The New York herald., 1875-12-17
Central Committee OF Bareuth, which expressly
translate for the HERALD -
RICHARD WAGNER THEATRE.

RICHARD WAGNER THEATRE
Report of me Council Of Administration
Since our first report the work the theatre mas
been hurried with the greatest activity The stage
when finished will have perfectly artistic appearance
II already provided with all its decorative accessories
and machinery and ii is nearly finished. The gas
pipes laid and lastly, the orchestra Is entirely or
In answer to Richard wagner's CALL at the date OF tho
Goth of January last great number OF lhe most re-
markable vocal artists have assembled al bareuth dur
ing the month Of July TO take part In the panolorte
Tehearsas on the LIST OF August tho members Of the
orchestra numbering 10 instrumenailsts arrived Tor
the full band rehearsals.
Il is with a very great satisfaction that we are able
that all persons who have closely judged and
examined In all its details what has been done enter
favorable opinion-diametricaly opposed 70 the
doubts and criticisms previously formed concerning
the success OF the work Little BY little people begin
70 have just idea to what the gigantic enterprise
will be- Admiration for tue eminent maestro whose
constancy and energy have made the execution Of the
work possibility, and an enthusiasm for an artistic
work as yet without equal, the sentiments of all
those with whom have spoken during these last six
months II Is not unreasonable to add few words n
answer 10 the fears that have been manifested as 10
the hospitality which guests will meet with next
year at Baireuth We, therefore may be permitted TO
state few facts for the better information of the
public.
RECEPTION ARRANGEMENTS.
Ifthe city OF Baireuth has only limited population
(20 600 Inhabltants) Its territory vastly extended
The city has wide streets massive and high buildings
possesses all the comforts of more important cities,
and the beauties OF It's outskirts present features OF
terest not 10 be scorned, especially In the summer
season There are four great hotels at Balreuth-the
Anchor (Anker) and the Black Horse (Das Schwarze
Ross). Each OF those hotels has special omnbuses,
which al the arrival OF each train wait for the travel
lers and take them back TO the station at their depart
But quite certain that all the visitors expected
at Bareuth cannot possibly be accommodated in these
four hotels. On that account the Coupc OF Admins
tration has made full inquiries 10 all private dwell
ngs That may be secured for visitors and find up
to the present day 800 rooms comfortably furnished
and provided with excellent beds that may be used
There is doubt that this number will be increased all
the ighaoants preparing themselves t9 Feeeye ylsE9r
The Council OF Administration will Ia due time come 20
an understanding with the inhabitants TO the prices
OF their apartments. lodging committee will be
formed and we have good hopes that all legitimate ex
gencies will be satisfied All desirable information
the subject will be ultimately published BY the Council
of Administration, either in newspapers Of wide circu
laton by communications made 10 the sub-commt
tees. The Council OF Administration has also taken
upon itself 10 superintend the boarding dcparLpenL
that nothing shall fail to render the stay OF Wagners
guests easy pleasant and comfortable. Moreover tho
above mentioned hotels have all tables dh0tc and Will
suffice for the greatest number of visitors There are
also in the various parts Of the city restaurants, tho
management Of which the Council of Administration
will ntrus to hands We shall also take that
carriages in sufficient number shall be found to
with the interior Of the and for
excursions in the neighborhood
We dwell upon those details, purely OF a material
kind, only to refue what has been SAID the subject
in certain hostile papers We shall best efforts
with the railway companies in order that the city of
Bareuth may be included in the itinerary of the DIFF
ferent travelling tours at reduced prices, and
fully confident OF success.
TICKETS.
gard patrons cards y As this is of gen.
eral interest will reproduce the answers have
given this subject few months previous to the
festival the patrons will receive notice from the Coun
Gil OF Administration which will invite them TO exchange
their vouchers for cards of admission Each patron
card, of course will give right TO an admission card
for the twelve nights forming the three series OF the
trilogy. Several holders of patrons cards have ex-
pressed their desire to allow three different persons
them, who, instead of alternating, could attend
together of the three series of performances The
Council of Administration will endcavor 10 comply with
that wish far the number of seats Will permit It,
In the towns where Wagner Vereine exist the Wagner
Committee has charge to such demands; they
can also be made direct to thai OF Baireuth With
regard to partial patrons cards, F" marked G, it
is to be remarked that those letters do not indicate
the order of the performances to which they give right
Of admittance. The letters indicate simply that the
patrons cards fractional The holders of such
partial cards will attend the performances in the order
OF their inscription in the books of the society. That
order will be determined by the sub committees who
have received their inscriptions
However, If anybody should wish TO commute (for
instance two holders OF partial cards would like to at
tend together the same series OF perormances their
wishes wall be complied with as far as possible
We will promptly answer every request for informa
ton that may be still addressed TO II they of
general interest," will publish them in our next
report
The Council OF Administration,
KAEFFERLEIN, FEUSTEL, MUNCKER
Poscriptun.-ln consequence OF the accumulation OF
work during the rehearsals the report could not be
distributed in time We add to-day that the sum
OF n 600 orins $50 500 set aside for the expenses of
the rehearsals, has been found to be fully sufficient
The great success of the rehearsals has completely
removed all doubts as tohe success of the enterprise
Experience has proved that the acoustic qualities of
the theatre excellent Richard Wagner has seized
this occasion express his entire satisfaction what
has been done and especially he very warmly thanks
the artists for their Jealous cooperation. Finally
are the service OF the public for all information
the material question of the festival
COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION