Evening public ledger. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, December 03, 1915, Night Extra, Image 15

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    EVENING liBDGEB PHIIiADBIi'PHia:. WBTD'A, WWOTSTIBTrR, 8. TSttS:
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Philadelphia business men and others who are
members of national or local organizations which
may be intending- to hold conventions in this city
will be interested in the following announcement :
There is an auditorium in the Curtis Building
which is freely placed at the disposal of recognized
organizations for meetings of various kinds. The only
charge is a nominal one, sufficient to cover the lighting
and janitor expense.
This auditorium, on the tenth floor of the Curtis
Building, is primarily for the use of the 3000 Curtis
employes.
But any use of it that can be made to the
advantage of Philadelphians and visitors to Philadel
phia increases its general usefulness.
It seats 800 persons and has a large stage,
facilities for showing motion pictures, including a
motion picture machine and a phonograph.
It is already being used for these purposes :
Regular rehearsals of the Philadelphia Choral
Society and choruses practicing with the
Philadelphia Orchestra.
Meetings of the Philadelphia Mothers' Club.
Monthly meetings of the Curtis Club.
Concerts and rehearsals by the Curtis orchestra.
Meetings of various Philadelphia charitable
organizations.
Fortnightly musicales by members of the
Philadelphia Orchestra for Curtis employes.
Motion picture exhibitions for school teachers.
Dances of the Curtis Country Club.
Various national business and other organiza
tions are also making use of it for their annual
conventions.
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The Curtis Publishing Company is proud of
being a Philadelphia institution.
It desires to increase the popularity of Philadel
phia as a place to visit.
And it wishes to be of service to other Philadel
phia institutions.
Any Philadelphia organization interested in
securing accommodations for conventions or other
meetings in the Curtis Building is invited to com
municate with us.
THE CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, PHILADELPHIA
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