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To the ever growing list of Hong west stairenec, the other to Wynd has given them a first class reputa-
Kong's muy big and imposing buildings has been added King's Theatre Building, which opens, to the general public to-morrow. Built on a site in the very heart of the vity, fronting Queen's Road Central And Banking Wyndham Street ou the east side and D'Aguilar Street on the west, it is one of the most outstanding local landmarks.
the front seats of the Dress Circle, ham Street, while a third serves tion.
The problem of the successful It is estimated that a full, house treatment of a theatre as far as will thus be enabled to be emptied colour and design are concerned is quité different one from any other in a couple of minutes.
Besides the theatre, which is interior decorative work. Being a situated at the back of the pro- place of amuse punt the effect ar party, there is also a big block for rived at should be cheerful and with plenty of colour to cheer the office accommodation. This is an imposing structure of seven storeys, jnded or the tired individual who excupsing a hig frontage along spends a little time secking resten- Queen's Rond Central. The ground tion. It has been build on 'a very am-
To do this and at the same time floor will be used as shops, of which bitious scale and bids fair to be one of the Colony's most interest the entrance to the theatre,
there will be two on either side of to keep within the bounds of good On inste is not easy, but all whe in- ing, popular and attractive amuse- the west side Messrs. Lane, Craw-spect the daringly gorgeous decora, ment resorts. The interior conford, Ltd., are occupying the one tions of this theatre must admit wealth of architectural bordering D'Aguilar Street, and the success of the ideal aimed at beauty and design, characteristic of | King's Dispensary between Lane, by this experienced firm of de- fine theatres in the larger cities of Crawford's premises nad the en-. signers and craftsmen. other countries. Vivid colours pertrance to the theatre. The enst
tain a
The Entrance Hall, with its
vade throughout while from the en side shops will be occupied by Yee classical ornament in coloured trance to the auditorium and thence to the stage, art, style and colour
combine to impart a harmony and
charm which is, a delight to the eye.
Crush.Room,
Sang Fat.
The Architects.
fibrous plaster-work, its bronze railings and richs drapery will ap Peal to those who appreciate en- richments on well-known lines. Perhaps the most effective part is the ceiling which is made up of figures, cupids, etc., in low relief, beautifully tinted in colours."
The Theatre, however, is treated
An interprising concern is about to open an open air Minature Golf Course on the roof of the office The originality of the design, black, which ought to be a central finished and polished by skilful venue for lovers of the game. craftsmanship is admirable, and an abundance of decorative plaster i work adds to the gnięty and The architects for this magni-in & most daring but effective man- vivacity of the interior, while theficient structure are the well-known ner, in the "Art-Moderne" style paintings on the walls and ceiling fan of Mesars, Clark & Iu, archi-both as regards design and colour.. present very pleasing effects. Skill trets and civil engineers, who are The most striking feature is the in architecture and expert crafts also responsible for the construc- elaborately embroidered curtain, manship have combined to make tion of quite a ahinber of large which is made of silk damasks, the theatre attractive, externally buildings in the Colony, notably velvet and satin. The top drapery and beautiful internally, for which the Kowloon Hotel, the French is enriched with fringes, cords and thour responsible deserve to be Building, the Po Hing Theatro, tassels in brilliant gold and. the congratulated.
the reconstruction of the King whole curtain is a blaze of colour in Edward Hotel, the Tal Ping Build-gold, orange and green.
The Procenium framing basa Two flights of steps, one on eithering and also the new Po Leung Kük nt Mount Caroline, the side of the foyer, lead to the foundation stone of which was re-cresting of open, fibrous plaster- auditorium: Before reaching it, how-
work with concealed lighting giving ever, there are a Crush Room and cently laid by H.E. the Governor.
The noticeable feature of this most brilliant and interesting a Soda Fountain. The former will be known as the Mezzanine Floor work is the expeditious way in effect, and this is flanked by two and runs along the whole length of which Mosers, Clark & Iu and the female. figures in relief. Although the building. This will serve to centraltors, Messrs. Hung San Co., these figures are eighteen feet in-
have completed the erection. The height, they are perfectly in pro necolamodate early arrivals who need not wait outaide, while patrons plans were approved on May 21, portion to the size of the building. will find the Soda Fountain very,ity's Occupation Certificate is dated
fast year, and the Building Author convenient,
The auditorium in divided into the theatre find seven-story office Front Stalls, and Back Stall on block have been completed within the ground floor and the Dress the short period of ten monthe, Circle above. Admission to the Front Stalls, is by way of D'Aguilar Street, while the east flight of steps
March 23, 1031. This means that
Interior Decoration.
Celotex Celling.
The
King's Theatre Building
is equipped
with
Waygood. Otis Lifts
supplied by
Dodwell & Co., Ltd.
interested in the modern trend of of a metal band, and a small fom things artistic.
tain pen-shaped potentiometer. The Sound Reproduction,
receiver transmits the sound and. The Weatorn Electric Sound Re.the potentiometer makes it possible. production System has bech instal- for the user to adjust the volumė. led in the theatre. This equipment to his or her needs. Each set is. needs.no further introduction, and attached to an individual seat and its installation ensures audiences is connected with the theatro wir- of perfect reproduction of sounding; the sound can be regulated made possible by the turning out and heard with the same exactnesò of polished; and Improved products of tone and volume as, enjoyed by: by the Bell Telephone Company, quy, nominal personi (Audiphones coupled with the invaluable service havý proved so popular in America of the Western Electric Company of that over 100 theatres are now thus equipped and the management...of theatre hope that they will be used The equipment has all the latest extensively in order that this in- improvements
the and
King's-vention may be fully judged as a Theatre is the first theatre in the necessity to all theatres. (Patrons! Orient equipped with the much who desire seat locations with the heralded Western Electric Audi Audiphone attachment, should rom phones. These devices are affixed uniente with the management to 20 special seats in the theatre prior to attending the perform
"Asia.**
The Celotex sound-absorbing ceil ing, supplied by Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co., is enriched by plaster ornamentation perforated for the inlet of tool air and the whole finish ed in green, gold and orange. The The whole of the decoration walls are of rough-grained plaster Icads to the Back Stalls, The work of the King's Theatre was in polychrome not only designed for Dream Circle is reached by lifts placed in the hands of the capeffect, but to assist the acoustic pro.
Arrangements for the comfort of able and well-known firm of Arts Perties of the auditörlum.** patrons is ideal. 4 new kind of Crafts, Ltd. of Hong Kong The lighting not only relies on scht has been installed, while leg and Shanghai. The work of this the concealed lights around the room has been provided for, so that firm as familiar to Hong Kong re- cornice, but is supplemented. by early arrivals will not suffer any sidents, although they have not weirdly effective wall bracklets and inconvenience by those who arrive been long established in the Colony. an enormous bronze and etched- at the last minute..
Their work in decorating and glass Inap in the centre of the furnishing the Peninsular Hotel and ceiling. Space does not permit a supplying the elaborate coiling in further description of this clever the ballroom of Government-ouse example of the Art Moderno but|and_consist of a receiver, which ance.) as well as other similar contracts, it should be seen by ni! who are is attached to the car by means; Continued Bra-da
A very appreciative feature of the theatre will be large and numerous exits. Two serve the back seats of the Dress Circle, one leading to the