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PAGE 10 THE VANCOUVER SUN Vancouver's Home Newspaper SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1941 Most Modern Unit of deon Theatre System Ready to Open ewesr, More Than 1300 Comfortable Seats for Pafrons First Night Audience Will Be in Good Mood it A hi i I I 4 i 1 1 Beautiful Woods Used in Decoration The foyer at The Vogue Theatre is finished in a variety of skillfully blended woods: Prima-vera, black walnut, B. C. maple, fiddleback maple wood veneer panels; the lounge is in quilted maple, fiddleback maple and aspen. Zebrawood panel trim is used in both as well as in the main auditorium. Fiddleback maple is used in a checker-board design on the staircase walls, and the entire effect is extremely luxurious.

All the woodwork was supplied and installed by Sigurdson Millwork Knowledge of Having Helped Less Fortunate Folk Will Bring Much Satisfaction To All Who Attend Everybody who sits in the comfortable seats at the Vogue Theatre opening performance Tuesday will be in a mood to enjoy to the full the program and the splendor of the surroundings to say nothing of the excellence of the technical presentation of light and sound. For each one will have earned the privilege of attendance at this notable premiere by contributing $5.00 to the new Queen Elizabeth fund to aid victims of bomb attacks on Britain. The knowledge of having done something substantial for those who are taking the blows in the "front line" over there should put the Tuesday first audience in a really receptive mood when George Formby, with Kay Walsh in "I See Ice," brings the courageous spirit of Britain to Vancouver. i a. B.C.

Concerts for Troops Popular Among the many entertainers in Vancouver who are doing their bit to assist in the war effort is Garfield White, well-known concert producer. During the last month, Mr. White has appeared in a burlesque female impersonation of a great Diva singing. He has appeared at concerts in Rev-elstoke, Victoria and Nanaimo for the Canadian Red Cross and troops. In Revelstoke his duet with His Worship Mayor Walter Hard-man of Revelstoke was a highlight of the evening.

Mr. White has been honored in being asked to return for a second time to Victoria this weekend for a big Sunday evening concert held there for the sailors, soldiers and airmen. These Sunday evening concerts are held each week and are under the direct supervision of Alderman W. it. Davies, chairman of the Victoria Civic Entertainment Committee.

Entertainers from Vancouver who intend being ir Victoria at any time and who would like to take part in these weekly concerts should communicate with Mr. White and he will make the necessary Company 1275 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, B. C. Decorators The extensive painting and decorating contract at The Vogue Theatre was carried out by Charles Seamer Sons. 'j-c -v 1 5.

It Is merely a coincidence inai ar LOUIS ANDERSON Assistant manager of The Vogue Theatre. Louis born In Wetaskiwin in 1917 and educated In the public and high schools of that city. He worked in the Rialto Theatre in Edmonton and subsequently became associated with Empire Films In Calgary, with which company he worked for two years, and came to Vancouver in 1940. Managed the Olympia Theatre in Vancouver up to the time of assuming his new duties at the Vogue Theatre. From these comfortable seals patrons of the Vogue Theatre will sec modern motion pictures uiidr the most perfect conditions yet deviseu.

the Vogue first all-purpose theatre to be built in Vancouver since the coming of sound Should be completed just in time io help open the Queen's Fund, jrhat the management has chosen his means of inaugurating the theatre and the fund is to its eredit and gives the public the chance to view the theatre, enjoy a first-rate program, and lend a hand to the less fortunate all at United Upholstering Co. car Bowden was able to walk 10 days after the explosion of a German bomb had rocked his house. ried out the upholstering contract CURED BY BOMB SHOCK WINCHAM, Eng. Bed-ridden for 10 years with paralysis, Bill in connection with the Vogue the same time. i The Queen, who Is repeatedly hravine danger to bring concoia.

tion to victims of air raids in Great Britain, has granted the use of her name to a fund to ne raised on a nation-wide basis in Canada to assist those "in the front line" in Britain who have suffered from air raids. This will be known as the Queen's 1 I I 1 off1' J- 1 ') ,) i 5 i jj- i i i i i i. iJ. '-rm) Entire Cross Proceeds of gala opening night to go to the assistance of British victims of Nazi bombs. Subscriptions of $5 or more entitle the subscriber to attend the Vogue Theatre Opening.

Canadian Fund for Air Raid Victims; FOR VICTIMS The Queen's Canadian Fund, organized with Government authority, will serve as a national framework for local funds throughout the country, many of which have started spontaneously in recent weeks. The Queen's Canadian Fund, whose headquarters are at 231 St. James St. West, Montreal, will operate in Great Britain through the Lord Mayor's National Air Raid Distress Fund. It is supported by newspapers throughout Canada with a combined circulation of over 2,000,000, and will be operated through the newspapers only, except insofar as local organizers desire to make their own arrangements.

Subscription lists will be opened at all branches of the Royal Trust Company and some of the daily newspapers and national weekend newspapers will also collect funds in their own localities. ORGANIZERS The fund has been organized by a small working committee consisting of: John G. McConnell, President, the Montreal Standard, (Chairman), Roger Ouimet, Advocate, (vice-chairman), Ross Clarkson, assistant general manager, the Royal Trust Company, M. G. Ballentyne, publisher, Flight-Lieut, Hartland Molson, R.C.A.F.

The Lord Mayor's Fund in Britain, to which the 'Mmk BENEFIT I PERFORMANCE VVILLIAJI J. LONG Dstrlct manager of the Odeon Theatres of Canada has had many years' experience in the operation of theatres; started in 1925 operating the Rialto Theatre in Edmonton and rebuilt the theatre in 1929. He came to Vancouver in April, 1940, after disposing of his interests in Edmonton and, in co operation with the Vested Estates commenced the erection of the Vogue Theatre in June, 1940. When the Odcon Theatres Ltd. was organized, Mr.

Long was happy to become associated in an official capacity and the Vogue Theatre then became the "ace" house of the new circuit in Vancouver. for Air Miaid Victims Queen's Canadian Fund will from time to time turn over monies, is TUESDAY APRIL 15 'A V. i 1 ft i a national effort wtiicn anuw natps and suDnlements any Gov i I V''w I I t' 1 fr ernment provision by prompt gifts of clothing and cash for immediate necessities after air raids. Urgent needs are relieved fa a sympathetic spirit, and all relief is distributed through the civic authorities in different parts 1 ATTEND THIS GALA OPEiMiXG PERFORMAiVCE Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., the most beautiful theatre in Canada opens its doors to the public. The opening will have all Hie atmosphere of a Hollywood Premiere with representatives of eivic and other public bodies attending.

Detachments from the mlval, military, and air services will be present. "I See Ice," a truly British production, with George Formby, Britain's famous screen comedian, will be the feature screen attraction. Make your reservations early. Attend this gala opening night. Every cent subscribed through the Vogue Theatre Opening goes to the Queen's Canadian Fund, to assist Britain's Victims of Nazi bombs.

Athh'il Aiirtiviioiss ARTHUR K. GRAYBURN Supervisor of suburban theatres in Vancouver and film booker for the Odeon Theatres. Was manager of the Independent Booking and Buying Circuit of Vancouver for three years, previous to which time he was manager of the Broadway Theatre in Vancouver. Art was 1 's i nil J. HOWARD SOOTHE Associate executive officer with the Odeon Theatres of Canada Ltd.

Howard, was formerly proprietor of the Dunbar Theatre in Vancouver, and has been connected with the motion picture industry for many years. Was manager of film distributing companies in Winnipeg at the time when Charlie Chaplin comedies were the cream of the Industry, and later came to Vancouver to associated with IJarry Rosonbaum in the Motion Screenadz Ltd. Mr. Boothe was president of the Independent Exhibitors Association for several years, up to the time of his present association with Odeon Theatres, to whom he sold the Dunbar Theatre. "MUSIC IN THE MORGAN MANNER" Hus Mm-Riin anil his im, with tlnnring, singing and comedy specialties.

"FAIR TODAY" A comedy cartoon In technicolor. "FAREWELL, GREAT SHir" Intimate glimpses or the "Empicss of Britain." "UNIVERSAL NEWS" t.iitost news of World Events' rushed to Vancouver by plane for the Opening Program. born In Winnipeg, 1901, educated Western Canada College in Calgary. He started in the motion picture business in Calgary at the Regent Theatre and Strand Theatre, later managing theatres for Famous Players Canadian Corporation in Port Arthur, Calgary, Trail and Vancouver. (Smoking will be permitted in the balcony)' of the United Kingdom.

Equipment Pesigned and Made Here Electric Panel Manufacturing 1250 Richards installed a considerable amount of equipment of its own design and manufacture at the" Vogue Theatre. Included in projection room installation -were: 2 spot-light ports, 2 projection machines ports, 5 observation ports, combination floodlight, and effects port, and a fresh air intake port. All these ports are fitted with an air cushion which prevents them from crashing shut. In case of fire all ports are controlled by a master lock which actuates a trip bar running the whole width operating room and closing all the ports. At the same time the fresh air intake shutter and ventilators open and an exhaust fan removes fumes from the room.

The air cylinder cushions make these operations noiseless and avoid accidents from fulling shutters. The master lock Is operated from the fire links on the projectors and from push buttons strategically located In the room. At the Vogue Theatre there are nine curtain frames and three border racks In the loft, all manually controlled on a counter-balanced system for lowering or raising. The curtains are of the draw type with auto-mntlc electrically controlled motors which enn bo operated from the winpa or from the projection room. The curtains are of the most expensive velvet and silk velours nnd represent the biggest order of Its kind ever placed In Vancouver.

Year Air Conditioning For Comfort in the Vogue This Installation designed, engineered and Installed by EMPIRE SHEET METAL WORKS in conjunction with CANADIAN ICE MACHINE CO. using latest up-to-date equipment, including IT7 Look Out, Sonja Heme, Here Comes George Formby! The "funniest man in films" sets a new high in hilarity on skates! Our George cuts some fancy figures with lovely Kay Walsh on his arm and when he gets mixed tip in a hockey game, lite fun Is fast and furious! Af I it 1 1 4 jUI IN rilSJtUNNIEST PICTURE OPENING CEREMONY Broadcast Over CJOR, 8:45 p.m. E3 DoE tt'VA brillant cast featuring KAY VMUEJ BETTY SIOCKFEID UearGconeSiu: im my iittii snapshot AND CROSSES' WHAT'LL I DO NOWI" REFRIGERATION -AIR CONDITIONING i KEATING We congratulate the management of the VOGUE and wish them every success TUESIIAY, I.T :10 p.m..