New-York tribune., 1892-03-30
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
ILLUSTRATED IN AN INTERNATIONAL EXIII
LTTION
PRINCESS METTERNICH'S ENTERPRISE IN VIENNA
THE AMERICAN PUBIC URGED
PARTICIPATE

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theatrical Exhibition at Vienna originated with Pincess
Meternlch. An enthusiastic friend OF art. she
ceived project both admirable and unique. All
trades professions, and all arts. one, have had
their eXp0,itiODs at various times and IN divers cOIn
tries No history records worlds exposition devoted
to the drama and its adjuncts Hence project which
aims at international display OF all that pertains to
music and the drama should excite lively Interest and
meet with hearty support. II Is fitting that this
erpnse should he Jointly dedicated to the sister arts
music and drama. Repeatedly they Join hands repeat
cdy into her realm does drama Introduce the
witchery Of music to enhance her varied charms,
while in opera they exist one being. Man is In
stinetlvely less a devotee Of music Tho In
fant is hushed in It's cradle TO song; the requiem IL
| sung The grave We dance. feast, dream TO
melody. To the martial strain we march to battle.
| to glory, 10 death.
| Probably art is little appreciated in Its true
significance that OF tho actor. Doubtless much OF
the prejudice against tho stage s due to ignorance Of
its purpose and meaning. II this prejudice arises from
Ignorance. then II must be banshed by enghtenment
This brings TO the motive which inspired the high
minded Princess Metternich when she formulated tie
plan OF the International Exposition. This Is the
tive which should inspire every tre man and woman
70 assist in great enterprise.
Much could DO said about tho ethical object Of the
drams-its importance as an instructor: ts Influence
as = guide and preceptor; It's value the mirror Of
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ligons, Of all ages and cmos It, effect upon cviliza
ton is beyond calculation. 1t supplies the object les
sons In tie school Of life. Ii presents infinite
variety Of Illustrations to the story Of human veal and
WOO. 1t is to press and pulpit what the pictures are
to the book. The world regards this great and serious
Institution a frall blossom. 10 bo lightly in the
buttonhole Of youth. Those who cultivate It are re
gsrded with "a sort Of contempuous curiosity. beings
set apart from the general Of mortas by the
| frivOty Of their pursuit.
And yot the stage is to you a OF revenue
well Of amusement
| The roots of the drama spread deep and wide. Its
| branches shelter myIiads OF homes. 1t draws IT,
vitality from the heart Of industrial lifc The supply
| Of the drama IS equal - it, demand. 1t gives
| in proportion to what IL takes. 1t pays just price
| for is lfo.
What does the stage do for youi Aro you an arch
! tcct Are you not willing to design now tleatrci
Are YOU builders Arc you not Wiling TO erect place
| 4 amu,cmcntl II YOU carpenter. are you not
glad to be employed In building theate' or. behind
| the scenes Arc you mechanic machinst, all In
vcntor there is fno field for all your talents In the
complicated mechanism of tho modern stage. and in
the contrvanccs for the comfort Of The audience lou
dealers and mOdellers IN papier machc, You men with
fertile fancy and ingenious hands not the prop
critics Of the stage u Of livelihood 10 YOU Are
you slled your brush To De the scenic artist
of theatre to day Is 20 be object " honor. II IS
~ have under your control u artisans. surely
70 you the theatre than ids pastirne.
Where Is our army Of scene hfiers gasmen and call
boys The profession which give, you means to 1--we
expects your support COstumcrs. modi-te,,
drc.smnhers jewellers, soelnafcrs. wigmaker,. hair
drcsscrs and all you myriad hosts who labor in any
and every way b cotho and beautify man aud woman
rhcrc would your consolation DO should the actor walk
The boards no To the dealer. In furniture. car
pets uphostche,, picture. wall paper fnishcrs and
decorators of all sorts. vii YOU not gladly aid IN an
cHo declare TO the world tho true dignity Of ono u
your most liberal patrons
Non. whose abllio. make you Secretaries. tr'aurcrs
business Managers agents ticket sellers and takers.
surely You heart and soul With III IN this tribute
profession. Ushcrs, atfac'cs Of All sprts VIII Of
course their support To all HthouaPhcr,. pho
tographcTS and printers the stage especially appeals
Her Is yours. Where would your occupation b.
without her.
It would seem supcrnuous "a speak Of ~ tic between
the drama and the pres journalism In all e. branches
There constant cooperation between thein and every
true clitOr and Journalist viii tdAo personal pride
IN doing all lu m- power 10 That American drama
Is fuy repTc4ontcd n his international sho~.
Who're s our product of modern .busincss lie. the
typewriter Try % appreciate ior one moment what
the stage does DAILY br yOn
| An you a member Of Of our great National cor
| porauOns DO You In any way represent Tho tcle
graph the telephone, the district m's,enser service
| II 80 you owe alehanco % the stage. II you aru
baggage makers exprcs,ncn. owners of livery stables.
thc theatrical profession dos more for you than any
other institution.
You florists. manufacturers Of opera glasses. ST.
doncrs viii gladly admit your Obligation t. the drama
| Arc you The proprietor Of hotel Are you the
own ner of sieamshipsl Arc you "A railroad King
Would you could you, readily dslcnc vita the tiaY
ching pvio, s.oni
some bat by means all. Of the allies Of this Ear
reaching art have been directly addressed but tbs
subject Is further considered Tic question arises To
what branch OF tTgdo, business and art may not the
drama Justly look for cooperation ia this her hrat IN
ternatona ceebratOni what profession even Is wholly
free from obligation 10 her Lawyers must testify 10y
the thousands ~ occupation she has afforded them.
PLY sicans In constant demand within her precinct
AS for the Church, perhaps OF AL Institutions she
could least AFFORD 10 dispense with the benefit she
receives fran the stasc Who're is there profession
moro swift, more gracious more liberal la responding
TO the call OF tho Church In behnlf Of charity When
does s,e turn deaf 20 any boG5st appeal II Is
significant cterisuo tat all funds over and
above actual expenses, resulting from this exposition,
ARE 10 bs devoted TO charity. Wei may the poor The
needy the suffering OF every Land, call down Gods
bcnson upon tho most open-handed liberal hearted
fraternity under Ills stars.
The or ginal plan Of the Princess Nctternoh "
exhibit crything III any WAY Illustrative of the
development Of and the drama among all nations
and all ages. All objeo,s all records sA relies In
any way connected with tho histories OF these arts
we're TO constitute the main exhibits. valuable
addition 10 the exhibition then suggested and
Immediately adopted. namely that the representative
dirootors composers and interpreters OF music man
sgers writers and Interpreters Of the drama Of all
countries xhOuld personally illustrate tho condition Of
those arts IN the world t>dsy. Furthermore, every
enor1 will be mado % reproduce exactly az possible
the state Of arts at various stages In the past
This feature Of tho exposition viii 10 most striking
and attractive No especial appeal has been made 10
lists dAncors, booause IL must be apparent to ono
and All that this exhibition I'm Ns.A /, OF the most
vital interest. IL canDot DC Imagined that any
devotec Of music or tho drnmo could 'e Indifferent
to this celebration Each must long TO contribute to
such an enterprise. Applications from all nations are