The Olympian from Olympia, Washington • 2

MORNDTO OLYMPIAN OLYMPIA WASH i TWO aniEDOCTOBEKlZSZv a Thcnin IILLOPEI TONIGHT Messrs Zabel And Wihori Have Built Olympia Amusement Compiny From SmaU To Present Dominant Position- In Th9 City fs Theatrical Field i a 1 i In the' forefrpnt of Olympia thea- the erection of tlieatro which would trical history is the story of the risq stand monumental to the amusonioS of the Olympia Amusement Company lovers of Olympia In 1922 a Rita if since its inception in 1916 to the for- Fifth and Franklin street was select mation of the Capitol Theatre com- ed for the proposed new edifice Ut pany in' 1924 Opening' of the Capitol er however it was decided that Theatre Tuesday evening will have building at Fifth and Waahlnrtoi culminated nine years of endeavor on streets would be more centrally the parts of A Zabel and William' cated and would be more accessiMi Wilson to give to the local public the to the populace During the latter best In moving pictures that the part of -February completed pi screen directors have had to offer were presented by the architect Jo 1 The Olympia Amusement Company eph Wohleb and tenants In the was started nine years ago Messrs buildings at Fifth and Washington Zabel and Wilson operating the Acmepwre given notice to move In March Ray and Rex theatres The Acmd construction began with the razing of 7 tion of A Gehri company of Tacoma Electrical equipment and wiring came through the Nee Page-Mc-Kinney company of Seattle and electrical fixtures were furnished by the (Continued on page three) itol to the theatre fold of the city it will be receiving one' of the finest buildings of its klndAon the coast The Capitol is distinct in its design and Is modern in its arrangement typify- ing an era of growth and accomplish-1 ment -in theatrical endeavor of the Capitol city Extending A 1 stores then on the sito Since then the progress of- building baa bees viewed with interest by every citizen of the community i The present building with its ad- I joining stores cost approximate! I 1 $180000 to build and equip The th i atre with lts entrance on Fifth street cpst the major portion of Wc Take Pleasure' in Announcing the Installation of the that aum IU the store section will be such firnu as Plggly Wiggly Mrs Lcla Cubber cafe Mrs Cannady's: cafe and coffee house and Macfarland'i drug stored Upstairs In the annex will be office apace During their nine of service to Olympia Messrs Zabel and Wlfaion have been active in charity work their playhouses having been turned over time and again for purpose ot raising money for this or that benefit They have given gratis slides to advertise some worthwhile event and have been consistent in their offerings of matinees and similar entertainment features In commenting upon the theatre situation Mr Wilson points oiit that the Capitol Theatre Company id attempting to bring to the city the finest productions in the motion picture field coupled with the best of the road shows' and feature- sets He points out the great changes which have taken place in the motion picture Industry In 1917and 1918 Mr Wilson said the popular demdnd wax for one and two reel dramas whereat riow' the public desires from' five to twelve reel offerings: i The great amounts of money beini ubed to produce what the de- 1 sire is evidence of advances in the in- dustry -illti 7ilhozi said alaoj' He ch- 1 ed as an example the1 plotifre i Lur" which is costing two mllliona of dollars to prepare Mr Wilson and Mr Zabel In open- Mg their new house promise' that hey will give the citizens of ths Cap- tol city the best possible in the mov 4 ing picture vaudeville and theatrical i selections of the Pacific coasts Manufactured by Smith Organ Company Chicago In tile Gapitol Xiiw Showhouse Is One Of Finest In Southwestern Washington (Continued from page 1) the first impression received is splendor and magnificence Dec-OMtons are completed in soft pastel shades and on a background of cream licit oiucs and golds harmonizing with Other light colors The front of the theatre is done in marine the black-webbed stone gleaming like the plate glass of the ticket booth and poster frames Soft carpets which deaden the heaviest footfalls are used through-Wit' so that the audience will not be disturbed by late comers The thousand people who can be seated in the capacious playhouse will find the ttiost comfortable of upholstereJ chairs for their convenience The seats are so arranged that a clear vision is a forded from every corner of fief building whether the spectator be in the top row of the balcony or in the first section behind the orchestra pit wall of masonry and heavy curtains separates the foyer from the last row of seats The hangings are rich and beautiful icflecting the gen eral mode of expensive decoration followed in the Capitol theatre On a small balcony just below the top seats is another foyer where complete rest rooms a promenade 'and a tiny space for the transaction of nec-'tfesary business are provided A feature of the building is a glass-enclosed where mothers may take their restless tiny tots Only one other theatre on the coast is kftown to have provided such a room fOT' its audience? The balcony of the Capitol has been const: ucted with particular care so that the greatest comfort and convenience may be provided for the audience Each seat commands a full view of the ge'6y Installing a spe- ial ventll' ar-the b' hr cony Alt system and because ceiling no exces-nced in the bal-ept cool and ling -airs sec-- -a has of lit Comp IWdoor er with a eral hanging velour- r7Sevcn regula two large chorus size to care for a i to'SO persons are redi" fthe theatre caring ter the comfort cnee' the managers plan to (fetors and actresses with ti degree of courtesy and will offer the most comfortable of accon lions -Although the Capitol is of fireprooi S3S333SSSS 337 Complete Material and Installation for the Xcw Was Handled by This Finn -We arc glad to submit 4 estimates on aiiy job you may have Gerhi and 1016 So Taeoina Ave Tacoma i a 0 If i Much Of Material Used In Capitol Theatre Was DSolight Here VGroupq of tonstrucGohar tists from many cities of the Northwest cbm: bined to build the latest addition' to theatre- row the Capitol which opens its doors to the public on Tuesday- evening Olympia business firms are prominent among those who supplledmaterial land labor for lx the magnificent: structure Following are the local firms ed Installation of mirrors and glass by the Olympia Glass company stoie building front' including doors plate glass and lumber Iby the Olympia Door company shfret metal by the Tobin Sheet Metals works heating and installation a rivv6and graVel finished hardware paint and rope by the Martin Hardware company brick cement lime and plas-er by the Baker Feed and Fuel com pany and architectural service and Ii construction supervision by Joseph Wohleb All of the Alaska marble and the Belgium Jliie deal plate fpr the ticket booth was furnished through the McKenzie company of Millwork for the theatre was secured through the Johnson! Millwork company of Tacoma Fred Stabbord of Tacoma completed the plastering and the Western Iron WOrks of Tacoma furnished ornamental iron Hahn Decorative company Seattle did the ornamental? plaster work and Belknap Glass company Seattle furnished all 7 ornamental glass Plumbing and installationwas under direc- -W ii '( i' For ti -bn I if I i BELGlr: sun? DEAL ii For ticket bo- i Furnished and 1 Vl -v -byijus I -a ft- -fsVI rK: 2015 Pacife -Ave Taeoina 4 T--V Estiriiates furnished for alt kindspf MpSAyorB o- (J Furnished Plant-and Installed It This organ is the third largest in the entire Northwest and aS" complete as any organ anywhere i t' i i i 4 urn nil ii a t- i a i i I '-1 i 1 A I it i i jn -li i 1 -i j'i I 1 Kf if ill j-i i -t 1 I 1 t' construction well arranged exits have been provjded and the entire building can -bet emptied in record time The stage' is cut off from the audience by an asbestos curtain which would prevent the spread of a back-stage fire to the front of the theatre When Olympia welcomes the Cap We Join Tn Jj fi'ri'fiz --VW 1 i- 'i 4 i ii I iU rt rw I -tr fu And We Reed-French Piano Go1 was bought by 1 outside interests ant was renamed the Strand In 1922 the Strand was remodelled into a store building and the Olympia Amusemen Company became the theatrical czar of the city with the Ray and Rex Last year in ah endeavor to give the people something better in the line of playhouse extensive improve ments -made in both the Ray and Rex A ventilating system costing about $1500 was installed In the Ray and the Rex was reconstructed at a cost of $3000 addition cf a player organ being included in the work Bowman has managed the Rex and EL A Zabel the Ray during the last few years both men endeavoring to make the show houses the best' possible under conditions atthat time At all times however Messrs Zabel and Wilson have had In mind ga Theatre Portland' Ore -CV-nttal Building -'Annex A 1 "A AAltirCM i- mm i I 1 Knabe Reproducing Pianos Edison Smith Orchestra Organs Hardihan Hallet Davis Pianos 12th and Washington f- IT- 1 I i Tf' ding i t'i i our i-- CIVILIZATION NOT WAR SAYS MB C00LIDGE 9 (Continued From Page 1) for the president declared it had a definite comprehensive and practical program for helping those who need help they need it and where they need he said "no creed bo party no politics no classes bo groups It is proof that materialism la not the dominant motive of jtha people of the United States (j1 Red Cross will develop a Tv mankind develops The ideals undej A lying civilization are the ideals brotherly love of tolerance of kind: ness of charity The bauty of lit lies in meeting whatver destiny awaits us trusting one another helping one 1 and Supervisor of Construction of new i r-b i1 a 'C hat we lia ve had the pleasure construction experience Paint Hardware I i Manila Hope I uOiii TO -v New 4 i I A sf'V it tr-y vn iihi handled the 1 Store Fronts for the Central Building Annex adjoining thc Theatre were furnished this firm Store fronts include plate glass doors etc i Sg 'rr 'ii? ihb Capted hi i A V-C- First arid Jefferson.