Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - April 14, 1938, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free press thursday april 14, 1938 Page seven new renovated gaiety theatre opens today 6 . Gaiety theatre spacious and modern will open thursday the new gaiety theatre now one of the most spacious and modern in Western Canada opens thursday. Demonstrating their Faith in the theatre going Public of Winnipeg j. Miles president of Western theatres circuit and Don Gauld supervisor for the company have spared neither time nor Money in making the new show House a place of Comfort and service supreme. From the moment of entering the building patrons Are conscious of additional space for the Public which alteration plans have made f Best wishes to the new gaiety theatre Brown Rutherford Ltd. Lumber and Millwork Sutherland and Buchanan phone 57 111 Success possible. A Large Entrance Way leads Over Rich Saxony carpets Woven in Blue red and Gold to the lounge which is finished in the most modern Motif the Silver Grey ceiling being trimmed with Cobalt Blue. Beautiful full length mirrors line the Walls. The res room too is of most exquisite design and offers everything for Milady s Comfort and convenience including Well lighted dressing tables for a last minute Check up of make up and accessories. J to the new gaiety theatre on their reopening Western paint co. 121 Charlotte St. Phone 25 851 indispensable without the Aid of electricity the gaiety theatre would be unable to give its patrons first class entertainment in comfortable air conditioned surround without electricity your Home would Lack the com forts and conveniences which contribute to better living. The More services electricity performs in your Home the greater the Bene fits you enjoy. Is yours it George e. Dowbiggin manager of the gaiety theatre who declares the new gaiety is the most modern theatre in the City of Winnipeg. Or. Dowbiggin has had wide experience in the motion picture Industry with Ooth the distributing and exhibiting Tures of the new gaiety Are the seats which Are of a special Type manufactured Only in England. Deep cushioned and built for extreme Comfort they Are upholstered in Rich Moquette a cover ing produced Only in great Bri Tain. The Arm rests made of sponge rubber Are Green. And perhaps most important of All they Are so spaced and constructed As to give plenty of leg room something which will be welcomed by patrons both old and Young. Some of these chairs have been sold in recent months and Are duplicates of chairs used by King George i and Queen Elizabeth. They have a full deep 16 Spring to Edge seat Cushion constructed by super craftsmen fitted to the chair with Patent tilt Back brackets having rubber silence bumpers allowing a wider seat than any other Type manufactured. The rear Section of the seat Cushion is built in very full style allowing no opening at the Back of the seat where others some times rest their feet. The design of the chair provides Complete privacy to the person seated. S. A. Lechtz1ek, managing director of Lasalle recreations Ltd., Well known theatre equipment contractors throughout Canada who installed the chairs and other furnishings in the gaiety theatre. He is a specialist in directing this. Work. There is no opening Between seat and seat they Are luxurious miniature Chesterfield Type chairs exclusively sold and installed by la Salle recreations. Other furniture is chromium finished and was made in Winnipeg to the gaiety theatre s specifications. Throughout the building Hardwood floors of Rich Maple have been installed and total renovation involved an expenditure of these comfortable furnishings Combine with the gaiety theatre s modern air conditioning Plant to give the Public Complete ease and Contentment while attending the show. The modern projection and sound equipment assures perfect reproduction of sight and sound. Electrical fixtures take the form of corinthian pillars and Are in the Neo classic Mode. They Are of special design employing four different color circuits which May be combined and blended in Dif Ferent tones to suit the mood or the feature picture. Draw curtains on the stage Are of Rich red velvet which contrast with a trim of Blue ribbon. Color scheme of the new show House is Neo Fields. In 1923 he joined the Para mount film classic embodying Cobalt Blue and Silver against a Sand background. The lower Section of the Walls is finished in sombre. Egyptian red. Del s famous ice Cream 25c pint try our famous Almond Crisp 60e in. Mount film Exchange in Vancou ver two years later transferring to Winnipeg. In 1931 he joined the staff of Crescent theatre and two years later became assistant manager of the metropolitan. Last fall he came to the gaiety theatre As manager. Special seats. Perhaps one of the special Fea congratulations to or. Ceo. Dowbiggin on the reopening of the new gaiety theatre equitable Trust co. 377 Portage ave phone 24 371 a congratulations to new gaiety theatre Western theatres Ltd. Use hypo Kraft towels Hygiene products Ltd. Grand re opening tonight 6 . Supreme Comfort new lounge new rest rooms new seats new carpeting new floors Topping the screen s biggest hits so glorious it will take a lifetime to forget its throbbing Romance magic melodies glittering spectacle grand fun Radiant stars gorgeous girls Etna lip Powel Frank Morgan Ray Bolcer Reginald Owen Edna May Oliver Billy Gilbert Ilona Massey new r Story in pictures leaves nothing untold Stovel company limited photographers printers Bannatyne Avenue. Artists engravers lithographers Winnipeg. Chromium x plated work and Chrome furniture supplied Ideal brass plating co. X587 Clifton pm. 30 139 j Green Blankstein Russell Ham f architects 610 Paris bldg. Painting by j. G. Winterburn 648 Broadway no Job too Large too Small one order May be the entire curtains drapes uniforms for Ushers and. Usher ettes As in the Case of the gaiety the the next perhaps a pair of gloves or a Scarf. Each receives the same painstaking care is returned fresh with a newness which is Only possible with cello tone cleaning Perth s Welcome the Small accessories. Next time you Are sending a suit coat or dress Send along gloves ties scarves or sweat ers and see How cel lot one puts new life into them. Phone 37 261 a woks cleaners dyers furriers congratulations on. Using Velv Alyth the artistic Flat Wall paint for the Interior decoration made by the Northern paint company limited Winnipeg 666 every Success to the new gaiety theatre Western merchandising co. Largest Premium distributors in Western Canada 310 notre Dame ave. One store Only 455 Portage ave. Of v every Success from Frank b. Mceown . Divisional manager confederation life Assn. Best of Luck to the management of new gaiety theatre Hobbs mfg. Co. Class mfrs. Princess at . Tracks phone 87 601 of Bridgman s hardware limited. 619-621 Portage Avenue Winnipeg s largest Community hardware store s Telephone 34 781 a every Success to the new gaiety theatre film Exchange film service compliments of the Ideal electric Mac. Co. 37z Selkirk ave. Phone 52 782 lumber x. For the new gaiety theatre supplied by Sheps agencies Ltd. General insurance and financial brokers real estate and rentals Money to loan 804 main St. Phone 57 191 insurance in All its branches Canadian general electric co. Limited for dependable service specify Winnipeg electric consult our sales department for expert advice on your lighting or heat ing problems. 904313 phones 904312 Winnipeg electric company heating and plumbing contractors specializing in ventilating air conditioning John Plaxton co. Limited established 1872 244 main Street. Phone 92 837 electrical theatre maintenance at the new gaiety theatre by s. Scorer phone 21 446 it s the natural thing to do a snack at the smart Picardy shop located in the newly modernized gaiety theatre before or after the show sure to add to your entertainment. So conveniently located at the Corner of Portage and the l mall this Picardy shop along with seven other units i always has a fresh delightful Supply of bread buns l cakes and pastries on hand not forgetting the usual Al wide assortment of the famous Picardy Candy. Everything from screen to foyer la Salle scores again Canada s Foremost theatre equipment contractors this time it is our pleasure to congratulate the new gaiety theatre on the installation of their new and most modern Commodore theatre chairs. We have been fortunate in hav ing the Opportunity of furnishing and install ing these Beautiful imported British made tip up feature luxury theatre chairs which Are among the very finest obtainable and we hereby tender to Western the Atres Ltd. And j. Miles president d. F. Gauld supervisor of theatres our Hearty congratulations and Best wishes. La Salle recreations Ltd. Theatre chair division s. A. Lechtzier. Managing director London Engh Calgary Winnipeg Toronto Montreal Vancouver clubs lodges churches commoner Halls and take note we have always in Stock a Law assortment of very Fine re conditioned theatre chairs for Sale at greatly reduced prices. R ;