The Sun.
London, England, 1867-10-02 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, oCTOBER 2, 1867.

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711 E NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE,

LONG-ACP►E.

The large building in Long-acre, nearly facing
Bow-street, so long known to choral societies and
the public as St. Martin's-hall, will be reopened on
the 17th of this month, without fail, as an elegant
and commodious theatre, with the above title, under
the experienced lesseeship of Mr. Alfred Wigan.
The building has been completely gutted, from
basement to roof, only the outside walls and cover-
ing remaining, so that it is, de facto, a new theatre,
and one which will in every way sustain the reputa"
tion of the architect, Mr. C. J. Phipps, F.S.A., who
has already erected large and important theatres at
the following provincial towns—Bath, Nottingham,
South Shields, Brighton, Swansea, and Bristol. This
will be the fourth new playhouse (if we include St.
George's-hall, Regent-street) built and opened
within the last 12 months, attention having been
directed to this branch of enterprise by the recent
theatrical free-trade agitation.
The entrances of the new theatre are numerous,
and conveniently situated in separate streets. The
principal entrance, leading to the stalls and two
tiers of boxes, is in Long-acre, through a loggia,
opening by swing doors into a grand vestibule (part
of the original hall), 42 feet by 22 feet, immediately
facing which is the grand staircase, which is one of
the finest in London—a double flight of stairs, six
feet wide, leading to the boxes. The stalls have a
separate approach by a few steps, and an incline
under the pit without ascending the staircase. The
entrances to pit and gallery are in Wilson-street ;
where, also, at some distance apart, is the royal
entrance opening immediately upon a private stair-
case to the royal box on the grand tier, and form-
ing also, on ordinary occasions, an exit way from
the stalls, level with the street. This feature re-
quires especial notice, as Wilson-street, being out
of the traffic of the main streets adjoining, will be
admirably adapted for carriages taking up, and
greatly facilitate the speedy exit of a large audi-
ence. The entrance to the stage is in Charles-
street. In the interior of the house the comfort of
the audience has been studied to a degree unknown
in any dramatic theatre yet built in London.
The plan of the auditorium is strikingly original.
Each tier recedes, so that two balconies are formed.
The plan of the front of the dress-circle tier may
be described as three parts of an egg ; the upper
box tier similar, but larger in radius ; while the
gallery tier resolves itself into a complete circle,
carried round over the proscenium, and forming, as
it were, a cornice. The two front rows of this tier
are appropriated to amphitheatre stalls, while
the gallery ranges behind them. The audience in
the amphitheatre do not occupy more than the
half circle, the remaining part, where it would, of
course, be difficult to see, is occupied by a hand-
some circular frieze, taking the same line as the
circle of the gallery, crowned with a cornice. Upon
this frieze is a wall painting, which deserves an ex-
tended notice hereafter.

Spacious refreshment and retiring rooms are con-

strutted for every department of the audience. The
seats in the stalls and dress circle, which are those
the architect has so successfully introduced into his
other theatres, are really luxurious. The ventilation
has been well studied ; and, by giving a good height
to the various tiers, with a thorough system of ex-
tracting flues, the theatre will be kept clear of the
vitiated air and effluvia from the gas, usually so
unpleasant.
Iu the decorations the absence is noticeable of all
raised plaster ornaments, which have hitherto only

served as a harbour for dirt in our theatres, except

the constructional mouldings, which present on the
box fronts a singularly subtle and delicate contour,
leaving a flat space between, for painted decoration,
as at Her Majesty's Theatre. The main feature of
the ornamentation, however, is a painting on the
frieze above the proscenium, 30ft. long and 7ft. deep,

by Mr. Albert Moore, whose delicate representations
of Greek figures and colouring in this and last year's
exhibitions of the Royal Academy were so much ad-
mired and sought after. This painting, which is iu a
flat, medium-like fresco, represents a group of life-
size Greek figures, in various attitudes, listening
to, and watching, with delight and rapture the re-
presentation of a play which is being enacted.
The decorations have been executed by Messrs.
Green and King, of Baker-street, Portman-square,
and are of a somewhat severe Raphaelesque charac-
ter ; the effect being entirely obtained by good de-
sign and harmonious colouring, assisted by the
judicious application of a small quantity of gold.
The ceiling consists of a semicircle, prolonged hori-
zntally over the greater Tart of the auditorium, and
beyond this a flat portion raking up over the gallery.
The latter is panelled out into squares, lozenges, and
circles, which are treated in such a manner as to
enhance the brilliancy of the former, which is
divided by radiating ornaments into ten compart-
ments, enriched with brilliant arabesques, and
with medallions, containing musical instruments and
other devices, upon a soft neutral ground. Beneath
the semircle, and above the proscenium, is a deep
frieze, on which is painted the figure subject before
alluded to, and below this again an entablature,
which, continued in a circle round the whole house,
forms the gallery front, and is enriched with a bold
anthemion and other ornaments. The lower box

fronts are painted with brilliant arabesques and bor-
ders, and are further embellished with gold mould-
ings and delicate amber satin curtains, resters, and
Vandyke valances, which contrast admirably both
with the pale sage green and gold box-linings, and
with the ebony seats and cerise-coloured cushions.
The proscenium is ric'hiy decorated with gold and
colours, to harmonise with the other portion.
The stage is separated from the audience by a
solid brick wall, carried on an arch over the pros-
cenium opening up to the roof, and behind the pros-
cenium are stone staircases on either side, leading
from the basement to the roof, with communications
on every level. The drop curtain, painted by Mr.
W. Telbin, will be in harmony with the decorations
of the house, and will represent a Greek temple,
painted on a medallion, set in a frame of lace, and
fringed with amber drapery.
The difficulty of arranging satisfactorily for the
multifarious requirements behind the scenes is evi-
dent from the lack of width between the walls ;
more, however, could not have been made of
the available space, and the lack of width is amply
compensated by the great height over the stage, it
being practicable to take up a large scene 30 ft. out of
sight. The depth below the stage is also amply
sufficient for all mechanical effects ; while the con-
struction of the stage itself is of the most elaborate
description, the whole being made to slide away
like a shutter. The transverse joists are laid in iron
stirrups, fitting like saddles upon the longitudinal
beams, and by a simple and expeditious contrivance
the joints can be all pushed back, thus forming one
enormous opening in the stage for the rise of castles,
bridges, or other mechanical effects. The stage and
machinery have be-accernstructed under the imme-
diate direction of the architect, by his chief clerk of
works, Mr. G. R. Tasker. There are two tiers of
flies, 9 feet 6 inches wide, and the upper or working
flies being about 30 feet above the stage and the
lower 20 feet. On these last are arranged two
dressing-rooms, on either side approached by stair-
cases at back of stage, opening on which are four
tiers of other dressing-rooms. Under the stalls are
placed the green room, and a large room for the
ballet, with two small dressing-rooms, approached
by the staircases in proscenium before mentioned.
The painting gallery is at back of stage, on a level
with the first tier of flies, having two frames, 26 ft.
wide, which can be made available for ascensions of
figures, scenery, &c. On the mezzanine floor are
spacious property rooms, and over the proscenium
and part of auditory ceiling a large and convenient
room for the wardrobe. Other rooms connected
with the working of the theatre—such as treasury,
manager's room, housekeeper's residence, and
tailors' shops—are in that part of the building over
the grand entrance in Long-acre.
It only remains for us to mention that the works
have been carried out by Mr. Samuel Simpson, con-
tractor, of Tottenham-court-road ; the gasworks,
except as before mentioned, by Messrs. Jones and
Co., of Bow-street; the stall and dress circle seats
by Wadman Brothers' of Bath ; and those in the
private boxes by Mr. Church, of Bath ; while the
whole of the works, in every department, have been
executed from the designs, and under the imme-
diate direction of Mr. C. J. Phipps, F.S.A., of 9,
Adam-street, Adelphi.

IRELAND.

DUBLIN, Oct. 1.

The prosecutions for party outrages in the north
have had as yet but little effect in restraining the
acrimonious spirit of faction. The old feud broke
out afresh in Portadown last week, and threatened
more serious consequences than fortunately have
yet happened. A Mission was opened by the Pas-
sionists in the early party of the week, and conducted
with the earnestness which specially distinguishes
the Order, services being held day and night, and the
devotional spirit of the Roman Catholics stimulated
by constant appeals. The district being very de-
cidedly Protestant, seine excitement was caused by
the presence of the missionaries and the crowds who
assembled to hear them. With a view to guard
against any possible disturbance—which there was
some reason to apprehend, as sectarian rancour runs
high—it was thought advisable to obtain the ser-
vices of an extra police force. Constables paraded
up and down before the chapel continually, and this
proceeding, it is stated, caused considerable irrita-
tion. The adjacent villages soon heard all that was
going on, and no doubt a great deal more. They
sympathised with " the brethren" in the town, and
the fife and drum being the most eloquent exponents
of their feelings, they resolved to give them utter-
ance in tones which would make Popish ears tingle.
On Wednesday evening a number of "bays" came
into Portadowu. When they reached the Town-
hall they found the police drawn up across the street
to prevent their further progress. But they proved
too many for the constables, and got through their
ranks. When they arrived opposite the chapel they
were attacked with stones by a crowd which had
assembled about the chapel gate, and who resented
their obstinate attempt to disturb the services. A
row then took place, and in the midst of it one of
the priests, having seized the drum, received a blow
of a stone. The disturbance was subdued, and the
town remained quiet for the rest of the night. On
Thursday night, however, another drumming party
walked through the town, and a more serious riot oc-
curred. Mr. Miller, the resident magistrate, read
the Riot Act, and the crowd not having dispersed,
were charged with fixed bayonets by the police and
received some injuries. The town has since been
quiet. On Sunday evening the Passionist Fathers
concluded their mission and the extra police force
was withdrawn.

The Remark Catholic prelates will meet in SOlOlllll

conclave to-day in the Cathedral, Marlb 3rough-
street, to consider questions affecting the int 3rest 3 of
their Church. Among the most important will be
the proposals in relation to the Irish Church E Ita-
blishment and the endowment of the Rom an Cat ho-
lic clergy.
A young man named Keernan, a porter in the
employment of the Wicklow Railway Comps my, Nits
charged at the head police office yesterd; IT with
having in his possession some bullets, a rev Aver, a
military dictionary, and a green cap with gold lace.
Another porter on the line who served in the police
accidentally found the bullets in the prisoner's coat,
and suspecting him of complicity with the Fenian
movement gave him into custody. The other articles
were discovered in his portmanteau on searching his
residence. He denied the charge, alleging that it had
been trumped up to gratify an ill-feeling on the part
of the prosecutors. The magistrate remanded him
for the present.

The half-yearly meeting of the Alliance Gas Corn-
pany was held yesterday, Mr. T. M. Gresham in the
chair. The report stated that a contract had been
entered into for erecting a new retort house in the
Brunswick-street station, which will be fitted up
with Best and Holden's apparatus for charging and
discharging the retorts, and various other improve-
ments are in contemplation. The company has been
merged in the United General Gas Company, the
proprietors having been paid in cash and shares
£277,298. Their net gains for the half year amounted
to £14,134, and they were enabled to declare a
dividend at the rate of 8,1 per cent. per annum on
their paid-up capital.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin was entertained last
evening in the Music Hall, Belfast, by the Presby-
terians, in return for his hospitality to the General
Assembly when in Dublin. The Moderator occupied
the chair.

The Express publishes in a mock bulletin the
names of the commissioners appointed by the Free-
man's Journal to inquire into the Irish Church.
They consist of four reporters on the staff of that
journal.

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