Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-11
The CARNEGIE INSTITUTE OF P1rrsBuRa

hall is the hall of sculpture 5Sx125 feet,
two stories in height surrounded on the
first story by a Greek doric coionnade, sur
mounted on the second floor by columns of
the Ionic order. all of the shining white
Grecian pantellic marble. On the axis of
the carriage entrance opening from the
main corridor and also from the hall, of
sculpture is the hall, 1875 feet square, de-
voted to the exhibition of large-s:Zed casts
of architectural subjects. The room is
surrounded ty gallery supported by
twenty-eght Ionic columns twentysiX feet
high. Doorways of beautiful carved marble
lead to the main corridor
Occupying the entire central portion CT
the Forbes avenue facade on the second
floor and opening from the stair hall are
two large rooms to be used fer the eXnib-
ton of engravings. prints, water coors,
etc. Opening also from the second floor
of the same hall is the gallery surrounding
the hall of sculpture. The Offices of the
director of the art department occupy the
space Immediately in front of the stairs on
this floor.
The art galleries for the hanging of the
paintings at the annual exhibition and for
the permanent collection occupy the second
and third floors at the end. there being
nine great rooms, three on the second floor
and six on the third floor. Back of this
section is located the museum-the main
exhibition halls on the first floor opening
off the east entrance hall at the foot of the
staircase.
A lecture hall which will seat GO opens
from the museum section. The seats are
arranged in amphitheater style. giving all
an unobstructed view of the platform.
Opening from the immense carriageway is
the foyer. 49, feet long. &C feet wide and
A. feet high. The ceilings are vaulted and
supported by twenty-four columns of vert
Tinos marble, three feet in diameter at the
base A balcony encircles the foyer with
many emDrsSures juttng out like theater
boxes Their fronts are loaded with gold
leaf beaten to give a bronze effect. and the
adornmentS are Tyres. This balcony con-
meets with the first gallery of the music
hail auditorium ard about it runs fine
promenade. Corbels bear the names of
great composers. From the coffercd cell
ing depend four electrol!ers Of three banks
of lights. They are of hand-chased bronze
and most beautiful III design.
Beyond the foyer is the main corridor of
the building, and its small paneling is one
of the brilliant sights. Back of the bal
cony is large retiring room. Below the
foyer is a smoking room.
y few minutes before noon the guests
left the institute for the Hotel Schenley
nearby, where luncheon was served.
Distinguished Guests.
The following is the list of distinguished
guests in attendance upon the dedication of
the institute:
Belgium-Baron Deseamps. minister of
arbitration.
France-Leonce Benedite. director Luxem-
bourg Gallery. Paris; Baron d Estournelles
de Constant, member of the French senate;
Paul Doumer, speaker of the chamber of
deputies: Camille Enart, director of Troca-
dero Museum at Paris.
Germany-Friedrich S. Archenbold, as
tronomer; DIR. Reinhold koser. chief d.
rector of/the PruSsian state archives and
upper privy councillor; Ernest Won lime,
court architect to his majesty the emperor;
Lieut.. Gen. Alfred +. J. L. Won LOcwer-
field, personal representative of Emperor
William; Lieut.. Col Gustaf Dickhuth, in
sjructor of the emperor's sons; Theodore
Won Moeller minister of state; Prof. Fritz
Schaper. sculptor, representing German art
for the occasion.
Great Britain-Sir Robert Ball Of Cam
bridge University. c. F. Moberly Bell, Sir
Robert Cranston, Sir Edward Elsar, DIR. p.
Chalmers Mitchell, Sir William Henry