Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-05
RISES At BRANDEIS
beautiful Theater is Crowded on Its
First Night.
SCENE ONE OF RARE BRuLIANCE
General MRnderson, who spoke at
RpeninR Of First Boyd Thirty
Years AGO, f. Chief
Orator.

the theater beautiful Tho playhouse was
dedicated by expressions of appreciation
from the people It was built to please. The
occasion was marked by that which be-
spoke It's significance IN the history OF
the city. Omaha saw and approved.
Speakers representing the Omaha public
and others more personally connected with
the enterprise which produced this insti-
tuition Of beauty and art addressed an
audience representative OF Omaha In Its
civic attachments. There were words Of
praise for the achievements OF the Brandeis
family, and for the greatness OF the city
in which they have achieved.
The first night at the playhouse became
an event Of more than ordinary social i'm
portance. Early tho house was filled by
the interested throng. II was an occasion
OF many congratulations ana appropriations.
The ample lobby became a promenade for
the admirers and for more than an hour
they strolled about to view the beauties Of
the house. The lobby was lined with gifts
OF flowers bearing notes Of congratulation
from the donors. There wa coziness and
welcome with all OF the magnificence.
As the first night crowd began TO arrive
hundreds of on-lookers lined the opposite
side Of the street TO view the procession
coming In.
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! "Arsens Lupin" every seat in the house
was filled. There was a burst Of applause
md the play proceeded.
DedieatOry Tributes.
With John L. Kennedy as master OF
ceremonies. the dedieatory speeches we're
given preceding tho performance. Mayor
James c. DAhlman. as representative OF the
city. delivered the opening address In words
OF tribute.
1T is indeed a great pleasure and a great
privilege to be allowed to say q few words
on this OCCASION" said Mayor DRhlman.
ut is especially gratifying as chief execu-
tive Of this great and growing city to be
able to be here and see such a magnificent
audience, which shows the great prosperity
Of Omaha
"These men who have made It possible
to enjoy this occasion are certainly entitled
to a great tribute. They have, by their
energy and force. done great things for
this city OF ours and we can only hope this
great playhouse. which stands here a
m~bnument to their energy may stand for
yeas to come so that thousands Of others
may enjoy the same pleasure we are enjoy
ing.
~ want TO pay in my humble way a
tribute to the Brandei brothers who built
this theater and 1 know 1 voice the senti-
ment Of all here In wishing that they may
prosper in the future and be able to build
more great buildings In Omaha.
I'VE know that Woodward & Burgess,
who are to manage this theater, will give
us only the best talent and that they will
prosper in their undertaking and that we
may remember this Joyous occasion"
General Henderson Speaks.
General Charles #. Manderson spoke of
Y the theater In its historical significance,
as representative Of the strides In civic
development.
IAN the worlds q stage,
The men and women merely players,
"Rhe Immortal bard OF Avon might have
added that some men play many times
Tonight my mind goes back thirty years
to a similar occasion 1t was then that
James ID, Boyd, then may of Omaha
built the theater at Fifteenth and Farnan
streets. Only you Of gray hair remembei
the beginning Of that structure there, the
first theater In Omaha worthy Of the name
1.-THE contrast OF conditions then and
now is notable. It was a stormy, rainy
night, and, incidentally the mud was thicl
when 1 was called upon to congratulate,
James %. Boyd and congratulate omahs
on the opening OF that heater Think o.
Ill Omaha had no paved streets, nc
waterworks. practically none Of the thing
Of life which we have long since ceased
to regard as ~luxurles and now consider a
necessities.
1--WE have advanced much. Here ii
this theater We have the newes
of our developments as a great city
We OF this community must heartily thanl
the men who have huilded this perfec
structure"
Audience Votes Praise.
General Henderson read a resolution volo
ing the publio's Measure OF appreciation
i was endorsed with striking earnestness
when the audience rose to cast its affirm
alive decision. The resolution was:
ION this opening night of this beaut,
full theater, We who are here assembI
to enjoy its fresh delights desiring /,
express our appreciation Of the enterpria
that has made our keen enjoyment nos
sible:
Resolved. that this perfect building. rest
Ing security upon its solid foundation
pFOof against damage by fire, It's ampl
means of ingress and egress, it's complet
and spacious stage fittings. Its artist
decoration, its luxurious comforts for nat
rons and ita perfection IN every detail
fills fully one Of Omsha's needs. affordln
~ PSopie ana 10 the strangers With
her gates opportunity for culture. enjoy
ment and improving delight. We. in com
mon with the people Of this
heartily appreciate the ability and enter
prise Of Brandels brothers and conSratu
late them upon the favorable auspices al
tending the opening OF this aTtistleall
beautiful Temple OF the Muses."
John L. Kennedy pea
Really great men are the men who d
things and on this account Arthur, EN-
and Hugo Brandeis should stand pre
eminent They have been too busy build
ing TO do much talking, but one membe
Of the firm will address you this evening
said John l. Kennedy in introducing IN
final speaker. Arthur D.. Brandeis wb
spoke for himself, his brothers and thsi
theater.
II this theater meets with your ar
prevail, II 1t pleasss you, Il Is most CRAFTY
ing to my brothers and myself" sald M
Brandsis. 1T may be OF interest TO yo
TO know that this Is not the first ola
house that we have built Many year
ago when we were children together,
was then we built our first play hous
1t might not now be considered IN n