New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-17
TIE U.EIN4R OF Toby.


NctNiur ICHrr
The great material advance witnessed in Germany
is now here more striking than in the charming
little city of Wcimar which is indeed more the
Nclmar OF former years 1t Is exactly ten years
ago almost to day since entered for the first time
its grass grown slumbering streets: not vcstigc
animation anywhere, the silent monumental aspect
of the place chilling the w conner, vet bringing
ont vividly the characteristics of the most illus
tTious capital throughout Germany. Can this in
deed be Neimar I handsome boulevard stretches
from the rail way station to the town ronnd about
rise well-bult country houses and suburban villas
amid gardens where formerly to be seen only
fields and waste ground; cabs to be had by
scores private equipages that would not discrcdit
the Graben of Vienna are flashing about the ladies
dressed with touch of French elegance. and
new shops, with much display in the windows
meet my gaze at every turn. Ten years ago
Weimar did not possess handsome shop, while
private equipagcs were almost unhcard Of In
certain respects, however II * del ghlful to find III
middle age the Ncmar of our youth. The little
city is still animated with the spirit Of the great
men whose statues so nobly adorn it. The WcImar
Theatre has ever remained true To It's ancient tradi
tons, and while light and even objectionable French
pieces lind their way 10 the larger capitals here the
masterpieces OF Schiller and Goethe still maintain
their ground. During the past Goethe and
Schiller "Cyclus" have been givcn-that is to
say, series of representations of the chief works of
The two poets-whilc Leasing and Shakespeare al
ways come next in favor.
We had chosen this especial Stature ay the nth
lnSt Tor our visit IN order to see what has inter
ested the public here more than anything else Of
latc yearS-nalnclN, the representation conSccu-
tive nights of the first and second parts of Faust"
These have been gwen again and again. and will he
repeated next saturday and Sunday, when the
theatrical season closes for the summer Have
You seen the Faust'y ' | asked of our cabman
ia wohl,' was the reply, " but only once | am
sorry to say. There such beautiful things in
it, one should see them again and again. But
can only afford to 90 to the theatre twice or three
times year The box attendant told me- bring
ing out edition of Faust from his poe lct that
he knew both parts quite well, and all the orucipal
plays of both Goethe and Schiller. | will make no
comment here on tins second part of Faust g"
| which has created since its first represents tiou
three years and half ago such extraordinary in
tcrcSt throughout Germany. but merely say "A few
words on the spirit pcryading the Wcinar stage as
herein cXcInpllhcd The esprit lie corys manifested
by the actors Is no less delightful than the whole
hearted sympathy accorded by the audience and
the performance IS regarded as an artistic whole
The greatest possible respect for both actors and
public is enforced, no one for love money being
permitted to come late and so interrupt the perform
once. Here noticed the Grand Duke steal i'm quiet
a. a mouse because the act had begun. English
writers dwell on the yulgaTty of German life and
many Will be shocked when | relate that brtNccn
the acts ladies and gentlemen RECALLED themsrIve
III the corridors with beer, wine and cakes brought
with them i'll little baskets The fact is many had
come by ran from short distances and could NOT
reach Their homes TIL past midnight. fail to dis
Germ any vulgarity here. AS soon as the baskets
were put away and people took their seats all was
concentrated interest and enjoyment. There is no
doubt that these high intellectual tastes form the
! bright side of German life Some familiar faces
| hnd, many miss among these Ottic Won Goethe.
VINO ten years ago used TO welcome me 10 her tea
table, and talk of der Water" Her two sons nov
| elderly ana both unmarried the sole descend
anus OF the poet Schiller Is represented by a Young
| lau son OF his granddaughtcr Countess Won
NIeicncn; an aged female descendant of lIcr,lcr
lives here' the last, believe. of his and name