The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-14

MosraEAL, October S, is4s.
Public Emproremenfs-T The New Theatre Royal. Nofre
Jeme sfrsss-Lsying the Corner Stone of the Montreal
Free Mason's Hall, &c. &C.
It Is Of ordinary satisfaction to the mind of
the writer to have witnessed in the city Of Montreal
many objects of public interest," and such variety Of In
sutons for the diffusion Of moral influence the increase
of commercial advantages. and the promotion and en-
coursgemen mt of the fine arts
The public buildings of this fourishing metropolis are
numeroussAd distinguished for their appropriate display
Of architectural design Among those that are now be-
ing erected is that Of the Theatre Royal, Notre Dame
street. Dahousie square. The enterprsng and public
spirited protector and proprietor is NJ. Hays ESQ.,
Canadian by BIRTH and gentleman of great respecsabil'
~, wealth and education The object Of Mr. Hays In
constructing at vast expenditure tins temple Of ines
of wealth He DESTROYS to contribute to the i'm.
provemen Of native city in the erection
OF ample commodious and well finished structure in
which the drama may be sustained in its native dignity
and its legitimate free from the bufoonery of
stage effect the rumpery Of harlequin exhibitions, and
the of profanity and ignorance The build
ing Of the order of architecture and the mate
rial he used for its erection Is the common grey stone
of the country the quarres Of which
and afford continued employment to the laborng popu
laton Of Montreal The front of the building is s6 feet
and the depth OF the same 400 feet.
Connected with the theatre will be a spacious and well
finished hall for the use OF the Provincial Grand Lodge
Of Montreal and such private lodges may desire 10
avail themselves of it's accommodations an ample and
highly embellished concert and ball ROOM expressly
constructed for the comfort of the audience the proper
effect of musical sounds and the due of the
orchestra supper room and restaurant will also be
provided
In the first story of this immense block stores or ba-
zaars will be erected for the vending of fancy articles
as music saloons &c. The whole be finished in the
highest OF taste and ornamented with appropriate
and becoming Embellishments.
Great care has been observed and expense spared
doors and passages for the safety Of the audience the
Facility Of rapid egress in case OF FIRE or any sudden
loss of life by the i'll conrived doors and crcutous pas
sages OF theatres have induced the proprietor to make
ali apprehension on this subjects and such benevolent
foresight it to be hoped will be properly understood
and Gully appreciated by liberal and enlightened
munity.
1t ought also to be subject of congratuation to the
lovers Of the drama to be informed that IL is the nten-
make with lessee to have special regard to the pub
lie taste in the introduction Of individual capable not
biy and Accomplishments in the hstrionic art will
able him to preserve order in and give proper effect to
every department Of this merorious and desirable enter
The writer witnessed the first day of the present
mouth the ceremonies Of the laying the corner stone
tached to the Theatre Royal The procession, consist
ing Of the Provincial Grand Lodge and other private
Of the oad Light Infantry with their exhiratiug sounds
the beautifully decorated banners and the rich regala
brilliant effect The Ceremonies usual on such coca
sons were performed with an imposing solemnity and
the he oa
McGl distinguished citizen and patron Of Montr ea
who has just returned from visit to England after
which an admirable address delivered by tbs Right
Worshpiul Deputy Grand Master, the Rev. Dr. Bethune
the highly esteemed Rector of Christ Church Notre
The festivities Of the day closed by sumptuous
dinner prepared for the occasion by H Daley ESQ., at
his spacious and well known hotel st. Pauls street. 1t
Ito speak with the sobeness of truth) an entertain
ment highly honorable to the craft and worthy of the
bountifui and munidcent landlord Of the hotel
EXTENSION OF TUE MAGNETIC TELEaRAPH.-
Our Canadian neighbors are beginning to appre-
cias fully the business and commercial advantages Of
the magnetic telegraph and with commendable enter
their provinces The late number Of the British lToronto9
muncaon by electric telegraph from Buffal" to Toron
to. Messrs Livingston 8: Wells, Of New York, have
ion and ST. Cstharines, to the Niagara river and to
cross the river between Queenson and Niagara Falls,
connect with continuation of the telegraphic line
to extend from Buffalo to Lockpor to the south side Of
the river for currency $14oo This to include
oil necessary baeres magnets and instruments ready
for operation three stations along the ne Toronto
Hamilton and St. Cstharinss respectively should other
stations be deemed necessary, corresponding charge
the necessary apparatus At the meeting held Friday
last the chambers of Mess Gamble and Boulton the
sgreed to form joint stock company. with capital of
f4ooo currency Cor $l6000l to carry 1t into effect to
VIZ
proposal for such company was at once drawn up and
subscriptions to about 81 500 currency $6O0O already
obtained The whole of the stock might be taken up
here but was considered proper to afford fair oppor-
tuny to the Niagara and Gore Districts through which
the photographic Inc will to take up proportionae
amount OF the stock Mr Sheriff Jarvis, and Mr. Wells
Of Buffalo, accordingly set Of for Hamilton on Friday
afternoon to confer with influential gentlemen Of that
received Mr. Wells Immediately set of for Buffalo. to
communicate by telegraph with his partner in New York
and to request that not moment should be lost in giving
OF he w or
line. BY the first of January. we in Toronto will have
the privilege Of instantaneous communication with Bua
To- Rochester, Albany New York, &c by magnetic tee.
graphs and we hope before much time passes, that the
line will be extended to Montreal and Quebec and from
We understand that the Magnetic Telegraph
Company hare agreed to extend another wiro
of peies for two wires from this city to New York. the
work TO he commenced immediatev and to be paid for
a hs me Ths last
appreciation Of the -Phadeiphia Gazette, Sept s.
The NeT Hdren Herald Of Tuesday says the wires Of
the Boston and New York telegraph were connected
yesterday in the latter city with the line to Albany
Compliments were exchanged between the head of ma
visaon the Hudion river. and Boston hsrbor with
ali The ease and promptness imaginable The distance
between Albany and Boston, via New YORK, is AIS
miles; and yet the gavanc current passed that
space oil country instantly clearly recording the ele
graphic characters at one extremity at the moment
lance probably ever travelled BY the galvanic current
and passage between tho cities instan
u
the experiment of continuous Communication betwee en-
Boston and Buffalo. via New York, will be tried. The
distance s $50 miles va
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