The New York herald., 1879-11-25
COLLEGE OF ORATORY.

The first step toward the establishment of q con.
servatory of acting and oratory in this city
similar to those OF Paris, London, Man.
helm and other European countries Of art has
been taken by Professor j. Z. Frobisher the
elocutionist. Heretofore tho Professors labors
confined to colleges. schools and special
private instruction. but hc has concluded to
enlarge the sphere OF instruction in oratory ana act
Ing 80 that it may assume collegiate form. He
has opened his college at No. 81 East Twenty-frst
street. During the interval between the hours Of
instruction yesterday afternoon HERALD reporter
visited thescoliege and had an interview with the
Professor his plans and prospects The mansion is
tastefuly and richly furnished The parlors have been
converted into auditorium. with completely
arranged stage for general instruction. lectures.
reading and acting The front parlor is used as .
reception room when not required during stage
ercise striking feature In the auditorium is the
library, containing aud choice works
elocution, vocal culture. oratory and the
dramatic art as well , IS the Lives ,, Of orators
steel plate and thographic engravings, illustrating
the gesture. costume and expression OF renowned
actors OF the past and present generations Another
notable feature is the gymnasium connected with
the stage. which is ndisper sable in carrying out the
Professors idea OF "bood and breath" !" or judi
cious development of THO physical organs as well "
Of tho mental faculties.
The Professor gave gymnastic exhibition for the
benefit OF tho reporter in order to illustrate the
lation of this exercise to gesture and expression.
and explained in detail the manner in which the
young idea OF the forum the sock aud buskin ID
taught to shoot, after which he settled down
observations on the prospects of the institution.
ii have no doubt OF the success of this undertake
ing" ho said. ION the contrary. am convinced it's
progress will DO such that ut distant day the
to be- toaiiy inaeouate. We Will then psoxc com.
mcnce the erection Of suitable building.
Our faculty consists OF myself as director. DIR.
W. Fearing Gill, professor OF aesthetics, aud
English literature; DIR. J. II. buchanan lecturer
the physiology of expression; Professor George @.
visible speech;" Professor William Courtney. in
structor IN vocal music, and Mrs. Julia q. Fro
bisher instructor In vocal culture and reading Be-
side these we have competent instructors In fencing
military driii and athletic gymnastlcs.
coUnsE on STUDIES.
"Tho following is the order in which instruction 10
given Monday evening" vocal drill; Tuesday even.
ing. analyst readings. rccitations and music; We'd
ing. shakcspcarian reading; FRIDAY evening. social
class; saturday forenoon. class chieny Tor
day Instruction will be given to special
or private pupils or special limited classes. Each
reading class w be limited .,ah to ni,oen, Dns pupils
nile class ON saturday afternoon Is In contempia-
ton."
..To what classes do your private pupils choAy be-
Actors. actresses aud opcratic singers. We have
had actors and actresses vino were recently or arc
now playing la different theatres OF this city. Hero
the Profossor pointed 10 large coection OF photo
graphs In n frame hanging Mt side of the stagc
There. you may see. aro some OF my former pupils"
''Tho reading class. he continued. will bc occu-
pied chiefly with vocal driil. readings and recita-
tons In the dramatic class devote special atten-
ton TO tho details and routine OF stage business.
well rchoarsals aud public performances. have
received mass OF letters from different quartern.
full OF praise ana encouragement for the undertak.
ing. expect after little time scholarships will he
established by gentlemen OF wealth aud hbcrality.
our Board OF Visitors includes such gontlomen 40
Professor Dorcnus, John Broughain. District Attor-
ney Phelps. Henry Bcrgh. Judges Barrett Lsrrsnore
aud Brady. Henry q. Siebbins. Mayor Cooper and
Postmaster Jamea. We have also the warmcst en-
pnt
Francis Xavers, West Sixteenth street, aud tho Col
lego of tho City OF Now York |"