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

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storing of his materials under lock and key. Issues to or purchases by him of such material should be carefully recorded and checked by the management. When he wishes a carton of globes purchased, he should have a carton of burnt-out or broken ones to turn in for it, and this rule should apply with fuses and other equipment. Bunch, strip, spot and such lights, when not in use, should be stored in an accessible place, but not where they will be knocked over and broken by shifting scenery, etc. The electrician should know how to read meters and calculate the amoimt in dollars and cents of the current used. He should make his readings at the same time as the representative of the electrical company, and should turn in to the manager a written slip showing the figures and amount. He should be required to explain any unusual fluctuation in the amount of current used. The switchboard should be equipped with a chemical fire-extinguisher of the type approved for use in case of electrical fires, and a sub- stantial electric flashlight. There is no more important station back stage than at the switchboard, and the electrician, during hours of performance, should be there 173