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KESH AIR. FOR. YOUR THEATRE THE YEAR ROUND
Fresh air in the theatre is another inestimably important link in the chain that makes up personal comfort for, aside from its real value to health, it brings a pleasant relaxation and a mental relief essential to the whole-hearted enjoyment of the show itself. C[ In its requirements for good ventilation, the theatre again presents its peculiar engineering problems successful of so
lution only through the services of men who are thoroughly familiar with auditorium design and construction. The ventilating system, an integral part of the theatre itself, should be completely planned in the architect's layouts for a new theatre. (( National ventilating experts are always available for consultation in the construction of plans for the new house and their advice is assurance against possible costly mistakes. These same National experts offer their services to the theatre already in operation where the ventilating problem has not been properly solved. Under their personal direction, the ventilating systems, regardless of the size of the theatre, will give the exhibitor the added and profitable attraction of fresh air the year round.
(The orchestra pit
In the breathless instant before the first strains of the overture, the orchestra pit comes into its fullest glory as the center of all eyes. . . . Light from the attractively finished music stands must reflect no beams into the audience room, yet provide an even flood of illumination across their desks. Chairs must be sturdy in construction but of graceful and attractive proportion. Director's box, pit-rail and curtain, piano lights — all have their
small share in the achievement and success of the modern orchestral feature. And after the overture, the spell and the fascination of the organ solo would be instantly marred by any mechanical failure of the lift as the console rises smoothly into the spot light. (( Through National Service, there is a style of music stand and piano light, there is a design of chair suitable for any theatre, regardless of its size or the prominence of its orchestral feature.