South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-03
EASTMAN DONATES
BIG THEATER FOR
USE OF STUDENTS
Structure, Valued at S5,O00,-
900, is Given to Roches-
ter University.

ROCHESTER, y. Y. Sept o.
The University Of Rochester short
~ viii come into possession OF one
Of the finest thsaters IN the world,
the gift OF George Eastman OF the
Eastman Kodak Co.
Erected az a cost OF $4,000, 900.
located IN the heart OF the business
section and under the same roof
with the Eastman School OF Music.
It's donor and tho college authori-
ties plan 20 make Il the cultural
and musical center OF the com
munity.
One OF Largest.
In size the Eastman theater is
excelled by only two New York
theaters-the Hippodrome and the
Capitol-and in beauty, cost and
completeness OF equipment prob
ably ~ no other theater in Ameri-
ca or Europe. II is magnifceHtly
finished IN art bronze. marble and
rare woods. seats 3.400 people.
without pillar or post 10 mar the
view. and required the services Of
some 1000 men during the two
years in which 30 has been under
construction. The entire outside
frontage is protected by a mar
cutse 8s7 feet in length. said 10 be
the largest theater marquise In the
world. II is designed after a rather
free adaptation OF the Italian rem
naissanee.
Rot alone in its physical as
Tects hOwevr. is the threaten
unique
It's mission. as an integral cart
og the University Of Rochester, to
which it has been donated out
tight with a sufficient endowment
TO insure its continued operatica,
is proclaimed TO the world by the
inscription over the main portal.
which reads.
Movies and opera.
Dedicated to the Enrichment OF
Community Life.
Because. in the opinion Of it's do
nor and the university officials.
motion pictures are the best me-
dunn for histrionic expression. ne
theater is primarily a motion PIC
ture place. convertible into
grand opera house.
II has a specially constructed
organ. one OF the largest in the
world. and 10 smaller organs in
sound proof-rooms in the school OF
music afford the opportunity for in
struction.
There are two promenades, a
block in length each, between the
school OF music and the thearer.
They are used by both institutions.
IN the upper galleries of the
theater is an elaborate and costly
display OF art. ancient and modern.
II was placed in the upper galleries
for the same reason that the best
seats in the theater are the lowest
priced-in order that those most in
need OF its cultural influences may
be served first and best. Each work
is accompanied by comprehensive
description.
Professional Director.
For the benefit OF pupils whose
parents are. not able to satisfy
their musical cravings $4,000
worth OF musical instruments are
provided by the school OF music 10
be loaned 10 those who wish TO
study.
Charles H. 81 GouIdiug has been
named managing director Of the
institution He was long identified
with the Keith and Proctor enter
prises.
Arthur Alexander. a student OF
Clark. sabitini and Jean de Reszke
and a member Of the Eastman
school of Music faculty. viii be d.
rector OF the 62-piece symphonic
orchestra. and Victor Wagner, for
merly conductor Of the Criterion
tbeater. New York. has been en-
cared as associate conductor.
one OF the most powerful radio
broadcasting stations in the coun-
try has been installed in the insti-
tuition and is already undergoing
tests. II has been heard in virtual
IL every State east Of the Missis-
sippi river. Through microphone
connection with the theater and
KIbourn Hall a perfectly equipped
recital chamber in the school of
music. concerts in both theater
and school will be brOadcasted. II
g. I-r,,-,-, e station WHAAI