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

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overshoes, etc., which would otherwise damage seats and carpets. It is a not unimportant part of the service of the theatre, and should be so conducted as to make it a pleasure for patrons to utilize its facilities. Nursery If the theatre provides a nursery, and in mod- ern practice this is usually considered essential even if not used extensively, it will create fa- vorable comment as to the service of the house. It should be borne in mind that the little ones who will be taken care of in this department for an hour or two during the show must be kept quiet. Therefore, a pile of clean, white sand, in a box about 6 feet by 6 feet, with sides about 8 inches high; an assortment of substantial toys, such as hobby-horses and similar rocking toys; two cribs with bedding; small rocking-chairs and lettered and numbered building blocks, should be provided. The equipment should also include a small toilet seat, which can be used on the adult seat, unless, of course, the child's-size toilet is pro- vided. 113