The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management (1918)

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The telephone system (preferably of the in- ter-communicating type installed by the local exchange, rather than an independent system which in practice is out of order most of the time) should have stations in the manager's office, box-office, picture booth and on the stage. Ladies' Room Ample mirrored surfaces or mirror equip- ment; brush and comb, hairpins, plain and safe- ty pins, a small stock of hatpins, a hand mir- ror and a box of talcum are necessities; and if there is a maid in charge, she should have on hand a bottle each of smelling salts, aromatic spii'its of ammonia and Jamaica ginger, as well as a limited stock of sanitary napkins and a small flask of brandy. These latter items are for use in instances of fainting, illness, etc., and should all be contained in an emergency cab- inet. It has been found necessary to provide a special dressing-table, with a large mirror, for patrons to use when combing hair; if hair is combed over the wash-stands, plumbing trouble ensues. The maid should be instructed to for- bid this practice, or a neatly lettered sign to that effect should be hung in the room. 102