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Show THE CITIZEN 12 FIRST NIGHTERS Continued stories in connection with the most interesting of all American theatres which will be priceless to posterity. The Salt Lake Theatre is doomed. No more will its walls and rafters ring with the .laughter of thousands of Salt Lakers who have enjoyed the beautiful performances given in it. If it walls could speak what interesting tales they would tell. As if in answer to Daniel H. Wells dedicatory prayer, the building is being razed, rather than it should be used for anything but high-clas- s, clean performances. Where the legitimate drama will stage its performances this winter is not yet known. I hope a building will be secured possibly the Paramount, r. the Capitol or Victory, said Mr. In time someone may 'build a theatre for the purpose of showing Py-pe- easily imagine oneself in the smartest of smart New York nite clubs. Music is furnished by a band which is perhaps the most talented dance orchestra in Utah. Tantalizing tunes and snappy songs sung by that prince of entertainers, Bud Averill. The service was excellent even with the overwhelming crowd that taxed the staff on the opening night, but everybody agreed that a new fun spot had been created in Salt Lake and the prediction is that the popularity won on the opening night bespeaks signal and continued success as long as the present management has charge of things. The management announces that reservations may be made by phoning Wasatch 10267. We predict that this phone is going to be busy. IN INDUSTRIAL AMERICA In Pennsylvania a man filed application for permission to roll a barrel through the state en route from Buffalo, N. Y., to Miami, Fla. In New York city two marathon dancers won a prize when they allegedly danced from Bridgeport, Conn., to New York City in 33 hours. In Connecticut) in the heat of midsummer, a man ran backward from Bridgeport to Stamford in 7 hours. A wonderful record for safe, sane, industrious America rolling a barrel, dancing over the highways and running backward in the blazing heat of summer. There is nothing commendatory about such feats in a land noted for its intelligence and efficient industry. But then its happening all over the world. What is the cause no one seems to be able to discover. A woman in Vienna recently allowed a dozen automobiles of various construction to pass over her body. Perhaps she was trying to prove that automobile accidents are a joke. Season at the Playhouse, formerly the Wilkes. Mr. Erway appears in a fine role this week in( A Free Soul, and has another in Marys Other Husband, which opens Sunday matinee for one week. Ben Erway comes for the-ne- because it is so: dear to me. The building is safe as far as that is concerned, despite rumors to. the conmarks the end of thirty trary. It is built of rock and adobe or TODAY faithful service of Geo. D. it could be moved. However, it is con- -, Pyper at the Salt Lake Theatre.. Many sidered not fireproof, though it has months prior to the purchase of the many more exits than other theatres theatre by the Mountain States' Tele- - r and can be emptied; when filled to phone and Telegraph Company, Mr. capacity, .in three minutes. We all love the old theatre but for Pyper decided to resign at this peri;-od-, or before the winter season 'of Mr. Pyper it.:h(?s memories of asso 1928-192had the theatre continuel ciations which are inexpressibly dear along as before. His increasing church Behind its walls he has met arid con-'- 1 the greatest artists : duties made 'this decision imperative. versed with-al- l -Mr. Pyper will, however, continue ' as of the past three decades. Many of them have passed on but they and manager of the. Musical Arts Socitheir performances are still vivid- picety. Not desiring to enter into the thea- tures in his memory and he has writtrical field the telephone company has ten a book about the history of the decided to raze the old theatre this theatre since its incipiency,. the playfall. Many hearts will be made sad ers and the performances. The Romance of an Old Playhouse. is comwhen the theatre goes, said Mr. Pyper. I deeply regret it. No doubt, if pleted and will' be off the press 'in I had the money and it was possible another, ten days or two weeks. Mr.' to move the building I would buy it Pyper'sbook will furnish pictures and VETERAN THEATRICAL MANAGER RESIGNS - 9, -- - . legitimate drama running motion pictures in between bookings so the theatre would never be dark. A theatre of that kind should pay. When the new building is built on the old theatre site I hope some niche in it will hold a replica of the theatre that posterity may view and and contemplate the work of the pioneers, is the desire and hope of Mr. Pyper. A bronze tablet containing the names of the illustrous artists who have stood before its many audiences would also be much appreciated by the theatrical profession and keep freshen the minds of the people these great men and women. GREEN DRAGON The - GRREEN OPENS DRAGON, Salt classiest cabaret, opened seekto of host fun a' Thursday night ers that' packed every nook and comer Lakes of the spacious amusement place. Formerly known as The Louvre the Green Dragon Has undergone complete remodelling and redecoration and a great improvement it is. One could The Pretty and Popular Leading Lady at the Playhouse |