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THE DAYTON HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1913. no 0 10 if No mm mm oi illL I Loy i iLil i nlUU When the new Columbia theatre between Fourth and Fifth streets, on tho west side of Jefferson street, opens its doors Saturday afternoon another high-class amusement place will lm provided for Dayton people. Tlie Columbia will be under the management of J. Gross, and tho best offerings in tho motion picture line will be presented at all times. For thu opf-nlni? Saturday a big feature film entitled, "The Princess of Bagdad," will be offered.

In addition the latest first nm General Film company pictures will make up a iro-grain seldom, if ever, equalled in Dayton. Throughout tho Columbia represents fc fc" The Columbia and every other first-class theater in Dayton has used Lowe Brothers Mellotone for interior It isn't chance which makes Mellotone the unanimous choice of the five leading Carpets, Draperies and Interior Decorating of the new Columbia Theatre furnished by "The Home Store Decorating Dept." The color scheme in green and gold. Carpets of extra quality Wilton Velvet in a rich tone of green. All the WOODWORK in the New Columbia Theatte was Furnished by F. K.

Requarth Co. fci fc' fc Ik' fc" k' k' k' fc' I the acme of pjrfection in motion picture houses. No expense was spured by Mr. Gross In the erection of the building, and every detail has been under tha careful supervision of Architect Gustavo A. Niehus- The cost 1 k' ik' I a Han: 'Soft as the Rainbow Tints' Our Work Is Our Recommendation will exceed and tho building is an exclusive moving picture house.

BKAITUT'L INTERIOR. The front is unusually handsome. The uiasbive pillars lve tha structure an individuality that ia bound to impress all who pass by. The delicate cream effect adds to the beauty, and tho architect Is shown at his best in the general handling of tha design. The ticket office is In the center, and there are wide doors for the entrance ol patrons and for their exit.

Tha room for the projecting fnachine Is above the box office, and all the improved fixtures for presenting the best possible pictures are installed there. Vclour and the celebrated "Simfast" Imported two-tone Assyrian Silk add charm to the windows. We will be glad to estimate Ti lth you for any Interior decorating or furnishing for your home or place of business. (Call on us) TUB HOMB Cor. Monument and Sears Is used because it has been proved to be the best-wearing and best-looking wall finish that can be secured.

Mellotone is just as desirable for the walls of your home. It is beautiful, sanitary and durable. Have you seen the new and complete Mellotone Display in our storeroom Home Phone Beit Phone It is the interior that will appeal to The Lowe Brothers Paint Store Company 18-20 South St, Clair Street Between Third and Fourth SUPPLY STATIONS IN ALL PARTS OF THE CITY. the theatre-goer. An unobstructed view of the stago obtainable from any part of the house.

Five hundred seats have been placed in pusition, and they are as comfortable as a leading seat manufacturer could provide, which means that they are the most comfortable made. ATTRACTIVK FINISH. Johnston Shelton are responsible for the Interior decorations, which is to say that they are as perfect as could be demanded by even the most The general contract of wrecking the old building and the excavating, stone and concrete work of the New Theater was done by G. H. Shartzer Contractor and Builder.

WRECKING OF BUILDINGS A SPECIALTY. 1 fc' fc" fc' k' fc The interior Decorating and Finishing of the new COLUMBIA THEATRE was done by THE Riecken-Hensel Sludios INTERIOR DECORATORS 16 S. St. Clair S. Dayton, Ohio Bell East 2456 mis.

AS a precaution, however, sev day. He said life never seemed brighter than it now does. He gives the Herald credit for this. eral exits have been provided, and the theater could bo emptied in less than two minutes in case of danger. One of the features of which Man particular, as the work done by this firm always Is of this class.

The ornamental plastering was done by A. Musselman. He realizes that much of the effect of a performance Is due to the surroundings, and when Mr. Gross and the architect told him to go the limit, he followed instructions. As a result he has every reason to feel proud of his work.

All the Interior painting was done by the Riecken-Hensel studio, and Lowe Brothers paint was used throughout The Riecken-Hensel firm Office 519 W. Third St. Phone Main 3028. fcfcitrjMWMWt' ILL TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. Mary Stewart, 35, colored, residing at Pontlac street, was removed from the Algonquin pharmacy to her home by the city ambulance yesterday on order of Dr.

V. A. Ewing. She is ill. Another sick person was conveyed by the ambulance yesterday.

Charles Lee, 33, a resident of Xew Paris, was taken from the Ohio Electric station to the St. Elizabeth hospital on order of Dr. How ley. BlXIi SIAIN HOME 5708 4963 A. K.

Musselman I has had much experience in finishing theater buildings, and they exerted themselves particularly to satisfy Mr. ager Gross Is particularly proud 's the handsome Wurlltzer organ one of the largest ever brought to Dayton. It Is said to have a perfect tone, and will be greatly appreciated by the patrons of the house. Mr. Gross will make a special effort to obtain the patronage of women and children, and will select films that will appeal especially to those who like something a little different.

The location of the Columbia Is such that it is certain to obtain a liberal patronage from all classes ofpeople who have business down town. Every patron will be accorded uniform courtesy. Care will be taken in the selection of employes, and they will be admonished that they must treat fc' fc' fc' fc' fc' fc' fc" fc Gross. They accomplished their pur ALL KINDS OP pose, too, for nowhere can be found a theater that presents un appearance more attractive than that of the Co lumbia. GUSTRVE A.

NIEHUS ARCHITECT AND SIPERnVTE NDEXT 31 X. MAIN' STREET i 25 CALXAHAX BLOCK The well-known F. A. Requarth company did the mil work, which In fc' k' k' k' fc' fc fc" fc' Itself Is a guarantee that this part of the construction of the theater is of patrons in a manner that will bring Plaster and Stucco Work 26 South Jersey Street. Bell East 2150.

Home 6491. The ornamental work on the outside of the New Columbia Theater was done by Mr. Musselman. STEARNS TO SPEAK TWICE. Rev.

Kdwin I. Stearns, state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon league of New Jersey, will give two addresses In Dayton, Sunday. In the morning he will speak at the First Baptist church, and in the afternoon at the men's meeting at the Y. M. C.

A. Rev. Mr. Stearns is a noted Chautauqua lecturer and platform speaker of force, dignity and command. the highest grade.

The best of material was used throughout, and every I fc' fc' i fc' them back again. Taken all In all the Columbia is a real addition to the theatrical world of Dayton, and Its success from the. opening seems assured. ARTISTIC BUNGALOWS ItKSIDEXCEK, APARTMENTS ItEIX FORCED CONCRETE BUSINESS AND FACTORY BUILDINGS detail laid out by the architect was followed. HIGH-GRADK The Columbia Is fireproof throughout.

Patrons may feel assured of DAYTON, OHIO. '441444' IS SANTA Tl 7fx 3 WW I 1 A LIVE BABY SISTER Unusual Request is Made to Saint Nick at Rike-Kumler Store by Little Girl. South Jefferson Street, Between Fourth ant! Fifth Grand Opening of The Mew Columbia Theatre Two hundred and sixty telephone calls were received at the Kike-Kumler company Thursday night for Santa Claus between the hours of 6 and 7, and the interest in Uiese conversations with good NG OPEN GRAND Saint Nick continue unabated with the children of the city. Many little incidents bore their ele ment of pathos, one little girl taking pains to tell Santa how badly her doll had suffered in the flood, in the loss of cloth ing, etc. Another also begged him to come to iier Home and tiring two oi ner .8 Tomorrow (Saturday) Afternoon at 1:00 O'clock of Dayton's Newest and Tilost Up-to-Date Motion Picture Theatre For their opening attraction this theater will present a stupendous 8-reel dolls new hair, as they had totally lost their own.

One patient little fellow had tried on Wednesday evening for an hour and a half to reach Santa Claus by phone, and when this was reported to the R-K Santa Claus delighted him by calling up on Thursday evening, and his parents stated that it was worth $10 of anybody's money to se his face when he received the longed-for call. One youngster entreated that his Christmas present be in the shape of a live babv sister, but Santa Claus could not Av uari iA rt2 make any definite promises along that line. The usual requests in the way of live cats and dogs, clothing, jewelry, toys, candy and books made the appointed hour an interesting one at the Kike-lvumler company, and many of the little folks are coming In to visit Santa personally-each afternoon in the basement, and reminding him of the conversations held the night before. Price $4,500.00 With Miss Helen Gardner in the Title Roll In addition to the above a program furnished by The General Film Co. will be presented, with an entire change of program daily.

The Price of Admission for this Extraordinary Offering Will Be 10c. Children 5c. AT The Wurlitzer Motion Picture Orchestra Will furnish the Music for the new Columbia Theatre This Grand Feature Production of the lagdad" Finoess The Wurlitzer Company have sold to over 525 theatres in the United States in the past ten months. I fc' fc fc fc' fc' fc' fc' fc' fc' fc' fc' fc fc' fc' fc' fc fc ft' fc' fc' fc' fc fc fc" fc' fc' fc' fc fc' fc' fc' fc' fc' fc' Father of Nine Children Secures Many Offers of Aid Through ihe Herald. Jacob Albrecht Is to have his chance.

The father of nine little ones, all under 14 years of age, no longer is to hear the wolf howling in the vicinity of his home. Scarcely had the ink dried on the issue of the Herald in which was told the story of Albrecht's struggle to provide for his fajnlly than Louis M. Mittendorf. of the Humane Society, was offered opportunities to aid the man in a substantial way. One man offered employment at grood wageg to relieve the present emergency.

Several others are willing to provide tenant farms on which Albrecht is sure of a living. All offers will be Investigated by Mittendorf. and It is certain tha( the Albrecht family will have the merrirst Christmas they have known. Mr. AJbrect was in Dayton Fri- Will Be Seen for the First Time in Dayion ai This Theatre cn Saturday, Sunday and Monday December 6th, 7th and 8th Join the crowds and see the grandest offering that was ever presented in this city for the price of one dime.

A new and improved Wurlitzer Automatic Orchestra will render the music, and the management guarantees to please its patrons at all times. The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. t33 South Ludlow Street (Next to Colonial Theatre) ir.