair night in aid of the hall drew a. full house and was .well received. The Kirkton Fair is over again and was" a home-coming for many from a distance, who are always glad to welcome back. Among those* We noticed were: ville, of Goderich Smith, of Hensall; ette, of Brucefield; Mr. and Mrs'. J. IE. .Elliott and Mr. and .Mrs. R. Elliott, of fit. Marys; Mr. Thomas Blake, of Seaforth and. many others. The ehoir of the United church* assisted the choir of the Woodham church at tlie.ir anniversary service® on Sunday morning. Mr. Wm. (Somer- Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. David .Ran- Mr . and .Mrs. ; Mr Had Been Troubled With Constipation From Childhood Mr. R. D. 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