The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31

cupids. garlands OF flowers ~ cetera, IN
clouds OF delicate tints. The fixtures and
chandeliers are magnificent. being OF
French crystal drops suspended from real
cut glass dish with bronze bands. The
pilasters are finished In gold, and I'm the
centre are brackets OF French gold with
lily globes within which the electric globe
Is concealed. a large magnificent chan
delier IN the middle OF the ceiling OF the
auditorium sheds soft glow over the
entire theatre. and is one or the most
beautiful features of the auditorium IL
Is over 175 feet in circumference, and Is
studded with tiny electric globes set In
a handsomely ornamented old ivory pat
tern. The boxes have been entirely
changed so that now they seat twelve
people comfortably.
The front rails have been beautifully
decorated with handsome stereo relief
work, with Cupids frolicking about. and
this some relief work. in old ivory effects
is carried out around the front rail OF
the balcony. The hangings or the boxes
are OF red silk damask. which with the
old ivory OF the front and the soft green
OF the background harmonizes beautiful
ly The sounding board is decorated with
a gorgeous and artistic piece OF work
from the brush OF that celebrated theatre
decorator. william Frank. who since the
death of his famous teacher TOjettl. has
no rival In that art. The beautiful paint
ing * sci i'm a background OF illuminods
green and surrounded by a beautiful
gold frame a feet by IA feet. The picture
is called THE Dance OF the Muse and
IA thing OF beauty. The new drop cur
tain IA by those gifted artists. Gate and
Morsnge. and represents an old French
chateau, with dainty maidens disporting
upon the terraced garden. The floor OF
the orchestra floor s covered with
heavy Wilton carpet Of rich redfi and the
curtains and draperies are of red silk
dainask. the chairs being OF red leaiLer
and not only comfortabl but - rralged
that each one commands a splendid view
or the stage. This perfection OF the seat
ing has always been strong feature Of
the Keith theatres and here. as In the
other theatres on this strong chain of
playhouseS. the seating arrangement Is
IA wless
At the rear OF the orchestra floor al
the right Is a staircase leading 10 the gem
tlemen's smoking room. This has 2 beau
tiful tile floor. covered With Turkish rugs,
and the furniture Is heavy mission furni-
ture upholstered I'm leather Beautiful
pitcures and jardineres adorn the room,
and here every convenience Is found for
the comfort OF masculine patrons. The
stage is one OF the best In the country.
having been entirely remodelled. II Is
s7 feet deep and rs feet wide, and s. feet
high Tho walls arc asbestos fire proof,
increasing cleanliness and safety. The fire
apparatus Is tho most perfect known and
is the same as Is used in the other Keith
theatres A new electric switchboard OF
the latest design and improvements has
been installed. and the lighting Of the on
tire theatre win be done by the Pawtucket
Electric Lighting company.
A complete new heating and ventillating
plant has been installed. and I'm fact,
nothing has been omitted TO make the
new playhouse absolutely perfect. The
dressing rooms or the performers have
been entirely renovated and nothing has
been omitted which might increase the
comfort 'of the artists whom Mr. Albee
will employ The floors are highly polish
ed oak. with Turkish rugs. and pictures,
mirrors hot and cold water. wardrobes,
ct cetera are some OF the little things
performers will find TO appreciate in the
new theatre which are seldom found even
In the most beautiful and complete play
houses Adjoining the dressing rooms is
a little reclining room where artists may
await his or her turn upon the program.
Mahogany reading tables. coy armchairs.
little open fireplace. beautiful pictures,
ct cetera. enhance the beauty and COM
fort OF this room, and Is particularly mar