Exhibitors Herald (Jul-Sep 1922)

100 EXHIBITORS HERALD September 2, 1922 Music Big Feature At Saxe Playhouse Indian Organist at Console of Barton Instrument Attracts Patrons Much interest has been aroused in Kenosha, Wisconsin, by the appointment of Dr. Hyland Eiman Slatre-Wilson to preside at the big three manual Barton orchestral organ installed in Saxe Brothers' half-million dollar Orpheum theatre. Dr. Slatre-Wilson is one of the best educated musicians in the United States. His education was begun in the public schools of Syracuse, New York, and continued at the college of the City of New York, the State University of New York and under such masters of music as Leschetizky, Marescalchi. Consolo, Vitale and others in piano, violin, .voice orchestration and composition. Prominent in Indiana From his youth Dr. Slatre-Wilson took up the study of the organ and at the age of fifteen became city organist of the AllIndia University of Bombay, India, his native land. For the succeeding few years he was one of the leaders of the East Indian musical world. He organized the 150-piece Emin D'Nalyh Orchestra, named after him. (Emin D'Nalyn is Dr. Slatre-Wilson's family name.) Dr. Slatre-Wilson comes from a long line of East Indian educators. To one of his ancestors is credited the founding of theosophy. About ten years ago Dr. Slatre-Wilson returned to the United States with the internationally famous Dr. John Alexander Dowie of Zion City, FILM FOLK PRODUCERS, DISTRIBUTORS EXHIBITORS In the confusion incident to erecting and equipping The Eastman Theatre Rochester New York it has been physically impossible to reach all with invitations to the professional opening Saturday, September 2 an afternoon of inspection with informal dress rehearsal in the evening. "Take the will for the deed" If you can be with us on this occasion it will be a pleasure to forward cards of admission upon request. Address CHARLES H. GOULDING Manager The Eastman Theatre will open for the public Monday, September 4 A view of Saxe Brothers half million dollar Orpheum theatre at Kenosha, Wis. In the circle Dr. SlatreWilson is seated at the console of the Barton, organ. Note his headdress. His playing is said to have created much interest as well as patronage for the theatre. Music is an important feature at the Orpheum. 11!. Dr. Dowie at that time was building the Zion City tabernacle and planned to install one of the best pipe organs in the United States to be used in connection with a large choir and extensive musical festivals. Dr. Slatre-Wilson was placed in charge of the organ selection and installation and himself designed one of the best cathedral organs in the United States, which even now is a famous feature of Zion City. The organization and establishment of the great Zion City choir was also a work of Dr. Slatre-Wilson. Music Is Attraction Moving to Kenosha, Wis., Dr. SlatreWilson founded the Conservatory of Music, which he conducted with great success until the opening of the Orpheum, when he took his place at the console of the Barton orchestral organ installed there. The combination of Dr. Slatre-Wilson's musical skill and the widely versatile three manual Barton organ has captivated Kenosha's music loving "movie" goers, and the Orpheum is crowded daily and nightly. The delicately shaded, thousand-toned melodies pouring from the dozens of throats of the Barton organ in response to the touch of Dr. Slatre-Wilson's gifted fingers is a revelation both of human skill and instrumental perfection. In explanation of the improvisations and minute tonal gradations with which Dr. Slatre-Wilson delights Orpheum audiences, he modestly gives great credit to the Barton divided manual. "I was greatly surprised," he says, "to find that in spite of the fact that more tonal combinations and a richer expression are possible with the Barton than T have ever been able to find heretofore. I was able to play it readily on sight, without a minute of study, and I find it a constant inspiration in my daily striving to gain further mastery of organ playing." Theatre Construction News Exhibitors are invited to refort to this department changes of ownership, new theatres planned, remodeling contemplated, openings, etc. New Projects New Smyrna, Fla. — At a recent meeting of the board of directors of Howell Investment Company it was voted to build a large and modern theatre on property purchased at Palmetto and Canal streets. Detroit, Mich. — Truart Motion Picture Company has been incorporated and the firm is planning the erection of a studio here to produce comedies. * Los Angeles, Cal. — It is planned to incorporate a theatre in the Friday Morning club's new $500,000 building, it is announced by Irving Pichel, producing director of the Plaza theatre. * Grayville, 111. — Coleman & Simpson are planning to open a motion picture theatre here, a projection machine already having been purchased. Philadelphia, Pa. — Work of demolishing the old Bingham house for the new Stanley Company of America theatre has been started and it is expected the thea