Today, Saturday 3rd September
1910, the new Empire Electric Theatre in Dole Lane, Chorley,
will enter upon its career as one of Chorley's Halls devoted
specially to the entertainment of people by means of animated
pictures. With the enforced closing of the Picture Palace in
Mealhouse Lane, the Perfecto Filmographic Co. Ltd, have faced
their difficulties with great determination and enthusiasm, and
when the new Empire Electric Theatre is opened this evening, the
patrons of the old Picture Palace, will not, we think regret the
changes that have taken place.
The new hall has been excellently planned, the structure itself
being a fine edition to the public buildings of the town. The
interior of the hall is 66 ft. long and 50 ft. wide. The height
from the floor to the apex of the ceiling is 35 feet. The
seating accommodation is sufficient for about 700 persons, and
all the seats and chairs are of the tip-up pattern. The floor
has a sloping rise of 5ft 6ins, and at the south end there is a
gallery accommodating 8 rows of chairs, whilst on the main floor
there are 20 rows of seats, each row being sufficient for 25
persons. The best chairs are upholstered in green plush with
gilded fittings. Other seats are covered with red leather and
red carriage cloth. The aisles on the gallery are carpeted, and
linoleum is used in other parts of the hall. The heating and
ventilating are on the latest systems. There are 16 cold air
inlets and two exhaust ventilators. The hall is very tastefully
painted and coloured and the lighting is by electricity and gas
flame, and lamps being used over each entrance and exit outside.
The stage and proscenium have received special attention. The
proscenium is artisticallly painted to represent red plush
draped curtains, heavily embroidered with gold and marble and
drawing room panel effects. The stage is fitted with garden
scene and tree and curtain side wings, also foot and top lights.
There are two dressing rooms and an engine and dynamo room.
The engine is an 11 horse power Crossley, and the dynamo is one
of the Lowthy-Parker System, and made by the Edison Swann Co.
The sanitary arrangements have not been neglected. The fireproof
operating room is situated over the entrance hall. The floor is
of concrete and the projection apertures are protected by patent
fireproof shutters. The cinematograph is electrically driven and
bright pictures are expected.
There are three entrances and four wide exits. The entrance
hall, with its tiled floor and stained glass windows looks very
smart and business like.
The new hall has been built by Mr. Wm. H, Collinson 39 St.
Thomas's Road, Chorley. who is also responsible for the design
of the building. The work has been excellently carried out.
Among the other contractors are Fred Wilkins Bros., of
Liverpool, makers of the scenery and seats. Messrs. Brindle and
Son, Furnishers, Market Street, Chorley and Messrs. R. Taylor
and Son, Market Place, Chorley. Mr. Walt A. Kay, the electrician
and entertainments manager, has had charge of the electrical
installation throughout.
The new hall is up to date in every way, and the management feel
sure that they will merit the generous patronage of the public.
A dinner was given on Thursday evening at the Clarence Hotel for
all who had taken part in the construction etc. of the building.
THE NEW EMPIRE ELECTRIC THEATRE
DOLE LANE, CHORLEY.
Proprietors : the Perfecto Filmograph Co. Ltd.
(late Public Hall Picture Palace)
GRAND OPENING TODAY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd 1910
Three performances - 2-30. 7-00. 9-00
Special Programme
Monday Sept. 5th and during the week
twice nightly 7-00 and 9-00 o'clock
Children's Matinee every Saturday at 2-30 1d. 2d. 3d
Entire change of programme
AFFAIRS OF HEARTS - STAN CHESTER.
HARVESTING IN WESTERN CANADA - GIOVANI MEDICI
TILLY THE TOMBOY. peoples popular prices:- 2d. 3d. 4d. balcony
6d
This report is from The Weekly News/Chorley Standard
Saturday September 3rd 1910
With the kind help of the 'Community Section' staff at Chorley
Library. J.D. |
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