The New York herald., 1866-07-21

THE CROSBY ART ASSOCIATION.
ORDER OF ISSUING CERTIFICATES OF MEMBER
SNIP.
FOR o. ONE SHARE OR CERTIFICATE OF MEN
BERshIP
is issued, with following bsautifu s,es,
EnTavings;-
1.-THE LITTLE wANDRRER"
from the original by eminent artist Thomas Fasa or
GATHERING APPLES"
charming Rural Scene. from the original. by Jerome
Thompson
FOR go. TWO SHARES OR CERTIFICATES
issued with which the holder receives the superb
Engraving OF the American Authors
WASHINGTON IRVING AND HIS FRIENDS AT
suNNYsIDE"
from the great national painting BY Dariey schusse
FOR SIS THREE SHARES OR CERTIFICATES
arc issued with which the holder receives the charming AL
legorIcal Engraving on steel, entitled,
"MERoYs DREAM"
from the original by the great American artist D. Hunt.
ngton.
FOR s2o FOUR SHARES OR CERTIFICATES
issued with which superb Chrome
Engraving printed colos exclusively by the
"Art Association
IAN AMERICAN AUTUMN"
by the celebrated artist, J. F. cropsey.
FOR $50, TEN SHARES or CERTIFICATES
are issued with which a choice arts,
proof Of either one of the folio wing subjects--
WASHINGTON IRVING AND HIS FRIENDS"
"cRopsEys AMERICAN AUTUMN"
OR, "MERCY's DREAM"
Artists proofs the very impressions taken from
the plics are limited IN number. being rctouched
nd signed by the artist making and desirable.
NOTE
The plates of the Eneavngs having been secured by the
alton on the most liberal terms they enabled
offer entirely new works the publishers
Thus 1t seen that purchasers ongravngs
the value of their money and in addition
certificate in the of premiums TO
the Art Galleries
THE FIRST PREMIUM,
cRosBYs OPERA HOUSE
Washington street. frontage of 40 feet
by feet Depth I'VE high with Mansard roof
1t is Athens MARBLE the italian STYLE and
conceded by all to be one Of the finest buildings in America
spacious ssore BY feet two on each sde
Of grand and imposing Opera House.
divide between them the rs story of this machess temple
Of The remaining floors occupied by Offices and
studios The annual rental Of this portion Of the building
Of the Opera House proper present $4,000
The Studios are with one Of the finest Art Gal
leres in the country known the CROSBY ART GAL
LERY. form of the most agreeable attractions
which Chicago Offers.
OF the Auditorium Opera House no description can
bc attempted hers is impossible convey who
have no. viewed IT, any adequate sa Of s exceeding rich
beauty pronounced By all to be the finest in
the world.
The premiums win be ready for delivery Immediately upon
the result Of being known; and tho person BY
whom premium win receives conveyance
unineumbered title Crosby Opera House,
subject only existing leases accrue 70 the
person whom the property shall awarded the Day
upon which drawing plaza Information relative
title and legal arrangements win b furnished ap-
puca.on .. the real a Msss Reed Ayrcs.
Chicago.
While the primary objects The undertaking are those
already mentioned Of general interest
which would be attained BY soocsssfui ISSUE namsy.
the developing Of taste for che sns arts BY the distribution
Of large number Of nrss class painting sd engravnss
designed this prospectus 20 length into the
advantages Of fostering and e1.ssdiDss beau
tfu in nature. II may however, suggested thas
by with themselves that such
tastes surely cultivated and This single reflection
should insure 70 the project sympathy
operation Of all who recognize this truth.
THE SUBSCRIPTION BOOKS WILL CLOSE on
SATURDAY THE I'D OF SEPTEMBER. 1864.
And the LIST Of October award Of premiums
publicly made the opera House.
PLAN or THE DRAWING
The Subscription Books on being closed viii be placed in
the following gentlemen who have kindly con.
sented 70 act as the chcsgo members q the
''spas e SSSIssGsR PlSsssnt Union National pan.
kh9s niLI Hail. is, Trss,Ss5 s,,,s.,. y p 30 RR
~ y. DUKE, fresldcnt OF the board Of Trade
JAS. u. BOWEN, President Third National Bank
LANES .. FARGO Agent American Express
FRANCIS A. HOFFMAN,. ex.Iicutenant Governor.
J. Y. MUM, Mum A scott Elevator
j. A. ELLIS Presidcnt Second National Bank.
These gentlemen. together with such from differ
cnt parts of the country they add 10 their number
ior the purpose Of fairly representing the
details. -
The plan Of award adopted . the forowinc:-
10000 NUMBERS.
the cernhcaies Issued VIII DO placed
wheel and
THREE HUNDRED AND TWO TICKETS
inscribed with the names of the premiums, wit
THE OPERA HOUSE. THEE HUNDRED PAINTINGS