The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-19
ALTERATIONS AT THE GRAND.
Many Improvements Mako the Entrance InnIr | II.a a nsn1nnn Hall

MHny improvements Mako tho LhlHhce
 Look Like Palace Hall.
 All through the hot months carpen- ters, plumbers, painters, upholsters and paper hangers have been employed in the transformation of the interior of the Grand opera house, The chief Improvements are in the entrance to the theater. Over the front door a beauti- full sign has been hung. It is made of stained glass of varied colors. The name "Bunnell" being set in rich jewel crystal. In place of the old gate at the side of the ticket office new and much improved double gate has been built. The large swing doors at the foot of the main staircase have been re- moved and in their place elegant satin portiers have been hung, The main staircase has been entirely remodelled Lining the stairway on either side, and running up to the parquet entrance pillars finished in white have been placed at intarvalsL surmounted by huge vases filled with towering plants and joined by heavy brass railings, The two pillars at the top of the stair way and the two at the bottom have been given special attention. Each Is surmounted with a handsome scroll de- sign in brass, from which clusters of colored electric lights are suspended, four feet above the pedestal.
 Mir. Bunnell has already arranged with a local florist who will see that the vases on the staircase are always kept filled with flowers during the season. The stairs are covered with very heavy Wilton carpet of pretty design The Hobbies outside the parquet are also covered with this material The paS- quet has been entirely recarpeted, strips of Wilton carpet running down all the aisles and along in front of the orchestra railing. The side walls of the theater have been done in terra cotta with gold molding and gilt finishing. Similar decoration have been carried out also in the balcony and dress cir cle
 The ladies parlor situated at the head of the main staircase has also been given attention, and is much changed in appearance The walls hav& been repapered and the sanitary arrangements have been overhauled and improved. The floor of the retir- ing room is covered with carpet of the same design which previals throughout the house, and large mirror is hung on the wall The room has been re-
 furnished and everything has been done to provide for the comfort and convenience of the lady patrons. The new furniture is of brocatel and velvet. Should the warm weather continue af- ter the summer season opens, 1t will not be felt by those who are seated within the walls of the Grand It will be so comfortable as to make visit to the theater any time during the warm season enjoyable. MT. Bunnell has had three 15-inch revolving electric fans placed in position in different parts of the theater, which will send cool and refreshing draughts of airpver the heads of those in the audience, thus keeping the large auditorium supplied all the time with pure oxygen. One of these revolving fans has been placed at the rear end of the parquet, while the others are placed in position on either side of the house.
 Under the stage the scenic artists and carpenters have made many improve ments. The scenery in the house has all been renewed and eight new sets have been finished by Blakeslee & Thomas. The carpenter work on the stage has been done by George Miller, the stage carpenter of the Hyperion. The proscenium arch has been retouch- ed by the painters, giving it brighter look than before. The work is nearly completed, and everything will be ready for the formal opening of the theater next Thursday evening, All the Improvements have been made under the efficient supervision of Gen. eral Manager William H. VanBuren. He is deserving of great credit for the able manner in which the work has been accomplished. MT. Van Buren, as I in the past, will have charge of both l the Grand and Hyperion theaters.