Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-31

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J which, is twenty,sevrn tert in height
8 from the stage to tl.- grtr uf tho hall il
q ,iSty-one, and H. width nlgy,one Tbs
j parluette proper i, tity,onr by forty-fyc
Z feet, and has seats far a72 persons, and by
/ putting in camp,stools along the aisles
which the proprietor- intend to do in cas-,
! II necessity, will accommodate at least
100 more Amongst this large number Of
seats, there is not one but what commands
a fine view Of the stage.
The parquette circle, back of the par
Iuette, has seats arranged for ninety-six
persons, mounted upon five different Gle,
vations, thus giving equal facility for all
% see.
The balconyrunuiug around three sides
II the hall, has 963 seats, each row being
raised some six or eight inches, SO tina,
those occupying the front row, do not
break or obstruct the view Of those back
II them.
The different seats, in parquette, par
luette circle and balcony, are chairs nude
expr"ssly ior ,,,e in this hall. Each one
bears IT. appropriate .,-..l,., Ii. q. 10 NJ.
IRE on the back. \ person holding a
ticket corresponding 10 one Of these nun.
oers, is sure ofhaying seat, whether he
comes late or early, Another admirable
feature in Encouragement Of these seats
Is that plenty Of room is given for each
occupant, and no ono viii be ucommoded
~ the crowdiag Of his ncighbor, or from
The moving of the chairs.
The stage i. twenty-five feet deep BY
htty-oue feet in length, The proscenium
opening is twenty-five feet wide by eigh.
teen feet high. On each side Of the prosce-
mum is two handsome black walnut doors
The auditorium is lighted BY twenty
one tworlight bronze brackets, with globe.
attached, thus giving a subducd and
pleasant light Over tie prosccnium doors
are two large and handsome three-light
brackets, also Of bronze. The stage is
also brilliantly lighted by twenty-three
foot lights
Below the stage are two well furnished
and commodious dressing.rooms. for the
use OF the actors. Above tho stage, in the
angles of the proscenium are other rooms.
one upon each side, oluallyas well fur
nished. Above the stage, and extending
the whole length, is an extensive rigging
oft, with all the appliances Of a frst-class
theatre.
The aislcS aud stairway, are covered
with substantial iuto mating, while the
stage has a fine carpet which can be re.
moved at pleasure
The drop-curtain is Of rich groom hai.e
The, tormentor border is free combina-
ton ofoolors, representing rich and heavy
drapcfy, ana is a fine piece Of art very
attractive to the eye, and exhibits much
skill. The scenery when completed, will
consist of complete set of stock-scenerv,
not 20 be equaIled outside OF our large,
cities, comprising, among others, a dark
wood, garden, exterior cottage, street,
rocky pass, parlor, kitchen, chamber, etc,
~. Ut>a" vote lv'gNtng over the
hail. the scenic artists were engaged in
putting the finishing touches to a magnif-
icent palace scene, which, we understand.
will be set for use upon the opening
nights. Each OF the above sets of scenery
have corresponding wings and borders,
presenting am agreeable and pleasant
feature to the audience.
Under the stage there is a large proper
ty room designed fdr the storage Of thcat-
rical property Of various kinds when not
in use.
The floor Of the auditorium, when clear
cd Of chairs, is capable of accommodating
sixteen sets Of qualrilles, and shus affords
the largest and most elegant place for q
promenade concert to be found in the
State.
The walls and ceiling Of this Hall are
finely panneled, while the wood work Is
tastefully, and substantially done.
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thorough and satisfactory manner, is in
very respect efeai'"o'e to the builders
/ anu wen adapted to the wants OF the
Town
We trust 'h1t proper dooorum will be
observed by all attendants at the new
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