The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-06

gsbso's 0arden-The Recent improvements.
Nibos Garden has always been Of the most popu-
ar PLACES Of amusement in New York city The paoHc
nsre been RECALLED with every species Of theatrical
nvrtanment-tragedy COMEDY, farce vaudeve, opera
and and and ballet The proprietor has always
underworld make the public comfortable and he has
been duy rewarded by the public There is no theatre
in the United States popular with al classes as Nblos
and in the months generally the most disastrous
for the stage Mr. Nblo has reaped his richest hAr
vest The light, pleasant entertainments, the cool,
breezy the spacious obbes the many crea
comforts dispensed in the elegant saloons during the
entire acs-a these been duly appreciated by the
New York public.
Mr. Niblo however, was not satisfied with all this He
desired still further merit the confidence Of the public
and after Maretzeks opera season, which closed some
six months since, he commenced the work of remodel
ling decorating his establishment During the pro-
grcss Of the have frequently alluded to it, and
yesterday of the HERALD reporters was detailed to
make critical survey of the establishment in its pre-
sent condition. and as it win appear to the public next
Monday evening. His report Is given as follows
The main Improvement in this heretofore commodious
theatre is in the extension of public accommodation
Since its close the whole interior has been remodecd
The upper boxesdecidedy the best part Of the house
for ocular and auricuar been 80 far ex
tended that thousand persons may be comfortably
seated in addition to the number heretofore accommo
dated Around these boxes have been erected ten pr
vate boxes for the accommodation Of families and pa
ties. proscenium has also been erected. From
the base on each sde rises light arch, enclosing pri
vate box: on each side stands fesize figure, Carya
tide supporting a pediment on which repose two
Cupidons in true relief above the pediment
other private box ; above, richly mounted cor
nice from which rises the main arch of the trosce-
Num- having space of atty four feet front. The pro-
scenium decorations magnGcently gotten up. An
entirely ceiling and dome have been erected and
decorated al reco alternate panel and medallion work
The walls also pancled from the floor to the ceiling
between lofty arches embeshed in gold and scroll work
The dimensions of the house have been much in
creased the addition of tier Of upper boxes that
thirtytwo hundred persons can now be accommodate
with seats. Thirty six orchestra have also been
added to the parquet and from the survey of the
Enlistment it that every merit which Mr.. Niblo
claims it has fully established 1t has the most
perfect qualities and full and perfect view Of
the stage from every part of the house third thorough
yentlaon fourth, sodity and strength in every part
Of the building; fifth, easy ingresnd egress for the
dence and comfortable for them while they remain
in the house.
To these we add another pleasant featured strict
regard TO the highest principles Of art and beauty The
decorations of the ceiling, the walls the fronts of the
boxes the proscenium the private boxes being all in the
richest style and the most perfect taste.
Mr.. Joseph Allegri has painted new act-drop, which
will, think, the admiration of artists and anna
tours rich crimson drapery being raised in heavy es
toons discoses pure white curtain fringed with gold
in the of this curtain is tabledu1- American
Progress" In the centre is Liberty supported by Art
and Industry. On the right behold Commerce
warded by abundance and prosperity in the sunlight Of
Freedom. Agriculture and Horticulture display the
earhs products and them the arts Of Music
Sculpture, and Painting The Genius of mechanic
skill surrounded by industrial i'm plemens and
model of steamship bearing the of Fulton typiHes
naval architecture
Such brief description of Nblos theatre it is.
The alterations have been thorough flea thea
tire to have been erected and the expenses have
already reached twenty-five thousand dollars The public
will have opportunity to judge for ITSELF the thea
tire is to be opened Monday with grand patemime
and ballet by the Raves and the French company
the members Of which recently arrived in the steamship
Nashville under the charge Of Mr. Corbyn, Mr.. Nibo's
agent.
The prospects for Nibo's brilliant After a
o. aso and e Madame
Son'ag succeeds in securing good English opera compa
ny in Euroie, she will her series of English
Operas at Nblos This active manager is early in the
field and from his past may safely predict
his future triumphs.