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The Ottawa Citizen from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • 23

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tttt rrrvrvff rmzgv rtTTwt cavad TrprAT. pfcembfr i nw. TWENTY-TRR rf iihe New IMYFAIR THEATRE Adds Prestige To Ottawa South Business Area THE CIWrUNklCOMPANy SIMPSON LIMITED ROBERT TORONTO MAYFAIR and Plastering of the Plaster Mayfair Theatre and was done by Stucco colter, Murphy Morrow Billings Bridge C. 2407 Corner Bank and Euclid filorSSf I Toronto Carpet Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

express their Congratulations upon the occasion of the official opening of the It CI Mayfair Theatre SHOWING 0 MONDAY Evening December 5th Complete Electrical Installation of the Mayfair Theatre Fixtures, General Wiring and Wiring; for Sound Machines Adds another satisfied customer to the already Ions; list of fr Picture of Gau.Care-frcQ 1 aid a Love Story ihatuill HTirill You Stanley Lewis, Ltd. at 7 O'CIock Motion Picture and Stage Equipment by Canadian Theatre Supply Company (Eastern Canada) 336 MAYOR ST. MONTREAL, CAN. PRICES Afternoon Matinee Every day at 2 o'clock Children 10c Adults 15c ss WITH Dorothy bouchieh-Bricitte Helm Joseph Schilokraut AliRtDR(WEnIsDOYALTZKiVEBD THE MAYFAIR THEATRE IS EQUIPPED AND SERVICED BY Directed bu 1Q British hCRBCKTWllJCOX North? Qmaseo Br Electric Dominions Evening TWO SHOWS 7 and 9 Adults 25c Children 15c United ArtistI picture SYSTEM ADDED FEATURETTES INSURING SOUND PICTURES AT THEIR BEST 63 Metcalfe St. Q.

6771 The Mayfair Theatre is built witk the fa moos Hayley Cinder Blocks oral to the barking and partition walls snS la trimmed with Cinder Roman Stone Trim BlOCkS manufaclared by si HARRY HAYLEY I "frim Maanfactnrer of Cement Prod arts Htirdmart Rd. R. 1881 Ushers' Uniforms Smartly tailored uniforms for the ushers of the Mayfair Theatre Uniforms of all were made by kinds Designed. J. J.

WALSH 396 Sunnyside Ave. C. 2811 Mayfair Theatre Opens Monday Night To "The Blue Danube" is repeated In the comfortable in foyer and vestibule are terrazo shade, with gold fringe and mount Slipping quietly and unostenta Roofing, Sheet Metal Work and Ventilation Fine Rf tiring Rooms To the right and left of the foyer, down a few ateps are the retiring rooms, gentlemen's on the left, ladles' on the right. The ladies' room is a gem in rose and gold, done in modern style. Four shades of rore cover the walls, delicately stippled with gold and with gold leaf borders.

Where the ceiling ed with wrought iron speara. The circular lambrequins match. Over the exits at each side of the stage are also narrower balconies attractively hung and surmounted with a monogrammed ernt. Quaint oval wliKlowa in eash ride of the rear are lovely mirrors and hanging near the balconies and beneath are wrought iron lanterns of graceful design. The circular ceiling lights are mulU tiously into the entertainment We of the city, the new Mayfair theater open it doors to the public on Monday when the premiere will be thrown the acreen at seven o'clock.

At a quarter to the hour the public will be admitted and the ftrt nighters will have a little time to revel in the beauties of Mayfair. before becoming absorbed In the on the Mayfair Theatre chairs which have tapeitry back and leather seats and are most comfortable. The theater 1 built In the stadium style with spacious cross aisle with exits at either end. Below this aisle is the auditorium while behind rises, a tier of seats, or the stadium proper. The house Is so planned that a perfect view is obtained of the stage and the screen from any one of trie 700 seats in the house.

Soand Proof Contraction The interior of the house is lovely The walls are specially constructed of sound resisting material and beautifully tinted In rose and tan tones with ceilin of dull soft blue. The effect Is somewhat of the Spanish type with two wide bal- conies at each side, hune; with rich silk antique velour of the mulberry! was dona Toy screen attractions. I Mayfair is situated at the corner i of Bank and Euclid, in Ottawa! South. Just beyond the bridge. The attractive facade Is designed of fancy brick and artificial stone, with a large, brilliantly lighted marquee.

Roof Troubles Ended. colored. The proscenium arch is decorated with gold leaf on pa'e green and its charm is enhanced by the rich draperies of mulberry antique velour appllqued In gold with gold fringe. The crystal beaded screen curtain is automatically drawn by electric apparatus and represent the very slopes to the walls, a striped design in pastel tints gives an effect of height. The powdering glass and table are beautifully illuminated and set against a background of black and gold with fine effect.

The toilet room is well appointed and has direct outside ventilation. A few broad step, richly car-; peted, lead to the theater proper, The deep soft pile carpet in tones of rose and tan with black, covers all the aisles and the same design i J.D. Sanderson, Co. 575 McLeod St. Sher.

3125 surmounted by a towering lighted sign of the theater name. Lighting the vestibule are sUined glasa windowa depicting Music. Comedy and Tragedy. Between the swinging doors Is a large plate glass window which will be used for display purposes. The glass enclosed ticket box la hung with attractive curtains.

Stepping Into the foyer one is Immediately Impressed by the distinction of the surroundings. The Dlastine walla are tinted In tan. latent curtain for perfect reflection. The projection room above the stadium spacious and with outside ventilation. Installed therein is the very latest equipment which Includes vacuum tubes and photo electric cells for perfect sound production, that is, with the minimum background noise.

Fireproof Construction The theater Is entirely fireproof with four spacious exits in addition to the wide front doors. The building inrludej three spacious store fronting on Bank street, in one of which is situated an attractive tea room and In another is an up-to-date news stand. rose and green tones, above wall base of artificial stone. The ceiling is beautifully decorated in stenciled design! in which palest green dominates. The lighting futures are most attractive and the floors A "NEON" Installation, of Course Win Gnide Ottawan to THE MAYFAIR THEATRE Neon Poster and Painted Advertising From Coast to Coast CLAUDE NEON GENERAL ADVERTISING LIMITED 320 Rideau Street Ottawa EJectric Light and Power Snpplied to the Mayfair Theatre by The Ottawa Electric Co.

i 56 Sparks St. 5000 BRICK for the exterior walls of the Mayfair Theatre i was supplied by the Billings Bridge Ottawa Brick Telephone rr c. 21 1 erra totta to. Limited See the anew at The Mayfair but have year kalrdressing smartly done at HARMONY Hairdressing Shop till Bank SL C. 229 Belmont Garage 113 Bank St C.

141 Welcomes too Mayfair Theatre te Ottawa Sooth Complete Auto Service Head Office 1121 St. Jamea St. W. Montreal, P.Q. Congratulations on the opening of the MAY7AIR THEATRE In OtUwa Sooth.

J. D. GERVIN Plumbing im Bank SC C. J7M WELCOME I to the stew MAYFAIR THEATRE The Show Is The Thing" L. L.

Coulter Drwgglst ItM Bank SL C. Our Compliments to the MAYFAIR THEATRE On Its Opening Jack Southwell Dmggkt 1121 Bank St. C. 1431 Best Success to the MAYFAIR THEATRE on opening. GIBSON'S DRUG STORE 1S Bank SL C.

123 The Mayfair Theatre was PAINTED and DECORATED by W. J. Carson PLUMBING and HEATING in the Mayfair Theatre Plumbing was installed by and HeaUng Williams Bros. 172 Glenora Ave. C.

K0 i Painters kand Decorators Architectural Ornaments of the new Mayfair Theatre by HALL BROS. MAYFAIR TOBACCO AND NEWS SHOP IKJ BANK STREET. C. 1444 LENDING LIBRART SOFT DRINK CHOCOLATES Ge. Blow Proprietor Jim Tabbing Limited Q.

437 8 Bell Street Sher. 5991 291 La nrier Are. W..

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