The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-01

The comfort of those seated, to the number of
perhaps 1000 more, so that not less than 8. $50
will be accommodated when the festival is at its
Insight Room is provided for $50 on the stage,
Cor the chorus and orchestra. The former con-
lists Of $50 bassos, 240 sopranos. $50 altos and
a10 tenors. The orchestra is composed of sixty
ond violns, six violas, six 'cellos six contra
bass, three flutes, two clarinets, two oboes, two
hageolets four horns, three comets. three trum-
pets, one tuba, one kettle drum. one small drum,
bne large drum, cymbals, triangle, etc. These
have been carefully drilled under the direction
of Professor Barus, and have attained pro-
ficiencv of execution that warrants the expecta-
ton that it will be as near perfection as can BE-
The size Of the hall will be particularly noticea-
bic If the point of observation is in either of the
galleries the first of which surrounds the hall
prop.r. He who stands in the upper gallery at
the south end will find that he bias better view
O. the general effect of the hall than from any
other point that can be found. This fact makes
a seat in the gallery one to be desired.
The same can be said of that loca-
ton 10 the hall for the purpose of hearing.
The arrangement OF the stage has been very
happy one SO far as the acoustic effects con-
cerned The voice of the scloist and the full vol
with great distinctness. and without anything like
an echo or any depressing detrac.ing effect The
walls at the side of the stage instead of inter
fering with the chorus or orchestra, give it the
advantage OF better results in the audience. 1t
is apparent that it will require comparatively
little effort to fill the half with the voice, so
that It will be as easy on the vocalist as any hall
of that size can be made
The general appearance of the room will be
pleasing to the visitor 1t has dignity and
harmony that will favorably impress the be-
holder. The high ceiling is paneled with OAK
and is arranged IN manner that gives conso-
nance with the size and shape of the audience
room. The means Of ventilation are ample, and
there will hardly be any complaint on that score.
At the rehearsal last night with over a thousand
persons present, it was very pleasant, though
but few of the yentla.ing windows were opened.
1t is admirably lighted, gas being used for that
purpose. 1t may be urged that gas will be the
PAUSE of heating it unduly, but this will hardly
Drove an objection since the means Of ventila-
eior are so perfect Electricity gives such a
Rarish effect that it would greatly detract from
Che beauty that a mellower light gives it. BY
means Of three elegant chandeliers and numer-
DHs side lights, the hall was made as brilliant
last night as any one could desire, and the large
audiences that are to throng it this week will be
splendidly set off, The same brilliant effect Is
noticeable everywhere throughout the building.
the stairways and corridors being as light as the
center of the hall
With iron and stone stairways, tiled floors in
the corridors OF the main floor and cement floors
on the upper corridors and with all the floors
supported by the heaviest iron Orders and laid
In cement there is a sense of security about it
all that is very reassnring, and all may feel that
there is absolute safety in the splendid new
structure that now graces the city of Inyianapo-
lis through the generosity Of Mr.. Tomlinson, In
whose honor the hall rs named.
The decorations, now In process OF being put
In place, while not elaborate, are tasteful. The
eyes Of the veterans will be greeted by those old
battle flags that they so heroicalIy followed in
the dark days Of rebellion. They are arranged
over the doors of the galleries. while larger flags
are used to drape the stage, with the new State
flag in the center, at the rsaS The stage is to
be further decorated by the addition OF a full
size picture of General Sherman which will be
90 placed as to be seen by every person in the
room. Next to this will be displayed a portrait
of General Pap" Thomas.
During the intermission each evening an OPP
portunity will be given to promenade the CORR
rlgle giving notice for all to return to their
kramme
Every thing in and about the building and in
the handling of the grand chorus and the orches-
ira, and the magnificent programmes
that have been arranged. give
plest assurance that the festival is to be
one never TO be forgotten 1t will be magnif-
cent thing for the Grand Army boys who will
week. Better still, it is hoped that the result
will be to add largely to the monument fund
that is intended to 20 TO the erection Of suit
able memorial to the heroic boys ID o,ue The
comrade who fails to be present in indianapolis
this week will miss the opportunity of life
time. There will not be such festival any
where In this part OF the country soon