New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-17

an independent staircase Further along Twenty
cighthst, Just beyond the foyer is an Independent
and built Of slate and iron This will be used as
the gallery entrance. On the north side OF the
theatre there is another staircase 10 the balcony
also entirely of marble. and exit staircase from
the gallery into the fire proof corridor TO Broadway
The theatre i so far finished at the present time
that an accurate idea may he had OF the general
effect Of the interior and II promises To he excellent
in its sight lines and in the arrangements Tor large
crowds. furnishing ample exits and means Of empty
ing the house in tie shortest possible time The lntc
rior walls of the auditorium will grade from Il red
that might almost be called dark crimson through
successive tints Of salmon and rose - n delicate
pnkish tint. suggestive OF apPle-Dlossoms me
ornamentation will be treated in ivory tones
Perhaps the finest effect of the entire structure
will be the steel and tile dome, the top Of which Is
Of silvcry blue and with polish sufficient 10
make n glitter by the aid Of the LIGHTS. The
White used elsewhere will be softencl into the
same metallic tint.
Around the base of the dome will extend a
size representing the MUSES.. These panels are
painted in delicate tones Of blue. pink, yellow and
brown They will he made distinct. one from
the other. by double ribs heavily moul ied ana
enriched Wit, a panel between the ribs also richly
treated This ceiling will be brilliantly lighted
by an immense central chandelier containing 700
inca ndescent lights The prOscenium arch VIII
lie heavily moulded and enriched in relief plaster,
divided into different tones Of color ana metals,
producing a brilliant effect; The mouldcd frame
around the prO>cenium arch VIII be IN SOLID golh
The covering Of the chairs and draprries around
the boxes and tie curtain VIII be IN contrasting
colors. the prevailing hue TO he red, touched with
ivory and gold \ plush curtain VIII he used
10 conceal the drop representing The Growing
Of the Bride ~,
While it has been the aim to give to the public
4 MAGNIFICENT and luxurious theatre the designers
have not neglected the convenience. comfort ana
safety Of those behind the scenes The dressing
rooms arr, in a separate structure from me STAGE
thoroughly frcproof well ventilated ana heated
and supplied with hot and cold wafer ana nothlng
The rein contained Of an iniiammablr nature. me
noors heinz Of cement. the shelves OF slate ana al
the LIGHTS incandc-cent lamp, The stage proper
is freproof only thc flooring which contains me
bridges and traps being of WOOD, whIch VIII ne
treated however with hrcprOof preparation
There will be a fIepTOOf curtain OF asbestos De
tween the STAGE and the audience
Supplementiug all this extensive hreprOohhg
il an automatic system Of fire cNtingulshers con-
railing every part Of the stage, the space under
tho sage and tie dressing rooms, supplied ny
one Of the largest frepumIn made. Inc heat is
suppIird from a boiler located under the sidewalk,
"a That tlcro j. no danger from fire TO DE apprc-
bonded from this cause The building Will he
lighted by about ,, 700 ncandcsccnt lights oi 10
candle power each. All tie wires supplying
these lights run through cOndnlis, removing all
danger which is likely 10 happen when wires are
laid without such precautlon. In addition 10
,he regular means Of exit as required by law from
thc different galleries there are iir-escapes out
side the building capaclOus enough 10 accom-
MEDIATE the entire audience should it be ncces-