Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

February 28, 1925 EXHIBITORS HERALD 27 Better Theatres Advisory Staff In order to render its readers assistance on various problems of equipment and construction that arise from time to time, Better Theatres has obtained the co-operation of the individuals and associations listed following in this work. Through the co-operation of this advisory staff this department feels that it has allied itself with sources of expert knowledge on virtually every phase of theatre building and furnishing and is able to offer theatre owners a valuable service in providing information and answers on a wide range of subjects of a general nature. ROBERT O. BOLLER, Boiler Brothers, Architects. A. B. COPPOCK, Presentation Producer. E. B. CRESAP, Secretary, National Association of Fan Manufacturers. JOHN EBERSON, Architect. G. E. EICHENLAUB, Architect. COLBY HARRIMAN, Stage and Theatre Lighting Specialist. W. S. HAYS, Secretary, National Slate Association and The National Federation, Construction Industries. F. J. HUSE, Chief Engineer, Hollow Building Tile Association. CLELL JAY, Projectionist, New Theatre, Little Rork, Ark. SAMUEL R. LEWIS, Member, American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers. A. C. LISKA, Remodeling. E. M. LURIE, Assistant to Commissioner, Associated Metal Lath Manufacturers. VIRGIL C MARANI, M. Am. Soc. C. E., Chief Engineer, The Gypsum Industries. HENRY L. NEWHOUSE, Architect. J. F. O’MALLEY, Architect. GEORGE L. RAPP, Architect. GEORGE W. REPP, Service Division, American Face Brick Association. R. L. SIMMONS, Architect. HENRY J. SMITH, President, Motion Picture Equipment Dealers of America. HORACE L. SMITH, JR., Theatre Engineer. NORMAN M. STINEMAN, Assoc. Mem. American Society of Civil Engineers, Portland Cement Association. MAX Y. SEATON, Technical Director, National Kellastone Company. J. L, STAIR, Chief Engineer, Curtis Lighting, Inc. That’s what good projection means sharp, clear, contrast between light and dark. But contrast depends on the lens. Eliminate muddy, cloudy effects from your pictures by using Snaplite Lenses. They will inject more snap into even the poorest print, and give better ones the clear definition and strong black and white that audiences demand. See your Dealer or Write direct to KOLLMORGEN OPTICAL CORPORATION 35 Steuben St. Brooklyn, N. Y. Makers of SNAPLITE LENSES ALSO SNAPLITE JR. LENSES FOR PORTABLE MACHINES STYLE Where the Audience Sees It ! These gold glazed, magnificently carved Orchestra Music Stands give an elegance to the front of your auditorium that far more than repays their cost. The whole audience sees theml Box-like construction and hooded lamps remove reflection of music sheets from screen and audience. Three signal lights on each stand. Add these improvements to your presentation. Write for information today Gallagher Orchestra Equipment Co. 3235 Southport Ave., Chicago, III. Gallagher Orchestra Music Steuids SIGNS and Showcards A great deal better than you thought was best HAND PAINTED PAPER BANNERS 50c EACH (Size 32 ill. x 10 ft.) Painted on Heavy Poster Paper Other Prices as Foliows Paper Banners (32 in. or 3G in. wide) any length over 10 ft., per running foot ..lOe Muslin (or cloth) (36 in. wide) any length, per running foot 26c We make a Specialty of Pictorial or Illustrated Muslin Signs for big Attractions in very flashy colors at 35c per running foot (These prices do not include postage) All Banners Painted in Oil — Strictly Water-Proof PLAIN AND ILLUSTRATED SHOW CARDS Years of experience your guarantee for expert workmanship 24 Hour Sendee on all Mail Orders Mall ail Correspondence direct to H. DRYFHOUT 742-744 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.