The Houston Post. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 354, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 24, 1918 Page: 52 of 70
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HOUSTON DAILY POST; SUNDAY MORNING MARCH 24 1918.
Growth of Houston Indicated By Majestic
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- xne growin progress ana genera aa-
Vsnce of a city may be practically deter-
jnjned by the status of that city's the-
aters for as the city prospers both along
educational and financial lines the people
AmmmnA s higher form of entertainment. -
Febrnary ti 1919. the Majestic theater
was opened to the public of the city of
Houston. The theater iras dedicated to
"mirth music and good morals" and it
can be truthfully said that declaration of
principles has been carried out to the
minutest detail through the eight eyars
of successful man cement seven years
of which has been under the supervision
of W. I SachUeben. Mr. SachSeben has
had the privilege of traveling throughout
the United States and most of the Euro-
pean countries and has transferred to "
Houston a great store of knowledge per-
taining to entertainment of the highest"
type. m. - ;.. m
PUBLIC IS GIVEN
"VAUDEVILLE OF QUALITY."
- - u uwa KTOii rem os uutvuuluqb cn-
. deavor to establish In the Lone Star State
a demand for vaudeville. But the efforts
of the pioneers in that branch of amuse-
ments were at last crowned with success
A .a mJmIii. a ti. m L . .
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stay. That vaudeville has taken such a
atrong hold upon the hearts of the people
Is due chiefly to the fact that it embraces
an forma of polite entertainment music.
matinee is a special pleasure of women
and children and the shows appeal favor-
ably to all cttlsens.
Houston may truthfully lay claim to
"
' v 6 ' ' '
. W. L. Sachtlebea
having one of the. most magnlflcent the-
ater structures in the United States. It
is without doubt the most splendid play-
house in all Dixieland. A few of the
things that have earned for the Majestic
theater such favor in the hearts of Hous-
ton people are easily seen by a trip
through the building.
On entering one notices first the mag-
nificence d the lobby large comfortable
and artistic. '
The promenade floor brings to mind pic-
tures of the promenades of the world's
handsomest hotels with Its beautiful dec-
orations and open foyer to the lobby be-
low. But it is the ladies' parlor that meets
the heartiest approval and delights every
woman who visits the theater. Beautiful
pictures art work statuettes writing
desks mirrors art rugs and furniture give
a pleas in g""almosphere of refinement to
the room.
No detail' was forgotten for insuring
comfort In the men's smoking room. It-
is as perfectly designed as those of many
famous club rooms.
COMFORT OF ENTIRE
FAMILY CONSIDERED.
. Individual thought and effort have been
expended to make it possible for the
family" to spend a delightful evening
with the great entertainers to be heard
and seen at the Majestic theater. This
is observable In the play room and nurs-
ery. There the mother may leave her
baby to sleep as "comfy" as if at home
while she attends the show; there Bobby
may build block houses and sister may
play dolls. The little ones are at all
times under the watchful care of a trained
nurse.
Beautiful and comfortable seats an In-
terior that proves the decorator an artist.
perfectly elevated balconies boxes deco-
rated to satisfy the most critical art
lover an Immense proscenium arch and a
splendid view of the stage from every
point go to make the auditorium a cri-
terion of what a highly educated audience
demands to represent the progress of the
municipality. .
The least that can be said of the ex
terlor of the theater is that it indicates
what may be expected on the interior.
The building as nearly as possible is Ore-
proof. The scenery curtains and like
paraphernalia are fireproof. To be abso-
lutely safe the building is equipped with
a perfect system of fire escapes. j
Such is the building within which Is
heard and seen the world's greatest in
vaudeville. The artists are brought from
every point of the world through affilia-
tion with the Interstate Amusement com-
pany with the Orpheum and Kieth vaude-
ville circuits. The local staff of the Ma-
jestic is composed of Mr. SachUeben
manager; Edward Bremer treasurer;
Warren Holmes assistant treasurer; La.
C. Flnlay musical director and F. C.
Glelch stage director. .
A few of the many great artists who
have appeared at the Majestic in recent
months and have been apDreeiased to the
greatest extent by the theatergoers areJ
Harry Girard the - Greater Morgan
Dancers Walter B rower. Jean Adair. Ed-
die Foy. George Damerel of "Merry Wid-
ow" fame. Theodore Kosloff and his im-
perial Russian ballet and Miss Ruth St.
Denis.
For the benefit of the public Mr. Sach-
Ueben inaugurated the "three shows" for
-Saturdays Sundays and holidays. This
made It possible for more people to enjoy
the bills.
l f 'V J lit
The Last Word in Vaudeville
Presenting in bills of unparalleled excellency the stars pf
the vaudeville the operatic the concert and musical stage.
All of the greatest artists play this theater arid no artist is
absolutely established until he or she has appeared on the
stages of the Majestic Theaters.
Attractions for Week Beginning Sunday
March 24tli
43
COOPER AND RICARDO
"Ah. Give Me the Ring"
BURT HUGHES TROUPE
Imperial Novelty Cyclists
r JACK LAVTER
"The Flying Monologist"
THE STREET URCHIN
A Prodigy of the City"
THE RECKLESS LIFE
A Merry Musical Play
NED NORWORTH '
And Co mpany .
Majestic Will 8how Matinee Every Day at
. 2:30 p. m.
Show Every Night at 8:80 p. m. -(Except
Saturday and Sunday)
Soldiers Special Shows Saturday and Sunday
at 7:00 p. m. and 9:00 p. m.
Reserve Seats In Advance Phone Pres. 4964;
DAILY
BARGAIN
(INCLUDING
WAR TAX.)
MATINEE 2:30
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