The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-20
MUNICIPAL.
The Concert Hall Ordinance.

This law Ia now directed to the Baltz Pa-
villion. at the New Lake End, where, like as
M Wenrer's. only orchestral music - dis
penHed. The city administrator IL hol
a little annoyed at the situation, Juuene
from the expressions Of some OF 'ts memoeIs.
Like great number OF our people, they see
not only a harmless, but an INSTRUCTIVE ann
r.aned entertainment in these establish
,,ants and vet at the same time they find 1t
I,f,fault ~ devise means of favoring quiet
and respeetabe concert halls, without dis
eliminating against the law. The law Inn
noses a city license Of $1,000 on all establish
inents wherein liquors are sold, which present
stage performances. or at which vocal Oh In
strumental music is rendered.
the intention OF the trainers Of the ord-
nance. originally at least, was two-fold: First,
10 prohibit In legal manner or limit at least
the number OF certain 30 called concert
saloons, which, whilst they did not literally
come under the head oil dlsorderly houses
were sufficiently low and offensive to justify
desire to extinguish them. Another reason
Wns that whilst our theatres and other leRiti-
mate and mertorious places of entertainment
maid heavy licenses to the city and to the
Charity Hospital, the concert saloons, with
Inferior music and stage Representations, paid
a nominal license, and yet, aided by the at
fractions of a liquor bar, the latter tlourished
whilst the theatres suffered.
nj Ia argued In favor of the Wenger and
Batz concerts that they are not affected by
the spirit OF the law. which could not pc aimed
music but, ON the other hand, II is reasoned
that theatres and concert halls which present
music and other arts OF the highest order are
heavily taxed, notwithstanding the character
F EsxI t~.A
the word "instrumental' was knowingly in
serted In the ordinance. Well then, claim
some people, expunge the word "instru-
mental by amending the ordinance ana let us
have good music. But this also meets with
reply, which is that tho so-oalled concert
saloons III the lower order will abandon their
stage presentations and vocal music, take to
orchestral music and still continue to flourish
and maintain their doubtful character.
SO the question stands, and will probably
remain until some new argument is offered to
induce the city administrators to change the
ordinance.
REMOVE THE DEBRIS.
Already numerous complaints have flowed
In at the City Hall concerning the debris OF
the fire which occurred O few evenings ago AZ
the corner uf Royal and Toulouse streets. and
which cover the whole of the sidewalk and
part OF the street. In view of the fact that
Royal street is one OF our greatest thorough
fares the Administrator Of improvements has
issued his instructions that the owners or
agents Of the property be ferreted out and
notified To clear both sidewalk and street
without delay, In default of which the city
will do 80 al the expense of the delinquent.
It is also complained that the debris Of the
Otis box factory, on Peters street, are liable to
blaze anew, as they have already done once or
twice before unless u steam engine is kept
constantly on the spot. An ordinance requir-
ing the removal of debris after the fire, In
such cases. is asked for
THE PIC AND THE PROPOSED DEPOT.
The proposed new depot Of the Morgan
Louisiana and Texas Railroad Is not to be
located at the cempanys ferry landing, as
stated In the Pic-the ferry landing Of the
company being at the head of Ut. Ann street
What the company asks for Is q sufficient
street Tor new depot, which IL ~ understood
will involve the absorption OF tho Port Mar
ket and the engine-house OF Hope Hook and
Ladder Company No. ., for which establish
ments the Railroad Company proposes to
make ample provision. At all events as soon
as the ordinance relating to the matter ~ COM
pleted and agreed upon by the city and the
Railroad Company 1t will be printed and full
publicity given to ".
BOILER INSPECTION.
A gentlemen of this city visited the Mayor
Yesterday To suggest TINT All inspection OF
the numerous boilers erected In oil parts OF
the city should be subjected to inspection
Just as are those of steam water crafts The
question arises, how shall the inspector be
raid for his services, directly by the city, |
which Ia sufficiently provided with employees |
In proportion to It's ability to pay them, or
shall an inspection fee be levied on the owner |
Of the boiler In case an ordinance providing |
for the inspection be adopted