Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

March 11. 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 85 9303 C CONSOLE of the new model Barton Orchestral Organ on which a new system of lighting has been installed insuring perfect lighting on stop tablets, manuals and pedals. Progressive Refinements in New Model Barton Orchestral Organ In line with the ever increasing demand for music of the highest type in motion picture theatres throughout the country is the announcement of the Bartola Musical Instrument Company of refinements in the appearance, operation and installation of the Barton Orchestral organ. The main structure of the new organ model remains virtually the same, the changes being in the working out of numerous details and refinements. Better music at less cost has been the objective of the company in the new developments, a thing that will prove of interest to many exhibitors who are at present considering the music question on the budget of their theatre operations for the coming season. Eliminate Possible Trouble In connection with the improvements made the company has perfected the manner of installation to insure one hundred per cent efficiency from the organ. Special sound devices and final preparation of organ lofts have been arranged so as to eliminate possible trouble from heat, dampness and damage sometimes caused by rats. The tonal purity of each individual stop has been improved. The solo stops, famous for a mellow, velvet quality have been beautified. The Bartolina set of pipes, an exclusive Barton organ feature invented by Dan Barton, has been improved. Refinements have been added to the electric controls which has increased the flexibility and speed of the action, and the rapidity of the present rendition is such as to have evoked enthusiastic comment from organists who have tried it. New Lights on Console On the console a new system of lighting has been installed insuring perfect lighting on the stop tablets and pedals without in any way interfering with the darkness of the theatre or casting any reflections on the screen. The constant necessity of adjusting the tremelo or vibrato in pipe organs has been reduced to a minimum in the new Barton model through the perfection of a tremolo arrangement. The divided manual which multiplies the tonal possibilities of the organ by thousands has been arranged so tnat even the great number of combinations heretofore possible have been almost doubled. Another feature is that which does away with the necessity of the organist himself working out new combinations, as this is handled by an electrical device of the divided manual. Gives Long Tone Quality "Those who have studied the matter will appreciate the specially constructed generator which insures a non-fluctuating electric current," says the statement from the company. "The technically inclined wil.l learn with favor that expert electrical engineers have improved the electrical system, doing away with the usual annoyances caused by arcing at the contact points, polarizing magnets, leakage in the electric cables and troubles which cause cyphers and necessitate adjustment and repairs. To the organist these facts mean that no effort has been spared, no point of possible improvement overlooked to create a theatre organ that will have tone quality, pleasing over a long period of time, and construction that will stand the most severe usage." Ownership Changes Upper Alton, 111. — Lester R. Norton has purchased the Mar's motion picture theatre here, which he will continue to operate under that name. Marinette, Wis. — Saxe Amusement Enterprises of Milwaukee, have leased the Cozy theatre here and taken over the playhouse. * Anderson, S. C— B. T. Whitmire has leased the Anderson theatre. * St. Johnsbury, Vt. — Joseph LeClair, of Keene. X. H.. has purchased the Please U theatre from F. C. Gilson. * Nashua, N. H.— The Park theatre owned by a local syndicate has been purchased by Park Theatres. Inc., Xew York and Boston. Gold Fibre Screens Prominent Installations Riviera Theatre, Chicago, 111. Lyric Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio. Alhambra Theatre, Milwaukee, Wis. Colorado Theatre, Denver, Colorado. Beacon Theatre. Boston, Mass. °World s Lar$estProducers J4otion Picture Screens Minusa Cine Screen Co. St. Louis, U. S. A. CAMP ST., NEW ORLEANS. LA. 255 NO. 1 3™ ST.. PHILADELPHIA PA. 64 W. RANDOLPH ST.. CHICAGO. ILL. |